
Leeann in my life is both an escape from and a focusing on the reality of my real world. when i hold
this little girl in my hands, there's a warmth that comes from within her; i don't believe she is made of
vinyl. her eyes shine and i can feel her little heart beating. she tells me what's on her mind at the
moment--each idea as important as the next, whether it be what to wear to school tomorrow, or if she
can have a cookie, or merely if rainbows can be touched.
much more than the fashion model, adult dolls that i also love, leeann is the innocent unspoiled joy of
a happy child. her world has not been broken by tragedies or hurtful people. she knows enough pain
to feel compassion for others, but it has not dampened her spirit and enthusiasm for life--. she has a
loving awareness, concern and responsibility for the earth and all its inhabitants. but, at the same
time, she can be silly, and funny. playing with her is so much fun, whether i play alone, or with my
grandchildren.
the idealistic spirit inherent in a child is all-important; leeann knows she can do anything, be anything
she wants. and she has the full assurance that she has the support of everyone around her. she
knows she will succeed.
she's the child i try so hard to be, even now. Bobbie Bates
Leeann is the most amazing little girl I have ever had the pleasure to know. She has had such wonderful
adventures, and has so many more planned, I envy her.
I was amazed by her even before she actually arrived in my world. The hardest choice I had to make was
which one would come and live with me first. I decided on the little red haired girl. She reminded me of me
when I was 10. I could hardly wait for the day when the “white box” arrived from Canada bringing my
darling girl.
We started our friendship by exploring the wardrobes of other dolls that live here. I was so impressed by
her willingness to wear “hand me downs” and “boy clothes”. She soon showed me that she was up for
anything. She wanted to be a cowgirl, and astronaut, a dog trainer, and maybe join up with the circus,
among other things.
In short, Leeann was me. Through her I can go back to my childhood and relive all the excitement of
birthday parties, summer picnics, my first sleep over, fighting with my best friend, and then feeling so
terrible because we had fight, and then so thrilled when we met half way between each others house to
share a hug and an “I’m sorry, let’s never fight again”. Halloween dress ups, Thanksgiving dinners with
Granny, and then oh my goodness the joy only a little girl can bring with the excitement of Christmas
morning.
Leeann’s smile kept me hopeful when I got bad news. She sat patiently beside me while I cried over a
death of a beloved pet, and I swear her little hand reached out and patted my shoulder so that I knew I had
someone near who understood my broken heart.
She travels with me and helps me be strong when I have horrible appointments that I have to keep. She
sits quietly beside me while I visit with my online friends, and through her I have had the opportunity to meet
some of the most wonderful people. She reminds me to be considerate of others who are less fortunate
than I because her generous heart just reaches out to everyone.
She can make me laugh with her tomboy antics and dirty face and then make me smile with pleasure when
she is dressed up like the perfect little girl. She makes me remember that life is short and to appreciate the
time we have with family and friends.
I can always count on seeing her smiling face when I come home from work or play. She is thrilled with the
tiniest gift, and readily shares whatever she receives with our ever growing Leeann family.
So Leeann means my life is full, fun and exciting, and I love her for it. Sandi
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