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Cabbage Patch Dolls were a viral craze when my daughter was a little girl. The hand painted faces, cute smiles and birth certificates made them seem like real children. My daughter just had to have one for Christmas. I remember her mother driving to every toy store, department store and following every lead to find one. Even me “Dad” was looking. Searching for a funny looking little doll seemed crazy at the time but we looked and looked. Then our luck was blessed and her mother found it, I drove to get it and the doll was home in time. On Christmas morning when we saw the excitement and joy on our daughters face as she opened the gift wrap and there she was. It was love and joy at first sight! Today as I reflect back on that time with my son, daughter, wife and the Cabbage Patch girl all I really remember is “Family”. To my daughter Valerie, I Love You…..Dad

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Craig