It seems quite appropriate today that I am posting a photo of Special Ted because I am not feeling too good at the moment. Much better today than yesterday though so I am on the mend.
Special Ted was bought for me by my Dad when I was born and has looked after me for 72 years. He really is a treasure.
When my kids were small Special Ted was always on hand to help them recover from their childhood illnesses because I always told them that Special Ted would make them better as they cuddled him when they weren't feeling too well. He is looking after me again at the moment too and still working his magic.
I was a premature baby and only weighed 3 pound 2 ounces when I was born, so Special Ted looked after me right from the beginning.
You can see by the various skin grafts, darning and patch ups that he has had a hard life but that just makes him more special because he is well loved.
At some point along the way he had a sex change too because our daughter Zoe always said that Special Ted was female (hence the dress).
Special Ted even has his own passport and the story behind that is in the link below.
Sorry I am a bit absent at the moment but hopefully I will catch up later today as I am feeling a lot better today thanks to Special Ted, antibiotics and Panadol.
Love the story of your Special Ted and the way she has cared for you and your family for so many years! Hoping to hear that you’re feeling all better soon.
A priceless treasure with magical powers what more could you ask for, Special Ted looks very well loved, trust she is still working her magic for you Babs:)
Glad you are on the mend and Special Ted is very appropriate for today for you. I love him and remember his story so well. Continuing to wish you better soon xxx
Ooh "Special Ted" is so special Babs ! He is battered and worn - lovingly repaired and patched up ! and to boot it all put in a dress -- yet he doesn't seem to mind as long as he still is your "Special" Ted . Hope you are feeling better by now - take care !
I have a lovely Teddy too that has been with me for almost 70 years and it's always nice to know that people keep their special friend. I rescued my brother's teddy from a compost heap many years ago and gave him back for his 60th birthday. He was so surprised to see him after all those years and I wrote a poem to accompany him. Glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better. Stay safe and warm
A super shot. Special Ted might be a bit battered, but only because he has been loved so much for so long. I hope that you are fully recovered quite soon.
A much loved bear Babs. Special Ted looks like he’s been kissed to death! Wonderful story all round....glad you’re feeling a bit better...,Ted has jumped to the rescue again!
Love your narrative about “special ted”. I have my brothers old teddy who I always preferred to any of my bears! There is 11 years between me & my brother, so he didn’t mind that I adopted his teddy! He too is battered & scarred!
@shutterbug49 Yes, he is rather like the Velveteen Rabbit isn't he. That was one of our girls favourite stories although it took a whole box of tissues to get through the story, ha ha. Still have a copy of the book.
@julzmaioro He couldn't possibly go to the Repair Shop Julia, part of his charm is that he is so tatty We are both too old to benefit from plastic surgery. ha ha
Get well soon, Babs.
Ian
@shutterbug49 Yes, he is rather like the Velveteen Rabbit isn't he. That was one of our girls favourite stories although it took a whole box of tissues to get through the story, ha ha. Still have a copy of the book.
@julzmaioro He couldn't possibly go to the Repair Shop Julia, part of his charm is that he is so tatty We are both too old to benefit from plastic surgery. ha ha