Mother's Wish

"The inspiration for this panel's name came from the two little dolls, which were given to the Neverending Necklace by my dear friend Marita Baron from Germany.

After visiting my parents in Germany, Marita and her daughter drove for 3 1/2 hours to Frankfurt airport to meet me before my return flight to the US. Marita had known about the Love & Peace Project, and she wanted to give these to me in person, to make sure that the dolls got on the airplane and could later be added to the Neverending Necklace.

It was a memorable scene, when Marita dedicated one doll to her beloved daughter, and the daughter dedicated the other doll to her mother. I will never forget that encounter with Marita and Kirsten."

- Ingrid Webster

The little dolls are dressed in the regional costume of the "Schwalm", an area in central Germany that is Marita's home.

That panel was on display during many events and people were always drawn to these dolls like magic. Many felt compelled to touch the dolls, not knowing the moving story behind their dedications and how important it was for that Mother/Daughter relationship.

To find the dedications from this section, go to the Love & Peace Journal, starting on page 2.