I remember saving seven dollars, it took over three months, to buy a Snoopy doll. I carefully inspected every Snoopy at the store until I found the perfect one. His face was crushed and bent to the left side. I chose it because it was different. From the moment I bought Snoopy he became the center of my world. I parented Snoopy the way I wanted my parents to take care of me. I attended to Snoopy's every need. He always had new clothes, he never missed a meal (the sides of his mouth were crusted over with real food) and he went everywhere with me. Snoopy, I loved you !!

submitted by Rachel Katz
Beijing, China
August 1996