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How Addy Honored her Mother – a life struggle

May 12, 2018 by GirlAGain

Many girls in American History did not have an easy life.  Addy Walker and her mother were slaves, which meant that they were owned by a master and forced to work on his plantation.  This is her story of how she honored her mother.

The year is 1863.  Addy Walker has suffered a few losses.  The slave master of the cotton plantation she grew up on has sold her father and her big brother, Sam, to another owner.  The sudden change forces Addy to suddenly flee to escape slavery, but they must leave Addy’s baby sister, Esther, and her beloved but elderly Uncle Solomon and Auntie Lula.  Now, all Addy has left is her mother, Ruth.

After Master Stevens sells Poppa and Sam, Ruth realizes she and Addy must run away now before they come back to take Addy, too.  Mother and daughter dress in disguises and run into the woods in the dead of night. During the day they hide in caves, and at night, they keep running.  Soon, they come to a river, one they must cross to get to freedom.

Addy’s brother had taught her to swim, but Ruth did not know how to.  Can you imagine how scared Addy was to see her mother go under the raging waters?  She goes underneath as well, soon finding her mom trapped by tree branches underwater.  Addy frees her mother and brings them both to the surface. Nothing ever felt so relieving to having her mother, her rock, safe and sound once more.

It took strength and courage for Addy to escape the plantation, navigate the forest, and save her mother from drowning.  It is that strength and courage for which Addy is rewarded by the greatest gift to man-the gift of freedom and being allowed to stay with her mother.

Colleen

 

By Colleen O.

Yes She Can Trainee

 

We hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

 

Don’t forget to visit Girl AGain if you are looking for any of Addy’s items.

 

Filed Under: Doll stories Tagged With: #Addy, #mothersday

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American Girl Store Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.

We also host in-store events such as American Girl book author readings, tea parties, and craft activities. Our most popular event is Girl AGain Doll Hair Do’s & Don’ts Workshop. Check here often to see what is scheduled.

You’ll find a selection of dolls: the original dolls from the historical periods as well as My American Girl, Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. We have new and used outfits for all AG dolls, as well as their furniture and accessories. Our merchandise changes daily.

You’ll also find a great selection of new and used American Girl books. You don’t have to be a doll lover to enjoy the advice books like The Care and Keeping of You, and A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money.

Girl AGain is not affiliated with American Girl(r) company.

Yes She Can!

Did you know that 80% of adults with autism are unemployed? We created our boutique specifically to help develop transferable job skills for young women with autism. Our trainees at Girl AGain sort, clean and prepare the merchandise, price it, and display it in our shop. Our trainees learn about marketing, merchandising, retailing, customer service, and inventory acquisition in addition to appropriate workplace behavior, research, collaboration and decision-making. We have staff who manage our accounting (Quick Books) and our website (WordPress).

Our customers learn about the abilities of people with autism. And hopefully, our youngest shoppers learn about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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