FOR THE LOVE OF TEDDY BEARS ….

 “You really don’t have to be young to find a friend in a Teddy Bear.” 

~Rachel Newman~

 “A teddy bear is your childhood wrapped up in faded yellow fur and as such, he commands affection long after he is outgrown.” 

~Pam Brown~

 “In a world where everyone seems to be larger and louder than yourself, it is very comforting to have a small, quiet companion” 

~Peter Gray~

“A teddy bear is the kid’s first friend and the memories they make with them stays longer than their childhood.” 

~Sarvesh Jain~

“Long before I grew up, my teddy bear taught me what love really meant: being there when you are really needed.”

~Willie Nelson~

“It is astonishing, really, how many thoroughly mature, well-adjusted grown-ups harbor a Teddy Bear – which is perhaps why they are thoroughly mature and well-adjusted.” 

~Joseph Lempa~

“It's hard to visualize the toys you had fifty years ago - all save bear. He's as clear as if he were sitting on the desk in front of you...of course...he probably is.”

~Pam Brown~

“May the warmth of love always be with you and here I am sharing my teddy bears to keep you warm.”

~Author Unknown~

A few poems for Teddy Bear lovers can be found at this link.

Here is a small part of my teddy collection.  I am in the process of cleaning them, and they will be put away in their storage box until next December.  Each Teddy reminds me of someone in my life. I have been gifted many by very special people, and each one brings back a memory of that loved one.  Others my dear other half gave me when we were traveling.  I have always had a love for Teddy Bears since I was a baby, which I have mentioned many times before.  I haven't added to my bear family for a long time now, but those I have are treasured.  In this sense they help me keep in touch with my inner child, and I feel that is an important thing to do.