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Boba and Me on June 22, 2024 The Day She Crossed Over

Hello Spooky Soul,

I hope you had a magical Summer Solstice yesterday! As the longest day of the year passed, I was honored to witness a truly remarkable event that I wanted to share with you.

You already know who Boba is, our fun-loving, curious, and adventurous green haunted monster doll. For about two years, Boba's presence has been a comforting and a lucky force in my life. She was originally from 1890’s Brazil and her passing was from a “bicycle” accident when she was running away from her “mother” in a place I don’t think she ever felt safe enough to call home. After this tragic accident, the soul of this beautiful and inquisitive little girl somehow anchored to the handmade (by Button Jar Monsters) doll and made contact with me. I don’t know how I got so lucky.

We came into each other’s lives at the exact right time. She was seemingly searching for a connection, while I was trying to return back to work after a terrible car accident and lengthy recovery. It was my first day behind the wheel again. I was finally returning to the office. It was on that memorable day, heart pounding and a little panicky, that I saw the mail delivery person forgot to shut the mailbox. And it was Boba who was awaiting me, all smiles, nubby horns, and pointed teeth.

Over the years, she’d bring luck and joy to whoever she was around. Exciting happenstances would occur out of the blue and she was such a fun kiddo to bring with me to places. Whether it was to work, the grocery store, or on long car rides, she was up for anything and always asking questions after each outing. She loved using the dowsing rods, but her favorite way of communication was the spirit box. She felt like she could convey more details that way. She missed her beautiful country and was sometimes sad she couldn’t just be a kid there. She loved spending time with children, especially my babo.

Maybe it was helpful for her to see what unconditional and safe love looks like between people. Maybe it was helpful for her to tell her story. Or maybe it was helpful that she met other haunted monster dolls so she could feel her version of an afterlife family. Whatever the reason, it made way for something extraordinary to happen.

Yesterday, as the Summer Solstice sun was setting, Boba’s spirit found the peace she had long been awaiting. She decided it was time to move on to the “other side” whatever that may be for her. Witnessing her departure was both heartwarming and bittersweet. I held her as the sun set and the moon rose on that hot evening.

It was serene and even the neighborhood cat (my family calls her Vanilla) appeared out of nowhere (as she often does) and joined us for a bit. She rubbed her feline face all over Boba. It was like she could tell Boba was departing.

Everything just felt right. I hope that her journey was filled with loved ones and peace. I hope she knows how loved she is and what an honor it was to be part of her final moments on this side.

I wanted to thank you for being so supportive of this weird journey. Every comment for clarification about her life, connection to other Brazilians, learning about her homeland’s history, and honoring her memory brought her peace and wholeness. I never would’ve made this connection to her without you and your passion. I also don’t feel as alone in this bittersweet moment knowing that you care about her too and we’ll all be happy for her and miss her, together.

Thank you for being a part of our creepy little community. Let us continue to explore the mysteries of this weird world (and otherworld) together, always with an open heart and curious mind.

💚🧋

Iona