WTB Volks SD10 boy body. NOW.

So... I am once again going to throw it out there, that I am looking for a Volks SD10 boy body in pureskin (preferably UV cut) to match my School C Head from 2008.

I would take an older body in good condition as long as it is not the oldskin (old knees) body. I am willing to pay between $300-$400, preferably with shipping included, but if you or someone you know has a body like this for sale, I am open to discussion.

If they want more than $450 with or without shipping then I will instead buy a new Volks doll for $700 and sell the head. I don't WANT to do that. I want a body now. I could pay up to $300 right now, and make the other payment in 2 weeks.

If you or someone you know, has been thinking about selling a Volks sd10 boy body, jointed or single torso (I really don't care which) please let me know. I just need a good match for my School C Head, and I am DONE waiting.

I have a WTB thread up on DOA if you want to look at it, or redirect anyone there. Thank you!

So much going on. @_@

Despite the reason for my visit, it's been a very pleasant trip so far. Mert's memorial service was beautiful. There wasn't a dry eye in the place. I sang "How Great Thou Art" with my sisters, the first three verses with piano accompany and the fourth a capella.

Now we've all been singing together since I can remember. We'll call it 20+ years since I know Moose is in her early 20s now, and she's the baby. Our voices naturally harmonize. The biggest challenge was that my voice is no longer in the first soprano to high tenor range, so we had to sing it through several times to make sure we could still adjust and harmonize.

I didn't know many of the people at the service, and those who came up, generally were complimenting our singing. I was thankful for that, because it allowed me to thank them and move on.

Most of my time in Texas has been spent bouncing between friends and family during the day and helping Mom in the evenings. I've gotten to spend more time with some of the step-siblings which has been great, and I got to finally see Ashbet face to face, which was also great.

And Sunday evening, I think, I got Steve on skype with Mom and that was awesome. It was interesting watching Mom, because I think we share many mannerisms.

I still want to squeeze in more time with family and friends before I leave but pretty much the only day left that's free is Monday so I don't know how that's gonna go. I fly back very early Wednesday morning.

I've meant to take lots of photos but have been a little scatter-brained. I've had like three doll meetups and not taken a single photo.

There was also the birth of my youngest nephew, born to one of my stepbrothers and his wife. They gave him the middle name Merton, after Mert.

There may or may not be photos up later this week.

My stepfather passed today.

Mert passed in the early hours this morning. Mom called me at 3am to let me know. I was actually already awake, as I'd been tossing and turning for two hours trying to fall asleep. For whatever reason I felt restless and couldn't get comfortable. I think I finally fell asleep close to 5am.

I texted two of my managers, one at 3, after Mom let me go to call Faythe, and the other when my alarm went off at 7. I explained the situation, and that I would not be coming in today. And then I slept for a couple of hours.

Christy was babysitting today, so that was a blessed distraction. Jenni texted me in the early afternoon asking about my itinerary, so that she could figure out how to schedule her bereavement to best help Mom. She recommended that I contact the airlines and see if there was any way they could assist by moving my flight forward.

I called the customer service number, and spoke with a very kind and understanding woman who helped me to get it set up, and didn't mock or fuss when I cried.

I leave Thursday the 17th, and will be back in Virginia on the 30th. Ashbet we can still get together, we'll just have to figure it out on the fly.

I may not have had much face to face time with Mert but he's left a big impression, based on our e-mails when he and Mom first started dating, and facebook, and the couple of times I did actually get to enjoy his company in person. He was a good and kind man, who was never anything but kind and respectful to me, and he made Mom very happy for about two years. They dated for about a year and were married January 14th 2012. He gave her a full year of marriage, and I think he hung on for just that.

I'm sad that I won't get to see and interact with him in future family events, but I feel blessed having known him.

There has been an overwhelming cry of support from friends and family for Mom, and all of us who knew and loved Mert.