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Aug 17, 2023 15:28:56 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 17, 2023 15:28:56 GMT -5
Sophie figured what she was talking about with Sita was an idea she could just let itself run once a workshop was set up in the hospital. It would need some adult supervision but it would help with representation. Gigi was however thinking Sophie was thinking about a business scheme. There was one big problem. She had to consider her schooling, her growing up and not burning herself out. She had put in quite a bit of effort getting the ideas this far. There might be a way if others with resources could bring it forward while she stayed in the loop as its creator. “Gigi I’m not sure if I’ll have the time to really turn this into a bigger business concept. Perhaps just keep it as an orphanage and hospital scheme for now. Price things enough to cover costs and so I’ve enough profits to keep picking up what materials I need. If word gets out and it might I could keep that level of extra work going. If it was going to be much bigger somebody else would have to run it while I could advise on a direction and future ideas” she explained. She could see what she could do with a little help here and already she could see others here wanting a custom doll. She was practical and still wanted to be a child yet still see how far she could go. Then she turned to Sita. “If we could set up something similar to my workshop in the hospital and I ran the first few sessions they could take ownership of this part quite quickly. Then with hospital supervision it could grow on its own”. She did want to be there at the start for sure and just like what she said to Gigi she did need to not burn out. Gigi Richards Sita Damini
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Aug 18, 2023 18:07:08 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Aug 18, 2023 18:07:08 GMT -5
"Not everything is about business Gigi. A lot of people on the island really do just want to help and I think if you looked at it a little differently you could see yourself wanting to help as well. Sophie will need the proper time to do her schooling and spend time with her friends among her therapy." She still gently held onto her son and spoke. "I think that will work fine Sophie. I can do my best to help you get set up during my maternity leave since I will still stop in there as it is needed and check in." Gigi RichardsSophie Chang
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Aug 19, 2023 18:26:02 GMT -5
Post by Gigi Richards on Aug 19, 2023 18:26:02 GMT -5
They did have an interesting relationship, one that was to be expected she supposed as she looked and listened to them. "It will certainly look good when you do look back on everything that you did and wanted to do as a kid which is always amazing as well." Sophie ChangSita Damini
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Aug 20, 2023 5:25:27 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 20, 2023 5:25:27 GMT -5
Gigi and Sita both had observations but Sophie already knew how far she could push the idea given her age and lack of time. She could always look at the ideas when she was older but was happy with what stage things were at now. “Sita I’ll phone you once the duplicate equipment has arrived and I have enough donor dolls. Twenty might be enough to start things off” she suggested. Then she turned to Gigi. “I will need your help to approve the equipment purchase. I can’t even buy a craft knife on my own right now”. The project was looking quite good and hopeful right now and the word was getting out in a little way. Her therapist knew about it too. Sita DaminiGigi Richards
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Aug 21, 2023 6:10:53 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Aug 21, 2023 6:10:53 GMT -5
Sita listened and took a seat. "That will be fine Sophie," she said as she looked at her baby. "I do like your initiative because now that I do have a child of my own I want nothing but the best for them on the island and kids like you and the ones that you surround yourself with make me happy to be here." Gigi RichardsSophie Chang
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Aug 21, 2023 6:17:55 GMT -5
Post by Gigi Richards on Aug 21, 2023 6:17:55 GMT -5
Gigi looked at the two of them and gave thought to this. "I can do what I can to help. How is your therapy going Sophie, I figure since the good doctor is here might be a good time to talk about it and check in on your progress." Sophie ChangSita Damini
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Aug 21, 2023 7:05:33 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Aug 21, 2023 7:05:33 GMT -5
Sophie got praise and a question to answer. She felt she was making progress now the intense rehab was going on and what she found most helpful was the hydrotherapy pool. "I can put my weight on my leg now as the muscles are getting stronger but actual walking away from the physio bars is still hard. I'm down to one crutch and the nerves are still healing up" she replied to Gigi. Being able to move the leg was a good sign but full mobility was far away. "I can move my foot and knee as well" she added. Already Sophie was figuring out how many thrift shops or ebay sales she'd need to complete to get the dolls. Gigi would need to authorise the required equipment which could be obtained locally. She seen how easy Sita made it look when dealing with her son. She wondered if Nina would be as easy to help raise. Sita DaminiGigi Richards
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Aug 23, 2023 10:25:34 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Aug 23, 2023 10:25:34 GMT -5
She needed to look at her chart to see if that was where Sophie needed to be recovery wise. It seemed correct but she did like to check. "Okay," she said. She took a second to check on her baby. "Gigi I might bring him by the orphanage one day if that is alright with you." Gigi RichardsSophie Chang
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Sept 13, 2023 6:53:25 GMT -5
Post by Gigi Richards on Sept 13, 2023 6:53:25 GMT -5
"That is fine with me we like all, we like everyone to be able to come by the orphanage and never have to worry about anything but of course all at the parent's discretion. It's always a good home away from home as well." Sophie ChangSita Damini
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Sept 13, 2023 10:53:34 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Sept 13, 2023 10:53:34 GMT -5
So Sita's son might be here more often; she'd get a break as he could be looked after while he was here and the gardens were restful. "If I'm here at the time I could look after him for you" she offered to Sita. "Then you can get a break as well". She was sure she could keep up with him even if he started crawling soon. Sita DaminiGigi Richards
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Sept 20, 2023 17:49:41 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Sept 20, 2023 17:49:41 GMT -5
"That sounds fine by me," she said. She was glad that someone would be there that she knew and even after everything could say she trusted even if it were a kid. Gigi RichardsSophie Chang
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Sept 23, 2023 6:37:47 GMT -5
Post by Gigi Richards on Sept 23, 2023 6:37:47 GMT -5
"The orphanage is always open to anyone, even those who have homes because sometimes one just simply needs a break. Sita as a doctor you can come in and give people exams if they need I do not see why Avery would not approve that and since you and Sophie seem close do not see an issue if she maybe gave some of her dolls to some of the younger patients if she wanted." Sophie ChangSita Damini
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Sept 23, 2023 7:14:16 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Sept 23, 2023 7:14:16 GMT -5
Gigi made a suggestion and she was fine with that. "I do have some for now that just need cleaned up and needing new outfits. Sita, let me know how many you need as a preview to setting up a doll workshop in the hospital" she replied. She would need to order more anyway and ebay was her friend as well as thrift shops. If the word got round before then she knew what level of dolls she'd need going forward. Gigi also offered Sita something as well. Having a doctor they could call on was always good. Gigi RichardsSita Damini
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Sept 25, 2023 6:55:39 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Sept 25, 2023 6:55:39 GMT -5
"That sounds like a plan to me," she said. She did not think that her and Gigi could ever be on the same page but it seemed like at least within limits it might be happening. "I'm glad with us both being around Sophie we are able to get along." Gigi RichardsSophie Chang
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Sept 29, 2023 15:56:19 GMT -5
Post by Gigi Richards on Sept 29, 2023 15:56:19 GMT -5
"Keep us both informed Sophie I think that the three of us will be seeing a lot of each other in the near future and remember neither one of you need to be a stranger to me," she said as she waved goodbye to them. end thread Sophie ChangSita DaminiAdmin
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