Felt Ukulele

JosieSayz: I made this ukulele out of felt, a few weeks ago, as a gift for someone who touched my heart and means a lot to me. I wanted a wait until I knew he had received it, before I posted pictures of it. Now I know he has it, and it is pride of place on his desk, at home, I feel better about sharing my photos. I haven’t put so much time and care into something for someone in a while. The strings are moveable, like a real ukulele. It was something very personal to me and I rarely give away things I am emotionally attached to. I actually picked up my ukulele today to play. It made me smile.

I love letting people know that they are appreciated and just how much they mean to me. I know what it is like to feel completely worthless and unwanted by everyone – I never want anyone to feel that, ever. I hope that no matter where he goes and what he does with his life that he will always be happy… and if he ever has doubts and questions his self-worth, maybe he will see the little ukulele I made him, and he will remember that he helped someone out a great deal at their time of need. He was my light in a dark hole and it was his kind heart and positive personality that helped me to climb back out. He helped me when I needed someone most. He helped me to not give up. He helped me to feel like I am a good person, and that life was worth going on.

He may be moving on, in the world, to bigger and better things and I know in a few weeks, maybe months, time he may never remember me, but I will never forget you. Why do all the nice people have to leave? And Covid stops you from being able to say goodbye and give them a hug. Maybe it’s a good job I couldn’t, because I would have only cried.

Goodbye and good luck, Richard Morgan. You're the best manager, ever. Thank you for everything. Josie x)

- Josie -