My great grandmother, Mary Etta Runnells, ("Granny") was born and raised in Anna, Texas. While still a teenager, Granny fell in love with an "oil man" from Oklahoma who came into town and swept her off her feet. They were married only a short while before things began to unravel.

Quite the scandal in the day, Granny's husband left her for another woman while she was still pregnant, and never saw their daughter. She stayed technically married - as she kept hoping he would come home to redeem himself of his sins and she held on to that hope for a long time, Granny became a single mother. Shamed, she was forced to move back into her parent's farmhouse. Patsy Jean became the delight of the entire family with her coy laugh and love of music.

She lived about eighteen months before she died of an upper respiratory tract infection that was thought to be diphtheria by the country doctor. She was my Granny's first child, and the loss devastated her greatly.

When I was a little girl, I found a wooden chest in the back of Granny's closet that was full of what I assumed to be doll items. I took out the faded smocked hand embroidered dresses, and asked Granny if I could put them on my cabbage patch dolls. She sighed heavily and said no, that these clothes were not to play with. Granny's older brother (who incidentally died in the South Pacific when his submarine was sunk by enemy fire - his hand colored navy portrait hangs in our house) had whittled airplanes and a wooden toy train that were tucked into the box. There were little bottles of her medicine, and a plaster doll, her crepe dress faded and tattered - nestled into blankets and newspaper clippings about her death in the Sherman paper. A tiny mirror that Granny said Patsy Jean used to carry - giggling at her own reflection was there, along with other trinkets of her life. I sat, and listened to Granny weave stories for hours about her baby who brought such delight and so much emptiness when she passed.

A few years ago, Granny asked me if I would come by the house and pick up Patsy Jean's box. She wasn't well, and was worried that someone would find the box in the closet and throw it out - and never appreciate what was in it. She asked me to promise that I would treasure the history that went with it.

Granny floats in and out of coherent thought now, Alzheimer's robbing her quick wit. I wish that she knew that Patsy Jean's powder tins are now in our son's room. Her tiny toy box is on display in our guest room. I'm having the fragile linen and silk dresses restored. Should we ever have a daughter, they'll be displayed in her room. The wooden toys made by her uncle will be kept safely with the silver spoon that fed her the last doses of the medicine that was unable to save her life.

These items will be kept in our family for a long, long time. They aren't valuable from a monetary perspective, but they are so special to me. And most importantly, Patsy Jean's story will not be forgotten.

Preloved in excellent condition.

The Universal Parent Bag.

A hip and sporty unisex nappy bag that comes complete with a changing mat, detachable mobile phone holder and lots of other great practical features.

The BurpTM nappy bag has lots of compartments inside and out to hold the many items needed for your baby, mum or dad. Three large front pockets are designed for wipes, food, bibs, sunglasses and wallet.

The main compartment contains two large mesh pockets to fit nappies and baby creams. It comes complete with its own changing mat and has lots of space to hold a change of clothes, wrap, extra bottles and food.

Two external bottle holders (not insulated) are conveniently located on the sides of the bag to access easily.

A large pocket is located on the back of the bag to hold a newspaper, magazine or books for your baby.

With a long shoulder strap, the BurpTM nappy bag can be worn across the chest or over the shoulder. The shoulder strap is also long enough to hang over both handles of a pram or stroller. It's so functional that you can easily access all baby needs when changing baby in small confined spaces, like airplane and shopping centre restrooms - just swing the bag to be positioned in front of the body for quick easy access.

It's also fantastic to use with a baby sling.

Most of all, the BurpTM nappy bag is form fitting to the body, comfortable, and affordable.

What's great about the BurpTM bag is that once baby has grown, you can use the bag as a sports or travelling bag.

So easy to clean! Just wash on gentle/delicate cycle in your washing machine and dry in the shade.

Dimensions: Approx: 35cm tall and 45cm wide

Fabric: Canvas-like poylester