My Dream of Dolly
I have written many letters, in different ways as well. I have written letters in brightly colored ink, various stickers, glitter, cut outs, anything I could think of to get Dolly's attention and to make my letter stick out from the rest. And in these letters I told Mrs. Parton how much I loved her attitude, her songs, movies, charities, everything about her...I would then tell her my life long dream to meet her. I soon realized I am not the only one who has this dream. I then began wondering, how am I any different than any of these other fans? They want to meet her just as bad as I do. What makes me so special for her to read my letter? What are the odds of a super star like Dolly Parton to stop her busy life, just to let me meet her? Well I'll tell you, the odds are a million to 1/2...
This troubled me. How could I want something so bad, and be completely denied any chance? You may be saying to yourself, well I could always win a meet and greet. Let me ask those of you who have already won such an honor, how long did you get to see Dolly? Long enough to get a picture? Maybe a few words? And then on she goes. The possibility of her to look back and think of what was a life changing experience for some, and feel the same. I use to think I wanted this. I was wrong.
Yes, Dolly Parton has touched my life through her songs, her interviews, her outlook on life, her book, and her lack of judgment against others. The last thing I want to do is to ask more of Mrs. Dolly. She has unknowingly done so much for me, and I don't wish to ask for more.
My new dream is not to meet Dolly Parton, but for Dolly Parton to meet me. God sent Dolly to me in different times in my life, when I need guide the most. I can't help but think that was for a reason. I think I could help Mrs. Parton. How? I don't know. When? I have no clue. With what? Only God knows. I just know that God has sent me this great feeling of faith. Faith that I can help Dolly Parton in ways that she has helped me. I realize this may sound ridiculous. I have tried to convince myself that I should just ignore it, believe me, I think its weird too. But I have this strong feeling that I was meant to help. And Mrs. Dolly Parton is where I want, need to start.
Now my biggest problem is the How and With what shall I help her.... After all, she IS Dolly Parton, a woman with 3 times as much wisdom and experience as I. But I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, I was meant to help. Whether it be through friendship, volunteering, or assisting in anyway I know how.
Ok, please don't think I'm some crazy fan who just wants an autograph, or a picture, or a lock of hair, or whatever crazy thing stalker fans want.. I am very sincere in what I say. I believe in being as genuine as humanly possible. If Dolly reads this, well, please don't think I'm some weirdo. I don't want to be just some fan you meet for a couple minutes then forget, I want to leave an impression on your life (not in a bad way though). A good impression. One you can look back on and smile.
I do have faith that one day my dream will come true. I just have this feeling. Have an absolutely wonderful day everyone.
Love,
Jen :)
Yes, she does meet a lot of
Yes, she does meet a lot of people and get a lot of mail. But, she knows her fans. Said so in a video blog once even. She may not remember each and every one of us who pass into her life time to time. Hey! She´s human! But, she appreciates each and every one of us too by writing her songs, singing, performing, whatever she feels is possible in her busy schedule. :)
Hugs and God bless!
hmmm just wrote a really long
hmmm just wrote a really long post but i think i will just say i second the second poster ;) i hope your wish comes true but believe me when i say please have an equally big wish aside from this one in case it actually comes true because once it comes true you'll need another big wish to strive for. and just to throw it out there i reckon if you walked up to Dolly and said 'Dolly, seriously how can i help you?' i think she'll say something like...be happy in life, forgive and have love in your heart and love those close to you deeply.
back again...forgot to answer
back again...forgot to answer your question (keep in mind i haven't slept in a couple of days so my mind is a bit spacey) i met Dolly at a meet and greet and it was super quick and i got a photo done and yes it is a very selfish thing to do because really she does it for us not the other way around...and even knowing i would have left her mind prety much instantly lol it doesn't negate the fact that she knew i and everyone else was there because we absolutely love her music and she knows we were there to give our appreciation and even though to her, our faces and stories may all blend in together, we cherish the moment (those of us that can remember it anyway >< i have no idea what i said to her lol)but she gets something out of it too aside from the negative stuff of having to get her photo taken with a whole bunch of strangers right before a concert lol and that is it makes her know that what she is doing with her life is making a difference in other peoples lives. we meet her for selfish reasons too otherwise we would all think to ourselves 'hang on it's 15 mins before a show do i really want to bother her with meeting me and getting a photo done with her' (so yes we get more out of it then she does i would think). i understand your desire to personally help her and if you do end up doing that then that's great but if not there are heaps of ways you can help her.
Oh I know!! I was just super
Oh I know!! I was just super frustrated because I hit another wall in trying to figure out how to meet her. Me and my lady brain gets a little emotional sometimes lol I still haven't met her lol BUT, its going to happen this year, I won't have it any other way lol I just have to make it happen