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A plea for help in finding this Maileg Mouse!

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LittleEsme · 26/03/2013 20:38

I can't bear it any longer!
DD7 lost her dear, much loved Maileg Mouse on our camping trip last year in France. She broke her heart and even tonight, we had some tears (she's also tired and strung out with tonsillitis, so very much run down). I've attempted many times to find a replacement online but no luck. They do still sell them, but with varying themes and styles.

DD's mouse looks very much like this one, but a browny mouse with brown/faun clothes instead of pink. I've searched everywhere and my only hope really is ebay so I keep checking. The other hope is that someone out there has one that's sitting and not really adored, and is willing to sell it to me!

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RandomMess · 10/10/2022 22:08

I remember this from so long ago, what a wonderful update 💕

GiantKitten · 09/10/2022 22:03

twanmever · 09/10/2022 21:53

Having found this beautiful thread from a post about best ever threads, I also did a bit of detective work and found this link which I don't think has been shared here. Lovely stuff! thechiccountryhomediary.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-lost-mouse.html

It was shared on the thread, by Faye herself (aka Fabia I think?) - she was the source of the magical replacement mouse ❤️
It is such a lovely story, I’m amazed I’d never seen or read it before it was linked today! (I do remember a similar lovely story about a lost strawberry toy)

twanmever · 09/10/2022 21:53

Having found this beautiful thread from a post about best ever threads, I also did a bit of detective work and found this link which I don't think has been shared here. Lovely stuff! thechiccountryhomediary.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-lost-mouse.html

Permanentterriblehairday · 09/10/2022 20:50

Oh my goodness I'm crying my eyes out here. What a beautiful thread.

Namechanger1002 · 09/10/2022 19:13

Love this - MN can be truly amazing at times!

TowelChair · 11/07/2022 22:23

Such a lovely ending. Thank you for the update OP 🥰🤩🥲

ThePumpkinPatch · 11/07/2022 00:13

Oh wow. My little girl is the same age as OP's DD was when this thread started and I just can imagine every emotion. I'm sat looking at DD sleeping and wanting to give her a big hug as she clutches her 'Uni The Unicorn' who is loved just as much as Maileg Mouse. So much so that she's not allowed out of the house or wherever we're staying if we're on holiday. I'm even considering sewing an AirTag inside her! Smile

Beautiful, just beautiful. I'm so glad your DD still has the Mouse. 🐭

3luckystars · 10/07/2022 01:48

Gorgeous. I’m in tears, and laughing at the neighbour knocking over the milk bottles at the crucial moment.
What a beautiful thread. The best x

HerbErtlinger · 09/07/2022 22:21

BenCoopersSupportWren · 09/07/2022 17:17

Saw this linked on the recent “favourite posts/threads” thread. Meh, I thought, how emotional can a post about a toy mouse be?

<opens fresh box of tissue blindly though tears>

Turns out, bloody very. <sniff>

Oh me too. There is now a soggy patch on my pillow from all the tears. God knows what DP will think when he comes to bed. Such a beautiful thread

BenCoopersSupportWren · 09/07/2022 17:17

Saw this linked on the recent “favourite posts/threads” thread. Meh, I thought, how emotional can a post about a toy mouse be?

<opens fresh box of tissue blindly though tears>

Turns out, bloody very. <sniff>

AbsoluteShambles · 09/07/2022 15:16

Another one who saw the mention on a recent thread!

I have to say, I’m hard as nails and not child-friendly…And I’m sobbing like a lunatic!

Such a lovely story. And such lovely people trying to help. We could all use a bit more magic - glad your little girl got such a big sprinkle.

EarringsandLipstick · 09/07/2022 09:10

I know, I loved it so much i had to share the link on the other thread and also post on the 'zombie' thread. And such an amazing surprise to see the 2021 update.

Sashh you are right, it would be a gorgeous short animated film, wouldn't it?

Whinge · 09/07/2022 09:06

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Whinge · 09/07/2022 09:05

For once i'm thankful someone revived a zombie thread. This was such a lovely feel good thread, and i'm so pleased I had a chance to read it. 🥰

Thank you for the updates OP, and Faye for finding Matilda mouse and finally thank you to all the lovely posters who sent postcards. It's a magical thread who really shows the very best of MN.

sashh · 09/07/2022 08:45

OMG this needs to be a film, and yes I know it is a zombie but I've been sent here from a recent thread.

EarringsandLipstick · 09/07/2022 06:37

I just had to post to say that this is the most beautiful story & thread (the emotional DH was just the cutest, as well as the image of Mouse on the doorstep), with the update from 2021 just lovely!

loveacupoftea18 · 15/03/2022 19:21

@MissNothing1991 me too! First time I've read it and the ending has killed me. Just sitting by my three year old DD whilst she falls asleep and feeling so emotional! What wonderful people you all are.

MissNothing1991 · 14/03/2022 18:00

Sobbing my heart out right now. Was not expecting the update from last year. That finished me off 😂😂

hoveringhobbit · 07/01/2022 18:53

What a very very special thread

CatkinToadflax · 24/12/2021 11:55

I’m in tears reading this and so is DH! What a glorious story.

My mum has always been known as Mouse within our family, and was a nurse for a long time, so when my dad died during the first lockdown I bought her the most beautiful Maileg mouse dressed as a nurse. There’s something about Maileg mouses isn’t there - they’re so special.

Love to you and your DD and your mice. I hope you have a magical Christmas. x

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LittleEsme · 07/12/2021 16:07

Thanks for responding! I wasn't expecting that.
The mice will be with us always. She cannot bear to be parted from them. I've printed off this thread and it's been popped into the mini suitcase and hopefully, the suitcase will travel through the generations.

Love to you all xx

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ChessieFL · 07/12/2021 08:58

This is one of the loveliest threads I’ve ever read and it’s so nice to have an update from the OP! Glad to hear that Matilda is still treasured.

HollyandIvyandAllThingsYule · 06/12/2021 10:44

@LittleEsme after I read your thread the first time I looked up Maileg and ended up giving my nieces and nephews a mouse each for Christmas. Then a few years later I got my very own Christmas mice and I thought Matilda mouse and your DD might like a hello from them!

A plea for help in finding this Maileg Mouse!
FabulouslyFab · 06/12/2021 07:59

I hadn’t seen this thread before and now I am sat at my desk in the office with tears streaming down my cheeks.
Merry Christmas everyone! Xx

crabb · 04/12/2021 22:58

What an absolutely lovely thing to read! And thank you for the update.

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