A mother's loving legacy Whenever Mary Ellen needed Betty Doll, she was there. Mary Ellen could count on Betty Doll to make her feel better when she was sad, or to play with when she was happy. Betty Doll saw her through thunderstorms and parties, weddings and births. Now, when Mary Ellen's daughter Trisha needs Betty Doll most, she opens a package and rediscovers the sweet old doll, along with a letter written by her mother before she died. This touching story is a reminder of the power of a mother's love and the joy of life's precious moments.