Comments on: A Special Childhood Friend

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:01:53 +0000

Marcia, I had the pleasure to tour the Fergus Falls State Hospital recently. So awesome! But also sad to see the deterioration already. Would love to know about the history and your life if you’d care to share.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:11:37 +0000

To David Vaughan: No David, your name is not ringing any immediate bells, but of course now I am curious to know why you ask.
To all: The same day that Matt posted this blog story, lightening struck the main tower at the hospital, ignighting a fire and causing some minor damage. I was so relieved to learn that it wasn’t serious, but the confluence of energies was pretty interesting for me! Recording with StoryCorps has really renewed my interest in the hospital at Fergus Falls and I have learned that the buildings are at risk of being torn down…..there have been some creative interventions to save other Kirkbride hospital buildings. One is in Traverse City, Michigan. I hope that Fergus Falls can be saved too!

By: David Vaughan

David Vaughan — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:42:45 +0000

Marcia wondering if by some outside chance my last name rings a bell?

By: Ruth Mason

Ruth Mason — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:08:41 +0000

I loved this story and the photo. Marcia Page learned a great lesson that should be available to all! Good writing, too.

By: Karen Kasulke

Karen Kasulke — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:20:11 +0000

What a wonderful lesson can be learned here about compassion and understanding. It’s a lovely story.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:03:27 +0000

It was a fascinating childhood. We lived on the third floor in the front of the main building you see in the picture! I treasure the memories and the lessons I learned while having these unique experiences. Thank you Evelyn, and to my Mom and Dad for helping me understand that each person is unique and that the labels our society places on people aren’t really very important!

By: Whitney

Whitney — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:21:43 +0000

What a fascinating childhood! This story makes my imagination run wild.