Once I was a Koala Back Pack

This Koala back pack was given to a young boy who immigrated to Canada with his parents.  He took it every where because it reminded him of his home, Hong Kong and Grandmother.   

Now in University he wanted to have his beloved friend cleaned and fixed as a stuffy. 

We removed the zipper and pouch.  Stitched his tummy hole, and fed him full of stuffing.  As an added touch, we repainted his nose.

Now I'm ready to hit the road.