From divorce to dolls

Linda Norris of Bossier City, La., was hit by ovarian cancer and divorce in 2005, leaving her with close to nothing. Then God spoke to her after much prayer, according to The Shreveport Times:

'My story started out from despair,' Norris said. 'I lost everything. It was me and my Chihuahuas against the world and it was going to be hard to start over again. One night in a dream, I saw this doll and I felt that God spoke to my spirit and told me to make one.'

Norris had not sewn for 25 years, but followed God's guidance. She created the Savannah Doll, named after her granddaughter. The dolls are more than 3 feet tall, feature embroidered clothing, and have been popular with sororities.