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Angel of Healing
For those who give comfort with caring and tenderness
This was the first piece that I sculpted in the summer of 1999. It came about intuitively, and so it was natural that the result ended up being very open to interpretation. The bird can be protection, comfort or healing. When I created it, I was thinking about the idea of fragility and how we sometimes need to heal our inside — our soul. A bird is so fragile and vulnerable … a metaphor for our inner feelings. This piece helped define Willow Tree.
Your Stories 
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 I went to a woman who does touch healing before I left for my chemo treatments. She prayed and gave me an Angel of Healing Willow Tree. She said "hold her in your hands before your chemo and all will be well." I took it with me on many travels and during chemo. I went for chemo in Tenn and after that I traveled all the way to WA and back to Hawaii. I am cancer free today. I started a collection of angels and have 16 right now. But I will always cherish the Angel of Healing who has been with me throughout thick and thin. I love them; they are inspiring.
Submitted by Rosie in Hawaii, January 2012
T'was the day after Christmas and all through the house, we were stirring and thanking God for the blessings we received from above and under our tree. Little did we know a little package shipped from New York to North Carolina would hold SO much love from our kids and grandkids. Anticipating its turn to be opened,this little "Angel of Healing" laid quietly waiting to do her call to duty. As the moment arrived and she took her first breath, she looked around and said I'm here to help--be still for I am the Angel of your healing.
Mine and my husband's hearts have been SO touched this year through my being diagnosed with Cancer this January 2011 and again in August as it had spread, to my husband losing his vision in March. As I was beginning chemo and radiation, we were forced out of our rental home--the home was forclosed on. He is a brittle diabetic and suffered vitreous hemorrhaging in his only eye during the forced move, causing blindness for six weeks. Surgery did help, but now a cataract is moving in quickly so another surgery is scheduled in January. Earlier this December he was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. He has been a musician all his life and has written some beautiful Christian songs, but because of crippling fingers and deafness, is not able to play them for our Lord right now.
I have always believed in angels. My daughter-n-law has been giving me Willow Tree gifts for five years now. This tiny "Angel of Healing" is so much more than a sculpture. I truly feel she has a vibrant "soul" and brings warmth and healing in ways that only our Lord can grace us.
Thank you Lord, for your gift of talent you have bestowed to Susan Lordi. Please bless her that she may continue to reach so many more of us in her special way!
Submitted by Jeannie in NC, December 2011
In 2003 my beatiful son was born. We found out at nine months old that he had a very rare chromosome abnormality, that he would have extreme difficulty with his "trunk strength." Walking for him was extremely hard to learn. When he started taking his 1st steps unaided except for his walker, my mother-in-law sent this to me. He literally walked away from his walker at 32 months old. It is a reminder to me that there is always someone there to help you when you need it, even if you can't see them.
Submitted by Angela in nc, October 2011
Christmas of 2010, a very special friend gave me the angel of healing. She now sits in a place of honor amongst other angels. She does stand tall and beautiful.
Submitted by judith in British Columbia, Canada, October 2011
On June 5th of this year our 15 year old son, Wade, took his life. We have been given the Father/Son & Mother/Son figurines and they sit on either side of a picture of him. Remembrance and Healing Angels sit with other angels I already had in a window. Just looking at them brings me comfort. Their simplicity and purity are beautiful, and the love and support that has been shown to us is symbolized in them. Our lives are changed forever and the angels & figurines remind us of the love we shared and the kind, caring person that he was. Thank you for creating them Susan
Submitted by Heather in AB, September 2011
On June 5th of this year our 15 year old son, Wade, took his life. We have been given the Father/Son & Mother/Son figurines and they sit on either side of a picture of him. Remembrance and Healing Angels sit with other angels I already had in a window. Just looking at them brings me comfort. Their simplicity and purity are beautiful, and the love and support that has been shown to us is symbolized in them. Our lives are changed forever and the angels & figurines remind us of the love we shared and the kind, caring person that he was. Thank you for creating them Susan
Submitted by Heather in AB, September 2011
I met a wonderful person who has had a lot of pain in her life. Recently she was devastated by the news of her daughter's illness. The first time she mentioned this she was so distraught she couldnt even talk about it. As she walked away from me I said:"I love you." Not knowing it until she presented me with the Angel of Healing, she told me that during her frightening ordeal no one had said those words to her. Not only do I love my little angel but it made me think how important it is to tell people we care and how the kind words we speak may be all they ever hear from anyone. Charlotte
Submitted by charlotte in texas, August 2011
I have seven angels right now. My favorite one is the Angel of Healing. My aunt gave it to me after I had surgery on my arm. I also love the Two Alike figurines because I am a twin.
Submitted by Allie in Ohio, US, August 2011
The first Willow Tree I purchased was "Close to Me" because our little girl age 15 was gang raped last year and again a few months ago. One was at a church camp and the other was from a worker at the psych unit. Since then she has gotten very close to me.
The second Willow Tree I bought her the very next day was"Angel of Healing."
These are so calming.
Submitted by LS in ny, July 2011
My close friend, Clarissa, was found to have a brain tumor last Christmas. She managed to get rid of it but earlier this year it returned. It was small this time and not threatening, and so she was able to get rid of it quickly. However, at the begining of this week she found that it has returned. So, today I have decided to buy the Angel of Healing for her, to help her and her mum through it. I love Willow Tree and hope to collect them myself, but I really think that this angel will remind her that everyone's thinking of her.
Submitted by Emma in England, June 2011
When my fiance was hospitalized and had to have surgery I gave him the Angel of Healing. I also bought Mother and Son for my adult son. I bought Promise because it depicted the love my fiance and I had for each other.
I also bought Sisters by Heart because it reminds me of my two daughters when they were little. My son purchased the Mother and Son for me as a Mother's Day gift this May. He said it shows what he feels for his mother. Of course I had some tears rolling down my cheeks. Thank you for the beauty and the heartfelt feeling that Willow Tree depicts.
Submitted by Donna in WA, May 2011
I'm a doula - someone who assists a Mom or couple through the labor and birth process. I was given the Angel of Healing by my latest birthing couple after their son Evan Robert was born on 4/22 - a perfect peanut at 5 lbs. 3 oz
Submitted by Janet in NY, April 2011
My very closest friend has a collection of Willow Tree figurines and I have always loved seeing them at her house. I wanted to start my own collection but never got around to it.
Then one day my one and only child, my daughter, had what seemed like a mild case of diarrhea. Ultimately, there was nothing mild about it as it was E. coli. In the end, our daughter was gone after just two weeks and two days. At her funeral, my friend brought me a very special gift that had been meant for our daughter while she was in the hospital. It was a Willow Tree figurine, the Angel of Healing. She said, “This was meant for Mariana (pronounced Mar-e-awe-na). However, now it is a gift for you to help you in your healing.”
Then a few short months later another friend found out about Mari and sent me a special gift in the mail. It was another Willow Tree figurine, only this time it was the Angel of Remembrance. My Willow Tree collection ended up starting in the worst of circumstances. However, the beauty of it all is now I collect angels in memory of my daughter. I have a site dedicated to her at mommysangelinheaven.com. Between her website and the angels I now collect, it helps to make the time I have here on this earth just a tad bit easier until one day we can all be reunited again someday in Heaven. Tonight, I just purchased the Angel of Freedom figurine as I know that now she is now in Heaven and is free of all autism. I now have a total of 9 Willow Tree angel figurines, and the daddy and daughter one. I have also purchased for Mari’s grandma and grandpa the grandmother and grandfather figures with a grandchild in remembrance of her as well.
I know that I would have given anything to not have started my collection this way but I am ever grateful that those angels are an ever present symbol for our angel that is now in heaven.
Submitted by Kristena in KY, April 2011
My husband has stage 1V lung cancer that has spread to the pancreas, both andrenal glands, thyroid gland, and brain. He was on his second round of chemotherapy, and had to stop due to the effects of the chemo. He is not doing well. His 68th birthday was yesterday; his five adult children were all here from different states, and my two adult children were here. All of them were in the same room for the first time in 17 years. My daughter gave him the Angel of Healing; he held it in his hands and cried. Through all the emotions of having everyone with him, this by far held a special meaning for him. Thank you for putting so much into your carvings, It meant the world to him. Jane
Submitted by jane in washington, March 2011
I have a wonderful friend that I cherish very much. Recently she gave me the most belated birthday gift, The Angel of Healing. At first I wondered.... I have been going through a break up a few months back, but I feel great and happy now... loving the world and my life... and then it hit me. This angel will be with me for years to come, and my friend is making sure my life will continue down this happy path of confidence and believe :o) My dear friend is struggling herself, and you can be sure that I will find that special angel to help her see that there IS a light at the end of a long and hurtful road. I LOVE WILLOW TREE ANGELS!
Submitted by Claudia Rose in Denmark, August 2010
My 7 year old has started to collect these angels. She has a disability so each one she buys is especially picked by her . This one was a gift we gave her and she loved it and said it was beautiful and she loved the meaning. I hope that as she grows older and continues her collection that she will have a special place and memory for each one.
Submitted by Stephanie in Louisiana, August 2010
I discovered the Willow Tree figures about 4 years ago. I've bought several pices for friends and family, somehow when I can't find the words to express what I'm feeling at a special time, a figure from Willow Tree brings my thoughts across just perfectly. Today a close friend shared with me that he has been diagnosed with leukemia. Sad and worried I walked into a card shop intending to purchase a lifting card. As soon as I walked in I saw the Willow Tree display. My skin had goosebumps and my eyes got watery as the first figure I picked up was the Angel of Healing. It took all my strength to compose myself, with tears running down my face I took the Angel of Healing figure to the register. I bought no card or wrapping paper because this special figure says it all.
Submitted by Bea in Tennessee, August 2010
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