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Angel of Hope
Each day, hope anew
I love the idea of lighting a candle for someone, or for a wish, or a thought… keeping it alive, carrying it forward. So this angel is sheltering and protecting a small candle with a little gold-leafed flame. It’s important that the flame is small – sometimes it’s just a little flicker or a fleeting sign that can give you hope. Sometimes for me, focusing on seemingly insignificant things – events or happenings that I might ordinarily take for granted – it’s those things, those little miracles, which can give hope. I wanted Angel of Hope to be a positive piece. Kind of like the little spark that keeps us going.
Your Stories 
My daughter gave me the Angel of Hope for mothers day. She said be sure to look up the meaning of it and tell your story. I wasn't sure what she meant until I looked it up. Her grandmother, my mother-in-law, died from complications with cancer in 2004. She only lived ten short months after she was diagnosed. This was a miracle in itself since she was at stage 4B of her cancer when she was diagnosed, she was given a 12% chance of surviving a year. From the time she was diagnosed until the day she died, she was the model of hope. She endured treatments and medications that made her so sick, that any other person may have stopped and let cancer run its course. But she did not quit. She also did not complain but found the everyday things in life to be thankful about. More time with her family, a chance to right wrongs, finish things she felt was important, share her love, get closer to God, and plan her own services. On the day that she died my daughter and I were there by her bed. Her life and death reminded us to always keep hope alive. No matter how tough life is, it has a beginning and an end. Make sure that the things you do in between are things that will be a guiding light for others to follow and remember. We love you and miss you Sandra, thanks for being a guiding light. Till we meet again!
Submitted by Loretta in North Carolina, July 2010
This Angel of Hope is my new favorite!
My brother, Daniel, always spoke about hope and how it was his favorite word. When he was dying of a brain tumor in the hospital, we would sing "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine". We called Daniel our "light for Jesus". He passed away in 2005 at age 30 after a 10 yr. battle with brain cancer. When I saw this Angel with the little lit candle, I was just thrilled to see that it was called the "Angel of Hope". I am so happy to have one in my growing collection of Willow Tree angels. Thank you for creating this special piece!
Submitted by Loree in Kentucky, July 2010
I was given the Angel of Hope by my best friend after losing a baby a few months ago. I look at it every morning and it really does give us hope that one day our time will come to be parents. Such a beautiful piece, it's an inspiration. I've been a collector of Willow Tree figurines for a few years but this piece, along with the Angel of Remembrance (which we bought in remembrance of our baby), are my favourites.
Submitted by Annie in United Kingdom, July 2010
My sister-in-law lost her baby recently and took it very hard. There is nothing that could really ease her pain so I thought this willow angel would be a great gift because it would remind her everything happens for a reason and give her a tiny bit of hope.
Submitted by Laikan in West Virginia, June 2010
I have always been fascinated with Willow Tree. Beginning Christmas 2008, I got my first one as a gift, the Angel of Healing. I was in my next to last quarter of nursing school and one of my close friends and class mates had gotten her for me. In May of 2009, I graduated from nursing school and my mother gave me the Angel of Courage and the original Angel of Hope. She felt she symbolized nursing in how it reminded her of the lighting of the lamps and reciting the Nightingale Pledge at our pinning ceremony.
It wasn't until I was eating breakfast with her on Mother's Day morning at a local restaraunt (I had just gotten off my 12 hour night shift) that I noticed the new Angel of Hope. With her candle, she really resembled the lamps that we lit during our pinning ceremony.
To me, this is a perfect gift for any nurse, whether she is just graduating or has been a nurse for 30+ years. She really does symbolize a very special part of the early nursing career.
Submitted by DeLane in Louisiana, May 2010
I received my first Willow Tree Angel of Hope when I was diagnosed with cancer. A very special friend came bearing comfort food and this wonderful angel. I have her in a spot where I am reminded that hope is always with me!
Sue
Submitted by Sue in Ohio, March 2010
We just learned our niece and godchild has stage 3 breast cancer. We thought this angel is a perfect gift for her.
Submitted by Josephine in Indiana, March 2010
The Angel of Hope is a symbol of our school's theme for this year. "Just One Candle" is a song that teaches us "we need to fill the world with light." Our elementary school had a visiting artist help us produce a human art project in which every person in our school formed a giant candle. It is our mission to ignite the light that each child carries inside of them and to keep it spreading to others.
In the middle of this school year we lost our beloved speech teacher, Lisa. She ignited a spark in all who knew her. It is now our responsibility to make sure her influence continues.
Submitted by Jennifer in Tennessee, February 2010
I was going through the very toughest time in my entire life. My very dearest friend purchased me my very first Willow Tree of the mother and daughter to symbolize our strength and love that we have in each other. My mother, about six months later, also purchased me the Angel of Hope figure. I held those two so close to my heart. The gesture meant so much to me. My youngest daughter and I have been sharing the joy of collecting Willow Tree since Christmas. I purchased her one from the Roses in the Garden collection. These figurines just speak to me. The care that goes into their beauty is priceless. They will remain a tradition that my daughter and I will share together for many many years to come. Thank you!
Submitted by Jennifer in Illinois, January 2010
My daughter's new husband will be leaving for Afghanistan in April. She will be moving home to be close to her family and support system. Yesterday I decided to do her room over in rustic country art. This will be the perfect center piece for her room! It will help her to remember to Hope every day!
Submitted by Sandra in Maine , January 2010
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