Angel of Miracles

Angel of Miracles

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Trusting in life's everyday miracles

Your Stories

I received this angel for Christmas this year. Many years ago when my daughter, now 16, was in Kindergarten we spent one afternoon in her classroom watching chickens hatch. It was a very special moment with her, her grandmother, and her favorite teacher. I have been fond of chickens ever since. This year my children and husband sent 5 chickens on my behalf to an underprivileged country. I have many of these angels but this is by far my favorite.

Submitted by LISA in MO, January 2012

I live in Christchurch, New Zealand, and in February 2011 we had a devastating earthquake. We were lucky and our family was unhurt, even though a bookshelf fell on me (pregnant with our second child) and our 1 year old son while we were playing on the floor.
As I looked around at the mess our house was in immediately after, I was devastated to see my Willow Tree collection smashed. So many memories and occasions marked by the pieces given to me by my husband and family - our marriage, my pregnancies, my son. In amongst the broken figures was one that had survived and was still in one piece. It was Angel of Miracles. And on that horrible day it reminded me of my blessings and how fortunate we were to still have our lives and each other.
We are slowly rebuilding our collection and replacing the broken figures, and Angel of Miracles has an even more special place in my heart now.

Submitted by Elly in New Zealand , December 2011

My name is Sandra, and I live in Georgia. I have collected Willow Tree figurines for several years and also have given them as gifts.
On April 27, 2011, when a tornado came through our town, our home was destroyed, completely disappeared, along with all of our belongings. There were six of us in our home at the time and all of our lives were spared. We were in a hallway, not even a basement, and God put a hedge of protection around us that day. I will praise Him forever and tell of His grace and mercy.
We lost six neighbors during the tornado and we grieve for them. Today, I bought the first of my new collection from Willow Tree. I chose the "Angel of Miracles." My husband and I prayed when we opened the box and sat it on my desk as a constant remembrance that God still performs miracles and also as a constant reminder as a memorial of our friends that God chose to take that day. It is on my desk and I will cherish this little reminder each and everyday.

Submitted by sandra in georgia, October 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

I was so desperate to have a baby after losing one at 41wks and then having two more miscarriages. I bought this and 'Angel of Miracles' in the hope that I would be given the chance of motherhood and be trusted to have a baby.

Thankfully, I did. I still keep both ornaments as I remember my loses and treasure my little girl.

Submitted by Carol in MERSEYSIDE, April 2011

I got the Angel of Miracles from my boyfriend's mother and father for Christmas. It has very special meaning to me. I'm very young - almost 18 years old. On September 29th of 2010, I was rushed to the ER with a failing liver & kidneys. I was completely unresponsive due to an overdose of cold medicine. I was life flighted to a hospital an hour and a half away. I had a 50% chance of living/dying. I had no blood pressure or brain activity for almost three days and my brain began to swell. I was in a coma for 11 days. The doctors told my family, "she is very sick." They also told my friends and family that I was not going to pull through my coma, and if I did, I would be severely brain damaged. I would be a vegetable for the rest of my life. I woke up on the morning of October 9th; no signs of brain damage. I had acute renal (kidney) failure, but my kidneys started working, so I was taken off dialysis. I also had mild liver failure, but my liver is regenerating. People (doctors and nurses) were coming to my room wanting to see "the miracle girl." I was released from the hospital almost two months after I was admitted. I believe that I have been given a second chance to live my life the right way and actually do something amazing with my life.

Submitted by Heather in Ohio, February 2011

I'm a midwife, and recieved the Angel of Miracles after having helped little Amanda into the world. I got it from my colleague and friend who assisted the birth and also is the grandmother of this little girl. I think every childbirth is a miracle and appreciate this gift very much! For me it symbolizes a midwife and the little child released into the world.

Submitted by Anne-Lise in Norway, February 2011

How blessed I was when my aunt purchased this angel for my mother and me.. On Dec 8 of last year my mom was shot on the right side at the back of her head by an unknown shooter while she was working. That night after her surgery the doctor said he only gave her a 1% chance of living and that she wouldnt make it through the night. It's been almost two months since this happened, and my mom is expected to return home in about three months after doing physical theraphy. The doctor also said that she would be a vegetable, would need 24 hr assistance, and would be paralyzed on her left side. She will be able to walk again, won't be paralyzed and won't need assistance. This has truly been a "miracle." If I get horrible flashbacks of this happening I go to my angel and pray, and I feel comfort.

Submitted by ashley in indiana, January 2011

I sent my very special friend the Angel of Miracles. This is her story. Her husband and a dear friend has cancer. He had lost so much weight that his wedding ring must have fallen off of his middle finger. My friend looked every place that the ring could possibly be. They even put an ad in the local paper. Her husband had not left home in so long, and this one day he felt good enough to go out.
My friend was so upset she finally decided to take down the curtains, take all the furniture out of the bedroom, empty every drawer. vacuum the floors and the bed. She put the vacuum down after she vacuumed the bed. She turned back and there it was. The ring was in the middle of the mattress that had just been vacuumed. She fell apart crying with joy. Miracles do happen. I heard the story yesterday, and sent the Angel of Miracles today. I know she will love this Angel of Miracles. This Angel is beautiful. I want my friend to think of her beautiful memory every time she sees her.

Submitted by glinda in ca, January 2011

I have a growing collection of angels. I bought the Angel of Miracles in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. My trip was a miracle, full of daily miracles. The last day of my stay was a special gift--bright and sunny. Spring was in the air. I came to the cathedral to thank God for all His gifts. When I saw this angel on display, it was another proof that our life is full of miracles and God's Love.

Submitted by Kate in Russia, January 2011

Driving home from work recently in 95 degree weather, I pulled up to a stoplight behind two other cars at a busy intersection. Between the rear wheels (and right up against the right rear wheel)of the SUV in front of me, was a very tiny kitten screaming it's head off.

I thought, "OMG," and without any thought to my safety or the safety of my car, I jumped out and tried to coax the kitten out from under the SUV. I'm certain the SUV and the car in front of it had not seen the kitten nor had any idea they had rolled right over it (I wonder, now, how many other cars had done the same). The kitten was very scared and was meowing loudly. The more I tried to coax it out from under the SUV, the further back it crawled - still screaming. Finally, the light turned green; the cars took off, and I grabbed the kitten.

I comforted her as best I could and immediatley drove her home with me. She was extremely dirty and was loaded with fleas. After she calmed down, she had something to eat and took a little nap. I bathed her later that evening and took her to the vet the very next morning.

The vet said she was about 4 1/2 weeks old and weighed 1 pound, 2 ounces. She was so young, the vet could not worm her or start her vaccines but was able to give her 2 drops of Advantage to relieve her flea infestation.

Kizzie Marie is now 3 months old and weighs over 3 pounds. She has been wormed and her vaccinations have begun. She is now loved and safe in her forever home.

I was at Hallmark yesterday and purchased your Angle of Miracles with the little kitty in her arms. It touched my heart and reminded me so much of Kizzie Marie and what a little miracle girl she is - she is the little miracle I found on the way home. My little treasure.

Thank you so much for creating such beautiful and meaningful art.

Submitted by Marjorie in California, September 2010

I began collecting Willow Tree only this year 2010 - my mother has several pieces on display in her home of which I have purchased for her birthdays and Christmas. I always adored them.

This year my husband of only 12 months was diagnosed with cancer, and due to time taken from work to care and support him my lovely work colleagues purchased a Willow Tree Angel for me as a gift.

This was it... my opportunity to begin a collection of angels for myself, which would have more meaning than anything else I could think of.

I have since been given the Angel of Miracles and Surrounded by Love, and the With Love Angel.

In a time of turmoil, distress and the fear of the unknown these beautiful figurines seem to reign an air of peace and serenity in my home and I find myself smiling whenever I look at them.

Thank you for creating these beautiful and meaningful figurines... they are bringing me more comfort than you will ever know.

Submitted by Karen in North East Lincolnshire, August 2010

I have just suffered a loss of a child I was informed I'd never have. This was a miracle in itself. I bought Angel of Miracles, Angel of Light & Angel of Hope to remind me there is light at the end of any tunnel and hope will be there for everyday.

Submitted by Suzanne in Scotland, August 2010

My baby mason born on 22/3/10, we were told he wouldn't live. After 2 open heart operations, 4 months later he is still with us giving us joy. Just one more operation when he is 3yrs old. I have Willow Tree to express what words cannot say for different times in my life and believe me, this to me is a miracle.

Submitted by Melodie in United Kingdom, July 2010

My daughter Summer has been very ill over the past couple years of her young life. I have prayed and prayed, but I needed something near me to fill my heart with hope when I thought there was none. I collected the Angel of Hope, the Angel of Miracles and the Angel of Summer. They sit together and remind me to "Hope for a Miracle for Summer". I am thankful to be able to say that we have received a miracle for Summer and she is well on her way to recovery! My angels will remain near me, to remind me how thankful I am.

Submitted by Susan in Pennsylvania, July 2010

My best friend started my collection for me with "Sisters by Heart", and each piece she's given me is a treasure because they have meaning to both of us. The newest one that's been added is "Angel of Miracles" because I am the survivor of a brain aneurysm, and she is my reminder of life's everyday miracles. Thank you for a beautiful way to express what words cannot.