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Angel's Embrace
Hold close that which we hold dear
This piece can be about the feeling you get from holding a child, or the child can represent something you want to protect ... a person, a memory, a relationship, a dream, a belief. Thus, the sentiment ‘hold close that which we hold dear’ can refer to someone or something tangible — or intangible and ethereal.
Your Stories 
I recently bought this for a friend who lost her baby to SIDS and my heart broke for her. I hope that she finds peace with this Willow Tree, and that it represents to her that she can take comfort in the fact that her son is being welcomed into the arms of the angels.
Submitted by Kimberly in NC, February 2012
I have three sons. We lost my second son at 18 weeks gestation. Not a day goes by that I dont think of him. He would have been two this year. My husband spotted this in a store and knew I would find comfort in it. Thank you for sharing your art and allowing me to share my story about how it's touched my heart.
Submitted by Alysia in Indiana , February 2012
Over the years I have had the great misfortune to suffer 16 miscarriages. One day while wandering through a hospital gift shop Angel's Embrace caught my eye. I may have seen Willow Tree figures before, but they had never struck me the way this one did.
I picked it up, held it in my hands and felt a calmness spread through me. This simple yet powerful figure reminded me that my babies, while never in my arms, would always be embraced in heaven.
We were quite financially strapped at the time, and had eliminated all discretionary spending, so I put it back on the shelf and walked away, intending to ask someone, anyone to buy it for me for the next special occasion. But I couldn't stop thinking about it and I had to have it so I returned that same day and bought it.
Angel's Embrace is still the most cherished of my Willow Tree collection which has spread to 3 shelves in my home. Each one marks a special story or occasion, but none so powerful or poignant as it.
Submitted by Kate in Ontario, February 2012
We lost our daughter Aubree when I was 38 weeks pregnant. Her heart just stopped beating. Her father and I bought the Angel's Embrace to remind us that she is in a better place and that she may be gone but will NEVER be forgotten. She will always be our angel that we hold a very special place in our heart for! We miss her so!
Submitted by Christina in Missouri, February 2012
When I saw this figure in the store I almost started to cry. Our oldest child Brooke was very 'gifted' and as a baby always looked like she was watching something the rest of us could not see. As she got older and was able to communicate she told us things she should not know about or understand; you could feel she was an old soul. On May 24, 2009 when she was 5weeks and 3days away from her 4th birthday (July 1st, Canada Day) she tragically died. I have bought other Willow Tree figures representing her relationship with all of her family members; me (her mother), her younger brother and her father. We have since had another child (a little girl). Neither of them have met here on earth. I am sure our youngest daughter knows who Brooke is. Any time we walk past pictures of Brooke she loves to stare at them and only tries to touch pictures with Brooke in them. This figurine makes me think of the only kind of relationship my two daughters will ever know: a protecting guardian angel older sister holding her younger sister who will never meet Brooke but will feel her presence and love her all the same. Thank you for making such beautiful figurines that have so much meaning for so many people.
Submitted by Lesley in Alberta, Canada, January 2012
We just lost our baby boy at 15 and half weeks. We are devastated, but we always want him to be remembered. We bought both sets of grandparents the Remembrance angel. Life will go on for them,but as life goes on for them I don't want our little man, their grandson, forgotten, We will have to learn to live with this pain, and in time our normal will be a different kind of normal from what it was. We got the Angel's Embrace for ourselves, and get great comfort looking at it and knowing that our boy is being looking after.
Submitted by Clodagh in Ireland, December 2011
Our 20 year old son, a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corps left yesterday to fly back to Afghanistan. He was home for two weeks of rest and recooperation leave from his 14 month deployment. During his brief time home, he shared with us many tragic stories that confirmed our fears and anxieties of the reality of the horror he was enduring. My heart literally pained as I gave him a final hug goodbye. I sent him a message later in the day as he traveled, reminding him how much I love him and that he may be a tough Marine, but that he will always be my baby boy.
As I entered our silent, lonely home that is so filled with life and action when our son is home, I sobbed at the reality of him being gone. Through tear-filled eyes, I saw the Willow Tree box waiting my arrival. On the top was scripted, TO: MOM FROM: COREY 20111102 (Militay date) I LOVE YOU MOMMA.
I immediately opened the box to find Angel's Embrace- an angel holding a young boy in an endearing hug. The card inside reads "I hope this piece has a personal meaning just for you...a little reminder...a reflection...a gesture that marks a memory." This piece does EXACTLY that. It reminds me that God is with my son, sending angels to hold him when he needs to be embraced when I can't be there. It is a reflection of the mother/son love that we share; a precious, unconditional relationship. This piece marks a memory of our experience as a militay family supporting their young son serving his country.
Thank you Willow Tree for making such a piece that helps fill the void of missing my son.
Submitted by Jodi in LA, November 2011
My sister lost five children before she passed away. She was the victim of a homicide; they have the perpetrator in custody. One of her children she miscarried was a little girl she would have named Serenity. I hope to purchase this figurine for my mother for Christmas. It is a very difficult time of year, as my sister's child who lived the longest passed away the day after Christmas in 2008.
Submitted by Kattie in WI, November 2011
Our son passed away at 9 days old. While we were preparing for his funeral we came upon this sculpture in a local store. We bought two, one which sits next to our son's picture on our mantle, and the other I gave to the nice lady who made the flower arrangement for his headstone. The beautiful angel sits in the middle of blue and white flowers atop our son's headstone. o me this represents an angel cradling our son in her arms--simply beautiful.
Many other sculptures of your collection have found their way into our home, but this one has a special place in our hearts. Thank you
Submitted by Melanie in New Brunswick, October 2011
My aunt and uncle bought this for my husband to help him celebrate his first Babylost Father's Day. We lost our daughter to a placental abruption July 5, 2011. We have some gifts to give him so that he will always remember our daughter. My aunt told me to think of it as our daughter is being held by an angel waiting on us to be with her. It's so beautiful and touching to have my husband being remembered like this! He deserves this type of thought.
Submitted by Mandy in TN, September 2011
My son is four now and still loves to cuddle on my shoulder just like Angel's Embrace. Every time I look at it I think of my children and how all I want to do is hold and protect them from all that isn't perfect in this world. Unfortunately my children are having to deal with divorce and a broken home, and this piece represents all that was to me and reminds me of the beautiful days when my family was one.
In my heart I will hold on to both my children forever in this embrace.
Submitted by Nancy in BC, Canada, August 2011
My 17-months-old son passed away only days ago from cancer, and I bought this to place beside his bed. My mother passed away 3 and 1/2 years ago, also from cancer, and this figurine made me think of her from the moment I saw it -- to me it represents my angel mother holding my sweet baby boy and taking care of him for me.
Now that he has passed, it sits in my living room to remind me that she is holding him and loving him, even though I no longer can.
Submitted by Kimberly in Virginia, USA, May 2011
I fell in love with this figure today when I saw it. It perfectly captures the feeling I have when my son - now 2 1/2 - hugs me with his whole body. We have a new baby coming in July and while I'm looking forward to her arrival I am also realizing that my time with just my son is coming to an end. I bought this for him and for myself to remember this special time with just the two of us.
When I gave it to him this afternoon he asked me questions about it and then took it with him when he went down for a nap. I think he loves those hugs as much as I do.
Submitted by Bonnie in WA, May 2011
I received this today for mother's day. I lost my angel baby boy last year. On the box my husband had written "Someone is looking after our baby boy."
It has really made me feel better to think that he is up there with the angels and he has his own angel looking after him. He's getting the cuddles that every child should get. Love you forever my angel .
Submitted by Kelly in United Kingdom, April 2011
Being a nanny and an inspiring early childhood teacher, my love for children is quite obvious. I was given the Angel's Embrace when a family I worked for no longer needed me to tend to their children. When one of the children had asked why I was leaving him, my reply was "I will never leave you, you are always in my heart."
I keep this angel close to me as a remembrance of all those children I hold close to my heart.
Submitted by Alycia in Massachusetts , March 2011
My mom gave Angel's Embrace to me for Christmas this year, and she said it reminded her of the way my husband and I hold our daughter each night for prayer time. I have it on my dressing table as a reminder of what is truly important in life and to always hold my children most dear. Thank you for creating such a beautiful piece.
Submitted by Alexandra in England, February 2011
In the past seven years my daughter suffered seven miscarriages. We both have the figurine "Angel's Embrace" as a reminder of her precious babies in Heaven.
Also, I have a "babies' memory tree" that I put the "Angel's Embrace" ornaments on, one for each baby in Heaven.
Your figurines are wonderful and have such meaning.
Thank you,
Judy
Submitted by Judith in Colorado, January 2011
My precious baby boy was stillborn earlier this year. We waited for a lot of years to become parents and we were devestated when we were told our son had died. A few weeks later I saw this figurine for the first time and I immediately got choked up and had to leave the store. The little boy looks just like I imagine my son in Heaven. I knew I HAD to have this angel! It took me several more weeks to be able to go into the store to purchase it but I am so glad I did. This angel means so much to me! I own other Willow Tree figurines that were purchased to represent where our lives were at the time and this angel gives me a way to include my precious baby in this collection. Thank you so much for creating "Angel's Embrace"!
Submitted by Megan in Ohio, December 2009
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