Item SKU: 26082
Cherish
Awaiting a miracle
I love to hear from people who see in my figures who or what they want to see. I like that level of participation with the viewer. It's another reason why I like to keep Willow Tree open, so that there is room for viewers to see their child's face, their friend, etc. in the pieces. I hear from many emails and letters that a piece may look exactly like 'my little ___' and I love to hear that. I heard from a woman who owned Cherish that the figure was exactly the way she carried her baby in her third pregnancy! With Cherish, I wanted to break new ground. I hadn't seen a figure of a very pregnant woman before. It's such a beautiful form, and such an amazing experience for a woman, and I wanted to capture and celebrate this contemplative time of life.
Your Stories 
I have several in my collection of Wllow Tree figurines, marking events in my life.
I have the Grandmother which I acquired when my grandmother turned 90. She died that year. I got Cherish when I worked at an OB/GYN clinic. I have Mother and Daughter for when my daughter graduated high school. I hope to get this one to mark my marriage to the most wonderful man on earth.
Submitted by Linda in AR/USA, December 2011
When I was trying to conceive my second child I stumbled upon this figurine at a garage sale. I told the lady I was hoping to get pregnant soon. She said well maybe that figurine would bring me luck. Sure enough I bought her and took her home and I was pregnant a month later with my handsome little boy. God was so good to me ! Now I have a wonderful memory of my pregnancies with both my kids when I look at the Cherish figurine!
Submitted by Chelsea in Kansas, November 2011
My daughter started IVF last December when two embryos were placed inside her. Neither of them took, so the Saturday before Mothers Day they took two of their frozen embryos and did it again. A couple weeks later the blood tests said positive, but the ultrasound wasn't what the doctor wanted to see, so he scheduled another ultrasound eight days later. This time she got a heart beat and a picture of one. We are so thankful and will "Cherish" this child that they have worked so hard to come by. Her due date will be In January, two days before her husband's 40th birthday. What a great present for him!
Submitted by Pam in MI, July 2011
When I was pregnant with my first child, my mom gave me the pregnant woman figurine, and I fell in love with it. Five months after my son was born, I became pregnant again (a surprise!), but sadly had a miscarriage at ten weeks. My husband and I purchased this to sit on our mantle next to my first Willow Tree and remind us of our lost little angel. We have since had another beautiful boy, so we added "Quietly" to our collection, as well as the Father and Son and Mother and son statues. We also purchased You're the Best! for my son's developmental therapist to thank her for making such a huge difference in my son's life.
Submitted by Abby in TX, July 2011
My mother introduced me to Willow Tree figures during a very hard time in my life. I became pregnant at the age of 19 and thought my whole world was over! I hadn't finished school, wasn't married, and didn't even know what I wanted to do with my life. I didn't really feel like an adult or someone who could raise a child, I wasn't even close to being mature about anything. For a shower gift my mom bought me a Willow Tree figure "Cherish" and had a letter for me with it. She told me I could start a collection of these figures in my own house one day and give them to my children when they were older. Having something as nice and beautiful as that figure by my bed every night somehow helped me feel like things were going to be okay. I had the support of my family. My little boy is 15 months now, I am married, I have my own house, and my own little collection a Willow Tree figurines. My mom buys me something from Willow Tree for every holiday; I love them because they let me know she will always be there!
Submitted by HANNAH in WV, June 2011
My Mom gave this figure to me when I was pregnant with my first child. I kept it by my bed through the pregnancy and it helped me get through two months of bed rest at the end. My son was born in Nov. of 2008 - a healthy, sweet, baby boy. A year later when we moved him into his own room and crib we put the figure in the room with him. As he approached 18 months he wanted it in his crib with him when he slept. He started calling her "Mama Doll" and she became his lovey that he had to have to go to sleep. He's 2 1/2 now and we're pregnant with our second child. It's been helpful to have Mama Doll to explain what is happening in Mommy's tummy. Thank You.
Submitted by Bonnie in WA, May 2011
My closest friend, Bijal, who is based in Australia was the first to gift me and my still to be born baby our first set of gifts which included Cherish, a pair of the cutest baby booties and a classy baby record book. Today, months after receiving the sculpture, (which stands tall and pretty near my window sill) and with a beautiful baby girl who is four months old now, the beauty and essence of this sculpture captivates me. It reminds me of the beautiful feeling, the anticipation, excitement and anxiety that I went through for the nine memorable months of my life and I think the sculpture freezes this time for eternity. I intend to pass it on to my daughter when she comes of age. Thank you, Bijal and Willow Tree, I truly appreciate this gift of life; for life.
Submitted by Preethi in India, April 2011
I carried him for nearly eight months-our first and only son, was silently born at 32 weeks and I will forever cherish each and every day that we had together. I only have a couple pictures of myself when I was pregnant, but I hold those days in my heart forever. I have created a vignette in honor of our time together with a few key pieces of the Willow Tree collection that share our family story. They represent me, my husband, and our forever angel-our son Cole. As this can be uncomfortable territory for friends and family members, even ten years after our loss, I am thankful to have these items to display in our home as a reminder to all that he is forever with us.
Submitted by kelli in MI, February 2011
I had never heard of Willow Tree until I met my husband. His mother and her sisters had a small collection of them. My first Willow Tree was Together, which my mother-in-law gave to me for my birthday the year I was married. The second one that I received was Cherish when I found out I was pregnant with my first child, also given by my mother-in-law. It was the last one that she gave me, as she passed 18 days after the birth of our first child. Now I like to give Cherish to new mothers because it reminds me of her. I also still collect Willow Tree products and every time I buy one, it reminds me of her.
Submitted by April in Arizona, January 2011
My name is Julie. I first received my Willow Tree figures for our wedding. Needless to say I fell in love with them and the meanings they bring to life's moments. In March of 2010 I gave birth to our beautiful daughter Olivia; four days later I went into heart failure and nearly died. These were the best and worst times of my life. I am recovered now but have been told no more babies for me. The figure that has become my favorite is of course the one of the pregnant lady. My husband bought this for me as a gift and it symbolizes a great time in my life. I loved being pregnant, and it helps me to remember that beautiful time in our lives. Thank you for your wonderful works of art!
Submitted by Julie R. in Maryland, January 2011
I received my very first Willow Tree ten years ago. My mother purchased the Mother and Daugher figurine for a Christmas gift for me. She was an early shopper and bought this for me in October. In November she was diagnosed with a malignant, inoperable brain tumor. She passed away on December 3rd. I will always treasure the "gift" I was given from her that Christmas, and have purchased and received several meaningful Willow Tree pieces since then--most recently "Cherish" from my first born daughter. I love how beautiful they are, but I love even more the meaning behind each one.
Submitted by Angie in IA, December 2010
I have fallen in love with your figurines. I have "Promise" representing the love & commitment between my husband & myself who have a long, interesting history together. We met as young teens, dated just out of high school, were apart for 3 tough years & not with anyone else, reunited, married, & now have 2 beautiful children. I received "Cherish" during our 2nd pregnancy. My mother got it for me during our first pregnancy, but I miscarried before she was able to surprise me with it. She decided to wait & gave it to me after I got pregnant again, so as not to upset me, however, I now view it as an homage to each of my pregnancies. She gave me "Child of my Heart" when our son became a toddler. It exudes the deep love & security between mother & child.
I look forward to seeing what you create and adding to my cherished collection.
Rebecca - Iowa
Submitted by Rebecca in IA, December 2010
My husband and I lost our first son two weeks ago. We found out at our 20 weeks ultrasound that he had a condition called Anencephaly (the brain and skull did not form). He was an active baby and as long as he lived in me he was alive and safe. I "Cherish" every moment of ours son's short life. I miss being pregnant and having him with me. He lived outside the womb for 50 minutes, which is practically unheard of for a 25 week old baby with Anencephaly! He was a blessing and a gift. I bought myself this figurine today because everytime I see it, I think of my sweet Baby Stephen and the glorious life he lived in me. He brought an amazing amount of love to my two older children and husband in just the short time he was here. This figurine will always remind me of the time I had with my baby, so close to my heart.
Submitted by Melissa in Utah, December 2010
I was 36 weeks pregnant and I had been having a terrible week. I was overly stressed at trying to get things ready at work for my maternity leave, as well as strained at having to juggle two OB appointments a week and meticulously watching everything I ate because I had gestational diabetes. To top it off, I was sick and had to work anyway! My husband surprised me at work that Friday by dropping off the "Cherish" figure and a beautiful card he wrote in. It made my week! It touched my heart and reminded me that all the stress is worth it in the end! I really am awaiting a miracle!
Submitted by Christy in Illinois, September 2010
I received Cherish on my first Mother's Day from my older sister. My son was 2 weeks old. My sister knew I missed feeling him move below my heart where I always knew he was safe. So to remind me that being pregnant is a beautiful thing she gave me this elegant sculpture. It sits on my son's bed stand and every night I tell him the story of how much that time in my life (and he) means to me. It is such a simple way to express so much!
Submitted by Amber in Oregon, August 2010
I first fell in love with the Willow Tree collection 7 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. My Mum and I were walking past a store when the figurine Cherish, awaiting a miracle caught my eye in the window. My Mum later returned to the store and bought it as a surprise and I have been a collector ever since. The pieces are so beautifully sculptured and each one tells it's own unique story. The whole collection is exquisite and it's always a difficult decision when purchasing a new piece. Thank you Susan for sharing your beautiful talent with us. xx
Submitted by Kylie in Australia, August 2010
I was given this Willow Tree when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. Unfortunately she passed away 4 months later. In her memory, at her anniversary, birthday and Christmas I purchase a willow tree in her honor. That was 2 years ago. Her birthday is in September and I am looking forward to buying her another one, my only problem is there are so many to choose from!
Submitted by Nichola in Northern Ireland, August 2010
I had my first baby 17years ago. I chose to be a single mother back then. I was by myself waiting for the miracle to come safely, holding and talking to my tummy just like her. Now, I have 6 miracles.
Submitted by Yukiko in California, June 2010
I placed my beautiful son for adoption in February, 2010. When I chose his family, I announced to them by sending them the "Our Gift" statue. They have been waiting 8 years to be parents. Each time I see this figurine, my heart swells with gratitude to my son's parents. I keep the "Awaiting a Miracle" figurine on my bedstand to remind me what a miracle adoption is on the birthmother's (my) end.
Submitted by Sterling in Utah, May 2010
I am a new collector of the Willow Tree figurines. My husband got me my first piece, "Cherish", for Christmas 2009, as we are expecting our first child in June 2010. He just got me this piece, "Promise", for my birthday. It is such a special piece to me, because it really does seem as if the artist created it specifically for us. My husband will take me in his arms like that all the time and slowly dance with me or just hold me closely. It is such a beautiful piece of art, and a sweet reminder of the love my husband and I share. I look forward to adding many more Willow Tree figurines to my collection!
Submitted by Emily in Alabama, March 2010
Cherish was given to me for my birthday, just after I found out I was pregnant. Throughout my pregnancy I always stood with that same pose without even noticing I was doing it. My daughter is three now and she tells me that this figure is me when I was pregnant with my second child.
Submitted by Lesley in United Kingdom, March 2010
My husband and I have been waiting for the miracle and blessing of a child in our lives. I have just found out that I am pregnant! Today a close friend surprised me with this wonderful gift! It is perfectly named "Cherish" and we are certainly "awaiting our miracle". This is lovely with the rest of my Willow Tree collection. The next step will be buying the "New Dad" one for my husband!
Submitted by Lindsey in Alabama, February 2010
My husband and I are expecting our first child in June 2010, and for Christmas 2009, he got me the Willow Tree "Cherish" figurine. I have admired the figurines for years, but this is the first piece in the collection that I now own myself. It was so beautiful it made me cry. My pregnancy has been such a beautiful, overwhelming experience, and this figurine portrays it perfectly. I can't wait to add more pieces to my Willow Tree collection!
Submitted by Emily in Alabama, January 2010
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