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 figurine 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 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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