I sculpted the first Angel of Courage in 2001 to celebrate the triumphant spirit, inspiration and courage we call upon to face challenges in our lives — whether they be our health or the well-being of our loved ones. In response to an overwhelming request for this sentiment, I re-sculpted Courage in 2006. I hope this figure can be a reminder of people in our lives who inspire us with their strength and courage everyday.


My late Mother-in-Law passed away suddenly in April 2009. We found this figurine while cleaning out her home.
She had been diagnosed with emphysema years ago, and had undergone a successful lung transplant in December 2007.
I believe someone had given her this figurine to remind her to have COURAGE while recovering from her surgery. I am blessed to have it in my home now.
Susan,
I just want you to know that your angels are so healing and inspirational. We started collecting them when my mother battled cancer. Our mother is an angel and that is what drew us to your beautiful collection. She is cancer free now and we all have found such strength in these amazing angels.
Through the years we have give them as gifts to our friends and families in many different situations. Since July my 10-year-old daughter Cailtyn has been in and out of the ICU at Loma Linda hospital in Ca. Every day we have surrounded her hospital bed or where ever she is with your angels, especially the Angel of Courage and the Angel of Patience. One of the first things she could remember was the Angel of Courage. She has found such strength and peace in this. We just want to say thank you for being an inspiration Susan. Each Angel is a meaningful masterpiece!
On Christmas Caitlyn, my family and I have decided we would like to deliver the Angel of Courage to some of the kids in the ICU and to the nurses. This was Caitlyn’s idea. There were so many sick kids; we want to place an angel by their bedside. We hope that they can find in your collection the comfort, wisdom, and positive feeling that we have found over these trying times.
Happy Holidays,
Stephanie
Caitlyn’s story is @ welovecaitlyn.blogspot.com