Item SKU: 26130
Happiness
FREE to sing, laugh, dance... create!
I hope this piece is very open to viewer interpretation. For me, it is the pure joy that comes from creating — in all of its forms. A side note … I love bluebirds.
Your Stories 
This is the fourth year that I have been divorced. No one really wants to be divorced, and always hopes for a change in the situation. God has allowed me, through this, to be free of all abuse, hurt, and captivity.
When I saw the Happiness figurine I had to have it as a reminder that I am truely able to sing, laugh, dance and create again.
I am free to love again with a love that is true, and full of hope and promises that only God can reveal to me.
My prayer is to have a relationship and companionship that only God can give to me with the one man He will bring, God wanted a relationship with me first, he now has it and always will.
Submitted by Renae in WA, December 2011
I'm a girl,a physician from Iran, a Middle East beautiful country that has been made as a prison in which singing, dancing and happiness are forbidden, especially for women, in the name of religion.In the past two years everybody has been crying in my country because innocent boys and girls have been trashed and killed in the streets, just because they have loved freedom and life.
I am going to begin my course in psychiatry. When my sister bought "Happiness" for me, my tears flowed. I decided to put this in my future office to remind my patients that happiness, dance, music, art and LIFE are God-given rights. We have been struggling to achieve them for centuries and we will never give up.
Submitted by ati in Tehran/Iran, September 2011
I'm a girl,a physician from Iran. This is a middle east beautiful country that has been made as a prison in which singing, dancing and happiness are forbidden specially for women, in the name of religion. In the past 2 years everybody cried in my country while looking at innocent boys and girls who were trashed and killed in the streets, just because they loved freedom and life.
I am going to begin my course in psychiatry.When my sister bought "Happiness" for me, my tears dropped and I decided to put this in my future office to remind my patients that happiness, dance, music, art and LIFE are God-given rights and we have been struggling to achieve them for centuries. We never were nor ever will be diaappointed.
Submitted by ati in Tehran/Iran, September 2011
I am a mother of nine. My daughter, Rachel, was born with Rett Syndrom. Her disorder caused her to lose her speech, ability to swallow, purposeful use of her hands. She never walked, had seizures, and other issues. She was a happy, loving child, well-loved by family and friends. After a year of relative health, Rachel suddenly became sick, and a week later, on Oct. 5th, passed from this earth. She was 13 years old. I was trying to find something to give to her dovtor and therapist that would be a happy reminder after the years they spent with Rachel. In a store I saw "Happiness." I began to weep because it not only looked like Rachel, it showed how she is now--free from her body that so trapped her physically, free to sing, dance, laugh, create.It expressed so perfectly the hope we have because of our belief in the Bible that that is exactly how Rachel is now. Thank you for a wonderful reminder for me as well, on days that I am missing her, that she is far better off now, in perfect "Happiness."
Submitted by Linda in Illinois U.S.A., July 2011
I received the Happiness statue from one of my students and his family for an end-of-the-year gift. I was so touched by this gift and the card that this family had written. As a teacher, I don't always hear the kind words that I heard from this family and a few others this past year. This boy, who has diabetes, is very special to me. I watched him grow a lot this year and become a young man. He and his family will always be close to my heart!
Submitted by Trish in WI, June 2011
We were given the Happiness figurine six months ago when we lost a dear friend. It was a gift from his loving mother. It has been a comforting reminder to choose happiness in life, even when grieving. We treaure the time we spent with our friend and remember him in happiness.
Submitted by Dianne in UT, May 2011
I am one-year cancer free today! I stopped at my favorite Willow Tree retailer and picked up "Happiness," because without cancer I am "Free to sing, dance...create!"
Submitted by Rachelle in WI, March 2011
A dear friend gave me this a couple of Christmases ago, and it is so special to me. I am a single mother of triplets--two girls and a boy who are eight years old now. When I look at this figure, I see me, and the joy I feel, with my three children on my arms.
Submitted by Melissa in VA, February 2011
Many times I have given the perfect Willow Tree to others, and I have been given the perfect Willow Tree. But this time it was extra special: my sister who was born with Down Syndrome and who I took care of for 2 years because my 89-year-old mother could not do it anymore. My sister was going to be 59 soon, and she passed away on Monday. My sweet daughters gave me the Happiness figurine--FREE to sing, laugh, live, dance. My heart was so full as I looked at this Willow Tree girl because that is exactly what our sweet Joyce can do now. Thank you
Submitted by Barbara in Utah, January 2011
We are so blessed, Jacques and I. We now have five grandchildren from our two sons, within 2 1/2 years. It all started with the Promise, and then Happiness, now my girls with the Blessing. You are a true artist touching the heart of our family.
Thank you, Shirley
Submitted by shirley in Quebec, Canada, January 2011
I bought this figurine for myself as a New Years present/resolution today (1 Jan 2011) to be happy! After a six year relationship with the man I thought was the one, he turned out to be a selfish, abusive, manipulative person. He left me with our two-year-old daughter to fend for ourselves. This figurine is a reminder to never settle for something that isn't completely what you want, to stay strong and to know that you are worth it.
Submitted by Angela in Victoria, Australia, January 2011
My sister in Christ gave this to me today, December 31st, for my 39th Birthday. My mother passed away 13 years ago. She was my dearest friend and I miss her terribly. I am so thankful to my friend for having a hearing ear when God speaks to her heart to bless others. This is the first piece of your work that I have received. I cannot wait to bless others in my life with your beautiful creations. "Happiness" will always hold a very special place in my heart--knowing that I can rejoice in the rest of my life on earth, until I see my sweet mother's face again in Heaven!
Thank you for all you do!
Submitted by Pamela in Ga, January 2011
Happiness was given to me as a Christmas present from my boyfriend. I believe that it truly resembles what he sees in me. It is the most beautiful gift I have ever received. He is the one who has encouraged me to follow my dreams and to start to write again. This is truly special and it's something that I will cherish forever.
Submitted by Alisha in British Columbia, December 2010
I bought this piece for my little brother. His mother passed away and this piece just stuck out to me. The arms spread wide open with the birds represents that she is free from her pain and happiness has filled her heart. We know she is with the lord and looking down on us. Now my little brother will have this to remind him she is in a better place and waiting for us. Love you Austin!
Submitted by Nicholas in Indiana, November 2010
We're a military family, and we had just moved across the country so my husband could attend a civilian school in a civilian city. I was pregnant with our fifth child and found out I had relapsed with cancer; I knew no one and had no support. A friend of mine sent me a care package that included a porcelain bluebird; she wanted to send me some happiness. Sitting on my counter, that little bird always made me smile. I am a Willow Tree collector, and when I saw the HAPPINESS figure - face turned upward, arms stretched out with bluebirds perched on them - I felt like it perfectly captured the euphoric feeling I would have if/when I became cancer free. I bought it, and it was a great source of inspiration during the two years I struggled with illness. After four years of remission I still get that feeling of euphoria -- of celebrating freedom from sickness and worry -- whenever I look at the HAPPINESS figure. It's amazing to me that you could capture and depict that emotion in your art.
Submitted by Kim in FL, October 2010
This figure is very special to me. I bought it as a gift to myself after coming out of an abusive relationship. It has been a constant source of inspiration to me for many years.
Recently, I found a new love and I bought this figure - in the hope that we could share our future happiness together. We are not together properly yet - but the happiness figures keep us constantly in each other's thoughts.
Submitted by Lynne in Lancashire UK, October 2010
First of all I want to say that Willow Tree is marvelous. The figures just express so much. I love them. Every time I look at my figures, I am happy to be alive.
Last week I bought Happiness in a little shop in Denmark. I spent my holidays there with my best friend. It was great. I was just happy. This girl is perfect.
Submitted by Eliesa in Germany, October 2010
During a time of seperation and traumatic change in my life I was passing a local church that usually is not open during the day. The church was offering you to come in and sit with a cup of tea and listen to the organ being played. I went in and sat quietly in tears and prayed for some Happiness in my life. The word Happiness was specifically used. When I left the church and returned home still in tears I had been left a parcel at my back door by the local Post man. When I opened it, it contained the figure called HAPPINESS!!!! I did not expect the Lord to answered my prayers so quickly and for the postman to deliver it. I thank my friend Lynne for sending me my first figure.
Submitted by Karen in Northants, September 2010
I presently have three of your beautiful pieces. Each one has a precious memory which makes it very dear to me. I purchased my first piece (Blessings) when one of my two sons died in an automobile accident. It represents my two dear boys and is very dear to me. The second piece (Two Alike) was given to me by my best friend. We have a standing joke about how we share a brain so this figure of the two angels with their heads together truly represents our close friendship. The other piece I have (Happiness) represents another close friendship I have with three wonderful co-workers. One day, several years ago, one of the ladies placed a paper bluebird on the desk of one of my friends when she was having a difficult day. This bluebird concept became our theme over the years. We have purchased each other "bluebird" notepads, frames, etc. So when I saw the "Happiness" figure I had to purchase one for all of us. This figure represents the four of us - when one of us has something to celebrate the other three are right there to join in with the fun. Thank you for your wonderful figures that help us express the tender moments in our life.
Submitted by Carol in Louisiana, June 2010
Last year my wife found three baby doves in our back yard. With no way to place them back in their nest, and absolutely no knowledge of nurturing featherless birds, she kept them in a box. She obtained special food for them, hand fed them, cleaned them and talked to them. In time she took them out to the back yard and made them exercise their wings. They learned to fly from her arms to tree limbs and back. Eventually they all left, but one would return before the fall and come down to her arm when she whistled to her. I found your figurine and remembered her sadness when her "babies" left. I bought it for Christmas and she said it was the best Christmas present she'd ever received.
Submitted by Tony in Texas, May 2010
My daughter was taken from us in a tragic accident in 2006 at the age of 18. I was already starting my collection at the time. I was feeling down one day and went for a walk through a store, and there she was: "Happiness." Her arms were spread open; the breeze ruffled her hair. She seemed to speak to my soul, telling me that my daughter, my best friend, was safe and filled with joy now. With tears running down my cheeks, I took her to the counter. The checkout clerk looked at me with a question in her face. "In memory of my daughter" were the only words I could utter. Her eyes too filled with tears as she rung up the purchase. She hugged me as I left. My life is different now. Each time I look at "Happiness" I am reminded of Heather.
Submitted by Patricia in Wyoming, March 2010
I received this figurine for my graduation from University and loved it from the first moment I looked at it!
For years now, my true passion has been Yoga - I keep "Happiness" somewhere close to me when I study or practice Yoga, but I also like to take the figurine along with me wherever I go to teach.
When I'm talking and listening to my students, looking at "Happiness" helps me stay focused and open. Its joyful expression reminds me to be receptive to the unique qualities unfolding in each and every class.
Some of my students asked me about this figurine - it makes them feel light and carefree ... Thank you, Susan!
Submitted by Lily in Austria, January 2010
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