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Mother and Son
Celebrating the bond of love between mothers and sons
I was thinking about the relationship between a mother and a son of about nine or ten — that certain age when boys start fiercely asserting their independence — and resisting hugs and kisses from their mothers. And yet, at the same time, secretly needing and wanting them. I wanted this sculpture to express that push and pull. Liking the touch but at the same time, pulling away.
Your Stories 
I raised my son and daughter myself. I bought Mother and Daughter and Close to Me for my daughter's 30th birthday, and I am buying Mother and Son for my sons 30th birthday. I think they say it all. I hope I always feel close to my children.
Submitted by janey in ayrshire, January 2012
Last Christmas I recieved my very first Willow Tree as a gift from my daughter. She gave me the Mother and Daughter figurine. This year my son gave me the Mother and Son. Then he handed me another one with a grandmother and grandchild! He tells me congratulations Mom you are going to have a grandson! Oh my, tears filled my eyes with joy over the ones from my children and flooded my face with laughter when I was told by your beautiful creation I was going to be a grandmother for the first time! Thank you for making my Christmas so memorable two years in a row!! Merry Christmas, Theresa
Submitted by Theresa in LA., December 2011
32 years ago, I relinquished my first child, a son Michael, for adoption.
In September of this year after an 18 month search I was reunited with him.
On the 9th of November I celebrated my 50th Birthday and on the 8th of November he celebrated his 32nd Birthday.
Michael gave me "Mother & Son" as a gift. To receive such a poignant gift from him on this occasion was overwhelming and I shall treasure it for the rest of my days.
Thank you for creating such an amazing range of figurines for every possible situation. Beautiful !
Submitted by Christine in Queensland, Australia, November 2011
My husband and I both have a Willow Tree. I have Mother and Son and my husband has Father and Son. Our journey to parenthood was difficult. Because I have a heart condition my body finds pregnancy difficult. We lost our first child at 2 months. I was very frightened but also excited when I became pregnant with our son Robert. I had a hellish pregnancy including episodes of bleeding, liver and kidney issues, migranes, excess saliva, high blood pressure, reduction of vision and severe morning sickness. Robert is our one and only child, as I cannot carry another. Our Willow Tree figurines remind us of our glorious gift and how blessed we are every morning and every night. Thank you so much.
Submitted by Barbara in Australia, September 2011
On June 5th of this year our 15 year old son, Wade, took his life. We have been given the Father/Son & Mother/Son figurines and they sit on either side of a picture of him. Remembrance and Healing Angels sit with other angels I already had in a window. Just looking at them brings me comfort. Their simplicity and purity are beautiful, and the love and support that has been shown to us is symbolized in them. Our lives are changed forever and the angels & figurines remind us of the love we shared and the kind, caring person that he was. Thank you for creating them Susan
Submitted by Heather in AB, September 2011
On June 5th of this year our 15 year old son, Wade, took his life. We have been given the Father/Son & Mother/Son figurines and they sit on either side of a picture of him. Remembrance and Healing Angels sit with other angels I already had in a window. Just looking at them brings me comfort. Their simplicity and purity are beautiful, and the love and support that has been shown to us is symbolized in them. Our lives are changed forever and the angels & figurines remind us of the love we shared and the kind, caring person that he was. Thank you for creating them Susan
Submitted by Heather in AB, September 2011
My son is now 38, and bought the mother and son figurine for my birthday this year, 2011. When he was small this is how I would so often hug him; close to my heart where he will always be. He is my only child and has always been so kind and sweet, and this figurine really captures that sweetness. Thank you for the memory.
Submitted by Esther in Arkansas, August 2011
When my fiance was hospitalized and had to have surgery I gave him the Angel of Healing. I also bought Mother and Son for my adult son. I bought Promise because it depicted the love my fiance and I had for each other.
I also bought Sisters by Heart because it reminds me of my two daughters when they were little. My son purchased the Mother and Son for me as a Mother's Day gift this May. He said it shows what he feels for his mother. Of course I had some tears rolling down my cheeks. Thank you for the beauty and the heartfelt feeling that Willow Tree depicts.
Submitted by Donna in WA, May 2011
My wife, Amber, and I have four beautiful boys. Our second oldest, Justin, passed away under very tragic circumstances at 20 years old in 2006. I was looking for something for a Mothers Day present yesterday and when I saw this piece, I was moved with much emotion. It immediately reminded me of Justin being held by his mother when he was this age. I could barely make it to my car before I broke down and wept. It is so simple but yet such a beautiful expression of love between a mother and her son. My wife loved it and was moved as well. Thank you and may God bless your wonderful work. I know we have just been blessed by it.
Submitted by Michael in Nevada, May 2011
I received the Mother and Son figurine this year for Mother's Day from my 25 year old son. Our relationship has been tumultuous over the years-he has always been my "strong willed" child. He went through a life-changing illness approximately 2 years ago, which brought us closer than ever. Our relationship has never been and will never be the same again-I believe God uses certain situations for His glory and for the good of His children. Receiving this figurine brought tears to my eyes and I am so grateful that God spared my son's life!
Submitted by patti in alabama, May 2011
I have been a single mum for the last eight years. I have 3 children-- 2 sons - 21 and 15years, and a daughter who is 19years old. For Christmas last year my daughter gave me the Mother/daughter figurine, and she also assisted her brothers in getting me the Mother/son figurine. It was their way of thanking me for all i had done.
Submitted by kylie in Victoria Australia, February 2011
Our son unexpectedly passed away in November 2010. Barry & Kathy, my former husband and his wife, invited our grandson and me to their home in Arizona for Christmas. Christmas was also Adam's birthday! Barry bought me this figurine and in looking at pictures from when Adam was little, I must have three or four pictures of us in this pose. I miss my son horribly, but when I look at this figurine I feel a little lift of my heart.
Submitted by Eleanor in PA, January 2011
I've always loved your figurines. I have received them as gifts and have given them many times. My son, David, passed away in November, and for Christmas my daughter, husband and I gifted each other with a symbolic figurine, expressing the love of a son and brother. I have them now surrounding his picture on a table with a candle, and it looks so peaceful and serene. I thank you for your comforting artwork. God bless you.
Submitted by Joan in nj 07016, January 2011
My son, my only child, was KIA in Iraq on 12/16/2004. This statue is heartfelt and says it all. It was given as a gift as was another statue of mother and son. They are on display together with the flag, his medals, picture and scrap book. Franklin is truly a hero.
Submitted by Elizabeth in Texas, January 2011
My son loves to buy me gifts, and he bought me this for Christmas 2010. It warmed my heart to know that a little boy of five would choose this to show his love to his mom. It makes me get teary-eyed every time I think of the kind gentle ways of my little boy.
Submitted by WENDY in SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, January 2011
My prodigal son. He was an angel since birth till he went wayward at 18. I gave up on him.
At 35, he completely changed, 360 degrees. Now, I am so happy he is my son. All his misdoings are completely forgotten, no bad memories.
Linda
Submitted by Linda in Phililppines, October 2010
I love your figurines. I own "The Hero" because of a loved one who has passed away and she stands next to his military flag. I gave "Close to Me" to my daughter while she was away at school. I gave "Generations" to my grandson's mother at her baby shower. I gave "Father and Daughter" to my husband when I first saw your beautiful figurines, and "Promise" was my anniversary gift to him a year ago on Valentines. Right now I am looking for Mother and son for both of my sons. One son is now a father and the other is going through some rough times. So I thought I needed different emotions, but of course your figurine says it all. I do wish though, that there was one showing a mom embracing her son like she never ever wanted to let him go. I think my son needs that right now and he is in another state, so symbolically your statue could say that for me.
Thank you for making such beautiful and meaningful art! Sometimes I find myself standing there in tears or smiling or just...standing in awe. RL
Submitted by Robin in Utah, September 2010
This angel is the first Willow Tree angel I received from my son, Phillip. We had been to Gulf Shores, Al and I love the beach. It is a gift from God and all of His beauty, looking over the ocean and watching for the dolphins.
Since that time I have received several of the Willow Tree angels, and I have just given Phillip and his wife Amy the father and mother holding a new born child.
Submitted by Joann in Tennessee, May 2010
I have been so pleased with your collection. It is my "go to" for any occasion. I have given them to many friends as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries. birth of children. Recently my friend's son was killed in a car accident, and I immediately knew that your Mother and Son figurine would be the perfect memorium. It symbolized their bond. It meant so much to her.
I myself have a collection of your figures. Every one of them holds a special memory of either my daughters or of an occasion in our lives.
Your collection represents life in still form. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Lisa
Submitted by Lisa in Ohio, March 2010
My first Willow Tree (Thank You) was given to me by my cheerleaders as a gift of thanks. My second figurine was given to me by a very tearful group of cheerleaders two weeks after my 32-year-old son died in a motorcycle accident. It is the Mother and Son figurine. All I could do was sob. These teen-age girls found something that encompassed a mother's love for her son at a time my heart was broken and it showed me their love. These two figurines sit in a very prominent place in my home and each time I pass them I am reminded that love comes from many different walks of life. None is less important than the other. Susan Lordi has captured love in each of her collection pieces. Now Willow Tree figurines are my gift of choice to a daughter, a student aide, a friend, or me whenever an expression of love is needed and words aren't enough.
Submitted by Debbie in Utah, February 2010
As a teenager, I decided that my Mother needed to be recognized for all the things she did for me, so every year on *MY* birthday, I would buy her a gift just to say "Thanks for being my mom". As a father, I'm now teaching my children that, at some point on their birthday, they need to step outside of themselves and get a gift for their mother. This year, I was very happy to be able to take my 8-year old autistic son to pick up this figurine for his mother, and the look on her face when he hugged her and said "Thank you, Mommy!" was absolutely unforgettable.
Submitted by Joey in Utah, January 2010
10 years ago, I joined the Navy and left behind 2 great kids, 5 years old and 18 months. Today I remind each of them just how much I love them, miss them and how they are very close to my heart each and every day no matter where I might be stationed. I've sent each of my kids the Mother and Son & Mother and Daughter. The figurines keep my heart from breaking every time I think of them. Thank you.
Submitted by Heather in California, December 2009
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