Surrounded by Love

Surrounded by Love

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Abundant love surrounds you

I wanted to make a figure with her face in the flowers, taking them in with her senses – smelling then, feeling the petals against her face; feeling safe in that surround. So this piece could say to someone that they are loved by those around them… if a person is experiencing difficulty, it could be a reminder of family and friends who are there for them. It could be a romantic way to say that your love is surrounding one special person… or just a gift for someone who loves to garden. I like that people read this piece differently. The choice of red poppies was influenced by trips to France, seeing fields of poppies. The red poppy symbolizes remembrance, so this piece could be a tribute to those who served our country.

Susan Lordi

Your Stories

I wasn't certain about marriage. I was always thinking to myself that marriage is just a routine act that everyone does someday in his or her life. I had an oath to myself to not marry until I found someone who I fell in love with. Actually I believe that a mutual love can bring a true and thorough happiness to our lives. Finally I found my lovely Helen. I married her, and 13 days after our marriage she gave me "Surrounded by Love" as a present. And now this piece of Willow Tree is a symbol of my wife who has been surrounded by my love.
For me "Surrounded by Love" is my wife, Helen.

Submitted by mohammad hossein in tehran, April 2012

These are such nice figurines. I’ve bought Surrounded by Love. It's also a postal card for my love He is far from me, in Germany, and it's been more than two months since I've seen him. I want to send them to him, and I really wish that these gifts show him my deep love, even from here, in Iran.

Submitted by mina in iran, February 2012

We are three very devoted sisters living far away from the artist. Each of us has a piece: 1 Happiness and 1 Surrounded by Love and 1 angel. I found them in the south coast of Turkey in a very little shop. Whenever I look at mine, it makes me smile. Thank you

Submitted by Isil in Turkey, January 2012

Our friends next door gave this to my baby as a gift for her baptism. It touched my heart deeply. I don't have much family here in Texas and I miss them dearly, but when I received this gift I felt so loved and I knew my daughter was surrounded by more love than she could ever imagine.

Submitted by Cris in TX, September 2011

I spent the best year of my life in Canada 2010-11, away from my home country Finland. I met lots of people that became dear to me but one of the most extraordinary and special friends was a girl who gave me this figure. I met her through difficulties and we got very close - she became like a sister to me.

In the end of April she, I and our other friends went to take some pictures on a tulip field and there we shared lots of laughter while posing for the cameras.

In June I wasn't supposed to leave the country yet but I got really sick and I had to go. I had time to throw a goodbye party though and this girl came and gave me a box. I opened it and took out the most thoughtful present I've ever got; this little statue, "Surrounded by Love."
She told me how the flowers would always remind me of that sunny day on the field and how loved I am.

Now I'm back in Finland and I miss Canada and her incredibly but every time I feel down I just need to take a look at the little flower girl. I remember that even when we are oceans apart, we love and care about each other and that fact will never disappear. Then I don't feel so sad anymore.

Submitted by Mimmi in Finland, August 2011

I have been very sick in the hospital and I am still here. My wonderful mother brought this to me today, and it made me cry! I do feel Surrounded by Love looking at her. My mom's love heals all. I am sure I will be home soon, surrounded by even more love!

Submitted by Brenda in Iowa, July 2011

This is the second figurine given to me for my 70th Birthday last week. Close To Me is to represent my daughter and myself and Surrounded by Love is to represent the next generation,my grand-daughter. Both were given by the same family.They are very precious to me and will always be.

Submitted by Marilyn in South Australia, June 2011

I recently lost my nine-year-old old Son Zachary on May 22, 2011 during the tornado in Joplin, MO. A few days ago while at a store I saw this figure of a mother with two boys (Quietly); it was the image of me and my boys. I have afour-year-old son also. It really just captured us. I will look upon this and always remember 'us' together, surrounded by love.

Submitted by Crystal in MO, June 2011

The bouquet represents the beauty of each person who has been at my side during my ordeal with cancer. I cried when I opened the box and saw this figurine. I wish that I could have all my family, friends, doctors and nurses who have surrounded me during this so I could tell them how thankful and grateful I am for their love and support.

Submitted by Darlene in FL, May 2011

This angel could not been more PERFECT! I just finished having my last chemotherapy session, and my sister sent me this angel. Throughout my whole ordeal, I've been "Surrounded With Love." My family, co-workers, my doctors and all of the nurses have shown me patience, compassion, genuine and sincere thoughtfulness, but especially love! Keeping these angels/figurines on display reminds me every day of how blessed I am. I give God the glory every day for my attitude, motivation, my life! I am thankful for my life especially because of all the people God has placed in my life, especially because of the family he placed me with, but especially because of His love for me. I want to send this love back to all of these people. I especially want God to know that I love Him, I trust Him, I have been carried because of my faith in Him. Thank you for allowing me to share this with you.

Submitted by Darlene in FL, May 2011

I received this very special figurine as a belated birthday present from my dear friend, Paige. I knew of her during my boyfriend's freshmen year of college, and finally became friends with her at the beginning of my freshmen year. And she has been such a wonderful friend in my life, I couldn't ask for a more caring and patient friend. When I tore the wrapping paper off my gift, I enjoyed the simplicity of the card board box and the "Willow Tree" logo. As I took the figurine out of the box, I was struck by its simplicity yet extraordinary beauty and deep meaning. She told me, "It's so you know you're always loved." That's when I knew for sure I had a friend who was going to stick by me through thick and thin. When she gave me the gift, she was visiting from her hometown. My boyfriend thought to take us to the beach, She had only been to the beach once in her life and had never seen Lake Michigan. Once we got there, she was so excited and couldn't believe the beauty of the dunes, the sun setting on the water, or how the sky and water blended to the point where one couldn't tell the difference. Now every time I look at my figurine, I think of how Paige made me feel so loved, and how we ended the sitting on the sand as the sun went down.

Submitted by Brianna in IN, May 2011

I have admired these beautiful figurines for quite some time. Last year I suffered a "melt down" and became very depressed. After having counseling and being on antidepressants I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Through my counseling I discovered thaT indeed I am surrounded by love. I just bought my first piece; I am sure I will buy many more pieces to mark the different stages of my life from now on.

Submitted by barbara in new zealand, May 2011

I bought this for my six year old daughter who was the flower girl at my Wedding on this past Earth Day/Good Friday.
I thought it would be a good "big girl" addition to her new room as well as a reminder of her holding my bouquet and of the wedding.
Surrounded by Love was the perfect name for this gift for me, as we had a private wedding. My husband I met in seventh grade, and later reconnected. His mother, my parents and my darling daughter were all Surrounded by Love, as was I.

Submitted by Mary in FL, April 2011

I was born the youngest of four children, the other three being much older than me. As I was growing up my mother would always tell me I was Surrounded by Love. She would tell me, "SBL" or write SBL in a note card. No one else knew our special code word but she & I. I truly always have felt SBL. When I upwrapped my SBL Willow Tree figure for my most recent birthday (a gift from who else but my mother?) I was happy to look around the room at my family and experience the overwhelming feeling of being Surrounded by Love.

Submitted by Katricia in IN, April 2011

I just recevied my first Willow Tree gift for my birthday, Surrounded by Love. It is a most beautiful piece and I was so touched to get this from my daughter. The story around it has touched my heart. My daughter is very special to me and this piece meant the world. She is so thoughtful and it has brought special meaning to our love and friendship. Thank you for helping her choose this special gift.

Submitted by Joan in New Jersey , April 2011

Today in March 2011 my youngest son Don and his fiancee sent me your sculpture Surrounded by Love. The significance of this for me is that the flowers the lady is holding remind me of ALL my dear family. I live in another state from all my family, and looking at this figure on my windowsill is a lovely reminder daily.
Susan, your talent for sculpture is increased by the sentiment in each figure. Thank you.

Submitted by victoria in New Mexico, March 2011

I have just turned 30 and this was given to me as a present. I am overwhelmed by my friends and this ornament shows that i am loved.

Submitted by Anna in England, March 2011

I am going in for minor surgery tomorrow and my girlfriend just walked in my office with "Surrounded by Love." I feel so much better just having received such a heartfelt gift.

Submitted by leslie in ct, February 2011

Our first Willow Tree piece was given to my husband by our oldest daughter. It was "Father & Daughter." A few years ago both my husband & I bought each other "Promise" for our anniversary. That was a funny coincidence. Now I received "Surrounded by Love" from our youngest daughter for my 55th birhtday. These figures remind us of the love shared in our family.

Submitted by Mary in MN/US, February 2011

We are three friends, sharing 32 years and 44 years of friendship. One friend just died of pancreatic cancer. We have always bought each other WillowTrees. When she died this week 'Surrounded by Love' was the perfect choice to remember her by because she was a gardner. We can just see her with that big fat bouquet of red flowers in her face. It brings us happiness and peace.

Submitted by Judith in MT, February 2011

I received this Willow Tree from a friend after my husband of 20 years passed away from a sudden illness. It not only reminds me of the love that he surrounded me with for 20+ years, but also the love that surrounds me now from my family and friends during this difficult time.

Submitted by Deanna in IA, December 2010

I bought this figurine and the Beautiful Wishes(lily figurine) for my partner's birthday. Our daughter's middle name is Pabi, which is Welsh for Poppy. His eldest daughter's middle name is Lili--quite special, I thought, and he loved that.

Submitted by gayle in wales, November 2010

I received this beautiful piece as a gift from my sister-in-law after being a part of her 9-18-10 wedding as a personal attendant and cake server. Willow Trees are timeless and cherished gifts that I love to receive. I write in pencil on the bottom of the several pieces I receive to remember those who have been so thoughtful in giving this collection to me. My collection surrounds me at home and work.

Submitted by Michelle in Iowa, September 2010

I began collecting Willow Tree only this year 2010 - my mother has several pieces on display in her home of which I have purchased for her birthdays and Christmas. I always adored them.

This year my husband of only 12 months was diagnosed with cancer, and due to time taken from work to care and support him my lovely work colleagues purchased a Willow Tree Angel for me as a gift.

This was it... my opportunity to begin a collection of angels for myself, which would have more meaning than anything else I could think of.

I have since been given the Angel of Miracles and Surrounded by Love, and the With Love Angel.

In a time of turmoil, distress and the fear of the unknown these beautiful figurines seem to reign an air of peace and serenity in my home and I find myself smiling whenever I look at them.

Thank you for creating these beautiful and meaningful figurines... they are bringing me more comfort than you will ever know.

Submitted by Karen in North East Lincolnshire, August 2010

I'm pregnant right now with our first baby - a little girl! We couldn't be more excited, and we've decided to name her Poppy. My husband is in the military and we loved the symbolism of Remembrance, but also, I grew up calling my dad Poppy, and we have a very special relationship. I am buying this figurine for our little girl - she will know she is always surrounded by our love!

Submitted by Rebecca in Ontario, Canada, July 2010

My beautiful daughter Lauren has just turned 24. She's been a ray of sunshine in our lives - mine, my husband's, her two older brothers (all born within three years and three months). We're an EXTREMELY close family. She has a chronic illness and we know that every minute that we manage to all be together is a special blessing. Yellow roses are of special significance to her and indicative of the special mother/daughter bond beetween her and me. I found a figurine to show her how special she is and how deep into our hearts she is. Wendy

Submitted by wendypinker@live.co.za in South Africa, June 2010

I received my first Willow Tree (Mother and Daughter) when my 21 year daughter passed away. I have been collecting ever since. Each one has a unique and wonderful memory. My all time favorite is Happiness, the little girl with her arms outstretched with the three blue birds.
When my daughter was small and she wanted to catch a bird, her daddy told her to go out under the tree and hold your arms out and be real quiet. She did, and I have picture of her standing under a tree with her arms outstretched, being very quiet. I was shopping with my mother today and I saw a new Willow Tree figurine, Surrounded by Love. My daughter's favorite color was orange and we had all orange flowers for her funeral. This little angel holding the orange flowers reminded me of her and I just had to bring her home.

Submitted by Janice in Illinois, May 2010

I was diagnosed with breast cancer a week ago, and a close friend gave me this figurine. I truly do feel surrounded by love with all of the love and prayers of my friends and family at this time, and your figurine will walk my journey with me. Thank you!

Submitted by Sheila in Ontario, Canada, April 2010

This figure was given to me by my husband during his first deployment. It is easily my favorite out of my collection. Every time I see it I am reminded that no matter how far away he may be, I am always surrounded by his love.

Submitted by Courtney in Colorado, April 2010

This figure was given to me by some dear friends after I had surgery. It always makes me feel special and every time I look at her, I think of my friends and the thoughtfulness they have shown me.

Submitted by Lesley in Missouri, March 2010

This was given to me from my sister who brought it on behalf of my children for Mother's Day. As a single mom it made me feel so loved, not only by my little ones but also by my sister and my whole family

Submitted by Lesley in United Kingdom, March 2010

I was given this figurine from my parents on Valentine's Day 2010. I love it so much! It is my very first Willow Tree and appropriately is my new favorite. I will definitely start my collection soon!

Submitted by Lauren in Nevada, February 2010

My husband gave this to me this morning for Valentine's Day. I absolutely love it and will put it with my collection. This was a pefect Valentine's gift and the flowers will never fade.