Item SKU: 26073
Tenderness
Treasuring a rare, quiet and tender moment of motherhood
I tried to capture a quiet moment in time, since they are so rare when you have a young child. At that age, about 18 months — they're their own little person — with a defined personality separate from your own. This is one rare and tender moment together — in sync with each other.
Your Stories 
I received this item today for my birthday from my husband. We have a one year old and every morning when I pick him up out of his crib, this is how my husband finds us. Foreheads touching, just gazing into one another's eyes. This sculpture really touched my heart because my son is so dear to me. Every time I look at this (even when he is grown and "too cool" to cuddle with his momma) I will remember those beautiful moments with him.
Submitted by Angely in TEXAS, July 2011
My mother gave me this figurine for Christmas when my now 4 year old was 2... it's my first Willow Tree and I adore it. I am a single mother of one amazing little boy whose father is not a part of our lives in any way, and for me this figurine symbolizes all the wonderful moments my son and I share, the protection I feel for him, and the love he provides me in a seemingly never-ending supply. I keep it right where I can see it whenever I am in my bedroom, and it makes me smile almost as much as my son does.
Submitted by Leah in Florida, July 2010
My Mama just passed on April 30th. I never thought when I was younger that I would only have Her for 25 years of my life. I'm thankful for the time I had with her, and I"m thankful that she is a beautiful angel with the Lord now. A close friend to the family, "Mama Stasia," lost her husband just ten days later. Even though she is dealing with the loss of her own husband she took the time to send me a box with this beautiful angel inside. She wrote "Each time you look at my gift, I pray that you will remember your mother as God's special angel. Know that the child she is holding in her arms is you, her precious daughter whom she loved with all her heart." Mama Stasia, if you read this, know that I love you and thank you so much. This has touched my heart in so many ways. Thank you!
When I thought of my mom, this was my first thought: When I was a little girl my mama held me just like that as she danced and sang to me. So this angel really does touch my heart. I love you, Mommy. Forever my Mommy you'll be. I'll be with you again one day. Save a place for me.
Submitted by Judy in South Carolina, May 2010
In April of 2010 I lost a baby pretty far in my pregnancy. I was devasted. We had our daughter, Brielle, cremated and my husband and I originally decided to spread her ashes at a playground. But when we got her ashes back, I just couldn't do it. I decided to put her ashes in the "Angel of Mine" memory box, and I got the statue "Tenderness" to keep next to it as it reminds me of myself and my 3 year old always by her side.
Submitted by Nadine in Massachusetts, May 2010
I am a first time mom to a wonderful son. This was given to me as a gift from a good friend who has been like a "mentor" mom to me. I love it so much. It really captures those sweet treasured moments I have with my little boy. Looking at this statue always reminds me of that special bond we have with each other.
Submitted by Kelli in Indiana, January 2010
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