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Together
For those who have found their true partner in love and life
Your Stories 
On my wedding day, my husband sent me the figurine "Promise" as his "promise" of his love for me. Then on our 1st Valentine's Day as a married couple, my husband gave me the "Together" figurine, as his promise that we would stay "together" forever! Willow Tree figurines are a great way to commemorate every occasion and accomplishment in life!
Submitted by DeAnna in Texas, May 2012
My husband of 22 years has always been the rock in our family, raising three boys who adore him, and now helping our oldest son with our three granddaughters who think their K-pa hung the moon.
My husband was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 bladder cancer that has already metastasized to the lung and brain. His biggest concern is that he will die one day when he is all alone. This figure reminds me of the many recent times he has had to sit down to catch his breath, or just to conserve his energy. I put my arms around him, touching and holding him, making sure that he knows that I am always right there with him, keeping him safe. I want him to know the vows I took when we got married were never taken lightly, and I will be there with him in sickness and health, until death steals him from our lives. I feel that this figure will remind him of my promise to be with him every step of his final journey, never letting him forget how much I love hime, and how grateful I am to still have him, no matter what time we have left.
"You and me" will go into the display case, right next to the Anniversary, Grandmother, Grandfather, Mother and Son, Father and Son, and my favorite, the one he gave me for an earlier anniversary, Together.
This is only a small list of the many Willow Tree figures I have arranged in my display case. Each of the Willow Tree figures is extremely special to me. After my husband's death, which is inevitable at this time, I will be able to feel his presence every time I look at our lives told through our Willow Tree figures. So I have now started giving them to my children and grandchildren for special occasions, so they may look upon their figures and remember the part of their life that it represents, hopefully with the pride and awe I feel every time I look at mine.
Submitted by Kathleen in FL, April 2012
I met up with my high school friend whom I hadn't seen in over 20 years. He had just gotten divorced from a woman. They were given "Together" for an anniversary present and she stuffed it in a box in the closet. She gave it to him in the divorce. When he pulled it out he told me the story and said "We can get rid of it." I said, "No way! It looks just like you and me I love it!" We kept it. I was in a severe car accident and could barely walk. He carried me everywhere for the first two years of our relationship. Then on Christmas morning he asked me to marry him. We then purchased "Embrace" and it sits on our coffee table. It also looks exactly like him and me, the hair color, they way we wear our hair and I am known for always wearing long white dresses all the time! We want "Promise" as our wedding cake topper. It symbolizes our love and how we feel about each other every day. They are such wonderful pieces of artwork to look at and remind us we are soul mates. Thank you so much for your beautiful work and how it makes us feel.
Submitted by Kim in CT, March 2012
My husband and I are professional woodworkers and have been together for 20 years now. I got my first piece "Together" on my wedding day, which also happened to be our 13 year anniversary at that time. I thought the description of the piece was beautiful. Then one year later my father-in-law bought us "Anniversary". Since then we search every store that sells Willow Tree for your husband and wife pieces. We have all four pieces and look forward to more to come. They hold a special place in our hearts.
Submitted by Lisa in Ontario, Canada, March 2012
The thing that means the most to me is my family--the one that I've created over the years, my fiance and soon to be step-daughter, and of course my amazing daughter. My fiance got me "Together" on Valentine's Day 2012, the beginning of my Willow Tree collection. I look forward to growing my collection as my family grows and the years pass. Brand new traditions have been started because of these. I'm completely in love with all of them. Thank you for creating even more love and laughter within my family.
Submitted by Jessica in Virginia, February 2012
Feb.9th,2010 I received 'Together' from my husband; David for our 37th Anniversary. On March 13th I received;'Dreaming Angel','Thoughtful Child','Spirited Child' and 'Caring Child' for my birthday.David knew how much I loved Willow Tree Angels and Figurines, so adding these to my collection became very special to me. I grouped these 5 together because 'Together' represented David & Myself.'Dreaming Angel'represented our daughter April Jodi who died at 4 months old,'Thoughtful Child'our oldest daughter;Renee Ann,'Spirited Child'our daughter;Kara Ann and 'Caring Child'represented our son;William Robert.On May 10th,2010 the day after Mother's Day my husband, best friend, soul mate and love of my life for 37 years died. The grouping I put together is very special to me and I love it dearly.
Submitted by Josette in Michigan, February 2012
This is my first Willow Tree figure. My husband and I were looking at these at a local store and I made a comment about how nice they were. Today, the day before Valentine's my husband hand delivered this to me. It is the first thing he has gotten me as my husband.. We have been married for a month. I will treasure it all my life.
Submitted by LaTisha in Texas, February 2012
Over the years, I have bought and received several angels to go in my collection. Each one has a story, but the one I truly love the most is the one I just received. I got the Together couple and the cake topper version from one of my best friends as I embark on the next chapter in my life. I'm getting married to the most wonderful, sweet man in the fall. It will make my day even more special.
Submitted by Karla in Minnesota, February 2012
This year is the first Valentine's Day my husband and I got to spend together. He was over seas last year, so receiving this figurine was an amazing surprise from him! I pulled it out of the box and immediately cleared a shelf for it so I could display it all year round!
Submitted by Jessica in CA, February 2012
For Christmas 2011 my daughter gave me the Together figurine. On Dec.6,2011 my husband and my soulmate of 32 years passed away very tragically and very unexpectedly he was only 52 years old. Of course I cried but they were not tears of sadness, they were happy tears. It reminded me that even though we are not together in an earthly sense, we will always be together in spirit. Soon we will walk together once again,never to part. Thank you Susan. Please never stop making these carvings they are truly a blessing to those with love and joy in their hearts. Thank you so very much Gods Blessings. Lisa
Submitted by Lisa in washington, January 2012
I have seen the figures in stores, but have never really been interested in them. The first Willow Tree I recieved was from my husband, "Together." I thought it was beautiful. It really holds a spot in my heart.
I am a surrogate mother. The parents saw my "Together" figure on top of my mantel. They gave me the "Cherish" figure right before the birth of the twins. It too is very special to me.
I just wanted to thank the creator of Willow Tree for coming up with such a great idea that can hold so many memories in just one tiny figure. I look at my figures, and remember the days they were given to me, as well as many great memories I have had. People visit my house, see the figures, and I get to share my stories with everyone. Thank you again.
Submitted by Sandi in GA/USA, January 2012
This was the first one that I ever received and it was given to us as a gift at our wedding shower. This was the beginning of my collection. I never actually read what it meant until now, and tears are welled up in my eyes, we have been married 7 years (9.18.04)
Submitted by Carrie in Texas, December 2011
My Willow Tree ornaments were given to me by my son and daughter-in-law upon their wedding (Together), and my daughter and son-in-law for Christmas (Close to Me). I teased my daughter that because she is now taller than I, the 'Close to Me' ornament is backwards) Both of these ornaments are in prominent places in our home, and always bring to mind the love in our blessed family.
Submitted by Brenda in New Brunswick, Canada, November 2011
My first Willow tree was Mother and Daughter, bought for me as a Christmas gift, from my mother, about 2 years ago. A few weeks before my wedding on Oct. 22nd, 2011, my mother and I were eating at a local restaurant that sells these beautiful statues and I commented on how much I had enjoyed the one she bought me a few years ago. While browsing the restuarants selection, I saw "Together" and told my mother how I would like to add it to my collection and how it would be a perfect wedding gift. Lo and behold, my mother presented me with it on my wedding day, just before she walked me down the isle! It is all the more special because my mother, who has stage 4 breast cancer and is terminal gave it to me! Everytime I look at it I will forever be reminded not only of my special day but my beautiful mother.
Submitted by Debra in TExas, October 2011
I started buying the willow tree angels for a dear friend who has been battling breast cancer. I would buy Hope and Courage for her treatments along with other little items to let her know I was thinking of her. I have bought her about 4 angels. She was given a week to live at the end of May and it is now the end of October and is as beautiful as ever. She is no longer being treated. But the special woman that she is just bought me "Together" for my wedding next week. Willow tree will always be special to me and will always make me think of my wonderful friend. Thank you
Submitted by chris in ohio, October 2011
A gift from my mum, this one was for our wedding anniversary, and was my first Willow Tree piece! (I now have four). I am only 28 years old, but my husband & I have been together for 13yrs & married for 9years. We have been through so much over the years, losing four babies, having two beautiful healthy daughters, moving country & all the other worries & happiness in between. This piece fits us perfectly, shows the love & affection we still have for each other after all these years. Beautiful.
Submitted by Colette in Queensland, September 2011
My husband gave this to me when I had my hysterectomy. He brought it to the hospital and it brought so much joy to my day.
Submitted by Katherine in ND, August 2011
My fiance and I were shopping for a gift for our friends who were getting married, and we stumbled on this stunning and perfect representation of our love for one another. Every morning, my love holds me just like this to say good morning. It is a lovely reminder of this daily demonstration of our love! Thank you Susan.
Submitted by Libby in nv, August 2011
Hello Susan! I want to give this beautiful status to my fiance, Parsa, as his birthday gift. He is a designer and manufacturer of handles and knobs. I know he will enjoy of your creativity.
Submitted by Somayeh in Iran, August 2011
I recently got married in March of 2011. We received plenty of wedding presents but our favorite is the Willow Tree "Together" figure. Ironcially we have a photo from our reception and we are in the exact position, but had not seen this gift till after we had gone home. Our three year old goddaughter who was our flower girl picked this out for us.
Submitted by Lisa in PA, August 2011
My mother gave this to my husband and me for our anniversary. She said that it reminded her of us. My husband is my soul mate that I had been looking for my whole life and am lucy to have him in my life.
Submitted by Nancy in Ontario, July 2011
My boyfriend and I went to a cafe yesterday. When we were going back to home we saw a store that had these statues and they made us very emotional! He offered to buy the Together figurine and he gifted it to me. About one month ago, he asked me to marry him! Indeed, we are engaged now.
Submitted by Mona in Iran, July 2011
My sister got me started collecting Willow Tree, she got me quite a few. When she ws only 60 she was told that she had cancer One month later I lost her; that was the hardest thing in my life. My husband was there to support me and embrace me. That was in Nov. For Christmas that year he got me Together, Which I loved. In Feb I lost my husband, the love of my life. So the Willow Trees havea lot of meaning in my life. Thank you so much. My angels are watching over me!
Submitted by Linda in NH, July 2011
I get most of my cards through a local dealer in Margate, NJ. In his store I've seen all of (your) his figures in an enclosed case. This one, the TOGETHER statue, really caught my eye. It was almost saying to me "pick ME, pick ME,please!! I bought it for my wife for Mother's Day(plus, our 35th Wedding anniversary is in June), so, now I'll have some other ideas to look forward to. She was thrilled to get this. Our daughters and our granddaughter were thrilled to see it also.
Submitted by Paul J in New Jersey, May 2011
I have 75 Willowtree figures and angels. This one was given to me by my husband three weeks after we married and were on our honeymoon. They all were given to me and have a very special meaning to them, but this one is the most precious. I know he loves me and this is just a little thing to let me know how much. He added to all my loving memories. Each time I look into the lighted case he built for me to house them and show them off, my heart will melt and thank God for this wonderful man He gave me.
Submitted by Debi in NC, April 2011
I saw this and loved it. I'd bought a number of Willow Tree, all symbolic of the baby we lost and the pregnancies that followed. I wanted this as a happier memory, we still had each other, even after such sadness.
Submitted by Carol in MERSEYSIDE, April 2011
My husband Neal's college degree was in French. When I saw the "J'taime (I love you) figurine I knew it was a sign from him. Neal died two years ago on March 28th. "Together" is how we will remain forever. Lynn
Submitted by Lynn in PA, March 2011
I have been collecting the Willow Tree figurines and memory boxes. I now have Anniversy, Together, Father and Daughter, Father and Son, Sister and Brother, and Brother and Sister. I have been collecting them since I lost my husband very suddenly last year. It is a way to keep him in my thoughts. My daughter has Father and Daughter also. She says it reminds her of her father.
Submitted by Mrs Lorna in england united kingdom, March 2011
My mum gave us this one as our first anniversary present, and ever since she has given us another with every change in our life. With our first child she gave us the New Dad; With the birth of our eldest daughter she gave us Quietly, and then she gave us Home. When our second baby girl was born four weeks early she brought me Angel of Mine. I now have three happy and healthy children. My mother continues to buy your beautiful figures for me. I am getting quite a collection which fills every corner of my house. I love them! Thank you so much for making such lovely heart warming pieces. I have given my husband and children gifts of Willow Tree, for them to take away with them when they leave home
Submitted by Caroline in UK, February 2011
I purchased "Together" to represent the love that my Husband Rusty and I shared. He was and always will be the love of my life. He suddenly passed away September 22, 2009. He was my best friend and soulmate, and was truly my partner in love and life. Thank you for designing this figurine. Every time that I look at this, it brings back wonderful memories that my husband and I shared and the love that we had for one another.
Submitted by Melinda in wv, February 2011
I waited ten years to find that perfect person for me. Last year I met him, and he is truly my dream come true. I want to spend the rest of my life with this man. We are both active duty and separated by over a thousand miles. We are determined to make this work until we can finally be married. I promise to love him for the rest of my life.
Submitted by Heather in California, February 2011
My husband and I were married last month, so today is our very first Valentine's Day as an official family. My birthday is so close to Valentine's Day that we usually don't exchange gifts on this holiday, but today he surprised me with this beautiful figure representing our partnership. So very beautiful and touching!
Submitted by Nicholle in CA, February 2011
My boyfriend purchased this for me as part of my Valentines Day gift this year (2011). The day he purchased it for me was an especially rough day for him, and yet he thought of me. I was so incredibly touched when I opened the box, and saw the figures and read the card! We have both experienced failed marriages, and so to find someone to share all of the ups and downs of life with has been incredible. This figure seems to capture the way we often stand! He will be deploying to Afghanistan soon, and I will cherish this figure each and every day because of all it means to me. I will remember that even in difficult times he thought of me and loves me so much!
Submitted by Dawne in Maryland, February 2011
Hi--
The moment I saw the Willow Tree sculptures I thought about my Love. We live far from each other but I think our hearts are always together. So said to myself that these are the best gifts that I can give him; that every moment he looks at them it will remind him of me. I bought one of them and gave it to him! I will never forget his face and his words when he saw the gift. I'm sure I can never find anything like these sculptures! they talk to me.
Submitted by Saba in Iran, February 2011
Some years ago my husband and I were on holiday. I saw the figurine with two people and I bought it for our wedding day.
After a while I found a store in my own town which have these nice things, and I bought myself the Angel of Freedom.
Perhaps a year later I was visiting my half sister, who I met when we both had grown up. I got a present from her. The present was the Angel of Love. We had not met for several years, and the gift filled my heart. Later I bought a present for a friend who had a baby. I had to buy two babies in one box, and I only gave one baby to my friend and keep the other for myself.
My husband and I have been married for a long time and I wish us to be old together, so I bought the old man and wife.
Today I got a gift from my daughter, a birthday present, the Angel of Caring. She said that I should read the text in the paper because that was me. I was so happy. Then she asked if she could ask me a question about the baby piece, and I said of course. Is the baby my little sister who was dead when she was born, she asked. I had never thought in this way, but it got me to thinking.
When I look at all my pieces I feel very calm, and they give me so much good energy.
With love
Mona-Lisa
Submitted by Mona-Lisa in Sweden, January 2011
My mom and dad purchased this Willow Tree for me and my future husband in honor of our engagement. We got engaged on 12-11-10. It was the perfect gift to celebrate that occasion.
Submitted by Christine in MO, January 2011
My wonderful husband bought me 'Together' for Christmas. We got married in August. Instead of a bridal waltz we did a special choreographed dance which started with the exact pose shown by the 'Together' figurine. My husband had the photo of the start of our dance printed on canvas and it sits on a little easel next to the figurine. He also made me an album and dvd of all our favorite photos, titled 'Together'. We are now expecting our first baby and will have to update our Willow Tree collection.
Submitted by Sharon in Victoria, Australia, January 2011
"Together", touched my heart ("Promise", did not seem right as I am divorced). Together is my prayer for finding my "true partner in love and life." My gratitude to you Susan for the simple, peaceful beauty of your work. Many blessings, Sonia
Submitted by sonia in australia, December 2010
For many years I have given Willow Tree's as gifts but this is my first one given to me as a gift. My husband has stood by me for many years while my immediate family has changed. I lost my father to lung cancer and my (sibling) sister to leukemia. For the last year and a half I have been taking care of my elderly mother in our home. Just a week befor Christmas the doctors advised me to enter her into a nursing home. Her health is deteriorating and my health needs improvement. So my loving husband gave me the "Together" figure as a gift for Christmas. It means a great deal to me. He not only physicaly holds me up but spiritually also with his love and prayers in the 41 years of marrage December the 12th. I will remember the support of the gift always. Cheryl from Oklahoma 2010
Submitted by cheryl in oklahoma/USA, December 2010
This is the first collection I truly love . I've done many different collections over the years, and this is the 1first one that I am so proud to display. I just started this year and now have eight pieces; they all mean something to me. My husband went overboard and bought me three for Christmas. This one is my favorite, for on January 1st we will be married 30 yrs. He is my true love. I hope to find the Anniversary one next.
Submitted by Vicki in Ca, December 2010
I bought the following pieces: Anniversary, Brother and Sister, Heart of Gold, Je t'aime, and Together this year for Christmas for my family. I did not do it to celebrate a significant event of any sort.
I was in the Hallmark store and loved the brown tone of the figures -my mother is Dutch - blond hair and blue eyes, my father is African-American and Native American, and my biological sister and I are mixed. We have adopted two other kids who have become our family, and my biological sister now has a child. These pieces showed our family, various ages and colors, even ethnicities, and those pieces captured us where we are now. Who knows if my sister will have more kids or I'll have a family of my own, but these figures capture us where we are now and hold us in this moment in time, celebrating our growth thus far and looking forward to the future growth and love to be brought into our lives. Thank you for brown tones and various figures to choose from that reflect our lives.
Submitted by Liz in MD, December 2010
I love Willow Tree ornaments. The first time I ever saw one I was on my first ever vacation and my husband couldnt go-- how I missed him! I was at the beach for the first time in my life; I was 30 years old, sad and lonely while on vacation. While I was walking past one of the gift shops I looked thru the window and saw the Together figurine. I thought it looked just like my husband and me. I bought it and brought it home, and since then have added many many more through the years to my collection, all of which look so much like my family
Submitted by Fawn in wv, December 2010
I absolutely fell in love with Willow Tree about five years ago. Something about every piece just touches my heart. I started buying them as gifts for people close to me, hoping they would realize how much I loved the pieces, but no one ever gifted them to me. Anyway, three years ago, I met a wonderful man who caught the clue. Our first Christmas together he gave me the Together piece. I met his family that year, and each had a piece to give me as well. Then my birthday came and I received another--and then it stopped. Two days ago, December 11,2010, this wonderful man and I married. Before the ceremony I was handed a gift sent by him--it is the Je t'aime piece. I love it and it was such an appropriate gift for me on that day. That piece will always be the most special to me; however, I just love all the pieces. The other most precious to me is the Hope piece, because my three year old daughter has many medical issues. My husband gave that piece to me before my daughters first surgery. These pieces mean the world to me and I hope to keep collecting them. Thank you for just beautiful art that absolutely tugs at the heart!
Submitted by Kerri in NC, December 2010
I have been collecting Willow Tree and giving them as gifts to family and friends for awhile. I saw 'Together' at a hospital gift shop and immediately thought about my fiance. It reminded me of us. I couldn't help but to notice how much love and tenderness this piece showed. I smiled when I looked at it, and chuckled to myself as the man resembles my fiance with the hairstyle, and the woman's hair is long like mine though our hair is black, but what captivated me was the way the figurines came to life. So gentle, kind, loving and beautiful. It reminds me of how loving we are when we're together. I hope to get this piece for us soon.
Submitted by Erin in OR, December 2010
My story is about a girl I've known for over 20 years. Now i have her in my life and I will not let her go; she is my life. We are as one with each other. I love her so much it hurts to be away from her. I am in the Army and am always being sent away for missions; I have spend a lot of time away from her. Every time I am home and we are together we never want to be apart. She means the world to me.
Submitted by John in MA, November 2010
My husband and I started collecting when we were given “Together” for our wedding. I was addicted after that. We have one for every change in our family. In April of this year we adopted a three-year-old daughter from China. I have two biological sons too and I wanted my figurine for her to have black hair so it truly symbolized her in our family of Willow Trees. I bought “Child of my Heart” and with a little black paint that toddler looks just like a three-year-old Chinese girl with the short hair she had. Shortly after that we bought the “Brothers” and “Miss You." I removed the balloon and painted her hair. When I put the two together they are perfect size for my little family. Isaac is six, Kodiak four, and Ying Ying three. How perfect they set the stage of my family. I can’t even help looking so far into the future when my children are teens and what figurines I will buy to represent the changes in their lives.
I adore all the little angel sets and although I am not wanting the “angels," I am having so much fun figuring out how to mix and match the pieces to fit my family and myself perfectly!!!
THANK YOU
Submitted by Trina in Idaho, November 2010
I first saw "Together" on a UK Army base in Germany a few years ago and fell in love with it there and then. My husband was in Canada for 4 months and i was missing him. When I left the shop he called me on my mobile describing some lovely statues he had seen. I sent him back into the shop to find out the name of them and it was Willow Tree. I now have nine figurine's and the Nativity. They are a joy to me and I hope to get some more.
Submitted by Elizabeth in United Kingdom, October 2010
I saw "Together" whilst out shopping with my Mum, I loved it instantly: it reminds me of the times that my partner and I have stood together at our favourite spot in the Lake District. We left the shop and I soon forgot about it, until six months later when my Mum got it for me for Christmas! My partner loves it too! We're also having the cake topper at our wedding in 12 days time!
Submitted by Amanda in United Kingdom, October 2010
My boyfriend is in the National Guard and has been in Afghanistan since January. When he came home in July he heard me mention how much I love Willow Tree. My birthday was last week and as part of my gift he ordered me the "Together" Willow Tree and had it mailed to me. It filled me with happiness and love knowing that every time I look at my Willow Tree he is there beside me.
Submitted by Nicole in New Hampshire, October 2010
My husband passed away 6 months ago and when I saw that Willow Tree had a figurine "My Girls", I knew it would be perfect for my two daughters. On my way home from purchasing theirs I stopped at a consignment store and saw they had the Willow Tree figurine "Together". The card read, "For those who have found their true partner in love and life". It was just perfect for me. I own five other Willow Tree figurines, but "My Girls", and the "Together" figurines are by far the most meaningful to me and will always be my favorites.
Thank you for your beautiful art & the comfort the figurines bring during difficult times.
JZ
Submitted by Joanne in Iowa, October 2010
I received this figurine from my husband on our one-year wedding anniversary. It is another beautiful piece of art in the Willow Tree collection that represents the love we share. I now own four Willow Tree figurines (also in my collection are "Cherish", "Promise", and "New Life"), and I look forward to collecting more in the future.
Submitted by Emily in Alabama, June 2010
I received my first Willow tree angel some years ago, I am from Chile and every time that I visit the USA I try to get a new figure for myself, or family, or friend. I just loved it! With the past earthquake in Chile I lost two of my favorite figurines "Together" and "Promise", and I hope to have them again. Every Willow Tree figurine transmits a lot of feelings and good memories. It is amazing how a piece of art brings good things into your life. Great art!
Submitted by Elizabeth in Chile, March 2010
I saw the Willow Tree figurines at one of our stores here and fell in love with them. I came home from work one day and my boyfriend surprised me--he had placed the "Together" figurine on our fireplace mantle. He said that was us and how he loves me so much.
Submitted by Melanie in Ontario, Canada, February 2010
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