
I started my collection in high school when my cheerleading coach gave me one as a 'Thank You' gift for my dedication during the season, it was the Friendship figuirine of the angel holding the cat. My love for Willow Tree started there. I received the "Promise" figurine for my bridal shower from my mother and from there my collection has grown. I now own seven Willow Tree angels, figurines, etc. and will continue buying more. I love the design of them. They are just beautiful. Keep creating beautiful pieces! Thank you!
I bought this for my mother on her birthday last year. She already had The Loving Angel,wich I bought for her,and the With Affection,wich she bought herself. She really loves these sculptures,as do I. I really hope to get my own someday,maybe for a birthday gift. I am thinking about buying one of these for a Valentine's Day gift now for my best friend--that will be so great!
My kitty, Tigger, was my best friend. He was the only kitten that survived a rainstorm on my farm. When I found him he was already near death. With the veterinarian's help I nursed him back to health. I promised God that if He would save this kitty I would make sure he had the best life a kitty could ever want. That was 15 years ago. He passed away in November of 2009. I,of course, was heartbroken. I received this Willow Tree Angel for Christmas this year and was moved to tears because I did so cherish his friendship. And I am reminded that an Angel is holding him just like this angel is holding the kitty, giving him hugs. Tigger is waiting in an angel's arms for me to cross over. The Angel will hand him over to me. When I look at my angel figurine, I am comforted and reassured by the sweetness of this carving. Thank you so much! Words really cannot express how peaceful I feel when I look at this Willow Tree classic.
Several years ago, my dear cat was sick and at the vet's office. I was an hour away at work when the vet called to tell me my cat had passed on. I was very upset, as we had just lost our little dog a few months before. My manager (also my mentor) brought this angel to me in memory of my kitty, she knew how much I loved him. She has moved on to other adventures, and I have moved locations at my job, but this is on my shelf as a reminder of her love and caring for me and that my kitty is in a special place.