The customer responded, and asked if I could possibly have the bear ready by Mothers Day. It's for his wife - they lost their little boy at birth in February, and he wanted to give her a bear made from the blanket wrapped around little Archer during his brief time with them.
If Mother's Day had been the next day, I would have said yes.
One of the thing I love about custom work is hearing the stories of the people who wore the clothes, or about the loved baby (now toddler or grade-schooler) who used the blanket. But a baby who only lived for a day? I shed more than a few tears while making this little guy, and I hope that he brings some healing to the parents.
I can't even imagine a situation like that, and I give major props to the dad for knowing that this would have meaning for his wife.
8 comments:
Wow, yes, this got me right in the heart. So glad you could make that special bear.
I am in tears both at the loss of the babe and the sensitivity of the dad.
Good on you for providing the most meaningful bear.
What a sweet and lovely gesture for Dad to do for his wife. I can only imagine the tear you shed while making that adorable bear. I'm weeping now just reading your story. So happy you could do this for a grieving couple. {hugs}
This is just a lovely gesture, on both your part and the husband's. I can't imagine the heartbreak of losing a child, newborn or older doesn't matter.
I suspect her husband's kindness and sensitivity in this gesture will imbue the bear with love and healing. What a tribute that he chose you to help implement their healing.
So thoughtful, Karen. She will always treasure that bear.
I love reading your wonderful stories.
What a beautiful gift! I'm sure it will help the healing process.
Just teared up reading about this - what a wonderful thing to be able to do for this grieving Mother because Mother's Day is going to be hard for her this year!
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