Hi Peggi,

The bears have arrived and they are just beautiful. After I read the l little message tucked in the pocket I had myself a good cry....I can see my mom in each of them, and the occasions she wore them. I am getting choked up and teary-eyed just describing my reaction to you. I just wish you were here when I opened the box, because I just wanted to hug you. I could tell how lovingly you positioned each bear and actually wrapped the remaining items in their own tissue paper.

The pictures were so cute as they were all lined up on your couch. My mom would have loved them....her first reaction would have been a big awwwww. I don't know if I ever mentioned to you how much she loved teddy bears... that is another reason why when I saw Barb's bear I knew I just had to ask you to do them for my family. Mom's living room still has her favorites sitting around just the way she left them. One of these will now be my Dad's.

You have a special gift, Peggi, and I can't thank you enough for honoring my Mom's memory in such a beautiful way. Wish I could give you a million dollars as that is what your work means to me and my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the hearts of each of my brothers and sister and Dad too. I will let you know what their reaction was.....if anything like mine, we will need a box of kleenex.

Take care, keep sewing and God bless you for making such a difference in the lives of others touched by such loss and sorrow....we miss her so much but will be comforted by a tight hug of your bear.

Gratefully and fondly,

- E