05/27/2025
"Poppa Bears"
I had the deep honor of creating memory bears for a family grieving the loss of their beloved "Poppa."
Each stitch was guided by love, memory, and reverence for a man whose presence clearly left a lasting imprint on the hearts around him.
Poppa never said goodbye. When told "I love you," he’d simply reply, “Alright.” And in his own gentle way, that said everything.
His daughter shared a message he would want to pass on through these bears:
“Hold these bears close to your heart when you think of me. I will always be in your heart. Alright, see you later.”
To the family—thank you for trusting me with such sacred pieces of your story. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers for comfort as you navigate this loss. May these bears serve as a soft reminder of the love that never leaves.