Who are we?

My friend Edie and I started making bears from my son Andy’s clothing during the summer of 2014. This was a very difficult summer for me, but somehow making bears and spending time with Edie, brought me a lot of comfort. It didn’t take long before we started making bears for others that had lost loved ones. We both take pleasure in providing some level of comfort to others. In November 2015, Edie lost her husband at the age of 89. They had been married 66 years. Edie’s children and grandchildren picked out clothing of Dick’s that we used to make several bears that are now cherished by all.

We have since lost other family members and have come to realize that death is a part of life. We must cherish every moment we have together.