Angel Williams #1 (3/1/15) + Angel Williams #2 (27/4/15)

We received our bear on the day we went to the hospital to begin the induction process after our son, MJ, passed away at 33 weeks in November 2024. Grief is such a unique experience for each person, and the loss of a child can feel incredibly lonely. But this little bear is a reminder that my partner and I are not alone in our grief, and in that, we find a bittersweet comfort.

Ten years on, Angel Williams #1 and Angel Williams #2 are surely carried in the hearts of their loved ones—but they are also now carried in ours. In the hardest moments of our lives, we have felt the kindness of those who have walked this path before us, and that kindness has meant more than words can express. This little bear is now a forever-treasured member of our family, reminding us that MJ is not alone. We like to think that as he became an angel, Angel Williams #1 and Angel Williams #2 were there, holding his little hands.