This is known as a Memory Bear and it's made up by clothing of Ray's I sent to one his sisters in England, mostly jeans and track suit pants, with the tie being made from one of shirts he wore at times and I thought really suited him. The bear arrived in the post yesterday. The clothes will make more bears for others to remember him by. He came with a key, to open our hearts to the bear.
It cost me about $70 to send the clothes and about £35 for his sister to send the bear, so about the same.
The bear sits with the cushion at about 35cm tall, nearly 14 inches. Isn't he just lovely and of course I've named him Ray Bear.
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What a fabulous idea. I've not heard of that before but I think it's a great way to remember someone.
ReplyDeleteHere I am reading my first blog of the day and already misty. Ray Bear is gorgeous. And huggable.
ReplyDeleteThat is very clever of his sister. Ray Bear looks like a kindly sort of bear. He looks very huggable.
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat neat key.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I'm glad you did it.
ReplyDeleteThat will keep the memories at arm's length
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely keepsake.
ReplyDeleteWhile photos of the man are scarce for comparison I do believe his sister has captured his essence.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Andrew. I got quite emotional reading this.
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Ray Bear is a class act! and that key is fabulous
ReplyDeleteBig hug for Ray Bear ;-)!
ReplyDeleteRay Bear is beautiful and I like the antique style key too.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and a great idea to have a Ray Bear with a key - great idea Andrew.
ReplyDeleteSmart looking monogrammed tie…complete with tie pin. Will it live at the end of your bed or on the couch?
ReplyDeleteAs an aside - I’ve heard of similar ideas containing some ashes in a heart on the bears chest….not sure I could come at that. This/yours is much more to my liking
Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteWow, I really like that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteYour brain doesn't remember tiny details of your loved one for ever, so you are right to put Ray Bear in a visible and audible location.
ReplyDeleteI would add a Carlton Football Club scarf to remember my late dad's and late son's footy passion.
Memory bears are wonderful and Ray Bear looks just splendid.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea, Andrew. Very sweet indeed.
ReplyDeleteJust seen this Andrew. Ray bear is lovely
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Wonderful idea. A nice way to remember Ray.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you both
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