Woman provides comfort to grieving families by crafting memory bears from clothing

When we lose a loved one, we feel like our whole world collapses and the sorrow that settles in our heart can be overwhelming. In those times of grief, nothing seems to help ease the pain, but life is miraculous at times and comfort can come from unexpected places.

21-year-old Mary MacInnes from U.K. is giving grieving families something to hold on to while doing their best to overcome their pain. This incredible young lady is creating teddy bears from the clothes of the people who left this world.

Posted by Mary Mac on Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Memory Bears started after a friend of hers asked her to craft one. The next moment, other started asking for these special “toys.” However, Mary had to say no because she was way too busy with her fashion studies. “I turned them down because I wanted to concentrate on university and a career in bridal,” she told the Metro.

But you know what they say. Things don’t always turn the way we have imagined, so Mary found herself creating teddy bears and she never looked back. It’s been seven years now that she is doing it. Some of them even include pockets for storing ashes or letters.

Good Morning from gran & papa bear made from dressing gown, shirt & tie 🧸

Posted by Mary Mac on Sunday, 8 December 2019

Of course, it’s not always easy, because she meets many different people who lost someone they loved and cared for, so she feels their pain. “Recently I had a 37-year-old man pleading with me to make his two daughters aged 10 & 12 bears before Christmas. He insisted on paying in full and gave me £10 extra asking me to post them to his girls,” Mary said. “It turned out he has terminal cancer and won’t see Christmas. I cried the whole time I cut out, sewed and stuffed those two little bears.”

At the same time, she’s happy her hand-made creations can bring comfort when people need it the most.

Dressing Gown bear is waving to you.
Let’s see who waves back. Comment your city please.
My memory bears have joined…

Posted by Mary Mac on Monday, 9 December 2019

“I love seeing their faces take on character and I’m absolutely loving life. I really enjoy meeting my customers when they collect bears – 80% burst into tears. I think that’s because garments arrive as sad reminders of the past then it’s almost as if new life is breathed into them,” she told Metro.

“They become something that’s much more acceptable to cuddle and talk to, and the feedback is they definitely can help the grieving process,” she added.

💕Lacey 💕
Angel memory bear, from baby gros 👼 ✂️🧵🐻

Posted by Mary Mac on Friday, 15 November 2019

These teddy bears are the perfect way to keep our loved ones close even after their death.

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