A Hug Full of Tears: Dustin and His Sister Lizzy

Some moments take your breath away.
There are times when words fall short, and a single glance or gesture says it all.

This was exactly what happened when we received a video from Lizzy’s family.

A loss too great

Lizzy was Dustin’s little sister. Far too soon, her family had to say goodbye. For Dustin, that loss is part of every day. The empty space is there — in his home, in his heart, in his life.

And then came the moment he was allowed to open the Teddify huggable portrait of his sister.

Straight through the heart

Even before the portrait was fully unwrapped, the tears were already streaming down his cheeks. His breathing faltered, and his whole body responded.
When he finally held her in his arms, he completely broke down. He walked over to his mother, clinging tightly to Lizzy, and whispered:

“Thank you.”

Just two words...but they said everything.

The power of a Teddify huggable portrait

A Teddify huggable portrait does not take away the loss. It cannot undo the grief.
But it does give something to hold on to. Something soft that looks familiar, that carries memories, that feels like love.

For Dustin, it wasn’t just a gift. It was a piece of Lizzy, close to him again — if only for a moment.

Gratitude and emotion

We feel deeply moved and grateful that we were allowed to make this for Lizzy’s family.
This is why we exist: to make love tangible, especially when words are not enough.