The Importance of a Hug

I read an article recently about a well known man in the UK who was given a teddy bear when he was 2 yrs old and kept it with him always, even until his death. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21265701) This warmed my heart as it validated my own love of teddies. My collection includes one that was my mother's, given to me as a small child. She is now over 60 years old.
Over the years I have collected many teddies and one of the most important deciding factors is their "huggability." There is something truly comforting about hugging a teddy bear. It quite simply soothes the soul, well at least it does for me.
Which is why I've been very impressed by The Serious Teddy Bear Company. Their mission is to bring teddies back to adults. Did you know that for some elderly folks in nursing homes, a teddy bear is the only family or comfort they may have? I recently gave over 25 teddies to a nursing home so that those elderly without families to visit had something to love and hug.
My journey with daughter's brain cancer has been very isolating for me but the thing that remains are my teddy bears. I sleep with one every night.
I would cherish the opportunity to win a teddy from The Serious Teddy Bear Company. They truly know the importance of a good hug. (http://bearhugs-theblog.com/win-a-free-hug-sweepstakes/)
Now, go hug a teddy bear!!!