So he has had this teddy bear since he was a baby. When he moved out a few years ago he left it behind at his moms. This teddy bear used to be his shadow when he was little - took it everywhere he went. Naturally, the teddy was weathered and needed some TLC. He told me recently that he kinda missed his teddy. His mom recently did spring cleaning so I called to have her set him aside to surprise him and have him restored. SHE THREW HIM AWAY. When I told my boyfriend a while ago that I was going to restore his bear he got teary eyed and almost cried. I just found out his mom threw him away and I am crushed I have to tell him when he comes home from work. 😭😭😭