Valerie Watts’ joy at expecting a baby turned to heartbreak when she gave birth to a stillborn son, Noah. She kept his crib as a painful reminder of her loss. During a yard sale, Gerald Kumpula noticed the crib and asked if it was for sale. Although hesitant,
Watts agreed. Kumpula didn’t learn about the crib’s history until his wife spoke with Watts. Deeply moved, he transformed the crib into a bench and returned it to Watts. When she saw the bench, Watts was overcome with emotion. The bench now serves as a poignant symbol of her journey and a connection to her son.
