Some time ago, I made a gift for a friend of mine, but I was unable to share it for fear that she had not yet received it. My Friend is the mother of two precious baby girls, two beautiful sisters. Tragically, Big Sis arrived too early and her moments on Earth were too few. This summer, Little Sis entered the world and was enveloped by the love of her Sweet Mama, her Proud Papa, her Big Sis and her Aunties around the world. When a new baby is born to a family after the loss of a child, that new baby is often referred to as a "rainbow baby". Here is one of the best explainations of why "rainbow baby" is such an appropriate term:
"In some circles, babies born to families after the loss of a child are referred to as "Rainbow Babies." The idea is that the baby is like a rainbow after a storm. "Rainbow Babies" are the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope."
After seeing this beautiful definition, I knew I needed to do something with it. So I scoured the interwebs for ideas and came across some lines from the song, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". The words were perfect. They were drenched with meaning and with hope. I knew I had to use them. This one is for My Friend and her perfect daughters. ENJOY!
Oh heather this is BEAUTIFUL!
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