For some, babies born 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. The name lovingly conveys 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.
So on that note, I designed this set of gifts for a lovely friend's rainbow baby that began with that concept of rainbows but ended with my own twist.
Without clouds there is no rain, without rain you can't have a rainbow, and without a rainbow the world would be without hope. Since rain reminds me of tears. Tears of pain and despair turned into tears of hope & joy, the little hearts here are a playful and fun representation of the tears lovingly shed not only for her loss but for the joy that new life brings.
Without clouds there is no rain, without rain you can't have a rainbow, and without a rainbow the world would be without hope. Since rain reminds me of tears. Tears of pain and despair turned into tears of hope & joy, the little hearts here are a playful and fun representation of the tears lovingly shed not only for her loss but for the joy that new life brings.
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Original design by Cambria Laine.
Baby mobile cut from poplar, hand painted, with ribbons hand stitched into place.
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^ Cloud heart longies and modified aviatrix baby hat ^
^Hand stitched wall hanging (wool felt & T-shirt jersey)
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