-The heart is to remind us that our hearts deserve a safe place, where we
will be treated with kindness, where we give kindness in return.
-The pearl is to remind us that we are valuable in the lives of our
children.
-The diamond (actually an Austrian crystal) is to remind us that we are
all diamonds in the rough, and that sometimes we need to dig deep to find
the treasure in others and ourselves.
- The leaf is to remind us that there are many seasons to our lives,
times of growth, of flourishing, of letting go and quiet waiting.
-The star is to remind us to give word to our wishes and dreams.
-The teardrop is to remind us that tears of sadness and laughter are
cleansing, and are important to shed.
- The rose quartz is said to promote healing of heartache and loneliness.
- The ring is to remind us of the love we have for our children and the
commitment we have made to be a loving presence in their lives.
- And finally, these beads are strung on a fine wire cable, to remind all
birthmothers that they are connected, and that we are stronger together than
we are apart.
Brenda Romanchik
Copyright 2000