a couple of years ago
my wee little was put on a new seizure medication
the side effects greatly affected ones personality
his whole demeanor was changed
anger rose
frustration irritability restlessness
you name
it happened
{no worries...we switch his medication}
so in any and all attempt
to keep peaceful feelings
within this ever so young one
i tried and tried
any and every possible solution
it hit me one day
what about a
CALMING CHAIN
CALMING CHAIN
something he could
hold
hold
touch
feel
see
move in his tiny hands
and with that we sat down and created a little strand of beads
on days when life was left feeling unkind
i gave him his
CALMING CHAIN
CALMING CHAIN
picked him up my lap
&
together
we would take
3 deep breaths and exhale
we would take
3 deep breaths and exhale
a moment to pause
to calm his soul
and fill it back up with peace
this little
CALMING CHAIN
has still been used
CALMING CHAIN
has still been used
in his moments of anger
frustrations or even we he has been scared
for so long
only he had a
CALMING CHAIN
CALMING CHAIN
inspired was i
when i received my autumn equinox gift from
there wrapped up in beautiful eqyption notes
were gorgeous beads and shells
waiting to come to be
i made a
CALMING CHAIN
for me
have you ever wished
during moments of strain
during moments of strain
that you had something with you
to take hold of
to feel
to help guide you
focus your thoughts
or
simply to
to help guide you
focus your thoughts
or
simply to
TO CALM YOU
well i for one have
so with one i had made
i just couldn't stop there
i decided i would try & make a few more
quite pleased i am with these little beauties
now for a leap
i am going to be listing them
i am going to be listing them
kind of nervous if might i say
keep checking back as i shall me adding more
see
i opened an etsy shop
oh hhhmmm lets say
way back in march
hey
some just need a bit more time!
14 comments:
Wow!!!
Just a realy great news,my dear friend:-)*
You has done it!!!I mean,the beginning of you etsy shop,congrats!!!
Those ivory color beads gives me realy calm feeling and they are fascinating nice...
You creativity is beyond lovely and so all-round,I am so happy for you:-)))*
My hugs and Love,
***Violetta***
I was planning to say in my comment -- Why don't you open an Etsy shop for all the marvelous things you make? Ha ha -- I'm off now to check it out. Hooray for you!
What a great idea...a little like the Greek worrybeads, correctamundo? And your creations are so fetching!
Great idea!! I LOVE the ivory rectangular beads!!! Going to check out your shop.............
this is a beautiful idea and something i could have used today.
i just wanted to thank you so much for the extra kind words you left on my blog today about my mom. you are always so kind and sweet to me and i wanted you to know just how much my heart appreciates you!
happy all is well with your wee one.
xo
c
What a gorgeous idea and I'm sure its one that your precious little one will treasure even when not so little anymore... the memories of being snuggled on your knee breathing deeply and knowing safety, love and reassurance... so powerful!
A while ago now my friend knitted me a tiny square with the letters BFG. It was a little tenderness shared between her and I concerning Roald Dahl's book the BFG. In the story, when things got really bad, it was possible to be snuggled up safe in the arms of the Big Friendly Giant (BFG)or even secreted away in his cosy pocket. Even now when I feel anxious and afraid I still have that little square to remind me... in my case of the Big Friendly God!!!
Huge hugs and lots of love sent to you and your little one today
xxx
Thank you so much for your sweet words today on both my blog and Handmade is Fun.... so touched my heart. :0)
I truly think this is wisdom and so sweet. I hope he has joy and you all have peace. Blessings.
You son is so lucky to have such a wise mother! These are beautiful, and such a great idea. I love the image of you and the little one sitting taking deep breaths together, it's the picture of maternal love. Anyway, I must go have a wee nosy at your Etsy shop :)
faerwillow!!!...such dazzling beautiful treasures..so gorgeous and unique....they are fabulous..and so wonderful you have an etsy shop...woo hoo! Shine on! Best wishes!!
Beautifu post about your little one..and it is so wonderful to recieve healing and calm from such treasures!
Have a wonderful day!
Victoria~
Congratulations on taking the plunge! Lovely calming chains - and how wonderful that they all came from a moment of inspiration when helping your little one!
The chain made for yourself from the treasures sent to you is so wonderously beautiful. And I can only imagine how helpful that and being in your arms helps your son. When I imagine a wee one living with such out of control scary things I have absolutely no doubt that being wrapped in his mother's arms with that calming charm brings more comfort than can be put into words. Such a lighthouse.
Congratulations on the opening of your shop!! The world of Etsy is lucky to have you!
These are beautiful...Good Luck with your Etsy shop...I have one without much success, but I hear some are really popular...guess it depends on what you sell...
I love the story behind the calming chains. I have an old sterling silver rosary from my grandmother that I use quite often. Also a pair of worry beads that I love too. Yay for you for listing your gorgeous work on Etsy!
I know I am reading your posts backwards. These are just SO lovely, as well. Thank you very much for sharing them. :) Theresa
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