Card of the Month - January 2010

Design 108


"Birthdays"

Designed by Jeanette Broekman and Megan Whittington (Adoptee's)
Inspired by Patricia Clarke. (dec.05 - Natural Mother to Jeanette)

Artwork: Jeanette Broekman

Design 108, is card that represents the years gone by that the Mother was unable to celebrate her Child's birthday in the usual ways.

The image on the front of the card is a crying eye, with the sun located in the background. Also seen here is the colours of day and night, and the word "please".

Inside the card, is a statement that tells the child that birthday's have been incredibly difficult, and that the only way to get through those days was to brace herself.

The above review can be related to by any Mother who has been unable to celebrate the birthday of her child. Albeit a card that leans towards the negative feelings of the Mother, it is a card that can be used to tell the child that they were thought of on their birthdays, and that it was incredibly painful to be apart on those days.

For the adoptee, this information is vital. To know that they were thought of on those days is one of the single most asked questions an adoptee may have for their natural parents.

This card is suitable for Natural Mothers who have been separated from their child, and are now reuniting. This card aims to give the Natural Mother a symbolic expression of her painful experience. This card represents an important stage in the reunion process, and can assist the Natural Mother to express her feelings to her child. The child, in some cases may be saddened by the pain shown in this card, however - in time and with maturity, an appreciation for the Natural Mother's need to express her feelings in this way will be treasured by most.

In support of Natural Mother's expressing themselves, this card can be sent at any time the Mother feels that she would want to express to her child the thoughts and feelings she has experienced on that very special day. It can be sent prior to a reunion, early reunion or later when a relationship has been formed and tested.
This design is available as:

Greeting Card - view card in full with option to purchase

Design 106 - Birthdays.  $4.95au