There Will Be Rainbows

"I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream"...
Princess Aurora, Sleeping Beauty ✨️

Three siblings.

A big sister and two little brothers.

Maddy's little hand didn't hold her brothers in this world, but the bond that they have is just as strong as any other siblings. They are forever bonded. She is with them every day in all of their laughter and the nonsense they make. And, now, they are together in this beautiful frame 🩷

This one is extra special to me. I am lucky enough to have held all three of these beautiful babies. I love them and their parents to bits. We share a very special bond, brought together by our babies, Maddy and Archie 🌈 and I feel so honoured to have been able to create such a special piece for them.

It was alot of pressure. Respraying Maddy's little hand to match the moulds I had taken of her brothers last year in May. They were literally my first ever appointment back in May 2025 and it has taken this long for Rene to figure out what she wanted. It had to be perfect. Arranging their hands so that Maddy's hand, being the big sister, was the top of the pack was also a tricky feat 🤭 I think it turned out exactly how it was meant to be.

Thankyou for trusting me with such a special task 🥹 It was so magical to hold Maddy's little hand in mine again 🌟

Another year another 'Bear Affair' 🧡

What a beautiful night supporting the most beautiful families. Bear Cottage will forever be my comfort, my family and a huge part of my life. I am grateful for each and every person that held my Arch and my family. I honestly don't know where I would be without them. It is always an overwhelming night, but a night I would never miss 🧡

Mum, I am so proud of you for another great year on the 'Bear Affair committee'. I know how much heart you pour into every meeting, email, phone call. This year felt much more like the first few Bear Affairs we attended and I know that is what you are fighting fearlessly for. I'm sure Arch is beaming with pride and saying "That's my Nan Nan!".

I am so happy that I am finally able to give a little bit back by donating a Impressionable Kids Macarthur voucher for the Auction 👣

Nearly avoided photos for the night! Here's to the next BA and my next night out 🫣😂

PS. Love you my Archie Man! It's all for you three 🌈🐞🧡✨️🫶🏽🌻

Back in August 2024, during my second sit down meeting with the beautiful Sally Quinnell, I shared the story of 'My Wind Phone'. My heart was so touched by how it came about and the special message behind it. I thought it would be a beautiful addition to our little Camden town and Sally agreed with me.

On the 17th of December, I received a text from the lovely Philippa Percy asking me to contact her in regard to the proposed wind phone. Suffice to say there were alot of tears, flabbergasted moments and pure heart happiness.

During the meeting we had beautiful chats about locations, what kind of style I was thinking and, of course, the man of the hour...Archie 🐞

Camden Council put a team in place and my little dream started coming to life.

My family was invited to the laying of the concrete slab where we were able to scatter leaves onto the wet concrete. It was beautifuI 🍂 If you look closely you will find leaves that I laid in the shape of an "A" at the front of the slab 🫶🏽

In true Archie fashion, he made his presence know. Never one to take a back seat when there is a moment to be had. How did he do this on that particular day? Well, the lovely man that laid the concrete slab was, of course, named Archie 🥹

Philippa asked if there was an extra special something we could add in for Arch. Perhaps a butterfly? I requested, if possible, a ladybeetle or a dragonfly. And the final touch was a dragonfly made by the wonderful Quinton's Creations.

Why a dragonfly? That is for Archie and all his little CASK and PCH warrior friends 🧡 The shape of the cerebellum in the brain of a child with PCH is the shape of dragonfly wings. A special bit of magic hangs in Camden for all the PCH warriors across the world 🌈

I honestly cannot believe this is a real tangible thing! I am so excited to see our windphone being used by our community. Tomorrow is the official launch and I hope that there will be lots of smiling faces there to share in the joy of bringing this beautiful and magical addition to our little town. Thankyou to everyone that made it happen.....
Sending Rainbows, always...Dee 🌈🧡🐞

There Will Be Rainbows
Impressionable Kids Macarthur

Mothers who have lost, Mothers parenting living siblings and wishing they could be in two places at once Mothers longing to be Mothers, Mothers who miss their Mother.

To each of you that have a piece of your heart missing. I hope today you have had a gentle day. Please know how held and how loved you are. We are a broken group, but with all our little pieces, we sure make up something special.

Sending Rainbows....Dee 🌈🐞🌻

Today, on International Bereaved Mothers Day, we take time to recognise all of the Mothers who do not have their child or children in their arms next Sunday 🌈

Next Sunday, I will wake up to celebrate Mothers Day. Two of my children will be there, excited to celebrate me. They are beautiful and want to make me feel special. There is just one problem. When I wake, I see two children. One is missing. Every day, one of my babies is missing. But, this day, "Mothers Day," all the focus is on me. A whole day about me. A whole day about being a Mum. A whole day that I am reminded that my Archie is not here.

Today I will allow myself a day to feel. I will allow myself the space and grace to be a "Bereaved Mummy," and I won't feel guilty about being sad.

Mummas, I hope that today you will take time for yourself and allow yourself to grieve. But I hope that between the pain, there will be some moments to reflect and smile. Whatever you are doing, please be gentle on yourself and remember that you have an amazing community around you that is here for you as a support and a bubble of love and understanding 🥹

Sending you so many rainbows and an extra big virtual hug...Dee 🌈🐞🌻