Friday, November 11, 2011

Lost Angel

When I arrived at work yesterday it was to the sad news that one of my students who was in her 35th-36th week of pregnancy had lost her baby. I can't begin to imagine how devastating that must be for her and her family and, as always in a time of loss, you feel so helpless.

I want to send a card so she will know I am thinking of her and sharing in her grief but I need your help - I am really not sure if the card I have made is appropriate. I'm worried that it looks too much like a baby card and not enough like a sympathy card, so I would REALLY appreciate your feedback on this one. I did use "baby" colours on purpose, but is it too ... too ... I don't even know what word I'm trying to say! Please let me know what you think ... feel free to make any suggestions for improvement ...


Materials used:

  • stamps - Thoughts & Prayers
  • card - white linen (non SU), pool party
  • other - Big Shot, beautiful wings embosslit die, designer frames EF, in stitches (non SU) EF, white organza ribbon, sponge dauber

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments.

Cheers
Kez
at

9 comments:

  1. Robyn PNovember 11, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    It's a beautiful card Kez, but, it does look a bit like a baby card to me because of the soft colours. Could you keep the design, love the simplicity and the butterflies, but change the colour?

    ReplyDelete
  2. sarahNovember 11, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I think it is just beautiful - what a terribly sad time for your friend, particularly this far along in her pregnancy. Sending thoughts & prayers her way xxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I love this card and particularly love the colour choice, soft and subtle just what is needed at such a hard time.
    jmo
    Venessa

    ReplyDelete
  4. Deb YoungNovember 11, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Kerry I think that this is a beautiful card and very approriate. Deb

    ReplyDelete
  5. Julie M.November 12, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    It is lovely, but it feels a little "happy" to me also. (probably because of the colors)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Sandra AzzopardiNovember 12, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I think that this is a beautiful sympathy card and is absolutely perfect for the loss of a baby, Kerry,

    ReplyDelete
  7. LyndaNovember 12, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Firstly Kerry....sending hugs and thoughts to both you and your work colleague. I cannot befin to fathom eht loss and devestation she and her partmer must be feeling. I think the card is appropriate because to me, b'flies (amongst many other things) signify comfort and hope. Nothing is going to take their pain and hurt away, but a message of love and support from a friend will go a long way to help ease their pain. ooxx

    ReplyDelete
  8. PatriceNovember 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Kerry I think the card you have made is just perfect. The little touch colour is lovely and soft.

    This is a terribly sad time for your work colleague and your card will show that you care.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Andrea L - EnchantINKNovember 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I am so sorry for the sadness you are feeling for your student & husband.
    I have to say. This card IS PERFECT!
    Baby funerals always have white coffins ... so the white is perfectly appropriate ... and I think the butterflies give a sense that even though the baby has died ... it was a little person ... and it is still with them in spirit. I also think the soft baby colours show that this wasn't someone old who passed ... but a tiny little baby.
    So ... in my opinion ... I think you should send it! (But ... I am probably too late to give an opinion, anyway!)
    Hugs xx

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for visiting and leaving a comment; your feedback is much appreciated.