IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN THIS WAY

Losing a child is perhaps the greatest loss of all. When a child precedes a parent in death, the parent…any parent…will at some point think or utter the words, “It’s not supposed to happen this way.” It’s simply not the natural order of things. The arc of life, from birth to childhood, adulthood to old age, is how we envision our lives and those of our loved ones. 

And because a parent’s goal is the raising, nurturing and safekeeping of their offspring, the grief in the loss of a child -- whether in the womb, in infancy or in the full bloom of life – is often compounded by a sense of guilt and powerlessness, regardless of the circumstances of the child’s passing. 

The love and support of spouse, family and friends are essential, but truly, only time can heal such a loss. Holding onto and reflecting on treasured moments can allow the grief and pain to eventually take a backseat to the precious memories of the child, and the once broken heart to keep the child in those healing memories.

Sometimes, a tangible object can be the touchstone to accessing those precious memories: a well-loved blankie, a favorite T-shirt. Perhaps even an actual touchstone, something not simply belonging to the child, but a part of the child. 

Over The Rainbow memorial jewelry is always that…a touchstone. The color, luminescence and feel of the stone is literally shaped by your lost one and the loving memories you share. And those memories in your heart can be reflected outward, for all the world to see. And remember.