Precious Pebbles by Verna

The Story behind Precious Pebbles By Verna

I’ve always enjoyed being creative and making gifts to give to family and friends. However, it wasn’t until the death of our beautiful little boy Edward that I realised the true benefits of creating art. Edward arrived eight weeks early and sadly he was born very sick. He fought so hard but despite his determination, the help from the medical team and th

e love that Peadar and I were giving him, the struggle was too much for him. After just five days we had to let him go. I’m so grateful and thankful to Edward for giving us those days. They’re days I treasure always even though there was huge sadness in those days there was so much love felt between Peadar, I and Edward. The days, weeks and months that followed Edward’s death were full of pain and I know the years ahead of us will be tinged with that pain too. Every day I miss him. What I’d give to be able to hold him in my arms. I use walking and art as my way of minding me. When I’m out walking I have my chats with Edward. When I’m doing my art the washing machine of my mind slows down and I feel calmer and more able to deal with how life is on that day. My focus is on the piece that I’m working on and I try to create a piece that will be enjoyed by others. In a way I suppose I’m being mindfully creative. I started off giving my creations to Peadar and then breached out to giving them to friends and family. They would be thrilled to receive whatever it was I had been working on. They’d say ‘You should sell them’. Eventually I took the plunge and set up Precious Pebbles by Verna. I know it’s because of Edward that I have realised the true benefit of art. We now have a little girl Ellie and a little boy Tom, who both bring so much fun to our days. Now I make my creations during their nap time and at night when they’re in bed. The rest of the day is spent playing, singing and having fun. I still get great enjoyment and calmness from being creative. Seeing gratitude and delight in family and friends when I give them a gift I’ve made for them is a great added bonus. I hope through Precious Pebbles by Verna when people either purchase a gift for themselves or to pass onto someone else that they get a sense of enjoyment and love that’s been put into each piece. Thanks so much for reading and visiting my page. Verna