This Mother’s Day, we celebrate not only the love that defines motherhood but also the powerful symbols that tell the story of that love, such as the one held within Barbara Fisher’s (owner of Hibana Life and mother of four) special bracelet.
When Barbara adopted her youngest daughter, Angel, her dear friend Sandy gifted her a handcrafted piece, reflecting the sacred connections of adoption. More than a piece of jewelry, this bracelet is a deeply personal tribute to the Adoption Triad: the birth mother, the adoptive mother, and the child, each represented in design and meaning.
The bracelet is made up of three distinct strands, each telling a vital part of the story. The amethyst strand honors the birthmother, symbolizing faithful, enduring love rooted in strength. The rose quartz strand stands for the unconditional, nurturing love of the adoptive mother. The seed pearls, luminous and tender, represent the child capturing innocence and the quiet, powerful emotion shared by all those who love them.
While the strands run separately, they meet and reconnect throughout the bracelet, reflecting lives that may begin on different paths but are ultimately woven together. Seed pearls delicately link the strands at each connection point, emphasizing the child as the thread that binds the two mothers in shared love. At two key points, garnet stones add deeper meaning, symbolizing protection, strength, love, renewal, everything a child needs, and everything this family brings.
At the heart of the bracelet is a simple and powerful charm. One side features a tiny basket, representing the quiet, hopeful anticipation of a child. The other side reveals a shooting star, a symbol of dreams come true. The words “A wish for you” are written along its edge, echoing the hope and love behind Barbara’s adoption journey.
Even the bracelet’s clasp tells part of the story. Embedded are three quartz crystals, each representing one of Barbara’s older children. A tribute to the family already full of love. Tucked among the amethyst stones is a fourth quartz, standing for the child who had not yet arrived. A glittering symbol of the wait for Angel.
Mothers come in many forms, each unique in their love and influence. Whether biological, chosen family, stepmothers, or women who nurture and cultivate growth, their impact is profound and far-reaching. They embody the essence of motherhood through their actions, sacrifices, and unwavering support, teaching us valuable lessons about compassion, resilience, and the strength of connection.
This Mother’s Day, we honor all those who have embraced the nurturing spirit of a mother, recognizing that the bonds we share are not solely defined by blood but by the love and commitment we offer one another in our journeys through life.