I don’t want to be repetitive and continually re-share the history of these “Hey Mama, I See You” poems. I know that can get old super fast. So, if you are interested in the details of how these came to be, you can read the story here: https://heymamacollective.com/about
When I first began to share these poems with friends, family, and leaders in my life, I had a vision for what I wanted them to become. I had ideas. One thing I pictured was to share them with the world in a greeting card form, each with its own color scheme and pretty lettering.
Remember, this was in 2019, so at the time I really only considered myself a casual, sub-par, hand lettering doodler. I would’ve never guessed that I would be the one to actually create the artwork and lettering that would be displayed on these cards. I remember sitting down with Mrs. Tammy, a very important mama in my life, and hashing through what I thought these poems were meant to be, what they were supposed to become. I remember telling her I would have to enlist the help of some of the creative mamas we knew to bring my vision to life. There was no way I would be able to create these things on my own. It just wasn’t in my skill set to do something like that. Although I could see them in my head, and I knew what I wanted them to look like.
Now, here I am, almost 3 years later. And in that time, Abba decided to launch me first into creating hand lettering art on canvas, which then lead to adoption art show fundraisers. From there, I bought my first Ipad EVER and taught myself how to make my designs digital so they could be shared as prints instead of large, bulky canvases. When I launched this website in November 2021, I knew that everything – the poems, the artwork- was falling into place. Every whisper I heard and (sometimes) blindly followed, every fear and insecurity I overcame, every time He silenced the voice of the accuser that told me I had no right to share “mama” poems when I wasn’t one. It all lead to this moment. So, I began to share the poems along with other art pieces.
And then in January, I sat down in a moment of inspiration and created 15 watercolor backgrounds. As I sat at my desk, surrounded by drying canvas paper on all sides, I was so shocked to realize that I had the ability to create what I saw back in 2019 inside of me all along. I didn’t actually need to enlist the help of my creative friends. (Although they have championed me this whole time.)
I had no idea that I would be the one to do it. I thought I did my part in writing the poems. But He had bigger plans. And I’m so glad because His way was so much fun!
So here I am today, finally launching my “Hey Mama Greeting Cards”. And I am so overwhelmed with gratitude for the process I walked out with the Lord. It was something so beautiful and personal, in the midst of some hard circumstances that made me want to call it quits a few times.
The poems have always been meant to be interpreted and viewed through the unique lens of the reader. My hope is that they would resonate with you right where you are in this moment, spark your memory to a time from your past, or give you hope as you look ahead. I left the right side blank because I believe you have beautiful words and wisdom to impart to whoever receives it.
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It is truly an honor to get to share them with you! My prayer is that Holy Spirit would lead you in sharing them with the right “mamas” in your life. That they wouldn’t just be a ‘Mother’s Day” card, but something you can give to friends and family in the years to come to bring encouragement in whatever season of life they find themselves in.
-Sara
Lord, you know everything there is to know about me. You perceive every movement of my heart and soul, and you understand my every thought before it even enters my mind. You are so intimately aware of me, Lord. – Psalm 139:1-3 TPT
You are SEEN, You are KNOWN, You are LOVED
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A future adoptive mama spreading hope and encouragement through creating custom hand-painted lettering + watercolor pieces on canvas.
Based in Saluda, South Carolina.