About The Garden of Our Hearts series

One of our most popular adoption poems, Garden of our Love was written especially for the adoptive family to give to their beloved child, grandchild or sibling.

A great gift at any time, this hand crafted print is popular as an 'Adoption Day' or 'Gotcha Day' gift; as well as a gift for teenagers leaving for college, or adults who are starting their own families.

PS: Do you want to know a secret? The Happy Artist has designed these prints to have a deeper and even more meaningful message, using the secret language of flowers.

For example...Carnations have many meanings depending on their color; red carnations symbolize Admiration, the Day Lily is the Chinese Emblem for Mother.
Cosmos traditionally symbolizes a feeling of peacefulness and serenity. And in Latin, 'Kosmos' means beautiful.
And finally, the white Periwinkle stands for pleasant memories.
Now that you know our little secret, we hope that you will go back and re-read this poem and enjoy it's deeper and truly beautiful message!

About the Soul of Strength Series

I was a child of about five when I first met one of God's special children. He was much bigger than I was, but acted younger.

And he had the most beautiful smile.

When I asked my Nana about him, her answer was: "God's eyes are special...they can't see your outsides, they can only see your insides." As young as I was, I understood immediately. This child's soul shone like the sun, even I could see that!

I didn't write this poem for the Special Needs Community, but they didn't care and have taken it as their own anyway!
It takes a very special family to take in the children that the Lord makes differently -- it takes "A Soul of Strength."

And I am honored beyond words. God Bless you.
Bodacious Jones - Summer, 2005