Wish # 59

"The family is one of nature's masterpieces."

~George Santayana

May you find peace and comfort in your family.

Amy, Jon, and Matina Bohmann

Seguin, Texas

Wish # 58

Count your age by friends, not years.

Count your life by smiles, not tears!

Julie Snyder

Denver, CO

LID 4/10/2007 for Lia

Wish # 57

May you always have something to smile about!

The Caruso's

LID 3/19/2007 for Sophia Grace

Wish # 56

If you would learn

the secret

of the right relations

look only for the divine

in people and things,

and leave all the rest

to God.

~J. Allen Boone~

May you recognize the presence of God

in all who cross your path...

Kris Jackson

Gainesville, FL

LID 4/4/07 for Macey

Wish # 55

As the stars shine from the heavens above, your child is in China blanketed by similar sites. Whether son or daughter, your heart longs with love abounding. May your wait be precise timing to bring you your perfect blessing.

The Hunt Henning Family

waiting for Kimberli Jane

Wish # 54

A wish from the Brown Family

Our prayer is for many mornings and afternoons of taking tea and savories. May they at times, be spent in solitary communion with the Lord, and other times be opportunities to pursue love and fellowship, practice hospitality, show courtesy and serve others.

The Lord is near all to call on him, to all who call on him in truth. ~Psalm 145:18

Wish # 53

A very cute wish from the Wright's.
Sending luck and wishes all wrapped up in a hug
Good things shall come your way with these tiny ladybugs.
A rabbit's foot or horseshoe are said to bring Good Luck,
But ladybugs are special, they also bring you love.
These ladybugs of friendships sent to you
today, come with hope, joy and happiness
to last throughout your day.

Mike and Michelle Rhoden

Paducah, KY

DTC 2-26-2007 LID 3-19-2007

Another 3/19 LID'er

Wish # 52

May you always.....

know that you are loved and give to others, seek truth and find it,

have courage to choose the right, wisdom to recognize it and strength to follow through,

strive to do your best in all your endeavors,

obtain your righteous heart's desires.

Kimi Thomas (LID 4/15/2007)

Alameda, California

Wish # 51

It has always been a mystery to me

How two hearts can come together

And love can last forever

But now that I have found what I believe

That a miracle has come

When God sends the perfect one

Part of Lyrics from "When God Made You" by Newsong

May you always be aware you are loved beyond measure

And may you be willing to love unconditionally in return.

~Kate Nowak

David and Lori Ann Knutson

Parker, Colorado

LID 3/22/2007 for "Kai" or "Kaili

Halfway there for Kinsey's Quilt

Well we received our 50th "SWISH" for Kinsey's quilt. I am so excited I never thought we would collect so many so quickly. I have alot more still to come in from friends, family and DTC groups. I am hoping that this will also cover Maddie's quilt she currently has 30 swishes. At this rate I will be able to start quilt construction by late summer YIPPEE!

We are so grateful to everyone has contributed to this heritage tradition that will make a lasting keepsake for them.

Wish # 50

We love this wish so beautifully done! This wish comes from our Friends in Maple Grove, MN.

Our wish for you is a lifetime of happiness & joy!

Todd and Kelly Lienke

March 2007 DTC Group

Wish # 49

This wish is from Lisa, Michael, Katie and Maggie to-be.

Wishing you a lifetime of love, joy & laughter!

Wish # 48

What a great wish!

There is only one pretty child in the world and every mother has it.

~Chinese Proverb~

Our wish is that you will always love unconditionally, be thankful for your blessings, embrace your heritage, and be proud of where you came from.

Love, The Groves Family

from Maumelle, Arkansas

Rich, Jane, Cade & Maggie

~waiting for Kennedi Faith~

DTC 2/3/2007 LID 3/5/2007

Wish # 47

There are seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.

~ Walt Streightiff

May you always retain your sense of wonder

Mariko Iwai

Fairfield, CT

LID March 2, 2007

Wish # 46

Busy bee work hard to make sweet honey.

As we worked hard on this journey.

At the end we will find a child as sweet as honey.

Warmest Wishes The Butkas

Ray, Tracie, Trey, and James

LID 2/6/2007 for Katerina

Wish # 45

Wishing you and your family much joy!

With Love from,

The Curl Family

Wish # 44

What a precious wish.

That very special moment in time....

When I finally know that you are mine....

It will be the most precious moment Devine!

My wish for you is that you will always understand how precious you are to your family and to God. You are a priceless treasure worth more than anything under the sun and the moon.

Love, The Wilcox Family-Fort Lauderdale, FL

******waiting for Mae Li LID 4-4-2007******

Wish # 43

A beautiful wish from Erica who was my first secret pal. I love the colors!

Our wish for you is that you always know how much you are loved. Live life to the fullest, dare to dream, be aware of wonder, laugh, love, and give yourself to others for "the most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers".

Quote taken from Thich Nhat Hanh

Much Love and Happiness,

Brandt, Erica, and Zachary Dick

Natchez, Mississippi

LID 12/31/2006 for Lucy Claire

Wish # 42

A great wish from a fellow CCAI family with the same LID from Florida.

Music is love in search of a word.

~Sidney Lanier

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.

~Victor Hago

May your heart always be filled with beautiful music.

The Gower Family

St. Cloud, Florida

3/19/2007 for Katelyn

Wish # 41

Another great wish from the Wright's

Take a lump of clay,

Wet it, pat it,

Make a statute of you,

And a statute of me,

Then shatter them, clatter them,

And some water, and break them and mold them,

Into a statute of you

And a statue of me,

Then, in mine there are bits of you

And in you there are bits of me.

Nothing shall keep us apart.

~Kuan Tao Sheng

Blessings

Steve and Darcy Wright

Clayton, NC

DTC 3/15/2007

LID 3/29/2007

Wish # 40

More ladybugs a great wish!

My wish for you is....

That in life's journey, you find:

Laughter to fulfill your spirit,

Love to fulfill your soul,

Joy to fulfill your heart.

Kim Yeager

Memphis, TN

LID 3/29/07

Waiting for Megan Jean

Wish # 39

A very cute wish from the Wright's.

Sending luck and wishes all wrapped up in

a hug

Good things shall come your waywith these

tiny ladybugs.

A rabbit's foot or horseshoe are said to

bring Good Luck,

But ladybugs are special, they also bring you

love.

These ladybugs of friendships sent to you

today, come with hope, joy and happiness

to last throughout your day.

Blessings,

Steve and Darcy Wright

Clayton, NC

DTC 3/15/2007

LID 3/29/2007

Wish # 38

Very Elegant Chinese wish and fabric from Justin and Mai Summy.

Wishing you the greatest Happiness, Haelth, Peace, and Sucess along your life journey.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Confucins

Chinese Philisopher & reformer

Wish # 37

Another great wish from the Hepner Family!

Laughter is the best medicine.

The Hepner Family Tucson, AZ

Wish # 36

What great frabic and wish!

The fabric we chose is an Asian print that includes

cranes, some in pairs, some alone, and

evergreens. These symbols are often shown together. Both symbolize longevity, wisdom, and good luck, because of the exceptionally long life each has. The crane can also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health, and happiness and is sometimes called "heavenly" or "blessed crane. When two cranes are shown together, it is the ultimate depiction of longevity. May you life share all of these qualities.

Aaron and Tamara DeLonany, Columbia, MO

CCAI LID 3/29/07

Wish # 35

A family tree can wither if noboby
tends its roots.

~Unkown

The Hepner Family
Tucson, AZ

Wish # 34

Very creative wish..

I wish for you to always show diversity and

compassion towards other individuals around

the world.

The Trogdon Family

Evansville, IN

USA

Wish # 33

There are those who depend on us, watch us,
learn from us, take from us.
And we never know.
Don't sell yourself short.
You may never have proof of your importance, but
you are more important than you think.

~Robert Fulghum

May you always believe in yourself and the potential that resides
within you.

Michael and Kendra Willoughby
Midlothian, Texas
Lid 3/22/2007

Wish # 32

Love it!

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life you have imagined.

~Henry David Thoreau

May you always have the confidence to follow

your dreams.

Catherine Schofield

South, Massachusetts

LID 3/20/2007

Wish # 31

A great wish.

ADOPTION

Bound
By Love.
Joined
By
Hearts.
Sent
From
Heaven,
A Gift
From
God.

Amy Whitmer
Danville, VA
LID 4/20/2007

Wish # 30

Great fabric. This wish comes from the Conley's in Illinois

A miracle is always worth the wait!

Every blessing to you and your forever family!

Wish # 29

We love this creative wish :)

"The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make his face shine upon you

and be gracious to you;

The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26

A Blessings from the Verrones

LID 4/4/07

Wish # 28

I wish for you a lifetime of happiness and love.

Jennifer May

New Jersey

Yahoo Group

Wish # 27

A very nice fellow Floridian wish:

Our wish for you is that you have a life filled with warmth, peace, endless happiness and LOVE.

Sheryl & David Monroe

Lid 3/20/2007 for Olivia Maelee Rose

The Conch Republic

Key West, FL

Wish # 26

Very creative with the fabric and the wish!

If you live to be a hundred. I want to li8ve to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.

Winnie the Pooh

Our wish for you os to always be blessed with a lifetime full of happiness, good health and love.

May all your dreams come true

The Winge's

LID for Gracie

2/11/2007

CCAI Jan/Feb Group

Wish # # 25

A wish from a friend and a fellow adopter!

We wish you, your dreams come true

and last your life time through.

With much love,

Glynn, Julie and Annalee Watts

Waiting for there next bundle of joy

Juliann LID 3/19/07

We are adopting together. We met through the adoption process the first time and always said if we were to go back we would do it together and here we are 2 and 3 years later.

Wish # 24

Love this wish.. Another one from the Matzker Family

May you, Little Lamb,

Have a heart filled with love.

May your wishes come true

as you're blessed from above!

Wish # 23

A very cute wish!!!

May all your days be filled with blessings

Like the sun that lights the sky.

And may you always have the courage

To spread your wings and fly!

Zoie Swaim

Hartford, CT

Another Yahoo member

Wish # 22

A great wish from the Matzker Family:

May you be blessed with a sense of adventure that enriches your life to the fullest!

The Matzker Family

Desoto Missouri

LID 4/4/2007

Maddie and fabric

Maddie is so enthusiastic when it comes to receiving these swatches in the mail. She opens all the fabric and tells me all about them and then she adds the to the correct stacks on the table for processing. She tells everyone about her fabric project she has going on. She always wants to know when we are going to the fabric store... I think I have created a little monster :)

Wish # 21

A lullaby by the Dixie Chicks....

This wish comes from Lancaster, PA. The Highs wish Kinsey a safe journey to her forever family.

Wish # 20

'For I know the plans that I have for you.'

declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and

not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.'

Jeremiah 29:11

The Burge Family

Brandon, MS

LID 1-18-07 for Miah

Wish # 19

This wish is very special Maddie help make this wish and she picked out the fabric for her Mei Mei.

Sisters by chance......Friends by heart

My sister I wish for you a lifetime of happiness!

I picked this fabric out myself because I like to dance and

I am a ballerina.

Love,

Your big sister Maddie

Wish # 18

This was maddies favorite for the week. She said strawberries can we eat these with our dinner. Her quote "What awesome fabric".

This wish comes from the Matzker familyin Missouri:

May you enjoy many of life's SWEETEST pleasures!

Wish # 17

"If ever there is a tommorow when

we're not together, there is something

you must always remember. You are

braver than you believe, stonger than

you seem, and smarter than you think,

but the most important thing is,

even if we're apart...

I'll always be with you."

Christopher Robin to Pooh

(A.A. Milne)

Wishing you true friendship to sustain and encourage

you.....always

Laurie McDonald

Jacksonville, FL

LID 3-19-07 for Hannah