#46 Everett, Washington, USA

Our wish for you is best summed up in a song by Lee Ann Womack...

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder.

You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger.

May you never take one single breath for granted.

God forbid love ever leaves you empty handed.

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.

Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens.

Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance.

And when you get the choice to sit out or dance,

I hope you dance!

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance.

Never settle for the path of least resistance.

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking.

Loving might be a mistake but its worth making.

Don't let some bent heart leave you bitter.

When you come close to selling out, reconsider.

Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance.

And when you get the choice to sit out or dance,

I hope you dance.

Best wishes from Seattle, Washington...

Thanks to Diann and Bill Shields for this beautiful fushia, and orange polka dotted funky fabric square and the beautiful and meaningful song full of hopes and wishes.

#46 Oshawa, Ontario, CANADA

"Children are a gift from God...." Psalm 127:3

Welcome Little One!

You trace a soft finger across tiny, sleeping eyes and wonder..."God gave you to me?"

Congratulations -on your new baby! A sweet little gift from the Lord.

Thanks to Catherine Ryan in Ontario for the baby blue and baby pink fabric square. It is very sweet and makes us really think of babies!!!

#45 Teia, SPAIN

A Moonbeam

Take a glimpse into the sky

And if a moonbeam hits your eye

Follow it back to whence it came

And dream of a child who'll bear your name.

A little one may look right back

And follow a beam along it's track

And see a mother awaiting the day

In whose arms forever to stay.

Thank-you to our special friends Susan, Albert, Laia, Pol and Tess for the gorgeous fabric square about friendship. On the fabric it says, "Friendship is sewn one stitch at a time." It also says, "True friends are never far apart, each keeps the other in her heart." Thank-you Susan for sending us a fabric square, as well as the Chinese name for Jamie, and the wonderful poem. I especially want to thank you for the additional heart felt letter you wrote to Jamie. It means a lot to me and so does our friendship.

#43 & #44 Ridge Manor, Florida, USA

Our wish to you and your family:
Blessed are THE CHILDREN...for theirs is a world of wonder.
A child's love is like the dawn unfolding...bright, new and full of hope.

Thank-you to Mark, Mary, Marcus, Marshall, Marrick and Marin for these two colorful and fun ladybug fabric squares. The Aske Family is part of our August DTC Group and our September LID Group. They are patiently waiting for Marcie Jeanne.

#42 Kauai, Hawaii, USA

In Our Life There Is,

A Single Color,

As On An Artist's Palette,

Which Provides The Meaning of Life.

It Is The Color Of Love.

~Marc Chagall

This bright quilt square features pink floral flip flops from you guessed it - Hawaii!!! Thanks to Brenda, Paul & Chloe Hatcher. They are waiting for Olivia.

#41 Cordova, Tennessee

Wishing you happiness that never stops growing! Always remember to smile!

This cute fabric square features puppy dogs dressed up in colorful Asian outfits carrying fans, umbrellas and kites. Thanks to Sharon for the square and good wish. She is part of our August DTC Group called The August Lucky 8's. We began our adoption journey and are logged in during the 2006 Year of the Dog. What a great way to celebrate and remember what a special year this has been!!!

#40 Massillon, Ohio, USA

"The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched.

They must be felt within the heart."

~Helen Keller

This red fabric with white stars on it is from Dan and Melinda Peterson. They are part of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group and are waiting for their daughter, Mia. Thanks!!!

#39 Belle Chasse, Louisianna, USA

A wish for you on dragonfly wings

For lots of love and special things

For health and joy and friendship too

A loving family all for you

May hugs and kisses keep you warm

All within your family's arms.

This vibrant blue square with colorful bugs is from the LaValla Family. They are waiting for Sophie Lynn. They are part of our September Red Threads DTC/LID Group. Thank-you Mary, Todd, Jason, Nicolas & Matthew.

#38 Westland, Michigan, USA

For you, my friend...a little taste of heaven, a little touch of grace, warm sunshine on your shoulders, a breeze upon your face, deep feelings of contentment, a sense that life is sweet--If all of these are yours my wish will be complete!

This adorable fabric square is a second square from Cindy Napier and Family. They are part of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group too. I loved the way you attached your fabric swatch on your wonderful good wish! Thanks very much!!!

#37 Olathe, Kansas, USA

"Have great hopes and dare to go all out for them. Have great dreams and dare to live them. Have tremendous expectations and believe in them."

~Norman Vincent Peale

This fabulous quilt square is a second quilt square from the Hansen Family. The blue fabric is covered with stars, sunshine, the moon and hearts! It is out of this world! We love the good wish too! They are in our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group. Thank-you!

#36 Macomb, Illinois, USA

"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children

that makes the heart too big for the body."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

This beautiful Asian floral fabric square has swirls of blues, black and gold on it. This family is part of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group. Thank-you Kathy and Don Powers for the pretty square and good wish!

#35 Tampa, Florida, USA

The rainbow was given to us as a sign of the promise that God made right after the Great Flood. He promised never again to bring about this kind of destruction. It's a reminder to Him and to us. The rainbow is a reminder to you and to me of what Jesus did on the Cross. When you see a rainbow, think of it as much more than a trick of the sunlight plays on airborne water particles. It's there to bring to mind for us who God is, what He did, and who we are in Him. Remember His love, His great sacrifice, His love for you, and His goodness.

This beautiful Asian rainbow fabric was sent to us from Theresa and Brad Collins. They are part of our Ladybugs and Red Thread Believers Group. What they didn't know is that ten years ago after we were married there was a rainbow in the sky when we came out of our church. Everyone told us that this was a sign of good-luck, hope and promises. It is very neat that rainbow fabric will appear in our daughter's quilt!

#34 Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA

Some say that blood

Is thicker than water.

I say that love

Is thicker than blood.

~Author Unknown~

Thanks to Larry, Leslie and Ella Corley of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group for this lovely blue fabric with petite red flowers with green stems and also the wonderful good wish. They are waiting for their daughter, Lily.

#33 Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

May the blessing of Life await you

May the sun of glory shine around you.

And may the ages of plenty, honor and hapiness

Be ever open to you.

-Charles Dickens

Thank-you to the Benton family. They are part of our Red Thread of September DTC/LID Group. This fabric seems extra lucky with not only lots of ladybugs but shamrocks galore! Thank-you Stephanie for the cute fabric and good wish!

#32 Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Saint Theresa's Prayer

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are both with faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing that you are a child of God. Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

Blessings to you, Mark and Rebecca Radicchi

We received a square from another family that is part of our Ladybug and Red Thread Believers group. Mark and Rebecca are waiting for their daughter Claire. The fabric square is filled with petite flowers with brilliant pinks, fushia, yellows and greens. I loved the rich and beautiful prayer that was sent along with it. It was created on a such a beautiful tag with ribbon. Thank-you so very much!!!