Square & Wish #75 & #76 - Springdale, Arkansas

I have a beautiful forever family! My wish for you
is to be happy in your new family. Your parents
wanted you to be part of their family and that is
what God's plan was for you! "Trust in the Lord
with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; acknowledge Him in all your ways
and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Cheyenne Grace Hawes; 10 yrs. old
Adopted 11-25-02 Hubei Province
Rick & Karen Hawes, parents


I want to wish for you to be happy
in your new family like I am! I have
3 brothers, 3 sisters and a mom and
Dad and lots of love. I go to a Christian
School and learn about Jesus.
"Be though faithful unto death
And I will give you the crown
of life." Rev. 2:10b

Abby Michelle Hawes 7 yrs. old
Adopted 11-25-02 Hubei Prov.
Rick & Karen Hawes, parents

Square & Wish #74 - Oro Valley, Arizona

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond ~
Irish Blessing

Rose Connolly
02-10-07

Square & Wish #73 - Florissant, Missouri

The Love That is Forever
by Maxine Harris (I think - it's very small print.)

When a tree is struck by lightning,
if it survives,
its growth is altered.
A knot my form where the lightning hit,
The growth on one side of the tree may be more rigorous
than on the other side.
The shape of the tree may change.
An interesting twist or curious split has replaced what might
have otherwise been a straight line.
The tree flourishes;
it bears fruit,
provides shade,
becomes a home to birds and squirrels.
It is not the same tree it would have been had there not
been a lightning storm,
but some say it is more interesting this way.
Few can even remember the event
that changed its shame forever.

May your life always prove to be interesting!
Love from the McCool Family

Square & Wish #72 - Green, Ohio

Do not fear, for I am with you;
I will bring your offspring from the east,
and from the west I will gather you;

I will say to the north, "Give them up,"
and to the south, "Do not withhold;

bring my sons from far away
and my daughters from the end of the earth."

Isaiah 43:5-6

The Pierce Family
Green, Ohio
LID 01-22-07

Square & Wish # 70 & #71 - Madison, Alabama

We're sending luck and wishes
all wrapped up in a hug.
Good things should come your way
with this little ladybug.

A rabbit's food or horseshoe
are said to bring good luck.
But ladybugs are special,
they also bring you love.

This ladybug of friendship,
we sent to you today,
comes with hope, joy & happiness,
to last throughout your day.

May you always receive much luck,
and many friendly hugs!

Lilly & Madilyn Wingenter
Madison, Alabama


Rainbow of Friends

We're a rainbow,
made of children.
We're an army,
singing our song.
There's no weapons,
that can stop us.
Rainbow love is much too strong!

May you always have true friends
that will love and protect you!

The Wingenter Family
Madison, Alabama

Square & Wish #69 - Ivins, Utah

Open your eyes to the beauty around you;
Open your mind to the wonders of life;
Open your heart to those who love you;
And always be true to yourself.
-Donna Davis

Susan and Emma Broberg
Ivins, UT
Peppermint Pearls
LID 12/13/06

Square & Wish #68 - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

A child's life is like a piece
of paper on which every
person leaves a mark.
-Chinese Proverb

Don't be afraid to leave your mark!
Laura, Jessica & Anna, LID 11/22/06
Minnesota

Square & Wish #67 - Joelton, Tennessee

I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
and each road leads you where you wanna go,
and if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' til you find the window,
if it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile.
I hope you never look back, but you never forget,
all the ones who love you, in the place you left.
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
your dreams stay big, your worries stay small.
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
and while you're out there getting where you're getting to.
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the samet hings too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

Excerpts from "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

From Kevin, Maria and Joshua Latham - Joelton, TN
Peppermint Pearls DTC Group
Adopting Ellie from China LID 12/25/06

Square & Wish #66 - Dayton, Ohio

This is from my blogger buddy Special K in Ohio (I hope to meet her soon). She sent me a piece of fabric that is I think is quite special. This is the pattern that she is doing her daughter Mia's room in so I will always have a little piece of Mia in my life. So neat!! Thanks Krista!

Square & Wish #65 - Tokyo, Japan

May the love hidden deep inside your heart
Find the love waiting in your dreams.
May the laughter that you find in your tomorrow
Wipe away the pain you find in your yesterdays.
- Author Unknown

Best Wishes,
Renee & Joe Caldarelli
LID 10 April 2006

Square & Wish #64 - Commerce, Georgia

Dear Child,
I hope that your life is full of wonderful
adventure and discovery. My no obstacle
stand in front of you that you cannot
overcome with the love of your Forever
Family and your own strength of
character. Live Boldly & Fully.

Love,
Brook Richards
Commerce, Georgia
LID 5-19-06

Square & Wish #63 - Louisa, Virginia

May you always have a recipient for your
butterfly kisses.
May you build a thousand blanket
forts and pillow mountains and be
someone's hero.
May your shelves be filled with good
books and may you always have someone to share your story with.
May you dream upon stars, rise with the sun and sing to the moon.
May you always know how much you are loved.

The Kelley-Wagner Family

Square & Wish #62 - Indianapolis, Indiana

This wish came from my dear cousin Anna and her husband, Stefano. Her parents are the senders of quilt square #62 and decided to send coordinating fabrics.

Emilija,

Wishing you a life
guided by God. That you
never lose faith in the
path He has created
for you, that has
brought you to us.

Love,

Stefano and Anna

Square & Wish #61 - Indianapolis, Indiana

This square and wish came from my Uncle Richard and Aunt Daina and they found the characters in Chinese for what they said in English. I thought that was pretty cool.

Emilija,

God Bless You!!!

Love,
Aunt Daina
Uncle Richard

Square & Wish #60 - Florissant, Missouri

The Best and Most
Beautiful Things
cannot be seen or even
Touched
They must be felt with the
Heart
- Helen Keller

The Owens Family

Square & Wish #59 - Victoria, Australia

Alison and her husband Doug are part of my Dec LID/DTC group and I was so excited to finally receive a square and a wish from outside of the US. I think it's really neat to receive them from far away lands.

Wheresoever you go: go with
all your heart
(Confucius)

May your life be filled with Joy, Happiness,
Strength, Patience & Wisdom

Doug & Alison Carter

Square & Wish #58 - Sandy Hook, Virginia

Live Well
Laugh Often
Laugh Much

Kevin, Sarah and Devyn Powers

Square & Wish #57 - Tillamook, Oregon

The wish from the Bower family is faith.

Square & Wish #56 - Monroe, New York

Cherish
yesterday
Live
today
Dream
for tomorrow

The Mills Family
LID 1/15/07

Square & Wish #55 - Rocky Point, New York

Dream
Your Parent's dreams
came true
because of you.
May your dreams always
come true.

Love,
The Anzaldi Family

Square & Wish #54 - Menlo, Iowa

Again another squish from a fellow Dec DTC/LID family (we did a swap).

Throughout your life
May you sow seeds of Peace
Be showered in Love
Grow in Joy
And reach for the very Stars

The Riordan Family

Square & Wish #53 - Granger, Indiana

Another quilt square and wish from my Dec DTC/LID group and also from my home state!

Our wish for You, Little One, Is:

BEAUTY

May you look for the beauty in all people and things,
And may that beauty always shine in your heart.

The Haghiri Family
Dave, Nikki, Nate, Chris and Gabe

Square & Wish #52 - Houston, Texas

This squish was received from a member of my Dec DTC/LID group.

We wish all your days be
as bright and as warm as
the sun.

The Worthington Family
Jessica, Todd, and
Madeleine

Square & Wish #51 - Titusville, Florida

This square and wish was sent to us from the Brown family. Their wish for Emilija:

Dear Baby Tuttle,
Our wish for you is a long, happy
And warm life!
Love,
Mike, Tina, Daniel
Alan and Mikey Brown