Square #161 from Colorado

This square is from another waiting China adopting family from Centennial, Colorado.

The wish says:

I wish you always:

Happiness to fill your heart

Wisdom to fill your mind and

Confidence in faith to fill your spirit.

May you live your life being your true, authentic self.

-author unknown

Square #160 from Virginia

This square is from Richmond, VA from an adopting family.

The wish says:

A child fills a place in the heart you never knew was empty.

-unknown

Square #159 from Colorado

This square is from a family in Colorado that is logged into China 6-22-06 AND logged into Vietnam 3-20-07, they're doing 2 adoptions at once since China's wait has gotten so long.

The wish says:

Our wish for you is grace, wisdom, strength, courage, confidence, peace, happiness, and most of all love.

Square #158 from PA

This square is from a family in Pittsburgh, PA that is adopting from China.

The wish says:
If I keep a green bough in my heart,

then the singing bird will come.

-Chinese proverb.

Sending this wish: that you will always keep a song in your heart.

Square #157 from South Jordan, Utah

This square is from my friend, Amy's daughter, Hunter. I have watched her grow up from a little girl to a young lady, wow, how time flies!

The wish says:

Life isn't about how many breaths you take, it's about how many moments in life take your breath away.

Square #156 from South Jordan, Utah

This wish is from my friend, Amy. Her Mom has been my bible study teacher for the past 6 years and Amy was also a part of the bible study.

The wish is really long and I'm not retyping this one. If you want to read it, click on the photo and it should get big enough to read. It's really cool and tells about what and who you are in Christ.

Square #155 from Murray, Utah

This square is from my very dear friend and Bible study teacher of the past 6 years. I just adore her and she's wonderful. For many years she prayed with us through our adoption and has been a very big part of Sarah joining our family.

The wish says:

A very special girl came into our lives at age 1. She had been thought of, dreamed of, planned for, and loved all during that first year when we hadn't even seen her yet. We know God had created the very more special little girl for Mommy & Daddy. Their lives will be forever blessed in having Sarah as their own. And we are blessed to know Sarah and her Mom & Dad.

Square #154 from England

This square is from England! It's from a family that is adopting from China.

The wish says:

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.

-Kahlil Gibran

Beatrix Potter born on July 28th, 1866

Kensington, London, England.

Author of "The Tale of Jemina Puddle-Duck."

Square #153 from Arizona

This square is from a family in Tuscon, Arizona that is logged into China on 11/23/06.

The wish says:

Plant 7 rows of Peas (P's):

1. Prayer

2. Promptness

3. Patience

4. Preparation

5. Perserverance

6. Politeness

7. Purity

Plant 7 rows of Squash

1. Squash Gossip

2. Squash Indifference

3. Squash Criticism

4. Squash Negative Thinking

5. Squash Envy

6. Squash Jealousy

7. Squash Hatred

Plant 7 rows of lettuce (Let Us):

1. Let us be unselfish and loyal.

2. Let us be faithful to duty.

3. Let us search the Scriptures.

4. Let us not be weary in well doing.

5. Let us be obedient in all things.

6. Let us be truthful.

7. Let us love one another.

AFTER PLANTING , may you:

"Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." (IIPeter 3:18)

Cultivate well-Keep Saturated with Love-Reap a Harvest of Peace, Joy & Happiness.

-Author Unknown

God made you special & unique. There's only one just like you!

Square #152 from Canada

This square is from a family that lives in Montreal, Canada and is logged into China on 5-18-06. They're waiting for their daughter's referral.

The wish says:

A day without laughter is a day wasted!

-Charlie Chaplin

Squares #150 & #151 from Texas

These squares came from New Braunfels, Texas from a family that is adopting from China.

The wish says:

Bless you, dear child, as you turn a new page in your life's journal. May you approach life with an insatiable thrist for knowledge, and endless supply of kindness toward others, and grace to accept what you are given. Remember, you are speical, you were chosen, you are blessed. May you also bless those whose lives you touch.

Square #149 from South Carolina

This square is from a family that is logged into China on 11-8-06, they're waiting for their daughter.

The wish says:

We wish for you a life full of...

Friendship

Love

Opportunity

Wonder

Excitement

Rhythm & Music

Smiles

Square #148 from Iowa

This square is from a family in Iowa that is adopting from China. The Mom is French, which is why they selected this fabric.

The wish says:

"The essential conditions of everything you must do be choice, love, passion."

-Nadia Boulanger

French Composer

Square #147 from California

This square is from a family in Irvine, CA that is waiting for their referral from China.

The wish says:

Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

-Nathaniel Hawthorne

We hope you always find the time to sit quitely and let happiness come to you!

Square #146 from Minnesota

This square is from the nanny of a family that just recently came home from China with their daughter. (Isn't that sweet of her?)

The wish says:

My wish for you is that you always have faith and trustin knowing htat you are loved. I also want to wish you a healthy and happy life filled with many happy memories.

Square #145 from Missouri

This wish is from a family in DeSoto, Missouri that is adopting their daughter from China.

The wish says:

May you find comfort in your difficult times and laughter in your times of joy!

Square #144 from Oregon

This square is from a fellow adoptive family that lives in Bonanza, Oregon.

The wish says:

"It has been said that we need just three things in life: something to do, something to look forward to and someone to love."

-Anonymous

Square #143 from Florida

This square is from a family in Cape Coral, FL that is waiting for their referral from China

The wish says:

The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

Helen Keller

Square #142 from Florida

This square is from a couple in Florida that is waiting for their child from China.

The wish says:

The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

-Helen Keller

Square #141 from California

This square is from a family in California that is logged into China and should get their referral in the next couple of months, hopefully for them!

The wish says:

May brooks and trees and singing hills

Join in the chorus too,

and every gentle wind that blows

Send happiness to you.

-Irish Blessing

We wish you happiness!

Square #140 from Queensland, Australia

This square is from a family in Queensland, Australia.

The wish says:

"Happiness is made to be shared."

-Proverb

Squares #138 &139 from Illinois

These 2 squares are from a family in Illinois who adopted their daughter from China in December of 2006.

The wish says:

This fabric represents two of the many wonderful things about Louisiana-peppers and Mardi Gras. Peppers are used to create Tabasco-developed and bottled in Louisiana. Mardi Gras is one last hurrah before Lent. Cajun culture is still alive in Louisiana-especially it's sayings.

"Lassiez les bon temps fouler!" Let the good times roll!

Lanigappe-A little something extra.

May your life be enjoyable and find that something extra.

Square #137 from Arkansas

This square is from a young girl who is collecting squares for her little sister who is home from China and close to Sarah in age.

The wish says:

"Every time a child says, 'I don't believe in fairies,' there's a little fairy somewhere that falls down dead."

-J.M. Barrie

May you always believe in fairies.

Square #136 from Utah

This square is from a fellow Utah family that recently brought their daughter home from China.

The wish says:

We wish that this child may be welcomed by many, loved by many, and known by a myriad of private and gentle names.

Square #135 from Belgium

This square is from a family in Belgium that just returned from China with their daughter, Lily.

The wish says:

May each day bring you joy and happiness. Live your life plainly, grasp each moment.

Square #134 from Puerto Rico

This square is from a family in Carolina, Puerto Rico that is waiting for their daughter from China.

The wish says:

My child, my child

Oh how I love my child.

You are so special

You are so dear.

God led us to find you

in the spring of the year.

My child, my child

Oh how I love my child.

You are so swet

You are so kind.

God led us to find you

at just the right time.

Squares #131, #132, #133 from Colorado

These are from the Farrar family from Estes Park, Colorado. They're logged into China and waiting for their daughter to be referred to them.

The wish says:

"The purpose of life is to discover your gift.

The meaning of life is giving your gift away."

-David Viscott

Our wish for you is that God will bless

you with a special gift from which you

will derive great joy in your life.

This wish says:

"Life is a quilt: We are the fabric, angels the thread;

God the Master Quilter.

Only the Quilter see the whole design."

Our wish for you is that you will realize how unique and special you are,

that angels are watching over you, and that God holds you in the

palm of His hand and has a wonderful plan for your life.

This wish says:

Lady all dressed in red

Strolling through the flowerbed.

If I were tiny just like you

I'd creep among the flowers too!

"Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those

flowers within reach."

Our wish for you is that you will appreciate all fo nature and

have much happiness and love throughout your life.

Square #130 from Eagle Mountain, UT

This square came from Susie & her family in Eagle Mountain. They are waiting for their referral from China for their little one.

This wish says:

Twinkle, twinkle little star

how I wonder what you are

Up above the world so high

like a diamond in the sky...

Our wish is that you'll always reach

for the start!

Square #129 from Canada

This square came from a family in Canada that is waiting for their referral from China.

The wish says:

May this life be all that you dream of,

every time one door closes, may another open for you.

Always see mistakes as opportunities for growth.

I wish for you wonderful life adventures, forever friendship,

and opportunities to pursue your wildest dreams.

I wish for people to be gentle with your heart.

May you always be strong amidst struggles and disappointments.

I hope you take the high road as much as possible.

Forgive and let go of anger, it will only hold you back...

Above all else,

my wish is that you always know that you are loved

unconditionally and completely,

forever and always...

"Sometimes on the way to a dream you get lost and find a better one.

Happiness is a journey, Not a destination."

Author Unknown

Square #128 from Richmond, VA

This square came from Richmond, VA from a woman on the OHGWQ yahoo group that is waiting for her daughter from China's referral.

The wish says:

Life is not measured by the

number of breaths you take,

but the moments

that take your breath away.

May your life be filled with many

wonderful moments that take

your breath away.

Square #127 from SLC, UT

This wish is from my best friend's (Natalia's) mom, Maria. She said she chose this fabric because Sarah is so sweet and lovable.

Her wish has the Footprints Poem:

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed a scene of his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of hhis life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of foot prints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest time of his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you say that once I decide tofollow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most, you would leave me."The Lord replied, "My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Love, Maria

Square #126 from SLC, UT

This square is from Tatiana, my best friend's daughter. She just turned 10 and is pretty much like my niece. She adores Sarah.

Her wish says:

Sarah-I chose this fabric because we like to have lunch at Sweet

Tomatoes and you are always asking for vegetables, specially

tomatoes. I wish you will continue asking for vegetables when you

get older so you can be healthy and stong.

Love, Tatiana

Square #125 from MI

This square is froma family who is waiting for their daughter in China. They are from Traverse City, MI and are from the OHGWQ yahoo group.

The wish says:

May you be wrapped in the warm blanket

of the love of your family,

hope and faith

carried them to your heart.

May you always know

the joy and happiness of friends,

wherever you go.

Squares #123 & 124 from Portland, OR

These squares are form Portland, OR from a family from the OHGWQ yahoo group.

This wish says:

This wish says:

"A family is special and each one is different.

And some sister and brothers

may not look like their fathers and nothers.

But that doesn't matter, what does matter

is this: Families are forever. It's as simple as that!"

"Families are Forever" by Craig Shemin

This wish says:

"We're the same. We're different.

That is what makes the world such fun.

Many kinds of people, not just one!

A rainbow would be boring

If it were only green or blue.

What makes a rainbow beautiful

Is that it has every hue.

So aren't you glad you look like you?"

"We're Different. We're the Same and We're all Wonderful"

by Bobbi Jane Kates

Square #122 from Millsap, TX

This is from another adoptive family from the OHGWQ yahoo group. They are waiting for either a boy or a girl, they won't know until they get their referral...how exciting! I totally believe what this wish says...it really hit home with me.

The wish says:

We witness a miracle every time a child enteres into life.

But those who make their journey home across time & miles,

growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them,

are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us

by God's very own hands.

-Kristi Larson

Square #121 from Ontario, Canada

This square came from another waiting adoptive Mom from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada!

The wish says:

The World is a Rainbow

That's filled with many colours

Yellow, black and white, and brown

You see them all aournd

The world is a rainbow

With many kinds of people

It takes all kinds of people

To make the world go round

Not you be you

And I'll be me

That's the way we were meant to be

But the world is a mixing cup

Just look what happens when you stir it up

The world is a rainbow

with many kinds of people

and when we work together

It's such a sight to see

The world is beautiful when we live in harmony

Sarah,

I hope that your world always has

a rainbow shining bright above you!

Squares #116, 117, 118, 119, 120 from UT

These squares came ALL the way from Taylorsville, Utah (heehee...they're just around the corner!) They are SOO special to me because they're from my dear friend, Peggy. We have gone to church with her and her husband for almost 7 years now and she is awesome, I just love her to pieces!

This square is so cute, Noah's Ark, and the wish says:
And they entered the ark two by two...

I have to explain a little about why these 2 fabrics are so special! When we were fundraising for our adoption and trying to come up with all that money, Peggy (sweetie that she is) made a queen sized quilt with these fabrics. She then donated the quilt so that we could auction/raffle it off to help us to raise money for Sarah's adoption. And...if that wasn't nice enough...she made Sarah a crib size quilt to match that she actually has in her crib at this moment!

The wish says:

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life."

The next 2 squares are so AWESOME! Peggy did not just stop at giving us squares of fabric! NO, she actually pieced together these 2 BEAUTIFUL quilt squares! I love them both! They're amazing!

The wish says:

You make my heart sing.

You make me smile when I see you!

And this wish says:

God Bless America

Welcome to America!!

I just have one thing to say,

"Peggy, YOU ROCK!!"

Square #115 from OH

This square came from a family in Dayton, Ohio that I encountered on the OHGWQ yahoo group. The chopsticks are so cute.

The wish says:

We wish that you and your family will always have enought to eat

and that when you can, you share with others who are hungry.

Square #114 from FL

This square came form another family online who are from Atlantic Beach, Florida. They are waiting for their daughter from China and were logged in on 9/12/06.

The wish says:

The journey is the reward.-Chinese Proverb

May your journey lead you forward

to dreams fulfilled, goals reached

and joys discovered.

Square #113 from Salt Lake City, Ut

This square is from Lili, my pseudo niece and best friend's (Natalia's) older daughter. I have one from her little sister, too, but she hasn't finished the wish yet.

Lili's wish says:

~Sarah~ I chose the ballerina fabric because I love to dance:

I also chose it because on lucky occasions when we

turn on music, you'll do your cute little bouncing dance, you

are such a cute little dancer!!!!!

I love you Sarah

Love, Lily

P.S. for those of you who actually read these wishes, no I didn't spell Lili's name wrong on the wish part. Her name is Liliana and spelled with an "i" but, she's 13 and has decided that the "better", more American spelling has a "y". Sheesh, TEENAGERS!

Square #112 from Salt Lake City, UT

This wish came from my best friend of 14 years ( I just realized how long that is, Wow!) We've been through a lot together over the years, that's for sure. Since we're both only children, she's more like a sister to me and her kids are like my nieces.

The wish says:

Sarah-this fabric with the treats on it reminded me of

you because when you come to my house you always ask

me for cookies and sweets!

My wish for you is that you grow up to be a strong and

grounded young woman and have success in all your endeavors.

Love, Natalia

Square #111 from Sandy, UT

I went to the quilt store the other day to get some fabric for a quilt swap. I was talking to the lady at the store about Sarah's quilt and told her I had 98 squares, so she grabbed some fabric and gave me enough to make a square! They were really nice. She grabbed a post-it and jotted down a wish.

The wish says:

Quilts Etc. wish for Sarah

that your past and

future will come

together in a

wonderful circle.

Square #110 from Louisville, KY

This square is from a family on the OHGWQ swap that I had joined. They live in Louisville, Kentucky.

The wish says:

Our greatest glory is not in never falling,

but in rising everytime we fall.

(Confucius)

May you always dance through your life.

May you never encounter any strife.

May your toes take you to places far and near, and

May your heart be filled with love so dear.

Author Unknown

Square #109 from Amherst, NH

This wish is from a family in Amherst, New Hampshire that is from the OHGWQ yahoo group.

The wish says:

"Dance like nobody's watching;

Love like you have never been hurt.

Sing like nobody's listening;

Live like it's Heavon on earth."