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."

Square #108 from Arlington, VA

This square came form another family that is on the OHGWQ yahoo group that is waiting for their child form China. They're from Arlington, Virginia.

The wish says:

Our wish for you is

that these hearts

remind you that you

are loved.

Not by one,

not by two, but by many!

Square #107 from San Antonio, TX

This square came from another family on the OHGWQ yahoo group. They live in San Antonio, TX and were logged into China on 7/11/06, they're in the middle of their wait!

The wish says:

Believe that life is worth living and your

belief will help create the fact.

-William James

Square #106 from Mississippi

This square is from another family on the OHGWQ yahoo group that is adopting their daughter from China. They are near the beginning of their wait as they were logged in on 1/18/07.

They live in Brandon, Mississippi.

The wish says:

Precious and beloved child,

May you know God's limitless love

for you and relish His great plans

for your life.

Celebrating your life

this day in our hearts.

Square #105 from Naracoorte, South Australia

This square came from South Australia! A woman on the OHGWQ yahoo group lives there and sent this square.

This wish says:
Little one I cannot promise

That life will be free of pain,

But through the many turmoils

I hope that you will gain-

Strength and renewal

Like the land refreshed by rain.

Little one I cannot promise

That you will never ask why

Life has given you this path

At times so low, so high-

Be blessed with vision,

That will let your spirit fly.

Little one I cannot promise

That all answers will be clear.

To complete understanding-

Most stories don't adhere.

Knowing you are loved

Will help you through life to steer.

Little one I can but promise

Within the power of love-

The giving and receiving comes

With healing from above

Settling our inner hearts

Under the wings of the Dove.

Little one our Father's promise

That He is always near-

Through His Son we are adopted

Into His family dear,

Sustains us through all things

Until our vision of Him is clear.

by Deborah Cohen

Square #104 from China via Australia

This wish is from a Chinese woman who's living in South Australia currently. She just had a baby and I was able to also contribute to her quilt for her little baby.

This wish says:

This is a blessing

exchanged between Chinese Christians.

The first two characters literally mean

God (The God of Zion). The second two characters

express the idea of giving protection.

Another way to translate this is,

"May God protectyou."

Square #103 from CA

This square came from another adoptive family from CA that I swapped squares with. I ran across their blog right before they were leaving for China to adopt their daughter.

The wish says:

Today I kissed an angel

I knew it from the start

the first time my angel smiled at me

I gave my away my heart

Today I kissed an angel

this angel child of mine

though not of my creation

my child by God's design

Today I kissed an angel

my heart is dancing wild

a family, by a miracle

blessed by this angel child

-Author: Unknown

Dear Sarah: We whish youa beautiful life,

filled with love, health, and happiness.

Square #102 from Archbald, PA

This square is from a family I swapped squares with on the OHGWQ yahoo group. They are from Archbald, Pennslyvania and are logged in to China to adopt.

The wish says:

Hurt no living thing;

Ladybird, nor butterfly,

Nor moth with dusty wing,

Nor cricket chirping cheerily,

Nor grasshopper so light of leap,

Nor dancind gnat, nor beetle fat,

Nor harmless worms that creep.

-Christina Rosetti

Keep them Coming!

Even though we have more than 100 squares, I am still collecting them. I want to have enough squares to make Sarah a lap blanket. Since I have never quilted before, I want to make it for practice before I tackle her 100 Good Wishes Quilt. So, I'm still collecting them and have already received promises from many friends and family for squares that I'm still waiting for.

Square #101 from MO

This square is from a family I ran across on the OHGWQ yahoo group that is logged in to China to adopt.

The wish says:

Dear child,

no one is perfect.

May you realize that you rimperfections make you who you are.

While you strive to do and be your best, realize that total

perfection is unattainable.

Square #100!! from Norfolk, VA

This is our 100th square! It came from the a family who is from Norfolk, VA from the OHGWQ swap group. They are waiting for their daughter in China.

The wish says:

Legacy of an Adopted Child

Once there were two women

Who never knew each other.

One you do not remember

The other you call Mother.

Two different lives shaped to make yours one.

One became your guiding star,

The other became your sun.

The first gave you life;

And the second taught you how to live it.

The first gave you a need for love,

And the second was there to give it.

One gave you a nationality,

The other gave you a name.

One gave you the seed of talent

The other gave you an aim.

One gave you emotions,

The other calmed your fears.

One saw your first sweet smile

The other dried your tears.

One gave you away-it was all she could do.

The other prayed for a child-God led her straight to you.

And now you ask me, through your tears,

The age-old question unanswered through the years:

Heredity or Environment-which are you the product of?

Neither my Darling, neither,

Just two different kinds of love.

Square #99 from UT

This square came from the Hahn family, friends from our church.

The wish says:

Remember to always enjoy

God's wonderful creation

and seek the Creator

amid all the busyness.