100 Good Wishes - One Squish at a Time!

To welcome and celebrate a new life, there is a tradition in the northern part of China to make a Bai Jia Bei, or 100 Good Wishes Quilt. It is a custom to invite friends and family to contribute a patch of cloth with a wish for the baby. Part of the patch of cloth goes into the quilt for the baby, and the other part of the cloth can go into a creative memory notebook with the wish for the child. The quilt contains the luck, energy, and good wishes from all the families and friends who contribute a piece of fabric.

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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Squish #22


The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched...
But they are felt in the heart.
- Helen Keller

The Biesiadecki Family
Loxahatchee, FL

Squish #21


Chosen by the Lord above
Held in our hearts for so long
Innocent little one
Loved so dearly
Destiny has made us a family

Lisa & Hannah Goebel
Glen Allen, VA

Squish #20


If you would learn the secret of 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

Squish #19


Count your age by friends, not years.
Count your life by smiles, not tears!

Love,
Your Mommy & Luna

Squish #18


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 others be opportunities to pursue love and fellowship, practice hospitality, show courtesy and serve others.

The Brown Family
Niceville, FL

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Squish #17


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 Hugp

May your heart always be filled with beautiful music.

The Gower Family
St Cloud, FL

Squish #16


Adoption: Bound by love. Joined by hearts. Sent from heaven. A gift from God.

Amy Whitmer
Danville, VA

Squish #15


Its always been a mystery to me
How two hearts can come together
And love can last forever
But now that I have found you I believe
That a miracle has come
When God sends the perfect one

- 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 & Lori Ann Knutson
Parker, CO

Squish #14


Wishing you a lifetime of hugs, kisses and giggles.

Much love,
Julio, Beth & Shayna Escobar
Littleton, CO

Squish #13


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
Southbridge, MA

Squish #12


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 & Kendra Willoughby
Midlothian, TX

Squish #11


Dearest Lia,
May there forever be a song in your heart, a smile on your lips, a rainbow after the storm and the knowledge that you are never alone...Jesus will always be by your side, and Oh, how he loves you...

Welcome Home,
The Barrett Family
Rincon, GA

Squish #10

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it.
- Proverbs 22:6

The Dunaway Family
Southlake, TX

Squish #9


May you always have something to smile about!

The Caruso Family
Columbus, OH

Squish #8

Wishing you the greatest Happiness, Health, Peace, and Success along your life journey.

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

Justin & Mai Summy
Houston, TX

Squish #7


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 also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health, and happiness and is sometimes called the "heavenly" or "blessed" crane. When two cranes are shown together, it is the ultimate depiction of longevity. May your life share all these qualities.

Aaron & Tamara DeLonay
Columbia, MO

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Squish #6


I wish for you a lifetime of happiness and love.

Jennifer May
Delanco, NJ

Squish #5


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 blessing from the Verrone Family
Arvada, CO

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Squish #4


Dixie Chicks "Lullaby"

They didn't have you where I come from
Never knew the best was yet to come
Life began when I saw your face
And I hear your laugh like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

I slip in bed when you're asleep
To hold you close and feel your breath on me
Tomorrow there'll be so much to do
So tonight I'll drift in a dream with you

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

As you wander through this troubled world
In search of all things beautiful
You can close your eyes when you're miles away
And hear my voice like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

We wish you a safe journey to your forever family.

The High Family
LID 4/20, Waiting for Liana
Lancaster, PA

Squish #3


"For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul."

Proverbs 2:10

The Matzker Family
DeSoto, MO
LID 4-4-07

Squish #2


"if ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, but the most important thing is, even if we are 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