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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Wednesday, May 16, 2007

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