The Finished Quilt!

Here is the finished quilt. My mom did such a great job on it! Thanks Mom!
The squares in each corner are from Ben's brothers and sisters. You can scroll down to #81 - 84 you can see the wishes they picked to go with the squares.

Ben's Big Quilt

Here is the big 100 good wishes quilt......almost done! The four squares in the corners are the squares from Ben's older brothers and sisters.

Ben's Small Quilt

Ben's Mimi made this small quilt for me to take for him to use in China. I think it turned out great!

#127

Our 127th square and wish is from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

My wish for you:

A life filled with splashes of laughter.

#126

Our 126th square and wish is from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

My wish for you:

That you have many loving friends.

#125

Our 125th square and wish.

"Therefore understanding that rests in what it does not understand is the finest" Chuang Tzu translated by Burton Watson

#124

Our 124th square and wish is from Hooksett, New Hampshire.



Never forget where it is that you've been.....
But always look with hope to where it is that you are going.....

#123

Our 123rd wish and square.

"And I am my brother's keeper
And I shall fight their fight
And speak the word for beast and bird
'Til the world shall set things right"
--Ella Wheeler Wilcox, 1850-1919
Poet, author, activist

Our wish for you- may you be moved to

compassion for the animals of this world,

who must depend, whether they are wild or

domesticated, on the kindness and care of

humans for their survival.

#122

Our 122nd square and wish.

Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you

treat a dog. - Charles F. Duran

#121

Our 121st square and wish is from Maui, Hawaii.

This wish is The Lord's Prayer in Hawaiian.

#120

Our 120th square and wish is from Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

May your love soar on the wings of a dove. - -Debbie Crabtree

#119

Our 119th square and wish is from Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

"Time spent with cats is never wasted."

--Sigmund Freud

#118

Our 118th square and wish is from Falcon, Colorado.
It came with 2 squares and 2 wishes.

A Truth (not a wish):
You Can Do ANYTHING!
You Can Be Anyone or Anything!

"Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child. Listen to the DON'Ts.
Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, the IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts.
Listen to the NEVER HAVEs, then listen close to me - -
anything can happen, child. ANYTHING can be. "
--Shel Silverstein (Where the Sidewalk Ends, 1974)

A Truth (not a Wish):

"Light of the world"
--Jami Lula (Somethings Calling Me, 2002)
You're not bad
You're not selfish
You're not ugly
You're not broken
Damaged
Or dysfunctional
You're not the things
You tell yourself you are
Not the opinions of others
Or old scars
You are the light of the world...

You're not stupid
Lazy
You're not fat or too thin
You're not a big mouth
A cry baby
You're not a bully
Or original sin
You're not the things
You tell yourself you are
Not the opinions of others
Or old scars.
You are the light of the world.

#117

Our 117th square and wish is from London.

We make a living by what we get;

We make a life by what we give.

(Sir Winston Churchill)

May you learn and value the joy of giving.

#116

Our 116th square and wish.

All the best to you, beautiful child!

#115

Our 115th square and wish is from College Station, Texas.

May you always marvel at the wonderful creation and diversity of our world.

#114

Our 114th square and wish is from Maui, Hawaii.

We wish you peace, love, and happiness.

Aloha Nui Loa (with love)

#113

Our 113th square and wish is from Boucherville, Quebec, Canada.

The Higgy-Piggy

You put your right hoof in;

You put your right hoof out;

You put your right hoof in and

you shake it all about.

You do the Higgy-Piggy,

And you turn yourself around,

That's what it's all about!

Oink!

May you always remember to have fun!

#112

Our 112th wish and square is from Ormond Beach, Florida.

The Lord bless You

and keep you,

the Lord make

His face

shine on you

and be gracious

to you.
Numbers 6:24-25

#111

Our 111th square and wish.

May you truly believe and join many different conservationist animal programs.

#110

Our 110th square and wish is from Louisville, Kentucky.

Kind words can be short and easy to speak,

but their echoes are truly endless. (Mother Teresa)

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-

Wishing you a lifetime of Joy, Love and Peace!

#109

Our 109th square and wish is from

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Faith, Hope & Love ~ but the greatest of these is Love. 1 Corinthinans 13:13

May you always be surrounded by those you love and by those who love you.

#108

Our 108th square and wish is from London, England.

"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart" - Confucius -

#107

Our 107th square and wish is from Colorado Springs, CO.

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

#106

Our 106th square and wish is from Colorado Springs, CO.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

#105

Our 105th wish and square........

Our wish for you:

Sing like no one can hear you,

Dance like no one is there,

Give like you have plenty, and

Love like you have no fear.

#104

Our 104th square and wish is from our wonderful friends, the Rousey Family!

Kim is traveling with me to bring Ben home!

"We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are."

I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already there

From the song "I'm already there" by Lonestar


Dear Ben,

Always remember that you are wanted and loved, no matter where you go or what you do. What a blessing you are! May God bless you and keep you throughout your life.

This was the song that kept, me, Kim, going while we waited to bring Anna-Marie and then Savannah home to our forever family. The words are just so true...even though your family is not with you right now, they are still there with their love, prayers and thoughts. It will always mean something special to our family, just as You will always mean something special to your family.

With love,

Kim, Bryan, Anna-Marie, & Savannah

#103

Our 103rd square and wish comes from Gresham, Oregon.

And Noah did all that God told him to do. Genesis 6:22

When you walk your step will not be hindered. When you run you will not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction and do not let go. Keep it for it is your life.

Proverbs 4:13

#102

Our 102nd square and wish comes from Macomb, Illinois.

May the friendships you make, be those which endure, And all of of your gray clouds be small ones for sure. And trusting in Him to Whom we all pray, May a song fill your heart, every step of the way.

#101

Our 101st square and wish is from the Noah's Ark / Animal Conservation Swap. This fabric has Crocodiles/Alligators on it.

Explore the earth and enjoy all that God created!

#100

Our 100th square and wish comes from the Noah's Ark / Animal Conservation swap. This fabric has Manatees on it.

May you have the grace well being and peaceful manners of the sweet manatee!

Hugs to you little one!

#99

Our 99th square is from Vicotria, Australia


"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller

#98

Our 98th square and wish is from Mont Saint-Hilare, Quebec, Canada.

"Touching the earth equates to having harmony with nature." - Native American proverb

"Noah sent a dove out, but it returned having found nowhere to land. After a further seven days, Noah again sent out the dove, and it returned with an olive leaf in its beak, and he know that the waters had subsided. Noah waited seven days more and sent out the dove once more, and this time it did not return. Then he and his family and all the animals left the Ark."

#97

Our 97th square and wish is from the Thompson family, who are in China right now getting Liam. Liam is also from Shantou.

Dear Ben,

All the best wishes to you always!

Peace & Love,

The Thompson Family

#96

Our 96th square and wish is from Williamsburg, Ohio.

LOVE

Love is patient and kind

love does not envy or boast

it is not arrogant or rude.

It does not insist on

its own way.

It is not irritable or resentful

it does not rejoice at wrongdoing,

but rejoices with the truth.

Love bears all things,

believes all things,

hopes all things,

endures all things.

We wish you a lifetime of

Love

#95

Our 95th square and wish is from Birdseye, Indiana.

The best and most beautiful things can not be seen

or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.

- Helen Keller

Our wish for you is that you find beauty in everything

in your life.

#94

Our 94th square and wish is from Birdseye, Indiana.

It's choice - not chance - that determines your destiny. - Jean Nidetch

When you are faced with a choice, our wish for you is that you always choose the one that means the most to you.

#93

Our 93rd square and wish is from Birdseye, Indiana.

May flowers always line your path and sunshine light

your day. May songbirds serenade your every step

along the way. may a rainbow run beside you in a sky

that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart

each day your whole life through. - Irish Blessing

#92

Our 92nd square and wish is from Birdseye, Indiana.

So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned.

Just think of happy things, and your heart fill fly on wings, forever

in Never Land! - Peter Pan

Our wish for you is that you find happiness in life.

#91

Our 91st square and wish is from a local FCC member in Sherwood, AR.

The most fulfilling gift of life itself is to know that we are

loved unconditionally!

Kammy Krisell

Sherwood, AR

LID 8-18-06

for

Mari-Grace

#90

Our 90th square and wish is from South Jordan, Utah.

Always shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you will still land among the stars.

#89

Our 89th square and wish is from South Jordan, Utah.

Our wish to you is that you will make the most of your life, and be the best

that you can be. It is a wonderful life!

#88

Our 88th square and wish is from Blainville, Quebec, Canada.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

-Eleanor Roosevelt

We wish you a lifetime of health happiness and love.

#87

Our 87th square and wish is from Parker, Colorado.

Memories are stitched with love!

Our wish is that you will have many happy memories.

#86

Our 86th square and wish is from Parker, Colorado.

Quilts are like friends - a great source of comfort.

Our wish is that you will have many friends!

#85

This square and wish is from us....Ben's Mom and Dad!

"How long do you want to be loved? Is forever enough, is forever enough?"

-From Dixie Chicks "Lullaby"-

Ben,

We wish you a long life full of happiness and love. Always know that you are loved, by your family who brought you home, and the ones who had to let you go.

Love you forever and always,

Mom and Dad

#84

This square and wish is from Ben's oldest brother, Zach.

Another turning point;
a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist;
directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test
and don't ask why.

It's not a question
but a lesson learned in time.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

-From Green Day's "Time of Your Life"-

Ben,

I am looking forward to having another
little brother. Welcome to our crazy
family!

Love,
Zach

#83

This square and wish is from Ben's sister, Isabel.

A dream is a wish your heart makes
When you're fast asleep
In dreams you lose your heartaches
Whatever you wish for, you keep

Have faith in your dreams and someday
Your rainbow will come smiling thru
No matter how your heart is grieving
If you keep on believing
the dream that you wish will come true.

-From Disney's Cinderella-

Ben,

I can't wait to take you to Disney World!

Love,
Isabel

#82

This square and wish is from Ben's sister, Shae.

I love you, You love me
We're a happy family.
With a great big hug
And a kiss from me to you.
Won't you say you love me too.

-Barney Theme Song-

Ben,

I wish I could come to China right now to bring you home.

Love,
Shae

#81

This square and wish is from Ben's brother, Henry.

You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles
From your nice warm bed
Just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got troubles, well I've got 'em too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
We stick together and we see it through
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me

Some other folks might be
A little bit smarter than I am
Bigger and stronger too
Maybe
But none of them will ever love you the way I do
It's me and you
And as the years go by
Boys, our friendship will never die
You're gonna see
It's our destiny
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me

-Theme song from Toy Story-

Love,
Henry

#80

Our 80th square and wish are from Bellingham, WA.

There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.
- Elizabeth Lawrence

May your heart's garden bloom with hundreds of flowers
and my your life be filled with joy, magic and adventure.

#79

Our 70th square and wish is from Bellingham, WA.

"It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who really are."
-E.E. Cummings

I wish for you a life of adventure, courage, beauty and magic.
May you always exceed your expectations.

#78

Our 78th square and wish is from Ben's Uncle Mark, Aunt Deb, and Sydney Grace.

Ben,

We are so excited you are joining our family. We wish you
all the love, joy, and happiness life has to offer.

Love,
Uncle Mark, Aunt Deb & Sydney Grace

#77

Our 77th square and wish is from Acworth, Georgia.

Wishing you a life filled with joy and laughter.

#76

Our 76th square and wish is from Mont St-Hilaire, Qc, Canada.

"Reve de grandes choses,
cela te permettra au moins
d'en faire de toutes petites"

"Dream of big things
and you will at least
accomplish small ones."
Jules Renard

#75

Our 75th wish is from the Groves Family.

There is only one pretty child in the world.
And every mother has it.
- Chinese Proverb

Our wish is that you will always love
unconditionally, be thankful for your
blessings, embrace your heritage, and
be proud of where you came from.

Love, The Groves Family
from Maumelle, Arkansas
Rich, Jane,
Cade & Maggie

-Waiting for Kennedi Faith -

Thank you Groves family for this beautiful square and wish. We are so happy to have you be a part of this special quilt for Ben!

#74

Our 74th wish and square are from Colorado Springs, CO.

What a wonderful life I've had. I only wish I'd realized it sooner.
Colette

#73

Wish and square number 73 come from Colorado Springs, CO.

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
Oscar Wilde

#72

Our 72nd wish is from Funquay Varina, NC.

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

#71

Our 71st square and wish is from Fuquay Varina, NC.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and
until we meet again, may God hold you
in the palm of His hand.

#70

Our 70th square and wish is from Paradise, Texas.

"Small boys become big men
Through the influence of big
Men who care about small boys."

#69

Our 69th square and wish comes from Paradise, Texas.

The difference between men and boys
is the size and price of their toys.

#68

Our 68th square and wish is from Findlay, Ohio.

I pray that God will fill
your heart with dreams.

#67

Our 67th and wish is from Fairfield, Texas.

You are a blessing from above,
given to your family to love.
They are a family completed by you,
no other child would ever do.
God bless your forever family.
Happy and content may you always be.

#66

Our 66th square and wish is from Findlay, Ohio.

I hope that faith will give you courage
to dare to do great things.

#65

Our 65th square and wish is from Fairfield, Texas.

But Jesus said "Let the little children come
to me and do not forbid them, for of such is
the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 19:14

#64

Our 64th square and wish is a VERY special wish and square from our friends the Carltons. Zach and Bryce have been best friends since their first day in third grade.

Ben -

Cherished Gems

Gold or Silver
Stands no chance over gems;
You find them once...
Hold on tight,
for all of the money
In the world cannot buy one.

The roughness becomes smooth;
It slips as you grow.
Hold on.....for love holds,
Your riches are losses,
Bu your gems are treasures.

Acres and Acres of joy
Flow from your gems.

You may find a gem once,
Love it with all your heart.
Say "I love you Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother."

By: Brian Briggs

Love,

Don, Corby & Bryce Carlton

#63

Our 63rd square and wish is Maryland.

All that time you have been thinking of home,
and all that time my heart breaking.
Li Bo, Tang Dynasty

Welcome home little one! Our family sends many
prayers for a lifetime of love and happiness.

#62

Our 62nd square and wish is from Monument Colorado.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but
by the moments that take your breath away.

- Unknown

#61

Our 61st square and wish is from Monument, Colorado.

Have great hopes
and dare to go all out for them.

Have great dreams
and dare to live them.

Have tremendous expectations
and believe in them.

Norman Vincent Peale

#60

Our 60th square and wish is from West Jordan, Utah.

"Families can be chosen, created, or given. However they come about they are important."
- Unknown

We wish you the love of family and the knowledge that you will always belong.

Congratulations on your journey!

#59

Our 59th square and wish is from Belgium.

We wish you: good fortune, prosperity, longevity, happiness, and love.

#58

Our 58th square and wish is from Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Duck.

Hi Ben,

Welcome to America and to our Family!

Love,

Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Duck

#57

Our 57th square and wish is from Mishawaka, Indiana.

May you grow to understand the benefits of hard work.

#56

Our fifty-sixth wish and square is from Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

"One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure."
-William Fletcher

#55

Our fifty-fifth square and wish is from Midlothian, Texas.

Carpe diem, sieze the day boys, make your lives extraordinary!
-Dead Poets Society

May you make your life extraordinary!

#54

Square and wish number fifty-four is from Lindborg, KS.

A friend is someone who reaches for your
hand and touches your heart.
- Chinese Proverb -

Our wish for you is that your life be
filled with the love, joy and comfort
or true friends.

#53

Square and wish number fifty-three is from Lindsborg, KS.

I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams,
you are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are....what's taking us so long,
but remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.
But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in his arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.

-Unknown

#52

A RED THREAD CONNECTS
THOSE WHO ARE DESTINED
TO MEET REGARDLESS OF TIME,
PLACE OR CIRCUMSTANCE.
THE THREAD MY STRETCH OR TANGLE,
BUT WILL NEVER BREAK.
-CHINESE PROVERB

#51

Wish and square number fifty-one is from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

100+
100+ Pieces sent for your quilt....
100+ Days your Mommy and Dadd wait for you...
100+ People wait for the day you are placed in their arms...
100+ Good Wishes coming to you and your new
Forever Family!

#50

Our fiftieth wish is from Cheryl, James, Monica and Reese Davidson. Reese has been home for about 2 months now and is absolutely beautiful!
http://www.kaijinsbigsis.blogspot.com/

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rain soft upon your fields and,
May God hold you in palm of his hand.
-Irish Blessing

You are long awaited and well-loved, and that's just the beginning of many blessings.
Cheryl, Jams, Monica & Reese Davidson.

#49

Number forty-nine is a special wish for Ben from his grandparents.

Ben,
We are so happy to have you as our grandson. Can hardly wait to see you and
give you hugs and kisses. We love you now and always. God bless you forever
as he has done by giving you such a great family for you to love as they already
love you.

We love you little one,

Grandma & Grandpa

#48

Our forty-eighth square is a special square and wish from Cousin Timothy(Teo).

We know a secret
Just we three
The Robin and I and the
Sweet cherry tree
The bird told the tree
And the tree told me
And nobody knows it
But just we three!
The best place to be is in a family.

Timothy Brescia

#47

Square and wish forty-seven is also a special wish from Uncle Tim.

My Wish for You

When you are lonely
I wish you love
When you are down
I wish you joy
When things are troubled
I wish you peace
When you are complicated
I wish you simple beauty
When things are chaotic
I wish you inner peace
When things look empty
I wish you hope

#46

Square and wish forty-six is a special wish from Aunt Troyce and Uncle Walter.

Memories are like this patchwork quilt....
Each section is sewn together,
to be wrapped around you
for comfort and warmth
in the years to come.

#45

Square and wish #45 are from Olympia, WA

"Many do with oppoortunities as children do the sea shore:
they fill their little hands with sand and then let the
grains fall through, one by one, till all are gone."
Thomas Jones

May you always have a bucket to catch opportunities.

#44

Square and Wish #44 are from Olympia, WA

"My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard.
Mother would come out and say "You're tearing up the grass",
Dad would reply "We're not raising grass", Dad would reply
"We're raising boys."
Harmon Killebrew (baseball player b. 1936)

May you know the joy of playing with your children in the grass.

#43

You

You are the poem I dreamed of
writing
The masterpiece I longed to paint
You are the shining star I reached
for
In my ever hopeful quest for life
fulfilled
You are my child,
Now with all things
I am blessed.
Author unknown

"Keep a green bough in your heart and a singing bird will come" Chinese Proverb

May your days be full of sunshine & joyful dreams of your birthland!

#42

Our forty-second wish is from Maryville, Tennessee.

Pledge for an Adopted Child
by Debra Nussbaum Cohen

We did not plant you,
True.
But when the season is done,
When the alternate prayers
For the sun and for rain are counted,
When the pain of weeding
And the pride of watching are through,
We will hold you high.
A shining leaf
Above the thousand seeds grown wild
Not by our planting,
But by heaven,
Our harvest.
Our own child.

Blessings dear one!
You and your family
will share a bond to
ours. Maye we meet
some day.

#41

Our forty-first wish is from Fishers, Indiana.

Faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.
- Hebrews 11:1

Have faith in the one who holds your destiny
in His hands.

#40

Our 40th square and wish is from Wichita, Kansas.

...My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and 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 same things too. Yeah, this is my wish.
Rascal Flatts

#39

Our 39th square is from Fishers, Indiana.

The only limit to our realization of
tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
Let us move forward with strong and
active faith.
-Franklin Delanor Roosevelt

May a strong and active faith bring peace to your life.

#38

Our 38th square is from Wichita, Kansas.

When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dreams
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As Dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Jiminy Cricket

#37

Our thirty-seventh wish is from Fort Collins, Colorado.

The day you came
Time stood still
The day you came
I felt my heart fill

Love so pure
I never before felt
Love so warm
It made my heart melt

That little face
So sweet and small
The whole cute package
I loved it all

-Kathleen McNulty

May you always know
how loved you are!

#36

Our thirty-sixth wish is from the grandma of a Shantou girl. Her grandaughter has a large port wine stain too.

Ben -
You come to this country because of the love of others.
May you continue to grow in love.

Proud grandma of a Shantou child.

#35

Our thirty-fifth wish is from Watsonville, California.

Loads of happiness, kisses, hugs and good wishes.

#34

Our thirthy-fourth wish is from Watsonville, California.

Love and sweet wishes from
Watsonville, California, The
strawberry capital of the world.

#33

Our thirty-third wish is from Gainesville, Florida.

I can think of no more stirring symbol
of man's humanity to man
than a fire engine.
-Kurt Vonnegut

#32

Here is our thirty-second wish.

Little Man, just a few feet tall,
You're really not a man at all.
And yet you try so hard to be,
Just like the grown-ups that you see.
You want to be like daddy,
and maybe Grandpa too.
You want so, to be big,
And do the things they do.

Well, dream my little man,
and let your mind have wings,
Pretend you are the captain,
of ships and planes and things.
But when the day has ended,
and your make believe is done,
Come home to where you're loved,
and a while just be my son.
-Unknown

#31

Our thirty-first wish is a very special wish from Ben's NeNe and Papaw. NeNe embroidered Ben's name on the fabric. She is the one who will be sewing the quilt together.

May you always work like you don't need the money,
love like you have never been hurt,
and dance like no one is watching.

We love you,

Papaw & NeNe

#30

Our thirteth wish is from Kanoche, Hawaii.

Pumehana ka hale i ka noho 'ia e ka makua.
Warm is the home in which a parent lives.

Olelo No'eau
Hawaiian Proverb

#29

Our twenty-ninth wish is from Kanoche, Hawaii.

He lei poina 'ole ke keiki.
A lei never forgotten is the beloved child.

'Olelo No'eau
Hawaiian Proverb

#28

Our twenty-eighth wish is from Sarasota, Florida.

Welcome to the World!

The best and most beautiful
Things in the world.
Cannot be seen or even touched -
They must be felt with the heart.
- Helen Keller

From our hearts to yours....

#27

Our twenty-seventh wish is from Syracuse, New York.

Dream on, little broomstick cowboy, Of rocket ships and Mars,
Of sunny days, And Willie Mays, And chocolate candy bars.
Dream on little broomstick cowboy, Dream while you can, Of
big green frogs, And puppy dogs, And castles in the sand.
-Anonymous

May you always have the sweetest dreams.

#26

Our twenty-sixth wish if from Syracuse, New York.

"This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness
intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips,
sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes
to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe,
confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life."

#25

Our twenty-fifth wish is from Arlington, Virginia.

We hope you always reach for the stars. And every
now and then, try to jump over the moon.

#24

Our twenty-fourth wish is from Arlington, Virgina.

We hope that whenever you are asked
if you can try something new,
you answer, "Yes I can".

#23

Our twenty-third wish is from Pennsylvania.

The best and most beautiful
Things in the world cannot
Be seen or even touched. They
must be felt within the heart.
- Helen Keller

Blessings from our family to yours!

#22

Our twenty-second wish is from Pennsylvania.

Bless This Child, Lord

Lord, look down from Heaven above
And touch this special child with love.
Protect and guide this little one
Till each and every day is done.
Remind us often that it's true:
A miracle You've sent our way!
Lord, bless this little child today.
- Author Unknown

Blessing from our family to yours!

#21

Our twenty-first wish is from Gainesville, Florida.

Every boy who has a dog should also have a mother,
so the dog can be fed regularly :-)

Best Wishes

#20

Our twentieth wish is from Kingwood, Texas.

Best wishes for a life filled with love,
joy, adventure, laughter and a multitude
of blessings!!!

#19

Our nineteenth wish is from Cape Coral, Florida.

Star light star bright,
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

May all your wishes come true.

#18

Our eighteenth wish is from Texas.

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

May your "paper" have lots of interesting and loving "marks"
Telling a story of life that is lovely to hear.

#17

Our seventeeth wish is from Dallas, Georgia.

Love is patient, Love is Kind. It does not envy,
it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not
delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It
always protects, always trusts, always hopes,
always preseveres.

Love never fails...And now these three remain:
faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
1 Cor. 13:4-8,13

#16

Our sixteenth wish is from Scottsdale, Arizona.

"The sea, once it casts its spell,
holds one in its net of wonder forever."
-Jacques Yves Cousteau

May your life be full of adventure and wonder.

#15

Our fifteenth wish is from Texas.

It begins with a grin
it turns into a giggle.
I start to laugh
my legs start to wiggle.
I look all around
for someone to hug.
What do I see
it's you Ladybug!

May you have a life full of giggles and hugs!

#14

Our fourteenth wish is from Dallas, Georgia.

Irish Prayer

May God give you...
for every storm, a rainbow,
for every tear, a smile,
for every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
a faithful friend to share,
for every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

#13

Our thirteenth wish is also from Levelland, Texas.

What is it that confers the noblest delight? What is that which
swells a man's breast with pride above that which any other
experience can bring to him? Discovery! To know that you are
walking where none others have walked; that you are beholding
what human eye has not seen before; that you are breathing a
virgin atmosphere.
-Mark Twain in Innoncents Abroad

Shoot for the moon. Even it you miss it
you will land among the stars.
-Les Brown

#12

Our twelfth wish is from Levelland, Texas.

A Special Little Boy
Author Unknown

If he can make you think he's an angel
while doing things he's not supposed to do....

If he has lots of ways to try your patience
yet charms you with a hug that's just for you..

If he enjoys the roughest games and new adventures
but needs the "same old kiss" to make it better...

If he drags his feet whenever its bedtime
but runs to hear the story you will tell...

If he can fill your days with happiness and laughter
and always be a source of pride and joy...

Then he'll be all you lucky parents ever hoped for..
He'll be a really special little boy.

May your life be filled with love and may you always know how special you are.

#10 and #11

We have 2 wishes with this fabric. Number 10 & 11 are from Jacksonville, FL.

#10

"May your pockets be heavy
and your heart be light,
May good luck pursue you
each morning and night."
An Irish Blessing

#11

"May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live."
An Irish Blessing

#9

Our ninth wish is a very special wish from Ben's Great Grandparents.

Dear Ben,

We have been waiting for your arrival. You could not find a better family
to be with. A loving father, mother, sisters and brothers.

Papaw Buck and Grandma Vi

#8

Our eighth wish is from Cape Coral, FL.

"Snips and snails, and puppy dog tails
That's what little boys are made of!"

May you always have the
love of Family and Friends

#7

Our seventh wish is fom Scottsdale, AZ.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Live the life you imagined.
- Thoreau

May all your dreams come true!

#6

Our sixth wish is from France.

Nothing real can be threatened
Nothing unreal exists
Herein lies the peace of God
Course in Miracles

This statement has helped me remember what is really true
when trying to make sense of a sometimes crazy world. I wish you peace
and tranquility throughout your life.

#5

Our fifth wish is from Inyokern, CA

The symbol on the fabric stands for "Friendship".

It is fun to have a friend who will play with you.
It is fun to have a friend who can stay with you.
It is fun to make a friend for your whole life with through.
But to have a friend you must be a friend too.

The Wood family hopes to always be
your friends. We shared in the
excitement of you coming to your
forever family. You are special to us.

#4

Our fourth wish is also from Wisconsin

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away. ~ Anonymous

Dearest Child,

May your life be filled with wonderful moments that
take your breath away.

#3

Our third wish is from Wisconsin

The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
Lao-Tzo

Dearest Child,
May all your journeys lead to happiness & friends.

#2

Our second wish is also from Bellevue, WA

May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day.
May songbirds serenade you every step along the way.
May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue.
And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.
- - Irish Proverb

#1

Our first wish is from Bellevue, WA


"The glory of friendship
is not the outstretched hand
nor the kindly smile
nor the joy of companionship;
it is the spiritual inspiration
that comes to one
when he discovers that
someone else believes in him
and is willing to trust him."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

May you always be surrounded by loving family and friends.

Quilt Blog

I created this blog so I can share all of the beautiful quilt squares and wishes we have received for Ben.

If you would like to participate....

We need your help. We want to make a 100 Good Wishes Quilt for Ben. Shae has one that we made for her while waiting for her referral and she absolutely loves it.

Will you send a square and a wish for our little guy's quilt?

What Is It:
Parents in northern China make a Bai Jia Bei, or 100 Good Wishes Quilt, to welcome and celebrate a new life. Friends and family contribute a square of cloth and a wish for the baby. The pieces of cloth are made into a quilt, and the good wishes go into a memory book. The quilt is said to contain the luck, energy, and good wishes from all the families and friends who contributed.

What to Send:
* One 8"x8" square of washable boyish or neutral fabric. It can be new or "used and meaningful" fabric.

* A 3"x5" or 4"x6" card with a good wish for Ben and a scrap of your fabric (glued to the paper). Your wish can be anything you want it to be. It can be something you wrote or a favorite poem, quote, or anything else that you would like. Please remember to sign your wish.

Where to Send It:
If you would like to send a square and a good wish for Ben, please email me at bensquilt2007@yahoo.com and I will send you our address.

Let me know if you're doing a quilt too and I'll be happy to send you a square and a good wish too!

Thanks!
Paula