Wish #26 - Julie Hughson

Part of the family tapestry: Women of the Word Bible Study "Sister "

Fabric: White doves and pastel crosses on blue & yellow background... "The greates of these is Love" (1 Corinthians 13:13)

The wish: Psalm 8:1 - "Lord, Our Lord, Your greatness is seen in all the world. Your praise reaches up to the heavens, it is sung by children & babies." God's Sweet Blessings...

Wish #25 - Tom, Kari, Hailey & Joshua Rydman

Part of the family tapestry: CMBC Family - Playgroup friends

Fabric: Dainty whie and pink flowers on a pale blue background...

Snippets from the wish: From 4 year-old Hailey... "she would love God and be able to go up to heaven to live forever and ever with God and Jesus..."

From Romans 8:37-39.... To know the depth of God's love poured out on His children - no matter who or where they are. In like manner to know the surety of love of a wonderful family - emmediate and extended - and church family!"

Wish #24 - The Evans Family

Part of the family tapestry: St. Vincent Hospital Playgroup Friends

(sorry... I tried and tried... but it kept uploading it this way!!!)

Fabric: Red, pink & white stars & stripes on a pink background.

The wish: "We wish for you so much love and happiness... but above all we wish for you to find yourself to be a star in you own life."

Wish #23 - Griz (Dale Leach)

Part of the family tapestry: Long-time friend of the Overall family!

Fabric: Deep purple with hints of flower pattern...

Snippets from the wish: "... represents the best that I have learned in this life, and thus, the best wishes and the best advice I have to offer... There is one God who deserves you utter loyalty; you choose, every day, every moment, whether you will follow and honor Him; and when you make those choices, you are choosing a blessing or a curse... life or death. And everyone chooses, whether deliberately or by neglect... so choose wisely!... one day evey kneww will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord, no choice; but right now, we have the choice to believe that He is exactly who He says He is and receive the gift of grace that He has given us all. So, Emma Mei and Shani, my prayers, my best wishes for you both are that you know that your lives are gifts and they are meant to be lived to the fullest! Choose well... Choose life... Choose Jesus!"

Wish #22 - Tim & Shirley Sauerwein

Part of the family tapestry: Women of the Word Bible Study "Sister" and CMBC workers in the 2's department (i.e. Micah's buddies!)

Fabric: Flowers and butterflies on teal tie-dyed background... chosen because "it is a favorite color of our family. Also it has a tie-dyed background and my husband loves to wear tie-dyed shirts. And it has flowers on it that look like the flowers I like to draw on notes or cards."

Snippets from wish: "... that you will trust Jesus as your Savior and Lord and that you will be a joy to your family."

Scripture: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." Romans 15:10

Wish #21 - Lee, Rebecca & Cole Taylor

Part of the family tapestry: Cedar Mill Bible Church Family Friends

Fabric: Frolicking fairies and flowers on a yellow background.

Snippets from the wish: "We hope you always know how much you were loved, cherished and prayed for from teh first moment God told your parents that you'd be blessing their lives. We with you great love & joy in your life."

Scripture: "The Lord God is my strength and He will make my feet like hinds' feet, and He will make me walk upon mine high places." Habakkuk 3:19

Wish #20 - Dannie, Connie, Jaeden & Tyler Cummings

Part of the family tapestry: SW Bible Church Friends!

Fabric: "This fabric is the same pattern used in our (the Cummings) nursery. The animals are African Jungle inspired. The Colobus monkey (black & white) is a good luck symbol in Ethiopia."

Snippets from the Wish: "You are the fulfillment of many hopes and dreams!... We hope one day you will come to know the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is our "good wish" for you!... We pray that one day you will get a chance to travel to Africa and experience the beauty of your home birth country. Connie was adopted from South Korea and had the opportunity to do that and was blessed by the experience to see her "ROOTS". We pray that you love your new home her... you have many, many people who love you!"

Wish #19 - Cousin Natalie DeMarco (Age 2)

Fabric: Dark green lollipop flowers on a light green background...

The wish: "I wish Shani would get a treat and some bubble gum and a potato. I wish her a "heart happy". I wish her food and blessings and a nice family and Micah (He is a nice boy)."

Wish #18 - Cousin Sophia DeMarco (Age 4)

Fabric: Light green leaves on purple/blue/pink tye-die background...

The wish: "I wish she will know how much I love her. I hope she will be great. I hope she will be so good with her brother and sister. I wish she will have a mommy who loves her and will play with her toys. I wish she will have a bed with a pillow and a blankie. I will send my loving dreams to her and make her feel good."

Wish #17 - Cousin Gabrielle DeMarco (Age 6)

Fabric: Pinkish swirls on purple/green tye-die background...

The wish: "I wish that you have good cousins and nice friends and a warm house. I wish that you will know Jesus is your good friend. I hope you will like reading books like I do. I hope your bed is warm and comfy. I hope you love Aunt Shana & Uncle David and Micah and they shower you love and give you warm hugs. I love you!"

Wish #16 - Cousin Alexa DeMarco (Age 8)

Fabric: "Daises" on a purple/olive green/blue tye-die...

The wish: I hope you will have fun playing with your brother and sister. I wish that you will see a beautiful sunset and have a warm bed with a soft pillow. I wish that you will have lots of blessings in your life. I hope you will have as much fun as I have with my family. I hope you have warm clothes. I hope you always feel loved by your family and friends. I love you!"

Wish #15 - Aunt Julie & Uncle Dan DeMarco

Fabric: Light olive green vines on a darker olive green background.

Snippets from wish: ... "May joy be your constant companion and may love and concern for you feelow man guide your actions.... You are coming into a family who loves you and rejoices in your birth. May that love fill you always... May your arms, like the vines on this fabric, reach out and connect with those around you as you weave a rich tapestry..."

Wish #14 - Pastor John & Becky Hamilton

Part of the family tapestry: Children's Pastor at CMBC and family. Very good family friends and some of Micah's favorite babysitters!

Fabric: Colorful music notes on black background.

Snippets from wish: "... that your name will be truly lived out as you are blessed to become David & Shana's daughter - 'marvelous, wonderful, adventure' -... that your home will be filled with joyful music and praise to our God."

Wish #13 - Great Aunt Colleen Reece

Fabric: Bright & light pink flowers and leaves.

Snippets from wish:

The best way to find joy and happiness is to:

• do something for Jesus,
• do something for Others,
• do something for Yourself - everyday.

Wish #12 - Andrew & Andrea Janssen

Part of family tapestry: Holt adoptive parents of Titaya from Durame, Ethiopia.


Fabric: Black and white spheres and maroon ovals on brown background.

Snippets from the wish: "This fabric was made in Malawi Africa. It was used to celebrate our wedding... now we use it to celebrate your arrival... We hope this quilt welcomes you into the warmth and love shared by all your family and friends."

Wish #11 - Aunt Keri & Uncle Eric

Fabric: Pink & blue stars on purple/blue background. Ya'll know those Texans just had to choose STARS for their little niece!

Snippets from the wish: "We wish you love, hope and happiness... "

Inspirational quote: "'What is love? The name for it is knowledge." Robert Penn Warren

Wish #10 - Jan & Don Moar

Part of family tapestry: Jeannie's Mom & Dad.. a family friend

Fabric: Light pink with little flowers.

Snippets from Wish: May God keep you safe, happy & healthy...

Poem: Why God Made Little Girls by Barbara Burrow

God made the world with its towering trees,

Majestic mountains and restless seas,

Then paused and said,

"It needs one more thing...

Someone to laugh and dance and sing.

To walk in the woods and gather flowers.

To commune with nature in quiet hours,"

So God created little girls

With laughing eyes and bouncing curls,

With joyful hearts and infectious smiles,

Enchanting ways and feminine wiles,

And when He's completed the task He'd begun

He was pleased and proud of the job He'd done,

For the world when seen through a little girl's eyes,

Greatly resembles Paradise.

Wish #9 - Ryan, Jeannie, Austin, Carson & Ethan Ihde

Part of family tapestry: Family friends, playmates and "sister"... met long ago at Arthur Anderson...

(sorry... I tried and tried to rotate the picture!!!)

Fabric: Red & white daises on a bright pink background.

Snippets from wish: "You are a gift from God. You are so special. May you always feel surrounded by love and never feel alone in this world... God has such an awesome plan for you... It is going to be exciting watching you grow up."

Wishes #7 & #8: Jim & LeAnn Kinnee

Part of family tapestry: CMBC Family Friends - Sunday School Teachers

Fabrics: The first is "Welcome to the Zoo" brightly colored zoo animal print. The 2nd is teddy bears.

Snippets from the wish:
S - Sanctuary (may you always find solitude with our Lord Jesus Christ)
H - Happiness (may you always find delight and joy in your day)
A - Abundance (may you overflow with love for God and others)
N - Noble (may you be admirable and dignified throughout your life)
I - Intent (may you live each day with purpose and meaning)

Wish #6 - Matt & Leah Evans

Part of family tapestry: David's friend (and wife) from elementary school!

Fabric: This fabric cam from teh totebag Leah carried on her and Matt's wedding day.

Snippets from Wish: "We wish you love and happiness all through your life..."

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8... Love is patient, love is kind... Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perserveres. Love never fails.

Wish #5 - Elijah (age 5)

Part of family tapestry: CMBC Family Friend

Fabric: Red swirls on bright orange background (chosen because it is like his karate belt!)

Snippets from wish: "Have fun with this blanket..."

How cute is that??? :)

Wish #4 - Charissa (age 3)

Part of family tapestry: CMBC Family Friend

Fabric: Fairies and stars on a light pink background.

Snippets from wish: "Charissa chose this fabric because she is a girly-girl through and through. Maybe you will be too! Can't wait to meet you!"

Wish #3 - Abigail Woodgate (age 2)

Part of family tapestry: CMBC Family Friend

Fabric: Pink cats on black background. When asked why she liked it she said, "Because I like it Mommy."

Snippets from wish: When asked what she hopes a baby has, she said "A toy!"

From her Mommy: "When Abi was born she weighed 1 lb 10 oz and her foot print was the size of a safety pin. We prayed hard for life and we finally brought her home. I hope you never take life for granted, never doubt love and devotion of your parents... "

Wish #2 - Anastasia Woodgate

Part of family tapestry: CMBC Family Friend

Fabric: Light yellow paisley & flowers on mauve background. Chosen because she likes paisley and loves to grow flowers...

Snippets from wish: "... that you would make good Christian friends... that you be generous. Love without limit, give without measure. This is how God lavishes His riches on us!

Quote: "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

Scripture: Psalm 114: 7-8 "Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool, the hard rock into springs of water."

Wish #1: Grandma & Grandpa Reece

Fabric: Frogs and dragonflies on a yellow background.

Snippets from the Wish: "... We love to laugh, spend time together and enjoy the time we can spend outdoors... You will have a full, joyful time growing up... P.S. We both like insects and frogs. We hope you do too. "