Wishes #33 & #34 - Auntie Boo & Uncle B. - Auntie Roo & Uncle Rye

Part of the family tapestry: Shana's "little sisters" and their hubbies... Bonnie & Brett Johnson - Wendy & Ryan Stokes

Cute! The fabric and wishes came tucked in Shani's first purse... with a little note that says "Shani - Bringer of Hope" - 1 Thessalionians 5:16 "Be always joyful." Nehemiah 8:10b "... for the joy of the Lord is your strength"

Snippets from the Johnsons' wish: "God has put you in a very special family. He created you to be uniquely you so that you would complete your family in only the way you can... When "Auntie Boo" heard your name for the first time she couldn't stop smiling. Your name brings joy... May you bring God's joy to all you meet and may the joy of the Lord be always your source of strength..."

Snippets from the Stokes' wish: "You are such a blessing and a special gift from God.... God is going to use you in such a neat way. We are praying for God's will to be your ever present strength throughout your life. that he would make your plans succeed as you foloow him. Remember that you are very loved!"

Wish #32 - The Gratz Family

Part of the family tapestry: Holt Adoptive Family - Ethiopia


Fabric: Colorful animals and their "sounds"...

The Wish: "Our hope and prayer for you... Whatever you are, be a good one. Abraham Lincoln. Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as workng for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

Wish #31 - Great Grandpa Howard (Shana's Grandpa)

Fabric: Fall leaves on a maroon background...

The Wish: "I wish you a very, very good like and that all goes well with you."

Wish #30 - Great Grandma Lois (Shana's Grandma)

Fabric: Rainbow weave of colors on black background...

The Wish: "As the lines on this fabric are entwined, so all our lives will be when you join our family."

Wish #29 - Great Auntie Doe Doe (Shana's Aunt Debbie Durbin)

Fabric: Green and orange abstract flowers on a watercolor background...

Quote: "Some people care too much - I think it's called LOVE." Winnie the Pooh

The Wish: "You have no idea how much I care for you already. I wish for you the world and all it offers you. You have no limits!"

Wish #28 - Papa O. (Steve Overall - Shana's Dad)

Fabric: Mickey Mouse figures on black background with "swirls" of yellow, red and pink squares...

The Wish: "My wish for you is that you love yourself and love those who love you back."

Wish #27 - Grammie (Michelle Overall - Shana's Mom)

Fabric: Colored spheres on a purple and green cloudy background...

African Proverb: Not to know is bad; Not to wish to know is worse.

The Wish: "I wish for you the joy of discovery. To seek and know answers to all your questions. To find love and laughter with all your family."