Wishes #99 & #100!!!!! - The Fischer Family: Matt, Amanda, Emily & Sophia

Part of the family tapestry: Wonderful friends from Shana's college days!

The fabrics: Beautiful butterflies... on lavendar and lime green backgrounds...

The wish: We wish you a lifetime of happiness, joy and love. We pray that you will grow to fully know the love your parents and God have for you. Our little girl Emily likes butterflies so we wanted to share these butterflies with you.

Wishes #91-98: The Kang Family - Chris, Sarah, Rachel, Autumn, Chloe, Hannah, Elise & Lily

Part of the family tapestry: ANOTHER wonderful Forest Grove Cul-de-sac family (a family with 6 princesses!!!)! Thank you God for our wonderful move to the "country"! :)





The fabrics: Eight unique and fun squares, one for each family member! Everything from flowers to unicorns, ducks to owls, strawberries to sushi! What fun!


The wishes: I wish that Shani will live a Christ centered life... that Shani has a lot of friends... that she will not do drugs and that she will love others... that Shani will make good friends, not do drugs, not get a tatoo, listen to good music, watch good movies and get along well here...

Wish #90 - Sharon Fako

Part of the family tapestry: Recently retired Oregon Branch Director - Holt International Children's Services

The fabric: Navy & light blue sketching...

The wish: I wish you joy and sunshine in your family. You are greatly loved and have been eagerly awaited!

Wish #89 - The Thomasson's: Randy, Sally, Meredith & Timothy

Part of the family tapestry: Wonderful Forest Grove cul-de-sac neighbors!!!






The fabric: Navy blue with pink roses and flowers... used to make Meredith a dress when she was a little girl.

The wish: We know how much your parents and Micah are looking forward to your arrival. We pray that you will have a healthy life, full of joy. "Grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18

Wish #88: Betty Prindel

Part of the family tapestry: Dave's Mom... Grandma Prindel

The fabric: Blue & Rose quilted square...

The wish:

A thought for success each day

Remember to listen quietly

Speak for understanding

Be kind and good

Love your Mother and Father

Your Life will be succssful each day

If you follow these steps each day.

Wish #87: Dave Prindel

Part of the family tapestry: Shana's 6th Grade Math Teacher & faithful family friend since then!

The fabric: Quilted triangles of varied blues...

The wish: I wish for you a life that flows as smooth as a river from start to finish. A small droplet of water gains strength as it flows down to the sea. You too will gain strength with knowledge, love, respect, and God. The more you understand the more powerful you become to make a difference in your and others lives. Be strong, faithful and loving in your convictions and people will follow, just like people flow the river when rafting. The greater the river the more people who follow it. Just like your Grammie and Papa O.

Wish #86 - Jennifer Heflin

Part of the family tapestry: Good friend and co-worker of Shana's Mom... another "sister" in my heart...

The fabric: Holly Hobby! When she was little her mom surprised her with a Holly Hobby room! I believe this is a snippet from the original fabric! :)

The wish: Expect a Miracle... (yipes... the rest of it is at "Grammie's" with all the othe fabrics getting washed... ready to sew!!!)

Wish #85: David Reece

Part of the family tapestry: Husband to Shana - Daddy to Micah & Shani!!!

The fabric: Two cute pink monkeys playing on palm trees and blue daisies!

The wish: Coming soon!!!... straight from Daddy's heart!

Wish #84: Shana Reece

Part of the family tapestry: Wife to David, Mommy to Micah & Shani!

(I don't know why my "squares" are suddenly so small!)

The fabric: Colorful butterflies on a safari-brown background...

The wish:... One day perhaps I'll post the full wish... right now it is so much a part of my heart... Baby Girl, we long to have you home in our arms and to love you as Jesus would!!!

Wish #83 - Gayle Butcher

Part of the family tapestry: Family friend from Cedar Mill Bible Church... fellow Sunday School teacher!


The fabric: Bright yellow and pink flowers on a bright blue background...

The wish via scripture: "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." 2 Corinthians 9:15

Wishes #81 & #82 - The Nyamu Family: Munene, Edna, Karimi & Murimi

Part of the family tapestry: Our new neighbors! Oh how the Lord has blessed us in our move to Forest Grove!




The fabric: "Family Reunion"... Red & deep-red; Blue & light blue weaves...

The wish: "We love you and may God bless you always..."

Scripture: "For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7

Wish #80 - Brent, Casey, Eamon & Ezra Anderson

Part of the family tapestry: Our new neighbors! And little Ezra is just a few days older than our sweet girl! What good friends they will be!

The fabric: Fuschia, lime green and white leaves & flowers...

The wish: We can't wait to meet you - we're your new neighbors! Every life has a purpose and every life is a blessing from above! We hope and pray that the Lord's word will become a large part of the tapestry of your daughter's lives!

Scriptures: The verses from Mark were written on Ezra's dedication certificate and the verses from Pslams were used to bookmark both of Eamon and Ezra's irths as well as their dedications oto the Lord.

Mark 10:14, 16 - Let the little children come to me... for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these... And he took the children up in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them."

Psalm 103:17-18 - "But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children - with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts."

Wishes #78 & #79 - The Uebele Family

Part of the family tapestry: Family friends from Cedar Mill Bible Church


The fabrics: Colorful desserts on a black background... and a pastel green and white leave pattern... "How like God to give us such treats! All daughters of the king should have them!"

The wish: "God has made you - God has had His hand upon you for Good from the beginning. God has chosen you for this path. A unique journey for sure...May He grant you the grace and ability to see your life from this perspective... hand picked - one from thousands; handplaced, set apart for a purpose that perhaps you would be a "Bridge Builder" - to help those with similar stones to come to know the peace and joy that comes from a relationship with Jesus... "

Wish #77 - Micah Reece - "Big Brother"

Part of the family tapestry: Shani's Big Brother! :)

The fabric: BUGS!!!! on a pale green, leafy background...

The wish: Hi Lil' Sister! I can't wait for you to come home soon! God has a timer and He'll bring you home when it's time! I keep telling Mommy & Daddy that! I hope you love bugs like I do and I hope you love Jesus too! I can't wait to play with you, go to the zoo and hold your hand! Love you Lil' Sister!

Wish #76 - Chris Minnick

Part of the family tapestry: Good family friend from CMBC and co-shepherd of Shana's Women of the Word group...

The fabric: Pale green butterflies on a blue/green water-color background...

The wish: I chose this fabric because... just as teh butterfly is set free from its cocoon to become the beautiful Masterpiece God created it to be, you, too, Shani, are a beautiful Masterpiece created by God to bring Him praise and glory. I also chose the fabric because I love the colors in it and I smile when I look at it! :)

Scripture & Prayer: I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your heart as you trust in Him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high and how deep His love really is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:17-19 NLB

Wish #75 - Kathie Stocker

Part of the family tapestry: Our WONDERFUL social worker!!!! What an incredible blessing to our family!!!

The fabric: Pooh Bear and Piglet on a soft pink background... "Most Special Sort of Friends"

The wish: ... coming soon!!!

Wish #74 - Marci Dodge

Part of the family tapestry: Good family friend from Cedar Mill Bible Church and part of Shana's Women of the Word Bible Study group


The Fabric: Fun pink and yellow toned stripes!

The Wish: .... coming soon!

Wish #70, #71, #72, & #73: The Everson Family

Part of the family tapestry: Good family friends from CMBC and our Forest Grove buddies!!


Fabric & wishes: We are praying for you as your family eagerly awaits your arrival. We know this quilt will mean a lot of things to you, but we especially think it will bring comfort and peace. All of our squares symbbolize something that brings comfort or peace to our family.

Lily's (Age 4) square (fuschia tie-dyed...) has special "boys" (a ribbon!) attached to is so you always have something soft to rub.

Paige's (Age 2) square (yellow with white daisies) have lips attached to it because Mommy's kisses can fix anything.

We don't know too much about Calista (6 mos.) yet, your soon to be good buddy, but her squares are colorful and fun because we think she enjoys all the fun and excitement in our house.

The final square (baby girl pink with white daisies) from Mr. Dan and Miss Amanda is extra special because it is made out of the same fabric as a pillow on our precious girls' rocking chair. We know you are a special gift and we can't wait to meet you!

Wish #69 - The Olsen's (Chris, Jennifer & Avery)

Part of the family tapestry: SW Bible Church Friends!



The fabric: Lavendar swirls on a dark purple background...

The wish:

Star: Philippians 2:15 ("...so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.")

Hope: Hebrews 11:1 ("Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see...")

Angelic: Hebrews 13:2 ("Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.)

Noble: Ruth 3:11 ("And now, my daughter, don't be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All my fellow townsmen know that you are a woman of noble character.")

Incredible: Acts 26:8 ("Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?")

Wish #68 - The Larabee Family

Part of the family tapestry: Wonderful family friends from Cedar Mill Bible Church (Micah's "big brothers", Drew & Daniel and "sister", Ruthie!)




The fabric: Pastel stars (with a quilted star mid-square) on a pale blue background.

The wish: "We are so glad you were born! We wanted to share this sweet song that we think is perfect for you. Knowing that your mommy and daddy have prayed and watching them prepare for YOU has been really special to be a part of. Shani, most of all we know that God made you "An Amazing Masterpiece", created for a beautiful purpose, and put into the family God had planned along."

Masterpiece - song by Sandi Patti

Before you had a name or opened up your eyes or anyone could recognize your face. You were being formed so delicate in size, secluded in God's safe and hidden place. With your little tiny hands and little tiny feet and little eyes that shimmer like a pearl He breathed you in a song and to make it all complete; He brought the masterpiece in to the world. You are a masterpiece a new creation He has formed and you're as soft and fresh as a snowy winter morn. And your mommy and daddy are so glad that God has given you to them; Little Lamb of God; You are a masterpiece! And as your life goes on each day, how they pray that you will see just how much your life has meant to them. And they are so proud of you. What else is there to say just be the masterpiece He created you to be.