Wish #66 - Sarah Corrigan

Part of the family tapestry: Shana's good friend and past co-worker at OHSU.

The fabric: Dainty purple flowers on a deep purple fabric...

The wish: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

Wish #65 - Carrie Grotvik

Part of the family tapestry: Shana's good friend and co-worker from the "good old days" at Arthur Anderson

The Fabric: Beautiful princesses...

This wish:... arrived on our doorstep, a complete surprise, the last morning we were packing up to move to our new home. With the thoughtful delivery of this fabric came the reminder of the blessing of friends who remain with you and a part of your life no matter the length of time between visits! We pray our daughters are blessed with such good friends in their lives as well!

Wishes #62, #63, & #64 - The Dufeks

Part of the family tapestry: Good friends from Cedar Mill Bible Church (Fellow Sunday School Teacher & girls!)



Fabrics: From Amy - Deep purple with soft flower flecks; From Holly - Bright pink butterflies; From Heidi - Orange, pink and white paisley on a bright orange background!

A prayer for Shani: "My Lord, may this beautiful child you have made, Shani, know you and love you with all her heart. May she be a blessing to those around her, as well as to everyone she meets. Clother her in courage and strength. May her voice be sweet and out of her mouth may truth and grace flow. Let her confidence be in you, oh Lord. Guide her steps so that she will always walk with you. Let love and laughter be in abundance in her life. Amen and Amen."

Wish #61 - The Warners

Part of the family tapestry: Holt Adoptive Family - China & Ethiopia



The Fabric: Adorable baby elephants on pale yellow background...

Quote: "Our children are not ours because they share our genes... they are ours because we have had the audacity to envision them. That, at the end of the day... or long sleepness night, is how love really works." - Unknown.

The Wish: "Our wish for you is tha tyou will have both roots and wings."

Wish #60 - The Coys

Part of the family tapestry: Holt Adoptive Family - Ethiopia (Etame forever home July 2008)



The fabric: Primary colored... nursery rhyme characters...

The wish: "Be sure that you were loved even before your forever family laid eyes upon you. Blessings to you htat you may grow to be a strong yet kind individual and may you always proudly remember your birth country."

Wish #59 - David Lawson

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



The fabric: Pastel bunnies & chicks...

The wish: "I pray Shani that you will know and embrace God's love; that He first loved us so that we will love each other. His love is righteous, true and everlasting - He has given you His love through your father, mother & brother! So may this quilt remind you of God's love and the love of others always! It will cover you with warmth and protection and comfort and will be there for you for all of your days!"

Wish #58 - The Czarnecki Family

Part of the family tapestry: Holt Adoptive Family - Ethiopia



The fabric: Country Farm...

Quote: "We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time & miles, growing with the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and place among us by God's very own hands." Kristi Larson

The Wish: "May you come to realize the warmth and love with which you were anticipated by so many... us included. This fabric reminds me of where we live, and the place we hope to bring our own child home to. I hope that when you look at it you will know that in rural Oregon, people were waiting to hears news of you!"