Sq-Wish#10--"Good Luck" Lady Bugs and "Hope Filled" Butterflys

3.5.08: I rec'd this color set of squares a couple days ago--they are so perfect for us. I especially love the lady bugs and butterflies one--as brings us good luck and hope. Who could ask for more? :) God has truly blessed us. This group of friends from around the world are more than I had ever imagined. Mostly they inspire me. Somedays I feel as close to them as a life long friend. It's amazing how this journey we're on together bonds us.

The other square is soooo art-sy--it's absolutely gogeous. Thank you Christine and Family. You're precious to me. Izabella will just love them both.

Sq-Wish #9--All the Way from Overseas!

2.21.08--I can hardly believe I pulled rec'd a package from out of the US! I've never gotten anything from another country--especially over the sea--that is truly special! My friend--you are so special. I've so enjoyed our emails..and getting to know you. I am always amazed at how different it is there--I always thought your country was so similar to ours. Much to my delight it is not--it's more fun that way. AND I don't have anything Disney either! It's soooo soft--and the best part is you sent the whole 1/4 yard...you know me well--I will surely make mistakes and this allows me to not stress about it on your square....you're so funny. I've just learned this square is more special than I imagined--seems she purchased a blanket, cut this portion off--and now her and her family use the remaining blanket to cuddle up with...I LOVE IT...now that's pretty special...I think. I will share this lovely gift and the way it connects us across the sea and around the world. Thank you my friend--yourr wish touched my heart--your fleece makes me smile....I can't wait to tell Izabella about my silly friend overseas. Lovely.

Sq-Wish#8--Ittsie-Bittie--Polk-A-Dots!

2.21.08--I love this fleece. It makes me happy! And it's my mom's (Izabella's Grammy) faviorite...she just kept saying...I really like this one. Me too! You're so kind Petrie--and I want to thank you too for all your wisdom in our group. You are a wealth of knowledge for us "newbies". A blessing. Our Izabella will know all about you.

Quilt Squish #7--GREEN my favorite color!

2.21.08--This green fleece is so perfect for me--green has always been a favorite color of mine. Again, I'm always amazed how well the women in our online group know me. Maybe God whispers in their ears--hmmm...I think he does. Thanks Robin. It's precious.

"Xiongmao's" (Panda's) Sq-Wish #6

1.30.08: Each Sq-Wish package that arrives is sooo special...and each one reduces me to tears. But it never ceases to amaze me how each one touches a different place in my heart, each one arrives with the most perfect timing, with the most perfect message--assuring me, we are on the right path. This beautiful and ever-s0-amazingly-soft sq-wish is from a very dear friend Tori and her family. I worked with Tori for almost 6 years, I overheard her often talking to her daughters on the phone--with one thing or another--and each time she got off the phone--I remember thinking "wow, what a great mom she is--I hope to be as good a mom someday." I saw her faced with a health issue with one of her daughters that tested her motherly intincts to the point where she took action other mothers might have hesitated to do--and this one saved her daughters life. It was a mis-diagnosis--that she just knew in her heart was not right--and she was "right on". Ahhhh...the amazing love of a mother! Tori, it is such a special honor to recieve this gift from you for our Izabella. You will always be a part of her life--her story.

Tori's wish card speaks to the 23rd Psalm--her favorite passage. It reminded me that life here on earth is not easy--but if we keep our faith in Him and live with confidence he will guide us--there is much more comfort in this journey we call "life". Soooo true. Life has been especially difficult on many levels. But everytime I say a prayer and leave it as his feet...he always comes through for me with an answer.

The other really wonderful part of this gift is the surprises kept on happening--each step of the way into this little beautiful surprise gift. The outside of the envelope had the most adorable messages "A little girl captures your heart...ahhhh" and "thank heaven for girls!" Then inside it was wrapped so beautifully with the sweetest Pink sticker that said "with love", and then of course, the wish itself was so beautifully written and touched my heart deeply. I can't wait for Izabella to meet them all! I have included the packaging in this picture--as it was soo beautiful. Thank you to my dear friend Tori and to her family for their love, prayers and support on this very long journey. You make this all so much easier for me.

#5 Sq-Wish! Rubba-Dub-Yellow Duckies...

1.9.07: This absolutely adorable sq-wish arrived a few days ago from another beautiful family in our July LID group--all the way from Canada-British Columbia. Once again the fabric is soooo amazingly sweet--but the wish was the most precious. And ironically enough spoke to my heart on a matter that was troubling us soooo this past week. There is still no final resolution--but there this wish helped me remember that He only wants what's good and wonderful for us--and there is comfort in that. Thanks to the Denis Family--you touched my heart and ways you'll never know--and I'm sure Izabella will be touched as well--forever with your thoughtful wish and sooo soft sq-wish.