Squish #65- Maui, Hawaii

This one didn't come with a wish, so I'm gonna cut off a small corner of it and attach it to the wish that came with the other squish.

It's really pretty.

The wish:

Ei Ah Eha No
Ka Malohia Oh Na Lani
Mea A Ku A Pau.

"May peace from above rest upon you and remain with you now and forever."

Aloha Nui Loa (with Love)
The Mooney Family
Maui, Hawaii

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #64- Maui, Hawaii

This squish comes from Hawaii!

The wish:

Ei Ah Eha No
Ka Malohia Oh Na Lani
Mea A Ku A Pau.

"May peace from above rest upon you and remain with you now and forever."

Aloha Nui Loa (with Love)
The Mooney Family
Maui, Hawaii

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #63- Acworth, GA, USA

This one is hippos.

The wish:

Wishing you a life full of joy and laughter.

The Beaver Family
Acworth, GA

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #62- England

And I don't mean England, Arkansas. And yeah, that was a lame joke. Anyway.

The wish:

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.
Kahlil Gibran

Beatrix Potter, born on July 28th, 1866
Kensington, London, England
Author of "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"

Jane Oatway, England
DTC 10th August 2007

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #61- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

I love this fabric because it makes me think of one of my favorite TV shows- Naruto! It reminds me of the Uchiha fan.

The wish:
We wish that each day will bring love and beauty to your life.
Discover the innocence of a butterfly,
The magical sparkle of the sun on water,
And the songs of birds through the trees.
Marvel at each new flower bud,
Each colourful falling leaf,
Each brand new snowflake,
And each springtime blossom.
We wish you a lifetime of beautiful days;
Each one revealing a new and amazing wonder.

Kristine & Shawn DosSantas
Victoria, BC, Canada
LID March 1/06
Waiting for Isabel

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #60- New Hampshire, USA

This inspiring pink squish comes from New Hampshire.

The wish:

Reese,
I wish you a life filled with hope, peace, charity, and lots of love.

Elizabeth Sabol
LID 09/01/06
New Hampshire

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #59- Wantagh, New York, USA

This pretty, pink, polka-dot square comes to us from Wantagh, New York.

The wish:
We wish you to always have,
Happiness to fill your heart,
Wisdom to fill your mind, and
Confidence in faith to fill your spirit.

Christine & John Rojas
Wantagh, New York

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #58- Kingston, NV, USA

#57's Siamese Twin. They're both adorable kitty prints.

The wish:

To Reese:
From Nancy in Nevada
(Rubber Ducky Boards a.k.a. NAS)

May all your dreams lead you to unending happiness!

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #57- Kingston, NV, USA

This is a double squish from Nevada. This swap is courtesy of the Rubber-Ducky Adoption Message Board.

The wish:

To Reese:
From Nancy in Nevada
(Rubber Ducky Boards a.k.a. NAS)

May you always be successful.

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #56- Charlotte, NC, USA

This squish comes from the Stohlers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The wish:

Friends are flowers that never fade.

May you always be surrounded by true friends.

The Stohlers
Charlotte, NC

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #55- Montreal, Quebec, Canada

This squish is from Quebec, Canada.

The wish:

Be not afraid of going slowly;
Be afraid only of standing still.
-Chinese proverb

May you always dance to the music of your heart, walk to the beat of your own drum, and run towards the adventures in life.

Doris and Dan Clark
Montreal, Quebec, Canada LID 03/28/06
http://3dsadoptionjourney.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #54- West Jordan, UT, USA

This is my 3rd squish from West Jordan, Utah. Is there like a squishing community there or something? :)

The wish:

Families can be chosen, created, or given. However they come about, they are important.
-Unknown

We wish you the love of family and the knowledge that you will always belong.

Andrea and Devin Slauenwhite
Waiting for Maya
West Jordan, Utah
LID 9-13-06

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #53- West Jordan, UT, USA

I believe I have another one also from West Jordan, Utah, USA. There's so many at this point I can't really remember without looking though.

It's a very pretty pink Asian-themed squish.

The wish:
Being deeply loved by someone
Gives you strength;
Loving someone deeply
Gives you courage.
By Lao-Tzu

May your life be full of love giving you great strength to move mountains
and immense courage to live out your dreams.

Troy, Robin, and Sarah Ancher
(adopted 11/1/05 from Ruijin, Jiangxi, China)
West Jordan, Utah

Squish #52- West Hartford, CT, USA

This one comes from West Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

It's Peter Rabbit!

The wish:

We wish you faith and wisdom-
Love,
The Udell Family
West Hartford, CT

Squish #51- Sarasota, FL, USA

This squish comes from Sarasota, Florida, USA, from Gina Hadden.

It's the fortune cookie fabric that I see so often and like so much.

The wish:
Welcome to the world!

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
-Henry David Thoreau

From our hearts to yours,
Gina, Gordon, & Mia Hadden
LID 06/02/06
Sarasota, FL, USA

http://waitingforbabymia.blogspot.com/

Squish #50- Kingston, WA, USA

HALFWAY THERE! WOOHOO! This monumental squish comes from Kingston, Washington.

It's kitty and puppy fabric.

The wish:

A good friend shields you from the storm.
-Chinese proverb

We wish you a life filled with friends.

With love from Ron, Bridget, Tasmin a. 10-02 Nanning, Isaac a. 3-04 GeJiu, and Gabrielle a. 9-05 Nanchang.

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #49- Maumelle, AR, USA

This squish is special because it comes from some of our close friends, Jane and Rich Groves. They are also in our local Families with Children From China group. The sent us 2 squares of fabric.

The wish:

There is only one pretty child in the world. And every mother has it.
-Chinese Proverb

Our wish is that you will always love unconditionally, be thankful for your blessings, embrace your heritage, and be proud of where you came from.

Love, The Groves Family
from Maumelle, Arkansas
Rich, Jane,
Cade & Maggie.

~waiting for Kennedi Faith~
DTC 2/3/07 LID 3/5/07

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #48- Blainville, Quebec, Canada

2 from Canada! Woohoo!

The wish:

The future belongs to those who believe in beauty of their dreams.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

We wish you a lifetime of health, happiness, and love.

Isabelle & Stephane
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
LID 2006-03-23

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #47-Tallahassee, FL, USA

This squish comes from the McNally Family in Tallahasse, Florida.

The wish:
Have great hopes
and dare to go all out for them.
Have great dreams
and dare to live them.
Have tremendous expectations
and believe in them.
-Norman Vincent Pearle

Our wish for you- Dear precious child...
May all your hopes and dreams come true.
Believe in yourself and never doubt your abilities.

The McNally's- Steve, Sheri, and Maddie
Tallahassee, FL
LID 3/19/07 for Kinsey somewhere in China.

Squish #46- Sunbury, Victoria, Australia

This one is combined with #45.

The wish:
"You Can Be Whatever You Want To Be!"

There is inside you
All of the potential
To be whatever you want to be;
All of the energy
To do whatever you want to do.
Imagine yourself as you would like to be,
Doing what you want to do,
And each day, take one step
Towards your dream.
And though at times it may seem too difficult to continue,
Hold on to your dream.
One morning you will awake to find
That you are the person you dreamed of,
Doing what you wanted to do,
Simply because you had the courage
To believe in your potential
And to hold on to your dream.

Love Mai-Lin, Australia

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #45- Sunbury, Victoria, Australia

Another one from Australia.

The wish:
"You Can Be Whatever You Want To Be!"

There is inside you
All of the potential
To be whatever you want to be;
All of the energy
To do whatever you want to do.
Imagine yourself as you would like to be,
Doing what you want to do,
And each day, take one step
Towards your dream.
And though at times it may seem too difficult to continue,
Hold on to your dream.
One morning you will awake to find
That you are the person you dreamed of,
Doing what you wanted to do,
Simply because you had the courage
To believe in your potential
And to hold on to your dream.

Love Mai-Lin, Australia

Thanks for the squish!

Look at all the squishes!

Look at all the squishes!

I would say 'can you spot yours?', and some you can, but being as I am 5' 1.5", it's not that great of a vantage point. That's my laptop, and my cat, Chen Le, who was quite upset because she laid down right where the last squish had to go...because I was out of room. I have 44 squishes, from 15 states in the USA, Puerto Rico, 1 province of Canada, and 1 state of Australia.
And it's already massive.
And I have a queen size bed.

So, yeah, at some point, these will probably be cut down to a smaller size and I'll make one big quilt and a smaller one out of what I cut off. I think if I don't she'll have a California King size quilt...and I'm quilting it so....

It's pretty fun to just lay them out and look at them all. Problem is, my cats want to walk all over them and sniff them and that makes things drastically more difficult.

Squish #44- Tokyo, Japan

I HAVE A SQUISH FROM TOKYO!

Okay, anyone who knows me knows why that is so darn exciting. :)

This squish comes from a military family stationed in Japan.

The wish:

May the love hidden deep inside your heart
Find the love waiting in your dreams.
May the laughter that you find in your tomorrow
Wipe away the pain you find in your yesterdays.
Author Unknown

Patiently waiting for Madison
LID 10 April 2006

Best wishes
Renee & Joe Caldarelli
Tokyo, Japan

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #43- Redfield, AR, USA

This one comes from a fellow Families with Children from China- Central Arkansas family, the Milligans.

It's a circus print fabric.

The wish:

Reese KaiJin,
This vintage fabric makes me smile and think happy childhood thoughts. I hope for you a happy childhood and a wonderful life.

Blessings,
Melissa and Faith Milligan

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #42- Levelland, TX, USA

This one is from the Miller Family in Levelland, Texas. This is our second squish from them.

This fabric doesn't really show up well in the picture. It has little darker gold stars and swirls on it that you can't really see in the picture.

The wish:

"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart."
-Eleanor Roosevelt

The Miller Family
Allen, Angela, & William (A. Taiwan)
Waiting for a referral from Taiwan

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #41- Sunbury, Australia

This is the other square sharing a wish with #40.

The wish:

One SONG can spark a moment.
One FLOWER can wake the dream.
One TREE can start a forest.
One BIRD can herald spring.
One SMILE begins a friendship.
One HANDCLASP lifts a soul.
One STAR can guide a ship at sea.
One WORD can frame the goal.
One VOTE can change a nation.
One SUNBEAM lights a room.
One CANDLE wipes out darkness.
One LAUGH will conquer gloom.
One STEP must start each journey.
One WORD must start a prayer.
One HOPE will raise our spirits.
One TOUCH can show you care.
One VOICE can speak with wisdom.
One HEART can know what is true.
One LIFE can make a difference.
You see, it's up to you!

With love from
Domenico and Lynne
Sunbury, Australia

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #40- Sunbury, Australia

My first squish from outside of the Western Hemisphere! Yeah, that's an accomplishment.

This is one wish with 2 squares. So it is squish #40 and 41. We've hit 40! That's 2/5 to 100!

This fabric makes me think of Japanese maple trees.

The wish:
One SONG can spark a moment.
One FLOWER can wake the dream.
One TREE can start a forest.
One BIRD can herald spring.
One SMILE begins a friendship.
One HANDCLASP lifts a soul.
One STAR can guide a ship at sea.
One WORD can frame the goal.
One VOTE can change a nation.
One SUNBEAM lights a room.
One CANDLE wipes out darkness.
One LAUGH will conquer gloom.
One STEP must start each journey.
One WORD must start a prayer.
One HOPE will raise our spirits.
One TOUCH can show you care.
One VOICE can speak with wisdom.
One HEART can know what is true.
One LIFE can make a difference.
You see, it's up to you!

With love from
Domenico and Lynne
Sunbury, Australia

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #39- Louisa, VA, USA

This squish comes from the Feagans Family in Virginia.

It's a cute ladybug fabric.

The wish:
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine
upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

From the Feagans family in Louisa, VA, USA
Waiting for Maggie Mae

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #38- Portland, OR, USA

This squish comes from a family in Portland, Oregon, USA, who just so happen to be vegan and plan to raise their daughter, Sahalie, vegan, as well. As soon as I find their blog address, I'll post it.

Cute cow print!

The wish:
Look up to the stars
The beauty of the sky
And know that something
As wonderful as you
Could only come
From a wish that high

The Dadds-McDonald Family
~Portland, Oregon~
Waiting for Sahalie in China

Thanks for the squish!

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #37- Syracuse, NY, USA

This squish comes from Syracuse, New York, USA.

The wish:

"This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life."

Jeramy & Alicia Amidon
Waiting for Baby Amidon
Syracuse, New York
Vietnam
LID 7/07

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #36- Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada

Our first squish from Canada! Woohoo! I do love getting squishes from other countries. It's so exciting.

The wish:

"Reve de grandes choses, cela te permettra au moins d'en faire de toutes petites."

"Dream of big things and you will at least accomplish small ones."
Jules Renard

Danielle et Maurice
LID 03/15/2006
Mont St-Hilaire, Qc, Canada
www.mabeautebridee.blogspot.com

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #35- Shannon Hills, AR, USA

This squish is very special (not that they all aren't) because it's from our Mommy. Yes, the Mommy we sit there and do the 'MY mommy', 'MY mommy' thing about. LOL.

I think she got the kitty fabric because Reese loves cats so much. : )

The wish:
To: Reese Maleah KaiJin Davidson

"Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
-Psalm 23:6 (NIV)

May you always know the love of family and friends, and of God; you are a blessing to our family brought to us by Him.

Love you always,
Mommy
8-12-07

Thanks for the squish, Mama!

Squish #34- Little Rock, AR, USA

This is my second family squish. It's from our sister Michelle. It's a really pretty ladybug fabric. She said it took her quite a while to find it.

The fabric has pretty flowers and ladybugs and butterflies, etc. And words that read: "How I love the little things...Like ladybugs with pretty wings...and bees that buzz to welcome spring...How I love the living things...Like flowers that smile and birds that sing...As all the world's awakening..."

The wish:
How I love the little things
Like ladybugs with pretty wings...

May you always realize you are like a ladybug with pretty wings. May those wings always take you where God wants you to go.

I love you!
Your big sis,
Michelle Mann
Little Rock, AR

Thanks for the squish!!

Squish #33- Riverton, UT, USA

This squish comes from Riverton, Utah. It's also my first bamboo fabric!

The wish:
"I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of stars makes me dream."
-Vincent Van Gogh

Our wish for you is that you may always have the courage to follow your dreams.

Love and wishes,
The Erickson Family
Riverton, Utah
Waiting for Sophie Mei
www.myadoptionwebsite.com/simplysophie
LID 3/29/07

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #32- Bonanza, OR, USA

This squish comes from the Hoglunds in Bonanza, Oregon.

The wish:
Wishing you always love to surround you, warm memories to cheer you, good fortune to walk beside you, and happiness to fill your heart.

The Hoglunds
Bonanza, OR

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #31- Chesapeake, VA, USA

This squish comes from our cyber-friend Jamie Brooks in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA. She volunteered for China Care (the foundation that had Reese in foster care) last winter and met Reese then. So this is really special.

In an email she sent me she said this about the fabric: "I have been out looking through the quilt shops today and finally found one I like. I was looking for something kind of girlie but.... what really struck me made me think of Reese. The color is rich looking and for some reason to me it sang of strength. Reese was so sweet the way she played with the other children and how she knew how to make everyone know (even me) what she wanted. She is a girl with her own mind that is for sure."

Thanks so much for the kind comments. Obviously, Reese KaiJin made a big impact on you. She has that effect on people, hehe.

The wish:
Dear Reese,
I met you in China while visiting a friend of yours and mine. You stole my heart with your smile and hugs and I knew for the rest of my life I would always love you.
I wish for you a life full of smiles, hugs, and love. I am a better person having met YOU!

Love always,
Jamie Brooks

Thank you so much for the squish!

Squish #30- South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

This one come from South Lake Tahoe, California. I believe the back of the envelope said something like: "...and it is said that geckos are symbols of good luck..."

Very bright, vibrant, and gecko-y fabric.

The wish:
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
-Helen Keller

May your heart help guide your mind through life.

Kelley and Steve Rude
South Lake Tahoe, CA

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #29- Maricopa, AZ, USA

This squish is from Maricopa, Arizona.

I love the bug pattern, so cute.

The wish:
Dreams are like stars...
You may never touch them,
But if you follow them
They will lead you to your destiny.

Judy Trees
Tom Golds
Maricopa, AZ

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #28- Chevy Chase, MD, USA

This squish comes to us from the Lindsay family in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It was a donated piece (not a swap), so it is much appreciated since you don't really know us and didn't have to do this.

I like this fabric because....well, if the Chinese had done Finding Nemo, I think it would've gone a little something like this.

The wish:
Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun.
-Mignon McLaughlin

Dearest child, may you always know how to have fun, even when you are grown up; it will keep you young in body, mind, and spirit!

The Lindsay Family
Chevy Chase, MD

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #27- Lake Orion, MI, USA

This beautiful Asian inspired fabric comes to Reese and I from Lake Orion, Michigan, as part of the OHGWQ Yahoo Group General Swap.

The wish:

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."
-Anon.

May you always live each moment to the fullest.

Jeff and Jaime Kinser
Lake Orion, Michigan

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #26- Shannon Hills, AR, USA

This is my first family squish! It's from our aunt Lacey. She gave me this squish for Reese's quilt, and has the honor of being our first family member to give a squish.

The wish:
Remember that you are equal to all things and all people:
You are no less than a star and no more than a blade of grass.
I love you, pretty girl!

-Aunt Lacey

Thanks for the squish, aunt "Yaycey", as Reese says...

Squish #25- Elkhorn, WI, USA

This squish is also from Diane Lowenthal-Lambert in Wisconsin, as part of the general swap on OHGWQ.

The wish:

There's more about life that you'll learn as you go, because figuring things out on your own helps you grow. Just trust in yourself and you'll climb every hill. Say, "I think I can!" and you know what? You will!
-Craig Dorfman

Diane Lowenthal-Lambert
Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #24- Elkhorn, WI, USA

This squish comes from Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The sender, Diane Lowenthal-Lambert, is mommy to a little boy from Shanxi- the province Reese is from!

The wish:

"Where there is great love, there are always miracles."
-Willa Cather

The Lambert Family
Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #23- Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

This is a swap from the OHGWQ general swap. This is my first squish from outside of the continental USA. It's from Puerto Rico.

The wish:
Amor unico, especial e incondicional,
Dia y noche me llenas con un sertir total,
Oro por ti, mi hijita chiquita con ropita otonal,
Pura como aguita clarita de manantial,
Chinita, bebita bonita, arropadita y con panal,
Inexplicable milagro a peticion celestial,
O ?sera la respuesta a un clamor maternal?
Nena bella, llegas dulce, como la miel de panal!
-Tinin

Te deseamos much felicidad y una vida llena de bendiciones.

Carinos desde Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Familia Carrillo De la Cruz
Antonio (Tono) y Mariflor (Tinin)
(Esperando a nuestras hijitas de la R.P. de China)

(Acrostic in Spanish translated to English)
Unique love, special and unconditional,
Day and night you fuel me with a total feeling,
I pray for you, my little daughter with autumn clothing,
Pure like clear spring water,
Chinese, pretty baby, wrapped up and with a diaper,
Unexplainable miracle to a celestial petition,
Or is an answer to a maternal clamor?
Beautiful baby girl, you come sweet as honey from a bee hive!
-Tinin

We wish you a lot of happiness and a life full of blessings.

Love from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Carrillo De la Cruz Family
Antonio (Tono) and Mariflor (Tinin)
(Waiting for our daughters from the P.R. of China)

Thanks so much for the squish! Not to mention the translation (I know more Chinese than I do Spanish...much more).

Squish #22- San Antonio, TX, USA

Squish #22 comes from San Antonio. I get a lot from that area. Not that I mind, it's awesome.

This squish is actually a nice purple, but you can't really tell that in the picture.

The wish:

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

-William James

Susan and Larry Zinn
San Antonio, TX
LID 7-11-06

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #21- West Jordan, UT, USA

Squish # 21 comes from the Slauenwhite family in West Jordan, UT. My first one from that state! I believe this one is also from the general swap.

The wish:

Families can be chosen, created, or given. However they come about, they are important.
-Unknown

We wish you the love of family and the knowledge that you will always belong.

Congratulations on your journey!
Andrea and Devin Slauenwhite
West Jordan, Utah
LID 9-13-06

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #20- Mishawaka, IN, USA

Squish # 20 comes from The McMinn family is Mishawaka, IN. I got this squish through a general swap on OHGWQ.

Love the fishy fabric, we say lots of pictures of Reese prior to our adopting her of her with Finding Nemo stuff.

The wish:

May you always know how to find your way.

The McMinn Family
Laura, Paul, Hunter, and Lily (Hunan, China)
Mishawaka, IN

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #19- Phoenix, AZ, USA

I love all the squishes but this one holds a special place in my heart. It's very Texas-looking and our Mom is from Baytown, TX. This one comes from the Hanson family in Phoenix, AZ.

The wish:

Reese-
Always remember: There will only be one of you for all time;
Fearlessly Be Yourself!

Welcome Home!
The Hanson Family
Phoenix, AZ
Waiting for Caroline
LID 3-27-06

Thanks for the squish! Only a few more months and you should have your Caroline!

Squish #18- San Antonio, TX, USA

This squish is from a fellow GWCA family in San Antonio, TX.

The wish:

A bird does not sing because it has an answer,
It sings because it has a song.
-Maya Angelou

May life's journey fill your heart with abundant joy so you always have the sweetest songs to sing.

The Price family,
waiting in Texas for Eliana
LID 04/23/07

Thanks for the squish!

Squish #17- Schertz, TX, USA

This is a beautiful heart design squish from Scott & Kortnie Barnes of Schertz, TX. They were logged in 04/11/07.

The wish:

Dance as if no one were watching,
Sing as if no one were listening,
And live everyday as if it were your last.
-Irish Proverb

Scott & Kortnie Barnes
Schertz, TX
DTC 03/23/07 LID 04/11/07
March2007DTC Yahoo Group

Thanks for the squish!