Wish #67

Wish #67 is from my cousin's family.  Maria and Todd have really showed us so much support and we love the kids t-shirt the turned into a fabric square for the quilt.  The horses are so fitting of our family and I am grateful for the meaning.

Wish #66

Wish #66 is from Tracy Keniston.  She is a dear friend from PA school and a large supporter of our adoption.  She just informed me that one of her other friends was recently matched and I couldn't be more thrilled for them.  We continue to be cautiously optimistic about our wait time.  Her wish is from Rascal Flatts and she made it fit perfectly for our little one.  Thanks Tracy!

Long Awaited Update

First I want to apologize for all of our followers.  We have not updated in a long time.  We have had a run of not so great news and I became somewhat defeated.  I stopped working on the quilt and posting in on the blog.  When I realized I wasn't going to hit my goal of our timeline, I lost a little motivation but I am determined to get back on track.

This is where we are in the process.  Taiwan changed their laws and adoption process.  The last few months has been a lot of changes.  Taiwan is now requiring home studies for their domestic adoptions and additional education prior to starting the adoption process.  This is similar to what we already require in the U.S. This will be very beneficial for their domestic adoption process.  Also, they started a central registry for all the orphanages that allows for all the children to be available throughout the country for adoption.  They must be available for domestic adoption only for the first 45 days and then become available for international adoption.  Since this is a new process, all the children in the country were put on hold June 1st for 45 days.  No adoptions occurred during this time and no updates were given.  This hold just ended last week and we are very hopeful for a new update soon.

This process continues to be the hardest decision we have ever made but we continue to be hopeful and eager to become parents.  I am close to finishing the entire top portion of my quilt and will post pictures in the next few days.  I also plan to keep posting wishes.  Thank you so much for all of your support and keep hanging in there with us.

Wish #65

Wish #65 is from CA and Thayne.  She did an amazing job creating an entire square as a reflection of their wish.  They wish that the little one will know that she has come to a house filled with love!

Wish #64

Wish #64 is from Kim. "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind son't matter, and those who matter don't mind" -Dr. Seuss

Wish #63

Wish #63 is from Uncle Pete and Joan.  "Our wish for your baby and the wish for you too, is that the good Lord will bless you through and through".

Wish #62

Wish #62 is the second wish from Josh and Dani!  Dani wanted a wish with a Dragonfly and I think she found the perfect one.

Wish #61

Wish #61 is from The Perkins Family.  Their wish is that all her dreams come true.  I LOVE the disney quote!

Wish #60

Wish #60 is from the Glaziers.  This wish is for her to have fun, happiness, and laughter!  THis was a great surprise of a wish and I love it.  Thank You!

Wish #59

Wish #59 is from The Button Family!  Nancy and I have been great friends since high school and we were also roommates at BYU Hawaii.  That is what makes her fabric so special.  This fabric is from the original decorations of the Polynesian Cultural Center.  Their wishes is about living the spirit of Aloha!  This could not be more perfect.

Wish #58

Wish #58 is from the Hopkins Family.  They have been so supportive.  Their wish was a song by Michael McLean, "From God's Arms to My Arms to Yours".  They gave us their wish with a whole book of songs with the Michael Mclean CD about adoption.  These songs are from the perspective of the baby, the biological parents, and the adoptive family.  It made me cry right away.  It is so touching and I love to have it.  Thank you!

Wish #57

Wish #57 is from Matt and Carly Rudberg.  Their wish is for her to hurry home!  What a great wish!!  We have been wishing the same thing but we are unable to get an update on our timeline from our agency. It is frustrating and hard to deal with.  All we know is that it could be any day but we wish it was today.

Wishes #51 - #56

Wishes #51 - #56 are from numerous individuals at my Nana's Assisted Living Facility.  When she passed away they wanted to complete a wish since she didn't get the chance to.  My mom and I did a craft day with them and this is what we created.  A few more are on there way.  She will appreciate the support.

Wish #50

Wish #50 is from Brad Camphouse and family.  He was dear enough to inform her that I beat him up when we were younger.  What a great example!  He gave her a great wish "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff".  I am so lucky to have him and his beautiful family in our lives.  Thanks Bradley.

Wish #49

Wish #49 is from Paul and Shanda Nash Family!  They include a great Rith Hulbert Hamilton quote.  This quote is to remind us to time spend with her and appreciate each moment we have.  This is a great wish.