Tuesday, June 26, 2007

An Few Extra Words from Aunt Rachel

Olivia,
The day I left for college, someone very special to me wrote the following.
Good words to live by always...
"If you think you are heading in the wrong direction, you probably are. If you thnk you are heading in the right direction, stop and make sure."
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When you thought I wasn't lookin, I saw you hang up my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I tought it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I knew that little things are special things.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I believed there is a God I could always talk to.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight, and I felt loved.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked...and wanted to say thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.

Square # 126 - Baby Jack McGuckin

To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine bright.

Always sleep good for Mom & Dad. ~Love Baby Jack

Square # 125 - Rachel McGuckin

You learn you can do your best when it is hard, even when you're tired and maybe hurting a little bit. It feels good to show some courage.

There is no failure except in no longer trying!

Olivia, if you like sports and want to play, make sure you ahve my number on speed dial. If you want to do crafts, make sure Mommy is close by because she is the best ever.

Square # 124 - Patrick McGuckin

Everyday is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put it's failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game everyday.

Your Daddy and me love to watch baseball together!



Square # 123 - Dwaine & Kelley

We just want you to know what great parents you have. You are a very lucky little girl. They will always love you so much, just as they do now. They love you so much and they haven't even met you yet. May you always appreciate them and love them in return.

Square # 122 - Tommy & Kasey

Live well
Laugh often
Love much

Square # 121 - Janet Esquirol

You can endure almost all things with the right people supporting you. I hope your childhood is as filled with good friends as mine was!

Janet also sent a photo album, shaped like a purse that has pictures of her and I from high school! Too cute!

Square # 120 - Dawn Labuano

Dream big!!!

Square # 119 - Brian Labuano

I wish you the best of luck!

Squares # 116, 117, 118 - The Saunders Family





May Olivia always be cradled in love, surrounded by family, and blessed with happiness.

Square # 115 - Shelby and Kevin Hogan March/April LID Group

A book is a gift you can open again and again. ~Garrison Keillor

My wish for you is that you will get caught, at least once, under the covers with a flashlight, readeing a book that just can't wait until morning.

Square # 114 - Shelby and Kevin Hogan March/April LID Group

Everyday is a journey,
and the journey itself is home. ~Matsuo Basho

Part of your journey has ended, and part has just begun. Welcome home, little one.

Square # 113 - The McNally's March/April LID Group

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.

Square # 112 - Erica Gilday February LID Group

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ~Confucious

Square # 111 - The Watkins Family February LID Group

I wish you always:
Happiness to fill your heart,
Wisdom to fill your mind,
And confidence in faith
to fill your spirit.
May you live your life
being your
True, authentic self.

Square # 110 - The Gelnars March/April LID Group

Because of you hope fills our days
We close our eyes, we see your face.

Our lives were joined, became entwined
Though far apart, yet side by side.

Destined to meet, destined to share
Our lives and love no matter where.

We love you now, we'll love you then
We'll wipe your tears always again.

The home you've known will always be
Part of your life you'll never leave.

The home that waits and longs for you
Becomes a part of your life, too.

So close your eyes and dream sweet dreams
The world can wait until we meet.

And when you wake although you slept
A whole new world you've never left.

May you always love and appreciate the land where you came from and the home that your have now.

Square # 109 - Shane and Susan March/April LID Group

A little bit of heaven smiled at us the first time we
saw your precious face. Usually God decides which
baby to send a Mommy and Daddy, but He most
graciously allowed us to choose you from all other
babies. We planned and dreamed of you for a
long time. Then suddenly, one day, we found
you. You are our morning Sun, our evening Star,
our darling Chosen One.

May all your hopes and dreams come true and all your days be filled with joy and laughter.

Square # 108 - Becky and Chris Sego March/April LID Group

Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. ~Plato

May your life be filled with Music and Laughter.

Square # 107 - The Corcorans March/April LID Group

Far away there in the sunshine are
my highest aspirations. I may not
reach them, but I can look up and
see their beauty, believe in them and
try to follow where they lead. ~Louisa May Alcott

Square # 106 - Jeff and Stacy Cummings February LID Group

If you follow the principle, God is first, others are second and I am third, your life will be richer and filled with purpose.

Square # 105 - Bonnie Behling March/April LID Group

Babies are a gift
from above
To hold, to cherish,
and to love.
May angels keep watch
as you grow and play,
to guide and protect you
for all of your days.

Square # 104 - The Tidwells March/April LID Group

I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you Hope and a Future.

Sweet Baby Peters,
Your Hope is waiting with open arms
and everlasting love,
and your future is as bright as the sun.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Square # 103 - The Brown Family February LID Group

Our wish is for many mornings and afternoons of taking tea and savories. May they, at times, be spent in solitary communion with the Lord, and other times be opportunities to pursue love and fellowship, practive hospitality, show courtesy and serve others.

Square # 102 - The Gower Family March/April LID Group

Music is love in search of a word. ~Sidney Lanier

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. ~Victor Hugo

May your heart always be filled with beautiful music.

Square # 101 - The KInutson's March/April LID Group

Its always been a mystery to me
How two hearts can come together
And love can last forever
But now that I have found you I believe
That a miracle has come
When God sends the perfect one.

May you always be aware you are loved beyond measure and may you be willing to love unconditionally in return.

Square # 100 - Lisa and Hannah Goebel March/April LID Group

Chosen by the Lord above
Held in our hearts for so long
Innocent little one
Loved so dearly
Destiny has made us a family

Square # 99 - Julie Snyder March/April LID Group

Count your age by friends, not years.
Count your life by smiles, not tears!

Square # 98 - The Agricola's February LID Group

May your days be bright with wonder,
May your nights be warm with love,
May your life be filled with happiness and special blessings.

Square # 97 - The Monroe's March/April LID Group

Our wish for you is that you have a wonderful life; that you celebrate the beauty around you; love your family and friends deeply; and dream as big as the ocean.

Square # 96 - Todd & Kelly Lienke Blog Friend

J - Journey
(Life is one continuous journey - full of twists, turns, ups and downs - always remember to enjoy the ride.)
O - Open Arms
(We wish for you a lifetime of open arms to welcome you home and wrap you in warm hugs each night.)
Y - Youthfullness
(May your always look upon life with a sense of wonderment, joy and youthful abandon.)

When you wish someone joy, you wish them peace, love, prosperity, happiness...all the good things!" ~Maya Angelou

Our wish for you is a lifetime of happiness & joy!

Square # 95 - The Highs March/April LID Group

We wish you a safe journey to your forever family.

Square # 94 - The Biesiadecki Family March/April LID Group

The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched...But they are felt in the heart. ~Helen Keller

Best wishes for a speedy wait to referral.

Square # 93 - Laurie McDonald March/April LID Group

If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, but the most important thing is, even if we're apart...I'll always be with you.

Wishing you true friendship to sustain and encourage you...always.

Square # 92 - Brian and Danielle Davis February LID Group

"An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break."

We wish that you always know that you are right where you are meant to be.

Square # 91 - The Winge's January/February LID Group

If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you. ~Winnie the Pooh

Our wish for you is to always be blessed with a lifetime full of happiness, good health and love.

Square # 90 - The Summy's March/April LID Group

Wishing you the greatest Happiness, Health, Peace and Success along your life journey.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Square # 89 - Jennifer Ellis May January/February LID Group

I wish for you a lifetime of happiness and love.

Square # 88 - The DeLonay's March/April LID Group


This Asian print includes cranes, some in pairs, some alone, and evergreens. These symbols are often shown together. Both symbolize longevity, wisdom, and good luck, because of the exceptionally long life each has. The crane also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health, and happiness and is sometimes called the "heavenly" or "blessed" crane. When two cranes are shown together, it is the ultimate depiction of longevity.
May your life share all of these qualities.

Square # 87 - The Haghiri Family February LID Group

May you look for beauty in all people and things, and may that beauty always shine in your heart.

Square # 86 - The Dick Family January/February LID Group

Our wish for you is that you always know how much you are loved. Live life to the fullest, dare to dream, be aware of wonder, laugh, love, and give of yourself to others for "the most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfullness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers."

Square # 85 - Mike and Kelly March/April LID Group

Cherished child,
We wish you wings and roots.
Wings so you can fly,
And roots to bring you home.

Square # 84 - The Tuckers February LID Group

May you always find your treasure in the blessing that life sends.
In the beauty of each season.
In the company of friends.
May you grow in faith and wisdom.
Gather strength with every storm.
May you always have a smile to share.
And one to keep you warm.
May each path you choose bring promise of the things you're dreaming of.
May your world be filled with peace and joy.
Your heart filled with love.

Square # 83 - The Suitor Family February LID Group

May your mind know the joys of today, tomorrow, and always.
May your body feel endless health, love, and happiness.
May your soul have true faith, peace, and harmony.
Oh sweet child how you have touched the heart of so many.
We wish you all that is beautiful in the world.

Square # 82 - Kris Jackson March/April LID Group

I your would learn the secret of right relations look only for the divine in people and things, and leave all the rest to God.

May you recognize the presence of God in all who cross your path.

Square # 81 - The Matzker Family March/April LID Group

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.

Square # 80 - The Butkas January/February LID Group

Busy bees work hard to make sweet honey.
As we have worked hard on this journey.
At the end we will find a child as sweet as honey.

Square # 79 - Amy Whitmer March/April LID Group

Bound by love. Joined by hearts. Sent from Heaven. A gift from God.


Square # 78 - The Gooey Family March/April LID Group

She's a little bit of sunshine,
She's a smile to light your days,
She will steal your heart and
Keep it with her warm endearing ways,
She's your precious little daughter,
With a sweetness from above
Who will fill your years with laughter,
And fill your heart with love.

Wishing you all the best things life has to offer.

Square # 77 - The Curl Family March/April LID Group

Wishing you and your family much joy!