I Can't Believe It

Today marks 1 year since we were put on the wait list for Taiwan!
WOW!!!

When we were put on that list, we were told the wait would be 4-6 months for a referral...and it ended up being 10 months.

I can remember how hard those 10 months were to wait, and sometimes I didn't think I could mentally handle it for one more day (add to that the 18 months we already had waited for China)...but now that we know who Olivia Hsin-Hua is...it feels like those 10 months FLEW!!! I can't believe it was really a year ago that we were put on the list. WOW!

Hoping we get updates by next week (fingers crossed for some smiles) and maybe our First Ruling!!!

DONE!!!

I don't even know if anyone checks this blog anymore...but the quilts are done. We got them this weekend and displayed them at my shower!!!

They are beautiful.
Please go to our main blog to see pictures from the shower, including pics of the quilts and the books of wishes.

www.oliviapeters.blogspot.com

UPDATE!!!

All the squares for our quilt are cut and ready to go. I spoke with Alice last night, and she plans to begin sewing any day now.

I can't wait to see the finished product!!!

Hopefully it won't be long now until we can pick it up...and hopefull Olivia Hsin-Hua Lin won't be far behind.

Quilt Update!!!

We have pretty much finished collecting quilt squares for Olivia's quilt (if you still want in, you have about 2 weeks before the sewing actually commences). The final number is around 160 squares. I have to re-count to be sure...but that should be really close.

This past Sunday I met with a lovely woman named Alice. She and her quilting guild friends have offered to make the quilts for Olivia.

You may be wondering why I said "quilts" rather than "quilt"...well we have decided to have two identical quilts made. One for Olivia to use, and the other for her to save.

Each square will be cut in half, diagonally to make two triagles. One triangle will go into each quilt.

All we have to do now is pick out the backing material, drop off all the fabric and Alice will get started.

This also means I need to get moving on the book that will house the small piece of fabric and the wish. Hopefully work will begin on that this weekend.

Thank you again to all our friends, family, and internet friends who have contributed to Olivia's quilt. I know it is going to be beautiful and something she cherishes for her whole life!!!

We are blessed to have each and every one of you in our lives.

Love,
Paul and Heather

Square # 142 - The Press Family March/April LID Group

We wish for you a lifetime of loyal and loving friends!

Square # 141 - The Fairchild's March/April LID Group

May each day bring blessings of peace, love and joy.

Square # 140 - Gail & Tony

We hope your journey is blessed with a million smiles along the way.

Square # 139 - Gail & Tony

Your destiny will be full of happiness for love will always surround you.

Square # 138 - Meghan Connolly

Everything in life I share, except of course my Teddy Bear. (But I will share with Olivia)

Square # 137 - Geri & Jimmy Connolly

A bundle of love to call your own, has come into your hearts and home.

We wish you all the happiness and love with Olivia...and remember, we get to babysit. Love ya's.

Square # 136 - Aunt Berna & Bill

Dear Olivia,
We can't wait to meet you! You are gonna have two of the most wonderful, caring parents in the universe. I can't wait to make you cupcakes!
All our love...XXXXXOOOOO

Square # 135 - The Iverson Family March/April LID Group

A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.
~Chinese Proverb

Square # 134 - The Coughlin Family March/April LID Group

We wish you all the blessings that God has in store for your child. Our prayers and best wishes are for you and your family.

Square # 133 - Aunt Meridith

When you get the choice to sit it out or dance...dance!
~Lee Ann Womack

Square # 132 - Trina Sawicki

I wish...that someday you meet a great friend, like your mother is to me.

Square # 131 - Trina Sawicki

I wish...that you always have great shoes!

Square # 130 - The Aiken-Rogerson Family March/April LID Group

You are a child of the universe
No less than the trees and the stars,
You have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Welcome to your family, little one.

You have waited long to be together.

We wish you joy in all seasons, Strength in hardship, Laughter and friendship...

And to always know that you are loved.

Square # 129 - Joanne and Brad Jonas March/April LID Group

There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
~Edith Wharton

Wishing you a life filled with light & sunshine!

Square # 128 - Great Aunt Gail and Great Uncle John

"Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it."
~Proverbs 22:6

Consistent and mutually supportive discipline-with love-is the first commandment of good parenting.

Square # 127 - Great Aunt Gail and Great Uncle John

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind, "Pooh" he whispered.
"Yes Piglet?"
"Nothing" said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw.
"I just wanted to be sure of you."

Olivia, you can always be sure of te love your Mommy and Daddy have had for you since before you were even created.