One Hundred Blessings

#58, #59, #60 & #61

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:31:00 +0000

It's just like my awesome friend Amie to outdo herself!! She sent not just one, but FOUR gorgeous fabrics for our little man's quilt. Not surprising since she is one of the kindest people I know. I am so grateful to have met her through our blog... God has blessed me with SO many new friends, and Amie is one who never fails to put a smile on my face. She has 6 absolutely beautiful kiddos and is waiting for the most adorable little guy (short of MY guys) who should be home sometime this FALL!
Thank you, girl!!

#57

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:24:00 +0000

This darling sailboat fabric is from a new friend, Ashley. She and I 'met' online when she had some questions about the SN program. Hopefully they will have another little blessing pitter-pattering around their house SOON :) Thank you, Ashley!

#55 & #56

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:20:00 +0000

These beautiful coordinating fabrics are from Kim at Simply Sophie. She recently received her referral from the SN list after a long wait, I am SO excited to follow her journey to her beautiful daughter!!
The fabrics are SO adorable, blue and brown are my favorites and the patterns are SO sweet! Thank you, Kim!!

#54

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:15:00 +0000

This fabric is from Lisa over at Osborn Odds and Ends. It is one I truly love, it is the fabric I chose for Jude's blanket, except Jude's was black! Great minds think alike ;) I love to check out Lisa's Thankful Thursday posts... always an inspiration :) Thanks a bunch, Lisa!

#53

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:11:00 +0000

This adorable fabric is from Leslie and Myah, over at Myah's Days. Leslie has such exquisite taste and if you haven't checked out her blogs, you should!! They are not only beautiful, but inspiring :)
Thanks Leslie, I love it and so will Shepherd!

#52

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:08:00 +0000

This clearly Canadian fabric is from my buddy Kate, who happens to be off gallivanting all over China right now! She's not an adoptive mama yet, but she has a HUGE heart for orphans.
Thanks SO much Kate :)

#51

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:30:00 +0000

This beautiful fabric and equally lovely blessing are from Rebecca at Our Little Owen (password protected). She and I became fast friends when she did our amazing blog redesign in January (I am still crazy about it!). I am so grateful for our friendship, she has taught me so much by her example of following His plan, instead of our own :)

#50

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:26:00 +0000

This beautiful bamboo fabric (and appropriately coordinated and extremely eloquent blessing) are from Auntie Kris at Tell Her This. Kris and I have been friends since we were DTC together in February 2005. She is SO close to receiving her referral from the waiting child program, I feel like an anxious auntie for the fast-approaching big day! I can't wait!!
Thank you so much for your love and support over the years, Kris... we love you :)

#49

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:22:00 +0000

Holly and her beautiful family sent me this fabric and lovely wish for Shepherd's quilt. Her littlest, Mia, had clubfoot just like Jude and Shepherd and she was treated by Dr. Ponseti also! Thanks so much, Holly... we are very grateful for your participation and your support :)

#48

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:08:00 +0000

This cool fabric and lovely blessing are from Holly at Purpose Driven Family. She and I have been email buddies since we were both waiting for our boys last year and now they are paperchasing for a sibling group in Ethiopia. Thanks Holly!! :)

#47

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:03:00 +0000

Here is some darling fabric from Tamra and her family. She and I did a fabric exchange as she is almost DTC for a little one from China. Thanks so much Tamra! And may that 171 arrive SOON! ;)

#46

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:57:00 +0000

This fabric is from another one of my good high school buds, Christian! Wow, thanks a bunch for sending some fabric, it was so great to hear from you :)

#41, #42, #43, #44 and #45

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:54:00 +0000

These five fabrics are from my sister, Melissa, and her family. Each was chosen to represent a facet of her family :) Thanks guys! You owe Shepherd some wishes still, though... don't forget ;)

My helpers

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:48:00 +0000

Every time these guys see me pull out the camera and NOT take pictures of them, they run in, begging for me to take pictures of them! How could I resist these faces?!?

#39 and #40

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:45:00 +0000

These two gorgeous fabrics are from my longtime best buddy, Connie. She and I met in the 7th grade, so we've been friends for over 27 years... gosh, that makes me feel old! Connie has always been there for me, she is a wonderful friend :) Love ya, girl!!

#38

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:39:00 +0000

Here is some fabric and a blessing for Shepherd from Gayle and her family. They are waiting for another little one from China, Aimee, and Gayle and I exchanged fabrics :) Thanks so much, Gayle!

#37

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:36:00 +0000

This fabric is from Nicole, a new friend who is just beginning her adoption journey :) I love the fabric and wish, they are both adorable! Thanks so much for participating!

#36

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:35:00 +0000

Talk about a blast from the past! This fabric is from my close high school friend, Julie! Thanks so much, I am so happy to have you represented in my little guy's quilt :)

#35

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:27:00 +0000

This blessing and patriotic fabric square are from Amy, my Georgia buddy. Thanks SO much, Amy, for EVERYTHING... looking forward to finally meeting up someday soon :)

#34

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:18:00 +0000

This beautiful fabric is from Andrea at Blogging Mama. She lives in Germany so it was truly an international week for Shepherd's quilt :)
Thanks so much, Andrea! I love it!

#33

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:12:00 +0000

This adorable fabric is from Chelley, my buddy at Live Fully, Laugh Often, Love Deeply. This fabric is so special because it has a map of Australia on it, behind the cool cars, and it even has her hometown marked! Thanks so much, Chelley, I love it! and my son was SO excited to get a stamp all the way from 'Down Under' ;)

#32

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:03:00 +0000

This patriotic fabric is from Sally and her family... perfect for Memorial Day! Thanks so much for the beautiful blessing and fabric, Sally :)

#31

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:45:00 +0000

Janelle from Wise Tales sent us this gorgeous fabric and beautiful wish for Shepherd's quilt. Janelle and I have been friends since 2005 when we were both DTC in early 2005 for our little ones. So glad you, Grant, and Miss Chloe are going to be represented in Shepherd's quilt :)

#30

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:42:00 +0000

This adorable square and blessing are from Denise at Love Keeps Growing More Love. And she JUST got home with her beautiful Maggie, so no one else has an excuse to NOT participate ;)
Thanks so much, Denise!
P.S. My kids LOVED the stickers, too :)

#29

chrisnstefanie@gmail.com (Stefanie) — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:40:00 +0000

This is a very special blessing, it is from Sister Kim, who has followed our journey and been so supportive of our growing family :) It means a lot to me that you took the time to participate in Shepherd's quilt, Sister Kim... the fabric and blessing are perfect!