Mother's Day... Then & Now:
THEN:
Mother's Day- May 8th, 2005
(originally written in Ruby's Journal)
Today is Mother's Day, May 8th 2005. What better day to finally put in your book all of the good wishes you've received from everyone who sent me quilt squares to make your special 100 good wishes quilt. Auntie Emily is going to put it together for you and I just know it's going to be GORGEOUS!!
I hope someday you will love the fact that you have this special book as a keepsake of all the wonderful things that are happening just because of you!
And on this, my last Mother's Day without you, I felt it was only fitting that I spend the morning putting this together for you and smiling as I thnk of how much closer I am today of getting you and holding you in my arms forever! I love you Ruby!
Love,
Momma
****************************************************
The following are the wonderful wishes that my little girl received:
*************************************************
Jesus loves the
little children
all the children
of the world
red, yellow,
brown, black,
and white
they are
precious in his
sight
Jesus loves the
children of the
world.
love, Denise, Jeff, Ashley, David, Deborah
'waiting for Gracie Joy LID: 1-7-05
*****************************************
We wish you a long life full of love
Mya B. & family
****************************************
Flowers look different in different eyes
Your child was born under similar skies
No matter the color; blue, grey, dark or red
Your child knows light from this day ahead
The sun has touched the soul of this young
To blossom and flourish many years to come
Of comfort and succor this child will long
Like water for a lotus to this child you belong
There is not a garden with a flower alone
Your child will prosper with love in your home
May the time ahead live tranquil and bliss
And thrive a flower of beautiful confidence
Because flowers look different in different eyes
and we all live under the same glorious skies
Love,
Jim, Katie, Nicholas, Riley & Claire
DTC 1-05=05 for Mei Mei, Ella.
*********************************************
Once there were two women who never knew each other.
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother.
Two different lives shaped to make yours one.
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.
The first gave you life, and the second was there to give it.
One gave you nationality, the other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent, the other gave you aim.
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears.
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried your tears.
One gave you up, it was all she could do...
...the other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
and now you ask me through your tears, the age old questions through the years,
heredity or environment... which are you the product of?
Neither, my darling... just two different kinds of love.
-author unknown-
Roxane
***********************************************
With love in our hearts,
although we've never met,
our prayers will be with you
on your greatest journey yet.
From your country of old
to your home so new,
we wish for you the Life,
Love and Joy you are due.
Best wishes from the B. family
Chris, Tay, Robin, Rachel and Rose.
*************************************************
"An invisible red thread
connects
those destined to meet,
regardless of time,
place or circumstance.
The thread may stretch
or tangle,
but never break."
Ancient Chinese Proverb
Best Wishes for a happy and healthy life.
May all your dreams come true!
Lori & Mark
******************************************************
Choose a wish, find a dream.
Pick a wishing star;
Let your hopes and spirits soar,
high free and far.
Reach for the unreachable,
stretch to touch the sky;
Know no dream you treasure
is too far away or high.
Believe in the impossible,
then work and try and do-
For only those who dare to dream
can make a dream come true!
Greg & Anne
***************************************************
May Joy and Peace Surround You,
Contentment Latch Your Door,
And Happiness Be With You Now
And Bless You Evermore...
irish blessing
Katherine G. (Arianna's Mom)
*******************************************************
May you always seek knowledge,
and know that within you lies the
strength to achieve your goals.
Brad & Michelle
Awaiting Julia Rose
*******************************************************
Our wish for you: May you
have the gift of faith, the
blessing of hope, and the
peace of God's love.
Ted & Christine
DTC Dec 10th, 2004
******************************************************
May you always find three welcomes in life;
In a garden during summer,
At a fireside during the winter,
And whatever the day or season,
In the kind eyes of a friend.
Welcome Little One!
Adam, Julie & Kirk
Waiting for Jenna Leigh
Jan 2005 DTC
************************************************************
As you lay sleeping far away
as still as you could be...
How could you know that joy today
this photo brings to me?
A few short weeks and you'll be mine
and "I" will soon be "we."
How could you know the love I feel?
It's something you can't see.
So have sweet dreams, my precious babe.
Sleep well and tenderly.
Some say that you're the lucky one.
How could you know it's me?
Kris Laughlin
Best wishes for a wonderful life.
Kim & Rob
DTC Jan 31st, 2005 for Lian
**************************************************
Me Ka Aloha Mau Loa
(With Love Forever)
Through your eyes we will get to see the
World in it's beauty and simpicity again.
Love, Kymberly & Leon & your
sisters from China, Ky-Le and Ay-La
*********************************************************
May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you,
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay foever young.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
may you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
And may you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
may your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young.
Forever young, Forever young,
May you stay forever young.
-Bob Dylan
The B. Family
DTC December 2004
*****************************************************
"Not flesh of my flesh,
nor bone of my bone,
yet still very much
my own.
Never forget
for one single minute
that you grew not under my heart,
but in it."
-unknown
My wish for you, little one,
is to always remember that Love,
no bloodline, makes a parent.
-Amy E. S.
DTC 01-14-05
LID 01-31-05
for Ruby Cate
**********************************************************
As you lay sleeping far away as still as you could be...
How could you know the joy today this photo brings to me?
The A. family
Natalie & Jason
****************************************************************
Welcome Little One!
Our prayer for you is simple.
"Live like there's no tomorrow.
Dance like noe one's around.
Sing like nobody's listening.
Give like you have plenty.
Love like you're not afraid.
Be who you were meant to be.
Be the way you were made."
Chris Tomlin 2004
Blessings,
Wally & Lori N.
**************************************************
Yn dy breswylfa
Aros yn agos i'r llawr.
Yn dy fyfyrdod
Treiddian' ddwfn i'r craidd.
Wrth drin eraill
Bydd yn addfwyn a hynaws.
Yn dy ymadrodd
Bydd yn eirwir.
English translation:
In your dwelling
Stay close to the ground.
In your meditation
Penetrate deep into the core.
When dealing with others
Be gentle and kind.
In your speech
Be truthful.
(from a poem in the Dao De Jing, a collection of Chinese poetry written about 2,500 years ago.
The translation into Welsh is by Cedric Maby.)
From Kirstin
*************************************************
... " But what about when you're far away? Does your love to goo, or does it stay?"
"Look up at the stars. They're far, far away. But their light reaches us at the end of each day. It's like that with love- we may be close, we may be far, but our love still surrounds us wherever we are."
-No Matter What by; Debi Gliori
May you always know you are loved, no matter what!
Sam, Andy & Cullen
Kieren Olivia's family
DTC Jan 2005
*****************************************************************
A Dream For A Special Child
We wish you all the happiness and joy in your life with
your forever family. May the sun shine on your every
day of your life and may your guardian angel always
stay on your shoulder and keep and eye on you.
God bless and keep you safe.
Most Sincerely,
Randy & Angel R.
*********************************************************
Born from My Heart
A Miracle given to me from above,
brought together through acts of love.
A beautiful baby gorn from my heart,
I loved you from the very start.
My children, my life, all a part of me,
born from my heart where you'll always be.
Born from my heart, a birth like no other,
I am so blessed to be your mother.
My dream you grow up feeling complete,
smothered with love from everyone you meet.
And remember if doubts come from another,
that you are my daughter & I am your mother.
by: Cynthia Hansen
With Love and Hope,
Ann & Molly K.
***********************************************************
NOW:
So... today it's Mother's Day May 14th, 2006... a whole year has passed & now Ruby is no longer a 'dream' or a 'hope'... she's real & here & just so damn beautiful that I honestly have to say that, yes... today may 'technically' be Mother's day, but you know what... every day since the moment that child was placed in my arms that crazy, chaotic day in Jiangxi China-
is Mother's Day.
Now, the quilt is finished, the wishes are carried with us in our hearts, and my little girl is home with me where she belongs... amazing what can happen in a year.
I wake up in the morning to that precious little face, that beautiful smile, those silly grins, and that sweet voice that says 'Hiiiiiiiiiieeeee' like clockwork without fail,
and also like clockwork... every time I hear that early morning greeting from my daughter,
my heart skips a beat & I smile & know that I am beyond blessed.
So, the calendar may say it's Mother's day but I think I need to make up a new calendar...
One where on every day at the bottom, it lists 'Mother's Day' because in this house,
it just is.
Thank you Ruby for making EVERY DAY, the BEST DAY to be YOUR MOMMA!
I love you baby.
Love,
-Momma
Mother's Day- May 8th, 2005
(originally written in Ruby's Journal)
Today is Mother's Day, May 8th 2005. What better day to finally put in your book all of the good wishes you've received from everyone who sent me quilt squares to make your special 100 good wishes quilt. Auntie Emily is going to put it together for you and I just know it's going to be GORGEOUS!!
I hope someday you will love the fact that you have this special book as a keepsake of all the wonderful things that are happening just because of you!
And on this, my last Mother's Day without you, I felt it was only fitting that I spend the morning putting this together for you and smiling as I thnk of how much closer I am today of getting you and holding you in my arms forever! I love you Ruby!
Love,
Momma
****************************************************
The following are the wonderful wishes that my little girl received:
*************************************************
Jesus loves the
little children
all the children
of the world
red, yellow,
brown, black,
and white
they are
precious in his
sight
Jesus loves the
children of the
world.
love, Denise, Jeff, Ashley, David, Deborah
'waiting for Gracie Joy LID: 1-7-05
*****************************************
We wish you a long life full of love
Mya B. & family
****************************************
Flowers look different in different eyes
Your child was born under similar skies
No matter the color; blue, grey, dark or red
Your child knows light from this day ahead
The sun has touched the soul of this young
To blossom and flourish many years to come
Of comfort and succor this child will long
Like water for a lotus to this child you belong
There is not a garden with a flower alone
Your child will prosper with love in your home
May the time ahead live tranquil and bliss
And thrive a flower of beautiful confidence
Because flowers look different in different eyes
and we all live under the same glorious skies
Love,
Jim, Katie, Nicholas, Riley & Claire
DTC 1-05=05 for Mei Mei, Ella.
*********************************************
Once there were two women who never knew each other.
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother.
Two different lives shaped to make yours one.
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.
The first gave you life, and the second was there to give it.
One gave you nationality, the other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent, the other gave you aim.
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears.
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried your tears.
One gave you up, it was all she could do...
...the other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
and now you ask me through your tears, the age old questions through the years,
heredity or environment... which are you the product of?
Neither, my darling... just two different kinds of love.
-author unknown-
Roxane
***********************************************
With love in our hearts,
although we've never met,
our prayers will be with you
on your greatest journey yet.
From your country of old
to your home so new,
we wish for you the Life,
Love and Joy you are due.
Best wishes from the B. family
Chris, Tay, Robin, Rachel and Rose.
*************************************************
"An invisible red thread
connects
those destined to meet,
regardless of time,
place or circumstance.
The thread may stretch
or tangle,
but never break."
Ancient Chinese Proverb
Best Wishes for a happy and healthy life.
May all your dreams come true!
Lori & Mark
******************************************************
Choose a wish, find a dream.
Pick a wishing star;
Let your hopes and spirits soar,
high free and far.
Reach for the unreachable,
stretch to touch the sky;
Know no dream you treasure
is too far away or high.
Believe in the impossible,
then work and try and do-
For only those who dare to dream
can make a dream come true!
Greg & Anne
***************************************************
May Joy and Peace Surround You,
Contentment Latch Your Door,
And Happiness Be With You Now
And Bless You Evermore...
irish blessing
Katherine G. (Arianna's Mom)
*******************************************************
May you always seek knowledge,
and know that within you lies the
strength to achieve your goals.
Brad & Michelle
Awaiting Julia Rose
*******************************************************
Our wish for you: May you
have the gift of faith, the
blessing of hope, and the
peace of God's love.
Ted & Christine
DTC Dec 10th, 2004
******************************************************
May you always find three welcomes in life;
In a garden during summer,
At a fireside during the winter,
And whatever the day or season,
In the kind eyes of a friend.
Welcome Little One!
Adam, Julie & Kirk
Waiting for Jenna Leigh
Jan 2005 DTC
************************************************************
As you lay sleeping far away
as still as you could be...
How could you know that joy today
this photo brings to me?
A few short weeks and you'll be mine
and "I" will soon be "we."
How could you know the love I feel?
It's something you can't see.
So have sweet dreams, my precious babe.
Sleep well and tenderly.
Some say that you're the lucky one.
How could you know it's me?
Kris Laughlin
Best wishes for a wonderful life.
Kim & Rob
DTC Jan 31st, 2005 for Lian
**************************************************
Me Ka Aloha Mau Loa
(With Love Forever)
Through your eyes we will get to see the
World in it's beauty and simpicity again.
Love, Kymberly & Leon & your
sisters from China, Ky-Le and Ay-La
*********************************************************
May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you,
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay foever young.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
may you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
And may you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
may your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young.
Forever young, Forever young,
May you stay forever young.
-Bob Dylan
The B. Family
DTC December 2004
*****************************************************
"Not flesh of my flesh,
nor bone of my bone,
yet still very much
my own.
Never forget
for one single minute
that you grew not under my heart,
but in it."
-unknown
My wish for you, little one,
is to always remember that Love,
no bloodline, makes a parent.
-Amy E. S.
DTC 01-14-05
LID 01-31-05
for Ruby Cate
**********************************************************
As you lay sleeping far away as still as you could be...
How could you know the joy today this photo brings to me?
The A. family
Natalie & Jason
****************************************************************
Welcome Little One!
Our prayer for you is simple.
"Live like there's no tomorrow.
Dance like noe one's around.
Sing like nobody's listening.
Give like you have plenty.
Love like you're not afraid.
Be who you were meant to be.
Be the way you were made."
Chris Tomlin 2004
Blessings,
Wally & Lori N.
**************************************************
Yn dy breswylfa
Aros yn agos i'r llawr.
Yn dy fyfyrdod
Treiddian' ddwfn i'r craidd.
Wrth drin eraill
Bydd yn addfwyn a hynaws.
Yn dy ymadrodd
Bydd yn eirwir.
English translation:
In your dwelling
Stay close to the ground.
In your meditation
Penetrate deep into the core.
When dealing with others
Be gentle and kind.
In your speech
Be truthful.
(from a poem in the Dao De Jing, a collection of Chinese poetry written about 2,500 years ago.
The translation into Welsh is by Cedric Maby.)
From Kirstin
*************************************************
... " But what about when you're far away? Does your love to goo, or does it stay?"
"Look up at the stars. They're far, far away. But their light reaches us at the end of each day. It's like that with love- we may be close, we may be far, but our love still surrounds us wherever we are."
-No Matter What by; Debi Gliori
May you always know you are loved, no matter what!
Sam, Andy & Cullen
Kieren Olivia's family
DTC Jan 2005
*****************************************************************
A Dream For A Special Child
We wish you all the happiness and joy in your life with
your forever family. May the sun shine on your every
day of your life and may your guardian angel always
stay on your shoulder and keep and eye on you.
God bless and keep you safe.
Most Sincerely,
Randy & Angel R.
*********************************************************
Born from My Heart
A Miracle given to me from above,
brought together through acts of love.
A beautiful baby gorn from my heart,
I loved you from the very start.
My children, my life, all a part of me,
born from my heart where you'll always be.
Born from my heart, a birth like no other,
I am so blessed to be your mother.
My dream you grow up feeling complete,
smothered with love from everyone you meet.
And remember if doubts come from another,
that you are my daughter & I am your mother.
by: Cynthia Hansen
With Love and Hope,
Ann & Molly K.
***********************************************************
NOW:
So... today it's Mother's Day May 14th, 2006... a whole year has passed & now Ruby is no longer a 'dream' or a 'hope'... she's real & here & just so damn beautiful that I honestly have to say that, yes... today may 'technically' be Mother's day, but you know what... every day since the moment that child was placed in my arms that crazy, chaotic day in Jiangxi China-
is Mother's Day.
Now, the quilt is finished, the wishes are carried with us in our hearts, and my little girl is home with me where she belongs... amazing what can happen in a year.
I wake up in the morning to that precious little face, that beautiful smile, those silly grins, and that sweet voice that says 'Hiiiiiiiiiieeeee' like clockwork without fail,
and also like clockwork... every time I hear that early morning greeting from my daughter,
my heart skips a beat & I smile & know that I am beyond blessed.
So, the calendar may say it's Mother's day but I think I need to make up a new calendar...
One where on every day at the bottom, it lists 'Mother's Day' because in this house,
it just is.
Thank you Ruby for making EVERY DAY, the BEST DAY to be YOUR MOMMA!
I love you baby.
Love,
-Momma
3 comments:
Happy Mothers Day! The two of you are so blessed!
Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!
Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for sharing your photos of precious Ruby! They truly bring smiles to my days!
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