BABY, ADOPTION A baby is a bit of stardust blown from the hand of God. A baby’s love is the best of all. A bundle of love to call out own has come into our hearts and our home. A new baby is like the beginning of all things. Wonder, hope, and a dream of possibility. – Eda J. Le Shan Adorable. All of God’s grace in one sweet little face. Among the world’s most treasured gifts, among its’ most precious pearls, God smiles on us and gives us little girls. As a mother comforts her child so I will comfort you. Isaiah 66:13a As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Baby makes days shorter, nights longer, home happier, and love stronger. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. Jer 1:5a By him, all things were created and for him. Col 1:16 Children are a gift of the Lord. Ps 127:3a Dreams really do come true. Ours came wrapped in baby blue. Every child born into the world is a new thought if God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility. Kate Douglas Wiggin Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17 Everything comes from you and we have given you only what comes from your hand. Chr 29:14b For everything God created is good. I Tim 4:4a For 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. Jer 29:11 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Ps100 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful and I know them full well. Ps 139:13 From small beginnings come great things. From the fullness of His grace we have received one blessing after another John 1:16 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise. Ps 8:2 From the moment I met you I believed in miracles. Julia Gonya From the moment I saw you I knew you had stolen my heart. I’ll always love you and bless the day you were born. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His faithful love endures forever. Ps 136:1 He performs wonders that cannot be fathoms, miracles that cannot be counted. Job 5:9 How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love you to the moon and back. I praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Ps 63:4 I will always love you. In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of every human being. Job 12:10 It’s a girl thing. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Ps 150:6

Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Mark 10:14 Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven. Lam 3:41 Lord, you have blessed our family, therefore, it will always be blessed. I Chr 17:27 May all the beauty that your eye beholds remind you of the love God has for you. Not flesh of my flesh nor bone of my bone but still miraculously my own. (adoption) Shout for joy to the lord all the earth. Ps 100:1 Tender feet, delicate toes, a precious little boy to cuddle and hold. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you his peace. Num 6:24-26 The Lord’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning. Lam 3:22 There’s two things I know for sure; She was sent here from heaven and she is our little girl. They seem so fresh from heaven, you wonder where they left their wings. Tiny feet, little ears….Babies are a sweet reminder of God’s amazing perfect love. Twinkle Twinkle little star, Do you know how loved you are. Twins…count your blessings two by two. Where there is love, there is life. Mahatma Gandhi You are more perfect than I could have hoped, more beautiful than I could have dreams, more precious than I could have imagined…..I love you more than I could have known. You are my sunshine. You are so precious. You’re a chosen child…..You’re ours but not by birth. But we feel the same, you’re the greatest child on earth. (adoption) Your works are amazing. Ps 66:3 NCV CHRISTMAS A joyful spirit is evidence of a grateful heart. Maya Angelou All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. As long as there is love to share with family and friends, Christmas never ends. Jessica St James Believe in the magic of Christmas. Christmas is the day that holds all time together. Alexander Smith Each day comes bearing its’ own gifts. Untie the ribbons. Ruth Ann Schabacker Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace goodwill toward men. Luke 2:14 Hope your holidays are decorated with happiness. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. Irving Berlin It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. WT Ellis It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. WT Ellis It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Life is a wondrous gift tied with ribbons of laughter, love, and joy. Flavia May a little bit of love touch every corner of your Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and to all a good night. Overflow with joy. Shakespeare Some things have to be believed to be seen.

Ralph Hodgson The best Christmas gifts are memories. The best gifts are tied with heartstrings. The magic of Christmas is in the air. The true spirit of Christmas is love. Linda Willis Think of Christmas. Think of snow. Think of sleigh bells. Ho Ho Ho! FAMILY AND MISCELLANEOUS A joyful spirit is evidence of a grateful heart. Maya Angelou As a mother comforts her child so I will comfort you. Isaiah 66:13a As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Children are a gift of the Lord. Ps 127:3a Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17 Everything comes from you and we have given you only what comes from your hand. Chr 29:14b Families are forever. For everything God created is good. I Tim 4:4a For 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. Jer 29:11 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Ps100 Forever, For Always, and no matter what. From the fullness of His grace we have received one blessing after another John 1:16 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise. Ps 8:2 Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His faithful love endures forever. Ps 136:1 He performs wonders that cannot be fathoms, miracles that cannot be counted. Job 5:9 How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness. Jer 31:3 I praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Ps 63:4 Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Mark 10:14 Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven. Lam 3:41 Live to love and love to live Lord, you have blessed our family, therefore, it will always be blessed. I Chr 17:27 Love is a moment that lasts forever. Julie Wittey May all the beauty that your eye beholds remind you of the love God has for you. Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives is a fairy tale. Shout for joy to the lord all the earth. Ps 100:1 The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you his peace. Num 6:24-26 The Lord’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning. Lam 3:22 Where there is love, there is life. Mahatma Gandhi You are my sunshine. Your works are amazing. Ps 66:3 NCV