Hannah Shen Seflow
As you know by now we
have finally received our referral and picture of our daughter from
China
Hannah Shen Seflow. It’s a long process and we still have a little ways to go.
In the meantime, we’ve got something to keep us busy…
To welcome new life, a
tradition exists in the northern part of
China
to make a Bai Jia Bei (100 good wishes quilt). Family and friends are invited to
contribute a square of cloth along with a good wish for Hannah. The squares of
cloth are all sewn together into a quilt, and the good wishes are put into a
scrapbook for the child. The quilt symbolizes wrapping the child in the good
wishes of family and friends.
We would love to have
a quilt of good wishes to welcome Hannah - and would love for you to be
involved! Would you like to participate? Here's what to do:
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Choose a 100% cotton fabric that
you like. It can be from a quilting or fabric store, fabric you already have,
or something that is special to you. We would like to have mostly bold and
bright colors, but of course will appreciate any!
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Go to the store and pick out the
material that inspires you, then ask the clerk to cut you a quarter yard or a
fat quarter.
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Write your wish on an index card. The wish can be
your own words or thoughts, a favorite poem or quote, a blessing for Hannah, a
prayer for her or a favorite verse.. Your wish card can be as simple or as
elaborate as you'd like. If you feel creative and want to decorate it, that
would be great too. Do what you like doing. We would like you to send a
Picture of yourself so Hannah can see who sent the wish. We'll put together a
special scrapbook with all the good wishes and this will become a treasured
keepsake in our family.
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Please send us your square of
fabric and wish card., if you would like to participate, please send in as
soon as you can. .
I prayed for
this child, and the LORD granted my request.
1 Samuel
1:27