Elaina Fielder

Elaina is the other author of the "100 Good Wishes" book. I found out about the book when she talked about it on the Fuling site...Elaina's daughter (who is on the cover of the book) is from the same orphanage as Lillie!

Traci Sharpton

Traci Sharpton is one of the authors of a book called "100 Good Wishes...honoring an Ancient Chinese Tradition" She sent me a square when I purchased her book

Dean and Cyndi James

This square is from Dean and Cyndi James from Auburn, California. They are waiting for their daughter Alicyn from China.

the Speckman Family

The Speckman family is waiting to adopt their daughter Jessica from China!

Jessica Owens

Jessie is our school TRT (Technology Resource Teacher). She is one of the funniest, most sincere people I know and I am so glad that what started as a part time gig during her high school years turned into a full time job once she graduated from College. I know that Jessie will not only teach Lillie to be more technology savvy than her mommy, but she will also teach her to love life!

Connie McVicker

Connie is a dear friend...a wonderful teacher...and camp counselor extraordinaire! She and I have known each other since our early days of teaching, have vacationed together, and have been through some pretty stressful situations together. I am thankful for her friendship and support and look forward to taking Lillie out to her families farm for some down and dirty fun!

Aunt Nancy and Uncle Lonnie

These quilt squares, donated by Aunt Nancy and Uncle Lonnie, are from a quilt Uncle Lonnies mom made. The quilt was special to him and his family, and will now play a significant part in helping Lillie know how special she is. Lillie (and I) are blessed with an amazing extended family!

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca is a cousin and freind. Although we are related by marriage (we share an aunt and uncle), she and I have played together since we were young children. I can't remember birthday parties without her! The square that she sent is actually from a quilt HER grandmother, Evelyn made. I think it is so special that love sewn into a quilt two generations ago will now be part of Lillie's quilt!

Neva and Charles Whitley

Neva and Charles ( Nema and Peepaw) are another set of Lilllie's grandparents! They are my best friend Amy's mom and dad and Neva is my mother's first cousin. Neva and Charles have been wonderfully supportive and stay as informed about Lillies arrival as Ava's arrival. They are a blessing to me...and to Lillie!

Andrea Adkins

Andrea is another teacher at the Village and, unfortunately for her, had to answer her first year to the title " The Other Andrea". She has now established herself and is her own person and teacher. I am thankful for her dedication to the children and for her constant support to me. Her encouragement of others is a gift!

Loren Taylor

Loren is a kindergarten teacher at the Village, and was my intern teacher last year. She loves the children and is a devoted teacher. I am thankful she is also a devoted friend.

Amy and John Gray (and baby Ava)

This is a piece of the fabric Amy and John used in Ava's nursery. Amy is my cousin and best friend and I am so thankful that our little girls will be able to grow up knowing one another! Our girls will be cousins to one another the same way that Amy and I are related...

Linda Robinson

Linda is our music teacher extrordinaire...and a good friend. She helps the children at our school find a love and appreciation for music and I hope she will help me do the same for Lillie. The square she donated is just like one she used when making a quilt for her grand daughter. What a special gift.

Jenoys Usher

Jenoys is a Fuling parent...and was at the SWI the day Lillie was left. She was one of the first people to meet her and was the one to help me find the pictures on the group site. I will be forever greatful to Jenoys and the rest of the team for the pictures of Lillie at 4 days old...and for being part of the earliest people in her life to love her unconditionally.

Kate and Ginny Northcott

These two squares were so special to receive. Kate and I met over a year ago to talk about adoption. I met Gin Gin that day, and she said to me "Andrea, your baby is in China!". Little did any of us know how right Ginny's words were. As soon as Lillie and I were matched, I emailed Kate...only to find out that Ginny and Lillie are from the same Social Welfare Institute! I love that Ginny picked out her fabric herself!

Wendy Lakes

Wendy is a very good friend and a co-worker. I can remember as a new teacher in Jessamine County hearing about Wendy and what an amazing teacher and Special Education Director she was. Now I know she is also an amazing friend, mother and administrator!

Donna McDermott

Donna was truly the first person to contribute a square for Lillie's quilt. Donna is our Reading Specialist at the Early Learning Village and is a good friend. I am so thankful for this piece, and for the significance the material played in the life of Donna's daughter. It is the same material from which her Confirmation Dress was made. I love that faith plays such an important role in this quilt piece...especially knowing that faith will be an important part of Lillie's life.

Marilyn and Jerre Johnson

What an exciting gift... a square from one of the "Hillcrest Origionals". Marilyn and Dad went to school together in Nigeria when they were young and have remain in touch with one another throughout the years. It means so much to have somone who was so important to my father at a young age (and now) be part of welcoming Lillie to the family.

Janet Gayheart

Janet is another wonderful teacher and friend of the family. Mom has been a part of the Jessamine County school system for many years...and Janet is one of the people who I remember from my first years in Jessamine County. I am so thankful that our lives have crossed.

Janet O'Connell

Janet is a dear family friend and a wonderful teacher. She has been a part of our "family of friends" for a long time! We have had both school and church connections for many years and I feel blessed to know her.

Brenda Mann

Brenda is a wonderful new friend! We spent two weeks together this past summer in Swaziland...a trip that changed both our lives and pushed me to start this wonderful journey to adopt Lillie. I thank God daily for that trip and for the people who were a part of that adventure!

Bob, Claire, Wendy and Jay

Bob Riddle, my dad's cousin, lives in Oregon with his wife Claire. They sent me a note and special material for Lillie's quilt square. The square can be cut from a pillow case that their children Wendy and Jay used as children. It is especially meaningful because...although we rarely see one another now...Jay, Wendy, Erik and I spent some wonderful vacations together as young children. Family is a wonderful gift that Lillie will receive and this quilt piece will be a reminder of that!