The Ruby Thread...

So what's up with the "Ruby Thread" ? Well, there is a very well established group of people who have adopted children from China. One of the groups that I've been "lurking" on in Yahoo is the APC or Adoptive Parents-China group. I've learned that a ladybug sighting is good luck, that lots of parents make a Bai Jia Bei, “100 Good Wishes Quilt" and that the there is a Red Thread...
An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break."
--An ancient Chinese belief
So, there's the connection to the Ruby Thread...