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The Lord has blessed our family greatly both through adoption and birth. And because there are so many personalities in our family there is much to think about. This blog is a way to put some of those thoughts down and share our journey.



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Friday, September 14, 2007

Celebrations Everywhere!

We are in midst of a fall festival in our hometown, it seems the whole place comes to life. But little compares to the joy of hearing of our referral! We would like to introduce to you ...

Nathan Rodolfo

"God's Gift" to our family

He was born on August 28th, which was Natalie's 10th birthday. Natalie had prayed that we get our referral on her birthday. I asked if she minded sharing her birthday and she said a resounding "no".

Ken has been gone on business and phoned very late last night saying he thought we should name him "Nathan". The neat thing is that Nathan was the name we had chosen to give our eldest child, Allison, if she had been a boy. The Lord knew we would need that name at a later time.

He is a beautiful child and we are rejoicing in the blessing that the Lord has brought our way!

10 comments:

Teresa said...

Celebrating with you! He is such a cutie! Can't wait to see more pictures as you get them. Praying for a quick process for you.

Bekah said...

Oh Praise the Lord! He is beautiful! Praying it is a speedy journey for you and he is in your arms soon!

Anonymous said...

He is soooo adorable! Congratulations on this new arrival!
Jennifer

Mom&Dad to A & J said...

He is adorable. Congratulations to you ALL. I love his name.
Erin

Whitney said...

What a miracle to bring the seven of you together! We are praying for you all!

Whitney said...

I mean 9 of you...I was a math major! :)

Anonymous said...

Amy and family,

Oh my! He is absolutely precious- we are rejoicing with you! It's especially neat to be able to picture his crib there in that big room at Eagle's Nest. It brings back special memories. And to know that Ellie is toddling nearby her new friend Nathan. We will pray that, Lord willing, they are home with their wonderful families soon. Congratulations!

Lisa

Erika said...

I am praying God will continue to bless you through this process. It is so neat to watch your family as you continue to follow Him in leading you to adopt.

La Familia Armstrong said...

Oh my goodness! He is a little cutie! Congratulations!!!

I am so glad that the referral came - we are so excited for your family!

We'll keep praying!

Love, Julie

Katie said...

Congrats -- he is handsome !!!