Friday, June 15, 2012

Two New Sons!

Praise the Lord!
We are the proud Mama and Papa of two little boys!

We found out that court was scheduled for 5pm this afternoon.  The timing of this "for sure" news was perfect since we were already out eating an early celebratory lunch with two other families since John would be long gone come dinner time.

 Court was supposed to start at 5pm but didn't actually start till 5:30.  She was very nice and read through all of our paperwork before asking us a few questions.  Within 20 minutes the whole thing was over including her ruling in favor of us adopting the boys!

We are so happy to have two news sons

Nolan Robert Reed 
(Big Boy)

and

Oliver Wesley Reed 
(Little One)

We can't wait till Nolan and Oliver get to meet the rest of the family.  Hopefully only 2 more weeks here.  John is on his way back home now to be with the kids.  He will be home for Father's Day.  Perfect timing.  What is even more perfect timing is that the 10 day waiting period will end on Oliver's birthday.  I can't think of a better birthday present for him.

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56 comments:

  1. JamesJune 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Praise God for His perfect timing and provision!

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  2. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Wahooooo!!! Awesome news and great names too :)

    Blessings,
    Sue

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  3. Beth CotellJune 15, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    So happy for you guys! Nolan and Oliver will make the perfect additions to the Reid family!

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  4. Conethia and Jim BobJune 15, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    This is wonderful news!!! Congratulations to you all!

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  5. DawnJune 15, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!

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  6. SaraJune 15, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    What wonderful news, I'm so happy for you all. X

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  7. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Such an answer to prayer! Rejoicing with you ALL Christine. How full John's heart must be on this Father's Day!!!! Debby Estes

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  8. Kim YeattsJune 15, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Praising the Lord with your family, Christine!

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  9. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Mazel tov!

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  10. AnnieJune 15, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Well, you know I love Slavic names - but those names are absolutely lovely..... (And my Ilya now insists on going by "Silas" - so, go figure.)

    Congratulations! You are amazing.

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  11. Hidden Haven HomesteadJune 15, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Congratulations! God is good and what a blessing to have 2 adorable sons added to your family.

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  12. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    congratulations!!!

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  13. SherJune 15, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Congratulations :)

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  14. JillJune 15, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. DarcyJune 15, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Love It! Love their names and I especially love the new last name!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  16. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  17. CrossRiver MediaJune 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    YAY!!! Congratulations! :)

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  18. MichelleJune 15, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    YAAAAAAY!!!!! congratulations! i'll be praying for safety, good health, and smooth transitions as well as for everything to go well during your remaining time in-country.

    whenever you get a chance, do you think you could possibly explain the decisions regarding the boys' names? as far as i know, all the other kids you've adopted have not had their first names changed. Dennis wasn't much older than your new baby and yet his name was kept, but Oliver doesn't sound like the type of name you'd hear over there very often. neither does Nolan, and he's older - although i don't know where that name comes from so i could be wrong.

    just curious... not criticizing at all, just noticing what appears to be a break from the path typical of your family.

    congrats again... can't wait to follow their journey home, the reunion, and their adjustment to their brand new lives!

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  19. Kathy CasselJune 15, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Yayyy!!!

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  20. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    CONGRATS MAMMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I pray for John's safe trip home. I bet the kids are dying to see him. Maybe one day you can write a post answering some of the questions...what is the waiting period now for? Is it always 10 days?

    I think I remember you mentioning their names as Doyle and.......sorry name escapes me. Do you rename all the kids ? I am just curious. I once read a blog post about how they felt the childs name is sacred...like that is all they have left of their culture...birth country..birth mom....

    No disrespect at all intended! Love the names! Maybe those are their birth names and I am totally wrong..

    Again Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    liz

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  21. Expat MomJune 15, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Congrats!!! So happy for you guys and for Nolan and Oliver (great names, btw).

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  22. debJune 15, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Praise the Lord, indeed!!
    I've got tears, and chills. I am so thrilled for your entire family, but especially for those two precious little ones.
    Your family continues to be in my prayers!
    Blessings!
    Deb
    p.s. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the names!!

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  23. RenaeJune 15, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Congratulations! Nolan and Oliver couldn't have gotten a better family. :)

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  24. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Congratulations. Blessings on your family.

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  25. Carol GJune 15, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I really like the names you chose!! I'm glad the court went well. I will be praying for calm, happy boys on the flight home! Enjoy your new sons!!!

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  26. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Woooohooooooooo! That is absolutely great! I'm so happy for them and for you. They're so precious and I can't wait to see how they blossom in your family. Congratulations! :)
    Nina

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  27. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Congratulations!!!!

    Everything was meant to be

    Jennifer
    Yucaipa, CA

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  28. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Congratulations!

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  29. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Congratulations to the Reed family! Your new boys are adorable! Best wishes for a safe (and quick) trip home!

    Cheryl in ID

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  30. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Congratulations! Praying that the rest of the time goes smoothly so your family can be united! God Bless!

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  31. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Congrats, I am so happy for you. Prayers for safety for John and for you and the boys as you remain untill they are cleared to go home.
    Sarah Goeken

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  32. debjimhayesJune 15, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Congratulations!
    Fantastic news~ God Bless you all!

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  33. Sandra FlachJune 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! I've been praying and checking in to hear this wonderful news!
    Sandra Flach

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  34. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Hallelujah \o/ Congratulations, John and Christine and family! Prayers for a safe journey home for John. Giving special thanks for your mama tonight, and all who came to help with the family at home. Much love and continued prayers for all of you, Elaine

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  35. SarahJune 15, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! CONGRATS!!!

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  36. HeatherJune 15, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Congratulations to the Reeds!!!! So excited for all of you!

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  37. MellimausJune 15, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Congratulations! That is sooooo exciting. Love the names! Your entire family continues to be in my prayers. God bless you for what you do! :)

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  38. MariaGJune 15, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Yeah! Super congratulations from Canada!!!

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  39. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Congratulations ! This two boys couldn't have been more lucky to be a part of a family like yours !!!!

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  40. SamanthaJune 15, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    This is exciting news! And I love the names, especially Oliver. Are you going to call him Ollie? Cute names for very cute little boys. I hope John has a safe trip home and a great Father's day with his stateside children. I'm so excited for you and your family.

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  41. Simply, SarahJune 15, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  42. LauraJune 15, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Oh, I'm so glad I checked before going to bed -- best news of the day! Congratulations to Nolan and Oliver for finding their forever family -- and many blessings to the even bigger Reed Family!

    Hugs from CA,
    Laura

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  43. AnonymousJune 16, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Congratulations from Australia! And indeed - what a perfect birthday present for Oliver!

    Michelle.

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  44. hardygreenwoodJune 16, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Super excited for you and the family AND the boys. What a wonderful God we have who loves seeing families grow and that the fatherless are loved like these two boys are. Great news.

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  45. AnonymousJune 16, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Congratulations! I hope the rest of your trip goes quickly so your
    family can be together. I love their names!
    Dawn

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  46. Leah SpringJune 16, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Congratulations! So excited for you to get them home! Some people may not realize the "names" the kids are given on Reece's Rainbow are not the children's real names. I love both the new names! Oliver is one of my favorites.

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  47. AnonymousJune 16, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Slava Bogu! Praying your boys will adjust and bond quickly with everyone! Praying for your journey home, and the remaining process!

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  48. JoannJune 16, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Congratulations on the new additions!

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  49. TylerandBrianneJune 16, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Congrats!! Do you get to take them to the apartment with you now or do you still just get to visit them? Love the names.

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  50. AJune 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Rejoicing with you!!!! Congrats, the Lord is so good!!! Love their names!!!

    Love,
    Allison

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  51. GeorgieJune 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Congratulations Christine, John and all of Oliver and Nolan's new big brothers and sisters! I am so happy for you and thankful to the Lord that things are now sorted. I can't wait for you to get your little ones home, so I can't imagine how much you must be itching to do so. Blessings!

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  52. AnonymousJune 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Happy Father's Day has new meaning to your two little ones. So glad you are blessed with them and they with you! Godspeed home so everyone can be together again!
    Hugs!

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  53. The McEachernsJune 18, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I was out of town, so I had to catch up first thing today. Congratulations on your two new sons! Just in time for Father's Day, too!

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  54. maamaMJune 19, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    So very happy for you all.
    Congratulations! Many blessings to you and your family
    Lisa

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  55. Sally-Girl!June 19, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Yay for you all!!! And my hubby is really liking Nolan's middle name and last name!!!

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  56. AnonymousJune 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Hi! I am so happy for you. Your time is getting so close for you to leave.What a wonderful father's day gift for John. Pat

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