Thursday, December 11, 2008

FINALLY!!!!

We got our referral call on Friday, November 7th - that's 5 weeks ago!! This part of the experience is nothing like I imagined or hoped it would be but here we are and...

WE HAVE A SON!!!

To make a long story short (and I will post the long version soon), our little guy has had some struggles and we needed an extra medical test done. That took for-ev-er. But with that done and lots of prayer and lots and lots of waiting, we can joyfully introduce you to

Cole Debjit Drinkard

born June 14, 2008

Here is our first glimpse of him:



And here he is at 4 months:



This is the day the Lord has made; let us REJOICE and be glad in it!
Psalm 118:24

17 comments:

Amy said...

Of course I was stalking your blog! He is beautiful!!! I did not have to wait 5 weeks but that 1 week that we waited on the doctor in the US and at the orphanage was torture! I completely made myself sick. So glad you can let go now! Praying for a speedy process from here on out!

Yay!!!

Heather said...

Congratulations! He's adorable...what beautiful, expressive eyes.

Heather

ColleenC said...

What a cutie! Can't wait to hear the story- seems like there always is one ; ) Our little ones are so close in age. Congratulations!!!!!

*Oh and love the name- it goes with your last name so well!

Fenwick 5 said...

Sara,What a sweet boy. So happy for you. Five weeks is a long time.I know your so glad now that u know he is your son.Can't wait to follow your story.Gidget

Traci said...

Congratulations! He is sooo cute. Praying for quick paperwork for you all. Hooray - Traci G.

Jennifer Mayo said...

He is so handsome and he has big beautiful eyes just like you!!! How fun to have pictures. What does Lucy think?

Kristi W. said...

Yay!!!!!!!!! I was dying to know who was scooping him up!!! We met him in Nov. He is scrumptious!!! (Your video should be coming soon if you don't have it already...)

Congratulations!!! I love the name Cole, it fits him!

Kristi

Shad and Maggie Alsworth said...

What a sweet little face!!! Congrats!!

Anonymous said...

It seems much longer than 5 weeks! My heart overflows with gratitude & joy!!! I love you all, Mama

Pam said...

What a cutie pie!!! Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to follow your journey to him!

Julie & Patrick said...

The boys are always in Pink!! He is a darling! Those expressive eyes just make you melt!!

congrats!
Julie R

Peter and Nancy said...

He is SO handsome! What a cutie -- it must have been so hard not to tell anyone while you waited! Many congratulations to you and your new son,
Nancy

Anonymous said...

Hi, Sara-
Even though we barely known each other, I have occasionally checked your blog just waiting for this fantastic news. I am so excited for your family and Cole's start as a Drinkard! It's inspiring!
Katie Sandoval

Candice said...

Congratulations! What a teenie prescious bundle! I am so excited for you as you begin the next wave of this process to bring your little boy home. :)

CandiceS (waiting on legals for Micah Utsav)

Not By Chance said...

Sara,

I am so happy for you and your family, and your little man especially! How exciting the next few months will be! I am thanking God for your news!

Love,
Susanne Nix and Family
(we met you at the Dillon wksp)

A.M. said...

Happy 6 Month Birthday, Cole! We can't wait to meet you!
Love,
Aunt Amy

angie tucker said...

OH MY GOODNESS! What wonderful news! I wasn't expecting you to get a referral already!

Praise God! What a wonderful Christmas present for all of you!

God Bless & Congrats Again,

Angie