Thursday, March 24, 2011

MIRACLES DO HAPPEN...

...I know this to be true, because I have experienced three in my life.  The first was when I learned that I was (finally, finally) pregnant with Matthew.  The second and third miracles happened this morning...when we (finally, finally) learned that we are the legal parents of two additional children.

We are so thankful, and excited, to be at this point.  And we are so very, very proud to introduce to you our five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter, brother and sister to seven-year-old Matthew.  These are their referral pictures, which we received November 22, 2010.  Meet Seth Asrat and Lizzie Senait.



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42 comments:

  1. LeanneMarch 24, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Oh Ruth - Congratulations - your children are beautiful!!!!
    Such serious faces - can't wait to see them smiling!

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  2. SharlaMarch 24, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Have to say congratulations here too! One can never say that enough!

    I am just over the moon for you and honestly, it has almost felt like one part of our adoption story was unresolved until now. I'm so happy that it has all worked out and that these two beautiful sweet children will make Matthew a big brother.

    Please pass on our congratulations to Geoff and Matthew too!

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  3. Caitlin WrayMarch 24, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Ruth - My heart is BURSTING with joy for you and your family! And for the world that now sees two of its children join a family with so much love to share! I could not be more excited, nor could I think of a more amazing family for these bright little stars!

    What are your next steps? When do you expect to be able to bring them home?


    Caitlin
    www.welcome-to-normal.com

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  4. ClaudiaMarch 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    AT LAST!!!! Hooray! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a family of 5... Now come on visa. (We have a 7 year old girl and a 4 year old boy from Ethiopia-been home 8 months)
    Debbie.

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  6. StephanieMarch 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Yay!!! Sooo happy for you! They are both beautiful. This gives me hope that when we have court on April 20th we might get our letter. With all the events going on I have been down thinking it was maybe going to take a long time. Thanks so much for sharing your joy!

    Steph :-)

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  7. Chad, Laura, Sara and SethMarch 24, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    AAAAAHHHHHH is right!!

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  8. La Belle VieMarch 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I am crying happy tears!!! That is so amazing and they are beautiful!!!! congrats to all of you!! xxxx

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  9. TammyMarch 24, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful! Just beautiful! I'm so happy for you!

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  10. KarenMarch 24, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Congratulations again! I am SO happy for you!

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  11. KatieMarch 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    congrats Ruth!!! :)

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  12. Angela SandauMarch 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Congrats Ruth. THis is fantastic news. I'm so happy for your family. Wishing you a speedy visa process.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    They are both so beautiful! Congratulations. I bet you are just itching to get out there to them now:)

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  14. Michelle QMarch 24, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I emailed you but I had to post too! Your children are so beautiful and I can't wait to see more photos of them, especially of all five of you together!!

    God bless,
    Michelle

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  15. JoleneMarch 24, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    They are adorable Ruth!! Congrats... after all you have been through, you guys deserve it!

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  16. Ranavan March 24, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Oh Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!! Such fantastic news!!!!!

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  17. Erik & MarieMarch 24, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    They are absolutely adorable!! Congratulations Mom, Dad and Matthew!

    Marie

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  18. shannonMarch 24, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Well..............
    I have had the comment box open for five minutes and still do not have the words to match the joy in my heart.
    Ok how about I am in love with these two faces how about I grab a private jet and we go and get them tonight !!!!!!!!!!!
    Well your news has made my day
    I will be toasting and celebrating across the country tonight to the family of five.
    Did I say I love the photo's
    All the best
    Guess sleep will be hard again tonight for a whole new reason.
    Thinking of you and dreaming of Seth and Lizzie , love the names and my best friend is a Lizbeth
    Talk soon
    Shannon

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  19. KristinMarch 24, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    HOORRRAYYYY!!!!!! I am just about bursting with joy for you Ruth. Congratulations. Not sure why I felt the need to check your blog just now, seeing as I checked it less than a few hours ago, but I did. They are absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see your first family of 5 picture :). God must have heard everyone's prayers for you.

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  20. darciMarch 24, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    They are so so beautiful, and I am so so happy for you and your whole family of FIVE!!!!! yippeeeee!! love darci

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  21. SarahMarch 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Lovely photos!! They are gorgeous. Congratulations on this big step!!

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  22. BCMommyMarch 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    They are absolutely beautiful! I couldn't be happier for you, Geoff and Matthew!

    Congratulations!!!!

    Claire

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  23. FloraMarch 24, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Ruth,
    Let me add my most sincere congrats for this amazing news!! What an awesome feeling you must be having today!! Congrats as well to Geoff and Mathew!!

    Flora

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  24. DianneMarch 24, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Congratulations, Ruth and family! I am so very happy for you. They are so precious. After such a very long haul, I'm so happy that your dreams are coming true. Can't wait to see you all together at last!!

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  25. AnitaMarch 24, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    YAH! What a day for us! So happy to experience this milestone with you, too. Have fun celebrating! We're going out!

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  26. JenniferMarch 24, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    They are so BEAUTIFUL!!! Love their names as well!!! So happy for you!!!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Congrats! I knew it couldn't be too long. The time waiting for the VISA will fly by, you'll see!

    J.

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  28. HeatherMarch 24, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Congratulations Ruth and family!!! So happy for your entire family... Can't wait to hear you're on a plane to bring them home!
    Heather

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  29. DanaMarch 24, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Congratulations Ruth and Family. They are both beautiful. I can't wait to see their smiles.

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  30. The Warren FamilyMarch 24, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Yahhh ! Great news Ruth, congrats!! Beautiful kids as well.
    Shannon (-:

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  31. DebbieMarch 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Oh, WOW!!! Congratulations Ruth. I couldn't be happier for you. I'll be anxiously watching for your travel news....

    It'll be so great to see the first photo of your three little kiddies all in the same photo!!! Bliss....

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  32. MelissaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Congratulations :)

    Such sweet faces, I bet they have changed so much already.

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  33. HistoricaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    It really nice that 3 families got their letter today. Really happy for your family.

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  34. ChristyCanuckMarch 24, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Sooooooo happy for you Ruth. Your SON and DAUGHTER are beautiful! Bet you'll find sleep difficult on your first official night as a mommy of three!

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  35. KendraMarch 24, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Congratulations Ruth! I am very happy to hear that the MOWA letter arrived. The kids are beautiful!

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  36. KatherineMarch 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Wow!!! What a great way to start the day today. Beautiful pictures - thank you for sharing Ruth. Katie

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  37. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Ruth: It's the phone call you never forget, do you? Oh my gosh, what a relief. And what you've been through to get here. You are such an inspiration (even to those of us who have adopted as well.) Now it's time to exhale and enjoy the moment. Hope they're home soon. Nancy, mom of Nick, Alex and Princess Gracie.

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  38. ConnieMarch 26, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Congratulations! They are so precious!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    That's such great news. We're so happy for you. Although spring has obviously been busy for both our families (yours with expanding, ours with maintenance!) we do hope to get together sometime soon for play and to meet your newest members. Selfishly, they are the same age as our guys, so new friend potential is high! I guess you'll have to change your profile description now. Congratulations again. Tammy, Dave, Addie and Bennie

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  40. Curly MamaMarch 27, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    They are so beautiful!!!

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  41. KarynMarch 28, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    hi ruth
    i just started following your ramblings - and it's just so great to see photos of your newest children. thinking back to the meetings in cambridge and then seeing these photos just makes me so giddy. congratulations to you and your entire clan. i'm happy to chat anytime - siblings are quite a different story and i'm happy to share any things we've discovered along the way...

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  42. ChristineMarch 29, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Ruth We have read you Blog for almost a year.
    I just wanted to say congratulations.

    All the best

    Christine

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