Monday, April 4, 2011

Do You Believe in Miracles?? Cause .......

OMG....I can't believe I'm even typing this:
WE PASSED!! It is a miracle...we really DID PASS!!!!! I'm completely in shock!! My hubby just called at 2:30 a.m. OUR TIME...I had the phone right beside me...and he said those two words: WE PASSED!! And, I nearly passed out!!

***I truly can't thank God ENOUGH for this miracle of PASSING COURT the first time!! I can't thank you ALL ENOUGH for the around the clock prayers that have been lifted up for our case and specifically OUR SON!! And, I can't thank CCI ENOUGH for their hard work and dedication to their children....OMG...I'm just still in shock!!!!

***Oh, my..Oh, my...Oh, my....trying to pull it together here.....Wow....would you like to meet our new son??? Because we can't wait to show YOU!!!!

May we PROUDLY introduce you to our NEW SON:

Westel Pawlos J.
"Wes"


From a tiny boy so sick and small that we feared he may not survive...to a sweet growing boy that is beating the odds and proving that God has a GREAT plan for his life... A life that was meant to include being our 6th child....OUR BELOVED SON!!!

Praising God, Praising God, Praising God to the fullest!!! He is officially OURS!! My heart is about to explode with happiness!! Thank you AGAIN to EVERYONE...OUR PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED!! More soon :) Praise Jesus..WE PASSED!!!! Happy Monday to you all, kj

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
at 12:42 AM

98 comments:

  1. Mama MimiApril 4, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    AHHHHHH!!!!!! Congratulations Johnson family, we are SO thrilled for you all! I can't believe that JUST as I was praying I saw your FB post! Truly a miracle! Wes is PERFECT - so handsome and beautiful and I love him for you! What a wonderful blessing...praying he's in your arms FOR GOOD very soon. Blessings!

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  2. Stephanie @ It Is WellApril 4, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I'm SO excited for y'all! And he is so stinkin precious! Praying for everything else to go quickly and smoothly! :D

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  3. JessicaApril 4, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    He's SOOOOOOOO precious! Praise God!

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  4. SharenApril 4, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Beautiful boy!!!! Congratulations and Praise God!

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  5. LucianaApril 4, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Ooooooooh! He is so c- uuuuuuuuuute!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! I'm happy to finally see his gorgeous face NOT covered by the red heart.
    xo

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  6. ChristyApril 4, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Oh, he is SO cute! Praise the Lord!!!! And congratulations! Your life is such an example of His faithfulness.

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  7. CourtneyApril 4, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    he is beautiful! God is good! what an amazing adventure. love to you and your family, the lankford's

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  8. MummyApril 4, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    WoooooHoooooo! Congrats!! He's absolutely precious.

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  9. TheBowlingFamilyApril 4, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Congratulations! He is so beautiful!!!

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  10. KellyApril 4, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Congratulations!! I kept waking up last night so I was praying for you!! :)

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  11. izzy192April 4, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Congratulations! So happy for you. Sweet Wes is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks be to God!

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  12. AngieApril 4, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    He is so precious!

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Much love,
    Future Mama
    http://expectingablessing.blogspot.com/

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  13. LeahApril 4, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Congrats!!! And what a handsome little boy Wes is! So happy for your family. :)

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  14. AmyApril 4, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Congrats Johnson family!!!! So thrilled for you and what fun to finally see his sweet face! He is just precious!

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  15. KimApril 4, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! God is GREAT!! Congratulations.. he is just perfect!!!

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  16. Karen PhillipsApril 4, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    oh, kristi, he's just perfect, and he's YOURS!!!!! so very happy for your sweet family:) i know you're just beside yourself with happiness!!! thrilled for y'all!

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  17. Rach@In His HandsApril 4, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Congrats to your beautiful, growing family!! Your Wes is absolutely precious.

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  18. meredith and justinApril 4, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Yay!!!!!!! He is so precious! I am so happy for your family of 8.

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  19. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    He is a DOLL!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!! Wes is coming home SOON!

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  20. LariApril 4, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Congrats! Praise God! Praying for a quick embassy date!

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  21. HeatherApril 4, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Yay! Yay! Yay! So excited!!! He is absolutely darling! Congrats!

    I woke up at 1:00am on the dot and said prayers for passing court! Praise God for passing! woohoo!

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  22. AllisonApril 4, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    GREAT news on this Monday morning :) He's so sweet!!!

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  23. Caitlin AlexanderApril 4, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    OHHHH I AM SO HAPPY! :) That's awesome!!

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  24. The StiffsApril 4, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your family. He's beautiful!

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  25. The Gutmans'April 4, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Congrats, praise Jesus!!! He is beautiful, praying for a quick Embassy Appt., woooooo hoooooo!!!!!

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  26. If These Walls Could Talk...April 4, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    So excited for Wes AND for your family. Now there is ONE LESS orphan in this world. Praise God!!! Can't wait to read all about your travels. :)

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  27. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Praise the Lord! He is adorable!

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  28. PollyApril 4, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Friend.... I went to bed thinking about your family and woke up still praying for you guys... what a blessing to see this sweet face this morning and hear this news. Praising God this morning! Blessings!

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  29. TaraApril 4, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD INDEED!!!! He is absolutely GORGEOUS!! So happy for you :)

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  30. Audrey BApril 4, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Congratulations!!! He is beautiful.

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  31. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    YAY!!!!! Congratulations over and over and over!!! God--thank you for bringing this family together!!! Wes is precious!!

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  32. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Congratulations!!! He is precious! Can't wait to see him home with his family!! (:

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  33. Tisha AlexanderApril 4, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    YAY!!!!!! Oh Kristi, I am so happy for you guys. I am sure there will LOTS of celebrating at your house today. Wes is beautiful!!!

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  34. The StumsApril 4, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    YES!! Oh, Kristi! What a gift! I'm totally overjoyed for you. I pray this will encourage every mama waiting for a court date and waiting to hold her child(ren). So, so happy for the Johnson family!

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  35. Beyond BlessedApril 4, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Sweet friend, I am beyond thrilled for your family! So glad you were able to show him off to everybody now!!! ;)

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  36. trishApril 4, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Congratulations Johnson family!! I'm so happy to see his sweet face, he is beautiful!!

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  37. RachelApril 4, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Yay! He is gorgeous!

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  38. TarynApril 4, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    AWESOME news!!!!!!!!! HE is gorgeous...so happy for you guys :)

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  39. La Dolce Vita: The Sweet LifeApril 4, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Congrats! So happy for you. He is precious....and yours! Praising God with you. :)

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  40. DeenaApril 4, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS KRISTI!!!! He is GORGEOUS!!!!
    So happy for your family!

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  41. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I am so happy for all of you!! :) I'm sure that there will be many exciting adventures ahead! I am the oldest of six and I have to say, it was so much fun growing up with so many siblings! God bless all of you.

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  42. TracyApril 4, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Wowww!! This made my day!! God is bringing sweet Wes home for an amazing purpose! SO HAPPY!!!!

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  43. dominiqueApril 4, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I am sooo happy for you!! Wes is gorgeous!

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  44. KimApril 4, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Another beautiful Johnson baby!
    Shouting Hallelujahs from Hong Kong!
    Love & Blessings,
    Kim

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  45. The Hull's at #4April 4, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    HE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS!!!!!

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  46. Jess & MattApril 4, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Congratulations!! He is adorable!

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  47. TriciaApril 4, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Praising God and rejoicing with you here in Texas!! Oh he is a little love. So thrilled for your precious family!!

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  48. southwestmomApril 4, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    GOD IS AWESOME!!! :) CONGRATULATIONS, I was up a few times last night and I would think about your family and all that is happening in your lives and so I prayed. Amazing!

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  49. David and LarisaApril 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Praising God along with you right now! He is just beautiful, and we are so happy for your family!
    David, Larisa, & Yikealo

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  50. missyApril 4, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    i was up very late so i was praying about this. praise god!!! he is beautiful!!!

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  51. Building Bridges to OrphansApril 4, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    So excited for you all!!!! WOW!!! Brings tears to my eyes!
    Blessings, Jenny

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  52. Bonnie NieuwstratenApril 4, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    REJOICING!! OUR GOD IS FAITHFUL!

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  53. marathonmommyApril 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Amen!!! Cannot wait to get my hands and camera on that boy!!!!

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  54. Elle JApril 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Praise God!!! What a fantastic Monday!!! Wes is so handsome - I can't wait to see future pictures with him HOME!!!

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  55. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    YAY God! :) Love it, and he is ADORABLE!!!!

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  56. Kelly JoApril 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Yayyyyyyy!! Praise the Lord!! He is precious!!

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  57. KarenApril 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Congratulations! He is such a handsome little guy! It's so wonderful to finally be able to see his face! Praying that he will be home and your WHOLE family will be together very soon!
    Karen

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  58. For Such A Time As ThisApril 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Praise Jesus!!! So excited for you.

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  59. woosterweesterApril 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Wow! Crying over here. So amazing! Congratulations you guys!

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  60. JodiApril 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Total goosebumps here for you!!!!!! YAY!!!!!

    Congratulations!!!!

    Ya know, I knew he'd be cute, we could see that much...but OH MY!!! He's absolutely GORGEOUS!

    I'm trying not to be envious here, but you are ONE LUCKY MAMA!

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  61. LindaApril 4, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Congratulations. Wes is precious!

    May God bless you for giving this little guy a better life. I am sure he will be a wonderful addition to your family!

    Thanking God for answered prayers!

    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  62. KristinApril 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Praise the Lord! Wes is sooo adorable and I can already envision him in your mix. Love following God's plan for your family!

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  63. CarrieApril 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Celebrating with you from San Antonio! Thank you, Lord! He is GORGEOUS, those eyes!!!! My 4-year-old, Kate, prays for him daily and she just ran to the computer to see him and got the BIGGEST smile. Congratulations, Kristi & the whole Johnson family.

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  64. LaurieApril 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Praise you Jesus!!!! Congratulations on your new son!!! He is sooooo cute and cuddly!!! What an amazing God we serve and what a great testimony of what God can do in the life of a child!!! Again, Praise you Jesus!!! and Congratulations!!!

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  65. TaraApril 4, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    What a blessing! He is a cutie. God is so good!

    -Tara

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  66. Miracles from God to us!April 4, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    YEAH!!! I checked first thing today and prayed for you all before I went to bed! YEAH!!!! So so excited for you and for sweet adorable Wes to get home soon to you all!!!! Oh He is SO CUTE!!! Oh just adorable!!!! :) Have a wonderful day!!!! Heidi

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  67. mama becca April 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!
    SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL! WOOHOOOO! :)

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  68. Melissa, Multi-Tasking MamaApril 4, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    So thrilled and excited! We serve an AMAZING God!

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  69. JulieApril 4, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot BELIEVE it, well...yes I can. Our God is BIG!! Bring that SWEET BOY HOME!!!!

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  70. Mandy @ The Party of 3April 4, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    YES!!!!!! Congrats!!!! Been praying!!!!!

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  71. AlisonApril 4, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Oh My Goodness!!! PRAISE GOD!!! He truly is a God of miracles! I am thrilled to read that ya'll passed court the FIRST time, and Wes is your SON! Rejoicing with ya'll today! And he is just a DOLL! Love seeing his pictures!

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  72. LeighApril 4, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    woooohhooooooooooo!!!!! So so so thrilled for you! Praying you get that embassy date soon and that cutie is home and in your arms forever! He is just precious!

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  73. RachelleApril 4, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Praise God!!! Congratulations!!!

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  74. RobbApril 4, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow! YAY!!! So happy for you!
    Cara from PA

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  75. Carrie FoxApril 4, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Congratulations! He's adorable :D

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  76. EmyApril 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    TEARS TEARS TEARS!!! PRAISING GOD FOR YOUR MIRACLE, WES!!!!!

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  77. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    WEHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! SO HAPPY for you guys and especially for your LITTLE WES! He's gonna have such an AMAZING Family to LOVE him FOREVER... and to come HOME to soooooooooooooooooooon! CONGRATULATIONS Momma!! PRAISING Him for his AMAZING Miracles!! ♥♥♥♥

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  78. sheldonanddeniseApril 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    YAHOOOEEEE! Congratulations Johnson Family! I was up late praying here in Missouri and checking your blog!!!! He's as precious and adorable as his brother's and sister's! To God be ALL the Praise and Glory!

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  79. RebeccaApril 4, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Congratulations!!! Glad to hear good news coming from Ethiopia. Too much sad news recently.

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  80. Mrs. JApril 4, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    praising God with you!!!

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  81. AmyApril 4, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Congratulations! So happy for your family! I know you are thrilled to be a momma to six. Praying we can welcome Wes home very soon!
    Love ya,
    Amy

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  82. GApril 4, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What a HANDSOME little guy!!!! Really so excited for you all!!!! Yay! :)

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  83. LauraApril 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    SO HAPPY FOR YOUR FAMILY. WHAT A BLESSING TO PASS ON THE FIRST TIME. PRAYING HE COMES HOME SOON.

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  84. CarolApril 4, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Congratulations! God is so good! Wes is gorgeous!

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  85. ErinApril 4, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    YAY!!!! That is so awesome!! Praising God, Kristi!!

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  86. teresaApril 4, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Praise be to God! Rejoicing with you and your growing family. Wes is so precious.

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  87. "Are These Kids All Yours?"April 4, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I screamed across the room to Jason- THEY PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he he he. WOW WOW WOW!!! Can NOT wait until you get to go pick him up and bring him home forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited and happy with you all!!!!!!!!

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  88. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Woohoo I'm so happy for your family! Congrats! He is beautiful!

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  89. Oh DearApril 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Congratulations Mama and your sweet half dozen. Kristi, he IS beautiful and I ain't his mama and I don't have to say that!!!!! Thanking God along with you and yours!

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  90. nikiApril 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Congratulations Wes!!!! and You are one BEAMING momma and rightly so. He is one little (huge) miracle. Im overjoyed for your family!!!!

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  91. SophieApril 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Congratulations, he is a beautiful boy!! God is good!

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  92. allyApril 5, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    He's absolutely perfect for you family chosen by God before the very foundations of the world were set! Thanks be to God for your obedience to the call! You and your husband are truly blessed by the only things that matter in this world. Now let's pray that baby home so we can party at the airport!

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  93. mamaApril 5, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    You made my day! How wonderful to finally be bring little Wes home very soon! You are an inspiration in my life to read what you are doing to change the lives of children. I have 6 adopted children myself and 3 biological... yes 9 in all! I pray you will have a super quick "wait" period... just enough time to get things ready for you new son! Blessings!

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  94. JennApril 5, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!! AHHH!!! So Happy for you guys! I can't wait to see pics of him with all his new siblings, that baby has no clue how much love he's got waitin' on him! ;-)

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  95. melissaApril 5, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    He is so beautiful!!!

    Woohoooo! on passing court the first time! Amazing news!

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  96. I Support AdoptionsApril 5, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Your son is just precious! I have been following your blog for a year, but was never in touch... Although we run a non-profit supporting orphans, separately, our family is in process of an adoption from Ethiopia. With all the changes in the adoption system there, it is encouraging to see that little ones will still make their way home. Congratulation and blessings!

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  97. LesaApril 5, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    What an amazing blessing! He is beautiful! Congratulations!

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  98. GuatmamaApril 6, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Praising God with you, have been since you passed court with LL!!

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Thank you for your kind words!!

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