Psalm 127:3-5

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.

Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!"

Psalm 127:3-5

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Family of SIX!!!

It's a BOY and a GIRL! As of today, April 28 at 3:40 pm half way around the world John and I have been named the proud parents of Alexei Joseph Hinz and Sonya Noel Hinz. Yes, tears of joy were shed as they also were at the births of Johnny and Carolyn.

A little about their names...Before we were even married, John and I decided that we would name our first child AJ (for A-my & J-ohn).  Then when the time came, we decided our first born would be a junior. In God's timing, now our oldest child is our AJ.  Alexei Joseph is named after my brother, Andrew Joseph. We also like that Alexei shares his middle name with Jesus' ADOPTIVE Father. When we were naming Carolyn we were going back and forth between "Joy" and "Noel" for her middle name.  Sonya will have the other middle name that we loved.  Sonya Noel is our new daughter, "Noel" being a reminder of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  A little more about the childrens' names. We have chosen to keep their first names to maintain an idenity with their Ukrainian heritage.

Johnny is very excited to be the BIG brother - not the oldest - but the BIGGEST! Carolyn is excited in her own way too!  Johnny and Carolyn will probably continue to affectionately call AJ - Dusty!  

Now we have a ten day waiting period. We will stay here and continue to visit the children during this time. Then on day 11 we will be permitted to begin all paperwork in order to make it legal. We will probably be able to take the children out of the orphanage on May 16th. This day will be called our "Gotcha Day." If everything goes well we can then fly home on May 19.

Thank you for your prayers!  We are praising God for a successful court decision and for the honor of being new parents to Alexei Joseph Hinz and Sonya Noel Hinz.

16 comments:

  1. YAY! YAY! AND YAY! We are so happy for all of you. Congratulations! We will continue to pray for a smooth 10 day waiting period and a wonderful "Gotcha Day". Thank you for sharing the meaning of the childrens' names. They are beautiful.
    Patty

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  2. Congratulations! Looking forward to your "Gotcha" day and your journey home as a family. Blessings and Love from the Hunters

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  3. Congrats!!! I am SO SO SO happy for you all!!!!
    Hugs :)

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  4. So happy for your family. Perfect and Beautiful:)

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  5. Very happy for your family! I am thrilled to hear the great news! two more beautiful babies! congrats! I have loved following your story and can't wait to see pics and hear the story of your actually bringing them to their new home!

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  6. Praising God for your new additions! Love the names. Congratulations!! ~ Jo

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  7. Just want to say I am so happy for you! It is beautiful to see you with your children.

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  8. WOOHOO!!!! So happy for you!! Congratulations!!

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  9. Congratulations! So happy for you! And I love their names!

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  10. Congratulations to your family!!!! AJ and Sonya have NO idea the importance of what just took place! but soon they will. Praise God!!!

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  11. So glad to hear all went well and also that you will continue to be able to visit them on a daily basis during the waiting period. We had wondered about that! Can't wait to meet the new Hinzes! Love and Blessings - The Millers

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  12. YAY!!!! I am so happy for you all!! Hugs and blessings!! Sarah Azelton : )

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  13. HOORAH - and if you know me by now you know - no more need be said!

    hugs - aus and co.

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  14. Sonya was the first child off of RR that I fell in love with and I am so elated to see her as part of your family! I love their names and I wish you so much happiness in the years to come!

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  15. I finally figured out how to post on this BLOG! Looking forward to your travels home!!! Cannot wait to meet the newest additions to your amazing family!!!
    This is such an inspirational story! I love you guys for being YOU.... but also for the love + opportunity that you are giving two very special children that will now have a second chance in this wonderful life!
    Melanie B

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