We have Haden!!!
After a very rocky day with have our son and are at the resort. We have not had our official ceremony yet, but should complete that tomorrow when the local party leaders are available. We had a wonderful day. The four children being adopted in our group were in good spirits. There are two boys and two girls in our group. The other little boy had to go to the hospital today with his new mom due to some breathing issues. Please pray for him and his mother Stephanie.
Now on to Haden. He is so happy! He laughs and smiles all the time. He and Hanna had a great time today and Dedra and I are so blessed to have our children together at last! We gave him a bath and he loved playing in the water. He has such a beautiful smile and he seems very healthy.
The blog kills me with only one photo so I will keep sending messages and may pick up the pace to show some more photos. Our problem is there wireless service is spotty at best. I can not upload a photo, but will send one ASAP!
Your prayers are felt and very appreciated!
posted by Jeff @ 7:57 AM
27 Comments:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! He is the most beautiful baby. Those big beautiful (handsome) brown eyes. He is almost as beautiful as Hanna!!! I can't wait to see him. You all look so happy and God is GOOD!!!
We love you guys,
Heather
I am so excited. He is so gorgeous. I know Hanna is loving taking care of him. Looking forward to seeing more photos, and continuing to keep you in our prayers.
Love you guys,
Jamey
WOW! The journey was certainly worth it! The four of you are such a beautiful family.
Hanna what a great big sister you are....Haden is blessed to be a part of this family.
When you have time explain to us what happens next.
Continued love, prayers and Godspeed
Just got up for the last time. Thought I would check for an update before getting ready to go to the Dr. He is beautiful.We are so excited for you to now have him.I can't hardly type for the tears of joy.It just kind of seemed like a dream before you had him in your arms but it is really true.Jeff I thank the lord every day that the Lord chose to put you and Dedra together. I always prayed that the Lord had chosen a wonderful person for her to be with the rest of her life and he did. I could not ask God for a better choice.I know that if her Father, were still her he would tell her that he is very proud of both of you. Jeff you are a wonderful provider,caring Father and a very Loving Husband. I just want all of your family members and friends to know what kind of person you really are. Words cannot really describe how much we love you and appreciate the things you have provided for our family as a whole.We miss all of you so much. I already have my bags packed and in the car waiting for the call that you are ready for us.This has been a special day for me in more than one way with Your getting Haden today.Dedra your Father and I were married on this day so it is to me a way of your Father telling us he is still aware of what is going on here on earth.He loved you so very much and he still does to let this date be a special date for your family also.Just another piece of Gods plan for you and your family.
Thank you God for this man.Keep Him and his family safe and healthly while on this beatiful jorney you have provided and have sent them on.
Love Mom Cox
I've printed out the Family picture and will be taking it to Great Granny this morning. I know she will be excited as we all are. God Bless you and the other Families. We love you. You make a beautiful Family.
YEAH……that is the greatest…we are so excited!!!! How amazing!!! OK….now….once your ceremony takes place are you then done and allowed to come home or are there other details to attend to before ya’ll can begin the journey back ?
Dear Hanna,
I saw the picture of your brother! He is cute! I know you are going to be a grate big sister!
your friend,
sarah
The joy on your faces tells us the love in your hearts for baby Haden.
What a beautiful family. You have brought us all the most wonderful gift this Christmas. God is good and we are all aware of it today.
We are headed back to Texas and will keep up there. Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Jr will be keeping up with you here.
We are looking forward to meeting our new grandson and holding him in our arms.
Hanna we hope you are having a good time taking care of brother!
Love and prayers, Mom, Dad and Lisa
He is so beautiful and we can see answered prayers in your faces! Hug both your babies and have a wonderful time. You are in our prayers! Love, Steph, Mike and Kayla Virag
Wow, it seems like we had to wait for this picture forever!! It's even better then we could imagine. You all look so happy. I'm sure it is such a relief to have him in your arms. Haden is such a beautiful baby. We can't wait to see him in person. Kayla and I looked this morning before school and there was no picture. I came home from the store and my internet was down. I heard the picture was on there and had been on the phone all afternoon to get it back up. Kayla said to tell Hanna she looks like she is going to be a great big sister and to take care of him. She can't wait to hear all about him from her. We continue to praise God daily and also continue to pray for his protection upon all of you as you travel.
Donald, Jennifer & Kayla
ok..he just looks amazing.. i need to know if you gave him sugars on his piggy toes from his aunt amanda! we just can't wait to see more of him. do you have a layover in oklahoma on your way home?(hehe haha) Please just hug him all over and give him big squeezes from us and tell him and Hanna how much we love them. Love you guys too!
the craymers
Miss Hanna, you look so beautiful in your black & white outfit. I love the earrings too. You are a very blessed young lady. Hope you enjoy seeing the ocean today. I'll bet it is beautiful there. Give Haden a Kiss for me.
we're so glad that you got him finally. we are keeping up with your blog. can't wait to see more photos.
love and prayers, destrianna, nonna, nathan, and pawpaw buttler.: )
Congratulations! It is so awesome to finally see the beautiful picture of Haden! Hanna - you must be so excited about your little brother. You all look beautiful in the photo. Keep sending more photos. We miss you guys. Love, Al & Jim
Yea!! He is so perfect!! Michele and I have been keeping up with your adventure. Hanna- give him a hug for me! Love to all of you. - Windi
I am so happy for you. I have checked the blog everday, but just found time to write. He is beautiful. He is very lucky to become part of your family. I can't wait until he comes to Texas to meet his cousins. Be safe.
Your faces tell it all!! Congratulations! We were unable to keep up with the blog as much as we wanted, but we picked the perfect day to get back to it and see the whole story unfold all at once. He is beautiful, and you all look so proud and happy! We are so excited for you and can't wait to meet Haden! Have a safe journey and we will keep all of you in our prayers!
Love you guys,
Sherry
Congratulations!!! We're glad you finally have Haden. Please send more pictures!!! We can't wait until you are back. We want to hear all about your trip. Can't wait to see you again,
Love Katie & Ali
PS hurry back because we have lots of sweets in our house & need you to help eat it!
Wow!! I can't imagine the joy the 2 of you are feeling with both children together! It's sending chills down my spine! I am so glad for all of you. The picture illuminates the joy you are feeling! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love, Lynn
Words cannot express the joy we feel when seeing your new family picture. Lauren is quite excited as well and has offered to help take care of him if Hanna ever needs any assistance.
oh my.. he is so very handsome!! looking at him and hanna together with the two of you just makes me smile. i love all the pictures. i still can't believe you have him in your arms. Hanna, what a beautiful big sister you are. I am so happy for you. There is nothing better than feeling your family is complete. I hope you all get some rest, and we'll check in again later. Love to you all,
the craymers
Those smiles on your faces tell the whole story! What a wonderful wonderful thing this is. Congratulations! We can't wait to see all of you soon! Love, Nona
Those smiles on your faces, well they tell it all. I'm having a hard time posting to your blog, I keep messing up. But just know I've tried everyday! Can't wait to see the whole family soon! Love, Nona
He is a beautiful baby and I am sure you are anxious to get him home. Your mother left today and I know they are all very happy and looking forward to seeing you all. It is unfortunate that we do not get see everyone very often because of the distance, but I do want you to know we are thinking of you all and praying for your safe return home. I think 2007 is going to be a very good year.
We love you all,
Uncle Jr and Aunt Stephanie
Good Afternoon
I have to stop and think about the time difference when I write as it is only 4:00am here in Tx.
Hanna are you tired of being a Big Sister yet?I'm just kidding. Have got to go out and buy your little brother any new cloths yet?Grandma is having a real hard time having to wait to get my hands on him and kiss him from his head to his toes.It looks like he has put on a few pounds from the first pictures we were sent.I am a little conserned as your Daddy hasn't updated us since you got Haden.Are you all okay?Just need to post enough to let us all know everything is good as we all worry about you.You can ask your Mommy,about that as I would wake up in the middle of the night when she was 19 yrs old and walk to her room to make sure she was okay.I know I went a little overboard with bing protective but Daddy and Mommy will find out as you get older.I was wondering Hanna, did Daddy get a picture of you in your new outfit?
I will close for now so you can go and play with your Brother.I miss being with you.Have Mommy or Daddy give you and Haden a Big Hug and Kisses for Poppy and me.I need you to give your Daddy and Mommy A big Hug and Kiss for us too.
Love Poppy and Grandma
Oh I fogot to ask how the food has been.Have you had to order and camel yet.It might be as good as alligator or Armadillo.I've had both and liked it. Your never know but I don't think I would wamt to try it after seeing them on the news in Iraq.haha
Love you all
Mom Cox
Dedra, Jeff,Hanna and Haden,
Wow what a handsome boy. He looks like he has been part of the Hicks Family for a long time. He is precious. I got Mrs. Brand on to the web site so the whole class could see
Hanna and her new baby brother. My
husband is so jealous. He is ready to meet you in Vietnam. We are praying
for you daily. Love to all Trish, Jim
and Sam
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