Ads 468x60px

Jul 26, 2011

We got a Referral!!!!!!!


I must say that I will never forget this day. Today I seen our son for the very first time. Yes you heard me right....We have a SON! As we sit here and look at his picture it's hard to believe that he will be in our arms in the next few months. We've waited for this day for so long. His name is going to be Reagh Thomas Keenan. He was born Dec 5/10. So he's almost 8 months old. It's hard to believe as we thought we would never get a referral for a child under the age of one. He was born with a Cleft lip and palate. He's had his lip repaired and will need some more repairs once he gets home. Besides that he's very healthy and very active. We will be running once he gets home. I have pictures but I'm not sure when we are allowed to post them on here. Once I find out that it's okay I will post his pic asap! I still can't believe that he's ours....We love him so much. He's our little Mister Man!

36 comments:

Nichole and Craig said...

Yippeee so excited to read your news

BCMommy said...

Yahooo!!! When did you find out? This morning? How come you thought you were not chosen when you posted this morning after the list was out?

If you are sharing via email, I'd love to see your sweetie! clairee_wee@hotmail.com

So so happy for you!!!!!!

Claire

Hi from Ruth! said...

Wow, that's awesome Kelly!!!!!! Congratulations on your long-awaited news!!! Your post brought tears to my eyes.

What happens now??

Many, many blessings, and much joy as you stare at your wee loved one.

Ruth

Chad, Laura, Sara and Seth said...

Wonderful news - congrats, and enjoy every second on that glorious feeling!!!

Laura

BCMommy said...

yes, what is the next step? I am totally unfamiliar with the China program!

Joy said...

Many congratulations! I look forward to following the rest of your journey to your boy :)

lyndsey said...

YAY!!! Congrats you guys. Enjoy looking at YOUR SON and gazing into his beautiful eyes.

Good luck!!!!!

Hugs Lynds

Ranavan said...

So happy for you guys!!!

Boys are the best!!!! They are oh so busy but tons of fun :)

ChristyCanuck said...

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Kelly and TJ, I am so, so, so happy for the three of you!

Although the next months will be so hard, your little boy should be with you for Christmas!

CANNOT WAIT to see pictures!

Chris

lyndsey said...

I mean GOOD LUCK from here on out because this next wait is soooo hard too....

I have found the wait from meeting them at court (ethiopia) to now heading back to get them to be the hardest part yet.

Can't wait to hear how your program progresses!

shelley said...

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! Very excited for you guys. Can't wait to meet your son.

Shelley

Unknown said...

Congrats Kelly. Hopefully you will all be together soon. May the next few months fly by for you.

ChristyCanuck said...

Oh. My. Gosh.

He is BEAUTIFUL!

And not yet eight months? Oh, you guys are in trouble. He is clearly a baby who misses little and is very much on the go! lol

Chris

Katie said...

Congrats Kelly and TJ!!! I've been following your blog with much anticipation!!! :)

Connie said...

Wow! Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to follow the rest of your journey!

Kendra said...

Congratulations! I am so happy to hear this awesome news. Can't wait to hear more details!

Kim said...

Yay! so excting. we were also with FOI and brought hom our daughter with CL/CP 2 years ago! Congrats!!!
Kim in BC

Tammy said...

Oh I'm just so thrilled to hear your news and sooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!!

Paula said...

Congrats Kelly I am so happy for you, and how exciting he is so young. I have three boys and love every moment with them-I think there is a special bond. I have Carolyn on my FB so that is how I knew to recheck your blog today. Hope to get my referral soon and be on the same trip.

Derrick, Alysia, and Levi said...

Yay!!!! That is AWESOME news and he is just gorgeous! Congratulations!!! I am SO SO SO SO and many more SO's happy for you!!!!!

Kim said...

Congrats, that was so quick. Isn't the most amazing thing ever and just wait until you hold him in your arms!! It is the most amazing thing ever. Best of luck I hope you get to meet him soon.

Carolyn said...

Thrilled for you guys! FINALLY you will become a family of 3!!!!!! Can't wait for your homecoming!


Carolyn

Sarah Rodgerson said...

OMG what a cutie. I just love hearing happy news like this. Makes my day! I am sure it made yours even more! lol. I cannot wait to meet him. ENjoy the high!! Jamie says congrats to you and TJ as well.

Sarah

The Mannings said...

Congrats Kelly and TJ!!!!! Such exciting news!!!! Our Bedi is just a week older!! So happy for you!

Erik & Marie said...

Yay!! Congrats on finally having the family you dreamed for!!

Marie

Jennifer said...

OH Kelly, this is FANTASTIC NEWS!!! You guys have been through soooo much, I'm happy to hear that FINALLY you are soooo close! YAY!!

Chris, Tammy and the gang! said...

Okay...could he get any cuter??? I don't think so! This is so fabulous. And it was so quick!!! It really was. I am so, so happy that it all worked out for you guys. This was exactly the little boy meant for your family even though it took many heartaches and many years to finally see his face. If you need ANYTHING at all, please call me!!! I have some advice for you about IWK - you need to call them and get his name on the list so he can be seen quickly after he comes home. Linda Huntley is the lady you call...email me and I"ll pass on her contact info.

SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dancin' Momma said...

Congrats!!! I am so excited for you! :)

Dancin' Momma said...

Congrats!!! I am so excited for you! :)

Heather (Foi'er) said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! I was thinking about you today, and wondered if you got a referral, so I popped on over and... VOILA!

So happy for you guys! I'm crossing my fingers that everything comes through really fast and you can travel in September!

Kelly said...

Awww what a sweet little guy!
I am so happy for you!

Kelly

John and Alicia said...

Wow! So very happy for you!! Enjoy every moment!!

alicia

Deanna said...

Congratulations!!!! So happy for you and TJ!!! Can't wait to meet your little guy, hope the next part of the wait goes quickly so you can get him home in your arms!

Nancy said...

Congrats on your new son! He shares a birthday with my little guy...although 6 years apart!
Congrats again.
Hopefully the wait to bring him home is not too long.
Nancy

Jill, Trevor, Kohl, Aliah said...

Oh Kelly & TJ

We cannot tell you how happy we are for the 3 of you. FINALLY you are beautiful family. Your son is ADORABLE and I LOVE his name!!!

This is just the greatest news. Oh Happy Day!!!!!
Congrats. Enjoy this celebration. You have waited a long time for it.


Jill n Trevor

The Drinkwaters said...

CONGRATULATIONS! So happy to hear this very, very happy news! We just got back from camping, so I am sorry we are a few days late with the congratulations. If you need a "China winter" packing list, we can send you ours!

 

Our Timeline

First Adoption

Started the process in Jan/11
Home study approval Mar/11
DTC May 16. 2011
LID June 1, 2011
Referral July 26, 2011
Sent letter of Intent July 28, 2011
PA Aug 4 , 2011
LOA 119 Days....Nov 28, 2011
TA Dec 20, 2011
January we're Parents!

Second Adoption

Started Process Feb/13
Provincial Approval April 26/13

Total Pageviews

Followers