Tuesday, April 10, 2012

A Double Portion

Today, Marty and I received a double portion blessing. When Julie was born nearly 7 years ago, we didn't think our family could be any more blessed. We had an amazing son and a beautiful daughter. God knew better. His plans are always better than our plans, His ways higher than ours.

It is with great JOY that we officially announce the welcoming of Samuel Dimitar Rhodes and Joseph Ivaylo Rhodes into our family.
Our double portion blessing!
Samuel Dimitar Rhodes
Born in Assenovgrad, Bulgaria
on October 21, 2007.
Welcomed into our family
on April 10, 2012!

Joseph Ivaylo Rhodes
Born in Haskovo, Bulgaria
on April 7, 2005.
Welcomed into our family
on April 10, 2012!

We are celebrating the faithfulness of God this morning in His kept promises to our boys! No longer orphans, but sons, brothers, cousins, nephews, grandsons, friends, loved, cherished, adopted! A double portion indeed!

Blessings,
Mandy, Marty, Eli and Julie
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17 comments:

  1. JuliaApril 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    YEEEAAAAHHHH!! Can you hear me yelling alongside you in Virginia???? Woo Hoo!!! GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO!!

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  2. MandyApril 10, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    LOL! Julia, I'm gone, gone, gone as soon as I have the word on travel! You better believe I can't get there fast enough! To my sons!!

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  3. grandmato4April 10, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Awesome news ............ding ding ding ding .......ringing the bell so everyone will come celebrate with your family .....
    GMA Gail

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  4. ChandresApril 10, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    PRAISE GOD!!!!!!! I'm am so excited, rejoicing with you over this FANTASTIC news!!!

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  5. TraciApril 10, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Soooooo happy for you!!!!!

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  6. Our Adoption Journey to Eastern EuropeApril 10, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Wonderful news!!

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  7. twotwice2April 10, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Well, gee! I have been calling them your sons all along! But it is always better when it is officially official! Yay, God!

    Rosemary Marshall

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  8. Tonya BredamusApril 10, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Oh HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!

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  9. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Hi I'm a friend of Gail and Susie's and I've been following your family's journey for a while. Your faith and patience is truly inspiring, God is SO good!! I wish you guys the best and can't wait for some family pictures!

    Rachel

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  10. SabrinaApril 10, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Congratulations on the blessing of TWO new sons!

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  11. JenniferApril 10, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Congratulations! Prayers that they will be home soon.

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  12. BrookeKApril 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    YESSS!!!! SO HAPPY (I'll stop yelling now lol) for yall and those precious boys, I can't wait to meet them <3

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  13. Charlotte's MamaApril 10, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Congratulations! :)

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  14. ErinLApril 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Congratulations!

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  15. LaurieApril 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    oh, my only tears here. blessings and joyous celebration!!

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  16. Joy@WDDCHApril 11, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    FIST PUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  17. SabrinaApril 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Beyond excited!! Now let's get the balloons ready!!!!!

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