We have decided on a name for our son! After a lot of careful consideration, we have chosen to name him:
Nicholas Joon
Here are our reasons, for those who are interested:
1) Nicholas was on our list of favorites before we got the referral, and we thought this was the name that fit him the best.
2) His Korean name, Joon, means "hero" and Nicholas means "victory of the people." We liked that their meanings were in the same genre.
3) We found out about him around St. Nicholas Day and during the Christmas season so we thought a "Christmasy" name would be appropriate.
4) St. Nicholas is the patron saint of gift-giving among other things. From our point of view, Nicholas has given us a precious and priceless gift: the privilege of being his parents and helping us create the family we have been longing for.
5) And lastly, but definitely least important, I have always wanted to give our children a name that appears in a song so that I could sing the song to my son or daughter. I already have started creating my own verses to "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" that will apply to our son. And while he appears very happy in his pictures, neither "jolly" nor "old" made it into the new verses so far! I only plan on using this song as a lullaby... Sorry, there will be no public performances. :)
I got your christmas card and screamed outloud when I saw the picture. And now I have an enormous smile plastered on my face and it refuses to budge. I am so very happy for you. If ever two people deserved to be parents, it is you.
ReplyDeleteGreetings! When I got your Christmas card, I became so excited! What an amazing gift you have been given this Christmas season! The wait has to be very difficult. I wonder if it is similar to waiting 9 months while pregnant to meet the precious child. I will be following your story and can't wait to meet your precious Nicholas Joon. CONGRATULATIONS!
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