Monday, February 22, 2010




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36 comments:

  1. AmyFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Oh my goodness! It makes my heart SO happy to see your sweet boys in your arms. I cannot wait to meet them. Thank you for updating. We have been praying for you.
    Blessings,
    Amy

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  2. nataliFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    AWWW!!! They're beautiful!!!

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  3. titushomeFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Thank you so much for posting pictures so soon!!! Makes me cry to see your sweet boys in your arms at last! Can't wait to hear more about the trip!!

    Praying for you as you begin the bonding process!!

    Sarah

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  4. Lee and BevFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Oh my goodness! They are so precious. What fun to see them in your arms and to see you both so happy. We - I'm sure like you, have tears in our eyes. The girls think they are so cute. What a happy smile on Tyson!

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  5. RachaelFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    So great to finally see their sweet little faces! Glad you are all doing well. I've been thinking of you and praying for your safety and happiness during this exciting time filled with potential tumult. Thanks for the sharing the pictures!!!

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  6. CrystalFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    AMAZING!!!! Praise God that you have them and you can finally reach out and hold them. God is so good to bring families together even from around the whole world. God Bless and I wish you all much joy : )

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  7. carrieFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    It is so great to see them in your arms, and to see such big smiles! I love how God has continued to bless each and every step!

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  8. RachelFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    cris and chuck...PRECIOUS...Praise God they are finally in your arms. continuing to pray for your family. I can imagine they have some pretty happy big sisters:) can't wait to see you guys on friday!!!

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  9. K-SueFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    So happy to see these pictures.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Thank you for finding the time to post these. They are heartwarming. I love how happy the boys are, and SOO handsome! I especially adore the picture of Cris with babe in arms. Have a great time bonding.

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  11. BeckyFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Amazing! Love the pictures...they are adorable!!!

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  12. HeatherFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    They are just adorable little boys. Congratulations and God's blessings during the rest of your trip!

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  13. KarenFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Oh my word!! I am tearing up for you guys! Great pictures and I am so glad things are going well for you guys. I know you can't wait to get them home! I love the picture of the little one with Cris... made me cry~

    Blessings~

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  14. Bonner FamilyFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    tears of joy!!!! Has Tyson Fikada stopped smiling?! Praying for bonding and safe travels home! I pray you are able to take it all in and enjoy the moment!!!

    hugs to you!

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  15. JonesEthiopiaFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Fantastic pictures. Made me tear up! Just amazing.

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  16. Sara K. ParkerFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    They are seriously too sweet for words. Amazing photos. Beautiful family. Can't wait to get more details. :) I am just eating all this up! :)

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  17. JennyFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    oh they are just PRECIOUS! congratulations, mama and daddy!

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  18. *February 22, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Precious! I was just at Hannah's Hope on a missions trip . . . I remember those sweet faces! I will see if I have any pictures to send your way! I can't imagine a better place for your little ones to be as they waited for you, but what joy to see you together as a family! God bless!

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  19. "Are These Kids All Yours?"February 22, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    OH WOW!!!!!!! These pics do not need words!!!! Many BLESSINGS!!!!!!!!!!!! Praying for you all, and knowing that God is working!!! :) I am getting goosebumps again!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. SarahFebruary 22, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Cris - wow! I love the pics! Congrats! (I met you at end of Fell686 this last time!)
    http://sarahunderhill.wordpress.com

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  21. lehoanglan99February 22, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Cris and Chuck
    Congratulations!!!
    I have been checking your blog in the past few days to see pictures of you meeting your little boys!
    That's awesome!
    Blessings to you and all families there this week!

    Lan

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  22. GinnyFebruary 22, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Sitting here crying I am so happy for you guys. Your boys are so precious and I am just so thrilled! Peace be with you!

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  23. oneblessedmammaFebruary 22, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    I'm SOOO happy for you guys. It makes me CRY just to see the pictures. God is SO good. We're praying for you-I put you guys in the Precepts prayer list too-so everyone could lift you up in prayer.

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  24. GabiFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    So exciting! Congrats. Wow, they sure are cuties, aren't they :)

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  25. TifFebruary 22, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Cris, I am sending you an urgent e-mail regarding a possible referral for us. Please check it if you can!!!

    The boys are gorgeous. Seeing these pictures fills me with so much joy!!

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  26. Kristi JFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    oh, i'm just all choked up tonight...LOVE the pics...can't wait to see you all friday in person :) Yayyyyyyyyyyyy..the kids are beautiful..and i promise LL is bigger than your baby boy :) kristi

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  27. MelissaFebruary 23, 2010 at 3:18 AM

    Great to see pictures! All this takes me back to a Russian orphanage almost 10 years ago - seems like yesterday.

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  28. Tim and SusanFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Wow. We just kept looking at those wonderful pictures over and over. The boys were so excited to see their new nephews. You all look wonderful and we could really see how the boys had grown since the first picture (their hair had grown and they looked so healthy!! How great that they could wait for you there at HH).

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  29. Sean and LisaFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    So beautiful! Crying tears of joy! How great is our GOD?!
    Continuing to pray for safety, health, transition and bonding.
    Much love!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Oh my gosh!!!!!!!! They are SO precious. I am crying!

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  31. EastiopiansFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Making me cry. So happy to see them with their mom and dad!!!!!

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  32. GFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Wow--it takes my breath away... :)

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  33. JennFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Now that is ONE HAPPY SIGHT!! Now we just need some photos with the girls and your family will be COMPLETE!!! AMAZING...in tears for you!!!

    Jenn

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  34. GillianFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Oh,MY!!!Chris and Chuck, they are SO incredible--we are overjoyed and are so blessed to get to see these photos--can't wait to meet them SOON!!
    Love, Gillian and Richard

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  35. Melanie StrobelFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Your BOYS are finally home! What a journey to your children and so far beyond. Your photos require no words and they are simply precious. You all remain in our prayers as you settle into one another and get to know those sweet little peas!
    Love,
    The Strobel Family

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  36. junglemamaMarch 12, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    How precious! Blessings to your new family!

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