December 29, 2008

Introducing...

Moses Samuel Meseret Krabbendam.



We're coming to get you Mosey! You've always been our boy since we first laid eyes on you on October 24th. But today you are officially and legally our son. We thank God that he has chosen you to make us a family. And we thank and honour and pray for your birth parents as they have made the most difficult sacrifice.


Moses \m(o)-ses\ is pronounced MOH-ziz. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "saviour". Also possibly (Hebrew) "drawn out of the water". Biblical: name of the Hebrew infant pulled out of the River Nile and adopted by the Egyptian Pharoah's daughter. Moses later became the great leader of the exiled Israelites. Moses ben Maimon (12th century), also known as Maimonides, was a Jewish scholar born in Moorish Spain. He was the court physician of Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt, and was famous for his writings (in both Hebrew and Arabic) on logic, mathematics, medicine, law and Jewish theology.

38 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS, Emily and Mike! We are so thrilled for you and pray that you travel soon. He is such a joyful little soul, you can see it in his eyes and we are so glad that he is yours! Your son will be home soon.

Love the Levesques

December 29, 2008 at 10:54 AM  
Blogger Dianne said...

Wooooooohoooooooooo!!!!

Congratulations! See you soon and we'll be toasting this incredible milestone in your journey to sweet Moses.

Get ready travel buddy!

December 29, 2008 at 10:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

oh emily! This is so exciting! I am overjoyed for you!

December 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yeah! Emily, I am so happy for you and Mike! Praying the days fly by till you have Moses in your arms! xo

December 29, 2008 at 11:05 AM  
Blogger hazel said...

YAY, CONGRATULATIONS!! Moses is adorable and very soon he'll be gazing at you both with those beautiful, big brown eyes.

December 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM  
Blogger Sarah Rodgerson said...

Oh my gosh, when I opened the page and saw that picture I almost started crying! Congratulations, he is gorgeous! I have been checking all day for your news!

Sarah

December 29, 2008 at 11:19 AM  
Blogger Mamato2 said...

He is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Godspeed!

December 29, 2008 at 11:24 AM  
Blogger Chad, Laura, Sara and Seth said...

Oh Oh Oh...I just did a little happy dance for you. And OMG is he ever BEAUTIFUL! All this great nes is getting me VERY excited. Only a few more months to go until you can hold him.

Laura

December 29, 2008 at 11:26 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

congratulations!!! Moses is such a sweetie!! Can't wait to hear the GREAT news of his visa!!

December 29, 2008 at 11:29 AM  
Blogger Deanna said...

What a wonderful day for all three of you!!! Congratulations, I am sure you will remember this day for years to come. Your son is beautiful and I am sure you can't wait to hold him in your arms...

Deanna
waiting for court for Clara

December 29, 2008 at 11:54 AM  
Blogger Dancin' Momma said...

Yahoo! Congrats, he is gorgeous!

December 29, 2008 at 12:10 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

YIPPEEE.... so happy for you guys!

December 29, 2008 at 12:26 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congrats you three! I've been checking all day and I'm so excited for you all!

December 29, 2008 at 12:47 PM  
Blogger Latebloomer said...

He is SOOOOO precious!! awwwwwww!!! I'm so happy for you guys!!! Congratulations on your son!! :D

December 29, 2008 at 1:27 PM  
Blogger Derrick, Alysia, and Levi said...

Wow! What a cutie! He is absolutely adorable and we are do very happy for you! We look forward to following the last and most exciting part of your journey as you soon meet your son!
Alysia

December 29, 2008 at 1:43 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know I am not the first, but CONGRATULATIONS with many exclamation marks and many tears and hugs and kisses, here is to a wonderful new year of baby drool, sleepless nights, many firsts, many cries and mostly infinite love from you to Moses and Moses to you and (mike). I am so excited for you and this journey that may end in terms of paper work but is just the beginning of the most wonderful experience EVER! You 3 deserve it and my family wishes you many joys as well as excitement to meet the newst member of your family and ours. Lots of love, prayer and patience.
Erin, jay, madeline, jacob, olivia and liam. \\\xoxoxoxoxoxox

December 29, 2008 at 1:55 PM  
Blogger Proudmama said...

What a beautiful baby boy! Congratulations on having everything made official. I hope that you get to hold him very soon!

Courtney

December 29, 2008 at 2:40 PM  
Blogger Kendra said...

Congratulations Emily and Mike. Moses is beautiful, hope it is not long until you can have him home with you.

December 29, 2008 at 3:23 PM  
Blogger Katie said...

YAAAAAAAY!!! Your a Mommy and Daddy! We are SO happy and excited for you guys! He is so precious! We can't wait to meet him and see you holding your gorgeous baby boy in your arms.

December 29, 2008 at 3:51 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations on officially being Moses' parents! It won't be long now and you will be holding him in your arms! What a blessing!

December 29, 2008 at 4:30 PM  
Blogger Dana said...

Yippee kayo kiyah!!! Hannah and I are doing a little happy dance! She can't wait to meet her new best friend! Enjoy these moments of exhileration. And don't stress about the things that "need to get done". All Moses needs is hugs and kisses from his Mommy and Daddy (and diapers, of course). Love you!

December 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM  
Blogger Natalie and Chris said...

What great news. Congratualtions. He is so beautiful, here's to a quick travel time.

Natalie

December 29, 2008 at 6:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Emily - I am so thrilled for you!!!!!

That is just WONDERFUL... we can't wait to be celebrating with you (hopefully!) tomorrow -

Hugs and Cheers

Nicky

December 29, 2008 at 9:36 PM  
Blogger Alicia said...

A very hearty CONGRATULATIONS from all the Dybdals!
Can't wait to meet Moses and see he and Sofia play together.

December 29, 2008 at 10:32 PM  
Blogger The Turgeon Expansion said...

YAY!!!! Congratulations on your court and Moses and all the other good things wrapped up in it!!

December 30, 2008 at 9:02 AM  
Blogger The Mannings said...

Wow - he is so cute! Congrats on your beautiful son. Here's to quick travels!!
Brenda

December 30, 2008 at 4:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations Emily~!!!
I'm so excited to see him next year~!!!! ^O^
Today is the last day of 2008 in Korea because of the time differences(!)
Happy new year to you first and your cuttie baby^^

Love Dauny

December 30, 2008 at 11:08 PM  
Blogger Melissa said...

Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you guys. What a beautiful boy you have.

December 31, 2008 at 8:24 AM  
Blogger Melissa said...

Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you guys. What a beautiful boy you have.

December 31, 2008 at 8:24 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We couldn't be happier for you both! You guys will be so so good - we can see that just from how much you already love him. We can't wait to meet Samuel! Loved the prayer candle stuff, Em. I haven't lit mine yet. Still waiting for the perfect time.

Love from the Kooys

December 31, 2008 at 10:40 AM  
Blogger Barb said...

Oh he is absolutely beautiful!! Wow!!!

Congrats again!!

Barb

December 31, 2008 at 3:39 PM  
Blogger shaunak said...

Wow, he is an incredibly beautiful baby. And he is YOURS!! Hope you have him in your arms soon.

December 31, 2008 at 9:42 PM  
Blogger Karen said...

Congratulations Emily and Mike! What a handsome wee man you have!!

January 1, 2009 at 1:09 PM  
Blogger Ranavan said...

Hi Emily!

I know you don't me but I have seen you on other people's blog :)

My husband and I are also in the process of adopting from Ethiopia!

Just wanted to congratulate you on Moses officially being your son!

He is beautiful!

Rana

January 2, 2009 at 7:33 AM  
Blogger Ricki said...

Sorry, I'm a little late on this! Congratulations on court!!!! And wow he is incredibly adorable!!! My fingers are crossed for a speedy travel date for you!

January 3, 2009 at 7:25 AM  
Blogger Tammy said...

Yahooooo! That's so awesome Emily! Congratulations! He's just adorable!!!!!! I hope the rest of the journey is quick!

January 3, 2009 at 11:15 AM  
Blogger The Warren Family said...

Ahh what a cutie!!! Congrats again, can't wait to follow your journey to Ethiopia to meet her.

January 6, 2009 at 3:33 PM  
Blogger Owen and Bonnie said...

Congratulations Mike & Emily!! Soooo happy for you guys. Moses is just adorable.

January 8, 2009 at 12:01 PM  

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