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Jean de Dieu



Introducing Jean de Dieu Rukara!!! He is a doll! My precious little boy! I can't believe that I have a little guy. . .I want to go get him and snuggle him!!! I have always wanted a child missing his two front teeth and he is my first!!! Here is what Tim, my POA (and the man in the picture) said about the meeting:

I am excited that you're about to adopt a cute little boy, dark skinned, a little shy but I understand he is very active back in school in Kibungo in the Eastern Province of Rwanda.

Jean de Dieu Rukara was born on June 1st, 2003. I understand he was dumped at the orphanage but I couldn't get any additional information. I will brief you on the next steps to do in the coming days.

Hope you will love these pix.

I am praying for him to be comforted. He has only known life in the orphanage and his life is about to be rocked! Please pray (with me) for his heart!

Comments

Kelly said…
He is GORGEOUS, JJ!!!! I love him already, and can't wait to meet him!!!!
June 29, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Kelly said…
I'm reminded of a verse that stuck with me right before we got our referral....

Relax, everything's going to be all right; rest, everything is coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!!! Jude 1:1

LOVE YOU BIG TIME!!!!!
June 29, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Leah Reeves said…
Congratulations! He is wonderful. His eyes are amazing!!!!!

~Leah
June 29, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Unknown said…
AHHHHHH!!!!!!! SO SO SO EXCITED for you. Know that WE most certainly are praying for him and you.

PS Nimrods miss the Braners ALOT!
June 29, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Unknown said…
I had to visit again to see your sweet little boy! :) I think the 4:00 rainbows were extra spinny and bright today!!!
June 29, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Jennifer said…
He is adorable!!!! I know you are so excited!
June 29, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Tina Harriman said…
Jamie Jo, He is beautiful. Seems like only a few months ago you were sending me pictures of Gabby and now here you are with another Rwandan child to love. Blessings always!!!
June 29, 2009 at 9:41 PM
kim said…
Amazing Jamie Jo! He is so sweet!! We are praying all goes well with these final stages and that God begins to prepare all of your hearts to join together in this new family life.

We miss seeing you all each month!
Kim
June 29, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Kari said…
I'm finally home from Kamp & can take a peek at your new son!! HE IS SOOOOO PRECIOUS!! Thinking of you and celebrating this miracle and praying for you as you wait. Rog & M can't wait to see you all soon!
xoxo
CONGRATS!!
July 1, 2009 at 10:13 PM
dawn said…
Great news! He is such a handsome little guy. Hope all is well with you and your family!
July 2, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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