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Braner, Party of SEVEN!!!!

Well, I guess it isn't officially official until we pass court, but we have a boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is six years old and his name is Jean de Dieu (John of God). That is all I know. No pictures or anything else, but this is plenty to digest for now. I am overjoyed and so happy and overwhelmed and a little nervous. I promise to pass along details once I have them and pictures, too! But for now, my children are Hays, Maggie, Jean de Dieu (John?), Dax and Gabby. God is good and I cannot wait to see what He has in store for Braner, party of seven!

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Tina Harriman said…
AHHHH!!! Congratulations Jamie Jo. I can't wait to see his face!
June 20, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Leah Reeves said…
Wow! Congratulations, I cannot wait to hear more about him.

~Leah
June 20, 2009 at 4:29 PM
sabrina owens said…
congraulations!!! i hope i can meet one day and meet you and yours kid's
June 20, 2009 at 4:39 PM
emily said…
Congrats!! Wonderful news.
June 20, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Adrianne Thompson said…
We're adopting from Rwanda too. Congratulations! We're so happy for you.
June 20, 2009 at 7:12 PM
kim said…
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so happy for you all JJ. God is good - the supplier of every desire in our hearts!!! Can't wait to learn more. Whewwwww Whoooo :)

Love ya,
Kim
June 20, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Kari said…
CONGRATULATIONS BRANERS!!! Ohhhh wow!!! We look forward to hearing & seeing more:)
God is so faithful!!!
xoxo
June 20, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Jennifer said…
YEA!!!!!!! So, in time for Cabo?
June 20, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Amy said…
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you and can't wait to see what God has in store for you. Congratulations!!
June 20, 2009 at 10:31 PM
One Hot Homestead said…
Congratulations! Our daughter is 5 almost 6 and it has been so amazing to witness her transition and growth in our family. We had requested a younger child but through the hard times and the easy I would never have wanted it any other way. She is a miracle!
Kari
June 20, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Nathan said…
WOOHOO! We are so happy to hear this wonderful news. Keep us posted
June 20, 2009 at 11:33 PM
stella crosby said…
Congratulations Braners. A family of 7 is wonderful. I miss the craziness of it all. However we are enjoying the expansion of our family with two wonderful sons- in -law, and of course grandbaby Isaac. So happy for you. We have been waiting and praying. We will miss being at camp this summer. However, Camille is getting ready for July 7th with you. Maybe you will have pictures by then of John. Again, We are so very proud for you and love your family.
June 21, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Suzanne Watson said…
Congrats! I am thrilled for you guys. Can't wait to see pics and hear more details. Praying for Braner Party of SEVEN!
June 22, 2009 at 11:18 PM
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