He also received a new name, one we chose specifically for him. Judah. Judah means "praise" and anyone who knows him knows that he exudes music and joy and enthusiasm. We praise God for bringing us such a special gift and we pray that his life is poured out as a praise-offering for the Lord, drawing others to praise Him too. Some have questioned changing his name, fearing for his little identity. It is actually quite common within the adoption world to change children's names as they are now part of a new heritage. We do not do this to dishonor where he comes from. We are forever grateful to his birth parents for giving him life, but we do want to acknowledge the full adoption into our family. It was also a unique opportunity to give him a name that spoke to what we pray will be his future. God changed people's names often in scripture, telling them who He meant for them to be. Judah was meant to praise his Maker and we pray he lives out this purpose!
Meet our family! Photos courtesy of the talented Susie Whyte at Whyte House Photography!
I got a tear reading this! I know, emotions, sorry! ha I love how much thought and prayer you put even into changing his name! Now we know for sure what to call him - and I will start working on it with Ben so we get it right ;)Congratulations on being officially what you already were to us - family!
ReplyDeleteAdria! What sweet pictures of your new little family! Congratulations to ALL of you on this new grand adventure. His name is precious and I love it when the meanings of names fit with the personality of the small humans that capture our hearts! Congrats!
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