Have you ever been around someone for a long time but failed to introduce yourself? After a while it just becomes plain awkward (I’m thinking of someone at work right now).
Well, Rebecca and I want to introduce all of you to our greatest new joy, Kate Emerson Debenport. Kate was born on July 18, 2009 and we welcomed her into our family through adoption (like how God welcomes us into his family). She has brought us happiness, amazement, sleeplessness, confusion, curiosity and a new sense of humility and responsibility. She has also turned our mourning into rejoicing.
Why haven’t we written about Kate earlier? Well, honestly we’ve been sorta busy… but we do love writing on this blog and want you to join us in welcoming Kate! We also waited until the legal custody period had passed before we “went public.”
But that’s enough words. Check out Kate’s pictures here and enjoy: www.russandrebecca.shutterfly.com.
-Russ
Congratulations Russ! Someday, you will have the joy of explaining to her how special she is, and how her parents got to choose her. I was adopted and I still think that perspective made My relationship with my parents even more special. Best wishes.
By: Mandala Riveros on September 10, 2009
at 10:22 am
First of all, so as to dissolve any remaining awkwardness, Hi. I’m Becky Giovagnoni. I work at Compassion. There. Now you don’t have to feel awkward next time we randomly sit next to each other in a Finance training session.
Secondly, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! She’s so beautiful! You and Rebecca will be wonderful parents to little Kate!
By: Becky on September 10, 2009
at 4:10 pm
Thanks, Becky, for clearing that up.
And the (real) person I was thinking of… well we had dinner together this week and really struck up a good conversation. Turns out we knew each others’ names already!
By: rd on September 13, 2009
at 9:43 pm