Ok, we've had about 4 wks. for all of this to begin to sink in. After thinking and talking tons about it, we're pretty positive we've settled on a slightly different variation of Yonas' name. We love his given name and its meaning ("Jonah.") But we think we're leaning towards a mix of the two - "Jonas."
"Yonas," "Jonah," and "Jonas" all have the same meaning, which is "Jonah" or "dove." We love the symbolism and idea of claiming him and welcoming him into our family with a slight variation of his given name (which is modeled in the Bible - i.e. Abram to Abraham, Saul to Paul, etc...you get the idea.) :) But we also love the idea of retaining the meaning and essence of his given name and heritage. We think "Jonas" fits the bill and will be a fairly easy transition 'cause it sounds almost identical.
AHHHH!!! I just can't wait!!! :)
Monday, April 6, 2009
Name Tweak
Posted by Erin at 1:36 PM
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LOVE IT!!! Can't wait for you!!! Just a little over a month till court! YIPPPEEE!
It's beautiful! This whole thing has been so amazing to read, Erin! Congratulations a thousand times!
I love it too!!
SO darling! I love that!
How awesome that you are finally going to get your little "Jonas", but even more awesome is the fact that God has chosen your family to bless Jonas' life. I watched out the window today during recess the joy in Maggie's face as she played with Ava and her new little brother, I'm sure she must have been thinking about next school yearand how she will be bringing "her" new little brother to school to meet and play with her friends. I love when good things happen to good people!
Heather
Sounds great! So cute. I'm thrilled for you guys.
Ok, so let's go get him.
That is a wonderful name. I'll look forward to seeing pictures of your new little guy. Best wishes.
I love it! So so cute!
I just can't wait for you to bring him home. The name is darling and I love that it's so similar to his given name. Seems like the transition will go smooth. Countdown to court date is on!! You're so close.
So cute!!! And I agree with Ross's statement GO GET HIM!! (soon and very soon)
Can't wait to meet our little nephew Jonas! We love the name and love him - it's perfect!!
Love,
Aunt Macy
very cool idea!
erin - i love reading your blog and witnessing GOD at work in your lives. praying for you and excited for your new addition.
i have so many german class memories right now : )
hope to see you if we make it back this summer!
keri
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