The meaning of our children's names have always been important to Rob and I when making a decision. We choose the names based on the meaning. We also choose a Bible verse that goes a long with the name. Then we pray that verse and meaning for our child. Zoe means "life" from John 1:4-5. Mia Hope means "my hope" from Psalms 71:5. Luci means "light" from Matthew 5:14-16.
"Ricky" means "strong guardian; protector of the poor." Ricky is also my dad's name. My dad is the one who instilled in me at a very young age to love and care for those less fortunate and to be a "guardian" of children who may not have one. He loves children, and children adore him. We could not think of a person who we want to name our son after more than my dad.
We do not have a verse picked out yet, but our prayer for our little "Ricky" is that he will grow into a man that will love and care for the poor. Like our Savior, he will be a protector and guardian of those are in need. Like his "Popsy," he will invest in children.
Officially, according to the Randazzo home, "babybrotherwithdarkskin" has become "Ricky Randazzo." The plan is to keep his Ethiopian name for a middle name.
We told "Popsy" for his Father's Day present. It was very fun. It has been so cute to hear the girls talking about "Ricky." They have already used his name a lot. He has become part of our daily conversation.
Luci has a "night-night song" that she must have sung to her every night before bed. It is a made up song where lots of our family members are mentioned in a very particular order. She has added her "Ricky" verse, and she was very excited the first night she could do it.
We share this with everyone, so that you too can pray for our "Ricky" by name. Pray that God blesses us with the finances to fund the adoption and all our paper work gets approved quickly. Pray for Ricky's birth mother, and the people at the orphanage who will care for him until he is ours. Pray for the country of Ethiopia that it will remain a peaceful and safe place to travel. Most of all pray for Ricky that God will protect him and keep him safe, healthy, and nourished.
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definitely praying. its been fun and a blessing to read about your family's progress. Rob and Ami, it sounds like you are gifted parents. you are setting great examples in the lives of your children and for those of us just getting to read about it.
ReplyDeleteLove it. Love the meaning!
ReplyDeleteI love it! :)
ReplyDeleteI just dicovered you have a blog and just read every post. I love it and I am SO excited to follow this journey with you. I am still thinking about what Mr. Pearce said to the girls...so cool! I love the name your have chosen for your sweet babybrotherwithdarkskin. I also cannot think of a better to man to name your son after! Love you!
ReplyDeleteAmi, here is the link to Don Bebee's daughter, Susie's blog. She is in the process of adopting, also. I think you would like her very much. ~Dena
ReplyDeletehttp://susiehereonly.blogspot.com/2009/01/to-my-babys-first-mama.html