here’s the big announcement….
we have a son!
Henry Stephen FuLi Claybrook
henry is in china waiting for us to come pick him up and bring him home. c.c. and i are elated. darby is excited about having a brother. couldn’t have scripted a better life.
unfortunately, we can’t post pictures on the internet until the next stage of paperwork is completed, but if you get us in person and twist our arm….okay, if you get us in person and accidently mention anything that could possibly be misconstrued as a request to see a picture…..okay, if you even say anything that remotely rhymes with “picture”….
some of my friends are getting together to plan Henrypalooza - “A day of family fun with food, games and great music. This event will highlight the life-changing beauty of international adoption, providing information on how you can get involved and support the many adoptive families in our area. Proceeds from the event will go toward uniting a little boy from China named Henry, with his mom and dad right here in Raleigh.”
until we can post a picture of henry, here’s is a pic of darby and kylie - one of darby’s “china sisters” - sporting their “waiting for my brother in china” t-shirts.
more to come for sure.




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July 14, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Kristi
Please let us know when “Henrypalooza” is scheduled! As long as it isn’t the week we are at the beach, I imagine we’ll make the drive to your neck of the woods in support!
God’s gift of children is AMAZING!!!
July 15, 2008 at 9:26 am
Charissa
Stephen,
Stephen and I are SO excited for you all! Praise God for your son!!! Please let us know about the Henrypalooza and if there is anyway that we can help!
July 15, 2008 at 2:21 pm
becca
Just surfed over from a comment on Jonathan’s site– I was so excited to see you have a blog! Heh.
My family has been attending Crosspointe for about a year now, and one of our favorite things is the music (hard to choose, though; it’s a great church). I’m so happy to hear about your new addition! Heartfelt congratulations to your expanding family.
July 15, 2008 at 2:36 pm
onelouder
kristi - definitely - you’ll know about it. we’d love to have you here anytime.
charissa - thanks so much. i’m sure the team can use some help. i’ll let you know.
becca - thanks for the congrats. and thanks for commenting. i have been reading your blog for about a week now. somebody sent a link to me awhile back. you’re a great writer! word of warning - i’m trained to spot people that can be put to good use in the church…