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Hey everyone! As I am sure you know, while I am at home writing this, my wife is in Ethiopia picking up our son, Micah. She took him into custody a few hours ago and will be bringing him home on the 15th. I am so excited. Please pray that the travel visa arrives on time.
It is also my greatest pleasure to share with you first family photo (taken on our last trip to Ethiopia). Introducing Micah James Nigatu Arpin-Ricci:


beautiful child. beautiful family. God bless you all.
This is the best post on your blog ever.
(in my oh so not very humble opinion!)
Thanks RF! I think so too.
Laura Anne, isn’t it? The bestest!
Can hardly wait to meet him. Love you guys~
Love you too, Auntie Corey! He’ll love you too!
beautiful family, Jamie! thanks for sharing. prayers continuing. peace and all good my friend.
Thanks Mark! Peace & all good to you as well.
So happy for you guys! Blessings to you as a family!
Thanks Amanda!
Beautiful family!!! Congratulations!!! So happy for you!
Thank you, Dawn!
Beautiful! Many prayers for this journey and all the journeys of your collective lives.
And many thanks to you, my friend!
beautiful! it’s truly amazing how adopted children are the chosen ones for their families. As I look at this photo he has your smile Jamie and your nose Kim
praying for the reunion.
Thanks Kathryn!
Love it, love it, LOVE it!!! So happy you will soon all finally be together! I think Micah has his daddy’s eyes!
Thanks Barb!
Beautiful! I am so happy for each of you and all of you!
Thanks Linda! We are thrilled too.
WOOHOO!!!!!
So happy for you! Beautiful photo
WOOHOO!!!
How adorable! Great photo!
The cutest, Cindy! Thanks!
Wonderful!
Thanks Chris
Best picture ever! His eyes just sparkle! He is beautiful….
Thanks Karla
We couldnt be more excited for you all! Epic success.
Thanks J.R.! It is the best.
JAMIEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! What a happy family! Can’t wait for your first family photo back on Canadian soil too! Also…. Kim’s hair looks great! lol
Thanks Ang! We are pretty excited too, as you can imagine. And yes, Kim’s hair is great. Mine… uh, yeah.
Beyond words for gratitude and joy –
Thanks so much for the picture!
Dana
Me too, Dana. Thanks!
Hey!! how nice to finally see your family….God Bless you all
Thank you Torika!
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The picture is stunning! That is one, beautiful, forever family! May God bless you and keep you and help your love for each other grow deeper than you can imagine.
Thanks Phil.
Hi Jamie, Vicki has been keeping me posted. We are waiting for a daughter from Ethiopia, and we are so happy to see that your dreams for Micah have come true. I would love to talk to you about the trip. I think we should be getting a referral in about a year.
Thanks Kelly! I will drop you an email. Feel free to ask any and all questions. Happy to help. Congrats on the soon-referred daughter!