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Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

I just want to make an announcement that we had a baby boy this morning (my wife did anyways, I just coached). They're both healthy and doing well. His name is Noah and other than looking like all wrinkled, he's darn cute. I just wanted to tell everyone because I spend waaay too much time on this forum and I feel so proud. One or two of you may actually care and if you don't, keep it to yourself. What an amazing miracle birth is. If anyone has any questions about having kids in Japan, you can PM me and I'll get back to you when I have more time.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

Congratulations pops.

No 2 I believe?

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Thanks Paul. Yes, our second and our daughter is thrilled as she really wanted a brother.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

juliebearjapan · Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Posts: 13

Congratulations Gordon!! I know you had made mention of your wife being due soon in other posts, and I wish you ALL the best of luck!! Dont worry, he will grow out of the wrinkled pruny look soon=) Glad to hear everyone is safe!! JBJ

Irish · Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 371

Hey Gordon,

Just wanted to add on to what I'm sure will quickly become a long thread of good wishes. May you and yours have lots of happiness for many years to come.

But, if you think about it, this thread isn't totally unrelated to teaching. I'm sure you're going to learn a lot from your kids -- not EFL stuff, but far more important things.

JZer · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 3898 Location: Pittsburgh

Gordon,

Congradulations. I can't wait until she learns to speak Japanese and then more Japanese people tell you they can't believe that your kids can speak Japanese since they have a western father.

Gluestick · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:03 pm Post subject:

Congrats.

rich_n23 · Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 14 Location: Bristol, Uk

although i'm new(ish) to the forum and don't know you, Congratulations and best wishes

guest of Japan · Joined: 28 Feb 2003 Posts: 1601 Location: Japan

Congratulations Gordon. I hope you can get a little sleep during the next year. 2 kids in Japan - you are a braver man than me.

VanKen · Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Posts: 139 Location: Calgary, AB Canada

Congratulations, Gordon. Tell me... is your son a Japanese citizen now and can he "sponsor" you for permanent residency like kids can do in Canada?

Keep up the good work!

Mike L. · Joined: 28 Feb 2003 Posts: 519

Conradulations! Good to see someone doing something productive while in Japan. Wink

JimDunlop2 · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 2286 Location: Japan

MAZEL TOV!!!
Very Happy

Oh yeah... and Omedetou Gozaimasu too!

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

Congratulations!

An unrelated-to-teaching thread? I'm all for more personal, getting-to-know-the-other-members threads. Makes online communication seem less faceless and anonymous.

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Celeste · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:40 pm Post subject:

Congratulations, my friend! I am thrilled for the whole family. You must be over the moon. Best of luck to the FOUR of you. (WHen are you going to have another??? Razz

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