my name is jonas…
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here i am, world! and man am i tired!
after a long and dramatic labor, chris heroically gave birth to jonas cornel leong- 8 lbs, 9 ounces- on april 15th, 2008 at 11:47 PM. mommy and baby are tired but well, daddy is exhausted, and right now i lack the finger dexterity to type more. pictures and details to follow- much thanks to the many who called, prayed, emailed, and so on. thanks be to god!
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Yippee! Welcome to the world, Jonas! We can’t wait to meet you. Many kudos to your mama for birthing all 8 lbs 9 oz of you, to your daddy for not passing out in the process, and to you for squeezing in your birthday on tax day
Praise God for the miracle of new life!
Comment by cj April 16, 2008 @ 12:25 am=)
Comment by Jeff Lam April 16, 2008 @ 12:27 amPraise the Lord!
Comment by eugenecho April 16, 2008 @ 1:37 amHooray!!!! We’ll check in with you guys later today – looking forward to meeting Jonas! =) Blessings…
Comment by young c-m April 16, 2008 @ 5:24 amyay jonas!
Comment by wendy April 16, 2008 @ 5:45 amCongrats!
Comment by zoku April 16, 2008 @ 5:49 amBlessings and congrats to you all! Rest up
Comment by Alan Klug April 16, 2008 @ 6:03 amCongrats to you both. Enjoy Jonas while you’re at the hospital.
Comment by bolim April 16, 2008 @ 6:40 amYAHOOOOOO!! Congrats to the Leongs!!
Comment by suj'n chon April 16, 2008 @ 6:42 amcongrats!
nice middle name, too… heh heh.
Comment by gar April 16, 2008 @ 7:14 amCongratulations! Did you name him after Cornel West? you should send Mr West a notice if so, I bet he’d get a kick out of that.
Comment by oatmealfun April 16, 2008 @ 8:27 amCongratulations! Welcome Jonas.
Comment by frank hong April 16, 2008 @ 8:51 amwow, the hsu sisters produce fat babies… yay! we are so happy for you!
Comment by jenny and josh April 16, 2008 @ 8:53 amblessings on the new Leong! Thank God for healthy mom and baby. We’re praying for you all! (and way to name that kid…jonas AND cornel…i hope his hair is as cool as his namesake’s!)
Comment by Leah April 16, 2008 @ 9:21 am8lb. 9oz.?!?! must be all the malasadas we ate in maui!
Comment by georgesong April 16, 2008 @ 9:56 amcongrats to the recently expanded leong family…
give thank to the Lord for He is good…
congrats!
Comment by koreanpower999 April 16, 2008 @ 10:41 amhooray!!! congratulations mom and dad!!!
Comment by jessica hong April 16, 2008 @ 12:41 pmdavid and chris… congrats and many joyful blessings!
Comment by Taido April 16, 2008 @ 12:46 pmsuper cute little guy! congratulations.
Comment by Jason April 16, 2008 @ 12:55 pmdude…you have a tax baby…hahaha…
can’t wait to see you all
josh
Comment by j.koh April 16, 2008 @ 1:32 pmCongrats! Jonas looks very healthy and peaceful in that pic. Praise the LORD!
Comment by Matt April 16, 2008 @ 1:47 pmWhat a cutie! I just introduced Lillian to her new cousin in the picture. She smiled and said “Wow” (at least, that’s what it sounded like).
He’s beautiful.
Comment by CJ April 16, 2008 @ 1:55 pmcongrats david and chris! jonas is really cute. get some rest!
Comment by DeAnza April 16, 2008 @ 2:21 pmsooooooooo beautiful!! congratulations david and chris! welcome baby jonas! look forward to playing a lullaby for the littlest leong…
Comment by kay April 16, 2008 @ 3:03 pmWay to go Leongs! Can’t wait to meet him in person.
Comment by Karis April 16, 2008 @ 3:33 pmWow, he’s beautiful. In a manly way of course. Congratulations.
Comment by Ryan, Siska and Isabel April 16, 2008 @ 3:35 pmCute baby guys! 8lbs 9ozs?? No wonder Chris was sticking out so much!! Congrats!!
Comment by leochen April 16, 2008 @ 5:13 pmi agree with jenny…the hsu girls birth ginormous babies, but cute babies too. jonas is a cutie! yay!
Comment by steph April 16, 2008 @ 6:45 pmbeautiful! congrats =)
Comment by kate April 16, 2008 @ 6:48 pmGreat job Chris and David! I’m sure the world “labor” takes on a whole new meaning, but Jonas looks like a true labor of love. Can’t wait to see him in person. Get lots of rest and sleep! So grateful for our first grandson! God bless you. baby Jonas Cornel.
Comment by grammy April 16, 2008 @ 7:44 pmCongratulations and many blessings to the two of you and baby Jonas!
Comment by joanie komura April 16, 2008 @ 9:54 pmwhat a beautiful blessing =) so happy for you guys!
Comment by christina April 16, 2008 @ 11:35 pmwow! beautiful baby! congratulations… you’re a father!!!
Comment by la v April 17, 2008 @ 12:28 am[...] – Drive to a downtown hospital to welcome a new baby to the Quest community. Congratulations to David and Chris. David is on staff as our community groups director. I initially drive to the wrong hospital [...]
Pingback by a typical untypical work day « beauty and depravity April 17, 2008 @ 12:28 amOh, he’s beautiful! We’re absolutely thrilled for you. Praying for sleep and rest for you all. Now the really hard work starts! Love to you all…
Comment by Tim Sneath April 17, 2008 @ 4:30 amWow! He’s a big, beautiful boy! Hope you guys are able to get some rest!
Comment by bolim April 17, 2008 @ 9:06 amhey neighbors…
let us know when you’re ready for a visit/playdate… and if jonas needs anything, sophia loves to share.
Comment by justin April 17, 2008 @ 10:30 amWUT A BEAUT!!!
Comment by Wayne Park April 17, 2008 @ 11:06 amCongratulations to you both and, my goodness, what a long labour and a big boy!!! Sleep when you can! Look forward to seeing him in person soon!
Comment by Louise Sneath April 17, 2008 @ 7:09 pmWe are so very happy for you, David and Chris. That is one awesomely beautiful baby!
Joani and Vince
Comment by JB April 17, 2008 @ 8:09 pmawesome, bro! praying for you as you transition home. lillian’s excited to meet jonas!
Comment by jc April 17, 2008 @ 10:03 pmHey you guys! He’s cute!!! =) welcome, Jonas!
Comment by pauline April 18, 2008 @ 8:52 amCute baby….i don’t know what it is..Austin was 8lbs. 10oz…why do small woman give birth to big babies…..enjoy him…he is so cute!!
Comment by ashley park April 18, 2008 @ 4:37 pmwoo hoo! congrats david and chris! he is beautiful.
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Pingback by Lillian has a cousin! « ‘burban adventures May 5, 2008 @ 12:19 amcongratulations david…he looks so asian!
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