Call it post jog/run-endorphins, an ephiphany, or just a great idea but Eric and I have decided to change our son's (I just LOVE saying that) name from Vo Phuc Nhan (last, middle, first name) to Colin Nhan Heberlig.
After my jog/run with Melissa and Laurel (two of my friends from Charlotte Mommies), I came home and spoke to Eric about my thoughts regarding this little guy's name. It was my hope to retain his Vietnamese heritage and culture, while at the same time giving him a name reflecting the merging of our lives.
So, to honor Eric's Irish heritage (his maternal grandfather was born in Ireland...and I do love the "Fay" clan - they are like family to me), our son's first name will be Colin. Now, I've seen several different meanings for Colin but the one I like best is dove (representative for peace). In honor of his Vietnamese heritage, we wanted to maintain the first name he was given at birth, Nhan. Nhan means "patient" or "patience," which is very appropriate for our journey. His (and our) last name, Heberlig, is German/Swiss in origin.
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