My father holding his grandson Evan Abram RaderWe knew we would know your name when we met you.
Like your brother, we didn't rush our decision. As we patiently waited for the two of you to join our family, we patiently waited for each of you to tell us your names.
Our decision came shortly after your birth.
We named you Evan.
A name of your very own. A name fitting of the man we believe you will become. A name meaning "Rock." Our hopes are that you will be a strong man. A hard working man. A man who is not scared to stand on his own.
Your middle name comes from Abraham. Your great grandfather. My father's father. A man who left this world shortly after my first year. However, I always felt as if I knew him. His presence always in my family and his name spoken often.
He was a hard worker. A man who served his country during war. A faithful and devoted husband. A good father. May you possess many of his qualities.
Your last name comes from your father. And his father. And the many men before him. Carry it with pride, share it with your brother and pass it on to your sons.
Like your brother, we didn't rush our decision. As we patiently waited for the two of you to join our family, we patiently waited for each of you to tell us your names.
Our decision came shortly after your birth.
We named you Evan.
A name of your very own. A name fitting of the man we believe you will become. A name meaning "Rock." Our hopes are that you will be a strong man. A hard working man. A man who is not scared to stand on his own.
Your middle name comes from Abraham. Your great grandfather. My father's father. A man who left this world shortly after my first year. However, I always felt as if I knew him. His presence always in my family and his name spoken often.
He was a hard worker. A man who served his country during war. A faithful and devoted husband. A good father. May you possess many of his qualities.
Your last name comes from your father. And his father. And the many men before him. Carry it with pride, share it with your brother and pass it on to your sons.
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