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Local News - January 2004 |
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New Year baby born to Bosnian parents |
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By SARAH GRANO, Staff Writer ———————————— Lincoln County welcomed its first new baby of 2004 Friday morning, an eight-pound, 22-inch Bosnian-American. Elmir Brkvoic was born at 10:20 a.m. Friday. His parents, Semir and Everdina Brkvoic, Bosnian natives, rejoiced at his arrival. “I am 150 percent happy it is a boy,” said Everdina. “I wish more for a girl than a boy, but for my husband, he’s so happy, so I wish for a boy for my husband.” The eight pound, 22 inch baby has already exhibited an easygoing disposition. “He’s doing great,” Semir said. “He’s so quiet.” The Brkvoics plan to raise Elmir, along with his older sister Elmana, in Lincolnton, a town Semir has made his home for 10 years. “We like it here,” Semir said. “It is quiet. There is a good opportunity for everything you want.” Semir left his war torn country in 1993. He lived in Germany for a year while getting his immigration papers in order. In 1994, he joined his family in Lincolnton. His two sisters, brother and mother all live in Lincolnton, and have welcomed Elmir to their family. Elmir’s grandmother, who lives with the family, will help raise the baby. In Bosnia, most elderly parents live with their children, Semir said. “She is older, and she needs my help,” Semir said. “I love her. I want her to spend her life with me.” Elmir’s older sister, Elmana, 15 months, is still getting used to the idea of having a little brother. The parents planned on having children close in age, but they know two young children can be a handful. “At the beginning it will be very hard, but later it will be good,” Semir said. The parents plan to raise their children bilingual and hope to take their children to visit Bosnia. “It’s hard to go somewhere if you don’t know the language,” Semir said. Semir and Everdina have both had to learn English while living in the United States. Everdina lived in Seattle for six years, but after meeting Semir over the Internet, she moved to Lincolnton. They have been married for two and a half years. ————— Staff Writer Sarah Grano can be reached at 704-735-3031 or sgrano@ltnews.com
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