Hi from China. Today is so much better than yesterday. Thanks for all the words of encouragement and prayers. Eddie and I needed them so bad. Now we are halfway through our trip so I hope it goes by quickly. Today, for the first time we saw the sun (the moon or maybe even a UFO). All we know is that it was light and it was in the sky lol!! (but we didn't go towards it) It was for only a second and we wished we had packed our sunglasses.
Ming is doing wonderful today. We had a question if he was mentally retarded by someone back home. Maybe I posted something that was misleading. Just for the record, he is sharp as tack. When I wrote that he wasn't able to understand or walk well ( or when I referred to him as Otis), I meant that he spoke Chinese and that he probably spent most of his life in a bed because his little legs are so fragile I can wrap one hand around each calf. Today we all have noticed his walking improving significantly! Even a small trot at times.
We are in a city of 12 million people... we can't even walk down the street a block without everyone turning around and pointing and talking. Eddie said if any of you guys get
Chinese Celebrity TV to watch, he thinks hes on it. For me.... Yeah I would be Angelina Jolie any day. I will smile for every camera!! One can wish can't they?
Ming took his first bath yesterday. He even cried when I took him out. He loves to brush his teeth and likes for mama to put lotion on his legs. He watched me and now he has to have some every time ha ha!! We went with our guide shopping today and he was overwhelmed and didn't know what the toys were. He picked out a toy car. I bought a cartoon and he wouldn't even watch it because he doesn't know what one is :o(
One more thing... mama and baba got many kisses today. Especially when he got ice cream! He didn't know what it was but when he tasted it, it was over! Keep praying for us and we miss you! To our little girls, we will be home soon and we have presents.. Oh to our family, please don't show pictures to our girls of this blog because they get upset, esp. Eden. I know a lot of my family was upset over the last post.. We had a really hard time yesterday. Missing our girls was the fuel to fire and it make for a horrible day. Today is better!
Sweet I wov woos!!
Wow, it is amazing how things change. We feel like Ming has always been part of our family now. He and the girls act just like brother and sisters! He understands every thing we tell him to do, although he picks out the wrong color shoes to wear haha. He loves for mama to pick a couple outfits out and let HIM choose and makes his decision quickly. He doesn't hide food anymore (unless we are just not good seekers), and it is so cute to watch him eat. He sits as close as possible to the plate and moves just right at the edge of the table. He then opens his mouth wide and shovels it in! Somethings may NEVER change! He is walking so much better, but hasn't learned how to fall?! He just kinda....falls :o) We put him on Hannah's tricycle yesterday. Poor little thing didn't have a clue. But when he did take off, he ran right off the concrete about a foot down on the ground. He was perfectly fine without a scratch but we couldn't help but laugh. You know what they say about people falling (or maybe it's just our family that feels that way). He hugged me last week and for the first time without me saying a word he said, "Mama, I wov woo." How awesome is that? Well let me tell ya, YIPPE! Ming does love me!
Thanks Loretta :o)
All is OK, I just tripped....again!
A good size goose egg for his visa picture Monday
Hi from Guangzhou, almost done :o)
I wanted to share one story from this morning. Eddie said he heard Ming talking and going on last night in his sleep. This morning when I got up, I checked on him. He had his pajama bottoms off and his pullup was wrapped totally around his waist! AND the bed was wet haha. It looked like he tried to go anyway.
should have known by the smile that he already knew how to do this one
Peek A Boo From China
Something to know about shopping in Chengdu/China
Ok, just in case anyone is planning on traveling to China for the first time you need to know this. We went to a childrens store yesterday. It was full of everything you can imagine but very expensive. Even things made in China are much more expensive than in US. The clothing was in sections of brand. If you bought something in that section, it had to be paid for in that section. First you tell them what you want, they give you a ticket for the cost of item then you go pay for it. They give you the ticket back along with your receipt and then you go back to that department and claim that item. Same way with toys. You have sections of Chinese toys, Disney Toys and so on. If our guide wasn't with us we would have been in a Chinese prison some where! Imagine being in walmart and buying milk and having to get a ticket, pay for it, then claim it..... then go to the meat? It was very stressful, even the most avid shopper would not like shopping here.
Finally at 4pm
Better take while I see it...it may not happen again soon
First laughs out loud ;o)
Eden and Hannah
We are going to China
Ok, now its almost here! We are both very nervous and excited. We hate leaving our girls for so long, even though they will be in wonderful hands, and the long flight will probably not be so much fun either.
We leave Kentucky January 9th and arrive in Chengdu January 11th (US day January 10th--late). We will have Ming in our arms the morning of Monday January 12th. Don't know the exact time yet but probably 9:00 am (US time will be Sunday January 11th at 8:00 pm). Don't miss it! We will post as soon as we can so you should be able to see pics and updated info when you check on your Monday morning. We are hoping it is as easy as everyone says to access the internet in China, so keep your fingers crossed.
We leave Chengdu January 17 (US January 16) and fly into GZ. Our Consulate Appointment is scheduled for Tuesday January 20, and we go Wednesday January 21 for the swearing in ceremony.
January 22, Thursday, we will return home!!! So, we will arrive home Friday January 23!
We will not be using our cell phones so if you call us we may not answer because it will be way too expensive. We will have a special phone while in China that we can use to call home. Please send us emails or post on this blog if you are unable to contact us. We will call family members to keep them updated. AND remember us in the airports... Lexington is one thing..Beijing is another! :o)
We leave Kentucky January 9th and arrive in Chengdu January 11th (US day January 10th--late). We will have Ming in our arms the morning of Monday January 12th. Don't know the exact time yet but probably 9:00 am (US time will be Sunday January 11th at 8:00 pm). Don't miss it! We will post as soon as we can so you should be able to see pics and updated info when you check on your Monday morning. We are hoping it is as easy as everyone says to access the internet in China, so keep your fingers crossed.
We leave Chengdu January 17 (US January 16) and fly into GZ. Our Consulate Appointment is scheduled for Tuesday January 20, and we go Wednesday January 21 for the swearing in ceremony.
January 22, Thursday, we will return home!!! So, we will arrive home Friday January 23!
We will not be using our cell phones so if you call us we may not answer because it will be way too expensive. We will have a special phone while in China that we can use to call home. Please send us emails or post on this blog if you are unable to contact us. We will call family members to keep them updated. AND remember us in the airports... Lexington is one thing..Beijing is another! :o)
Le Xiao Ming (chinese name) Ming Canaan Melton (american)
Ming is 3 years old and resides in the LeShaun City Orphange in China. He was abandoned at only 2 days old. Updated information from these orphanges are almost impossible to gather but here's what we know. He is diagnosed with "brain paralysis" which is a vague diagnosis in american terms. He does have poor reflexes and delayed eye movement. Our goal is to get him home as soon as possible so we can get him evaluated by a medical doctor.
We have had many questions like, "why not adopt a baby in the US, so many need homes". Well they are right! Babies are babies, God made them the same no matter where they are from and it just so happens that we didn't choose China, God chose Ming for us. We fell in love with him. It didn't matter where he was from or that he is a special need child. No matter how you look at it, he has already been rejected once, we would never do such a thing!
Ming and our family are both blessed to have each other. Ming will have a forever family to love him no matter what and even better, we have him.
We have had many questions like, "why not adopt a baby in the US, so many need homes". Well they are right! Babies are babies, God made them the same no matter where they are from and it just so happens that we didn't choose China, God chose Ming for us. We fell in love with him. It didn't matter where he was from or that he is a special need child. No matter how you look at it, he has already been rejected once, we would never do such a thing!
Ming and our family are both blessed to have each other. Ming will have a forever family to love him no matter what and even better, we have him.
Our Timeline
November 26 LOI
February 23 PA
April 22 Home Study
June 5 USCIS Approval
July 30 DTC
August 6 LID
November 13 LOA 99 days of long long waiting
December 22 TA
January 12 Gotcha Day
January 20 Consulate Appointment
February 23 PA
April 22 Home Study
June 5 USCIS Approval
July 30 DTC
August 6 LID
November 13 LOA 99 days of long long waiting
December 22 TA
January 12 Gotcha Day
January 20 Consulate Appointment
Glad to hear that things are better today!! Keep up the good work and keep safe. Tell Eddie I heard he was the gossip of all of China!!LOL! Keeping all of you in our prayers...Nikki and the Bowling Family.
ReplyDeleteHey Becky, I'm glad you had a better day...I think they will get better and better. Give Ming a big hug and kiss for me.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Loretta
This is wonderful to hear. Sounds like you have already given him the best days of his life and there are so many to come. Love, Kathy
ReplyDeleteBecky and Ed, We are really glad to hear that things were better today! You guys are in our prayers. I am sure it has been a long road through this journey but by looking at mings precious little face it was well worth it all. I bet your girls are gonna be crazy over him. God Bless you all. We are praying that God continues to give you guys strength and encouragement throught the remainder of your trip.
ReplyDeleteLove Rod and Kristy Davidson
Hey guys I am so glad that things are going better for all of you. See I told ya it will get better in time!!! I want you both to know how proud we are of you..... It takes very special people to do something like this.. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteLove Michelle Joseph
Hey guys, don't listen to what these people say in Hazard, and don't let those words get you guys down. We are glad to hear that Ming is doing better and that you guys finally got to see some sunshine. Just keep your heads up and continue to Pray and everything will be just fine. Remember GOD is LOVE...
ReplyDeleteLove The Lab Rats,
May God bless you and your new family now. I am so excited that things are going better. The girls will be so excited when you get back home. We can't wait to see him!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Tara and Jade
We know that it has been a long hard road, but it will all work out. By looking at your pics, anyone can tell that it has been worth it. Everything will fall into place. We are so happy for you and your 3 kids. We can't wait until you get home. We are so excited to meet Ming. He is a beautiful little boy with a wonderful and loving family. We know he will be happy.
ReplyDeleteWe love you,
Shannon, Derek and Gaige Logan
hey guys he is so cute u finally have him the long wait and worring if he's warm of full is now over.I can't wait to see him it looks like he has already adjusted to u. have a safe and nonforgettable trip i'm sure it's already been an lifetime adventure.miss u have fun. Angie(lab)
ReplyDeleteBecky, I am so glad that things are going better, just logged on today so I dont really know a lot but the pictures say mountains. I am so glad this is finally happening for you and your family, I know it has been a long hard road. We are looking forward to meeting Ming and welcoming him in to our extended family here. Miss You nnd wish you a safe trip home!!!Rhonda F.
ReplyDeleteHi Eddie and Becky. Brenda sent me this link so I could check on how you are doing. All I can say is you are two very special people. That little guy is going to experience a great life with you and the girls.I wish you well, there in China and hope to see you soon. Bill Colwell
ReplyDeleteHi Eddie & Becky I am glad you are doing better today We are very proud of you both looking forward to seeing all three of you take care and have a safe trip keep hanging in there May god bless all three of you love ya Ann & Uncle Ronnie
ReplyDeleteHey guys,glad to here things are better today. Don't let your new celebrity status go to your head.LOL We can't wait to see Ming, hope you enjoy the rest of your trip..
ReplyDeleteLove, Melissa & Marika (The Night Shifters)
Well, I just got the web address today when I walked in on Sandi Moore reading the update with tear-filled eyes. I had no idea you were sending updates...how exciting! Becky, the lab is just not the same without you and Eddie, I am sure Tony will have many stories to tell you when you get back. I can't wait to meet Ming! He is so cute. Love and many prayers, Amy S.
ReplyDeleteEddie and Becky,
ReplyDeleteI think it is awesome what you are doing, Ming is too cute the girls are going to love him!!Best of luck to all of you!!!!!!!!!!!