Today is the BIG Day
This is at the Koy pond in the hotel. The fish are huge and Nathan loves to watch them!
This is of some Chinese people in the park. They are playing sort of game similar to dominoes.
Well... the phrase "takes like chicken" has a not-so good meaning here. These birds were hanging in the window. This was a restaurant that had live "things" in tanks in the lobby. You choose what you want, have a seat and wait. We will not try this. I am still looking for "Olive Garden".
There are people everywhere doing TaiChi, stretching, excercising and like here doing ballroom dancing. I wonder if they would be up for an impromtu Hip Hop class tomorrow. Hey, high school girls, I could always teach them Lose Control...I'm afraid they would send me home due to a mental disease, so I will not try it!
WELL, WHAT YOU GUYS ARE WANTING TO KNOW.......
Today at 2:00 pm China time we are going to receive our daughter, Kellum-Ann ChunYu Parker. And man is it about time. Here at the hotel we have had to watch other families with their babies for two days and it has been torture. When we had our meeting with our guide yesterday, we met in the Swan Room. This is a LARGE playroom for the babies sponsored by Mattel. While we were in there, so many couples and their babies came in to play and Nathan played with lots of them. After the meeting one couple came to us and asked where we were from, we told them Alabama... they said "we can tell, we are too!". We traveled 10,000 miles from home and met a family from Anniston! The mother taught Special Ed in Roanoke for awhile and the dad is best friends with some neighbors that I grew up with. God provided someone for us to relate to and talk with (for quite a long time). They shared their gotcha moment and told us how all the babies their group have been handling things. It was wonderful, they are Christians, as well.
After we get Kellum-Ann we will be emailing one photo to our parents b/c it takes a while to post here. Once Kellum-Ann is asleep, I will post pictures here! It will proboably be at least later in your morning. Please pray for Kellum-Ann today. I know that God has been preparing her but please continue, we want this to be as easy on her as possible.
I have began to purchase small gifts for each of her birthdays. We decided to give her something from her country on every b-day until she is 18. I have alot to go but I am working on it! We love getting the emails, so keep them coming!
Blair, Vicki & Nathan
posted by Blair, Vicki and Nathan @ 1:13 PM
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12 Comments:
Oh, we can not wait to meet Kellum-ann. I know you guys are having a ball with your new little girl. I can't wait to see some pictures of her.
Parkers!
I never use the computer much at home,just at work, but I am not turning it off! I can't wait to see more pictures. I am saying prayers all of you.
Kellum-Ann has no idea how loved she is in Alabama!! As a matter of fact you are all loved very much!!
It is so nice of you to share this journey with all of us.
I think the Hip-Hop class in China would be great!!!
We are going to Auburn for dinner, but I will check back later. Don't eat any of those birds hanging in the window - that is awful.
Hugs and Kisses from the Spratlins!
God Bless!
Tammy
Dear Vickie, Blair, and Nathan,
We are thrilled that the time is so near in meeting your daughter. I think it is wonderful that you are buying her little things from her county to keep her connected with her heritage and culture. She may not realize it for sometime, but in time she will appreciate that so much!!! I found this poem today (While Scrapbooking) and thought it was just perfect!
The Legacy of an Adopted Child
Once there were two women
Who never knew each other.
One you do not remember,
The other you call mother.
One gave you a nationality,
The other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent,
The other gave you a name.
Two different lives shaped
to make your one;
One became you guiding star,
The other became your sun.
One gave you emotions,
The other calmed your fears.
One saw your first sweet smile,
The other dried your tears.
The first gave you life,
The second taught you to live it.
The first gave you a need for love,
And the second was there to give it.
One gave you up,
It was all she could do.
The other prayed for a child,
And God led her straight to you.
And now you ask me through your tears,
The age old question through the years;
Heredity or Environment, which are you a product of?
Neither my darling, neither;
Just two different kinds of love.
Author Unknown
Hope you all have a safe trip home and we can not wait to meet her.
The Lumpkins
02-25-06
Mrs. Vicki, Nathan, and Mr. Blair,
Hey you guys, hope all is well in China!? I know yall are so excited about your new addition to the family,"Kellum-Ann"!! Us here in Randolph Co. can't wait to meet her. I hope all goes well with your trip & journey back to the U.S.A. And please be sure to not eat any thing from that restuarant, We sure would love for yall to make it back home feeling well. Ha Ha!! I bet yall can't wait to taste some good ole Southern Alabama cooking!! Well, i guess i better go, hope everything goes well. Me and my whole family will be praying for you all and sweet "Kellum- Ann"!!
God Bless you all, Amberlee Green
Vickie,
Kellum-Ann has no idea how blessed she is to have you guys in her life. You are a blessing to all of us and you have been on our minds since your plane left Atlanta. Kaley and I have been right here checking in to see how your trip has been going. We are very excited for ya'll. We will be praying that all goes well.
Kaley and Wendy Cook
"Hi" from New Hope!
I really enjoyed seeing the pictures from China and I'm not a bit surprised that Nathan has been a big hit! He's adorable. You guys have been in my prayers throughout each day of your trip. I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures and will continue to pray for your safety and for a smooth and joyous transition for all of you. Kellum-Ann will be 'home' soon! Thanks for sharing the excitement!
With love,
Donna Kinsey
We will say a prayer for Kellum-ann and your family tonight. Good luck and hope to you all soon.
Love Amy and Payton Lane
Payton says to tell you she misses you alot.
This is one of the most exciting events we have ever experienced! We can't wait until they make a movie out of this. Your family and little Kellum-Ann has been in our constant thoughts and prayers. We cannot tear ourselves away from the computer,because we want to see the first picture of your entire family. Hurry Home!
Love,
Bobby,Robbie,Katie,Sydney
Hello! I am a friend of a friend. Your story is so wonderful. You and your story have been such an inspiration to so many lives and you may never know who you have touched. You are such a blessing and have been blessed with the gift of a lifetime. The strength and faith you guys have had and with what you have had to go through is amazing. Keep God First and all will be well with you, your family and the beautiful Kellum-Ann. Have a safe trip back to AL!
Hi guys! You need to pick Kellum Ann up today and hop the first flight home. We miss you guys and want to get our hands on our new family member. Katie said she is ready for a girl to play with. Wayne said that the Ladycats lost if you haven't already heard. We went to Hog Wild tonight and we helped Tim and his parents find the website. They were so excited and were going to check it again tomorrow. Hope to talk to you soon.
Angie, Wayne, Drew and Katie
Debbie Rice said....
Congratulations! Kellum-Ann is beatufil! I know you are proud, excited and wondering what the future will hold. God will guide you and keep you close. Take care and have a safe trip home. With love, Debbie
Oh china is beautiful just like Kellum-Ann.I can`t ait to see her I bet shes cuter in person.I want to see her so badly.
See you soon,
AlexisLandrum
P.S. Don`t let my brother hold her becouse he`s to rough with Babies.
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