I forgot to mention that we did name Joshua. We had to do that the second day we were in Changchun. So. . . here it is . . .
Joshua Paul Huasuo Kelley
His middle name is taken from Lawrence's middle name Paul.
Let me also tell you all a little more about his personality. He is very active!! He is always trying to get into something he shouldn't. He hides things in his pockets. Anything from food to toys to pieces of paper. He gets very attached to anything you give him. So far he has been attached to a jar of peanut butter, a package of Ramen type noodles, a box of saltines, a bottle of orange juice and a can of pringles potato chips. He has to carry these items (one at a time luckily) where ever we go!! He loves to play anytime!! He loves to laugh and has the sweetest sounding giggle ever! He loves to ride in the stroller and the taxi. He has started to give us all really good hugs.about 3 days after we got him. Before he would just kind of lay on you and feel like a blob! He will give kisses when you ask or just out of the blue now. We have already had to discipline him several times due to direct defiance. It really hurts his feelings and then he gets mad at you and won't look at you, but will make up with you in a couple of minutes. He is a very loving child. He loves to be held. He loves to go all the time. He will fit in really well with our family! God knows what he is doing!
Well, better go eat breakfast! Have a great day!
Love, Janice
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Psalm 27:14
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord."
The Kelley Family
First Christmas with Joshua
Joshua (Chang Hua Suo)
Trek Began November, 2006
- August 13, 2007 - August 30, 2007 Travel to China
- August 2, 2007 Travel Approval!!!!
- July 16, 2007 - LOC Received
- April 27, 2007 - Officially Logged in
- April 20, 2007 - Dossier Submitted to China
- January 20, 2007 - Received Pre-approval
- December 6, 2006 - Requested Referral for Joshua
- November, 2006 - saw Joshua's photo for the first time and began to pray about him
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8 comments:
Oh it is so exciting to hear more about Joshua's personality! He will fit right in with the Kelley Clan! I hope you all have a great week, we look forward to seeing all of you real soon.
Much Love,
Aaron & Beck
Aw,Joshua sounds so cute!! We can't wait to meet him!! Have a wonderful rest of your week!!
Love, the Waggoners
Paul...Paul is good! The people have spoken. Yes, that middle name is a keeper!
Julia
Janice!
I have so enjoyed reading your blogs and seeing photos of my little friend from this summer! It sounds as if all is going wonderfully well. I believe the gentleman you mention as a caregiver is actually one of the orphanange workers who assists the director and not actually an ayi. I saw him a in a photo of yours. I forget his name but Steve will know it. Enjoy your last few days!
Tina
What a beautiful and fortunate little boy! Your story has been wonderful to follow and is such a true example of "pure and undefiled religion". Our prayers will be with you on your journey of adoption. May God continue to bless you through all of the adjustments as you find your new "normal". He sounds like a bundle of sweetness (topped with peanut butter!) and energy who will bring blessings you can't even imagine yet! "Family" is just one of the sweetest words ever uttered. And now Joshua has "family"! May God guide you all safely back to the US.
Karen Dewhirst
(LOVE the song!It is one of my favorites!)
Hi Kelleys. You must be getting really eager to be back in BG. We've missed you, but kept up through the blog. Just decided today to get a Google account and write you. We've loved meeting Joshua online; we can't wait to do it in person! We can't imagine the impact this trip has had on each one of you, perhaps even in ways you won't realize until later.
We love you,
Janie and Jim
Joshua is so cute he is adorable. He will fit in so well with all of you. Hope this fines all well. May God guide you back to the US safely. Have fun your last week in China.
Jim & Terri Threadgill
We are praising God with you!!!
We cant wait to see his precious
face. God bless!
The Leonhardt's
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