It's about time a have a post that is All About Ty! Afterall, little does Libby know that once he gets her it will probably seems like it is All About Ty! Anyway, I don't have much to share regarding any new news about our continued wait but I do have a few things to report that have happened in the past month. Currently we are still waiting to see if we will get submitted to the Ministry this year for approval (keep praying!) This past week we got our I-600 form back from the US government and it was sent to Korea so they will know that everyting has been done on the US side and all that is left is their part...maybe that will light a fire and get them moving, not likely!
The latest medical report was very good:) Ty is now 20.5 lbs., 29.5inches long, has 2 top and 2 bottom teeth, and is crawling! It stated that his development is between 10 &11 months (he is currently 11 months) The last line on every medical report has always said: "adoptable as a premature." This is the first month it has said: "adoptable." That means he has finally caught up and is no longer developmentally delayed on any of his milestones. YIPPEE!!! It took Libby about the same amount of time to catch up...like sister like brother!
What we have come to accept is that Ty will celebrate his 1st birthday (August 27th) in Korea and not with us :( We have spent the last week putting together another care package for him filled with birthday gifts, a photo album, vitamins for his foster mother, and another letter that will hopefully be the last one we have to write. Here is a copy of the letter:
August 2, 2011
Our Dearest son, Min-Su (Tyler Jeon Lane);
It is now August, 6 months since we found out you were our son. We were hoping by this time we would have traveled to Seoul to pick you up. Unfortunately, it is going to take longer than we expected. As hard as it is to wait, you will definitely be worth the wait! We are optimistically hoping that we will be there in the next 2-4 months to bring you home. Whenever the time is we will be on an airplane rushing over to meet you, your foster family, see your native country, and bring you home.
Each month we get a report on how you are growing. Our latest report indicated that you are 20.5 lbs., 29.5 inches, have 2 top and 2 bottom teeth, and are crawling. Your foster mother must be busy chasing you all around. Soon you will be walking. You are getting to be such a big boy!
We were hoping that you would be able to celebrate you 1st birthday with us here in Michigan. It appears that will not be the case and you will be celebrating with your foster family in Korea. Our neighbors, who are Korean, tell us that the 1st birthday is very important in the Korean culture. We hope you get to experience this wonderful tradition. We wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY and look forward to having a special celebration for you on your 2nd birthday with us!
We have sent along some special things for you for your birthday. Enclosed are a few books, toys, and some clothes. One outfit is very special; it has the #1 on it. We are hoping you will be able to get your picture taken in it on your next visit so we will have a picture of you for your 1st birthday to hang in our home and cherish forever.
Hopefully the next time we communicate with you it will be in person. Our wait has been long but it is soon coming to an end and we will have the rest of our lives to make up for lost time! You will complete our family and bring us much joy... We love you very much Min-Su (Tyler)!
Hugs and Kisses,
Mommy, Daddy and your big sister Libby
