Ling Ling was born in China in a very poor province of Mongolia. Few families in her village had running water. When her mother died in childbirth, she was placed in an orphanage with dozens of other babies in unsanitary conditions. As luck would have it, a British documentary was being produced on orphan children. The choreographer fell in love with Ling Ling and immediately began adoption proceedings. Because he was well known by the Chinese government and possibly they hoped for a favorable video, paperwork took only weeks instead of years. When it was time to fly home, our videographer had to purchase a second ticket. His wife knew nothing of the adoption, but it speaks highly of their relationship that he felt confident when he called home and said, "Helen, I'll be bringing someone for dinner, I won't tell you whom, as it's to be a surprise."
Needless to say, Helen was thrilled with the baby she had yearned for for many years. We now go forward three years as Ling Ling (her family calls her Lingle) is ready to go to her first children's party. Mother bought a party sundress with matching hair ties. Best of all Ling Ling is wearing panties with ruffles! She holds tightly to the present wrapped up with a bow. Mother keeps an eye out in case she gets to open it. She doesn't quite understand presents for other people.
Here is Ling Ling all dressed up and ready to go. She is very proud of her ruffled panties!
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