Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Is the wedding in my room???

We found out today that we have an appointment with the Embassy tomorrow at 2pm. We are 
excited and anxious at the same time.

After we found this out we decided to go to the Childrens Home to see the staff and give them the gifts we had brought, the books, clothes and to say goodbye.
I didn't think it was going to be as emotional as it was. It felt as if we had come full circle. I was a bit worried about what the didi's would think of how we had been treating the girls, I was also a little worried about how Sujina would feel. Would she want to stay with them, would she be upset and sad?

When we arrived and got out Sujina looked around and stayed close to us. She was with Paul and he said that she pushed into him, like she didnt want him to put her down.  We went into the home and talked with Kusum, we gave her the books
and she was really happy to get them. I might have to buy some book shelves for the new home.
We also gave her the clothes we brought. She could not believe that we had brought all of these items. I was happy that she was so thrilled with the books.

We then gave out the gifts for the didi's. They were all very grateful, especially this one woman who is the cook. She was an older woman and you could tell that she would never spend money on lotion, soaps etc... for herself.

We got to see Rajan and give him the Razorback shirt, he didn't seem too impressed, but was happy to see us. He looked great and was using his crutches. He said that he was very happy to recieve the letters from all of the parents and friends. It was great to see him up and around.

We took some more photos with everyone and then we had to leave. They were going to take us back out to see the process on the new Children's Home. It looks wonderful and is painted so fun, with fish and stars and moons on the ceilings of different rooms. They have done so much work in the five months that we have been gone.

The workers had their children there so of course we took their photos. Paul showed them the picture in the camera, they loved it.
These people work so hard it is amazing.

My only concern about the home is how they are going to heat it in the Winter?

We came home and had dinner at the hotel using our free dinner we were given for being their models.

There was a wedding out in the court yard last night with very loud Indian music, they are having a second one tonight and we are told they will have 
another one tomorrow night as well.

While we were having dinner our friend Shree called. They brought the phone to our table, I have never had that happen before. We will get to see them tomorrow.

Sujina and Paul are sleeping and the wedding sounds like it is in our room!!! At least it is fun music.

I watched Kim Clijsters beat Martina Hingis so I am happy. I was Kim to win it all.

Rowe came home this am, and seems to be doing great. Thanks for all of your prayers, now if we can get home quickly as well I can start praying  for other people.



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