Sunday, November 30, 2008

Hello everyone! This country and people (and people and people and people) are incredible! Rajeev and Renu are the most gracious hosts ever! The weather is about 70 to 80 degrees and overcast or sunny. The kids are having a blast--playing, swimming, shopping, eating and just soaking everything in. -- Wayne

Hello all!

Carly is doing very well. We went shopping and bought Carly some new jeans! She looks very snappy in them!! She just grinned very big when she put them on. She is adjusting every day to us and us to her. She seems to trust us more now and we realize that this will be a process! We just love her sooooo much!!!

She really enjoys playing cards. That has really helped her come out of her shell! "Thank-you, Zachary!"

To IFS families: To those who contacted us, we got pictures of your children and delivered your gifts. We will e-mail you when we get home and give you pics and all the info. that observed for you. Your children are so beautiful!!! They are all very excited to go home with you! So many stories to tell you! :) Also, Rajeev and Renu, his wife, are so gracious! You will love India!!

A big thank-you to those who have blogged, read our blogs, prayed for us and kept others posted for us! We appreciate all that you have done for us. We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Love to All!

Dawn

Hey everybody! I'm having an absolutely awesome time over here! All the time there are people everywhere. Picking up Chinmayee (Carly) was the best part, but besides that, spending time with the Bethesda children was lots of fun. And seeing the Taj Mahal was so cool. So much white marble. Beautiful. Last night Renu, Mom, Chinmayee and I did a little shopping. Wahoo! It was a lot of fun. And one thing I noticed is that there were no Indian saleswoman. A little akward at times, but it was OK. lol

Chinmayee is learning all our names and growing less and less shy as the days go on. I'll have lots more to tell once we get back. LoVe you All! See you soon and God bless! :)

3 comments:

cheryl said...

Love seeing the pictures!! We miss you all and are praying for you these last few days as you finalize the visa and paperwork. We will pray for a smooth trip home and we can't wait to give hugs very soon!!

Mitch, I love the picture with your sister!! Way to go Zach playing cards with your sister, get her all ready for a big game of Uno!!
Thanks for the blogs and new pictures they are awesome.

He has made everything beautiful in His time!!

We love you ,
Gene, Cheryl and girls

melissa said...

YAHOO!!!!! So glad that you all are finally together (well minus Nathan)I can't wait to give everybody big hugs! Carly, are you up for a game of golf? Or did Zach teach you magic tricks with the cards,he never tells me how he does them, but I bet you can get him to tell you :) Nina, missed having you backstage during Christmas Dessert :) Mitch, Austin, and Zach, we got a bit of snow but not enough to take the snowmobile out, when we get the first big snowfall we will have to take Carly for a ride :) Aunt Dawn and Uncle Wayne, miss you guys and am praying for you all! I loved was reading about how Uncle Wayne does the duck voice, I love it! Praying for you guys and miss you lots!

Love you,
Melissa

LanaD said...

I'm so glad you guys were able to download some pictures!