I'm here!

I made it! I made both my flights, train was easy, all my luggage made it. I'm stoked! There were a couple "worrisome" moments...like when The check-in lady wouldn't let me check-in because I don't have a return flight...but FINALLY (after my heart just drops) she gets the clear to let me on the plane. both my bags were just under 50lbs. Yes, I'm amazing [...i didn't think i would be able to manage it!]. Then there was a tiny problem with my flight being a little late and having the wrong gate number on my ticket. So there I am at C121 when I hear "Continental Flight to Delhi boarding at C138" on the speakers so I start heading to C138 but it isn't so close. So I start walking fast...finally running. I got to the gate in time to be one of the last ones on. But then once the door was closed we sat on the runway for almost an hour. So fun [pure sarcasm right there!]. I finally made it to India after about 24 hours of traveling. Made it through customs, got my baggage, calmed the monster knot of hair on the back of my head and met up with Ruth and Rajesh (one of the most helpful, awesome older boys). Spent about 7 hours in the airport, took a taxi to the train. Carried our bags up and up stairs then down to the platform. BUT we went too far it was the platform before. so back up and down the monster stairs. Got onto the train and settled in for the 6 hour ride. Ken picked us up and took us to their house for lunch then we came back to the farm. And now here I am. my room is being redone so I'm in another room for the next week or so...I'm really excited to get back into life here. I've missed it deeply. Tomorrow I'm going to visit my playgroup class and then on Tuesday [Monday's a holiday] I'll start a new schedule! I'm very excited!!! 

On my WAY!

I'm finally going back, let me tell you it was a nightmare! The new visa laws forcing me to stay out an extra 5 weeks was a dark cloud. But the silver lining was going to California and getting to spend lots of time with my older sisters and their families! It was SO much fun getting to play and reconnect with their kids. I have the best nieces [4] and nephews[2 of them]! And then I went up to Uncle Doug and Auntie Val's [my mom's best friend of life who is wonderful and amazing!] house. It was a wonderful last couple of days, being wonderfully spoiled. We went for a walk in the woods, shopping, champagne touring, to Avatar in 3D [it was fantastic!], church, watched Nacho Libre [the funniest movie of all time!], we ate yummy salads, yummy pizza [made by Uncle Doug!], amazing italian food [lasagna and tiramisu], yummy food in general. And of course I quite enjoyed the big, deep bath tub! Thank you Aunty Val and Uncle Doug for making my last few days in America so very wonderful! I feel refreshed and ready to go! I love you It has really been an amazing time, the  silver lining has taken over until the "black cloud" is no longer black!


I've had a hard time trying to get back, four days before my ticket I got an email very cooly explaining how my flight was canceled. I was just heartbroken. But the next day I was able [after an hour!] to rebook my flight! So please pray for me over these next few days that I get to India with all of my baggage. I won't feel "safe" until I do! I'm leaving in 30 minutes for the airport! 


GOODBYE AMERICA! I am so excited to get to India, my bags are full of books and jello and colors. Goodbye!