Both of my email addresses are working fine now. You can use either one now.
Thanks a bunch.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
EMY--PRETTY IN PINK
Emy was playing with her DS which she keeps inside her Princess purse and her ice skating Bratz doll. She was beautiful in pink and posing for the camera so I wanted to share that with everyone. We are trying to wait out these last long hours (16-18 to go) patiently but it's nail biting time again for me. Darrell should arrive in New Jersey early morning and then from there he will fly to NC.What a joyous day for my family!! Darrell will definitely be a sight for my sore eyes and Emy & I can't wait to hug on him and see Luke in person!! (we probably won't get to hug on him much at first--but I sure am gonna try)
Keep on praying for a smooth transition.
We appreciate you all!!
Cindy
15 1/2 HOUR FLIGHT
If everything is going according to plan, Darrell and Luke just boarded their plane for the dreaded 15 1/2 hour flight to the U.S.A. YAHOOO!
I have been tracking their flights.
I will feel so much better once they are on home ground!
Will keep you posted,
Cindy
I have been tracking their flights.
I will feel so much better once they are on home ground!
Will keep you posted,
Cindy
LEAVING FOR AIRPORT
Darrell & Luke were leaving their hotel for the airport in India 2 hours ago (3:30AM our time). Darrell did say that Luke was very nervous and unsettled--there was no settling him down really.
Please pray that he will get settled down because they have a 28-hour trip home to the USA!
This has to be hard on Darrell--this was the hard part with Emy, too. The airplanes are NOT fun for these children. .
I am tracking their flights and will keep you posted throughout the day.
Cindy
Please pray that he will get settled down because they have a 28-hour trip home to the USA!
This has to be hard on Darrell--this was the hard part with Emy, too. The airplanes are NOT fun for these children. .
I am tracking their flights and will keep you posted throughout the day.
Cindy
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
NO-NO
Luke is already hearing "no-no". He is going to think his name is "no-no Luke". He has already tried to bite and hit his daddy. We knew he might become somewhat aggressive, so I think Darrell was ready for him. He is now, though, if not before (ha ha ha)
Darrell is taking a nap because Luke is now asleep and looking cute as ever I am sure. Daddy can't wait to have a NC cup of coffee. .
In less than 12 hours, they will start their LONG journey home. . . (around 7am on Thursday our time). It can't start early enough for us!
Will post again soon,
Cindy (the not so patient wife/mommy) & Emy (the not so patient daughter/sister)
Darrell is taking a nap because Luke is now asleep and looking cute as ever I am sure. Daddy can't wait to have a NC cup of coffee. .
In less than 12 hours, they will start their LONG journey home. . . (around 7am on Thursday our time). It can't start early enough for us!
Will post again soon,
Cindy (the not so patient wife/mommy) & Emy (the not so patient daughter/sister)
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
I have a new email address, as mine stopped working just a few minutes ago. Please use this one: cinokl@aol.com
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
LUKE HIDES FROM BATH TUB
Darrell emailed me this morning and said that Luke is terrified of a bathtub. Darrell says it was like trying to wash a cat. Luke watched Darrell from under the sink so Darrell took a bath!! HA! He has always been sponge-bathed, so it is understandable. What will we do about washing that hair? Oh well, we will worry about that later.
Luke loves his red slippers (thanks Bullen family) and like Cristian O, he loves his camouflage pajamas (thanks to big sister Emy). He also likes his light-up tennis shoes and loves his clothes. Darrell said that when he is dressing him, Luke just sings and sings. Luke has been laughing alot too. He also loves veggies and loves to drink room temperature water (just like Josh O).
All this is good news folks. The bonding has already begun with Darrell, as Luke doesn't even want him to sit at the computer or talk on the phone. We are still praying for a great, safe airplane trip home. .
Luke is now down for a nap or sleep (It is about 8:00PM tonight over there). So when Darrell emails again, I will try and update the blog.
Emy said something really funny just now--she said "Mommy, if you keep cleaning, Daddy is going to think he is in the wrong house when he comes back". I have been laughing for a good 5 minutes now!! She is a trip!
Later,
Cindy
Luke loves his red slippers (thanks Bullen family) and like Cristian O, he loves his camouflage pajamas (thanks to big sister Emy). He also likes his light-up tennis shoes and loves his clothes. Darrell said that when he is dressing him, Luke just sings and sings. Luke has been laughing alot too. He also loves veggies and loves to drink room temperature water (just like Josh O).
All this is good news folks. The bonding has already begun with Darrell, as Luke doesn't even want him to sit at the computer or talk on the phone. We are still praying for a great, safe airplane trip home. .
Luke is now down for a nap or sleep (It is about 8:00PM tonight over there). So when Darrell emails again, I will try and update the blog.
Emy said something really funny just now--she said "Mommy, if you keep cleaning, Daddy is going to think he is in the wrong house when he comes back". I have been laughing for a good 5 minutes now!! She is a trip!
Later,
Cindy
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Daddy tickling Luke--he has a cute laugh!
VIDEO--This is Darrell and Luke. Daddy is tickling him and this is from this morning early.
OUR SLEEPING PRINCE
This is Luke, sleeping and giving his daddy a break!He actually slept around 6 hours straight I think (after a crying spell).
I think that thumb sucking is precious, don't you? It may help on the airplanes anyway.
LUKE SLEEPS A LITTLE LONGER
From Darrell at 7:30PM Tuesday evening here and 6:00AM Wednesday Morning in India.
good morning/ evening to you
it is 6 am here i woke at 5 went to sleep at 1030.
LUKE IS STILL RESTNG-HE'S TOSSING SOMEWHAT FOR THE LAST 10 MIN.
I MAY NOT GET TO EMAIL LONG.
I HAVE CLEANED UP SOME AND READY TO ORDER FOOD WNEN HE WAKES.
I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT LAST DAY AT WORK.
IT SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS TRYING TO GET TO WORK OUTSIDE VERY BUSY AND NOISY ALREADY.
CALL NANNY FOR ME AND ASK HER PLEASE DONT TAKE THE CHILDREN TO THE VET-SHE WILL TELL YOU WHAT I AM REFERRING TO.
SO WHAT IS ON YOUR AGENDA?
I LOVE YOU-MISS YOU AND TICKLES TO MY PRINCESS.
P.S. LUKE HAD A PURPLE PRINCESS SHIRT TO GO WTH PINK SOCKS BUT NOT ANYMORE.
REST WELL--YOU WILL NEED IT
DARRELL
So, it sounds like Luke is a little busy body, huh? Well, I think Emy and I are up to the challenge. BRING HIM ON!!!
Darrell will start home early Thursday morning our time (late Thurs evening his time). So he has a little more time for Luke to get used to him.
Until next time,
Cindy
good morning/ evening to you
it is 6 am here i woke at 5 went to sleep at 1030.
LUKE IS STILL RESTNG-HE'S TOSSING SOMEWHAT FOR THE LAST 10 MIN.
I MAY NOT GET TO EMAIL LONG.
I HAVE CLEANED UP SOME AND READY TO ORDER FOOD WNEN HE WAKES.
I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT LAST DAY AT WORK.
IT SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS TRYING TO GET TO WORK OUTSIDE VERY BUSY AND NOISY ALREADY.
CALL NANNY FOR ME AND ASK HER PLEASE DONT TAKE THE CHILDREN TO THE VET-SHE WILL TELL YOU WHAT I AM REFERRING TO.
SO WHAT IS ON YOUR AGENDA?
I LOVE YOU-MISS YOU AND TICKLES TO MY PRINCESS.
P.S. LUKE HAD A PURPLE PRINCESS SHIRT TO GO WTH PINK SOCKS BUT NOT ANYMORE.
REST WELL--YOU WILL NEED IT
DARRELL
So, it sounds like Luke is a little busy body, huh? Well, I think Emy and I are up to the challenge. BRING HIM ON!!!
Darrell will start home early Thursday morning our time (late Thurs evening his time). So he has a little more time for Luke to get used to him.
Until next time,
Cindy
LUKE SLEEPS (A LITTLE ANYWAY)
Emailed from Darrell just a few minutes ago (it is now 1:53PM our time and 12:20AM India time)
just a few lines to say how much i love you--ALOT!
LUKE IS SLEEPING.
HE ATE CHICKEN & RICE, INSIDE OF MY FRIED TATERS, TOMATO, Q-CUMBER AND DRANK WTR.
I ATE CHICKEN & RICE. OUTSIDE OF TATERS, OUTSIDE OF TOMATO AND DRANK MANGO JUICE.
AFTER SUPPER WE PLAYED-HE PLAYED-HE POOOOOPED.
I CLEANED AND CHANGED HIM, THEN I WENT TO LAY DOWN WITH HIM HE WENT OUT FOR 1.5HRS AND WOKE CRYING.
HE CRIED SO STRONG IT MADE MY THROAT HURT SO I GAVE HIM SOME TYLENOL. WE BOTH WENT OUT. I WOKE TO FINISH A FEW LINES. I HOPE HE WILL SLEEP AWHILE.
WE PLAN TO TAKE A BATH TOMORROW.
HE IS SCARED SOMETIMES BUT I HOPE BY THE TIME WE TRAVEL HE WILL BE BETTER.
I CANT WAIT TO GET HOME.
LOVE AND KISSES,
DARRELL
It won't be long and my two boys will be home, whew, I cannot wait!!! Emy and I are trying to be patient, but that is not working out too well. . .
They have two more days together and then I can step in--I CANNOT WAIT!!!
Talk with ya'll later,
Cindy
just a few lines to say how much i love you--ALOT!
LUKE IS SLEEPING.
HE ATE CHICKEN & RICE, INSIDE OF MY FRIED TATERS, TOMATO, Q-CUMBER AND DRANK WTR.
I ATE CHICKEN & RICE. OUTSIDE OF TATERS, OUTSIDE OF TOMATO AND DRANK MANGO JUICE.
AFTER SUPPER WE PLAYED-HE PLAYED-HE POOOOOPED.
I CLEANED AND CHANGED HIM, THEN I WENT TO LAY DOWN WITH HIM HE WENT OUT FOR 1.5HRS AND WOKE CRYING.
HE CRIED SO STRONG IT MADE MY THROAT HURT SO I GAVE HIM SOME TYLENOL. WE BOTH WENT OUT. I WOKE TO FINISH A FEW LINES. I HOPE HE WILL SLEEP AWHILE.
WE PLAN TO TAKE A BATH TOMORROW.
HE IS SCARED SOMETIMES BUT I HOPE BY THE TIME WE TRAVEL HE WILL BE BETTER.
I CANT WAIT TO GET HOME.
LOVE AND KISSES,
DARRELL
It won't be long and my two boys will be home, whew, I cannot wait!!! Emy and I are trying to be patient, but that is not working out too well. . .
They have two more days together and then I can step in--I CANNOT WAIT!!!
Talk with ya'll later,
Cindy
WEARING DADDY'S HAT!
Luke at hotel with Daddy, wearing his CAT hat!! How cool is that? I just received a small video also through email and Darrell is tickling Luke and he is laughing up a storm. Darrell says that he is crying some, but mostly being nosy about the stuff in the room. He also looks very comfortable with Darrell and we just thank God for that!
FAMILY OF 4--AT LONG LAST!
Please see note from Darrell below:
WE ARE A 4 MEMBER FAMILY
HE WAS GOOD-WE HAVE VISA AND PASSPORT-
WE ARE BAREFOOT NOW-THEY HAD PINK SOCKS ON HIM
EVERYTHING IS FINE
LOVE YOU
DARRELL & LUKE
YAHOOOOOOOOOOO!
That's all I can say right now! I must call India! (after I compose myself). . .
Cindy
WE ARE A 4 MEMBER FAMILY
HE WAS GOOD-WE HAVE VISA AND PASSPORT-
WE ARE BAREFOOT NOW-THEY HAD PINK SOCKS ON HIM
EVERYTHING IS FINE
LOVE YOU
DARRELL & LUKE
YAHOOOOOOOOOOO!
That's all I can say right now! I must call India! (after I compose myself). . .
Cindy
MORE FRIED CHICKEN
Darrell has just emailed me the following
GOOD MORNING GIRLS AND PA-
I HAVE JUST BIT IN TO SOME COUNTRY FRID CKN THE BEST YET-
I HAVE SETTLED DOWN AND GOT MOVED TO ROOM 715-SWEEEET.
THE VIEW IS BUSY I CAN SEE AS FAR AS THE SMOG WILL ALLOW.
WE GO TO CONSULATE AT 2 TO DO PAPER WORK AND GET THE CHILDREN.
TELL EMY I REALLY MISS HER AND THE REST OF YALL TOO.
I AM HAVING TROUBLE TYPING, EATING, AND WIPING TEARS.
I WILL EMAIL LATER TODAY.
LOVE YA DARRELL
Thought you guys might like to hear what he has to say instead of me! It sounds like he is doing well and just waiting to get Luke. It is now 6:00AM my time and I am to call him at 8:00AM. I will post again soon after that.
Until then,
Cindy
GOOD MORNING GIRLS AND PA-
I HAVE JUST BIT IN TO SOME COUNTRY FRID CKN THE BEST YET-
I HAVE SETTLED DOWN AND GOT MOVED TO ROOM 715-SWEEEET.
THE VIEW IS BUSY I CAN SEE AS FAR AS THE SMOG WILL ALLOW.
WE GO TO CONSULATE AT 2 TO DO PAPER WORK AND GET THE CHILDREN.
TELL EMY I REALLY MISS HER AND THE REST OF YALL TOO.
I AM HAVING TROUBLE TYPING, EATING, AND WIPING TEARS.
I WILL EMAIL LATER TODAY.
LOVE YA DARRELL
Thought you guys might like to hear what he has to say instead of me! It sounds like he is doing well and just waiting to get Luke. It is now 6:00AM my time and I am to call him at 8:00AM. I will post again soon after that.
Until then,
Cindy
Monday, January 28, 2008
DARRELL PLANS TO MEET LUKE SWARNADIP
Hey everyone,
Darrell is waiting for the big moment. I just talked with him and it sure was good to hear his voice. He should meet Luke within 3-4 hours now. He told me to call him at 8:00AM my time (7:30PM his time) and then I should be able to speak to Luke!! How amazing is that going to be!
Please, please keep Luke in your prayers. The orphanage director has told Darrell to expect lots of tears and crying.
Until next post.
Love,
Cindy
Darrell is waiting for the big moment. I just talked with him and it sure was good to hear his voice. He should meet Luke within 3-4 hours now. He told me to call him at 8:00AM my time (7:30PM his time) and then I should be able to speak to Luke!! How amazing is that going to be!
Please, please keep Luke in your prayers. The orphanage director has told Darrell to expect lots of tears and crying.
Until next post.
Love,
Cindy
AIRPORT--SAYING GOODBYE, BUT NOT FOR LONG
Emy & Daddy at the
airport. . . bye daddy,
hurry back. . . we will
miss you a bunch!
In CALCUTTA
Darrell and the other traveling family have made it to their hotel in Calcutta (half the flying is overwith--whew). He is very tired and has a headache, so please keep him in your prayers as his headaches are in the migraine category. He is to meet Luke sometime before midnight our time tonight!!!
Thank you again for all of your prayers this far. I will keep you updated when I can.
Love to all.
Cindy
Thank you again for all of your prayers this far. I will keep you updated when I can.
Love to all.
Cindy
SNOW IN THE SOUTH!!
Daddy & Emy playing
in the little bit of snow
we got here in NC a
couple of weeks ago!
She loved it!!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
FRIED CHICKEN
Last I spoke to Darrell, he was waiting on some fried chicken from room service. What a life, huh? He is having a much better trip this time around so we are thankful for that. His hotel is good and he has had a good driver. That makes it much more tolerable.
He does have to do some paperwork tonight (tomorrow his time) so please pray that all goes smoothly for him. He is traveling with another Dillon family so pray that their paperwork goes well also.
Emy and I miss him terribly and want him back home ASAP. We cannot wait to see Luke and Daddy walk off of that airplane!!! What a moment that will be.
Emy says she will hold Luke first and then Becca and then Olivia (two of Emy's best friends) and Mommy is about 12th on the list. Wonder if that will change??? Please pray for Emy, that she will tolerate Luke and Mommy and Daddy bonding and also that she bonds quickly with him, as we feel she is the link to his adjustment. . Big job for her, but she will do GREAT!
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
Until next time,
Cindy
He does have to do some paperwork tonight (tomorrow his time) so please pray that all goes smoothly for him. He is traveling with another Dillon family so pray that their paperwork goes well also.
Emy and I miss him terribly and want him back home ASAP. We cannot wait to see Luke and Daddy walk off of that airplane!!! What a moment that will be.
Emy says she will hold Luke first and then Becca and then Olivia (two of Emy's best friends) and Mommy is about 12th on the list. Wonder if that will change??? Please pray for Emy, that she will tolerate Luke and Mommy and Daddy bonding and also that she bonds quickly with him, as we feel she is the link to his adjustment. . Big job for her, but she will do GREAT!
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
Until next time,
Cindy
Saturday, January 26, 2008
He Made It
Darrell made it to India. He is in his hotel room, exhaused I am sure from his 24-hour trip. He did have a good driver and so far the staff in the hotel have been good too. I think, so far, his trip is going much smoother this time around.
Please continue to keep Darrell and Luke in your prayers. Darrell goes on Monday to file paperwork and then flies out that evening to go to his next destination in India. Then, on Tuesday, he gets to meet Luke. yes! Finally, that special moment will be here.
Emy and Mommy are REALLY missing Daddy alot. . just 6 more days until we see him and Luke walk out of that plane. . . YAHOOOOOO.
Will post again soon,
Cindy
Please continue to keep Darrell and Luke in your prayers. Darrell goes on Monday to file paperwork and then flies out that evening to go to his next destination in India. Then, on Tuesday, he gets to meet Luke. yes! Finally, that special moment will be here.
Emy and Mommy are REALLY missing Daddy alot. . just 6 more days until we see him and Luke walk out of that plane. . . YAHOOOOOO.
Will post again soon,
Cindy
Friday, January 25, 2008
More Luke Swarnadip pictures
Our latest picture
of Prince Luke Swarnadip.
Still as handsome as ever
and wanting his daddy to
come and pick him up.
Just 7 more days and
I will be able to kiss his
sweet face!!!
Today's the Day
Well, Darrell is now in the air, India bound. . Luke will be home in 7 days! I can't believe it is already here. Now the nail biting starts for me.
Emy and I are counting down the days until Daddy and Luke come home. . . we are going to stay really busy, finishing up Luke's room and getting all of his new clothes washed.
My coworkers and doctors I work with gave me a baby shower yesterday and of course my church gave us a shower last Sunday. We went from an empty closet to a full one almost overnight. . praise the LORD! We are really blessed by all who have given us gifts, donations, and especially all the prayers that you have all said for us. We appreciate you all. I will try to keep everyone informed as much as possible.
Thanks again to everyone who is praying for our family.
Lots of hugs to you.
Later taters,
Cindy
Emy and I are counting down the days until Daddy and Luke come home. . . we are going to stay really busy, finishing up Luke's room and getting all of his new clothes washed.
My coworkers and doctors I work with gave me a baby shower yesterday and of course my church gave us a shower last Sunday. We went from an empty closet to a full one almost overnight. . praise the LORD! We are really blessed by all who have given us gifts, donations, and especially all the prayers that you have all said for us. We appreciate you all. I will try to keep everyone informed as much as possible.
Thanks again to everyone who is praying for our family.
Lots of hugs to you.
Later taters,
Cindy
Christmas Day 2007
This is Emy on Christmas
Day 2007. My how she
has grown. She loves
aquariums (this one is
the smaller one at her
Papa Martin's house).
Merry Christmas Emy!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Almost time. . .
Well, it is almost time. It seemed like the wait would never end but here it finally is. Darrell will be traveling in two days to India to pick up our sweet boy, Luke Swarnadip!! YAY!!! Emy is very pleased right now that she is going to get to go to the airport to see her daddy off. . . No daycare, YAY for Emy! Our church gave us a shower on Sunday and that was so much fun. Emy got to open all of Luke's presents and she is so precious. She went to everyone that gave a gift and hugged them tight and said "thank you". She really is a sweetheart!
Well, have to go now, Emy is calling me. . .
Until next time,
Cindy
Well, have to go now, Emy is calling me. . .
Until next time,
Cindy
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Introduction
Hello,
We are the Darrell & Cindy from NC. We are blessed beyond words. We started our first India adoption in early 2001. We had lots of bumps and bruises along the way. Emy Durba came home in January 2004. She was almost 14 months old at that time. She weighed 14 pounds and was very petite. She was like an infant to us. Boy, did she grow fast!!!
She is 5 years old now and weighs a whopping 34 pounds. She now stands 40 inches tall. She is very excited about starting Kindergarten this Fall. She loves church, singing, cheerleading, dancing, loves to play outside, and squeals the loudest squeal we have ever heard. . . She loves loud music, loud movies and even loud shoes. I don't think that is possible for my Emy to slow down at all. She is full of life and love.
We started our 2nd adoption process in March/April 2007. Luke Swarnadip is 3 years old now (he was 2 when we started this process). He weighs in at 23 pounds and stands at about 31 inches tall. From his videos, he looks to be strong-willed, but happy. Another strong-willed child, whew, can I handle it? Oh yeah, bring it on! We can't wait to see him in person and love him up. My husband will be traveling to India in the next few weeks, so we are very happy. Luke should be home early February.
We also have two gorgeous nephews, Josh (11) who came home at 5 months old and Cristian (7) who came home at 10 months old. My sister and brother-in-law adopted both of these handsome fellows from Guatemala. They sure are something. . .
and just think, international adoption is adding another member to this family very soon. God is GOOD!
To be continued,
Cindy
We are the Darrell & Cindy from NC. We are blessed beyond words. We started our first India adoption in early 2001. We had lots of bumps and bruises along the way. Emy Durba came home in January 2004. She was almost 14 months old at that time. She weighed 14 pounds and was very petite. She was like an infant to us. Boy, did she grow fast!!!
She is 5 years old now and weighs a whopping 34 pounds. She now stands 40 inches tall. She is very excited about starting Kindergarten this Fall. She loves church, singing, cheerleading, dancing, loves to play outside, and squeals the loudest squeal we have ever heard. . . She loves loud music, loud movies and even loud shoes. I don't think that is possible for my Emy to slow down at all. She is full of life and love.
We started our 2nd adoption process in March/April 2007. Luke Swarnadip is 3 years old now (he was 2 when we started this process). He weighs in at 23 pounds and stands at about 31 inches tall. From his videos, he looks to be strong-willed, but happy. Another strong-willed child, whew, can I handle it? Oh yeah, bring it on! We can't wait to see him in person and love him up. My husband will be traveling to India in the next few weeks, so we are very happy. Luke should be home early February.
We also have two gorgeous nephews, Josh (11) who came home at 5 months old and Cristian (7) who came home at 10 months old. My sister and brother-in-law adopted both of these handsome fellows from Guatemala. They sure are something. . .
and just think, international adoption is adding another member to this family very soon. God is GOOD!
To be continued,
Cindy
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