Today we decided to go for a dry run to the orphanage for tomorrow's appointment to meet Ajay. Our driver is not from Bangalore and is not familiar with the roads. We went with Nemiraj Uncle and cousin Appu. We were taking a few pictures outside when a worker came out and they told them who we were and what we were doing there. They told us to come in to meet the children. The next thing we knew they had called the foster mom and she was on her way to the orphanage.
While we were waiting we were able to take a tour of the building and met some of the children who lived there. They have only a few who live there and approximately 70 children total in foster care. Dhruv played snakes and ladders with the older children. It is very similar to Chutes and ladders.
We were so surprised we were able to meet our sweet baby boy Ajay a day early! We of course were so ecstatic to have that opportunity. He arrived with his foster mom in an auto rickshaw. We were all waiting outside for her.
She handed Ajay to me, but he was a little apprehensive and went back to the foster mom. However, he went right to daddy! He immediately had an attachment to him and even laid down on his shoulder. It was the sweetest thing to watch!
Dhruv loved daddy holding both Ajay and Dhruv at the same time and mommy really enjoyed seeing all her boys together too!!!
We stayed for about an hour and then Ajay was getting tired. We had interrupted his nap time. We were just so happy to have met him a day early and so unexpectedly too. He is as sweet as we had all imagined he would be. It was so good to finally be able to hold him and see him for the first time.
Afterwards we went to the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. Can you imagine that, a Hard Rock Cafe in Bangalore, which serves hamburgers too? It was great to eat some American food too. Dhruv is feeling better, but not much of an appetite today.
Then we went shopping on the streets, which was an experience in itself! Many people, lots of stores, and interesting items for sale. We bought a sari for the foster mom, which is absolutely beautiful! It's red, gold, and white. We hope she likes it. Also some wooden toys for Dhruv, and a few other items for family and friends (don't want to give away the surprises!!!)
Tomorrow is the BIG day! We are counting down the hours. Looking forward to it! We'll try to write again tomorrow, but we'll see what tomorrow brings!
Mom & Dad Doc - Good job with the substantial postings! Missing you. I can't wait for you to meet your new grandson!!
Love,
Maureen, Vickrum, Dhruv, & Mom
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5 comments:
Wow, you got to meet Ajay early. How wonderful. I often thought that it would have been good to have more visits before taking our children for the last time. Good that he bonded with Dad so quickly. It was better for Anant to bond with Dad first as I could not handle carrying him everywhere!
Tonight while we are all asleep you will be having your big day.
Congratulations!
Mary
Hi,
I cried as I read your blog today! They are tears of happiness. What a wonderful surprise and how happy you sound! I, too, can't wait to see you all and hold Ajay. Have a fun time and give Ajay and Dhruv a kiss for me.
May God watch over you until we see you all.
Love, Mom
What a great surprise and how nice for you to have an extra meeting with Ajay for him to get comfortable with you. Glad things are working out so well for your family!
-Heather
Serendipity! You were meant to have such a wonderful surprise. You also are quite a storyteller/blogger, as I could see the scene and picture your shopping trip.
Enjoy it all....it's the journey of a lifetime
Love,
Elena
Hi Kathy and family, I have tried all day to send you a message. I am weak and tired of it not going through. So I have to leave now. I think it is wonderful that you have seen AJ
I am so happy for you.
God bless.
Aunt Claire
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