Although the country is really poor, the people are very friendly! I will say some of the things, like cows, goats and chickens walking in the middle of the street are really surprising. Most of the country is Hindu, so cows are sacred. Therefore...no McDonalds, although I did see a 7-Eleven.
Saturday night we ate dinner with the other two families at a popular, local restaurant called Mike's Breakfast. The restaurant reminded me of a Nepali version of Joe T's. We actually got Mexican Food that wasn't so bad! Chips and hot sauce, nacho's, burritos, enchiladas....we were in heaven! Almost as much as when we discovered Pace Picante sauce at the store yesterday! Now I think Rusty can survive!
Sunday we met with a local pastor who we had met in the States over three years ago. He and his wife and two kids came to our hotel. The funny thing is that Rusty had given him some support for his ministry before we ever started the adoption process. He had kind of forgotten about that until we got closer to actually travelling to Nepal. I had written to the pastor (Vijay), but it wasn't until he actually saw Rusty that he put the two together. He and his wife are going to take us to tour the area on Thursday and then have us and the other families to their house for dinner on Sunday night. We are also going to go to their church service on Saturday (that is their day of worship here).
Millie Lynn is really adjusting and bonding to us. She has already learned a few words... "Hi, Boo, Mama, No and Hot". She is really happy. The most animated she has been is when she has seen her brothers on Skype. She loved it! (Notice Grant's lost tooth and Sam's stitches).
We will talk to you soon!
How great that she is already learning her 2nd language...especially sweet that she knows 'Mom.' I love that she already likes her big brothers. :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited to hear about everything! Please pass along greetings to Vijay & his family from Drew, myself, Grant & Amelia. We think of him & his ministry often.
ReplyDeleteI love all the details and the pictures you include with your posts! Millie Lynn is so precious! I know you are enjoying her. We missed you at the soccer game on Saturday but I know you are right where you are supposed to be. Your family will all be together soon! Praying for you...
ReplyDeleteMillie is such a cutie! So glad she's bonding so quickly. And, I'm excited you were able to connect with Vijay! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLove the bow! So happy things are going well and Millie Lynn is adjusting. How could it be any different with the special parents she has. Talked to Kelly and Sam tonight. They were getting ready for the stitch fairy to come tonight. Relax and have fun. See you when you ger home. Love you all.
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