Baby Shower! (11/14/09)

hi! Well I can't believe it is Christmas Eve and I am just now able to get on my blog!! I have a computer again! Yeah!

This is a picture from a baby shower held for me by some GREAT friends I have made through work! The cupcakes were so good and there was one big one for me with a baby on it that could have been a little Meera!

I am so lucky to have so many good people in my life! Thank God!

I have recieved so many new photos of Meera in the past 2 months, and I should say that Bob and I will hopefully be going to get Meera in mid January!!!

We are going to be celebrating Meera's 1st birthday on Monday! Wish she was here. At least she doesn't know she is missing anything, right! I will make it up to her.

Now that Bob is home, we can do a few more things for Meera's homecoming. I just got her bedding in and it is soooo cute.

I am sorry for not getting updates out!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Here's looking at you kid!

I can't say thanks enough to Traci for taking this photo while at the children's home!! Look at baby's sweet little profile:-) ! This was right around Meera's 10 month birthday. Makes me want to hop on that plane fast!!

I am so thankful there are others like myself and Bob that want to have a child through adoption!! I don't regret any part of this journey. Seeing my child's face and her being held and loved makes me so happy. I am praying scrutinization is done this week!!

TTYS!

New pictures of Meera!

Her she is!! Miss M! Gotta love those eyes. Meera was just fed and it looks like her Aya is getting her cleaned up. Pictures like this one make me really want to get Meera home ! Can't wait to let her hair grow long and

and dress her in some of the nice clothes my mom and friends have sent. ;-)

NOC granted!

Hi! Well, last Thursday was a great day. I got the email from Tami saying Meera recieved her NOC and the orphanage director said her papers were already going on to the Calcutta courts for scrutinization!! What a process. We are so pleased. The email brought a rush of tears of joy to me!! I can't wait to squeeze her little cheeks and stare into those big brown eyes!
Some friends are throwing a baby shower for for me(us) in November!! Can't wait! It's great to know friends and family care so much.
I would love to know how big she is now. With holiday over now everyone can get back to work over there!:-) lol! Updates for all waiting families are in store right! Don't get me wrong, there are times when I wish the US celebrated more! I would love to experience a holiday in Calcutta!!

Seneca

Frustrated!

I know other Mom to Be's have felt this way, right! I just want a decent new photo and some kind of update on my baby....who just turned 9 months old yesterday!!!!
How much does she weigh, what is she doing now, what is her height, anything, something!!!
Don't get me wrong, I know those babies are well cared for and I know it is not always convenient for the orphanage employees to help gather this information. However, with all the money and effort that has been provided to bring our child, Meera home, am I asking too much?!
God must really be feeding a line of hope and patience directly into my very soul!! That doesn't mean I can't have days like these though(when I want to pull out my hair because I feel like everything is in limbo).
I'm sorry for whining. On a good note, all that fabrics I have been staring at for the past 6 months or so is finally being made into some delightful bedding for Meera! I added a paisley too! Can't wait to post a pic of it. Should be done by Halloween. Having gone back to 12 hour shifts has helped pay more and hopefully save a little before we go to India.
It's good to hear so many of us Dillon families are going to be united with our babies soon!! I love hearing the good news.
Have a great day! I will try to do the same. God bless!!
Seneca

Ahhhh...Article 5 finally!!!! Now off to get our NOC!

Hi everyone! Things have been so hectic lately! We are now going into the blessed NOC process. I pray it doesn't take too long. Our baby is going on 9 months...I can't beleive it. :( I am so sad that I can't hold and love on her yet. She is so beautiful to me. Bob and I have decided on a name.......Meera!!!!
"Light", and Prosperous, and also Merry are 3 of the meanings. I love it.
Say prayers for all of us!!!!!!!

New pictures of our baby girl!

Did somebody say "CHEESE"?