Arrived Safely in Bangalore

Just a quick note to say we arrived safely in Bangalore!

THANK YOU for your many prayers for us. There were many traveling mercies.

We are all doing well considering we traveled for 27 hours (of which the kids slept maybe 5). There were some challenging points, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been.

So much to say...

- I am touched and grateful for the kind reception we receive almost everywhere we go. H & M are quite an attraction, esp. side by side in the double stroller in the airport. There were many waves, smiles, and kind hellos--a very kid-friendly place. Such a delight to a mother.

- We were met at 2:00am at the airport by our driver, Raju, who was such a welcome sight. He had a bouquet of roses and was so happy to meet the rest of the family (after having met Shae in Dec.).

- Hannah has declared that she wishes she could live in India forever. As we left the airport, she said, "Look, Mommy! Those flowers are REAL!" She loves the warm weather and wearing summer clothes. She's on the balcony right now, "feeling the warm air."

- Matthew is in a bubble bath (for the last 20 minutes) after a nice swim (splashing of feet) in the freezing pool. He just got out saying, "I want to swim the pool AGAIN!" He and Hannah cut quite the figure with their sunglasses and pool attire. Now he's trying to get my attention: "Hey Lisa!"

When we told the kids we were going to eat breakfast, Hannah said, "But who will cook?" Oh the joys of hotel life! :) They loved breakfast at the outdoor cafe of the hotel; Hannah is amazed by the different plants and flowers.

Things are getting crazier as kids have emerged from respective corners... hope to write more soon!