After a few email exchanges, some of us managed to get together for dinner Monday night. Us, meaning Viet Nam mommies and me. I am blessed to be surrounded by many AP’s from Viet Nam in my area. It was such a refreshing change from just sitting and agonizing. I got to catch up on the babies’ progress and listen to the cute stories. I was given a laundry list of “what to do” and “what not to do” so I know if little Aven makes it home, I’ll have awesome resources.
I was with AP’s that adopted children from HCMC and from Aven’s province. It is interesting to hear about the different ways the G&R’s were handled and obviously the ages of the children were dramatically different because of the different provinces. It was so comforting to have these ladies share things with me that I wouldn’t even think to ask about. Truly, I have been blessed with the best people in the world. They are great moms and great friends. Like a big old mug of hot cocoa for the soul. We laughed so hard at each other and that was nice for a change. I got a call from another friend this weekend that I missed. I could have hung out with one of the coolest little Vietnamese chicks this side of Viet Nam, but I missed the call!!!!! ARGH!!! That’s ok, I get to do lunch with her mom and my dear, dear friend (who seriously walks on water in my eyes!) this Friday. Now, if we could just all get together at the same time, THAT would be glorious! I do hope someday ALL of our babies can have one Hella Babypalooza Play Date!
Aven honey . . . . you have so many people praying for you to come home and who have tried to help mummy and daddy behind the scenes . . . . I just want you to know how loved you are and how special your new little friends are because they have the greatest parents ever. . . Hurry home, Sweet Cheeks! You have at least 3 boyfriends to coo over!
