Quick stop at the Lounge on the way out to say goodbye to our Happy Hour friends. They were so great with Rachana, helping us out with the language and getting us whatever we needed for her (and the odd glass of wine for us too!!).
Crazy Kathmandu for a five hour flight to Doha..............................
..............Doha, Qatar from 2am to 8am - a nice 6 hour layover in the middle of the night!.....................
...........And finally arrival at JFK at 3pm - after a short 13 hour flight!................................
There were tears (Danielle - not Rachana!) after the immigration process and the officer "offically" welcomed her to the USA!
Nana, Pop Pop and Uncle Vincent were the welcoming commitee, complete with signs and balloons, happy to finally meet their granddaughter and niece! Then it was back to our house to meet our furry friends. It was all a bit much for her after such an exhausting trip. She was very happy to settle into her new room and bed and was sound asleep for the night within minutes!
Next morning we took her out to the school playround by our house, and she loved it. Wasted no time exploring all the slides.
Enjoyed Easter Sunday with the Family, Rachana getting her first Easter baskets. Enough candy to last until next year!
Thank you to everyone for following our journey. We loved checking in every day to read your comments. Your thoughts and prayers meant so much to us and kept us going. Rachana can't wait to meet you all!!!!!
Happy Easter from Mick, Danielle, Rachana, Lupa, Kendall, Tino...................and London!!........
Welcome Back! The Doyles got so excited when Bren shouted 'Raya's blog has another comment...'. It all looks so good. We cannot wait to meet you all very soon (ONLY when you are ready!) to hug the three of you. I am so proud of you, mom and dad. Lots and lots of love. Mia
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are home! Happy Easter! Can't wait to see you all!
ReplyDeleteLots of Love!!!!-Meg
Dear Danielle,Mick,and Rachana, HOME SWEET HOME!! So glad you are all home safe. God Be with you on Easter Sunday. SEE YOU SOON. lOVE, Sue and Rob p.s. The journey has just begun..... : )
ReplyDeleteTalked to Mom, tonight! So happy to hear you are all safe and sound! Really happy Raya likes her furry family! Hope to talk to you soon. We all know the adjustment period will take some time, so let us know when you are ready to chat! Make sure Raya learns how to say Dee Dee after she learns Mommy and Daddy!!!!!!!!! A Blessed Easter to your family from ours, in Naples, Florida!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home! Glad you are all home safe and sound. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will be busy getting things done and making the transition as smooth as possible. I can't wait to meet you little girl. It is very exciting. I hope you had a wonderful Easter with the family. Love to you all!! Chris
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter and welcome home! Your new life is about to begin and we know it will be everything you could ever wish for.I told Dave I don't know what I'm going to do without your blog to follow everyday. It has really been a journey for you all and I feel like I was a part of it...God Bless You All. Hope to see you and Raya soon! Dave &Sandy
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!! I was so happy you had time to post. Rachana's bedroom looks awesome and London looks so cute with his ears. I bet your bed felt wonderful. Oh my gosh what a trip home...congrats
ReplyDeleteHugs and Kisses to all of you!
I was very happy there was some more blog information. To me Raya looks like she has grown in the few weeks she has been with you. Welcome home can not wait to meet Raya and to see you again.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Barbara
LOVE THE FINAL PICTURES. WE WERE SO SO HAPPY TO SEE THEM AT THE AIRPORT SAFE AND SOUND. WE HAD A WONDERFUL EASTER WITH OUR NEW GRANDDAUGHTER AND ALL OF OUR FAMILY. NANA BOUGHT THE BUNNY EARS FOR RAYA NOT LONDON. THANK GOD FOR A WONDERFUL PRESENT THIS EASTER. LOVE NANA AND POP POP
ReplyDeleteJust awesome - happy to have met you all in Nepal!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
.mike
Adam
Piotr
Canadians living in Manila
Welcome Home! So glad everyone is settling in and can't wait to see you all! Sounds like you had a blessed and fun Easter with your family. Enjoy every second with your daughter because it goes so fast. Lots of Love and Hugs xoxo jill, joe & joseph
ReplyDeleteFinally the long journey has gotten you to your destination.
ReplyDeleteHave the best times with her.
Loved her bed, it is so cute and the color as well.
Your blog is really a means to be in touch.
Take care.
Namaste!
Welcome Home!
ReplyDeleteFano
Welcome home, great to see my niece. She is very cute! Who is the funny looking rabbit?
ReplyDeleteVincent
Finally on home ground! You look like you were exhausted. I talked to your Mom yesterday morning (Easter) and she had filled me in. Love the new pictures, that sure is a strange looking bunny! ha, ha Hope to see you soon.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Rosalie
I am so happy for your family... I have been following and asking Jen for updates. We will have to get the kids together sometime at the park soon. Congrats to you and Mick and Raya...
ReplyDeleteYou guys should continue the blog, it is great for the family to keep Up! Everybody has been bragging about it. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteVincent
Welcome home! Michelle
ReplyDeleteMick and Danielle.
ReplyDeleteI have totally enjoyed your journey with your daughter Raya. May God continue to bless all of you with the love and happiness he has brought to the three of you.
Fondly,
Cathy Murphy