Going the Distance

Ever had a pastoral visit? They make some nervous, others instantly spiritual and still others sudddenly quite busy and unavailable. If, however, that pastor happens to be the man who married you, baptised your children and is one of your closest friends, it changes everything. It required somewhere around 25 hours of flight time, a good bit of cash, and a round of vaccinations, but our most recent "pastoral visit" was a breath of fresh air...thank you, Frank, for making it to Bangalore during your recent India trip. We loved every minute! Here are a couple more photos with Frank.

Just one day after Frank left, Daryl came...in case we were depressed that Frank was gone. Daryl came bearing all the things Lolli and Pops didn't have room for as well as other gifts from the US. It was so good to see him. We got to hear a little more about the latest Heald addition, Lee Lee, along with all sorts of other Lookout Mountain scoop. We also got to go to the oppulent Leela Palace for a Beaujolais Nouveau party. Very fun. The only things missing from our visits with Frank and Daryl were Mary Vassar and Cathy...maybe next time? Thank you, Frank and Daryl, for going the distance to be with us!

Cubbon

After an entire month of deliberating between "Cubbon" and "Wils," as a name for this sweet boy, we are officially calling him Cubbon. I think we called him "Genius" for so long it was really hard to give him another name! Here are some pics of him at about three weeks old.

He is such an amazing baby: never up more than once at night, not a spit-uppper, never dirties his diaper at nighttime - daytime only, stays in the same outfit for 24 hours, not fussy...truly a delightful little person. Thank you to all who are praying for us. It shows!

Lolli arrived for a visit on October 13th and then Pops joined us October 26th. They left November 4th and we're still recovering from the blues of them leaving. Our time with them was wonderful. They were a HUGE help with the children and, of course, Cubbon. They rode back and forth to the school each day, helped pack lunches and wash dishes and do homework. They read and read and read to Lady and "filled her tank" during a time when she would've otherwise been slightly neglected. They changed diapers, bounced, rocked, held and held Cubbon. They got to see the kids in some of their extra-curricular activities and even manged to do a little Bangalore sightseeing. Oh yes, they also brought over 1/8 of the United States in their luggage! It was a thrill each day to see what wonderful treat would make its way from one of their bags. Thank you, Mom and Dad!