Ready to Come Home

Well, we made it to Delhi. It took us over 2 1/2 hours to get to our hotel. I spoke to a friend of mine in New Delhi and he said the area we're staying in is the most congested area of all New Delhi. Good for cheap shopping, but even he said he only comes to the Karol Baugh area once a year.

The traffic is unreal. 4 lane roads condensed to one lane because people park their cars in the middle of the road. And that one lane is crowded with cars coming both ways... not just cars, but motorcycles, bicycles, cows pulling carts, people pulling carts, people pedaling on bike rickshaws, people walking, cars honking, and stray dogs running across the road. I have never seen anything like it. It is so unreal. Our driver couldn't find our hotel, so he just stopped the car in the middle of the road and left us. Didn't say a word. We had no idea where he was, we were just left in the middle of the road with all these faces staring at us. Finally he came back. I guess the directions he got were useless b/c he continued to drive us around, while swearing in Hindi for at least another 45 minutes.

The trip to the Embassy went well, but the doctor was out, so we couldn't get Nandini's physical done. We'll do that in the morning and then go for her visa interview tomorrow at 11:00. I pray we can get it done in time.
Nandini has reverted back to Emotional Shutdown mode. It's all too much for her. Right now, she can't stand the sight of me. I planted a kiss on her at the embassy and she had a breakdown and cried and cried. She is attached to Mom, but cries everytime we put her down or even try to sit down with her on our lap, so we just end up pacing back and forth with her all day. I know it'll get better, but we're in for a rough adjustment.

Okay, our food is coming. Plus, I'm so exhausted, I just can't really think of much to say.

Maybe I'll more tomorrow.

Leslie

Comments

Anonymous said…
leslie,
wow i'm not even there and am exhausted just by hearing about your experience for the day.yeah nandini will have to take in all of what she has been through but in time she will get better i know yall are tired and want it all done now,but just give it some time that's all i know it's easier said then done that's my motto for you for right now.on the brighter side for me though i went into jimmie ray's school for a meeting this am,and one of his rescource teachers asked me if i was looking for work i told her i used to be a sub at the head start in joplin and she said that the school district is always looking for subs and that i didn't have to have any college degree here in oklahoma to sub so i'm going to go talk to the administration building and see what i can do i think that's pretty cool.so just hang in there about nandini and i'll talk to you later take care.love yall,christie
1:55 PM
Paddy said…
Good luck at the Dr's and embassy. The Dr might give you some antibiotics to clear up that ear infection before you get on the flight - my kids act crazy when they have ear infections and just 2 doses of the antibiotic clears up the ears and makes them feel good again.

Waiting to see you home safe and sound with Nandini.

paddy
1:58 PM
Anonymous said…
Praying for a better day for you and Nandini and your Mom! Did I tell you that I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HER?!!! She sounds so beautiful!

Get well soon Nandini :)

Love,

Julie and family
5:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh Leslie! My heart is breaking for you- you sound so exhausted! I'm praying like crazy for you here. I know this is the hard part but SOON Nandini will be planting big kisses right back on you! Hang in there- can't wait to see you guys! (((HUGS))) Amy
6:07 PM
Dreama said…
Oh Leslie,
We are praying for you, your mom and Nandini. If anyone can get her to overcome her emotional shut down...you can!

Love,
Dreama, Mike and Kids
8:13 PM
sandwichinwi said…
Oh, Leslie, this is the hardest part--hang in there! Everything you're describing, I'm right there with you!

Try to get the same driver each day to the Sri Nanak so you don't have to reinvent the wheel each time. We used Vinod whom Jim De sent us--he is TERRIFIC! I know Jim De was a little miffed that we were in KArol Bagh, but it REALLY was only bad during rush hour. And yes, the shopping was GREAT!

Everything she's doing is normal, don't worry! Get well, soon, Nandini!!

Blessings,
Sandwich
8:29 PM
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