In Loving Memory of Supriya Yeggoni

Supriya was born on July 2, 2007, and she passed away on June 26, 2008. She lived in an orphanage in Bangalore, India run by the Missionaries of Charity (founded by Mother Teresa). She was literally an angel from heaven, all were drawn instantly to her.

My sister, Jenny, and her husband, Mohan, were waiting to be her foster and subsequently her adoptive parents. They spent many hours in the orphanage with her, and would have moved in to the orphanage if the Mother Superior had allowed it! They fell instantly in love with Supriya and hated having to say goodbye each visit.

All of the family is deeply saddened by this tragic loss, we felt like Supriya was already a part of us, and of course, she always will be.

I write the words to a children's song from our church that Jen said she kept thinking of when she thought about Supriya:

Heavenly Father, are you really there?

And do you hear and answer every child's prayer?

Some say that heaven is far away,

But I feel it close around me as I pray.

Pray, He is there.

Speak, He is listening.

You are His child,

His love now surrounds you.

He hears your prayer,

He loves the children,

Of such is the kingdom,

The kingdom of Heaven.

We love and miss you, Supi...

Father's Day/My Birthday

To celebrate my birthday and Father's Day we went to Galveston with my family. Esther and Benji came up from Austin. The boys had so much fun! Initially Isaac was upset because his feet were dirty (the sand), but eventually got used to it, and he surprised us all by jumping the waves with his Tio Mincho and not feeling scared! He even fell in (completely under) and didn't cry! We got to the beach a lot later than we expected, but enjoyed it nonetheless!

Father's Day Pics

Summertime--Javier

Javi is kicking and kicking already in the pool! He is happy anywhere as long as he has something in his mouth!

Tummy time! Javi is changing so quickly! He is already seven and half months! He broke his first tooth, he loves eating solids, he sits up by himself, and he is always smiling or laughing. When is he is tired or hungry, however, he shrieks! He really has developed a VERY high pitched and VERY loud scream--its embarassing when he does it in public!

Summertime--Isaac

Isaac loves going with his Abuelo to the garden! He picks carrots, tomatoes, and peppers, and either eats them right away or carries them with him everywhere! He is used to my sister's two golden retrievers, Bailey and Simha. Considering how fearful he is of most things, he seems to like the dogs!

This is where Isaac is most comfortable--the edge of the pool! We try to get him into deeper waters, which he will reluctantly, and clinging on for dear life!