December 21st 2008 - We got the phone call!

Hi Alexandre,

Your father and I were watching a movie when the phone rang at around 9:30 pm, I did not recognize the number, but did the voice.... it was Dorinda, telling me that you were waiting for us in Vung Tau, and that you will be ready for us in about 3-4 months. Alexandre, I can't tell you how much I have been dreaming of this phone call! Your father and I can't believe that you will be with us in no time!! right now, you are 2 1/2 months old and you are just perfect. Your birthday is September 26th 2008. You have been at the orphanage for 3 weeks now and you are very alert. Now I just can't wait to meet you and show you how much we just love you.

What a dream come true for us Alexandre, as you will be for me "Alexandre the great"

Love you

Your mother Dominique
xxoo

October 13th 2008

Hi,

Your father and I went to a meeting on October 13th that TDH was holding concerning our trip, as you know we are the next to be called so we want to be prepared in every way ;o) The course was given by Thierry Tranvanthoan and Dre Charo Rodriguez, who both have adopted from Vietnam, in the south region. We really loved all the information they gave us about what to expect, what to do, where to go etc... now, it is only a question of time that we that phone call from Dorinda... We can't wait to have you in our arms!

September 21st 2008

Hi Alexandre,

Your father and I just came back from the annual Pique-Nique Terre Des Hommes do once a year and it was great!! Dorinda and her husband was there and so was Twee. Twee works for TDH in Vietnam for years and she takes care off all the orphanages from North to South. She is just amazing! But the best part is that I got to talk to her a bit one on one. She told me that your teddy bear Chester is safe and sound in Vietnam and is waiting for you, she also told me that your father and I are next to be called.... WOW.. so that means that we can get a phone call any day now. We are so excited!!

September 4th 2008

Hi Alexander,

Well, I have two good news to share with you today, first Chantal, Marie-Felix's mom is going to get her in Vietnam in two months. She will be from the south region, Vau Thug. Your father and I are so happy for them as we know that Marie-Felix will be so loved, the second good news is that your grand-father Guy made you a beautiful wooden stool with hearts on each side. I can't wait for you to see it and for you to use it when you will be big.

Everyone loves you so much, even though you are not here yet. We are patiently waiting for you with open arms my little one!

July 26th 2008

I got you a gift.... your father and I went to Built-A-Bear and got you your very own bear! it is so soft, I can't wait for you to see it. And the best part of it is when you squeeze his right paw he will speak to you. I can't wait for you to see it!

Dorinda is in Vietnam right now and will only be back August 6th but she told me to give her the bear, so now it is in Vietnam and they are just waiting to give it to you. I am hoping you will get it soon!

We named it Chester, as I figured that everyone should have a Chester in there life!

Can't wait to see you Alexandre!

June 4th 2008

I just received an email from Dorinda.. I always get a bit nervous / excited when I receive emails from her as we just never know what she has to say... but today, Wow, I had to read it twice as it said that we are number 5 for a boy!! Yahoo!!!!!

I can count that on one hand!! LOL - You will be here in no time. I truly believe that Chester is now watching over you and will make sure you will be coming home soon! He will be your guardian angel!

May 20th 2008

Hi Alexandre,

Today is a sad day as Chester left us, God needed another angel and picked him. If you has ask me, God could not have picked a better angel then Chester.

Chester did so many wooded toys for you before he was with God, I just can't wait for you to see them, he made you a train set, train book ends and a beautiful rocking horse! he loved you so much, even before you were already here.

He would tell all his friends that we were expecting you soon and he could not wait for you to meet them all. Now Chester has another job as he will be your angel, as I am sure he will be watching over you all the time! See you soon Alexandre. Love you!

Last Mother's day without you!

Today is a very special day, as I know that next year you will be in my arms for mother's day. Your father and I just can't wait for you to be with us!! Love you so much Alexandre!

March 24th 2008

Great news!! - I received an email from Dorinda and she told us that we are number 8!! Yahoo! - so that would mean that we will be going to get you soon, boy I can't wait to have you in my arms and love you to pieces!!

January 11th

Hi,

Well, you received your first Dr Seuss books today, I can't wait to start reading them to you, I will try to get as many as I can before you arrive. So they will all be waiting for you..

Januray 7th

Well there has been a few emails going around with TDH and the Manager Dorinda, the one that assigns all the children to the parents sent me an email yesterday to let me know that we are not number 8 but 12. I was a bit sad as I can't wait to have you in my arms but I am telling myself that you are taking your time as you want to be ready as well ;o).