We got an update on Zach today! It's funny because I was actually in the middle of an online group discussion of how annoying it was that we've waited so long with no news and how I wasn't expecting to get any update at all by this point. I hit "send" on that comment and then clicked over to my email, within just a few minutes, our update popped up in the inbox! Praise God for the gift of news!
He seems to be healthy, and is weighing in at a whopping 33 lbs.! Yet again, we are blessed to know that he is clearly fed well. The other interesting part is that the update says he's currently living with a foster family, and there are two foster siblings in the home. This isn't really a rare occurrence, but for some reason, it hasn't really crossed my mind as a possibility for him. My head has been spinning all night. Who are these foster parents? Will we get to meet them? How attached are they to him? How attached is he to them? What about the other kids? How long has Zach been in their home? What if they want to remain in contact? Some people get excited about that possibility. I haven't had long enough to consider what I think about it. See? Mind spinning.
And I am particularly curious about what he's been doing while I thought about all this tonight. You see, it's already the tomorrow in China right now. And today/tomorrow (love that space-time continuum!) is Zach's birthday. Are they celebrating? Will this day be any different for him than any other?
We so hoped to have him home before this day, but the Lord has other plans. We are so close to travel right now... Literally at the front of the line right now for TA. Still hoping and praying that we will hear news before next Wednesday. Still hoping and praying to make the Chinese New Year cutoff.
In the meantime, I am so thankful for news. I am thankful for the gift of being able to see how strong and healthy he looks. I am thankful that he is in a family setting. I pray that these foster parents are truly kind and loving to him. It is hard to be this close to holding him, but still so uncertain.
Happy Birthday, Zach! Your family loves you so much and we are busting at the seams, ready to come and get you! It won't be too much longer! I hope you're having a really fun day!
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