So, Zack brought up the orphanage with grandma and Auntie Stephanie yesterday. Here is what it sounded like as he replayed it for me later all on his own after all the other kids had fallen fast asleep:
Dome Detsky no parks...no clothes; clothes blah...no shoes (poonchy lip)...no pajamas...no bikes...no swimming pools (look of sadness)...no yum yums; yum yums blah...no brush your teeth blah...no brush my a hair blah...no Zack's spot (bed)...no momma (very sad eyes followed by a huge smile and a hug)...no toys...no Stepha...no Uncle Jerry...no Uncle Shoe...no Gina...no Josh ee Kenny...DOME DETSKY BLAH... pause - smirk - Sophia semi lote dome detsky (giggle) Translation: (send Sophia back) giggle giggle giggle... Then he says no to sending her back. He was kidding. He said DOME DETSKY BLAH - Momma's doma karashow (good).
To which I said, I will love you forever. I showed him with sign language that no matter how big he gets, he will always be momma's boy and always be able to be at momma's doma. He smiled and then went into Zack mode as he climbed up on my shoulders to touch the ceiling to show me just how long he wanted to stay - until he is as tall as the ceiling. Forever, my boy!
Precious - that is what this conversation was - start to finish. What a miracle it is to see his life changed forever. I saved my tears for later because I wanted him to sense the celebration of it all!
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I witnessed this wonderful exchange and it really blessed my heart, so I can only imagine the feelings it caused you! It really puts into perspective for me how everything you went thru - the cost, the drama, the delays, choosing to ignore those self-righteous people who judged you - to save these two beautiful children from a pretty horrible existence. Now, they are in a home where so many love them, where they are cared for and fed more then they ever have, and where they are taught the love of Christ.
Wow......now THAT is what I would call having a life of substance! Thank you Deana for hearing the call of God and then acting on it!
What a great moment. So glad he gets it and enjoys being home with you and Sophia.
Those kids have really blossomed since coming home. You have a very loving and wonderful family.
aw zack sounds like me...he wanted to send sophia back and i wanted to send allie back when i was about his age....only i wasnt kidding haha 0=]
Thank you for sharing such a loving moment between Mom and son. It brought tears to my eyes.
oh my goodnesss.
cuteee.
awwww.
Wow D, that is a very touching story. The kids are so blessed to have you as their momma. Keep the stories coming. JT
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