Bringing Jack Home: December 2007

Thursday, December 13, 2007

China Again

It was only a year ago that we came home from China with our daughter, Jenna. We had heard that she had a "boyfriend" who was looking for her once she had left. Little did we know at the time that they would once again be united.

After being told in January that it is virtually impossible to do identified adoptions in China, we gave up any hope of finding out anything about him, but would continue to wonder how he was doing.

In October, I was surfing the internet and discovered him listed with an agency. I couldn't believe it. The only reason I spotted him on the page of children was that he was wearing the same jacket in the referral picture that our daughter, Jenna had worn in hers. After nearly a month of consulting with doctors, prayer, and seeking counsel, we felt that God was leading us down a familiar path - back to China. We made the decision to bring Liang Xiao Yong, or Jack Zacharias home.

We welcome you to our site and are pleased that you are following us on this journey.

Dan and Michele

Quote from our friend, Andy, giver of photo and favors :0)

Michelle and Dan,
Just wanted you to know that when I saw your son Jack in Pingliang he looked good. He is an obvious favorite at the orphanage, is said to be helpful with the other children, and seems to have a very sweet personality. He was a little shy and not quite sure what to make of me. But I told him through Mrs. Yang that I was a friend and knew that his mom and dad who will be coming soon, love him very much. Also, he seems to be very healthy. His cheeks are full and he is not at all overly thin.

Trish told me she emailed you all about the gift Mrs. Yang gave us for your daughter. We will send it ASAP; just send an address. The staff at the orphanage is very interested in what your family is doing for these two special children. Apparently, your daughter was something of a favorite, too. Yours is a really wonderful story.