After the unbelievable
beginning to this new children/parent relationship, it baffles my mind that we
agreed to the following: “A local tv station wants to interview you about your
story. Everyone knows about ChaCha’s condition, and they want to do an
interview with you! Will you do it?”
Sure…why not?!? Haha…oh my.
Turns out, it was a
newspaper…probably best…ended up being a photographer instead of a videographer
that would’ve captured the insanity of the interview. Was actually comical to
some degree…again, mostly from my perspective. We agreed to meet in our hotel
lobby...which turned out to be both a blessing and a curse…J Zoe sat ever so sweetly on my lap the entire
time…even fell asleep. Zane on the other hand was in constant yelling and full
speed motion mode the entire time…with “Ba Ba” (Daddy) chasing him,
entertaining him, and even wrestling him to the ground when necessary. I shall
use the word “often”…that covers it. Let’s just say that I answered 99% of the
questions in that interview.
The reporter asked very good
questions about our current family dynamic, the reasons why we wanted to adopt
the kids, what will it look like once we get home, and the surgeries that await
our children. While I was careful to not
say anything that would be censored, I pray the things I did say will draw the
“millions” (HAHA) of readers to the One who’s completed the biggest adoption in
history. People continue to be shocked
that we would set out on this journey knowing the needs of these children. Even our guide, who we had an incredible time
with in Zheng Zhou…even sharing privately why we do what we do (she said we
were the first pastor/wife she’d ever had come to adopt…sad) said she didn’t
think the orphanage should accept the same amount for Zoe as they do for other
children…given her condition. I
interpreted that to mean, she wasn’t likely to have a normal life, if any life
at all. Pretty heavy comment.
Regardless, they were very
respectful and kind and seemed to think our kids had found a good home. Apparently we had our game faces on. I’ve asked for a copy to be sent via email
once it goes to print so I’ll be happy to share that with you when the time
comes. I know…pins and needles.
For now, any of you whom
Chris has ever given a hard time to…in any capacity…just know that he “got
his”, and all scores have now been forever and always declared settled. Please apply this to all future scenarios as
well…trust me.
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