As I helped Megan study for her vocabulary test, I flipped through my emails on my phone and WHOA! What's this?? I had all but given up ever hearing a response to our letter we sent way back in December. You vaguely remember I'm sure, the care package we were told was delivered to the orphanage door, beyond that was a mystery. Well not only pictures but answers to almost all our questions. So without further adeau....A glimpse into who Timmy is!
His favorite color is RED! I actually already some how knew this. Not psychic or in a weird way, from day one ordered his first ever super soft blankey in color red, bought him a winter coat...of course wanted the red one NOT the blue one! I really believe a momma just knows these things in her heart!
He loves sports, to play outside and especially loves to slide. Boy will he fit in well with this outdoorsy, sports nut family. Already thinking of what cool backyard fort with a killer slide we will be building at our next house!
He has two best friends... oddly they all three share the same last name "Zhang", must be the Chinese version of Smith??? He shares his room with several boys.
His favorite food is lollipops! How funny is that! Beau is already excited to introduce Skittles to him.
Toy cars are his favorite toy. Um, check... we currently have an enormous bin of those. He would like his "own" toys, clothes and some snacks as gifts.
Melt your heart moment...The first thing he wants to do when he is finally HOME, play with my new family outside.
They were kind enough to send current measurements of him. Appears he is making great strides! The only set of measurements I've had were his 2 year old numbers. Sadly at 2, he not only didn't even make the bottom curve of the growth chart, but was well below it. He is currently on the curve of the chart and although small, he's beautifully keeping pace with his peers.
Now the bombshell moment...As most of you know already, Our beloved dog attacked Megan during one of his nightmares. She is recovering nicely, but we knew we would have to give him away- or worse- if no home could be found. Gunner leaves on Saturday to the most perfect of situations, a 25 acre farm and a pointer brother and sister to share his life with. Although bitter sweet Timothy's last answer to a question Wes asked regarding if he likes dogs. His response was, He does not like dogs at all. God's plan always works! I just wish HE had left Megan's face outta it! But HE knew Gunner needed to go and provided a most amazing solution to this terrible situation.
Getting the flip-book of family pictures, my best friend so thoughtfully made, ready to send. I'm sure he is curious what we look like. What a perfect ending to one tough month we have trudged through. One last picture....cuz one is NEVER enough! Not sure why they always have the orphans in China do this odd "pulp fiction" like greeting?? but it appears they think we Americans dig it? Peace out to you too Timmy!
