Inquiring minds want to know...

if a partially eaten apple can be flushed down the toilet?



Answer: Yes, but not much else can follow! ;-)



Yesterday afternoon, when the toilet didn't flush the way it should, we had a pretty good idea that Zach had decided to flush something that didn't really belong in the toilet. After plunging with no success, Steve went to the hardward store and bought an auger. Low and behold, he managed to pull out a partially eaten apple. We tried to get the point across that apples and toys don't belong in the toilet -- only toilet paper does. We'll have to wait and see if we achieved success in that endeavor.

All things considered, Zach has done a tremendous job getting used to his new life. He now has a scooter, has tried roller blades, and has his own toy horse to play with his sisters. He is sleeping well, even though he is down to one sister sleeping on his floor each night. We are praising God for his adjustment. He is always smiling and seems to roll with whatever comes his way.

We went to church on Sunday and he was overwhelmed with the reception. We are so thankful for the joy with which he was received. The kids in his Sunday school class were so excited that he was joining them. It truly blessed my heart that they were so eager to get to know him. We are blessed with a wonderful church family.

The girls are doing a great job helping him get to know everything. Eliza has taken it upon herself to listen to our Chinese language CDs to try to learn more words to communicate with her new brother. They are getting him acquainted with the other kids in the neighborhood and he seems to be fitting right in.

Here are some pictures of his first days at home. Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and your enthusiasm in following our journey.