Poem for my sweet baby boy

I came across this poem tonight and thought of Zach.

KISSES IN THE WIND
I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.
I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.
Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.
May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.
Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.
But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.
May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.

More of My Story

First I wanted to share my favorite picture of Zach with you. This picture makes me want to reach in and pick him up.

I wanted to tell you how I made the decision to adopt and where Zach's name came from. For several years I tried to adopt from the U.S. but did not have any luck because I am single. After lots of frustration and being upset all the time I started looking in to International Adoption and was drawn to Guatemala. I went to talk with my friends Pastor Michael and Rose. Rose told me about an agency that she use to work for in Kentucky that did International Adoptions. I was so excited that I went home and printed out the application from that agency. Over the next few days I filled out the application and prayed over it making sure I was making the right decision. One night I had a dream that I went to pick up my child. When I arrived home there were several friends and family at the airport to greet us. I introduced everyone to my son Zachary. I knew the next morning that this was exactly what I was suppose to do. After my application was accepted I went through a phone orientation. I was asked if I wanted a boy or girl. I told them it didn't matter. They told me that I would get a boy then. Right then I knew for sure that the path I am going down is exactly where I am suppose to be. It has not been an easy road so far, but I think we appreciate things a lot more if they don't come easy for us. Plus the reward at the end is worth every bump and hill. I have the best support system with family and friends. They are my strength to get through every day until the day I get to pick up my little guy and I am so very thankful for each and every one of them. Zach is so loved by each and every one of them already and they have not even met him yet.

Meet Zach

I have always wanted to be a mom. 15 months ago I started the process of adopting a beautiful baby boy from Guatemala. I started the adoptoion process in December 2006. May 2, 2007 I received a referral for Zachary who was two months old at that time. The minute I layed eyes on the picture of him, I knew he was my son. There has been many ups and downs, but it will all be worth it in the end. I am currently in PGN waiting for the final approval. I think the waiting is the hardest part. In the beginning there was always something that needed to be filled out, notarized, authenticated mailed, etc. but now all there is to do is wait and pray that Zach will be home soon.