Update

After posting yesterday I went and got Maria from school. We chatted about her day, what she learned, her homework, etc (yes, this is part of our normal routine....I think I know more about what happens at school than some of the teachers). Then I told her I had some news that wasn't going to make her happy. I slowly told her about Zack's family visiting him and about how he has a new friend and doesn't want to be adopted. She immediately began to cry and ask "why". I calmed her down and explained that Zack doesn't want to leave his new friend, that it would be hard for him and that I'm sure she could understand why he feels that way. I also explained that a lot of very concerned mommas were trying to work out a plan to allow her to talk to him...either on Skype or by phone. She was very worried that he had forgotten her (totally normal). I asked her if she was mad and Maria shared she was sad and mad at Zack. Later at home I did some messaging to some of the people involved and let them know that Maria was very upset about Zack's choice. I was told that Zack does remember Maria. I let them know that if they wanted us to call we would do so around 6am our time (2pm Bulgarian time). First thing this morning I checked and had a phone to call...they were waiting for us to call. After locating my international phone cards we made the call. Talking via speaker phone isn't the easiest...but for the first time in almost 15 months we heard Zack's voice. Zack's first words were "Maria how are you? I'm sorry. I'm coming to America." The phone call was short, but gave Maria the biggest smile. She and I are both thrilled that Zack will be adopted and coming to the US. Thankfully his soon to be adoptive family still wants him and realizes there will be some challenges, but they are willing to face those challenges with him.

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