So. 

The only contact you get with your child while they are gone is to follow along on the HEFY Instagram account and wait for pictures to post.

Which I did.

Hourly. 

Haha. Just kidding. 

(Not really).

You are also supposed to get an email from them mid trip too. They even posted on Instagram “parents, check your email tonight” one night. Which I did.

Hourly. 

Just kidding. 

(More like every 30 seconds.)

But, nothing. Nada. Zilch.

That boy has some explainin’ to do, since it’s a long time (18 days!) to not hear a peep.  I’m guessing technical issues were to blame (and they better be real good… Zach… if you are reading this is the LA airport, you better have texted me a dozen times already with your superb excuse).

Anyhow, we did know he was alive and well based on these pics. Here’s what we got (following the first two I already posted; I’ve just included screen shots so the caption can be included too!) 

See that ^^^ check your emails tonight???

This was actually a super cute video. So I was able to see he truly was alive. Lol.

It’s always a “Where’s Waldo/Zach” game for us! Can you spot him?

^^^Ahhh, so they did work?! Or as Josh said, “They are posing as if they worked”…

^^^ Love this!!! That is what service is all about! 

^^^ Hmmmm, Zach looks like he needs his mama to give him a nudge to pay more attention in the devotional.

That’s ok because we get to see him in less than 24 hours!!! Woot woot!!!

I am so grateful that he had this incredible opportunity. I’m so grateful for everyone who helped him achieve the goal to go! I know – even before talking to him – that it will forever be an experience etched in his heart and soul. 

Countdown is on to see that boy!! Can’t wait to hear all about his trip in detail!