“Beihai Sisters” Reunion

On October 16, 2006 we held our daughter, Maya, for the first time. We didn’t realize at the time that we not only gained a daughter on that day, but an entire extended family as well. The seven other families that received their daughters with us on that day have become like family to us. We spent two weeks together in China as we all adjusted to being new parents and we share many common memories of those days. We have a reunion every summer so that the girls can stay connected with each other. This year it was at Paris Landing State Park in Tennessee. They play, swim, laugh and just enjoy being with other girls that share a common background. I’m sure at this young age they don’t realize the incredible bond they share, but hopefully as they grow older they can stay connected and have each other to lean on and share their feelings about their adoption. The “Beihai Sisters”, as we call them, will have many memories of their annual reunions to share as well. At the top of the list, I’m sure, will be all the pictures they had to pose for over the years!