Our first day in Atlanta we had the chance to reconnect with Nicole and Chris. We traveled together in China 2 years ago. Nicole and I first contacted each other through an online group when we realized we would be traveling at the same with our agency. We then met up in Bejing and toured and laughed and maintained normal together for those days. Nicole and Hailey really connected since Nicole and Chris had their darling MaKenna back home in Georgia with Gramma and Grampa. Our tours and times in Bejing were memorable ( again our camera died). We were together during all of the sights, sounds, yes, smells, of Bejing. Then, we parted ways when they left Bejing for Nanchang and we headed further south to Guangzhou. We each spent a week having the life changing experience of meeting our littles ones at Civil Affairs buildings. We fumbled through our days until the Davis family ( as well as the Arial's from NC) arrived in Guangzhou to finialize their paperwork. It was more laughs and tears as we made our way through the maze of parenting via adoption. It may seem strange to connect so closely with someone, but so much was alinged for us. We were in a new country, we were seeing amazing sights, and we were there together as we prepared to welcome a new child into our lives. Although Tommy and Hanna are 6 months apart and came from different provinces, we share the same "Family" day which, in the adoption, is like having the same birthday. Being far away from home and having a life changing experience certainly creates a life long friendship. We wish we could've had more time with the Davis' on our recent trip to Atlanta. But the best part, was picking up right where we left off. There is nothing that compares to the feeling you get when you are with true friends. We cherish so much. Wonderful day, wonderful friends. Another blessing to count.
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