A few weeks ago, we were invited to an African Family Gathering. They meet four times a year. This would be their 3rd meeting of the year with the next one being in November. I thought it would be great for us to go to meet other families that look like us and share our experiences.
It was in Bellingham, which is an hour north of us. I wasn't looking forward to the drive with the kids but thought we should at least go and check it out. It was held at a gym in a park.
Most of the adopted kids were from Ethiopia, with the newest one arriving in the USA 3 days ago. I got to know one family that adopted two kids, 12 and 9, plus they have 4 bio kids that are older. It was nice to share our stories with one another.
There was also an African family there from Lesotho, which is really close to the country Naomi is from. They were so excited to meet Naomi and said she was a beautiful, strong African girl. They were all built exactly like Naomi (body). A lot of people from Ethiopia are built more slender and very different from our daughter.
Naomi enjoyed running around with the other kids. Micah and Jacob just hung out together.
As we were walking back to the car, with a huge smile Naomi said "Mom, those kids were all black like me!"
That made it all worth it!
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Ah from the mouths of babes...
Jenn, that is awesome. I know that your willingness to drive all that way will speak volumes to Naomi. So glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
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