In life, there are those who you know you can count on for anything at anytime; through good and the bad, you know that they will always be by your side. Who would have thought that perfect strangers would cross paths and become lifelong friends?
It’s rare that when you meet someone for the very first time you instantly hit it off. Well in this situation this was the case and to this day I am blessed to call these folks my friends. It all began back in October 2001 while I was at the Vietnamese Adoption conference with VAN. My wife and I had met another couple from Fargo, North Dakota. Chris, who also was an adoptee and his wife Krista were just as eager as we were to have interaction with other adoptees. We met at the first event and during the weekend slowly grew together. By the end of the weekend we were doing all we could to hang out with each other. After the conference we went down to Pike Street Market and spent the rest of the day together.
Before we parted ways we each vowed to stay in touch and arrange times when we can meet up and see each other. To this day we have held true to our promise. We have since been together at future VAN events, heritage camps, and other activities.
Chris has truly been a life line for me because anytime I needed someone to chat with he’s always been available. We think a lot a like and we have so much in common; almost like brothers. Which is why we call ourselves the Asian brothers from another mother. You see, we may not come from the same blood family, but we do share the same heritage.
Chris and Krista are truly a part of my extended family. Through the years we have experienced some rough times together and shared a lot of heart felt moments. I owe a lot of my hurdle crossings to Chris and Krista. You two are truly a set of amazing people and I love you guys to death. Thank you for being a part of my life.
It’s rare that when you meet someone for the very first time you instantly hit it off. Well in this situation this was the case and to this day I am blessed to call these folks my friends. It all began back in October 2001 while I was at the Vietnamese Adoption conference with VAN. My wife and I had met another couple from Fargo, North Dakota. Chris, who also was an adoptee and his wife Krista were just as eager as we were to have interaction with other adoptees. We met at the first event and during the weekend slowly grew together. By the end of the weekend we were doing all we could to hang out with each other. After the conference we went down to Pike Street Market and spent the rest of the day together.
Before we parted ways we each vowed to stay in touch and arrange times when we can meet up and see each other. To this day we have held true to our promise. We have since been together at future VAN events, heritage camps, and other activities.
Chris has truly been a life line for me because anytime I needed someone to chat with he’s always been available. We think a lot a like and we have so much in common; almost like brothers. Which is why we call ourselves the Asian brothers from another mother. You see, we may not come from the same blood family, but we do share the same heritage.
Chris and Krista are truly a part of my extended family. Through the years we have experienced some rough times together and shared a lot of heart felt moments. I owe a lot of my hurdle crossings to Chris and Krista. You two are truly a set of amazing people and I love you guys to death. Thank you for being a part of my life.
