We met up with Lily and her family last weekend. Lily was in foster care with Calla in China. The girls see each other about 2 times per year and yet they act like they are old friends. Do they know they spent their first 10 months together? Do they know they were born 6 days apart halfway around the world? Do they have some vague memories of playing together and just pick up where they left off? We have a photo of the 2 girls on Calla's dresser, and when she looks at it she will often say, "We haven't seen Lily in awhile." I hope they feel some connection and will draw on this as they get older. Lily has a new sister at home now, but Lily is the closest thing Calla has to one. I would be pleased if she always considered Lily a sister.
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