Finally Lily and Jia were recently reunited and spent an evening together. She was so quiet on the 2 hr ride there, not saying a word. I can't imagine was she was thinking because anything that reminds her of China brings back so many emotions. When we turned onto their street I saw them sitting there and a big lump formed in my throat and my eyes began to water. I knew that it was going to be special but I cannot put into words how it felt to finally meet Jia and her mom in person.




She certainly didn't disappoint, the very first text I got from Jia's mom just minutes after I had left said that Lily was talking up a storm. I hated I didn't get to witness it but I am so happy they got to spend time together. We are committed to staying in touch and keeping these girls connected. For Lily, Jia is the only significant connection to her past she has. Jia absolutely means the word to her, not a day goes by that she doesn't talk about her friend.