Patrick and Carrie met because of their association to Menaul School. She taught there in the 80's and he served on the Board as President for many years over the last decade. She taught his younger brother there in 1984, and several of his children have attended Menaul School.

Carrie, Chloe and Robin spent time every summer at Chinese and Vietnamese Heritage Camps. The importance of cultural knowledge cannot be overestimated. We loved both camps and want to help other adoptive families benefit from the experience as well.

Patrick's daughter Beatrice was adopted in China through Lifeline Children's Services.