Kati recalls having a “good” childhood. One that was spent doing things like playing sports and instruments, etc. She says, “everyone knows I was adopted,” so no one asked her about it. Of course, she was also much younger than her two brothers – and the only girl, which can feel different on its own.
But according to Kati, she fit right in with her siblings, who made her feel at home right from the beginning. The boys loved to play with their sister, and she loved to keep them on their toes.
The Note
When Kati was found in the vegetable market in China, just a few days old she was very tiny. The vendor that spotted her found something on her that would shock authorities. Kati had a note attached to her blankets. One that would bring anyone who read it to tears.
The Pohler’s knew that one day, they would share the note with their daughter, too. When she was old enough to hear its content, they would show her.
American Girl
Since Kati was so young when she arrived in the United States, she didn’t have much to compare her experience to. After all, she was just a baby when she left China, so she couldn’t remember anything about her experiences there. What she did know was her new home in the U.S, and she seemed to absolutely love it.
The Pohler’s couldn’t have been happier with their decision to adopt Kati. She was such a sweet and fun-loving little girl and they loved every moment they spent with her.
Moment of Truth
As it happens with any parent, little Kati had grown up to be a young woman in no time at all, it seemed. When Kati turned 18, they knew that her life was going to change forever. They had decided to wait to show her the note that she was found with as a baby until she was an adult – and that day had arrived.
Of course, she knew for her whole life that she was adopted, so it isn’t like they were going to shock her with that. The information that was contained within that note would absolutely shock her, though. Was she ready for this?
Hidden Meaning
The Pohler’s had originally decided to adopt their daughter from China for a few reasons. They had a few family members who’d adopted a child from there already, so with all of their connections, they felt confident about the process. They also had a friend back in China – one who they entrusted with the note with.
To whoever read the note, it was clear that Kati was loved from all four corners of the world. And once she was ready, she’d discover it.