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Neomi became part of the Beam family this August, joining three other children adopted by Kristen and Dan Beam from Liberia: Emmanuel, Blessing, and Jerry. The Beams have their hands full with their four adopted children, plus two biological kids, Kendra and Nate, as the entire family adjusts to their new member.

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