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Vietnamese Family

After fleeing Vietnam at the end of the war, Trong’s desire to reunite with his Vietnamese family grew until it was impossible to ignore. Part of Trong’s emptiness was the perceived love, understanding, wisdom, and guidance found in the family unit.

My Mother and Father

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American Family

Heidi and Frank Iverson welcomed Trong into their home and provided stability and care, which changed the whirlpool of loss and uncertainty Trong had experienced so far.

Almost Adopted Family 1

I had the honor of meeting a kind-hearted Caucasian Marine Sergeant from Montana, along with his wonderful Filipina wife, and their adorable daughter, during my time in Subic Bay, Philippines. They showed me extraordinary generosity, offering to adopt me and providing me with clothing and essentials before I was sent to Guam. The Marine promised that we’ll meet again in Montana. Sadly, the adoption didn’t go through, and I lost touch with them.

After Following my foster parents to Hawaii, I learned that this remarkable man had reached out to my foster mother to inquire about my well-being. This act of kindness left a profound impact on me, and I have carried a deep sense of gratitude for him and his family. I hope that through social media, I can reconnect with this incredible Marine and his loved ones. I am forever indebted to them for the kindness they showed me back in 1975.

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Almost Adopted Family 2

Bud, Jeanne, Gary, and Jerry Goran's steadfast and abiding faith, love, and prayers brought them back together.