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Originally Posted By Beth ClarkI would be interested in hearing from IMH older kids adopted between 1977 to 1988 who may remember me. I also lived at IMH during those times but am not an adoptee.Beth or better known as "Bethie"
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I see that most of these posts are pretty old, but thought I would make any information I have available for those interested. I was a volunteer escort through Americans for International Aid and Adoption. I made several trips to IMH in the early 80's (sorry I don't remember exact dates). Although we usually didn't know the names of adopting families, some parents did send photos and letters to the escorts. I've had all of you on my heart lately and just wanted to let you know that there have always been some who pray for you and care for you. I always knew that God had a plan for each one of you and went to great lengths to rescue you. Being involved with IMH and AIAA was one of the biggest blessings in my life.
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Beth, I am not sure if you check this anymore. I was adopted back in January 1987 and my name in the orphanage was Medhesrai (pronounced Med-Hess-Ray). I was wondering if you have any information or even remember me from that time I was there? I was born in September of 1986. I have hand written letters from your mom Cheri to my adoptive parents years after we were adopted. Here is my information should you be able to respond: karina.westrate@gmail.comThank you!
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My name is Samuel UTTAM Wirtz, I was born in Calcutta on March 3rd, 1987. I was given to IMH in india, and adopted in early August of 1987. My wife found and pointed your post out to me. I figured that if you worked/volunteered with IMH, then maybe just maybe out of a miracle you may remember me!I have a hole in my heart and that hole has been there and never shrunk since the day I first was in America. I may have only been 5 months old but I have never known my birth Mother and have been stonewalled at every turn and told that no records were kept and that it would be more than impossible to attempt a search!
My name is Samuel UTTAM Wirtz, I was born in Calcutta on March 3rd, 1987. I was given to IMH in india, and adopted in early August of 1987. My wife found and pointed your post out to me. I figured that if you worked/volunteered with IMH, then maybe just maybe out of a miracle you may remember me!I have a hole in my heart and that hole has been there and never shrunk since the day I first was in America. I may have only been 5 months old but I have never known my birth Mother and have been stonewalled at every turn and told that no records were kept and that it would be more than impossible to attempt a search!
Hi everyone, This is a fairly old thread, but I wanted to connect. I am not from IMH, but my Mother is (born in ~1968, adopted in mid to late 70's). She is always looking for ways to connect with her roots, but has struggled over the years. We are finally planning a trip for her to visit India again and are working on finding funding. Does anyone know if there are opportunities for IMH adoptees to return to India? Any suggestions on how to pursue this?Thank you all. -Tamara
Tamara,You should check with the Ties Program. They have a scholarship program that may help pay for one of their trips. They are very good.Good LuckChris
Hi everyone, This is a fairly old thread, but I wanted to connect. I am not from IMH, but my Mother is (born in ~1968, adopted in mid to late 70's). She is always looking for ways to connect with her roots, but has struggled over the years. We are finally planning a trip for her to visit India again and are working on finding funding. Does anyone know if there are opportunities for IMH adoptees to return to India? Any suggestions on how to pursue this?Thank you all. -Tamara
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Tamara,You should check with the Ties Program. They have a scholarship program that may help pay for one of their trips. They are very good.Good LuckChristhanks, i did the same!
Hi everyone, This is a fairly old thread, but I wanted to connect. I am not from IMH, but my Mother is (born in ~1968, adopted in mid to late 70's). She is always looking for ways to connect with her roots, but has struggled over the years. We are finally planning a trip for her to visit India again and are working on finding funding. Does anyone know if there are opportunities for IMH adoptees to return to India? Any suggestions on how to pursue this?Thank you all. -Tamara
I was at the orphanage, I was born in 1983 and wasn't adopted to America til 84-85. I just went through my adoption papers and found this name.
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