Three Years After Leaving Taiwan, Adopted Girl Gets Surprise Reunion
Summary
A mother in South Carolina arranged a surprise reunion between her adopted daughter, Abby, and Abby’s childhood friend Emma from Taiwan after nearly three years apart. The girls had formed a close bond in Taiwan before Abby was adopted, and the two families maintained contact through video calls and finally met in person during a visit to Tennessee.Key Facts
- Sarah Plazak adopted siblings Abby (8) and Sam (9) from Taiwan in December 2023.
- Abby grew up in a foster home in Taiwan and spoke Mandarin and Amis but little English.
- Abby and Emma, who has Taiwanese and American heritage, were close childhood friends in Taiwan.
- Before Abby left Taiwan, Emma’s family gave her a photo album as a keepsake and to help future contact.
- The two families stayed in touch through video calls after Abby’s adoption.
- The families arranged a surprise in-person reunion in Tennessee in August 2024.
- Abby and Emma spent three days together visiting a children’s museum, zoo, and playing outdoors.
- The reunion was emotional and joyful for both girls and their families.
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