The moving article, “Desperately seeking Mariyamma” (‘Ground Zero’ page, Aug.20), has prompted me to offer my help in any way I can to help reunite the siblings. It was heart-warming to read about how Samantha Mari’s American family has brought her up with much love and care, and if she has expressed a desire to meet her family, she deserves every opportunity to have this wish fulfilled. I request Samantha’s parents to share more details about the orphanage from where she was adopted which will greatly aid in efforts to find her younger sister.
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New Delhi
It is touching that Yasamma, now Samantha Mari Tavis, still hasn’t forgotten about her family in India even after 18 long years. This is a story that needs a very happy ending and readers of
Sunanda V. Kurtakoti,
Dharwad, Karnataka
It is sad that in the case of adoptions, families are separated and subject to emotional trauma. You cannot blame the biological parents of the siblings for what has happened, nor can you fault the American family, the Tavises, who have brought up Yasamma with great care and now support their daughter’s quest. I am sure that the publicity the article will have generated will ensure the ultimate aim.
K.L.V. Prasad,
Hanamkonda, Telangana