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The Huynh-Phung Family | My Family Diary

1 minute read | Thao and her three sons, Lee, Lou and Stephen know firsthand how moving to a new place can be quite a challenging journey at first. Thao,...
Last updated: July 1, 2026

The Barahona Family | My Family Diary

3 minute read | Gladys Barahona grew up in Central America in the country of Honduras surrounded by the loving care of her family and friends where she spent her...
Last updated: July 1, 2026

The Castaño Family | My Family Diary

3 minute read | Daniel Castaño grew up in Colombia surrounded by friends and family. His father passed on early on during his childhood and he grew up alongside his...
Last updated: July 1, 2026

Thao Huynh | My Family Diary

2 minute read | Thao was born in Dalat, Vietnam, and emigrated to the United States in 1975, and later to Utah in 1982. Thao grew up primarily in boarding...
Last updated: July 1, 2026

Lee Phung | My Family Diary

3 minute read | Lee grew up in Vietnam and spent his early years with his mom in Vietnam. Later, he moved to Saigon with his parents, where one of...
Last updated: July 1, 2026

Lou Phung | My Family Diary

3 minute read | Lou was born in Saigon, Vietnam, but grew up primarily in the United States after his family emigrated to Delta, Colorado. Lou has fond memories of...
Last updated: July 1, 2026

Stephen Phung | My Family Diary

3 minute read | Stephen Phung was born in Delta, Colorado, after his family had emigrated to the United States. Stephen remembers little about his time in Colorado but holds...
Last updated: July 1, 2026