It seems that all the journey's of life start in a different way. This one for Bill started almost 7 years to the day, the day we arrived in America.  We arrived into the ever famous JFK to spend a few days with my sister she was living on Long Island, (now in Pensacola). We wanted to spend some time seeing the sights of NY again. We saw the Statue of Liberty, went out to Ellis Island. Took photo's in the exact same spot we had back April 2001, the skyline of the city  had since changed dramatically. The Twin Towers where missing. Those 2 pictures hang side by side on the wall at our house, one with the Towers and the other without. It hangs there so we will never forget. Never forget what an amazing country we now live in. Never forget what it means to be an American. I know I previously said that my heart is in Hungary, but I am still American. It is home, it is where we come back to. On my travels when people ask, where I am from, I am proud to say I am from America. (I can now say that in louder voice thanks to Pres. Obama. During the W years, I don't think I was so proud). As I mentioned before, I am glad that my parents made the bold move and "escaped" from Hungary to come here.We made the move back to the states to give Sophie a better home, a better place to live and play.  I know we have accomplished that. If we would have stayed in HU, I don't think we would be able to go and see the places we have seen and to be able to continue on our Road to Shangri La.There were 347 people who became US Citizens at the ceremony in Tampa yesterday. They came from 79 different countries. It was a moving ceremony, with lots of laughter and applause and also some tears, happy tears. The participants all seemed so proud, and with every right. I just want my hubby to know that I am proud of him. He did it. Now we can all use the "US Citizen" line at the airport. As Sophie would say, Good job Daddy!! |
