Words From a New American

My friend, Josepha, gave this speech at her Naturalization Ceremony.  

Mom is Lady Jane; Aunt Suzi is me.

We are family.

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Congratulations to everyone!!

I thank God for everything He did for all of us here, for my family.

I thank the people of the United States who welcomed my family into safety,  hope and freedom of America.

Especially I thank my Mom!!

Mom – thank you for - Your empathy Your love Your patience with me
Your support in different waysMay God bless you. I love you.

Thank you, Aunt Suzi for all your support in rebuilding my family’s lives.

Thank you, Amy, for accepting my friendship.

I thank you all staff at International Rescue Committee who welcomed my family at airport. When I came here, I knew nobody. They helped my family to start a new life in a new country.

I am very happy today.

I lost -

My country My family
My friends

Today I have -

A country I have a family I have friends

(Cue applause and tears)