Sarah, Steele and I went to witness a spouse of one of Andrew's cousins become an American citizen at the overflowing Rose Wagner Theater in Salt Lake City.
I did not expect it to be such a spiritual experience. It was the Gospel to me. It was people so grateful to renounce allegiance to former countries and finally be Americans...and I felt the blessings, peace, and opportunity that would follow for generations.
The judge presiding over the 'court' had people from different countries express their feelings about becoming American. It was as sweet as your favorite testimony meeting.
I heard words like Peace (from Refugees of war torn countries), Freedom (to choose their own religion), Education, Gratitude, Limitless Opportunity, and Sacrifice.
A man born in Somalia said, 'If I were to become a citizen of Russia or Germany, I would still be Somalian. But today I am American.'
So am I, and I remember today why I am so blessed to be one.
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