This isn’t blind related but my wife became an official US citizen today. In 1994 I was working in the Czech Republic for an American marketing company right out of college. My wife was a Swedish student who was spending the summer there as a opare for a Swedish family. I hung around a group of around 10 Americans and each week we would have dinner/party at someones flat. One of my buddies was looking for a new roommate and posted an ad at a local hangout. A young Swedish girl replied and since we were young bachelors we decided to have the party at his place for the “interview”. That’s where I met her. We soon started dating. When the job was up on my end, we moved to Sweden at her parents house (yes they are laid back there but this was a HUGE issue). I couldn’t find any work and we decided to move to my parents place for a bit in Texas. She came over on a 90 day tourist visa, started school at UTA in Arlington and was soon on a student visa. When she graduated, we were married and she became a permanent resident of the USA. Since our daughter was born here, we decide she should go for her citizenship. After six months of paperwork, and tons of hard work and finally today, she’s official. The ceremony was about two hours long in Denver, it was VERY emotional even for a old school-er like myself. A nice young lady from S. Africa gave a touching speech about her experience in NYC during 9/11. Made me cry like a baby. Then the lady leading the ceremony said stand up as your country of origin was named. There were 240 people from 51 different countries and each stood up as their country was called out. Canada and of coarse Mexico were the main participants. They got a nice certificate and a speech by the President congratulating all of them. From a young Swedish 18 year old, to a college graduate, business owner and proud mother 14 years later, I am as proud as can be. Congratulations Rose-Marie. I love you.

Louis

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