it is official. the card and certificate arrived in the mail yesterday, and Mr. AJ is now a Canadian. wish he could hold dual citizenship, but he can't. so while i feel great joy and relief to welcome my son as an official citizen of this amazing country, i vow to always remember and speak of the equally amazing country of his birth. his native land. his place of origin and cultural heritage. i hope and pray he will have a future that includes giving back to Ethiopia in a sort of "full circle" kind of way. to satisfy any of his heart's desires and unanswered questions as well as provide something of himself to better a nation. that's my prayer.
time to teach him the anthem, i think!
Way to go!! He has the most beautiful smile! Our girls still know the words to the Philippine National Anthem. Sadly, it seems to be the only Illongo they know anymore.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Deborah
cutest picture ever!!! :)
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Congratulations AJ, what a special day!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Deborah, he does have the most beautiful smile and wow those eyes....
Hugs,
Kelly