Autumn is a wonderful time for me.
Many of the special things in my life happened in October through the years.
Celebrations, even in this time of a pandemic, will continue, though
in different ways.
Today it's 58 years since I arrived here in the United States of America as a
legal immigrant. An entire day spent at the American Embassy in London early
in 1962, several months prior to getting my paperwork in order to enter this country,
included interviews, medical exams, swearing to uphold laws, signing papers
and such. I was sponsored by an agency who would help place me in a job.
I was almost 19 and planned to come for a year to work as a secretary in
Washington D.C., save some money, travel a bit. . . . . all which I did,
in 1962, several months prior to getting my paperwork in order to enter this country,
included interviews, medical exams, swearing to uphold laws, signing papers
and such. I was sponsored by an agency who would help place me in a job.
I was almost 19 and planned to come for a year to work as a secretary in
Washington D.C., save some money, travel a bit. . . . . all which I did,
then return home to England where I would settle down again.
What happened?
His name is Bob, haha!!!!!
Thanks Bob for all the great years in America. . . . . . . .and all the amazing
places we've seen around the world.
Today the rains are pouring down here but it's still a great day for me.
Hope your day is good too.
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