Today marks my 6 years in America…. A country known as “American’s Dream Come True”.
It is so unbelievable that I would be here. It had never been in my dream to begin with. So, it remains a shocking experience whenever I related to people that I was here by myself 6 years ago leaving behind my daughter , family members , relatives, friends, colleagues, comrades and others . People thought I was crazy, too risky or kidding when they heard the news. I could not explain from where or how I got that courage to make such an adventurous decision 6 1/2 years ago.
When I told my family members of my decision, they were all sad to see me go. I was very touched to hear my youngest brother Alan said “I support your decision, but if you are not happy with your new place, please come back”. So I guess this might be the plan that I could fall back if my life here is undesirable or not suitable.
When I boarded the plane for that solid 24 hours alone, I knew it was the decision that I wish I do not have to turn back. I remembered my mom used to tell people that I was special in my own way. She knew that I would not jump into anything without confidence. Now, it makes me wonder if she is still around would she allow Ah Don to address her as Mom-in-law. After I graduated from high school, I wanted to pursue a nursing course in England; My Mom did not agree to it for fear that I might marry a white man and refuse to return home!! During those days, it was not a good thing to marry to “Angmokou”! It was a shame to the family! What now??
Through experience, I believe that if you choose to be happy, you will be happy. Right now, I am satisfied that my daughter is happy over there and I am blessed with happy marriage with Ah Don.
