It was the happiest time for me as my older son was born. Later my husband obtained his Ph.D. The place we used to live was completely a blue color neighborhood. My neighbors were lots of fun though. You could read it in next page. My live was filled with joy as I was a young and good mom. Occasionally I missed my job though.
I always loved America- the land of hope, freedom, and fortune. I’m still taken by it. I had a second hand TV set where I would see Dean Martin show every night in London. Every day I used to think when we would go to America; my dream land. As I was staying few years now in England my belongings for India was diminishing. This time I did not cry instead I was hoping for a better life and higher education in America. My husband did not want to come to America as he liked Canada’s pristine life style contrary to me.
I still remember the first day when we arrived in America. I was overwhelmed with happiness; that feeling, that joy, that dream which I would not be able to describe in words. Looking at the statue of Liberty like all immigrants I saw the writings on her torch that brought hopes that one day with hard work I would achieve my American dream. My younger son was born in America, I am very happy that America is my homeland now. I love India and America.
I thought that this is the end of my journey, but was I wrong. Actually this was the beginning. People used to say they that on every road there are pieces of gold littered in all over America. I did not know they were talking about the time of gold rush. It was true in that time. For me it was time to face the Reality. I had to make a new plan. I knew to achieve the American Dream I have to work twice harder. To get a decent house in a safe area for my kids where they could get the best education as well was not easy. Since my husband and I was not qualified for the loan, we took a second mortgage on the house. One of my friend loaned me the money I started to save every penny by cutting the grass myself in spring, summer and fall, and racking the leaves in the fall and removing the snow on the long driveway. I have never done any physical work in India or anywhere. It was extremely hot in summer. Cutting grass on one acre of land was very difficult for me but I did it somehow thinking about the bright future for my family.
I also took the admission for the Computer programming degree that time. Taking care of two kids, a house, shopping, cooking and study was very hard for the lazy Indian princess. Finally, few years later my kids got into the good colleges, my husband promoted to a good scientist position, and I got my degree and started to work part time.
Though all went successfully my last wish remained unfulfilled that is to become an accomplished writer which I love with all my heart. I have just started. May be one day I will get a tiny medal {I am just joking}.
