Wanted to share this very proud moment in my family… the swearing-in of my Irish, now American, parents.
On January 6th, Niall and Sheila McKee became American citizens. My Mum said it was an “indescribable feeling”
It took me until my 30′s with my own children’s dreams and futures at hand, for me to really realize the sacrifice my folks had made for us. Northern Ireland in the late eighties was dangerous place to grow up, and so my parents packed up their 4 children and immigrated to the United States, leaving family, friends and everything they knew behind. I always wondered what would have motivated anyone to take that kind of plunge, but now I know. It was a selfless act of love. And now their 4 children and 7 grandchildren have the opportunities and freedoms only America has to offer.
And for that I thank you both
