Usually I stay clear from issues that cause intense debate and emotion in people. Simply, I don’t believe it’s my calling to convince people to think a certain way. The only exception is in regards to my beliefs as a Christian. I am unapologetic about my beliefs, respectful of the beliefs of others; and will share in the midst of debate and emotion when people are open.
I pondered for weeks whether I should write this story, not mine, but a story that needs to be told. During my most recent trip to Houston, TX I sat next to a young man and his is the story I am telling.
Houston Skyline: picture taken from my window at the Hampton Inn Downtown
We chatted the whole flight…about 2 hours in the air, and he answered my questions. I kept thinking out loud…’no way!’ I did not realize how many misperceptions we have in regards to immigration, and my parents were immigrants from Cyprus. The difference is, my father was a bio-physicist and was invited to the US back in the late 60’s. I felt and e…
