Today marks my first 4th of July as an American Citizen. Immigrating to the United States was an interesting and sometimes difficult journey that all came together on one day back in March when I took an oath.
American Oath of Allegiance
I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.
My American Legacy
I grew up on the east coast of Canada in a community so small you can’t call it a village and I can’t claim it as my hometown of Facebook. Harrigan Cove, Nova Scotia is essentially a dead zone as far as cell towers go and satellites are the only way to gain access to more than 2 tv channels. SMALL!
I naturalized to the US through my American husband. I’m always surprised by how many people think that once you marry an American you automatically become a citizen. That is not how it works… not even a little bit.
My American Legacy is built on the family I nurture here and the journey of immigration that connects me to many people all over this globe. Including those of my own family that came to Canada years ago with the same hopes and dreams I came to America with.
Independence Day is so very important to me. I’m so proud to be here! Wishing all my fellow American’s a very Happy 4th of July
Blueskies,
Tami