We got there at 9:30 and waited for Ab’s name to be called. We went to the window and Ab had to sign his name on 3 different spots. He was also given a flag at this time.
We then were taken upstairs to wait. and wait. and wait. Their ceremony was scheduled for 11. It was an interesting wait for ‘people watching’. I usually try to guess where everyone was from. I would have really enjoyed hearing people’s stories. This was a children’s citizenship ceremony so there were lots of kids!

The kids had to sit in there assigned seats while we waited in the back.

Message from our President via television :)

Everyone was called to stand up when she read their native country. We then to recited the pledge to the American flag. Some of the countries I remember being called---China, Haiti, Peru, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Canada, India. There were more but I can’t remember them all.

Then your name is called and you are given your official Certificate of Citizenship! Ab was very proud! It’s Saturday morning as I write this and Greg just came in to tell me that Ab was outside and in his most official voice said “Today is the first time I throw a frisbee as an American!”
Update on Save a Life with a Net!
We are up to 6 mosquito nets! Would you like to Save a Life with a mosquito net? $10 will purchase one for one our families at Grippes Farm in Zambia. $10.
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For children such as this:

or this:

Just $10 per net….what did you spend $10 on yesterday?
CONGRATS AB! COC!!! WHAT A DAY! Our experience was FAR more low-key... the certificate came in the mail. Yep. That's it. No special ceremony. SO GLAD YOU HAD "AN EVENT"!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember when Jason became a citizen :) He loved wearing his flag tie.