I HATE to LOVE the United States of America

I hate to be wrong and I don't like  to admit it. It takes A LOT...more than a few minutes and ALMOST a shot of tequila, for me to swallow my pride and admit...mostly to my husband when I am wrong.  He  of course, loves it.  I am sure everyone who reads this blog would know...women are always right. :)

Most of you know I was born in Mexico.  I grew up with a love/ hate feeling towards the United States...I loved to visit, I loved shopping, I loved that everything was organized and clean, I admired the love that Americans had for their country and the pride they felt.

At the same time, I hated that "they" always won at everything, they were first at everything and I hated that I felt they thought they were better than everyone else in the world.

When I moved to the US to go to school, because of course they have the best dental schools in the world, I thought to myself, I will train there and learn as much as I can, be as good as I can be and go back home.  Little did I know, God had different plans for me!! 

After moving here, I began to learn more about this country, Greg and I love history and like to read a lot (not lately) but, learning about this country, how it was founded and its principles is an eye opener.  I absolutely fell in love with it. Being an "outsider" I think I can understand better why people hate it.  People hate the US because it is a prosperous nation, blessed by God. They hate it because it is a still a democracy...people do have freedom, unlike many countries in the world, including Mexico. It is truly the land of opportunity. 

Most Americans are very hard working people and  they are the most giving nation in the world. Giving their sons and daughters to fight for the freedom of men and women around the world, giving for every cause possible, being the first in any tragedy, anywhere in the world to lend a hand. I remember the earthquake that destroyed Mexico City in the 80's and I remember seeing the airplanes coming from the US carrying food, water, search and rescue specialists with their dogs and more and you know what every package of food said? "Donated by the people of the United States".....WOW....

I became a citizen a few years ago, the ceremony was emotional and many people shared their love and thankfulness to this country. I was moved to tears. I still felt funny putting my hand on my heart when they played the national anthem. After I had Bennett, I felt like I was officially, an American. That does not mean that I don't love Mexico or that I am not proud of my Hispanic heritage, I am and I will absolutely want my boys to love their heritage as well. 

People should feel proud of being Americans, there is no country like this in the world. No apologies!!  The freedom that we have is absolutely amazing and many paid with their lives for it. When I watch the news and read about how the government wants to take some of our freedoms away, it scares me. I want my boys to enjoy the same freedoms and not have to pay for our complacency. This is a country that is worth fighting for, so please vote this November 2nd, this general election is so important to the future of this country. If you don't know how to vote or have questions about where candidates stand visit www.azvoterguide.com for a non-partisan guide to vote.  

I can not wait for my boys to be older so we can stand together and place our hands over our hearts when the Star Spangled Banner is played. 

I hate to say it...but, I was wrong. America is a great country...and I LOVE IT. 

I can honestly say, I LOVE to LOVE the United States of America.