A New Citizen!!!
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1-4) It was a glorious day for the DeMelo household! Daniel went for his citizenship test this morning and passed it with flying colors. We were pleasantly surprised when they asked us to return at 2:30 for the swearing-in ceremony. I think it is still sinking in that this chapter in our lives is finally over. Thank you, thank you for any part that you played. There were 94 new citizens today in Atlanta. The official said they swear in about 100 every business day—and that’s just in Atlanta. I think India wins the prize as the country who lost the most citizens today. Seeing all those international faces reminded me of the years I volunteered in the Int’l Dept at First Baptist Atlanta. There’s a story in every face. And behind ever...