I'm Proud To Be An American, Pt IV

And now, so is my wife

January 2, 2005 11:35 PM from

My wife became a citizen of the United States on 30 Dec 2004. The ceremony was short but quite moving. There were about 150 other people there, so it took a bit to get everyone inside and seated. They started with some announcements and then went right into the oath ceremony. I was able to get a couple of good pictures of my wife repeating the oath. They then called forward one of the new citizens and had him lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. After that, they passed out the Certificates of Naturalization and recommended that everyone get a passport at their earliest convenience. Pretty short. Probably about 40 minutes, including the wait for everyone to get through security.

We had a nice lunch/dinner in San Jose and hit the Korean markets (yeah, I know, odd place to go after becoming a citizen, right?). Then came home and had a quiet night.

I'm so very proud of my wife, her decision, and all her hard work and patience thoughout the entire process.

I love you, Yong Mi.

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Reply #1 January 3, 2005 8:22 AM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Awww...good for you and your wife... Glad to know that everything worked out fine with her naturalization and stuff. And yes, I'm back...I dunno for how long, but at least I'm back for now, heh.

Reply #2 January 3, 2005 9:09 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Congratulations, (mmmmm......san jose palace buffet........mmmmmmmmm)

Reply #3 January 3, 2005 9:46 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Wghat could be better than becoming a citizen and then...
MMM Korean Food!

Reply #4 January 4, 2005 4:52 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Thanks, all! I passed on your good words!

Reply #5 January 4, 2005 5:43 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

love you, Yong Mi.

God I do love hearing a man shout his love for all the world to see... yer a lucky man she a lucky woman... congrats

Reply #6 January 4, 2005 8:12 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Congratulations yet again, to both of you.

Reply #7 January 4, 2005 8:26 PM from

JoeUser Forums Top

Congrats to you and your beautiful wife, chip. And Happy New Year.

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