During these past 7 almost 8 months of going through an immigration nightmare in my life, I have to say that I feel very fortunate to have had this experience that changed my life completely. I feel like a totally different person that has been awaken, and even though I am the same promoting hyper machine, I have discovered a more valuable way to put my skills into action.Anyhow as my new milestone approaches, January 5th, which is the date where I have to report with the immigration authorities, I am hoping that the voices of all my supporters were heard loud and clear to stop my deportation.
This past month I have been very excited to start a new project in my life, one who makes the struggle for positive change a fun and entertaining experience, DREAMERS for POSITIVE CHANGE. As this DREAM Campaign develops I am looking forward to see it get shaped by its new members, the DREAM Agents, who are excited for the future.
Now what about Democracy?, that’s one question I have been asking myself. I am not really a political science major, but I really thought that by getting the support of local legislators, my two senators, a congressman introducing a private bill on my behalf, presidents of big organizations, a religious leader and national support of more than 5,000 people, would have been enough to defer my deportation a long time ago. Having been part of the development of other cases in my same situation, I am surprised and at the same time happy of their quick success.
Anyhow, even though these could be considered harsh times, having had my eyes open and seen other stories developed around the web, I consider myself very fortunate for my current circumstances; I am healthy, I am happy, I have a great family and well yes probably a little skinny but nothing a protein shake can’t fix.
Ok, I am cutting it short here, even though I already wrote too much to say short, but have a happy holiday season, and keep dreaming.
Alonso Chehade