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I appreciated everything my mother had done for me and our family. Everyday as I live my<br />
life in America, I remember back when I was a lost little girl in Cambodia. When I think<br />
through all those years till now, my eyes well up with tears as I find myself still alive with<br />
a ro<strong>of</strong> over my head and a loving family beside me.<br />
Operation Bootstrap<br />
COMING TO AMERICA<br />
Myunga Kim<br />
MYUNGA KIM<br />
I came to the United States <strong>of</strong> America to support my husband who was studying. We<br />
came in the fall <strong>of</strong> 2000. When I left my home in Korea I felt a little bit afraid. At the<br />
airport I said good bye to my brother, sister and my parents. It was very hard. The flight<br />
took about 24 hours to Boston from Korea. When we arrived at Logan Airport we met my<br />
husband’s friend. He drove us to our apartment. The first week we slept a lot because <strong>of</strong><br />
the jet lag. It was very difficult for me because <strong>of</strong> English. I am planning to return to<br />
Korea after ten years.<br />
It will be a happy time to visit my country and meet my relatives.<br />
Asian Center <strong>of</strong> Merrimack Valley<br />
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