On March 24th, 2015, Our daughter became an Official US Citizen.
This was a special day as Cristi took an oath of allegiance and was issued her Certificate of Citizenship to the United States.
It’s been a long road but after 14 years the wait is finally over…
Cristi is chosen to lead the group in the pledge of allegiance
Matthew 22:14 states “Many are called, but few are chosen”
Although this is not a literal bible interpretation it certainly applied in this life event.
There were 155 sons and daughters who were naturalized because their parents were already US Citizens. They represented over 65 Countries. Out of all the youth, Cristi was chosen to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Here’s a video of Cristi leading the group in the pledge of allegiance:
Here’s a timeline of our very lengthy adoption and citizenship process:
Cristi was born on September 19th, 2000.
January 21, 2001
We received Cristi into our family.
July 10th, 2007
We were awarded a conditional Mexican Adoption (I had to become a Mexican Citizen)
Oct 19th, 2009
I became a Mexican Citizen
April 8th, 2010
Cristi’s Mexican Birth Certificate completed with us as official parents.
See more photos about our victory.
August 10th, 2010
Mexican Adoption completed
April 18th, 2011
Cristi gets her US Visa and becomes a US resident
July 11th, 2011
Our Family moved to USA to start US Citizenship process
March 24th, 2015
Cristi is sworn in as official US Citizen.
See More photos of Cristi’s citizenship
Thank you for your prayers and financial support.
It was well worth the wait. 🙂
Ana, Cristi and I all have dual citizenship for the USA and Mexico. All 3 of us speak English and Spanish, and we all feel privileged to serve the Lord as His disciple makers in both Countries.
Thanks for being a part as we fulfill God’s purpose wherever he may lead us.