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Imagine a Commercial for a Better Life (part3)



7.) What did you do for work? Was it hard to get work?
Johnny: “For work I did a lot of things, I was a farmer out in the fields picking produce from sunrise to sunset. I was a gardener for my neighbors then was a gardener for my neighbors and their friends. When I finally got around to being a little more established I got a job at a company that cleans parts they use for hospitals, military and other things. It was really cool to look back on my journey. Not only had I landed a good decent job that allowed me to now provide without having to worry. I knew that I was going to get a paycheck and a consistent one. But it was nice to see that I also learned a lot of life skills. As my kids got older I was able to build things for them, I was able to teach my oldest son how to build things as well and now he loves to build different things around the house and others. I would say my overall work experience was humbling and always kept me grounded. I never forgot or forget where I started, but I appreciate where I ended up.”

8.) If you can tell yourself something you know now that you didn’t know back then what would it be?
Johnny: “ I would definitely tell myself to slow down. I think my body is paying for it now! Just kidding. I would tell myself to keep the same dreams and to never let anyone make you feel like you can’t do something. Anything is possible whether you have the same resources as someone else or not. It’s your own journey and what you want to do with it.

No one else is going to work for you, so how bad do you want it? I grew up in a time where you have to work your butt off to get anything that you want, I guess that’s why when it comes to our kids we bend a little and sometimes give them what they want because we remember how it was. But it’s a good lesson in life to learn and if I would’ve told myself this back then I think at least work wise I could have started my own business or something. But I’m okay with it, I’m happy.”

9.) What do you enjoy most about being here now?
Johnn: “ What I enjoy the most about being here now is that my kids have kids now. I’ve got to see everyone grow up. I like to think that I planted the seed for all of them and it was up to them what they wanted to do and I can say they’ve all done a pretty good job. I’m so proud. My kids are happy, healthy and have a good job. My grandkids are the best. I’ve got to share my own stories with them and hope one daythey get to share these stories with their kids. I am ready to go back home, once my wife is ready to retire. We miss home and it’s almost like our work here is done. That’s always been our plan though, to go back home and live a slower lifestyle, so we’ll see when that day comes.”

10.) What do you wish more people knew about people who have immigrated here from other countries?
Johnny : “ I wish others knew that when people come over here from other countries it’s not to take over or start a war or anything to that extreme. It really is for a better life. Governments and authorities are different everywhere. Some places are the worst. They limit you and what you can do even with having all the resources and ability to do what you want.

It’s like when people see a commercial for a hot brand new car everyone has to have it right, everyone wants it. Now imagine a commercial for a new start, more opportunity and the freedom to be able to do everyday life things normally without having limitations. I gotta have it, I want it. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a better life for you and your family. Together as people we provide different resources, we provide different skills and perspectives that’s what helps make the world a better place. Being different.”

Source:http://madeintoamerica.org