Overview

 I came to United States in 2008 to experience what it is like to live in America. When I got here, I had a family meet me at the airport that would take me home, and share their home with me for an entire month. I really did not know what to expect. The family that was hosting me had 3 children of their own, and they decided to let me in into their lives. At first, the hardest challenge for me was to communicate with the people here. I knew few words in English but not enough to carry a conversation. The parents here were very carrying and they always made sure that I understood everything. They used Google translator sometimes so I can understand what they were saying to me. I got so attached to the kids in their family. They were very nice and always helping me if I needed anything. I started attending my host family church and all the people there were so friendly, I felt like I was home. The month that I spent here was the Christmas of ’08. I did not know how people in Americans celebrate Christmas. I received so many presents that when I had to go back to Latvia my bag was so packed that I had to leave some things behind. I got very attached to my family, that I had a very hard time leaving them to go back home to Latvia. After I got back home to Latvia, few months later, I received a phone call from the Sanders family asking me If I would like to become a part of their family, and be adopted. I accepted their offer, and now I am a member of their family for almost 5 years!