Happy Birthday America!

I am the youngest of seven. I grew up poor but my parents made sure we had the food and clothes we needed. I was first in my family to attend college. Four others followed me. I worked 35 hours a week in the dormitory kitchen while going to college full time. It was tough but possible. Upon graduation, I taught for 45 years in four states and five countries overseas. My experience proves that this is the land of opportunity. I indeed am proud to be an American.