I led a staff meeting with co-workers and other professionals. We discussed many things, but at one point, I began to contrast how good things are in this country compared with others. Not perfect, just better, i.e., lower levels of corruption, prosperity, freedom, and the ability to accomplish something with one’s life.

I then began to speak about my memories of returning to the United States at the age of sixteen, my dreams and aspirations, but mostly the love and gratitude I felt towards this country. I awoke with this deep impression in my spirit of just how much God loves America.