Against the odds, he was selected to become an American in a random diversity lottery. He could not believe it. He said that if he did not get through, he would have tried again to get to America in a new way. But, he got his luckiest break of his life and was selected! Being selected does not mean that one makes it to the United States, only about half of those selected every year pass through the visa interview.
Before he could make it to the interview in the embassy, the police started raiding his neighborhood, targeting refugees-- he was a refugee. He was rejected because he was short one signature on one transcript.
He put his ducks in a row and was able to get his visa through a course a miracles and his life changed!
This story was aired on the BBC for July 4th to give Americans an idea of what independence really means. It was amazing. I feel inspired to try a little harder to be a little more grateful for what I have. I have never had to worry about being safe, having food, living in a free territory, or needing to flee my home. I hope I can help others with arms more open!
"Abdi and the Golden Ticket | This American Life." This American Life. BBC, 3 July 2015. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
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