Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4 - 7 2018 | Page 32

It took another four weeks to arrive in America. But finally came the day where the ship arrived in New
York. I felt something special from the moment I arrived. I promptly rushed through immigration and
began to live my new life, in the western world.
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It’s 60 years since the day Eli and I got wed. We had children of our own and created a future for ourselves.
Sadly, Mr Bissinger has recently passed away. I now live my life every day with Eli kept in my heart; after
all, he got me to America. Transforming from apprehension to hopefulness was once impossible.
I shall never forget my journey. I feel fortunate. This has been my journey to the west.