07/04/2026
Personal independence day post incoming ๐บ๐ธ
This is my dad's side of the family. See the man in the maroon shirt, front and center and asleep? That was my Papa, my dad's dad. Many years ago, in a small country in South America called Guyana, my Papa made a very bold and brave decision. He wanted to relocate his family to the US. Him, his wife, their five kids.
It wasn't easy. Coming in legally takes time, and you have to remember that you're not only dealing with the American government. You're dealing with the government of wherever you're coming from, in this case the Guyanese government. The government of Guyana wouldnt allow anyone to leave with more than the equivalent of $20 USD each, so that's what they had to do.
With help from family and friends, they thrived here. And because my Papa made that one decision so long ago, I also get to thrive here with DreamRun. The rest of my family in this picture gets to thrive here.
I'm very proud of my Guyanese heritage. But I'm also very proud to be an American. It breaks my heart how many people here have no idea how good it is here. Before he passed, I once asked my Papa if he missed Guyana and wanted to go back. He very quickly said "no, I'm very happy here."
Happy independence day. Happy 250 years of freedom. ๐บ๐ธ