Welcome to episode 22 of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz. If this is your first time here, welcome; if not, welcome back.

Today’s episode is a little different – this story is about a grandmother, Martha Sherman, who came to the United States before World War I, and it’s told by her granddaughter Betsy!

Martha came from what used to be Russia but is now Ukraine. She fled because she was told to leave her home because she was Jewish. Listen to her incredible journey and all she endured while fleeing to the United States.

Toward the end of the episode, Betsy and I get into a good discussion about immigration and current policies. We both agree that there needs to be a better system in place, and we know that the current system is broken. However, there are things we can do in the meantime while reform happens. The simplest thing is to be kind. We don’t know what people have endured getting here, but now that they are here, let’s be kind.

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Be kind and compassionate to one another…

I had the pleasure of meeting Betsy because I was a guest on her show - Chatting with Betsy

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