The passage from Laos to the U.S. was expressed in the art response by Elder L08. “I lived here for more than 40 years now since 1981, for over 40 years now! And myself, I still miss Laos, as my native country, but I live here, and I think I’m going to make here my home.”
Reflect on the journeys of your elders—whether they crossed borders or overcame obstacles closer to home—and how their pursuit of a better life, a place of belonging, and a sense of home resonates within your own story.
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