During my time in Miami I was able to meet some truly inspirational people who took a chance to succeed in achieving their own 'American Dream'. People who followed their instincts, trusted their hearts and placed their lives in the hands of fate.
Pavel and Svetlana moved to Miami almost a year ago after marrying in St Petersberg, they entered the green card lottery and won. They told me that they came to America to achieve their dream. To have a better quality of life, security and for their future.
Ronald came from Haiti to fulfil his ambitions of running his own Haitian restaurant and provide for his family. Serving 20 tables on his own every night to begin and then renting a taxi to work every day 4 pm until 4 am. He told me that even if he misses out on money he will always keep his word and that it is all about respect.
Eduardo came from Peru 30 years ago on behalf of his family. It was either he or his brother who would make the move to provide for loved ones back in Lima. He arrived in the U.S with two suitcases and 1000 dollars in his pocket. He had no papers or a place to stay. He told me that it was his ability to paint which secured his new life in Miami. He would paint everyday to earn enough money to survive and to send money back to his family. The first parcel which he sent home was a box with his treasured paint brush inside, his family gathered round excitedly and eagerly unwrapped it. They all began to cry as they knew that it was this very brush which enabled their dream to come true.
Dreams do come true, with enough desire and drive to see them through :)
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