Interesting day

There has been a lot going on in our lives lately. We are on the precipice of great change. I speak of my family, Trevor and I. I have been frustrated, scared and maybe just a little angry. And to let you know a little about myself, I suffer, and I don't mean like falling on a sword suffering, but I battle with depression. Depression is a hard thing. Equally hard to describe. No matter how much I know I need to do something, when I get down, I am utterly incapable of doing it. It is a though my feet, my legs, my entire body are surrounded with wet thick cement. The hours slip by and nothing gets done.

Fortunately, I have a great sense of duty and commitment to others. So, if I say I am going to do something, it will get done. That happened today. A friend needed a ride from The airport. Boom. Action.

One of the things that makes me feel better is discussion. Heartfelt discussion. Even with strangers. That is one reason uber is good for me. Today I met two men. One from Mexico, the other from India. With all of the unrest going on in our world, I find it particularly stimulating to find out how strangers to our country see us.  The gentleman from Mexico is here legally on a work visa with his wife and two young children. He flies to Mexico every week on business. Upon his return since the executive order, it has been more difficult. Before, he has the documents that allow a finger print, check his documents and then he enters our country. Since the EO,
There is scrutiny, questions, many questions. And even though he can come here legally, he feels as though he is looked upon differently than he had been before. I find it disheartening.

The gentleman from India is worried. He spoke about the effect that it could have on the economy. He works and is getting his Masters. He believes that there will be a great decline in college enrollment, instructors and future immigrant employees. That trump will put EO into effect that will favor Americans over immigrants in the work place and in the schools.

Both of these men expressed that the people that need the opportunity the most are the ones that will be kept from it. People who don't have any glimmer of hope in their own countries, see a chance here. Both said that conditions are not good for the impoverished from the countries.

One thing that I, we must keep in mind, is that our ancestors were immigrants. There was a time when German, Irish or Chinese were treated differently than other immigrants. My family roots are hienz 57, German Irish and Lord knows what else.

Yes. I found these conversations uplifting. I was able to get out of my own head. Showing empathy with others makes them human. We need more humanity.

So yeah, I feel better. And right now, it is all about me.