identity theft

Identity theft has become a major news issue in the past few years. Losing ones identity must be discouraging as a person must reclaim items that were stolen or tampered with.

What about losing your national identity when you travel overseas as either as a tourist, military member, missionary, or as a new citizen? I understand this as I've been overseas as three of this titles. I will learn to understand what it means to hold on to national identity when I return to China as a teacher/ missionary. I'm proud to be a American and the freedom we have to pursue our dreams. I lived one of those American dreams when I served in the U.S. Navy. I also proud to share about what it means to be from America and what freedom means for my heritage. I also understand and respect that I'm the visitor when I visit to a foreign country. It's a challenge to represent our country in a overseas setting because some countries don't seem to welcome Americans into their country. I also represent my Church and God so the privilege is met with extra diligence in what I say to people I meet.

Identity theft can take place not only in financial situations but in other settings as I've seen and will see again in a few weeks.