Mitch Albom: Don’t forget the many who cross the border for the right reasons

Mitch Albom: Don’t forget the many who cross the border for the right reasons

This is an immigrant story. It is not about a threat. It is not about an illegal crossing or an arrest. It’s about hope. Most immigrant stories are. Jhonas Nelus was born in Haiti 23 years ago. When he was 9, a massive earthquake hit his country and left his family homeless. Like tens of thousands in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, his relatives sought refuge in a filthy, overcrowded, tent city. That was where I met him. Jhonas’ sisters were…