Pāhonoa te oro

Imagine leaving everything behind… your home, your country… everything you’ve ever known… just for a chance at a better life. It’s a warm summer day in 1750. A large wooden ship slowly arrives at the docks of Philadelphia. Onboard are 400 German immigrants — tired, nervous, but full of hope. They’re not here for travel… they’re here to start over. But here’s the surprising part… this wasn’t unusual. By 1750, ships like this were arriving almost every single week. The 13 British colonies along