value for life?

Been ages since i wrote my last post....
Have been in the US for about a month. Lots of new stuff coming up every day...what with stuff like SSN, Driving license, playschool for daughter....we are just counting our dollars....
The first thing that struck me here is the value of life as against our homecountry. We are walking miles and miles together...no Car....And have never felt so safe walking. The signal system is so pedestrian friendly and even without it, am yet to come across a car driver who hasn't stopped to let us cross. We, as pedestrians feel we rule the road......in stark contrast to India. Back home, me, as a pedestrians was totally at the mercy of car drivers zooming past. So much better here.

The heavy feeling which i cannot explain is definately there. The feeling which keeps reminding me - I am away from home.... won't go so easily. There is this prosperity and the lifestyle thing with US. No doubt. But this value for life thing is so impressive. I would love to take it home with me.