“I’m a changed person. I used to do messed-up things, get in trouble, break the law. But when I woke up in jail and was looking at 10 years, I knew it was time to grow up, to man up. “It started my second semester … Continue readingPrison life convinces him to change his ways
“These are my granddaughters. The oldest one was born in the Virgin Islands and has been here about a year. She likes it, but one of the biggest changes is the weather. She’s not used to all the air conditioning because you don’t need it … Continue readingVirgin Islands girl getting used to a few changes
“I love writing. I’ve been writing stories since I was real young. I have these journals filled with stories. Right now I’m reworking the Harry Potter books and putting my own characters in it. One has my name, but it’s not really me. It’s like … Continue readingYoung writer enjoys creating her own worlds
“I was an immigrant once. I know how it is to come here and work hard to provide for your family. “My mom wanted a better life for us, but I didn’t like it here at first. I was crying for six months because I … Continue reading‘I’m thankful for the life I have here with my family’
“It was hard for me to conceive, so I went back and forth to Houston for a whole year to see the best doctors. Finally I was told, sorry, we have done everything we can but you’re not going to be able to be a … Continue readingShe went from tears to a house full of children
“We went to school together, but we kind of really met up after that. We connected as friends on Facebook and talked to each other there for a long time. We found out we had a lot in common, like movies and shopping at garage … Continue readingFacebook friendship finally leads to marriage
“I have two boys. It’s kind of difficult sometimes because they’re staying with two different moms. But I get to spend time with them pretty much whenever, during the week and on weekends. They get along great and they’re doing well in school.” What’s your … Continue readingHe wants his sons to be respectful to others
“I guess we were what you would call high school sweethearts. She was a year ahead of me, but we wanted to graduate together. “Back then, with a zero period, I would come in an hour early every day. I would go to summer school. … Continue readingHigh school sweethearts decide to make it official