“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
“He was a preemie, three months early. He didn’t even weigh 3 pounds. “From the time he was born until he was almost 4 years old, they tried to tell us that he had cystic fibrosis. Even his blood work was showing positive for it. … Continue readingAfter cystic fibrosis scare, he’s just your typical kid
“I’m senior vice president for Prince Energy in Houston. We make chemicals for the oil and gas industry to help in their drilling.” How’s business? “Terrible. It’s really in the crapper big time, and I feel real sorry for everybody who has lost their job. … Continue readingOil and gas tailspin leads to loss of jobs
“I’ve been on different sides of the spectrum of unhealthy. I was overweight and I’ve been super underweight. “It was teenage girl problems. A bad breakup. I got overweight when I was with him because I got comfortable. I gained every bit of 50-60 pounds … Continue readingThrough hardship, she found a healthy way to live