“We recently had our first baby. It’s a girl. Oh, man, I was scared at first, and it’s still a little unbelievable. You know, being a young parent, trying to provide, thinking about what the baby needs. “From day one, when we knew we were pregnant, … Continue readingAfter that first baby, everything has changed
(Left) “When school starts I’m planning to unenroll so I can enroll in my GED classes. I didn’t drop out. I want my high school diploma, but it’s just taking too long. I want to hurry up and get my degree so I can get … Continue readingSisters choose different post-high school paths
“Taylor is my service dog. Basically, he’s kept me alive. He can dial 911, open and close doors, turn lights off and on. He’s a real companion, too. “I have no family, so he’s my family on four legs. He’ll lay with me at night … Continue readingLongtime service dog ‘my family on four legs’
“I’m an auctioneer. I tour the United States raising money for soldiers to be able to go get their service dogs. A lot of people can’t afford them, and the VA does not help at all. “I’m also involved in other benefits to help veterans … Continue readingHe works to provide service dogs for veterans
“I’ve been going to community college long enough to get a Ph.D. I’m sure my parents are really proud. I spent a long time trying to figure out what I wanted to do and kind of messed around at college. Then I found out what … Continue readingCollege transition taking longer than expected
“I’ve been driving nearly all my life. When I was 14 years old, I started driving a big truck for my daddy in Brownsville. He showed me how. Then for about 50 years, I drove 18-wheelers and buses all over the United States and Mexico. … Continue readingAfter driving trucks for years, it’s time to relax
“The company I work for is very flexible. When it’s needed, it’s really accommodating to be able to work from home. Plus nowadays, I can pretty much do everything I need using my phone and laptop. As long as I have those essentials, I can … Continue readingWith tech tools in hand, he loves working from home
What do you want to be when you grow up? (Girl) “I want be a doctor so I can give people shots to make them better. But I don’t like getting shots, so when I’m a grown-up I’m not going to get them.” (Boy) “I’m … Continue readingGiving shots, teaching ‘extercises’ in their future
“I’ve been driving a truck since 1997. When I was running chemicals it was out, unload and come right back. Now I haul crude oil in the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma, and I’m usually gone two to three weeks at a time. That’s the … Continue readingTruck driver’s daughters want more time with dad
“My happiest moment? Probably when I graduated high school and knew I didn’t have to go to school all day, five days a week any more.” Do you consider yourself a good student? “Yeah, when I actually have my stuff together. High school was hard … Continue readingHe realizes that good grades could equal good job