Dad makes sacrifices to help take care of his family
Daniel Oseguera enjoys a day at the park with his daughter, Aniya, and her friend, Suniyah.
“We have five kids: 19, 17, 15, 13 and 9. They’re all my world. But my youngest one here, she goes everywhere with me. I can’t even go to the grocery store without her. She’s daddy’s girl, I guess.
“The hardest part is when I’m out of town working construction. My wife doesn’t like it. The kids don’t like it. But it’s more money, and the per diem is pretty good.
“The longest I’ve been gone is six to eight weeks. I stay in touch with phone calls — all day, every day, especially with my youngest. She’s always like, ‘Daddy, daddy, when are you coming home?’
“Sometimes if a job wraps up early, I’ll tell my wife but keep it a secret from the kids. Then I come home and surprise them.
“I hate being away from the family for that long, but I have my duties. I’ve got to take care of the house, take care of the bills. It’s all part of what you’ve got to do to be a good father.”
— Daniel Oseguera
(Note: Daniel Oseguera passed away on Sept. 9, 2022.)
