“We moved here from Turkey. We didn’t have any idea what living here would be like. All we really knew about America was what we saw on the news. “I find that the people are more relaxed here. Also, the purchasing power is greater. We … Continue readingTurkey transplant long way from home, family
“We’re trying to compromise on a place to settle down because our jobs are on opposite corners. I’m way out in Katy and he works in Pasadena.” “She wants to live closer to Katy and I want to be out in the country. I guess … Continue reading‘It’s the suburbs versus the middle of nowhere’
“We met at vacation bible school in Matamoros, Mexico. I was teaching the smaller kids and he was in one of the older classes. We’ve been married for going on 18 years now. “I taught down there for three summers with my aunt. She’s a … Continue readingMissionary work in Mexico making a difference
“After I graduated high school, I started a skateboard company and helped sponsor kids here that deserved it. I helped some of them go on tour. “Then I had a daughter; she’s 2 now. Skateboarding is still a passion but it’s hard to find time … Continue readingHe fights for the right to spend time with daughter
“The fact that I agreed to let you take my picture is a big deal. I guess I’ve always thought that I’m not very photogenic, so there are hardly any pictures of me anywhere. But I finally realized that without pictures I may be missing … Continue readingShe may be missing out on some good memories
“We have a one-bedroom apartment with two dogs and four cats. Bo here is the newest. “I was at a job site, and he was covered in diesel, mud, oil and sewage. I drove back out after work and picked him up, brought him home … Continue readingTheir apartment has turned into an animal refuge
“I came to visit because I hoped my daughter would listen to me. But I have never experienced in my whole life someone who is so blind, who cannot see. She is a different human being now, someone who I do not remember. So I … Continue readingMother broken-hearted over daughter’s life
“He was born with a significant heart defect and has undergone three open-heart surgeries. Eventually he’s going to need a transplant, but right now they’re just trying to get this heart to last as long as it can. “He’s been in the hospital a lot … Continue readingLifelong heart problem ‘really hasn’t fazed him’
“I’m definitely an animal and nature lover, and right here is an animal activist. She takes after me. “She draws pictures and posters about not killing for fur and stuff like that. She’s the most caring person I know and the most beautiful singer and … Continue readingMother and daughter are all about animals, nature
“I’ve faced many challenges, from divorces, to deaths, to you name it. But you just learn to keep your head up and keep going. It’s just life. Don’t let anything knock you down. Life takes turns, so just go with it. My approach is that … Continue reading‘Life takes turns, so just go with it’