“I have older kids, and then I also raised my stepsons. I thought I was done. But when I remarried, I decided that, you know, time is closing so … And Carlos has really been a blessing to us. When he came along, I remember … Continue readingThis young guy brings sunshine to his family
“I’ve been going to church more since Owen was born. You just look for that comfort and peace. Plus, my family and our mutual friends have helped support and motivate us. We have a type of village that looks out for us. I mean, it’s … Continue readingThey rely on faith, family, friends and fight
“His cardiologist told us that he’s the sickest kid he’s ever seen who does not look sick. When you look at his scans you think, there’s no way they could belong to this kid.” Born with a rare genetic condition known as Williams Syndrome, 9-month-old … Continue readingYoung boy faces life-saving heart surgery
Why do you have those keys pinned to your top? “To make sure I can get back in the house.” “I was working one day when she locked herself out. So she had to call my husband to come let her back in her own … Continue readingWhen she’s in trouble, it’s son-in-law to the rescue
“We not only shared a room growing up, we had to share a bed for as long as I can remember. I guess that’s just what our parents had for us. So we were pretty close. I shared her clothes all the time.” “I started … Continue readingSharing sisters remain close in new business venture
“We met 10 years ago at a mutual friend’s birthday party. The friend’s wife came over and said, ‘I’ve got somebody I’d like you to meet.’ So we visited a little. The next day, a Sunday, we talked for an hour on the phone. Then … Continue readingSecond time around, they have an ‘instant family’
A childhood accident took her hearing. A determined son and daughter helped return it. Using sign language, Yolanda Willey says she was about 5 years old when she fell at home. Her memory of the incident is a bit fuzzy — it happened more than … Continue readingShe gains her freedom from the sounds of silence
“I came to Baytown from Guanajuato, Mexico, when I was 18. I’m the oldest of 10 children, and I was the only one who came at the time. I didn’t speak English and I didn’t know anybody. But I was looking for a better life, … Continue readingStrong work ethic pays off for small business owner
The family that paints together stays together. “This is my wife. She used to work at Church’s Chicken. But after Hurricane Harvey, we got lots of calls for jobs. So she said, it’s time to work together. And I said, yes, it is. So it’s … Continue readingFamily paints loving picture of togetherness
“I went to school only five years in Mexico. So all of my life, I am only a worker. All of my life, I do physical work. I don’t have an option. We’re looking for money. Everyone is looking for money. I worked in California … Continue readingJob situation leads to long-distance relationship