“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 … Continue readingDad makes sacrifices to help take care of his family
“I was about 9 years old the first time I got to see my father. Well, maybe before that, but I can’t remember because I was too young. I lived with my mom and my siblings in Mexico, and he would come there to visit … Continue readingFather worked hard to bring family back together
“Years ago, my son got involved in a relationship with a girl who already had a 15-month-old son. We got attached to this boy, and we could just never let him go. He’s 21 now, and he’s been like our son all these years. “I … Continue readingThis family tree’s branches extend quite far
“We met through a dating service. I moved here from Houston to be with her. When our lease was up, we tried asking our landlord to give us another week or two to move all our stuff into storage. But when I stopped by our … Continue reading‘Tell them you have a son who’s lost in Texas’
“Every day that I’m above ground, I thank the Lord. It could have been a lot different. I am a cancer survivor. This year makes 13 years cancer free. “I’m very grateful to have been granted these years to be with my family. I have … Continue readingShe’s making the most of cancer-free years
“I was in the oil business, running 130 barrels. But when everything took a dive and oil rigs started shutting down, a lot of people got laid off. I came down here to work. “I have three kids and a wife back home. The younger … Continue readingHe’s making sacrifices for those he loves
“I’m an insulator in the refineries. I just work 40 hours a week, so I’m not able to make overtime. But that lets me come home early and bring my kids to the park to enjoy. We usually play basketball or walk around for an … Continue readingFather carves out quality time with his sons
The happy-go-lucky life of a child was apparent when I approached this young mom and her three children on the first real sunny day following a week of rain. One of the girls kept singing, “You are my best friend,” while running from one piece … Continue readingNew Jersey family getting used to friendly Texans
“When you come from a Hispanic family like ours, you get married and your place is at home. If your man goes out on you, oh well, sit and bear it. “That’s what my mom said, too. The woman’s place is at home. Whenever the … Continue readingIn her family, ‘woman’s place is at home’
“We’re Jehovah’s Witnesses. We came here to preach to people. We try to help them see the truth. “We’re originally from Mexico. We look for other people who speak Spanish and visit with them. This is something we do together as a family every Saturday … Continue readingJehovah’s Witnesses help others ‘see the truth’