Father wants to create fond memories for his kids
“I just want to make sure my wife and three kids have what they need. Sometimes I wonder if I’m doing what I need to be doing with them. I didn’t have a father figure, so...
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Looking back, she’s grateful for life on the road
“When I was younger, my mom and my four brothers and sisters and I moved around the United States. I’ve lived everywhere but California and Hawaii. “My mom was in love with this man, so she...
Father dies before he can see him one last time
“I had just gotten my passport and asked my mother to find my father, to let him know I was on my way to the Philippines to visit him. The last time I saw him, I...
Kids provide motivation for family activities
“This is the most activity we do together, go to the park, because everybody is usually so busy. The kids talked us into it. They make us feel bad, you know, and then we’re like, ‘Yeah,...
Turkey transplant long way from home, family
“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...
‘It’s the suburbs versus the middle of nowhere’
“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...
They’re not quite ready to make that commitment
“One day, I’d like to build a family. She and I are just together right now.” Do you plan to get married? “We don’t know yet.” When will you know? “Hopefully soon.”
Life is good living under parents’ roof again
“I started a job three months ago, so I’m living at home again trying to save some money.” “I just got out of real estate school and I’m studying for my final exam. I’m living back...
College experience brings her family closer
“High school was so easy for me. I thought I knew how to study and manage my time and school work. Then I started college and it was completely different. It was a lot harder. Now...
Bahamas trip special time for large family
“We have a large family, and we do lots of things together. We just enjoy each other’s company. One year, we all went to the Bahamas. There were like 20 of us. I was pregnant at...
