“As a dad, I’m just trying to make sure they’ve got everything they need. Try to raise them right, you know? “For instance, about two years ago this one (left) grabbed a Dr Pepper one day, opened it up and said, ‘Aah, Bud Light.’ From … Continue readingFather tries to set a good example for his sons
“My son was on his motorcycle, heading to work at 5:30 in the morning. Somebody hit him head on and killed him instantly. “The guy driving the car had no insurance, was driving without a license and has a criminal background. He shouldn’t have even … Continue readingFamily, friends, mourn the death of young dad
“My boy is 19 years old and he’s fixing to go back to college. He went the first semester last year and my wife has been trying to convince him to go back. Me, not so much. “I don’t think college is necessarily for everybody. … Continue readingDad says college may not be for everyone
“I’m from Honduras. I came to the United States in 2004. Over there, I have no family. Here, my father, he’s in Colorado but I don’t really know him. When he got my mother pregnant, he left. I met him only two times, when I … Continue readingNot missing the father he doesn’t really know
“I kind of got inspired by my dad. He likes to volunteer, especially helping with children. I’m planning to get my master’s degree in occupational therapy so I can work with children with autism. “To be able to help a child adapt to society and … Continue readingFather inspires him to help children with autism
“I was the only kid in our family born in Mexico, but I wasn’t even 1 when we moved to Texas. We’ve never been back. “My father was born and raised down there and didn’t want to leave, so I never got a chance to … Continue readingFather he never knew died while in Mexico
“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 I wonder if I’m on the right path. I … Continue readingFather wants to create fond memories for his kids
“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 was 5½. “My mother had married a U.S. service … Continue readingFather dies before he can see him one last time
“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
“It took us about seven years to have him. My wife had some issues with precancerous cells but, luckily, we were able to catch it all. Then it just took a while for her body to get ready. “We were elated when we learned she … Continue readingParents are elated after a challenging start