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Being a Parent



My becoming a parent is my biggest achievement so far. It's the best experience ever but it isn't as simple as it seems. Raising children can be very stressful and difficult, but for every hypertension episode or every cent spent, at the end of the day, a kiss and a hug from the little ones will make it all worth it.

My daughters are 6 and 5 years old respectively. They are smart and beautiful beings who never fail to make me realize how blessed my life is. My wife who will forever be my bestfriend shares this happiness of having a wonderful family.
Before becoming a father, my life centered on my needs and wants. When my daughters were born, I learned quickly that my needs have become secondary. Now, there remains to be only one choice when push comes to shove, my family. Marriage and being a parent made me choose to dedicate my life to God and to the lives that are now connected with mine.

With the joys of parenthood come difficult situations too. Challenges are unending. My experiences as a father have presented me with several opportunities to reflect on my day to day actions. These moments have given me the chance to grow more as a person and learn more about myself. I am proud of the father that I am, but I am more proud of the man I am becoming as a result of being a father.
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