Lets start with some background information. I was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. I was raised mainly by my grandparents since mom was a single mom of four which in its own it was a difficult position to be in Puerto Rico at that time. She did her best to take care of us with family support. Dad left went I was four never to be seen again which included his side of the family. I grew up thinking that there was only one set of grandparents. Without dwelling too much into my childhood, we were brought up to be independent and self-reliance.
At the age of 10, my family moved to New Jersey or should I said "Jersey." The major change that came about the move was that I started to focus more on school as I adapted the a new "world" so different that the island and we were more alone so expected to be more self-reliance. I excelled at school and graduated eventually with honors from Dover HS in 1979.
Colleges years went too quick at University of Michigan. Due to financial hardship, I was unable to finish my degree and ended traveling the country for 2 years, a dream of my as I grew up (to see the other side of US). I returned to Jersey in 1985 after a hiking accident in Utah where I was living.
After I recovered, I took what I though was going to be a summer job at a group home for boys. All I can said that after 26 years, I am still working the home and love my work. For those that want to know more about St. Peter's where I work, go to their website: stpetersorphanage.org.
Currently, I have been married for over 20 years to a wonderful wife, Gloria, and have a great son 16 year old boy, Bryan. They have been so supportive throughout my struggle/battle with cancer. So, that's my background information. Next entry, I will start with what has happened the last 3 years with cancer.
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