HAPPY 19th ANNIVERSARY!  Wow... time flies.  I can't believe it's been 19 years since I married this crazy, loving man one Valentine's Day.  Some thought it wouldn't last a month, while others have never stopped believing in us. When he asked his mother if he should get me a nice ring, her reply was something like nah, hispanic girls just get the ring and run off with it.  Well, this hispanic girl wasn't there for a ring as I'm still here.  If you can see my hand, I still don't have a dang ring and that hasn't stopped me from still being with him.  I never have and never will be about money.  That's just not who I am.
What's the secret?  There isn't one.  It's just a matter of knowing what you want in life and if you're both going the same direction then it just works out. To both of us having a family and raising our daughters is our number one priority and this has taken us in the same direction.  We still plan, dream and work together in realizing our goal from the very beginning.  There will be those around you who doubt you, those who criticize you and even those who hope it's over already.  But it's not up to them, you know.  God has always been in control of our lives and only he has a plan for us.  We merely follow his guidance so he may lead us where we need to go.

After 19 years, I am always grateful I married the love of my life. I love you babyboy!  

I will continue to embrace her beautiful heart, amazing soul and brilliant mind.  She inspires me every day to continue on in this life.  They are my strength when everything seems to make me weak.  I love her so much and am grateful every day that she is my daughter.