Category: Fatherhood

Zion gave me the Bird.

It’s so easy to get stuck in the  world of routine.  Getting by to make it another day, another week, another month. Sometimes I have to stop myself and disconnect from everything in order to remind myself of the work that still needs to be done in pursuit of our dreams and passions and the reasons why we are here in this season.

As I wrestled with the idea of leaving my hometowm Chicago in 2007, my Dad’s words were the deciding factor. He said, “just close your eyes and go”. The only way I was going to find out if there was more to my life and my family was by taking a chance, and I did.

Yesterday when I picked up my boys from school Zion met me at the door of his classroom and showed me the amazing work of art he made. In “that moment” It felt as if Zion’s simple art piece spoke into my soul.  There is always more! There is always something new to be made! There is always a brand new day!

I am learning to stop measuring my future by my past. I am learning to stop comparing myself to who I was 5 yrs ago, to who I am today.  I am learning to think with a fresh approach, work with a blank canvas, and work my a$$ off for the life of my dreams, the life God designed for me and my crew to live. We can talk all day long about how screwed our past is, and why we don’t deserve _______________,  and for what!?  But we can talk about, where do we go from here?

So today I remind YOU! Your routine is temporary, but you gotta work for your dreams! Your past is done and over with.  You were created for more than that. So because of that I give you the Bird! It is a new day.

Has anyone given you the bird lately? Tell me about it!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIEGO!

Ever since we’ve had kids I’ve become a wuss for things my boys do and say. In other words I “almost” cry of the joy I feel when I see them accomplish and learn new things. If they only knew how much I learn from them. Being a father changes your life completely.

So, It hit me pretty hard yesterday when I saw Diego pull himself out of the pool without my help. My little guy is growing up lightning fast. I am so thankful to God for the gift of Diego!

Diego, thanks for making me laugh with your silly jokes, thanks for asking 1,000 questions per day, thanks for reminding me of what really matters in life, thanks for having that late night bowl of cereal with me, thanks for telling me I am handsome and telling momma she looks beautiful, thanks for your loud laugh and silly smile, thanks for constantly singing my songs, thanks for praying for me, thanks for keeping it real with me, thanks for being such a great big brother, thanks for driving me nuts  and thanks for being my little buddy and sushi partner…We have many more memories ahead of us to write. Happy Birthday bro! I love you so much!
-Papi+

 

M I A- Part I

Me, Reina, Diego and Zion are taking a break and driving 16 hrs towards Miami Fl tonight. We’re gonna disconnect for a little while, enjoy the Sunshine state, visit friends and eat tons of Cuban food and seafood.  We’re gonna refuel and come back ready to rock it out! Keep us in your thoughts and travel prayers.

paz

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