Is there anything worth staying for? Well, lets see. I have lived in Chi-town all 28 years of my life. I am all about the inner city. I know what it is to walk down the mean streets and walk down the magnificent mile. Two extremes, one roof. My dad came to the US like any other mexican immigrant, looking for a better future for his family. Surprisingly my father landed some great jobs considering his English was pretty tore up. From Western Electric to the CTA, my dad was making great money in the 70′s. The only problem was, he wasn’t happy. So he left all these opportunities to work out in the fields, almost as if it were inscribed in his DNA. He often tells me stories of missed opportunities that out of fear and insecurity he let go.
Anyhow, here I am today. I am totally greatful for my Father and Mother. They took a risk. They came to this country with nothing and have paved a way for all 4 of my brothers and sis. I beat the odds of a gang life, and was the 1st in my family to get a degree. There are tons and tons of stories to share and I will share them at another time, but for now the Question still remains, is there anything worth staying for? I am surrounded by a beautiful family, freinds, loved ones, annoying ones, distant ones…There are many many “one’s”. I now have my own family. We have a great house with a pool, a jacuzzi, and a yard as big as a field. I am the lead singer of a rock band that was nominated by the chicago music awards for “best rock entertainer”. I work for Univision Chicago where I am a news director and technical director. Its a bitter Sweet decision especially considering I have had my family near me for the past 28 years. We BBQ every other day, especially in the winter (We’re hard core like that)!! The thought of leaving them makes me a little sad, but thats’ life.
All I can say is GOd has an amazing sense of humor!! These past months have been some of my toughest momments ever. I’ll share details later. My point is this. We pray and pray for guidance and for God to make a new way in our lives. Someone should’ve told me that my answer required me to leave everything I love behind. Our lives are like movie trailors. We foresee the great part of our movie, the great action packed thriller, the highlight of a romance, or the suspense thriller that has you on the edge of your seat to guess the ending, but we are not shown the road it takes to get there. God often makes it clear what he has in store for us. June 1st I pack my bags and head south. The furthest South I can go, before I hit the water. I don’t know what to expect once I leave, I am totally trusting Gods call for me. I pondered on the move, thought and thought and thought. The more I looked at everything, the more I saw God’s signature written all over it, but I was trapped in the middle of this bitter sweet decision. Then My dad spoke, he spoke like never before. All the speeches in the world could not compare to his five words. “CLOSE YOUR EYES AND GO”. I have seen my trailor and I don’t know how I will get there, but my family and I will.
peace
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Awesome Jesse. I’m glad that you and Reina are going. Please tell your pops that we’ll take good care of you guys…all three of you. Keep the BBQ on.
Jesse,
First of all..Welcome!! We are so blessed to have you down here in S. Fla. your amazing control of the room on Sunday was awesome, God not only guides you, I believe He has His hand right on your shoulder. Once again Welcome Brother!!
The Nelson Family,
Jim, Val, Sam, Tyler, Emily and Charlie
Peace!