Do you believe in second chances?

It’s a pretty straightforward question, yes or no. I do, and I’m glad I do because I feel that I’ve been given a second chance. If I’m being honest, I feel like some elements in life I’ve had a second, third, fourth.. well, you get the point. So what exactly is a second chance? Is it a mistake at work and the chance to rectify that mistake, perhaps. I also believe it’s in the eye of the beholder. For me, I believe it’s a chance to experience life all over again.

You think you have life mapped out, you think that you are in control until one day life hits you with a haymaker that leaves you lying on your back wondering what the hell just happened. How do I know, because I’ve been knocked down, but I got back up!! In 2019 I hit a low point, my life was twirling so fast I wasn’t sure exactly what was happening and just like a snap of your fingers, God reminded me that He is in control and His plan is perfect.

My “second” chance began with me transferring to Sam’s Club from the distribution center, where I spent the previous 11 years. That was a major step forward for me and the catalyst for the beginning of the rest of my story. September of that year my happiness tank went from vapors to busting full of joy. I met Andrea and my world was forever changed. It’s crazy how one person can really complete the unfinished areas of your life and that’s exactly what she does. She even got me eating sushi!! Haha!

We instantly became friends and enjoyed our time spent together. We ate, we traveled, we hiked, and we grew into a couple. Our first couple years accounted for many adventures and chapters of our life story together. Then something happened…

Aurelia came into our lives and just like that, we went from husband and wife to a family. What a learning experience it was dealing with our first born. I’ve always liked kids but never really had any experience in the behind the scenes, diapers, feeding, etc.. It definitely strengthens you emotionally, mentally and spiritually!! 

But wait… Aurelia needed something, so came Akira into our lives! The automatic bond that was formed with those two is beyond anything my mind can imagine. Aurelia from day one was a proud big sister and still is to this day.

So here I am, bottom of the well, having a pity party for myself and bam.. amazing wife and two beautiful little girls. Second chances.. yeah I like that. But you know, the story still goes on…

As of this writing, March 21st 2026, we are expecting our third child in July and this time, God is blessing us with a baby boy, WOW! Never in my wildest dreams would I have pictured myself having not one, not two but three beautiful babies, but here we are.

I am excited to start this next chapter become a three time dada. So many more memories, so many more adventures, laughs, smiles, cries.. I’ll take them all. I don’t want to miss a moment!! What will be next.. hmm. I’m not sure, but I will say that all of this is possible because I got my second chance… captain out