Apostolic Fathers

Alfred A. Montapert once said, ”Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices.” What he said completely relates to me, as I learned a very important, and gruesome, lesson. The incident caused me to change my perspective, which was huge in my childhood. I’ll never forget the time that I received stitches, because it made me realize that my parents know what’s best for me. It was an ordinary Wednesday afternoon. My sister and I had just gotten off of the school bus, plum…

insignificant that they just pass by. My friend Uzera Kimbo had to face an appalling incident when he was only 18 years old. He lost his father to an illness. Losing his father forced him to be the man of his house, affected his relation with his family, and left him without any guidance. The illness was inevitable, but the medical treatment could not reach his father in time as he is from a rural area in Namibia. To begin, the tragic incident put him in the frontline to help his family as…

To show my father what the countless hours of my blood, sweat, and sacrifice had amounted too. What I was able to achieve through my leadership on the team as a Captain. Sure mom was there and I had someone to share the moment with, but let’s be honest it is not nearly as important to a son or to me to have his mom there to witness his success then it is to have his father there, the man that is suppose to bestow masculinity and proper work…

The American Dream The American dream is one of the most acclaimed and sought dreams for society; especially for the Latinos community, but we do not know what are the challenges we would have to face and overcome to successfully accomplish the longed dream. When I was a kid what I desired the most was to have a united family. My dad used to spend half of the year working in California as a landscaper while my mom and I were in Mexico living our lives in our little old-traditional town…

Lost in my Memories The memories instantly rush back to my mind when I begin to read the book my mom used to read to me. The stories we shared will never leave my memory. I am packing up to head to the cemetery to visit my mom, on my list of things to bring with me is a pillow, a sleeping bag and blanket, so I can take a nap if needed, and last but definitely not least, Herald and the Purple Crayon, which always stays next to my bed. As I hop in the car the only thing that I double check that I…

parent need to be adjusted. Fathers and mothers can play very different roles in a child’s life. The different aspects of gender roles varies when it comes to raising a child; there are the physical and emotional attributes, what is expected from the mother, and what is expected…

sometimes it’s best if you let them go. I over heard my mom speaking to my father, she was asking him for money so it helps with my college expenses, but I could see the frustration on her face. My father wasn’t really the type to contribute to anything, but he was there all my life. So after a phone call full of excuses, my mom knew that she wasn’t getting any help with this bill. So I took upon myself to call my father, tell him exactly how I felt for a long time. I told him about himself and…

My parents had been my biggest inspiration in life. They have taught me to do more than what is expected. They have motivated me the most to become who I am today. Being a Hispanic is not as easy as it sounds. We face several of challenges that we have to overcome. Challenges that that has led to failures. In my experience I have faced many circumstances that has affected me and led me sometimes to failure. Life isn’t easy but we learn from the mistakes we make. My biggest obstacle was my mother…

Back to School: Why Colorado Christian University at Age 59? In order to answer the above question I must start from the beginning. It’s similar to that old axiom, "Look back to where you have been, for a clue to where you are going." I’ve heard this saying expressed in many different ways throughout my lifetime, and as it relates to my story this particular saying holds value and truth. I remember how my life changed when I was nearly eight years of age. My middle class family was forced to…

received a beating for it. He then starts sneaking off to the grocery store to steal his food that way. He also tries to steal leftover food from the trash, his mom learns about this and begins to poison the food. The chapter also depicts how his father is well aware of the abuse and in many cases watches the abuse happen and does…