Who Is This Man?

I wonna tell you about a man who changed my life... yeah! His name is Darrel Hilbrands, he is from New York, USA, but God called him to serve in Mexico. He now dominates the language and understands the culture better than me!

The first time I saw him, I was scared because he looked so big and just "different", besides he was sitted on a wheelchair. He smiled to me and asked my name... Where I met him was where I spend my most amazing childhood, at an orphanafe called,Pan De Vida. He is still the director of this incredible place, for kids who are considered by the society "from the streets." Darrel, who I adopted as my dad, not only runs the orphanage, he runs a school from kindergarden to university! You read right! He is so smart and very brave that for him there are no obstacles, and if he faces some troubles... he always knows how to deal with them. When he and I had issues, I was soo mad at him because I thought he didn't understand me, pretty common, eh? but at the end, he helped me understand that he wanted the best for me. My dad has a way to talk to me and figure out what to do. It took me a long time to see him as my dad, but so far, he is the only one that is been there for me. Also, he inspired me to become a change in the world. He challenged me to make a difference and to be an active christian with celestial goals.

I'm in my third year in college now!! Who would've thought that a girl from "the streets" would get so far. I did it, and I hasn't been easy, however, I see at my dad and his life encourages me to fight, to dream, to set goals and life, and to serve God with all my being. If he can change the life of many kids and grown ups being in a weelchair and spanish as his second language... I can do it too!

This man is my dad, my friend, and my hero! God sent him to save me and to find the great creature God intended me to be. I wrote him this song years ago... for you dad!

Hero
As an old book you found me
The pages were open and ripped
It was exposed to the public, the danger, the pain
With gentle hands you hold me

You gave me new stories; you taught me I was precious
In every page there was a value no one saw
You converted me in a warrior, a soldier, a woman
There is no other hero, there is none like you

There are few who will risk everything for love
There are few who will give up their own lives
But you have lost everything for me
You didn’t allow a soul to touch me
You cover me with your strong arms
Only for love

There is nothing to fear anymore
You are my hero
You are my father even though I don’t have your blood
Genetics can’t answer all
You taught me there are many battles to fight,
Many battles to win
With your example you showed me the world
There is no one that loves like you

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."- Mother Teresa

These are my closest friends in college.

I dont like forwards, but a friend long time ago, sent me this...

No man or woman is worth your tears,

I will say; Only a truly friend deserves your tears.
The only one who is, will never make you cry.
If you love someone, put their name in a circle, instead of a heart.
Hearts can break, but circles go on forever.
Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say.
Best friends listen to what you don't .
If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them. I'd be at the bottom to catch them. (right!)

... it keeps going, but its too cheesey.
it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

Do You Think So? or Do You Belief So?

I decided to create a posting blog... not because I think I should just for fun, but because I belief I have to share the wonders that God has done in my life, and belief me, he has done a lot...!

This is my wonderful family. We have been all over the place, but we try to stay in contact, for some is hard to do, right Noe? He tries do... or thats what I want to belief.

Two awesome little people are now in my heart, their names are Eder and Ben, Eder is Noe and Sayuri's son, he is soo cute! and Ben is Anna and Jer's son! He is so cute as well. I can't wait to see Ben in winter time, and Eder... I haven't see him since he was 8 months, is my closest guess. :(

Anyhow! I love them so very much and I just want to let them know that!

Julian and Mickey... I miss you guys!

Cecy... I'll see you soon babe!