A Rough Draft About my Life

I was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico and raised in slums of New Jersey. About the age of 4 was the first time I ever heard a gun shot before. Was always so scared to go out at night because at any moment that sound can be for you. (So, the bell tolls.) We had it really bad when I was young. I never used to be able to see my father because he would be out working 3 jobs just to bring food to the table. Then when things got really rough, with my sister and I getting beat down by our parents. They would use shoes, belts, brooms, mops, extention wires, you name it they've used it. (Eh, I guess it was all for a good cause...)

Fast forwarding a bit over here. By the time I was in high school, I decided to join the army. At the age of 17 was my first deployment to Iraq. Let me tell you, it was not easy just coming out of high school. Then later on I became an uncle. My sister gives birth to a beautiful little girl at the age of 16. Her name was Jamila and ALWAYS smiled at me when she saw me. *sighs I miss her, my sister gave the baby to the 30 year old father and never heard from that guy again. Moved away and never bothered telling anyone about it not even my sis. It was a sad time, I was looking forward to spoiling my little niece.

Then, as luck would have it I get deployed to Iraq a second time. Right now I have about a week left so it isn't so bad. I just can't wait to get back home with my friends and family. ALSO, something special happened this year. My senior English teacher who I have kept in contact for 4 years is now my girl friend. Who I plan to marry in about 3 years or so. Even though I had to go through all that violence in Iraq again I believe this is the best year in my life so far. I'm no longer alone, I have someone now.

That someone has become my wife for 3 yours and going. I love her more than I thought I ever could. Now with a 3 year old son, I am happy to say this would be the 2nd person to really love in all the world. God has blessed me with a wonderful family and I hope for even greater times in the future.
There, a little bit about my life.