Tell us something about yourself that most people donât know.
Unless it will put my life or the life of someone I love in danger, I will never back down from a dare. I ended up in the ER once because someone dared me to jump into a pool from the second story. It would have been fine if I hadnât overshot and landed outside the pool and broke my arm.
Where is your favorite place to travel and why? Or the one place you want to go
Iâve always wanted to go to Germany. Their culture is rich and deep and their architecture is beautiful and honestly, who doesnât want to order a beer with their fast food run?
What type of music do you like the most? Whatâs your least favorite?
Iâm a fan of Rock and Country but I could definitely live without modern rap. It makes no sense and sounds like gibberish.
Whoâs the last person you texted? What did the text say?
My mom. She was telling me to stay for dinner when I picked up Hope.
What was the last purchase you made?
Diapers, Baby food.
What kind of car do you drive?
2017 Acura RDX
What strengthens you?
My daughter, Hope. Everything I do, I do for her.
What is your definition of âloveâ?
Someone who wants to grow with you and learn with you. Someone who supports your dreams and encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Someone who brings out your light when youâre drowning in darkness. But mostly, itâs choosing to love and be there for someone every single day of your life.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
No. I think love is something you cultivate and work towards and something you choose everyday. I think itâs possible to feel a connection with someone right away but Love is more deep than that.
What is your idea of a perfect day?
A day in the park with Hope, watching her fascination with the outside world and then dinner with my family.
If you died tonight, would you think you have live your life to the fullest?
Yes and no. Iâve done so much and I always try to live like itâs my last day but thereâs so much more I want to do.
Is there a feeling you are trying to ignore? What is it?
Sometimes I feel like Iâm not a good dad. Like especially with Hope getting older. There are things I donât know about or things I wonât be able to help her with and itâs terrifying and heartbreaking.
Are you afraid of losing anything? Why?
Hope, first and foremost. Sheâs my entire world. But all of my family mean the world to me. I wouldnât have gotten through the toughest moments of my life without them.
Do you like your job, or do you wish you were doing something different?
I love my job! I couldnât imagine doing anything different.
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
With my own Veterinarian practice, still doing my best to be the best dad I can be. Maybe married. Weâll see where life takes me.
Who is your hero in life and what qualities of him/her you desire the most?
I have so many...My dad...for starters. He lost the love of his life and somehow managed to find his way back again. My mom. She loved me when she didnât have to. My Grandparents. They always loved and protected me when I needed them the most. My brother and sister. Both of them have been through a lot and always manage to come out better than before.
Are you comfortable talking to strangers?
Definitely. Meeting new people is part of the fun!
If you could change a thing about yourself and your past, what would it be and why?
I would have been home sooner for more of Graceâs pregnancy. Maybe...things could have been different if I had been home sooner.
Are you happy with the life you live and the person you are?
For the most part. There are things that I feel are missing but I know rushing those things would do more harm than good.
If you only have one more chance to talk to that one person, what would you say?
I would tell her Iâm sorry. Iâm sorry I wasnât home sooner. I would tell her that Hope looks just like her and sheâs growing up so fast and that I wish she could be here to see it. I would tell her that I could have loved her and we could have had a beautiful life together. I would tell her that I miss her and that Iâm grateful to have such an amazing guardian angel watching over us.