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My new Family


Since March 3, I am married to a wonderful, beautiful, godly woman who turned my world around. And, in addition to continuing to love and enjoy my little Anahi, who will turn 5 in September, I am now the proud dad of two adolescents, Mark and Nicole.





Mark turned 15 on March 14. He is becoming a young man. He loves to play his guitar and drums. Mark went through a lot when his dad tragically passed away after an accident at their farm when he was just 11.  He has a sensitive heart to God. He is gradually embracing me and making room in his life for his new dad.







Nicole is 11 and is in the 6th grade. She plays the harp very well. She loves to play with her cat, and in her spare time, she creates beautiful bracelets that she sells for a small fee. Nicole is very sweet and bright. She is very curious and loves her sister Anahi. I love getting her hugs and kisses as I come home from work or put her down to sleep.



Anahi is the little girl that God placed in our lives back in 2011. She has been my little angel, both before and after the accident. Anahi is 4 and currently in kindergarten. She is very perceptive and asks a lot of questions. She loves her pet parrot and spending time with her new mommy.


Nancy is the woman that I strongly believe God has placed in my life. I fell in love with Nancy in 2014 and could not let her go. We are now happily married, discovering life together and believing that God has given us a second chance to be happy and build a new marriage. Nancy is 34. She lost her husband four years ago. Currently Nancy is beginning a four-year theological training course. She is sweet, cute, and has a heart for God and family. I am so blessed.

 Norberto. You know me, but I will share some, too. In my spare time (of which there is very little recently), I read. I began running again and will be signing up for several races this year. I am currently beginning a two-year Master's class called docencia universitaria that meets once a week at the local university. I enjoy my new life and look forward to my new role as parent to three children and husband to Nancy.

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Location: Capitán Miranda, Paraguay

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  1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    This is so sweet... God bless you...

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  2. AnonymousJuly 2, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    This is so sweet... God bless you...

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  3. DaylightAugust 13, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Thank you for sharing. I love seeing how God has blessed you in this new season.

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  4. UnknownAugust 13, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    I'm an old friend of Julie's from an online mommy website. Thank you for sharing your new family with us. I still pray for you daily

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