My Greatest Journey
SEARCHING FOR MY BIRTH FAMILY
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My Life in America
Feb. 11, 2026
As I step into my 39th year of life, I remember the day I arrived here in America. I had no idea then the life that awaited me. The people I would meet. The places I would go. The doors that would open. The love that would surround me. For me, America was never just a place on a map. It was a promise. Safety. Opportunity. Family. Belonging. As I turn 39, my heart is overflowing with gratitude.
Jan 16, 2026
This poem emerges from witnessing the pain, fear, and resilience of immigrant communities. Writing it was a way to make sense of grief, hold onto humanity, and speak when silence no longer felt possible.
Dec. 27, 2025
More than 30 years after watching bald eagles here as a child, I return to Lake Manawa with my camera to document their presence, power, and enduring beauty. A personal reflection on memory, nature, and the stories that unfold when you slow down and observe.
Nov. 13, 2025
Remembering Jim Avila, a pioneering investigative journalist whose work, integrity, and humanity shaped broadcast news and inspired those who learned from him, including me.
The America I No Longer Recognize
Aug. 23, 2025
Once welcomed as a child from the Philippines, I now bear witness to an America that turns immigrants into enemies—and compassion into cages.
No Fear, No Hate, No ICE in our State
June 11, 2025
After ICE raids tore families apart across Omaha, this piece captures the voices, sounds, and heartbreak of a community that showed up to say: immigrants are not criminals, they belong here.
Stepping into my 38th year of life!
June 11, 2025
A reflective look at turning 38, marking milestones like becoming a first-time homeowner, celebrating the people who make life meaningful, and setting intentions for a year rooted in gratitude, faith, connection, and showing up fully for others.
June 11, 2025
A heartfelt reflection on achieving a long-prayed-for milestone: becoming a first-time homeowner. This post celebrates perseverance, faith, and gratitude, honoring the friends, professionals, and parents whose unwavering support helped turn a spoken dream into a place to finally call home.
No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants Are Welcome Here!
January 27, 2025
A cold wind, a united crowd, and a neighborhood that knows the power of belonging. This reflection captures a moment in South Omaha where voices rose together to declare what should never be in question: immigrants are welcome here, and they belong.
Throwback: First Day of Kindergarten
August 16, 2024
A reflective look back at my first day of kindergarten, childhood memories, and the quiet journey of learning to love the younger version of myself, especially the parts that once felt different, unseen, or not enough.
The latest news updates on my search to find my birth family...
July 1, 2022
An update from the Philippines brings both gratitude and unanswered questions. While the search for my birth mother has faced early challenges, it also renews my resolve to keep going—holding onto hope, patience, and the belief that this journey is far from over.
April 11, 2021
On National Siblings Day, I reflect on the unanswered questions that have shaped my adoption journey—wondering about the brothers and sisters I may have, whether they know I exist, and holding onto hope that one day, the answers will come.
February 1, 2021
Seeing my birth mother’s name in writing stirs deep emotion as a new connection is made in the Philippines—reminding me that progress, even when slow, brings me closer to truth and healing.
March 14, 2020
This post marks the moment my search became official, opening the door to answers I’ve waited years for and confronting the fear, emotion, and hope that come with being so close to the truth.
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