A Love Letter to Maria and a Shoutout to My Boys
This evening, I want to take a moment to celebrate my magnificent wife, Maria. She is my rock, love, and the cornerstone of everything that has kept me grounded through this journey. Since this all began, Maria has stood by me with unwavering strength. She has been my champion, ensuring every fact about my care is understood and communicated. She’s asked the tough questions, demanded answers when they mattered most, and held our family together with her incredible spirit.
Maria defines what true partnership is. She has been my advocate, confidant, and safe place through every step of this road. And, let’s be honest, she’s a total hottie too. I love her more than words can ever express—she is everything.
To Ethan, Gabriel, and Noah
I also want to give a heartfelt shoutout to our boys—Ethan, Gabriel, and Noah. Each of them has shown love and support uniquely, and I couldn’t be prouder to be their dad.
I know this hasn’t been easy for them. Dads are supposed to be the invincible heroes who always have the answers. And seeing me—mortal, vulnerable, and sometimes struggling—must be a hard thing to process. Yet, they’ve shown courage and compassion that go beyond their years. Whether it’s a quiet moment of kindness, a word of encouragement, or their presence when I need it most, their love shines through.
It’s not lost on me how much they’ve had to carry in their hearts, but I want them to know this: I am proud of them beyond measure. Watching the way they navigate this, growing into the remarkable young men they are becoming, reminds me that even in difficult times, love endures.
To my family—Maria, Ethan, Gabriel, and Noah—you are my everything. I may not always have the right words to show the depth of my gratitude, but know this: you are the reason I keep fighting, the reason I get up every day and give it everything I’ve got.
Maria, thank you for being my partner in every sense of the word, standing by me when things were at their most complex, and making me feel loved and supported beyond measure. Boys, thank you for your love, patience, and strength.
I love you all more than words can ever say. You’re my heart, hope, and most significant reason to keep moving forward.
Always fight for Justice, my Boys, Always.
This is for you: Ethan, Gabriel, and Noah
