My first visit to United States was as a student in 1976 but due to a mishap, was deported early 1979. I came back in 1981 on a visiting visa and have since been living in the SF bay area. Not too good single-parenting my daughter of 1984; I got married in 1986, fathered a set of twins in 87 and got estranged from my wife in 89. In distraught, loss of wife, twins and love, I wished for a change in my situation. I was transported by ambulance from Oakland to San Francisco and began my long road back with daily rehab here at the neighborhood hospital I am lucky and super blessed. I know that sounds strange for a person who was shot in the neck in 1992 and, for the first six months, could only move my eyes. I had an apartment (25 Sanchez) in 1993, divorced 94. Looking over the past 25 years, I have graduated in computer aided drafting at City College. Today, I tutor students at the college and volunteer as peer counselor at the hospital. I like the idea of being an angel to someone...that's my everyday blessing. God has given me the tools. Prayers from my Mother and other well-wishers (Cherubim & Seraphim Church members) made it easy to accept my situation understandably. But I have seen my recovery as a big enlightenment. Every ounce of my being is the work of God’s creation. Starting everyday with the Lord's prayer works wonders.