October, Already?

Your body changes SO rapidly during pregnancy. And then, it comes with the intense hormones and strange pains that you’ve never, ever had before. For me, pregnancy has not been easy. Luisa has officially taken over. Admittedly, Jose and I have both kind of fallen a bit off the bus with Love, Hope and Borders. … More October, Already?

Oh, Baby!

Many of you already know that we are expecting our first baby in February! We are expecting a beautiful baby girl, and we could not be more blessed. And, we already have a name picked out—Luisa Corazon Galarza. I think her name is SO fitting knowing what we have to endure as a couple, and … More Oh, Baby!

It’s Tough

On June 28th, Jose’s Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver got approved. So, now what? Now, we need to apply for Jose’s visa. Once we apply, we will wait to receive a letter in the mail which states when Jose will have his interview in Juarez, Mexico. In Juarez, he will be given a medical exam and … More It’s Tough

The Wife of a Minority and Immigrant Small Business Owner

Being the wife of a small business owner comes with its ups and downs. Being the wife of small business owner who is a minority and an immigrant comes with a whole other level of complexity. Let’s get the hardships over first— Responsibility – Of course, with any job you have a large amount of … More The Wife of a Minority and Immigrant Small Business Owner

The Waiting Game

I’ve never been a very patient person. Jose knows this best that I hate waiting. Waiting for a task to get done around the house, waiting for my package to arrive from UPS, waiting to hear the results on a test—just in general waiting. In part, I think that’s why this whole immigration process can … More The Waiting Game

Keep moving forward!

Haley and I had the opportunity to speak to the local DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) chapter. It was the first time publicly speaking to a group of people about the immigration process we are going through. After speaking, I was so excited to see the support these independent and strong women showed us. … More Keep moving forward!

Mi Amor

As of February 6th, we’ve been married for 1.5 years. While the 1.5 years sure have not been easy, we’ve done a hell of a job. YOU’VE done a hell of a job being an awesome husband. As an owner of a small business, you work tirelessly to not only provide for us, but for … More Mi Amor