"Some people work an entire lifetime and wonder if they ever made a difference to the world. But the Marines don't have that problem." - Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. President.-. I AM .. a husband to a stubborn, crazy, loving, and sexy wife. Ceasanny, baby you know I really have no words to describe all my feelings about you. I love you. I AM .. a father to two crazy little headaches. But even though they could be a handful, I wouldn't trade them for the world. C-Jay , Ricky .. Daddy loves you and always will. I AM .. a son to the craziest parents. And even though we have our differences and arguments, they have never lost their places in my heart. I love you mom and dad. I AM .. a little (BIG) brother to two sisters. Jorene, I just want to thank you for helping me though the darker times in my life. I just wish that one day I will be able to repay you for all the things that you have ever done for me. Thank you for helping me through the growing process. Janet, you have always been a flake. You are always the person that TRYS. The unpredictable stubborn sister. I still love you, but something has to happen, something has to change for me to like you again. I AM .. an uncle to 3 crazy boys/teens. Jovan, boy you are growing up way too fast. I remember watching you and your brother. Then I got into junior high and High school and disappeared. I remember seeing you come by the house to hang out and I'd always be on my way out. Now I come by and you are always on your way out. Man how things change. Look I'm sorry that I wasn't there as much as I now wish I was for you growing up. Hopefully one day that can change. Jason, I remember you following me everywhere. Always watching me. I remember a couple years later I hear your mom tell me that you are almost like a carbon copy of me. I thought that she was just being funny. But damn. Keep doing what your doing. But stay safe. You really doing want to feel like how I feel at 23yrs old. TRUST ME YOU DON'T WANT THIS. take car of you body. Alexander, you have grown so much. Keep being good ok. I AM .. a brother-in-law to three of the greatest people I've met. Rolland, man you have been the funniest straight forward guy I've ever met. You have been a great addition to this family. And I have to say, it's been hilarious watching you grow into this dysfunctional family. Francis & Sonny, I only have one thing to say to the both of you. Thank you. I AM ... a cousin to many other dysfunctional families. Sorry for being such a stranger. It'll change one day; for some at least. I AM .. a friend to many brother-in-arms, -aka- my idiot friends. To all my hommies, "Wuddup though"..-. I AM .. John Gerald Padua. A soon to be 23yr old stubborn, loving, funny, strong Marine. I am currently serving in Iraq, just waiting for the words " Let's go home." .-. I AM ME.
