The story of a 22-year-old man who became a single parent.
Jimmy’s 22-year-old life is revolutionized overnight when he discovers an abandoned 4-month-old newborn boy. And what initially appeared to be a difficult journey turned out to be a tremendous gift and life lesson. Jimmy learns to never underestimate his power and resolve because, while life offers us with challenging options, he also provides us with the fortitude to conquer them and thrive.
We are profoundly impressed and inspired by Jimmy’s unwavering love and commitment. And in the gallery, we would like to share the tale of a youngster whose fate was completely altered by the enormous heart of a young guy.
We believe such events only occur in the movies, but Jimmy experienced them firsthand. It all began when the young man, who was studying in the United States at the time, came to Haiti for the holiday season. On New Year’s Eve, he brought gifts to the orphanage where he worked for the young children. He was unaware that his fate will soon change.
The local populace did little to assist the infant out of fear that it was cursed. They mumbled things to one another such as, “I won’t touch that infant. I have no idea who placed that infant there.
At the sight, Jimmy’s heart skipped a beat and his eyes wet. He was eager to do whatever to rapidly remove the innocent infant from this circumstance. Almost intuitively, he ran to the child’s aid, grabbed him up, and rushed to his mother’s house to clean, dress, and feed the child.
They visit the hospital the following day to treat the baby’s ant stings and allergic responses. Jimmy took the required legal measures to protect the youngster and became his legal guardian because he had no mother, father, or family to take him in.
The young man spends numerous restless hours pondering what to do in response to this life-altering predicament. He never anticipated facing such a circumstance. After all, he was merely a student who was visiting his family for a few days; he was not prepared to become a parent. Yet, his inner voice tells him that fate has brought him together with this child for a reason.
In the end, Jimmy summons the strength to stand up and confront the matter with resolve. He would not abandon this innocent being. He gave him the name Emilio Angel and took him into his heart forever.
But, the student’s future is already fraught with ambiguity and uncertainty. He has no idea how he would care for and raise a young child, but he is determined to do so regardless of the expense. On this difficult journey, he is aware that his way will be enlightened and he will be directed.
Indeed, this is precisely what occurs. When Emilio must fly back to school in the United States, his family takes care of him. His friends donate clothing, money, and their prayers. Jimmy and Emilio are privileged to have the full support of their loved ones and are surrounded by affection.
Nonetheless, despite receiving assistance, Jimmy continued to struggle financially. In any case, it is difficult to raise a child while still in school and trying to figure out your life. So he chooses to quit school and care for the infant full-time.
Today, Jimmy is a devoted parent who would not trade his life with Emilio for anything. This trip has taught him to have no expectations for the future and to face life’s problems with an open mind and heart.
Jimmy’s unique experience has also taught him that the universe occasionally disguises its gifts as obstacles. And it is only when we decide to embrace them that we know they are gifts.
When life gets really difficult, Jimmy recalls the following proverb: “Your greatest gift to the Kingdom may not be anything you do, but someone you raise.” And this provides him with all the strength he requires to continue on this incredible journey.
