Shaken But Not Broken

Shaken But Not Broken A husband, father, and caregiver, holding on to love, faith, and hope as we face my wife’s Stage 4 breast cancer battle.

With Christ at the center, we find strength each day. May this page help someone find light in the middle of their darkest days.

Happy Birthday to the strongest person I’ve ever met. Last year’s celebration was different. It was one of the most unfo...
08/31/2026

Happy Birthday to the strongest person I’ve ever met.

Last year’s celebration was different. It was one of the most unforgettable birthdays we’ve ever had because we were literally celebrating life itself. We didn’t know what the future would bring, but here we are, celebrating another one.

Life has tested you so many times, and I know you never deserved any of it. I was there to witness how strong you were through every battle. You stood strong, you fought, and you made it through. Truly, God gives His greatest battles to His strongest soldiers.

Losing someone very important to you, losing a career, and coming so close to losing your own life are things nobody should have to experience. But here you are, still standing, still fighting, and still living.

I’m so grateful to have you as my best friend and my partner in life. Our relationship may not be perfect, but somehow, God perfectly matched us to face whatever battles come our way. And those who truly know us know just how much we’ve been through.

So here’s to more chapters in our story, more adventures, more memories, and more years of inspiring others to fight, stand their ground, and keep going no matter what challenges life brings.

Here’s to another year, another chapter, and many more beautiful moments together. Love you!❤️

A year ago today, I heard the heaviest and scariest phrase I’ve ever heard:“YOU HAVE CANCER.”But look at you now. By God...
08/25/2026

A year ago today, I heard the heaviest and scariest phrase I’ve ever heard:

“YOU HAVE CANCER.”

But look at you now. By God’s grace, it somehow became:

“IT’S JUST CANCER.”

An anniversary of the day that changed our lives forever.

I was about to head home from the rodeo when I saw this young cowboy. I asked his mom if I could take his photo, called ...
08/16/2026

I was about to head home from the rodeo when I saw this young cowboy. I asked his mom if I could take his photo, called his name, and he naturally turned toward the camera, just like that, the moment was captured.

What makes this photo even more meaningful is the story behind it.

This young warrior is a cancer survivor. I first met his parents when I was picking up my daughter in school, and it just so happened that he was Kayin’s classmate. It was also during one of those difficult seasons when I was driving back and forth to the city for Doris’ cancer treatments.

Those were heavy days. There were so many uncertainties, fears, and prayers. But somewhere along that difficult road, we met people who understood, not because we had to explain everything, but because they were walking, or had walked, the same road.

There is something powerful about meeting people whose families have faced cancer. Somehow, you connect differently. The struggles, the waiting, the fear, the hope, and the prayers, they don’t need much explanation. They just understand.

His parents were among the first people I talked to who truly understood what our family was going through. And months later, here I was, at a rodeo, unexpectedly capturing a photograph of their son, a young warrior who had already fought a battle that no child should ever have to face.

Life has a beautiful way of bringing certain people into our path at exactly the right time.

Some moments seem ordinary when they happen, but years later, we realize they were never ordinary at all.

This journey has forever marked our hearts. It changed the way we see life, family, time, and the little moments we once took for granted.

And looking at this young cowboy today, I am reminded once again:

There is always hope beyond the hardest season. There are prayers that are answered in ways we never expected. And sometimes, God reminds us of His faithfulness through the people He places along our path.

A simple photograph at a rodeo became a reminder of how far we’ve come.

Cancer changed our perspective on life, but it also taught us to cherish it more deeply. And yes, prayers truly do work.

Thank you Benny, you are a true cowboy and definitely I will have a photo session with you and your family soon. 🤠📸😎

I am not the best husband, nor do I consider myself a good father, but through God's grace, I continue to learn, grow, a...
06/21/2026

I am not the best husband, nor do I consider myself a good father, but through God's grace, I continue to learn, grow, and become better each day.

Don't ignore the things happening in your life. Whether you're walking through a season of joy or a season of pain, there is always a lesson hidden within it. Every struggle, every disappointment, and every unanswered prayer carries a purpose.

Pray for wisdom, because sometimes the things we pray for don't come in the way we expect. Yet God, in His perfect love, always knows what is best for us and for our family.

Many say that love is a feeling. But for me, love is a choice.

It is choosing to stay strong even when you have nothing left. It is choosing to look for light when darkness seems to surround your life. It is choosing to stay and fight for your family when walking away would be easier.

Real men don't run from responsibility. They don't hide behind excuses to make themselves feel better. They stand firm, even when life becomes heavy.

Don't pray for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure every hardship that comes your way. God made us men for a reason, to protect, provide, and carry burdens so that our families may live in peace and security.

To every husband and father who is silently fighting battles, carrying burdens, and doing his best despite his imperfections, your sacrifices matter, your love matters, and your presence matters.

Happy Father's Day.

Keep going. Your family needs you, and God sees every sacrifice you make.

"If You’re Going Through a Season of Loss, Don’t Let It Consume Your Heart"Life is truly unpredictable.The people around...
06/19/2026

"If You’re Going Through a Season of Loss, Don’t Let It Consume Your Heart"

Life is truly unpredictable.
The people around us, our family, relatives, neighbors, friends, and society itself, help shape who we become. From a young age, we are taught what success should look like, what dreams to chase, and what kind of life to pursue. I once thought I had it all figured out. I had a career I loved. I was earning a living from something that never felt like work because it was my passion. I genuinely enjoyed what I was doing, and I believed that was happiness. But life has a way of changing us.

Losing everything gave me a different perspective. Moving to Canada, starting over, and facing challenges we never expected reshaped the way I see life. But nothing changed me more than watching my wife battle cancer. When someone you love is fighting for their life, your priorities become clear. The things that once seemed important, the bigger house, the nicer car, the growing bank account, the business success, begin to lose their significance. I believe God allowed me to step back and see life through a different lens. Sitting in hospital waiting rooms, listening to doctors, praying for good news, and watching someone you love endure pain and uncertainty teaches you something profound. Life is not about what we accumulate. It’s about the people we love. When cancer enters your family’s story, you don’t wish for more possessions. You wish for more time. More dinners together. More laughter. More conversations. More ordinary days that suddenly feel priceless.

You realize that if time were running out, achievements, titles, savings, and possessions would matter far less than one more moment with the people you love. Watching my wife fight cancer taught me a lesson I could not have learned any other way. It reminded me that life is fragile, time is precious, and love is more valuable than success. Through this journey, God showed me that true wealth is not measured by what we possess but by the relationships we cherish.

Some of life’s deepest truths are discovered in its hardest seasons. Today, time with my wife and daughter means more to me than any career achievement, financial goal, or material possession ever could.

So if you’re going through a season of loss right now, whether it’s money, a business, a dream, or something you’ve spent years building, don’t let it consume your heart. Because when you look back on your life, you won’t remember how much you owned. You will remember who stood beside you. You will remember the people you laughed with, cried with, prayed with, and loved. So make time for your spouse. Hold your children close. Call your parents. Visit your friends. Create memories while you still can.
Because in the end, what truly matters is not the things you own, but the people you love.

And sometimes, it takes life’s hardest battles for God to remind us of what mattered all along.

These are the faces that carry the marks of life’s battles.Cancer shook us, but it did not break us. We’re still here, s...
06/15/2026

These are the faces that carry the marks of life’s battles.

Cancer shook us, but it did not break us. We’re still here, standing, fighting, and trusting God’s plan. The journey left its scars, but it also left us with a deeper faith, a stronger bond, and countless reasons to thank God for bringing us this far.

If our story can inspire even one person to keep going, then every struggle had a purpose.

Life is hard, there’s no denying that. But after all we’ve been through, we’ve learned that life is a GIFT. Spend it with the people you love. It may be shorter than we expect, but when lived with faith, gratitude, and purpose, it can be more than enough.

And for that, we thank God every day.

04/11/2026

It has been nearly seven months since my cancer diagnosis, and the journey has been nothing short of a roller coaster for my family and me. There have been moments of deep uncertainty—filled with anxiety, fear, and also quiet victories that meant so much along the way.

In an unexpected way, this experience has also been a blessing. It has taught me the true value of life, the importance of living with intention, and the realization that achievements and possessions lose their weight when you’re faced with life’s fragility.

Most of all, it has drawn me closer to God. I am learning to walk by faith, not by sight. Through it all, His mercy continues to sustain me—and that is my testimony.
--- DORIS 2026

THE KIND OF WEALTH MONEY CAN’T BUYHappy people are happy, rich or poor. Unhappy people are unhappy, rich or poor. Money ...
03/15/2026

THE KIND OF WEALTH MONEY CAN’T BUY

Happy people are happy, rich or poor. Unhappy people are unhappy, rich or poor. Money can only mask who we truly are by filling our days with distractions.

I realized this during the hardest season of my life.

There were nights in the hospital when my wife could barely walk… when she had lost almost 20 pounds in just a few weeks… when she cried from the pain and all I could do was sit beside her and pray. In those moments, the thought that I might lose her crossed my mind more than once. Those were some of the most painful moments we have ever faced.

But by God’s grace, we got through them.

And now, happiness feels completely different from what the world once told me it should be.

Happiness is a morning when she wakes up without pain. Happiness is seeing her smile again. Happiness is watching her play with our daughter like before. Happiness is seeing her eat with joy and slowly regain her strength. Those moments are priceless.

We don’t have much money. We don’t own properties. Most months our income simply breaks even. Yet I can honestly say I have never felt a deeper kind of happiness than I do now.

Not even during the days when we were chasing big dreams, running businesses, traveling, and living what the world calls a “good life.”

In fact, today I feel even more proud of myself doing labor work and maintenance than I ever did during my years in photography, when fame and money can sometimes get into your head and quietly blind you to what truly matters, friendship, humility, and genuine camaraderie.

The work I do now may seem simple to many, but to me it is honest, humbling, and noble. And I treasure it more than I ever expected.

This season taught me something I will never forget: True wealth is not measured by what you own, it is measured by what fills your heart. Sometimes God allows us to walk through the hardest valleys so we can finally see what truly matters.

Today I thank Him for that realization. It has taught me to treasure the simple things, the quiet mornings, the laughter of my family, and the miracle of another ordinary day together.

That, to me, is the real essence of happiness.

03/03/2026

Right now, our life feels like the back of a tapestry, messy, tangled, and hard to understand. Threads cross in every direction, and nothing seems to make sense.

But I believe God is weaving every strand with purpose. The pain is not wasted. The confusion is not meaningless. Even the setbacks are part of a greater design.

One day, we will see the front of the tapestry, the finished picture He has been creating all along. While we see knots and loose threads, God sees beauty, order, and completion.

We just have to trust Him. Because God always sees the finished masterpiece, even when we only see the mess.

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