For everyone who knows me will know or should know that I always talk about my godchildren. One of the most amazing things that has ever happened to me was receiving them into my life. At first I was only supposed to have one godchild, but it later turned out that my brother asked me to be not only his older son's godfather, but also his youngest child. My two godchildren are Joseph Lopez and Jonathan Lopez. Before I get into the letter, I just want to tell you a little bit about these two amazing kids.

The first godchild is Joseph. He recently turned 11 years old and thinks just like a 25 year old. He is very advanced for his age and one of the sweetest kids you'll ever meet. For an 11 year old he is very humble and always thinking about others. Though he may seem shy at first, once you get to know him you'll start seeing the wild side to almost anything he does. He has very big dreams and will do anything to achieve them no matter in what condition he is. His favorite sport is soccer and is really good at it. He's a goalie for his team and one of the best -- no matter how fast the ball comes to him his hands are 100x quicker. I am truly lucky to have him.

My second godchild is Jonathan. Jonathan just recently turned 9 years old and just like his older brother, he thinks like a 25 year old. Also just like his older brother, he is very advanced for his age and is always eager to learn something new. This kid has one of the biggest hearts you'll ever see and is one of the best helpers I've ever had. He always talks about how he wants to help out his parents, especially when he becomes rich. Unlike his brother, he is not shy and is ready to do anything people tell him to do, meaning that he is a very adventurous kid. He also loves soccer and he plays forward for the same team his brother plays in. He is always eager to have the ball in his feet, ready to make a goal. I am truly lucky to have him, as well.

Now the letter to my godchildren:

The first time your dad asked me to be your godfather, I was very nervous but at the same time it was perfect, especially since I was going through so many things at the time. I honestly didn't know what to say and was afraid that any answer that I gave was going to be the wrong one. I felt as if I wasn't worthy to be your godfather because in my head I knew you guys deserved someone better, even now I still think that you deserve someone better than me. That's why I told your dad for you two to decide who you wanted as your godfather. You guys decided and you chose me; the first time I got to see the both of you, it lit my heart up seeing how excited you both were to see me. In my mind I was freaking out, but it still made me feel good knowing that you kids were actually excited to see me.

Even though I stayed with you all for one night, once I came back we had an amazing and crazy week. The best part of the times we went out was when I was buying your items for your first communion. Knowing that each thing that I bought had such a big significance for me made me feel that it'll have a big one for you as well. When the big day hit, I was super excited to finally being able to call you my godchildren. It didn't really hit me until I was putting Joseph's bracelet on and explaining to him what "hope" meant. My tears were ready to explode, but I made it out just in time before they did.

It dawns on me so much knowing that I have such a big responsibility right in front of me and it scares me even more that at any point I can possibly fail the both of y'all. I wasn't lucky enough to have the best godparents and I know I don't want to make the mistakes they made on me, on to you. It does suck that I'm thousands of miles away from both of y'all, but just know that no matter what I'm always a call away.

There's one thing I do want to tell the both of y'all. Life is hard and you've seen it first hand with all of your family, including myself, and even at a young age you've both been able to understand it all. I know things may seem super hard at this point, but know this... BOTH OF YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD! I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but you can whether it's the entire world or your world. What I see in both of your eyes and it's something I haven't seen in a while, and that's real hope. Both of you are willing to fight no matter what and it's very rare to see that, especially in younger kids. I know you guys can change and not only that, but make a HUGE difference in people's lives, just like you have changed mine. Never forget that nothing is impossible to both of y'all and remember one more important thing, I GOT YOUR BACK! I love you both with all my heart and I will protect the both of y'all no matter where I am or what I'm doing.

- Love Your Godfather Frankie

- Con Mucho Amor de su TiPadrino Frankie