about rafa

Rafa comes from a very diverse background. He was born in Spain, where his parents still reside, although his siblings immigrated to Germany. Rafa's family is still very close despite the distance. They FaceTime constantly, and visit each other frequently. He moved to the United states several years ago in search of opportunities after graduating from college. He joined the US Navy and moved to San Diego, California, where he and Thomas met. Growing up in Spain, he was always surrounded by his family. He enjoyed endless summers with all his cousins at their grandpas farmhouse or at the beach house his parents used to rent every year. Rafa always knew he wanted to have a family of his own one day so he could relive his childhood memories. Moving away from his family and everything he knew was the hardest thing he had ever done. Rafa moved first to Italy, where he finished his undergraduate studies, then to the Netherlands for a job opportunity before landing in the United States. Rafa is very proud of his Spaniard heritage, although he considers the US his home now. He hopes to instill in his children the bug of traveling and immersing themselves in different cultures. 
Rafa's career in the Navy has been a very rewarding experience, serving his fellow sailors and marines. He has also had the opportunity to advance his studies earning a master's degree in child development, and he is preparing himself for the next chapter in his life to become a doctor. 
Rafa's lifelong dream of becoming a doctor speaks of his character. He is very caring, nurturing, and understanding person. His compassion and love for others is the the reason why he is so love by those around him. 

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