When I was 18 years of age, I began to seek answers to questions that have been floating in my mind since I was a child. Why am I here? What's my purpose? How can I fill the void in my heart? I was drowning. I tried to fill the missing pieces of my heart everywhere. But I found nothing. I found myself drifting away with bad vices and pursuing things that don't hold any meaning. I've hurt my parents more than words can say. They've witnessed their little Simon falling apart. I still cry when I remember those moments.

During those dark moments of my life, God found me. I heard the word of God through the voice of our pastor. At first, I thought I was joining a cult. That was the funny part. But nothing is stronger than the love of God. There is no end to His love. Slowly understanding these things, I decided to be baptized. I felt like a brand new person.