Our life's journey began 38 years ago November 2000, and was just as real, exciting and loving today as when we first met.  We were married for three years before being blessed with our firstborn, Shane Aguillon Sandoval.  We moved to the country out near Niederwald soon after, so that our family could be raised outside the city.  Victoria Alena Sandoval followed Shane two years, one month and one week later.  Sal was intent on having the children raised with a love and understanding of animals and nature.  At one time, we raised 3 horses, 2 donkeys, 35 Barbado sheep, 40 Boar goats, and miscellaneous rabbits, ducks and chickens.  He loved every minute of it, and with the exception of the chickens, everyone had a name.  

With the exception of our working hours/days, we spent every moment with one another.  We had so much in common, that the things we didn't were inconsequential.  He was my support and had my back no matter what.  He encouraged me to go back to school so we could take better care of our animals, so I pursued a certification in animal health care.  He was so proud that he immediately hung my diploma on the wall.  Sal was my partner, my love, my life and my rock.  It's hard to realize I won't hear his voice, his laugh and his talking to his "stupid" cell phone.  However, there is a special place in my heart where he now resides, and I feel him there every waking moment.