Life has a way of starting in the most unexpected places. In this episode of MCNEW: Duty. Grit. Grinds., we travel through time with stories of resilience, beginning with my ancestors born under remarkable circumstances—a cave deep in the wilderness, a covered wagon on the frontier, and a kitchen turned makeshift delivery room. These moments reflect the grit and determination that shaped generations.

But the journey doesn’t stop there. I’ll share incredible stories from my own career as a police officer, including two unforgettable nights delivering babies—one in the back of a Jeep Cherokee and another in the tight quarters of a single-wide trailer. These tales blend humor, humanity, and the profound realization that life begins wherever it chooses, even in the unlikeliest of places.