*hugs

i liked you from the start justincredz
when i read those things you wrote i didn't believe a word of it
too familiar, reminded me of my own self in my 20-somethings settling down with my first wife. cocky, i deserved my every wish, quick to temper, but a heart of gold beneath. i feel that in you too, heart of gold.

contrary to common belief, nobody is ever really truly ready to become parent to a brand new child. even the tiny percentage of actual planned pregnancies that happen these days, the whole pregnancy & birthing and 1st year, nothing prepares a person for that, even if you've already had 10 kids.

and you can read about it, talk about it, study it, imagine it, talk to your own parents, nothing anybody ever does or says can prepare you for that moment when you are holding your newborn child.

i want to see you be a good man, don't make the mistakes i've made.
like yelling at poor defenseless little old AhNasty. you did the right thing by apologizing, you are a good man. you are a blessed person bringing much joy into the world. i feel honored to know you here at GC!

in love & service,
AhNasty