Greetings folks! As the title says, 17 years ago today my fist son was born, after a long and difficult labour, his (rather large) red head appeared (with the help of forceps) and we were, suddenly plunged into the world of parenthood. It just so happens that I came across this beautiful video on parenthood, and love, no matter what: Andrew Solomon: Love, no matter what - YouTube Enjoy!
Did you link to the wrong video? Or did I click close button too soon (after hearing that being gay deserves no compassion). I'll go back and watch it some more if the guy gets pelted with tomatoes or something.
On a brighter note, Happy Birthday to your son...although I guess you are keeping the EC part of your life separate from your kids.
You clicked on the close button too soon! He's quoting verbatim an article from the 60's. I was also taken aback at first...it's a powerful video and worth watching in its entirety! Thanks for the well-wishes. Yes, my EC-life is hidden from them for the time being...
Happy birthday to your son! I'll watch the whole TEDtalk when I have a full 23 minutes available, seems interesting enough based on the description.
It's all about our children. Their struggles are our victories, yet they do all the work. I and my wife are in the ranks of those parents of which he speaks. Our son was given 50/50 odds of survival and if he survived 75% chance of sever mental and physical handicaps. We were asked to abort as if it was a no-brainer. We didn't, we went ahead. Our son is 20 now. He beat all the odds. He just finished his freshman year at university and is loving it. All we did is love him, he did all the hard work.
A big day of reflection on family, I'm sure. And a day to be celebrated - that's for sure. I can tell your kids are a big part of you. Same here - and although nowadays there are more options and examples of family configurations [Andrew Solomon's a case in point] most of us older folk went a pretty standard route. Regardless of where you are today, and the veers in the road, still, having those kids, as messy and complicated as it might be - this life wouldn't be what it is without them. Congrats, Greatwhale. happy, happy, joy, joy.... [i know, i know.... it's bittersweet, but right next to that is a whole big pile of happy. don't forget that. That stuff is good medicine. ] ---------- Post added 7th Jun 2013 at 06:59 PM ---------- niiiiice, skiff. I like seeing you proud and loving dads.
Happy birthday to your son, and congrats on the anniversary of becoming a dad! I remember that moment when my daughter emerged into the world, it was really amazing and I tear up just thinking about it even now, 22 years later. Thanks for the video link.
Happy Birthday to your Son, I hope he has a great day, being a Gemini like me, he no doubt will (*hug*)
As an adult I never cried until I became a father. Now... Having children has turned me into a crier. I weep for children and rage at those who harm children.
He's the brightest, funniest most talented, most handsome, red-headed, baritone-voiced drummer-in-a-band-kid that I know!
