I'm going to be a dad again! (page 2)

cruzanheart

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Babies are wonderful!!! I'm glad ours are old enough to contrast what they couldn't do with what we now allow them to do, because they are enjoying so much the fun of birthdays, holidays, playing with their school friends outside of school, etc. Me too!!!

We bought Father's Day cards last night (shhh, don't tell Big Tex!) for the very first time, and it was fun watching them read each and every one so they could find the PERFECT card. We bought one for my dad too, and will put it on his grave this weekend.

So Happy Father's Day to you too, freedom96, and to all the fathers on this board! In more ways than one, we couldn't have done it without you!

Nina

MrsQ

Congratulations!

I became a mommy this year for the first time. It is marvelous. And I find myself feeling the same way you do. Thank goodness my children are/will be born free. They won't have to struggle with becoming free the same way I did. It took up too many years of my life, and cost a lot.

Most people say "I want my kids to have what I never did" and they mean an education, or money. Well, I want my kids to have what I never had: Two strong, intelligent, HEALTHY parents who love them UNCONDITIONALLY. Who don't make them jump through hoops or put them on a stage like a trained monkey to make themselves look more 'spiritual'. I want my kids to have normal social interactions--not sequestered away in the school library during all the holiday activities--ostracized because they don't have decent clothes, because their parents are too busy saving the 'worldly people' to have a decent job. Oh, yes--my children won't be perfect--and that DELIGHTS the HELL out of me! They'll be allowed to make mistakes, to form beliefs, to play sports, date, go to college (in fact, they'd BETTER!), and see concerts. They'll get loving guidance, not threats of death. They'll get forgiveness and love--not a chance to prove themselves in front of 3 'elders' who don't really know or love them.

BORN FREE!!!

Q.

blondie

Great news, freedom96.

Do you change diapers?

Blondie

teenyuck

Congrats freedom and cali! Your baby will have a wonderful future with you and free from the WTBTS.

DJ

Congratulations Freedom 96!!

That's wonderful! Hey, how do you know he won't be a she???? I have one of each and they are both fun, in different ways. As babies though, they do all the same stuff, you know...poop, cry, eat, poop, cry. eat.....lol...God bless!

Poor Cali,

Oh, how well I remember saying what you are saying....ugh...I do have a suggestion but I dunno if you are interested or not....ahem, sex will do it.

riz

Congrats, freedom!! Lucky kid

teejay

I want my kids to have normal social interactions--not sequestered away in the school library during all the holiday activities...-- MrsQ

I remember it well. Sitting alone in the library while sounds of partying and frivolity came from my classroom – echoing down the hard tiled floors. Even though it was almost forty years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday.

Two weeks ago my four year old's pre-school class put on a graduation program for the parents. At one point, they all stood and sang He's Got The World In His Hands. Everyone, that is, except her. While her classmates stood and sang and acted out the words, she alone continued to sit on the floor... mute. I was looking through the viewfinder of the video camera and what I saw horrified me. I looked over at her JW mother who was looking back at me with equal confusion. My daughter never stood to join her mates in song. She knew the words... she had sung them many times at home and I'd join in. But for some reason, that day she would not sing.

I was heartbroken. Then and every time I've thought of it since (like now), seeing her not participate in a simple song brings those painful childhood memories right back to the surface and I cannot stop the tears.

Funny what a 45-year-old man can remember, huh?

Shakita

Now that is "Good News"!

Having a baby is the BEST time of life.....nothing in life can compare to the ultimate joy and love of holding your new baby for the very first time..... Congratuations to the whole family!

Mrs. Shakita

SheilaM

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

shamus

I cannot possibly tell you how much I love kids.........

You are the lucky one! Little league and all! You're gonna be a great dad / mom!

I'm going to be a dad again!

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