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Mark Rapier's avatar

Fatherhood is an intentional act, not a biological accident.

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Jim Sayers's avatar

Those are certainly words of wisdom and truth. ❤️

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Keith Moyer's avatar

What a story, so beautifully told.

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Phoebe Wall Howard's avatar

I am so grateful to begin this day reading your thoughtful note. Thank you, Keith.

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Alan Cass's avatar

Unconditional Love!

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Robert Leonard's avatar

Wonderful story, thank you. He's a good man. I also didn't like opening gifts in front of others as a child. I was totally uncomfortable, and this is the first time I've ever heard of anyone else feeling this way...

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Over and over I agree with you: “Every child matters.”

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Denise OBrien's avatar

What a lovely story. Not a fairy tale with a happy ending but reality that it takes work to build relationships. Brings home the fact that I’ve got more work to do in my own relationships.

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Phoebe Wall Howard's avatar

I don't believe in fairy tales but I do believe in happy endings. It just takes a really long time and effort and commitment to get there. So grateful to read your words and (powerful) takeaway.

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