I'm a Dad again!

[Stralya]

Some of you are aware of the rough time I've had being estranged from both my kids for a very long time. Well two weeks ago I met my son after four years apart and today I met my daughter who I haven't seen in ten years or more.

I made a little video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_hQNK2h4yQ

I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am, I just had to share this with you all.

Dan.
Human.

[Wildkat]

That is SOOOO GREAT!

I'm so glad things went well, Dan!
I know it's been a long road...

Got me all weepy eyed
lol

Nice looking kids, by the way

[Stralya]

We had a good looking postman obviously...

Thanks Kat. It's been an amazing day. I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to post it here but I want the whole World to know how happy I am and I want to give some hope to all the other estranged Dad's out there.

Dan.
No longer miserable.

[petejw]

Hey stranger, thought ud fallen off the face of the earth, lol
hadnt heard from you in ages.
Great news about your kids, glad all went well.

[Stralya]

G'day Pete

I'm still here. I was out your way today, that video was shot at Nurragingy!

Rebuilt your motor yet?

[petejw]

Ive put the engine in from my parts bike,
just put it together today, after digging into the tranny,
took it 4 a quick ride tonite, seemed to b ok at this stage,
havent been able 2 split the cases on the other engine yet
to find out what went wrong.
Hows ur bike running?

[Stralya]

It's going like a rocket!

[acof911]

Congrats Brother, having a son and daughter myself I know that there is nothing in the world that means as much.

[Stralya]

Congrats Brother, having a son and daughter myself I know that there is nothing in the world that means as much.

You are so right, and thanks for the comment.

[oseaghdha]

Good on ya Dan.
Makes me happy. I can't imagine what that was like for you.
My kids are my life's work after all, and I get grumpy when I don't hear from them for even a day.

Well done.

Dan/Dad

[Stralya]

Not to overstate it but.....

It's been absolute hell. I've suffered for more than ten years and not as a result of any choice I made. It was imposed on me and I had nowhere to go. All I could do was tough it out so you can imagine where my head is at the moment. I won't sleep for a month! Thanks for your kind words,

Dan.
New/old Dad.

[fredintoon]

Paterfamilias redux

Some of you are aware of the rough time I've had being estranged from both my kids for a very long time. Well two weeks ago I met my son after four years apart and today I met my daughter who I haven't seen in ten years or more. - - -
I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am, I just had to share this with you all.
Dan.
Human.

Hi Dan,
what a great thing to happen, I am delighted to read about it.
Good-looking young people too. The beer is fine but wean them off the tobacco habit eh?
My own second marriage is a package deal that included two small boys.
My wife's ex ran away and hid rather than pay maintenance.
I have had the pleasure of helping raise two small boys into responsible adulthood while the ex has saved himself $100,000 or so.
I know I got the better deal.

[chevy45412001]

Way to go mad props for ya brotha. just starting my journey on that note been only 3 months but feels like eturnity.Keep it real good luck.

[rpgoerlich]

Congrats Stralya!

[Axel]

Sweet

We who have gone without our kids salute you !