Best day ever??

Fongolio
Fongolio Posts: 3,516
edited December 2008 in The Clubhouse
Ok so as some of you may know my son's mom died in August and he now resides full time with me. What you may not know is that we have no legal tie to each other whatsoever. On the books I was never his father. I am NOT his biological father but I hooked up with his mom when she was early in her pregnancy but we never lived together. I have supported him financially all along and he has called me dad since birth but he was never legally my son. Mom dies and now I have to start legal custoday proceedings and expected this to take a long long time. However, today a judge heard the whole story and awarded immediate and unrestricted full custody and guardianship of the boy to me!!! I was stunned but totally overjoyed. Christmas came early this year. And then..... my son John brings home the best report card I've seen from him in years with glowing comments from the teachers about how well John is doing in all aspects of school and that the trauma he experienced in the summer is showing not at all.

And then.... I get home and a bunch of records I ordered are at the door so great new music to listen to. And then.... my new Yamaha AVR with Dolby HD and DTS Master shows up with the FedEx man. And then....Another parcel arrives from a good friend who lives several hundred miles away. It says it's a Christmas present but please open now. John opens it and it's full of awesome Christmas baking.... But wait there's more. Today is payday and my boss includes a real nice fat Christmas bonus in with my pay so I have money for shopping durring the holidays!!!! And then... a fellow I buy LP's off of here in Canada (sorry George the kids don't have an exclusive but I buy off you when I can) tell's me he has found the number one LP on my wish list and he will sell it to me for $5.00. Oh wait I almost forgot my new blue replacement lamps for my Carver TFM-25 came in the regular mail and I'm all stoked in put them in and check out the modded Carver.

I don't know if I can take any more good news. Someone pinch me. This has been an amazingly good day and it's not even 7:00pm pacific. Wow and thankyou God.

Kelvin
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,579
    edited December 2008
    Thats awesome man.

    Congrats
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2008
    Kelvin, I really tip my hat to you Sir. I am glad that both you and John are happy and will continue to do so in the years to come. Remember Kelvin, some day that boy will want to know and see all that is attached to him. Protect him like you currently do and when he wants to explore, be with him. Your level of maturity and integrity is second to none. May you and John have a wonderful Christmas and an even better 2009.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    I am very happy to hear of your blessings:)
    Good news is good news.
    Thanks
    Ben
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    Thanks
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited December 2008
    WOW! Congrats, and I hope it all leads to a very Merry Christmas for you and yours. Sounds like the Happy New Year is in the bag!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2008
    Enjoy each second of it. Just enjoy it. Congrats!!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2008
    God never ceases to amaze! It's awesome to hear things are going so well for you and your son.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited December 2008
    Congrats, Kelvin. That's a great story and blessings to you and John.

    I'd pinched you if you are close by. :)
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2008
    Wow, that is an awesome day-here's to many many more.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited December 2008
    Great. I hope you have many more you certainly desrve it for stepping up to the plate concerning John.




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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2008
    Thats great news man. Im so happy to hear the good news.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2008
    Congratulations. May you and your son continue to thrive.
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