I hope she is a Christian conservative. I don't know why... :roll3: :)

Now that would be interesting!!! :cool:

Sorry, Hog. We haven't discussed it much, but I'd guess more of a liberal Catholic. She doesn't understand why priests can't/shouldn't marry.

But, at least she is comfortable around my family. I'm the only outcast. lol.

Just checked in with CAD again today after some time and saw your update, Hobo. Pretty awesome news and great to hear! See, God even watches after Heathen non-believer liberals, too. ;) You know I was kidding with that. Hope things continue to progress wonderfully for you and your daughter.

Good thing to know, T/F. If I ever meet a Liberal, I'll let him know! :p

Thanks for checking in. I remember your story, and I'll be honest.... I NEVER saw it happening to me. I'm sure you'll agree that it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! ;)

Yeah....So.....Why no up date....huh??

:p

Not much to update right now, Tex! And I'm having problems with the "return" function. Denise and I are doing fine. Still a few "bumps" but nothing we can't... or haven't... overcome. I am amazed at how much we are alike. That is both good AND bad... but, it is who we are! Seriously... I can pizz her off without making her mad! Does that make sense? Point is... she can TELL me when anything I say upsets her... and I think she "expects" me to understand and not take offense. Likewise... SHE seems to be able to tell me how she feels, and "I" don't get upset! She is the daughter I always wanted! [break] But, mostly... we talk about her kids or her softball games. Or her boyfriend. Isn't that what a father would expect from a grown daughter? [break] I'm sure I've bored her to death with all of my explanations, mea culpas and regrets. But... she hangs in there or just changes the subject. [break] The MAIN thing is... she is only interested in moving forward with our relationship. And, I can't argue with that. I have two wonderful grandkids... and SHE has made sure that THEY, and I, are aware of that relationship. What a blessing! She already "trusts" me with them... and only requires that I be "good" to them. How hard is that? Yes... I KNOW that she is and will be watching. That will be my "test." I only hope that she will see that I am capable of loving them... and by inference... that I could have been a good father to her! [break] I think I can pass this "test." If I don't... then I don't deserve ANY of them. But... I will NOT fail. [break] They will ALL be here in about a month! We're spending a week at the beach together. My parents won't be there, so... I guess "I" will be the Senior person. lol. First chance to be alone with them for a few days. Kinda like "Charles in charge." lol. [break] ALMOST like having a family! I don't see it as "make or break." Not THAT much pressure. But... it WILL be interesting. Guess the next REAL update will be when it's over. Keep you posted... and again I thank everyone for their support!

Oh... but if ONE person here is right... and either my daughter OR one of the kids does something... or says something... to really upset me; then the REAL me (the CAD me) will come out and all will be ruined! lol! Cuz... after 30 years... I may not be able to handle this! Haha! I might digress into a political diatribe on a 5 year old! Cuz... deep down inside... I'm a terrible person! Don't worry folks... I'll leave my arsenal of GUNS at home! lol!

Just wanted to add my 2cents here. First of all I am 53years old and have no ideal who my dad is. If I had a clue I would contact him, I wish he would contact me. So in my opinion if you know where she is I bet she will want to hear from you and if not well at least you tried. You can pm her on Facebook no one will be the wiser. So what do you have to loose you might be pleasantly surprised.

My bad guess I shoulda read the whole post before replying glad it all turned out good for u.