If I kept a heroes of the world list, right now Ken's name would be at the top. It brings tears to my eyes to think that anyone could do all that when they were twenty, let alone a single male at a time when it was almost impossible for even a biological father to get custody of their children.
Wow, Ken what a story, this could make a great book or movie. Yet this is something you lived thorugh. I have to say I admire you at such a young age taking on the responsiblity of a child. Some individuals wouldn't be that responsible but you were, and that is commendable. Thank you for sharing this story, it was certainly quite a story to read.
I'm touched! You're like an angel sent by God for these little ones. Your story made me cry. At 20!!! God has indeed sent you at the right time and place for your son. Do you still provide a home for abandoned children? Your kind lawyer, is he a Senator or a government leader now? US needs lawyers/leader like him!
I have two sons, and I'm really proud that me and my husband made the decision to have children, because now we would just regret it.
No, that was in California. From there, I moved to Texas and they wouldn't even consider a single male foster parent at that time, and since there was no one specific I was fighting for at that time, I didn't care to fight it. Now I'm 63 and not really in the mood to raise children.
Damn, fantastic story! I just managed to get to your post by some miracle, and I can tell you: it's the best thing I've read all week! It played out exactly like a good movie: good story, interesting characters and a heartwarming finale. Best thing about it, though, was that it was real! You are a really good man, and I think that you pretty much saved that kid's life from turning into a disaster.
Pardon me if I didn't see this thread earlier. I had created similar one. But anyway, I know of some people who do not want to have children for the purpose of enjoying their life. Not really being selfish but their reason is that so many couples are having children and it is all right for them not to add to the population. In my case, health issues intervened so I was not able to bear children. But my husband and I stand firm in our commitment to each other and that children are just by-products of a relationship and not the salient point. There are so many couples who have children but are not living happily unlike us. That's the most important for us - happiness in any which way.
I would like to commend all of you who have accepted not having children for whatever the reasons or circumstances. I see so many parents that I think should not have had children. A child doesn't ask to be born but should be given so much love and cared for endlessly. I love children and can't see myself without them being around their innocence.