I melted like cheap Jello today

[the reverend muddy grimes]

My future step daughter is 8. She lives in Detroit. She called me today asking if we could skype. I said yes. We got on skype and she said she had a very important question to ask me. I asked her what it was. She got really serious and said "Brett, would it bother you if I called you dad?"
Here I am, a 38 year old man who has a hardened exterior and I burst into tears. And the odd thing is I am not afraid to admit to crying. Two and a half hours have passed and I am still dripping with tears. Not used to this type of feeling, but if this is what the rest of my life brings, I say I want more.

 

[Sam_Fear]

Its a good day. Made me smile.

 

[MikeR]

Great story - Welcome to Jello land! Just remember, everybody loves Jello!

 

[donsrods]

He**, I have tears in my eyes reading that. Rev, you are finding out what the REALLY important stuff in life is. Is isn't money, fame, toys, or any of that other stuff, it is the people around you who love you and care about what happens to you.

She sounds like a wonderful little girl who is going to bring you more happiness than you can ever imagine. I'm happy for the both of you.

Don

 

[earthman]

And that is why her mother is choosing you.

 

[the reverend muddy grimes]

Here are the ladies in question. The older daughter hasnt weighed in yet. I will never push.

 

[donsrods]

Two beautiful ladies, Rev. You have a very interesting and wonderful part of your life ahead of you.

Don

 

[skull]

good stuff

that is what makes it worth all the little tests the world throws at us. it cool when good stuff like that happens in you're life.

Later

 

[Tripper]

Those lil girls will tear your heart out dude. When I married my 1st wife she had a lil girl about 4. It was obvious we were gonna get married but hadn't told her & we were driving in the car with her between us & she looked at me & said... "I wanna be your name"! OMG... I melted like butter. We are still very, very close & she just turned 40 & has 2 kids of her own!

BoB

 

[mitchs66]

Sounds pretty good[cl I get threw some of my roughest days just knowing what I have waiting at home...my 3 year old almost knocks me off my feet upon coming home so she can give me a hug before her mother and it wouldn't take much of that to melt down some of the roughest guys out there.

 

[hotrod preacher]

pretty awesome in my book, Rev...

looking forward to hearing more "family stories" from ya in the future

my 4 yr old daughter, when i ask her, "who are you?" will reply "daddy's little pwincess" ...[cl

 

[CR55]

Congrats Rev! No better feeling than being called dad by step children. My step daughters still melt my heart every time I hear them say daddy! Great feeling huh?

 

[26Troadster]

hey rev no matter how hard we are to other people, a child can a will bring you down to another level, even got some water in my eyes. congrats. [cl

 

[Old Iron]

Thanks Rev, I just teared up too [cl

 

[hankthebigdog]

welcome to the world of kids. They are more than good, they are awesome. I just recently recieved a new grandson and life is even better. Those ladies will be the little loves of your life. enjoy EVERY DAY you can with them. Congrats.

 

[sawzall]

Rev,
This was one of the greatest things that will ever happen to you, cherish it and her always
I also had this happen to me I met my step son when he was 4 I was uncle Russ for along time then I was dad for along time....but when he was 24 and about to get married he legally changed his last name to mine just so his wife and kids would know who his real father is and how much he loves and respects me. How is that for a great son?

 

[bob w]

Rev,
What a wonderful thing to have her adopt you as her Dad. Kids, especially young kids are a joy in our lives.

I consider is a great privilege to help babysit Matthew, my 19 month old grandson, two days a week. I gladly give up shop time to be with him. Besides, he and I act about the same age.

Sawzall, that was a wonderful tribute to you by your stepson.

 

[oldskool]

My future step daughter is 8. She lives in Detroit. She called me today asking if we could skype. I said yes. We got on skype and she said she had a very important question to ask me. I asked her what it was. She got really serious and said "Brett, would it bother you if I called you dad?"
Here I am, a 38 year old man who has a hardened exterior and I burst into tears. And the odd thing is I am not afraid to admit to crying. Two and a half hours have passed and I am still dripping with tears. Not used to this type of feeling, but if this is what the rest of my life brings, I say I want more.

Yes sir...you have just had your heart handed to you. Kids have a way of doing that to us, and thats just a fine thing. Keep that little pinkie of hers handy because she is gonna have you wrapped around it tight. I had all boys(dont be confused..they can do it too!) but since I had no girls of my own one of my niece's has become "one of my girls"...and let me tell you I am just as protective(probably more) than her dad. Someone wouldn't want to stand between me and her, bodily injury would be imminant. Congrat's on your new step in life

 

[440shorty]

Thank you

Thank you for sharing this, Rev. Family is the most important part of our lives.

I met my wife when her son had just turned 3 years old. We dated for just over a year before we got married. Andrew started off calling me "Ben." After a few months (of male bonding, lol) he was calling me "Ben-Daddy," and before the wedding day, just "Daddy."

I'm the only father he has ever had, and even now that he is 24, we are still doing well (and he's still in our basement ).

Although Drew is not a gearhead, we Long-hauled the 2006 Hot Rod Power Tour in the '80 Volaré "taxi" wagon and had a blast.

Rev, have a wonderful time with your daughters!

440shorty

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Awesome story, sounds like you will make a great Dad for her!

It takes a lot more than sperm to make a Dad.