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Pastor Stephanie, thanks, I am so nervous but it is only in the "getting there". I walk 8 km every day (mostly to keep my sanity) and I've spent the last 10 days thinking and reciting various conversations/topics in my head. I know none of it will likely be what comes into my mind - I think I'll be stunned to see him in the flesh but I am going to concentrate on putting him first and making him feel comfortable. I know he's just as nervous - if not more - but I don't want to disappoint him either. My daughters have already told me not to "screw this up for them!" and my husband is having trouble sorting out his feelings and is likely making him uncomfortable as he isn't ready to meet him (also his bdad). I'm trying to relay to my bson that is due to my husband’s feelings and issues and isn't about him. If he can't get a grip it's his loss! Hopefully, I won't scare him off but I'm going to be as honest and forthcoming as I can. I think my approach is that I do so want him and need him in my life but I'm going into this without any expectations, just hopes. As my youngest daughter said to me “I just want to shout to everyone that I have a brother”. I feel exactly the same way. Also, I have broad shoulders (at least I think I do) so I want him to lean on me or least "dump" some of his emotional baggage on me. I just hope he's ready and willing to do so! I just want to give him some peace of mind. Where we go from here is all up to him. All the best and only 2 more days!!! LOL
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