Awesome? . . Hell, it was AWE FULL!! I feel happier than a puppy with 2 peters!
"Thank you" to everyone who offered your generous support and advice.
There were so many great things that happened that I can't begin to tell anyone about it. I am still "processing" it all right now. Let me mention a few things:
1) There are more things that are genetically related than you ever thought were possible. It was staggering how similar he and I are. . and how much like TWINS he and my son are. His father commented that it was like being in a time warp seeing and reacting with my son. He could not believe how much that the 2 boys were similiar. If not for the 10 year difference you would never know they were the same child!
2)His relationship with his siblings in our family was immediate! I was warned that it would be a quick bonding, but this was FAST! My 5 yr-old jumped into her brother's arms and wouldn't let go of him for the rest of the weekend! It was immediate LOVE!! The 7 year old immediately fell into a natural brotherly competition mood with his new brother. They played cards, basketball, and other things with a fever that you only see between brothers! It was very sweet!
3) After our initial meeting, we went to the parking lot and discovered that I had a flat tire. He followed me over to Sam's Club to get a new tire. While they were putting the tire on the car, he and I walked around and "sampled" (a favorite pasttime of me and my kids). I discovered that we have similar tastes in music and have the same sense of humor! It was refreshing to be with him and bounce witty comments off each other. It was like we had been rehearsing a routine for years!
We have exchanged emails and instant messenger ids, so I am hopeful that more contact is in the future!!
Thanks again to everyone for your support!
Dave