Picture of my DF

[Twigs]

Glad to hear you are happy, I wish you all the best!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Originally posted by CRB#33
You're not kidding And the kicker is that just about everyone who is asking questions already knows the answers.

If you have issues with someone, one way or the other, just turn around and walk away.

A lot of the garbage on this thread is stuff I witness on the second grade playground every day.

Just hope for the best for the children and families involved and go back to your own lives.

Ditto, to all of the above.

 

[Rajah]

Thanks for sharing the pics, Becki. And I'm glad to hear you're happy.

 

[my3kids]

I love the starfish! What a fun trip. Congratulations on your engagement. He doesn't look look like a deputy, not that they have any certain look, I guess.

When is the wedding?

 

[Microcell]

Fist I want to say I don't know you at all and I hope your kids are healthy and happy. I also envy your ability to make the picture in your avitar itty bitty. KAthyTX will be saddened to know I may have to hang out at the tech board to figure out how to make my girl that itty bitty. I assumed from the start that the man in the pic is your fiance, I hope he makes a good father figure. Kids need a dad.

I am also responding with my take on Pongo's question:

Originally posted by kdibattista
those poor children... I wish someone would think of them for once.

Pongo, you asked why they would say that and I was thinking the same thing KD posted! Where is their father? Flame suit ready.

 

[disneyjunkie]

Originally posted by Chattyaholic
To the ones who posted such nasty, negative comments: Didn't your Mama teach you that if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?!!!!!!




My mom taught me that.

She also taught me that some things are private and shouldn't be shared with everyone.

She taught me that once you have children, their needs come before your own.

 

[battricia]

She taught me that once you have children, their needs come before your own. [/B]

Did she happen to teach you that you can't raise happy children if you're not happy yourself??

Seems honeywolf is pretty happy right now, so why don't we all just be happy for her and wish her, her children, and her fiance the best?

Honeywolf your pictures are beautiful, that water is CRYSTAL colored, makes me want to jump right in!

tricia.

 

[I_Know_You2!]

Actually, many recent studies have shown that kids could care less whether their parents are happy. They want the world to revolve around them. They are children.

Hopefully these children are seeing their daddy also and are happy. As far as this poster, I don't know her from Adam. I am not a part of any mob.

 

[r3ngels]

Great pics...

 

[lightningcoach]

Were you at Anna Maria Island on the bayside? There are lots of starfish like that there.

 

[Cinderellafifi]

Great pics! Good luck to you as you start the new chapter of your life!!

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Originally posted by Serena
There are a lot of mean spirited posts here.

Yes there are.

If she is happy and knows this is the man for her and will be a good and loving stepfather to her children, that is all that matters.

My best friend is married to a guy who is almost 12 years older than her. Age has nothing to do with it and she financially supports HIM. Don't assume things.

If Becki is happy, let's be happy for her. I am.

And I don't know the whole story. I also don't care, but I did want to say, sometimes children are better off without their biological father (or mother for that matter) if that parents proves to be unfit. Children are much better with adults who love each other and them and get along.

 

[legs22]

There is something to be said about older men.........enjoy

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Originally posted by I_Know_You2!
Hopefully these children are seeing their daddy also and are happy.

It sounds like the kids are happy....

And what if their biological father is a complete jerk? Or abusive? Or neglectful? Should they see him then?

Just some things to think about...

 

[Dan Murphy]

Originally posted by legs22
There is something to be said about older men.........enjoy

Some nice thoughts here of late today, nice to see some caring people, and this one is great!!!!

 

[Amberle3]

Originally posted by EsmeraldaX
And what if their biological father is a complete jerk? Or abusive? Or neglectful? Should they see him then?

Just some things to think about...

Very well put. I was tempted to say it myself.

I can say, from a been-there-done-that perspective that even very young kids know when they don't want to be around someone, even if that someone is a parent. Now since I know NOTHING about this particular situation I'm obviously not saying that's the case here.

But for those that are stuck on the "the children should spend time with their father no matter what" track, well believe me sometimes THAT is a cruel punishment.

Since most of us have no clue what the situation here is, I'd suggest not making assumptions.

 

[yourtravelpro]

All I can say is that I am happy when other people are happy. No matter what they look like, what their ages are or what their situation is. Happiness is the greatest thing in the world.

I am sorry there are so many bitter people on these boards. I'm especially surprised at a lot of the regulars ( I won't mention any names). I think it's pure jealousy.

Congratulations, Becki!!

 

[honeywolf7]

Thanks you guys, and I actually am the one who works 40 hours/week while he's retired early. So, you're right about jumping to conclusions. There are definitely things to be said about older men....he treats me better than any other man ever has, appreciates my mind, and challenges me to expand my mind and my horizons. I'm also SO proud of the fact that he is a Vietnam Veteran.

 

[honeywolf7]

Lightningcoach, I'm trying to remember but I don't think we were that close to Anna Maria Island, closer to a bridge that I can't remember the name of (not the Ringling Bridge but the other one that's near the docks on 10th Street in Sarasota.)

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Originally posted by honeywolf7
Thanks you guys, and I actually am the one who works 40 hours/week while he's retired early. So, you're right about jumping to conclusions. There are definitely things to be said about older men....he treats me better than any other man ever has, appreciates my mind, and challenges me to expand my mind and my horizons. I'm also SO proud of the fact that he is a Vietnam Veteran.

That's great Becki.