Since I didn’t get married until I was 29 years old I always
felt I was way behind on the whole Dad thing. When Eve and I got serious I
pretty much knew that I would always be “Matt” to Connor and never Dad. The reason I always felt this is that Connor has
a really great Dad who has always been there for him. I have always hated the
term “step”, step-dad, step-son, etc. I
feel that if the kids are a part of your life then they truly need to be a part
of it. This month during fast and
testimony meeting Connor tricked his mom into bearing her testimony. A few
minutes later Connor got up and bore his. In it he stated that I have always
been a like a father to him and that I have always been there to give him good
advice, he then stated that he was going to try and call me Dad in the future.
I will always hold this moment as one of the greatest moments in my life. I
love Connor very much he is my son in every way known except for genetically
but that does not matter to me. I am so
very grateful to have a wonderful son and daughter who I know are truly mine.
It does not matter that I am unable to physically have kids of my own because
the ones I have are perfect to me. I love them.
