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Hi Ya Heather, Your wonderful news about your Son was so moving to read throu. Despite the up's & downs that yourself & husband have experienced, it's very clear that you's have always been there for him. Wishing your Son & his girlfriend all the best in the future and that your family relationship goes from strength to strength. Though you sound alittle stunned, I bet your so proud of him...it's normal, you're a MUM...!!! Hope you're keeping well....Take Care. Hugs, Dawn.

How sweet, wishing you all the very best Lil

Oh Heather that's so lovely. Brought a tear to my eye.! Maybe it just goes to show that they do take on board what you do and say for them. Good luck to him and his new girlfiend. catherine xx

Oh David, I do so hope so. I wont go into the ins and outs, but that boy brought me to the edge of a nervous breakdown and there were months when I didnt know if he was alive or dead or where he was. Id wander the streets of the city just looking for him and glimpsing tall blond boys would hare up the road calling his name just to be embarrassed when it wasnt him. It was a nightmare. I really pray to God this is his turning point. Thanks Jan and Lady - I was, frankly, taken aback when I saw her because she is so not like the girls he usually has. But she could have two heads and I wouldnt care if he is happy with her and she is kind to him. Apparently, she told me, she has no brothers and her father had longed for a son and is over the moon with having my son around with all the women in the house. He actually takes my son golfing (!!!) and fishing (!!!). Things he wouldnt have even contemplated and which would have been 'naff' last year.

Welcome her with open arms, Heather!!! Sounds like all the love and support you and your husband have given him over the years has finally kicked something into touch. Perhaps he sees caring and stability in her and recognises it for what it is worth, which says a lot about you and husband as parents and role models So pleased for you. Jay

Oh Heather, that's lovely. After the awful year you had last year, it sounds as though this year is so much better. So very happy for you. Vivienne xx

Such a nice story Heather:)) I don't wan to make anyone bilious but falling in love can do that if we're lucky.

Fingers crossed its nice to hear a happy ending

My youngest son (20) has been a worry all his life to us. It got worse as he hit teenage years and at one point he was living rough having 'disappeared'. Shant go into the heartbreak of that. But he came home when he was 17, after a few false starts got a manual job, which isnt what wed hoped for him, but he is extremely dyslexic and this thwarts many a job even in this day of pc etc. (believe me folks, it does and I trained as a special needs assistant to help him). He went a bit doo lally again what with spliffs and raves and stuff and a string of loony girlfriends but he has met this girl about 4 months back and although he didnt bring her home he said she was good and kind and about a month ago he said he was moving in with her at her parents. This worried me sick and I wondered if that would mean he would lose his job - she lives out in the country and no buses etc. and it would be a downward spiral. So off he went and we were a bit cold towards him for a while.(But amazingly, he did up an old bike and he was cycling 5 miles into the nearest town with a train station and has kept on at the same job) BUT a couple of weeks ago he rang and asked if he could bring this girl home. I said of course he could - expecting the worse as all the others have had long black hair, white faces, black clothes - well you know the scene. So he knocks on the door and Im amazed she looks normal. (To be frank, a big girl which surprised me as all the others have been very slim and pretty, but quiet, kind face and respectful.) They went on a holiday together last week and came home early cos they were bored and he rang and said can we come over. Of course I said yes. He seems so changed, thoughtful - he brought home a present for me, they sat down and ate with us. Hubby had to take them back to her place - which he said is a huge country house with three very smart cars including a new Merc in the drive. Well, just this sec son has rung me - I was expecting the worse (after 20 years the phone ringing usually meant he was in trouble) but he just asked me what I thought of the girl. I said she seems very nice. And he said I just want you to know mum that this isnt my usual few weeks relationship. She is really important to me. I know she is a bit big (oh bless him) but I see past that to her personality and I think she is beautiful. I have sat here with tears running down my face. What a wonderful thing to say - he has always had girls chasing him, he is - without any bias - a very handsome boy. But how lovely he could say that and mean it. Oh thank you God, please let this be his turning point in life. My hubby said last night, He is changing so much I think I may offer him to work with me and take over the business when I retire. Up to now hubby said no way he will benefit from my 30 years hard graft. Feel so very happy for once! Wanted to share.

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