Subj: Will the real John step forward
Date: 9/19/01

Hi all:
I have a confession to make. Due to the custody issue of John, as I said, I used fake names to protect the innocent and guilty. I asked said child if he mind that I write stories that included him. He said it would be fine to do so. Sooooo..... seeing that John is living here and possession is 9/10th of the law, I feel I can fess up!!

John's real name is Nate. People close to my situation were getting confused (they thought I was getting two additional kids). I will use his real name from now on.

Of course it has only been a short time since my family doubled in size, but things are going well. My EX#2 (Pam) took Craig, Nate + girlfriends to the movies. Everyone had a good time (including Pam). Craig is starting to call Nate his brother. I feel this may be a blessing and will heal some old deep scars the three of us had from the divorce.

I am sure you will be reading about Nate in other stories.

Thanks so much for kind words about my gesture. It was the right thing to do, and I felt good about doing it. Having so many positive replies is the icing on the cake.

Bless you all!
Larry G.