Dear readers: thanks for all of the wonderful affirmation in response to this piece from a few weeks ago. Please note: I have removed pictures of my daughter from the post because of certain Substack comments in the wake of the election that make me fear for her privacy and safety.
Hand on heart, as it good-squeezes with emotion at this wonderful, inspiring news, John— Generously opening your hearts and home to Madisson. Sending best wishes and many good times ahead for you, Yndra and Madisson.
A few lines that came to my mind as I read your article: “All that children need is love, a grown-up to take responsibility for them, and a soft place to land.” ― Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches
This is the best news I’ve heard all week!! Thank you for sharing with us, John. I’m so, so happy for you, Yndra, and Madisson. I love how serendipitous your meeting was. Just beautiful.
Dear readers: thanks for all of the wonderful affirmation in response to this piece from a few weeks ago. Please note: I have removed pictures of my daughter from the post because of certain Substack comments in the wake of the election that make me fear for her privacy and safety.
Hand on heart, as it good-squeezes with emotion at this wonderful, inspiring news, John— Generously opening your hearts and home to Madisson. Sending best wishes and many good times ahead for you, Yndra and Madisson.
A few lines that came to my mind as I read your article: “All that children need is love, a grown-up to take responsibility for them, and a soft place to land.” ― Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches
Thank you, Victoria.
Wow congratulations, John! 💙
I’ll take all the kinds of writing.
Thanks, Kate. I'll keep writing!
Congratulations, John! A lot of fathering is just showing up, being present. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to be the sage on the stage :)
Thanks, Josh. For sure. I'm mostly just trying to be dependable.
What a wonderful reason to fall behind in posting to your Substack! Congratulations, John and Yndra and Madisson!
Thanks, Zina.
Man, I love this! Awesome news and take all the time you need. Happy for you and your family.
Thank you, Matthew.
A very warm and heart felt congratulations to you and your family!
Thanks, Patricia.
Wow, what a wonderful thing you and Yndra have done. Congratulations! This put a big smile on my face.
Thanks, Noreen.
Many congratulations to you and your family. Please take your time to adjust to your new role and priorities.
Thanks--will do!
So heartwarming to read this beautiful essay about your daughter. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Vanessa. You will have to meet her soon!
Congratulations and all the best, John!
Thanks, Ellen.
This is the best news I’ve heard all week!! Thank you for sharing with us, John. I’m so, so happy for you, Yndra, and Madisson. I love how serendipitous your meeting was. Just beautiful.
Thanks, Tiffany. Yes, it was certainly a long shot! At the beginning of 2024, I did not have "new father" on my bingo card.
So beautiful.
Thanks, Lisa.
Congratulations John and thanks for sharing the start of this tremendous journey.
Thanks, David.
Congratulations! How very wonderful.
Thank you!
This makes me smile so hard. Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! ❤️
Thank you!