The most terrifying day of your life is the day your first one is born. Life, as you know it, is gone. Never to return. But they learn to walk, to talk, and they grow up to become the most delightful people you will ever meet. - Bill Murray tells Scarlet Johansson in Lost in Translation.

There are times, especially like these, watching Lost in Translation alone at night, when I lose it a little. I don’t know if I can do this. I don’t know if I will be a good father like everyone says I will. I don’t know if I am ready to move away from this life. I’m still missing life in the States. Having late night suppers at the Student Union with Matt, Emitt and Justin after a midnight game of basketball at the Rec.

Sometimes I want to move backwards in time, but now I find myself propelled forward. I can’t wait, but I can’t look.

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4 Comments

Do not worry. You’ll do good..for you have faith (no pun intended).

You’ll do fine. You always do. ;)

I can’t think of better parents! Oh did I say that already…?

:)

valid concerns, but i can almost imagine you taking each step of the way with grim fascination, and childlike wonder.

and gorgeous photos to document the journey. :)

SHARE PLS KKTHXLA~!~!~~!!!

Am sure you will be fine. Take one day at a time and don’t forget to breathe. :)

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