The time had come. I’d wanted to reach this moment in time. I stood on the threshold of my future.
A cold sweat beaded my forehead. My heart raced. My hands were clammy, my mind full of hopes and worries.
On the other side of the door I could hear movement and the sound of hushed voices. Through a slight gap in the door I thought I saw a face.
There was only a short time remaining to prepare myself.
I mentally repeated my mantra, “I release all fears and doubts.”
The door opened, “You can come in now. Your baby wants to meet his daddy.”
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edenhousenews
June 9, 2013 at 18:57
Oh wow how cute love it .
Ross Mannell
June 10, 2013 at 06:39
Thanks for the comment.
I try to use most prompts in a gentle way. I know children find this way to this blog.
claudia
June 10, 2013 at 03:05
Such a nice ending to what I thought might be scary!
Ross Mannell
June 10, 2013 at 06:40
Thanks for the comment.
For a new mum and dad, the moment can be very scary. 🙂
Dreaming
June 10, 2013 at 04:49
Excellent! I am sure many a new dad has felt just this way!
Ross Mannell
June 10, 2013 at 06:42
Thanks for the comment.
While I never experienced such a moment, I shared such moments with two brothers meeting their children for the first time. My apprehension came when about to enter a classroom of young faces for the first time. Not the same but still one needing to “release all fears and doubts”. 🙂
Ross Mannell
June 20, 2013 at 22:55
Thanks for the comment.
First time parenting can be daunting. 🙂
Ames
June 11, 2013 at 08:38
Awe I guess I neglected to think about a father’s anticipation. Great take on the prompt!
Jord
June 15, 2013 at 16:58
Very Nice
Ross Mannell
June 15, 2013 at 22:25
Thanks for leaving a comment.
Jenny Matlock
June 16, 2013 at 07:04
Wow.
This was neat, Ross.
It’s amazing how all our fears fly out the window when we first see their faces.
Children certainly give a new meaning to ‘love at first sight’!
This was wonderful.
Happy Father’s Day to you!
Ross Mannell
June 20, 2013 at 22:06
Thanks for the comment.
Children can enrich our lives.