in reply to the woman who goes on  ABOUT EVERY DAY,DATE,HOUR,,MISSED EVENTS..ECT..be proud..instead of a man walking out on your family and being teir indirectly hes a good reason to be proud.unlike my kids i raised all alone for 26 years all 4.no daddy,no grandparents.no family.no friends.no one.the men that call them selfs men that walk out on there family.have no idea the loss we all have.they never look back.nor care too.i wish i had a husband i could be proud of..allmy life ive seen very disapointing gyes whom call themselves a man which are not..you are indeed very lucky miss,so i count your blessins stop complaining stop remeb ering allthe dates daddys missing.and buy a video tape player and call it a day know your children are loved and taken care of..our life was a hard struggle.the rich women of this world have no idea what its like to be poor in america.and left for another...beuse some were raised with morals aqnd values.too bad i figured it out so late in life..no regrets here just the men i choose!but be glad and proud you klnow theyll come home to proudly stand and be an american.and some there is justice for all some there is none.be thankful what you do have...ive always wondered...what are these women really like??have they ever been left alone,struggled.or even gone to a fod pantry.and taken buses.pulled sled.dragged wagons around.just for the sake of their children..i have i know struggle..be thankful you have a real man to  be there for you and your children...amen to that honey! merry christmas everyone..give to the poor and your local churches and pantries they  need your help right here in the good ol usa!.cioao cheshire