Finding The Road To Happiness

Its hard to put into words how I feel today. So I have done what I do best and used my photographs.  

My eldest son Adam and his fiancée Dawn are celebrating their engagement with a party for family and friends.

I’ve struggled to capture many photos of Adam and Dawn as they  both avoid me when I have my camera but here are a few which I hope show how far they come in the last few years.

As I was putting this together it made me think of the journey Adam has had and how Dawn has enriched his life. Its fair to say that he has not always been easy but I am so proud of the man he has become.

If there are any parents out there struggling with a teenage son who truants school, takes up smoking and loves a bit of “wacky backky” then just have faith!

When Adam was about 14 he entered what I called his wilderness years! About 10 years in total!!!!!

I really did struggle with the choices he made and the paths he took. Had it not been for the support of my mum and dad I’m not sure that Adam would be where he is today. They had faith in him when I more or less gave up on him.

I always knew he was a good lad but Adam wanted to be a rogue for a while. He  explored all those roads that had a no entry sign. He went up a few dead ends and struggled to find his way back. There were definitely times when he knew he was lost but was just too stubborn to ask for directions.

Adam is now 31 and is a granddad to 2 wonderful little boys and an uncle to 4 nephews and 3 nieces. He loves being with the kids and I’m not sure he wants to admit he is now a fully-fledged grown up! He has a job with responsibilities and has found love with his partner of 7 years! They make a great couple

It’s taken a while but I really feel that he has now found his happy place with Dawn. They are making plans and are looking forward to their future together.

As a parent when you see this happening you know you have done your job. All those times when you doubted yourself disappear and you know its ok to relax and enjoy the next part of their journey.

I can’t wait to see where this new road takes Adam and Dawn. I’m sure there will be no dead ends or no entry signs.

Go explore guys and get lost together!