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Shayna Punim You came a long way baby

Shayna Punim - You came a long way baby! Though negligible communication now transpires between us twenty seven years ago come February fourth, two thousand and twenty five, our lives (affecting yours truly and that of mother, plus Eden a caring older sister) irrevocably changed for the better, when thee came into our world as a bundle of joy courtesy those who helped beget thee, (then albeit skinny lovely bones) over the course of years witnessed an attractive gal with meaty legs versus spindleshanks of mine, the laughingstock of humanity. Blessed intervention predicated on congenital developmental delay, the unknowable outcome figuratively rollicking and rolling in the hay, nevertheless upon mine conscience shortfall of breached marital accountability doth lay videre licet I as derelict couched pseudonym regarding Casanova role as illicit philanderer father countless years gone elapsed already, when during your oblivious raging (with ear splitting screams) against the human machine constituting one frustrated little girl, (which good and plenty intervention provided), nevertheless being saddled with lions share coordinating much sought after and needed professional care found me at my wits end to provide healthy mental, physical and spiritual environment for offspring, the piper forever I must pay displeased with flagrant behavior haunts me even today psyche of mine cleaved, though impossible mission to discern said indiscretion never visible courtesy the most powerful X-ray. We (mother and I) lament your earlier emotionally, financially, and spiritually tortured existence despite best intentions to seek out countless supportive services within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania indirectly implicating the papa more so than the mama regarding inadvertent deprivation of your healthy support for proper development of mental, physical and spiritual well being. Still hollow words wrench cleaving pierces psyche my beautiful daughter finding her sea legs, and break king away from papa, now bobbing along to make riding meandering time stream with strong-armed emotions, clasps hold of faith and Zarathushtra thus spake matured years of teenage existence awoke realm of opportunity, an expanse to acquire experiential knowledge, which scary risk taking, this papa can proudly cheer stretches per recent days and weeks of four seasons father time exceeding safe mode for operating gear metaphorical chronological mechanism in league with grim reaper who doth leer, as days stealthily creep silently as cats paws along the outer limits of the twilight zone adjacent to edge of night dark shadows stealing another day no plying brakes to stop unseen gizmo, and only power to foray backward to real or imagined drag 'gin moments of nostalgia seductive like the fragrance of fresh mown hay, yet tis fool hardy to ruminate past joys and/or sorrows, but rather from fount of here and now take figurative bull by the horns - with courage enjoy dance of life this dada glad ye sashay along corridors encompassing present realm of possibilities, though anxious and nervous tap into unbridled zealousness (reined in by fear - case in point asper my prepubescence) be your kickstarter to rap in sync with rhythm within your lovely bones, and abide inner global positioning satellite to map best path for beloved forever loved trooper (citing completed college courses, linkedin with gainful employment comprising admirable curriculum vitae), cuz aye enthusiastically clap though thee not hear, how delighted how ye benefited from uber created adventurous tales, that doth rival any from Aesop fable, yet nonetheless the story of your life heading in one direction to heights yet realized - perhaps one day carrying the genetic torch to next generation for thee existence in mine life more precious than materiel acquisition or fine spun gold, this father vicariously witnessed blossoming of his punim, gratitude prevails ye contributed to my narration future chapters, I await your accomplishments with exaltation more understandable if and when ye experience being a parent.

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