It's a bad, mad world

Today we all remember those tragically shot in Texas. There's currently breaking news concerning a mass shooting in Florida. We are still involved in two wars, unemployment is over 10% in the States while the world tries to drag itself out of a recession.

So let's have a baby!

Alise and I both follow the news regularly. While it is true that bad news is reported more than good, it's certain that we're living in a world of uncertainty. Our boy will be born, and most likely will live his life in similar times. Wars happen, people get shot, many lives are touched by tragedy.

I've often thought that it might be bad to bring a child into this world. But... maybe not. Our child will be a bright light in our lives, and will give us joy above all joy. Currently nothing makes me happier than seeing our dog Coco roll around goofily on the bed, knowing that I helped to take her from a more upsetting life and that I, certainly helped in massive measures by Alise since she joined our family, have given her a life of comfort and pleasure. Shortly I'll look into the innocent eyes our our boy and see his joy as he wakes up into the world that we've created for him.

Boy, this world is a fucked up place but joy and happiness and love do exist within it. You will be born into a small family to parents that love you unconditionally and who will sacrifice and save to ensure that you have all that you need. I felt you kick last night, and while it was probably just a reflex movement for you, it meant the world to me.