was played on: June 9th, 2010
in: Stow, OH United States
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“i called pops to say im sorry”
7 people think this is Nice! i decided to call my biological father today.
i never really knew him growing up, i was raised by my step-father who adopted me, and who was always dad to me. when i was in my early twenties, i started to get to know my biological father who likes to be called pops. it gave me a chance to also meet siblings that i had never before met. pops tried several times to make an effort with me, but at times i was hurt and so i often was withdrawn and or mean towards him. the past few years, ive gotten along better with him, but never really see or talk to him much, maybe a couple times a year at the most.
so, while holding card 24 in my hand, i took a deep breath and dialed his number. someone else answered the phone, and it seemed like forever until he was on the phone. after some basics - hey, how are you? yep, these rainy week-ends suck - i took anothe rdeep breath and i told him i was sorry. i apologized for being mean, for being disrespectful, i apologized for often blowing him off when he was trying to make an effort, i was on a roll when he interrupted me and said, its all good, thats all in the past, lets work on the future.
i want to thank boom boom, helene and mb for having this card in the deck and giving me the open opportunity to do what i have known i wanted to do for a long time.
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Oh my goodness. No thanks necessary. YOU are the one who played the card and you did it in the most amazing way. This is extraordinary. Thank you for having the courage to look at Card 24, see its potential, take that deep breath and dive in. And, thank you for sharing it with the Boom Boom! Community. I know you've inspired others. Boom Boom! to you.
Wow! I'm speechless, teary eyed and smiling like a fool. What an amazing story to read. I wholeheartedly agree with MB, no thanks necessary. What you did was very courageous and flat out inspiring.
Your addition to this community has been a gift. Thanks for going big with these cards and in your life.
A low bow & a big Boom Boom! to you.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have tears in my eyes. Very brave.
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