I Got a Call from My Son

@MrDenata (12214)
Indonesia
May 20, 2023 12:10am CST
Hola mylot, it's me again your favorite angel. It's Saturday here and like usual, the weekend is busier than weekdays. And I just get a rest from the shop for a moment, it's 11:51 AM and I'm waiting for my lunch at 1 PM. How are you guys? Hope you're doing fine wherever you are. Last nite, I got a call from my son, yes I have a son. I remember the first time met him, like 11 years ago. I still live in Bandung City, West Java and I was still single at that time. I rented a room and he lives next to my room. I still remember his late Dad saying to me "Bro, please take care of my son" and from that time I am officially his Dad LOL. Long story short, last nite he talks a lot about his new girlfriend and I am being a good listener like a dad does, just listening to his stories and everything. We talked for 2 hours and I listen to every part of the story, he plans to get married soon and I just commented: "If you sure, she's the one, do it". I still remember when we were looking for foods and the owner of the resto said "he is your first son, sir?" OMG, we both laughing so hard, he is just 12 years younger than me but is it my face that looks so old? LOL. And I got the same question over and over again when I went to some places with him. And the sad part last nite when he said "I don't have mom and dad anymore and I do not know who's to call, so I call you, because you always treat me as your lil bro and I am glad that you always pick up the phone for me". For me it was just a simple act but for someone is more than that. And we ended the call after I said that I am so relieve knowing that he's okay and he can handle all of his problems by himself and I am so proud of him. I hope I can attend his wedding, because we live in different island so it will cost me a lot but let's see. How about you guys? How's your day so far? Remember to stay safe, take care and have a great day
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@jstory07 (134841)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 May 23
That is really great. I hope you can go to his wedding.
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
Thanks, Judy, I hope so
@DaddyEvil (137185)
• United States
20 May 23
If you treat him like a son, and he treats you like his dad, then he is your son. I'm glad he feels comfortable talking with you when he needs someone. I hope you can afford to go to his wedding, Angel. Good luck!
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@DaddyEvil (137185)
• United States
20 May 23
@MrDenata I understand. I would like to meet Sam that way. He already treats me like his dad.
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@DaddyEvil (137185)
• United States
20 May 23
@MrDenata It does seem like we are a lot of the time.
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
@DaddyEvil I see and understand, we always on the same page, right?
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@psanasangma (6530)
• India
20 May 23
He is so thoughtful and hope you can go to his wedding
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
Thank you, I hope so
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@LadyDuck (462948)
• Switzerland
20 May 23
This is a wonderful story. Of course you can call him "your son" as he considers you like his Dad and for you he is a son.
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@LadyDuck (462948)
• Switzerland
20 May 23
@MrDenata This is often the case, young people need someone to listen, not to solve their problems.
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
Thanks, Anna. Sometimes I am being his dad but most of the time I always trying to be his big brother and listen to his problem, he just needs someone to talk to, not someone to solve his problems
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
@LadyDuck indeed, they just need someone to listen to them
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@CarolDM (203448)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 May 23
What a happy post. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news. You are both blessed to have each other. The wedding will be a happy day for all of you. Congrats!
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@CarolDM (203448)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 May 23
@MrDenata You are so welcome. I am doing fine, thanks for asking. What an honor to have this relationship with him. All is good. A rainy day is coming to an end here.
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
@CarolDM Indeed I feel that way, thanks, Carol. I am waiting for a rainy day here, it's HOT lately here. Stay safe and take care, Carol
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
Thank you so much, Carol. How are you? It's always nice to see you around here. Hoping you're doing fine there and have a great day
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• Indonesia
20 May 23
Me and my young sister have 12 years age difference as well. But No, I won't be her mom. LOL. That's a really amazing story. I'm sure you are an Angel in his eye for whats you've done. And I hope you can go to his wedding.
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• Indonesia
20 May 23
@MrDenata That's a very kind of you.
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
@happylearner thanks, that's what angel does LOL
@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
Thanks, Happy. I don't mind at all being his dad, I don't have a son, I only have daughter
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• India
20 May 23
Glad you are busy with work and making big profits
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
Amen for big profits, thank you for stopping by
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@Beestring (13625)
• Hong Kong
20 May 23
That's great. How often do you communicate with him?
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
I'm not the kind of person who always stays in touch with people, I chat or call, and usually, I only do Text or chat via WhatsApp when I remember them and I try to stay in touch every year
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• Philippines
20 May 23
It seems like you have a very amazing relationship with this young man. I think that it's fine if you can also just call him "son"... coz why not?
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@MrDenata (12214)
• Indonesia
20 May 23
I think so because I always listen to him, I never judge even though somehow we agree to disagree on so many things. I believe that when he calls me, it means he just needs someone to talk to him and listen to him. I never give advice when he doesn't ask for it. And yes we have a special connection because his dad trusts me to take care of his son and I did my job well I guess. Thanks you for stopping by