I thought it should be time that I pull my head up out of the sand, stop lurking, and say hi to all of you wonderful, compassionate, supportive people.
I also really badly wanted to share this video.
If anyone questions how you can love a child that is not yours or how a step parent can even be considered important, then send this link to them!

http://videomail.shaw.ca/view/10625928096-1214064286-46116/0