Sorry I've been gone so long. Work has been hectic. Me and A were sort of on again off again while trying to wrangle with me not being there, and wanting to finish my apprenticeship. But that is sorted out. A will wait for me. I could not ask for anything more. I was willing to move there and give everything up for him and his son, but he told me that he could not ask me to do that, and would not allow me to do it. But he also said he didnt know if he could wait for 2 years until I'm done. So we were on again off again, mulling this over in our heads. And I have to say it really hurt when I thought I was going to lose him. And he said he felt the same way. a couple of days ago he came back to me and told me he loved me, and that he would wait as long as it took. he's made me so happy I can't explain it. I love the man, and once i'm done with my schooling I'll have a family as well. I'm going to another city this weekend with my buddies for a weekend roady. When I get back, I'm coming out to my Mom. I need to gt everything set up, and while two years seems a long time, it really does tend to fly by. I don't want any roadblocks or loose ends when I go, so I'm betraying my inner procrastinator and getting as much out of the way as possible. I'm planning a trip down to see A and his son this spring and can't wait.