Forgiven

Wow..one day after getting home from the hospital I receive a call from my dad...yes you read right my dad.  I haven't talked to him in quite some time, I guess word had gotten to him that I gave birth and he actually called to say congrats and that he would try to stop by the next day to see him.  What I am in wow about is that when I saw his name come on my phone screen i did not cringe, I was shocked and answered as if no time had lapsed, at the end of the conversation I knew he may not come the next day, but I am ok with that.  and I am ok with the fact that he is not regularly in my life yet realized it was an important enough moment to call and say congrats, and that he felt comfortable enough to actually do so.  I can now say I have truly forgiven him and have accepted the relationship for exactly what it is.  I truly have come a long way with that relationship, and am damn proud of myself.