[pct-l] Unfit to be a father

[Jim Bravo]

Well done Deems. Not to belabor this thread, but I am compelled to 
share. I sent David and Rachel an off-list response expressing a similar 
view. I think those of us whose upbringing had a certain sense of lack 
may feel this way. I used to say "I wish I had been raised by wolves, it 
would have been more social". A portion of my email follows:

Your baby is incredibly fortunate to have the two of you as parents. The 
bonding that will occur between child and
parents during a hike of this type will be incredible. That bonding is 
what most humans lack. I wish my parents had been like you. Perhaps the 
people passing judgment without any real knowledge or understanding 
could have used such bonding when they were young. This is just where 
they are at.

Jim
Stray Wolf


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deems" <losthiker at sisqtel.net>
To: "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:40 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Unfit to be a father


>I wish my parents had taken me when I was a baby on their back or as a 
>small
> child hiking along with them into the wilderness in the 1950s and 60s. 
> To be
> with them on the PCT would have made it even more special.  But, I was 
> left
> alone, lost in the city to discover my live's path. Through the BSA, 
> and
> during my rebellious teens did I choose wisely to go west to Philmont 
> and
> discover the joy of wilderness all by myself. I've never recovered 
> from the
> horror of their irresponsible parenting; they are now forgiven, since 
> I've
> found wilderness as my spiritual place. David and Rachel's baby's life 
> will
> start along a very fortunate, caring, guided, and well chosen path. I 
> wish
> this trail family all the best.