Thanks for pointing that out! I hadn’t really considered how the timing might have impacted the decision. I’ll definitely keep your advice in mind and include my son once he’s born when we try again. By the way, since my wife will also be graduating soon, I’ve been thinking of getting her something meaningful — maybe a custom stole as a graduation gift to make it special. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything!
Life has such an interesting way of steering us, doesn’t it? Reading your story feels like flipping through stoles of memories — dreams, plans, and all those unexpected turns along the way. Even though Machu Picchu didn’t happen back then, maybe those adventures just have a different timeline. Sometimes the dream doesn’t disappear; it just changes shape. And now you’ve got me curious too… Jonathan, where would that newspaper have been? The Kipling reference really sets the scene beautifully!
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Thanks for pointing that out! I hadn’t really considered how the timing might have impacted the decision. I’ll definitely keep your advice in mind and include my son once he’s born when we try again. By the way, since my wife will also be graduating soon, I’ve been thinking of getting her something meaningful — maybe a custom stole as a graduation gift to make it special. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything!
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Life has such an interesting way of steering us, doesn’t it? Reading your story feels like flipping through stoles of memories — dreams, plans, and all those unexpected turns along the way. Even though Machu Picchu didn’t happen back then, maybe those adventures just have a different timeline. Sometimes the dream doesn’t disappear; it just changes shape. And now you’ve got me curious too… Jonathan, where would that newspaper have been? The Kipling reference really sets the scene beautifully!
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