Well we are home from visiting our special place, and what a time we had, yes it was absolutely fantastic, no tears were shed for the past memories only fond and loving laughter. Son really enjoyed himself and enjoyed where I took him for his special 18th birthday, we have conquered it made our own memories and had a ball. sons birthday was special and I am so proud to say I made his birthday special to him, we even ate in his favourite restaurant all good all good. I think son was a little touched by the fact his father did not send him a message for his special bday, but I explained to son that maybe dad has realised that it was that bday that son actually changed from child to man, maybe he couldnt send a message as the guilt and shame stopped him on realisation that when he walked out he left a child, that child has now turned into a man and he as missed out on it all. there was however on our return a card from the dad with a small cheque inside signed with lots of love hahahah, how do you have lots of love for someone you have barely bothered with for the past seven years, beats me. but we enjoyed it and sons bday was special for him and for me xxx