That was a very long and emotional read, thanks for sharing. Having also become a (first-time though) father last year, I feel with you and wish you and your family all the best in the world!

BTW, amazing cover version and what a great voice your wife has! And If you're only half as good at writing songs like your are at telling stories, then please keep doin' it!

All the best (and a happy new year of course) from Berlin, and next time there's a (J)BJ/Richie concert here, I'd be happy to meet you. Seems that besides Richie here in Berlin in 2012, we both have been to the BJ concert in Paris in 2010 - how small the world sometimes is these days

EDIT: oh, btw, I've tweeted the link of the cover video (with the link to this thread) to Richie, it's probably not going to get his attention, but maybe it will after all, who knows