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Chester grew up taking on all of the challenges life ever threw his way, and he met those challenges fearlessly finding ways to overcome or use those challenges to his advantage--like his parents had taught him to. Whether it was standing up to the bullies in school, his college professors challenging him to think outside the box, or his employers assigning him the toughest assignments, Chester found a way.

But now, his toughest challenge was literally staring him in his face. He was cuddling his firstborn child, and was afraid of failure for the first time in his life.

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    Horrorshow over 9 years ago

    I don't care how big and tough you are; a new born will whip you into shape!

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    Michael D. Brooks over 9 years ago

    Drew, thanks. Tried to bring out the emotions with this one.

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    Michael D. Brooks over 9 years ago

    Horror show. Darn skippy, they will. Infants rule.

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    Peter Henderson about 6 years ago

    Yes I have to agree, when my wife and I though about raising a child I thought of not the cuddly bit but an entire 18 year lifespan when I decided on the challenge.

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