I love any post that gives me hope that a boylover can have a successful, long term relationship with a boy whom he loves.

Of course when it comes to Mac and Mick I guess we'll never really know the true story. Who knows, maybe one day, when he's old and gray, Mac may write a biography and tell all their secrets... we'll see.

I first saw MJ as a boy... and he was probably one of the firts boys I relised I liked in the media.... I can still see him reclining on that couch with his neat afro and his BEAUTIFUL face... sigh...

Mac's loyalty to Mick (what little I've seen of it) parrallels other man/boy loyalties I've heard about. And what can I say... OH to be an AF that has a grown up YF that still adores him! That is my dream... my hope. I've come sorta close on a number of occasions ... this time around... I'm really praying God will bless me with my wish.

Lastly I want to answer the "what does it say about us?" question.
I recently had a 19yo former YF (but whom I was never "in love" with) tell me that his junior years with me had been the best years of his life. This was an unattractive, fatherless boy whom I'd loved for his own sake (rather than the gratification I got from his looks). I have to say.... his words gave me such joyous validation. I know there are boys out there who NEED us boylovers and its a privilage for us to be part of their lives.

I just finished reading a book by Ron Putterman called "to find my son". There's no hint of any sexual attraction in the story he tells (though he repeatedly comments on his awe at the boy's beauty), but if that guy isn't a boylover then who is!... it's one of them most beautiful stories I've ever read about how a man can love a boy to life. Some boys need a man who will fight hard for them and love them like no one else can... that's why where here... that is our purpose. I'm proud to seek to fulfill it.

Blessings
Cat.