powerful story, thank you for sharing. I'm in awe of the power of Jesus. 

it does speak well to His cause that he seems to have such a good influence on people! having children really does seem to be the ultimate end of man...

actually i've heard a catechism that "man's chief end is to glorify God", but interesting that God would then reflect that back into encouraging man to have a family.

in my case, i'm mid 30s, and I'm taking some steps to shed my old skin and change my culture. i don't know if that results in marriage or just "permanent bachelor" status as a gay guy coming out of a relationship and straightening my ways to the catholic doctrine. i felt called to do that. not sure about further instructions