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I've longed for kids since I was very, very young.

I'm from a big family - I'm the youngest of seven - and my wife is one of four. So we always wanted a lot of kids. It's what we're used to, and for us it's what life is all about.

For a long time, I wanted children. When I was about 30 or 32, I really thought about it.

Yes, I want children and I can't wait to have that closeness with someone - to bring someone into the world. But, I really don't know when.

I'm obsessed with my children.

I have nine children. It breaks my heart to think that it might be their blood is needed to redeem something, to reclaim something that we, through our apathy and our indifference, have given away.

I see that children fill the existential hollowness many people feel; that when we have children, we know they will need us, and maybe love us, but we don't have a clue how hard it is going to be.

We have for a long time neglected our children. They are our richest treasure. We must give them time, attention and the love of our pure, unselfish hearts.

Be there for your kids. Later, when you need them, they'll be there for you.

I love being with my children. They're fascinating people.