Did you ever read a book for the first time you wrote yourself?

What kind of a silly question is that? You can't read a book for the first time that you wrote yourself, right? Right. I feel a bit sad that I'm unable to read "The Way of Life" for the first time. I'll always know what's going to happen.
In my last post I told you about the treasure I found in the attic and there is one story in there that is actually finished. And guess what: I have absolutely no idea what I wrote. I forgot it all. So I am currently reading my own writing as if it was the first time and I am amazed. Amazed at the story-telling I was capable of at the age of 16. I'm reading the story to my kids and we share in the surprises and excitement of a fantasy which was clearly inspired by the Lord of the Rings, but has its own charming creativity. With a little brush-up and editing it would make a lovely children's book.
What saddens me a little is that I never received any encouragement for my writing. I know I gave the story to a teacher, but he wasn't greatly impressed. So I was discouraged and my love for writing was buried for a long time. I'm so happy and proud that it surfaced again and now makes up a large part of my life!