Having the luck of finding Gerry is a miracle that I will never question, but will only honor for the rest of my life, all the more now that I know how he will most likely leave me. Had I not had the balls to divorce my ex-husband, Gerry and I would never have met.
Gerry has brought me friends, stronger bonds with older friends, and a sense of being important to the survival of another living being. He has made me feel like I can call myself a mom. I used to boast to my aunt that I was never going to be a mother, and she would relish in arguing with me; which i often wondered made me all that more adamant not to have a child. I never thought I’d be able to take decent care of a canine, believe me…as I looked upon it as an honor…much like parents must feel when they want a child-human in their life. I was no way ready to be responsible for a human child….not ever. And that ‘s okay. It’s at least far better than the children of the parents who thought “it was the thing to do without considering if they even wanted them once they got married.”
I LOVE THIS PICTURE!
Paula and Nitro
It says everything you need to know about my life, I suppose. It makes me smile when I see it for sure!
I love the picture and I know exactly what you’re talking about. I’ve had to defend myself many a time over the last years for not wanting kids … today I just don’t care anymore. 🙂
I just had a chance to catch up on Gerry’s last few posts and am so glad I did. Thank you for inviting us into your life and going along on your journey both before and after Gerry’s diagnosis. Your strength has gotten you so far in life and it’s clearly benefiting Gerry as well. Cheers to YOU!
By the way, I also knew I never wanted human kids, and was lucky enough to meet a guy who also didn’t. It’s a great feeling to live your life as your authentic self, isn’t it? #ChildFree and loving it!