All that is meant by the title is that I have, for 40 somewhat years of life on this Earth in the US, gone “to school” from September to June.
I went from the student desk, to the college sized desks, to the singular wooden teacher desk, and can honestly say one of the ONLY things in life that I consider a privilege is that I have NEVER had to work the day after Thanksgiving!
If I lived in a state where ALL schools/school rooms, had air conditioning (I kid you not), my schedule and school system would be scheduled differently. That being said, I would love air conditioning!
I was able to save $ during the 10 months of active duty, and was able to spend the entire summer with Gerry. I sprained my ankle, two weeks into July, and really didn’t get to be as active with him as I’d hoped, once I found out his cancer had spread to his lungs.
(The day before I learned of his new diagnosis. We were waiting somewhere.)
This being said, he and I WERE able to spend many lazy hot afternoons taking naps in the back bedroom. I was also able to try new diet options for him as I had time to cook more. I worry about his decreasing weight. I truly did have a summer of love and kisses with Ger, and for this, I will be forever grateful. I kept a journal. What more could I do?
I will be “Back to School” starting the 31st of August. Gerry will probably be happy for the lack of eyeballs on him, (not to mention his gal friend dog walkers who will be returning) but I will miss him terribly. I don’t want a distraction from his life. This being said, I may Need a distraction from his habits and daily doings…but you KNOW, I really don’t want to be.
I’m his mom. He’s my boy.
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