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He Doesn’t Make Me Watch The Superbowl
One more reason I love my guy
Going through cancer has been a real eye-opener for me about my relationship.
I was dating someone when I was diagnosed 22 months ago. At the time they gave me 6 months to live. I’ve beaten the odds, and hope to continue to do so.
After all, I have a lot to live for… including my partner.
He’s really shown what a great guy he is through this sometimes horrible journey through a vale of tears and also hope.
Because there have been both highs and lows.
Over and over, I exceeded doctor’s expectations, and then, over and over, some new damage emerged that needed to be dealt with.
Throughout it all, I have been fortunate to have an amazing support network of friends, my mother and cousins, my adopted sister, people from my church, neighbors, and, of course, my partner.
He has just been amazing.
He’s put up with days when I am grouchy from pain and times when I cry all over him.
He calls me “princess” and let’s me boss him around when I need to.
He’s kind to my mother.
He takes care of my dog.
