This is Addie, the greatest love of my life. She and I have been together for almost 15 years. In three weeks when I move, it will be the first time I've lived without her. Ultimately it is for the best. My parents love her dearly. They have a backyard and spacious house. Plus, I'm going to be living with a roommate with two cats, which she would get used to but still.... I want her to be with me purely for selfish reasons. For example, one morning before going out of town I had to drop off Addie at the kennel. I arrived home, back from our temporary goodbye, only to, for the first time in a long while, not have her there the greet me. I started crying. I was going to pick her up in five days.
Addie loves me unconditionally (and undeservedly), has seen me in my weakest moment and withheld judgment, and I must admit I am terrified to not have her affection join me in the new house.
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