Anniversary
20 years ago I moved to Fort Worth with my husband at the time for his job. Two months later we separated on my 30th birthday which was Easter Sunday and later divorced.At the time we separated and he went to California, he said, "I can't believe you're staying here. You don't even know anybody!" But I had a job and when you've been in foster homes and all kinds of places you learn to adapt. So I did.
I often have wondered what would've happened if I left. But if I left, there would've been no McKenna, no Ripley, no Marbles, no volunteer award, none of the many jobs where I learned so much, none of the canine and feline pet sitting clients that I loved and the pet sitting clients who came to trust me, none of the friendships I treasure, the research studies.
I took the road less traveled, as they say, and I am better for it.
I can't believe it's been 20 years. I consider Fort Worth my home and not the town I grew up in.
Thank you to those who have made the difference.
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I often have wondered what would've happened if I left. But if I left, there would've been no McKenna, no Ripley, no Marbles, no volunteer award, none of the many jobs where I learned so much, none of the canine and feline pet sitting clients that I loved and the pet sitting clients who came to trust me, none of the friendships I treasure, the research studies.
I took the road less traveled, as they say, and I am better for it.
I can't believe it's been 20 years. I consider Fort Worth my home and not the town I grew up in.
Thank you to those who have made the difference.
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