JOE & ME

Joe & Me  1990

Finally found my favorite picture of the two of us.

We had just moved in together in Orlando.

This spring will mark the 20th anniversary of when Gerry met Joe at Universal Studios Florida.

I have gone through every box and drawer in my apt here in LA and finally last night I found this photo.  It had been in a frame at one time and I kept looking for the framed picture. 

I found it instead along with a whole group of pictures from that time in my life.  In going through my whole banker box of photographs, I found tangible evidence that I have lived an amazing life.  These photos show me taking trips all over California and the world, more ex boyfriends and most importantly a very loving family.  There is joy in the pictures of my brother, sister and I.  Photos of me along with my dad and step mother and step brother and sister and their families reminds me that I truly am loved. 

More than that I am blessed.

And I know that most people don't have what I have.

Unconditional love.

Twenty years ago Joe & I lived in a bubble.  We were accepted by our co-workers, friends and families as a couple unconditionally.  As I reflect on this relationship twenty years later, I realize how blessed I am to have experienced a relationship like the one I had with Joe.

Now don't get me wrong I don't forget the difficult times and our relationship did not end well.  

However I do know that for a time, it was amazing to be that loved.

And for that I am forever grateful.

Have you called or hugged someone you love today?

Gerry