This person in the picture with me is my significant other in my life, (Roderick). At a time in my life I was struggling to raise my children alone, he stepped in, gave them the love and support a father should have even though he did not have to. We may believe that love should be like the kind of romance we see in films, television, and novels. But the truth is, a relationship takes work and commitment. It is not an easy thing to be together with a person for 19 years and not learn what a relationship takes to succeed. You have to consider someone else’s feeling other than yourself. Even though you know you are right, you may have to give in. In a relationship it involves two people who have decided to spend their life together. You should believe and trust this person to have your best interest at heart. I made the right decision because; we raised our children with love, understanding and discipline and to have respect for others. They have not disappointed us with this knowledge. I think being able to communicate with each other is one of the major commodities in a relationship. Trusting in each other to make the right choices; to encourage each other to be the best you can and then support that endeavor. I think before you get involved in any relationship you have be happy within yourself first.
This is my family. I have always had a very loving and supportive one. Families are who you are and the culture in which you live in. These individuals have made me the person that I am today. I never knew what prejudice was in my family because, there are so many different cultures included in it. I have learned to be kind, respectful and to treat anyone as I would myself. I have always carried that knowledge with me into my adult life. I taught my children, and I hope they will teach their children the same; to be respectful and kind to everyone. I have always been able to go to members of my family for help, maybe which is why can never be judgmental of others. I have always told people that if I could choose my family, I would pick each and every one of them for my own.
This is my dog Rocky. I have had him ever since he was 4 weeks old. I look forward to my Rocky tackling me with love every time I come home. It was the best move I ever made when I picked him up from a sidewalk sale at a local pet store. He loved his pink stuffed rabbit and always carried it around in his mouth. As any pet owner knows, pets give you unconditional love unlike the human kind, they don’t know about carrying grudges. They're perfectly willing to walk with you through life, and comfort you in your troubles and are happy when you are. Pets can teach you about loyalty, they are protective and faithful. I have had Rocky for 4 years now and it was the best thing that could have ever happened in my life. He has always giving me complete, unconditional love.
Kathleen Thompson
Kathleen Thompson
