| Mar. 1st, 2005 @ 10:49 pm Around the World In love |
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So I've bought many gifts and missed many parties. And well these last few months I've been caught up in a world wind. WORK WORK WORK.. TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL... and last but most certainly not LEAST LOVE LOVE LOVE.
So somehow, I'm singing CE CE Penniston "Finally" . I've even traveled to Spain and Portugal and found the words of the song to be true. And found what I've always wanted, desired and more.
I've found the one and together we are feeling and doing things that I've never even imagined. But alas not all is perfect. His family is not completely supportive. And today I even got a long distance call from his mom in Portugal. And strangely enough, I'm glad that she called. Glad that I have the chance to really be a part of his world and to make things some what easier at this stage in his life.
So today after the call, when I got home I found more tangible concern waiting for me in my in box, there in plain black and white.
To which I replied:
"You are a mother and have a mother's love and wishes for her son. I can only respect that and I truly understand your concern. And though it is true that I am new to Nuno's life, he has impacted mine in more positive ways than I have ever dreamed to imagine. I know that this gift is a result of everything that you have given him. Life, love, nurturing and timeless understanding. And though it is not my place to thank you for that, I must. Because of you I am blessed with the opportunity to know your son and to grow with him. And like you, I only want for him to be happy and healthy and prosperous. I want for him to be himself and to achieve his dreams.
You ask me of my intentions and of my plans. And I can only offer what may seem to be the plans of simple man. I want to grow with your son. To make him happy and to be the one that proudly stands beside him, who inspires him and who is inspired to be a better man and to do greater things with him. I can say that I am a patient, honest, and hard working man. My parents are good people and proud of my accomplishments. I am the 3rd of 3 children and I have taken on many roles in my short life. I have worked at Mc Donalds at the age of 14, as a free lance artist, as a person who runs the movies at the cinema, as well as a model. I have always excelled in school studies and attained full scholarships. With some additional work I have put my self through university where I graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering. For the last 7 years I have worked in the telecom industry, first with Ericsson and now with Sony Ericsson in the area of Software Test and verification. It is not a glamourous job. But it provides for me and allows me to, from time to time, provide for my sister and nephew and to own a home and car of my own.
In time, perhaps you will come to understand that my intentions are genuine and that i truly care for your son. I may not always have the answers or the perfect solution, but I will try my best to answer your questions in hope that it will allow you to know me and to ease your concerns. I apologize for any misfortune that knowing me has inspired in your household. But when it comes to falling in love and knowing that though difficult to attain, our happiness has been an easy reality, I can only ask for your understanding and simply wish for your support. Life can be and has been difficult. And it is at this point that Nuno will need all of the support that he can get from us all. Support so that he does not lose himself , rather that he becomes more of the man that you already respect and love. And more so, a man that he is proud , confident and comfortable being.
I have withheld no secrets from Nuno. My life is and has been an open book. So it is my wish that you share these words that I have written with him. But I will respect your decision to do so or not.
Sincerely,
Rodney"
And so tomorrow will be a new day with new repercussions and all I can do is hope for the best.
And well folks that just about sums it up on Rodney. |
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