I had dinner tonight with J., my goddaughter, who got married two weeks ago. A few years ago we got in the habit of going out for dinner once a week, a habit which unfortunately did not survive very long into the S. zone. It looks like we might resume it, even with her now being married and all! I was at the wedding, in fact I walked the bride down the aisle and gave her away - a very proud moment for me. A few years before, J. came to me when she was struggling and needed help, with few places to turn. At the time I was no longer seeing her mother and was not really in touch with either of them, but nonetheless I stepped up and supported her with whatever naïve support skills I had at the time. Little did I know at the time not only how much I would come to cherish that girl, but how much she would come to support me when it was my turn to struggle. Little did I know that it was from this adopted family member that I would finally learn about unconditional love.
She has grown into such a fabulous, caring and insightful woman, while still maintaining the zaniness which makes her unique. I love you J.!
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