Change...good and sad...

[debra01]

My name is Debra and I am a single mother of an 11 year old named Jacob. Jacob is special...to me, anyway. lol...Jacob is my only child...There is more to that story but I don't want to go into that. I am a real person with real joys and sorrows. Jacob has duchene muscular dystrophy. I am not capitalizing the name because it doesn't deserve that honor. It is an ugly thing that is taking a terrrible toll on his body. But enough of the bad...

Jacob is smart, sweet and loving. We live alone together and are quite content not have the father here. We had to end that relationship sadly. Alcohol....need I say more. Anyway...

He keeps such a good attitude about everything. And funny...

I was joking about "what if a man asked me out, would you be ok with that?" And his answer was as follows..."I don't think that would be a good idea. You haven't made good choices when choosing men and you might get pregnant."  (I assure you, dear reader, that it would not be possible.)

He was also happy to hear that I would be entering menopause one day. "Then you won't have PMS anymore!" How could I keep a straight face? I only did until I left the room.

But he also is loving. When I have been sick, he would let me choose what we would watch that evening and make sure I was comfortable and snug and anytime we get off the phone he never fails to tell me he loves me.

In spite of all the pain my heart has undergone since I found out his diagnosis at four months, I wouldn't trade him for anything.

Ok,  that is all for now...

[ria7]

Aug. 19, 2009 at 9:49 AM

Thank you for sharing! The bond you share is beautiful! I too am a single mom, marriage ended from alcohol. I wake up with a peace of mind everyday because I dont have to deal with alcoholism anymore. gotta luv the humor kids have!!!