Inspiration | Love and Connection | Animals
A Love Story of a Very Different Kind: Part 1
An unexpected bond that I could never have foreseen
“We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead.”
— Roy T. Bennett, ‘The Light In The Heart’
This is a love story of a very different kind. And it is one I would never have believed could become such an important part of my life.
I met him many years ago with no idea that one day, I would fall hopelessly in love with him. Nor could I have known about the powerful connection we would share.
It was during a Sunday stroll through a shopping mall with “Mr. X,” my now-former husband. At this juncture, I have to say that I am a woman but I did not get the shopping gene. However, Mr. X loved it so being a good little wife, I accompanied him on Sundays while he enjoyed poking into numerous shops at the mall. At least we were spending time together, talking and dreaming of the future.
There was a large pet shop in the mall and Mr. X particularly enjoyed having a peek at all the little furry creatures in the back. It was oddly out of character for him, as he was very much “The Tough Guy.” But he…
