Communication

between Lynn and I have developed into a better relationship for us. Since that fateful day in December, we have talked of our problem with Dr. Snow and she in turn has given us feedback with good results. Her kind words and compliments of us as a couple strengthen our bond. It is here in counseling that we discharge all of our questions, answers and thoughts with her examination of our relationship between us and our families. This is information that Lynn and I rarely have conversations about when we are alone due to the fact that we want to enjoy each other's blissful company. Lynn doesn't want to chit-chat about the "hard stuff" and would rather we talk about our issues in counseling. Inside of our bubble, life is tropical and sunny. Outside, it is cold, alone and bitter. In our quest for a better understanding of our relationship, we are slowly bringing the imbalance in our lives to a stable plateau. Slowly, ever so slowly.

In God's house

we are all created equal. At the MCC Church in San Mateo, it is just that. Rev Teri addresses her flock of gay, straight and transgendered every week with pastoral elegance and teachings of one so knowledgeable. Together in song and readings from the Bible, their hope for unison and togetherness bonded by love will further the achievement of all churches in the belief that we all have a place on this earth no matter what category we fall into, we are all created equal.
Being equal, we should also have the same rights as everyone else. The basic right to marry and have a same sex partnership. Being treated as a second class citizen or better yet, a foreigner in our own country we call America as this right is not inclusive to the gay community but exclusive for the hetero or straight community. Sure, America wants you to vote and pay taxes, but addressing LGBT marriage issue will be pushed aside for a more meaningful agenda such as the war in Iraq. America wants to recruit my son and daughters to serve their country, should they fall into the "don't ask, don't tell" category, my country will not support them but rather discharge them, thinking, "take your gay asses home!" Or worse, be accidentally killed by friendly fire. I thought we were out of the segregation and discrimination era but here it is, alive and well and will continue, if the powers that be, endorse this act of cruelty.
Lynn and I listen, sing and hold each other's hands with an aspiration that during our lifetime, we will legally marry with all of our family and friends in attendance as we walk down the aisle as one.