I guess word has gotten around that I am good at repairing items. People have been asking me if I can repair this or that for them. This skill has proven to bring in a pretty good income for me. Between this and my garden and fishing, I am doing okay.
I have been working a lot lately to make extra income in order to expand the house. Plus the baby will be needing so many things too.
These are the changes I have been able to make so far on the house. There is still so much I need to do, but at least there is room for the baby now.
I know. I know. I have avoided letting Don in on the news that he's going to be a daddy. Guess it's impossible to put it off any longer. He showed up for a visit and it's pretty obvious now that I'm pregnant. So, I just told him.
"You're not hallucinating, Don. I'm pregnant and you are going to be a daddy. Aren't you excited?" Okay, maybe that wasn't exactly how I said it, but he understood. To be honest, I don't remember what words he spoke, or if he even had too much of a response to the news at all. I had to finish some work in the garden before daylight was gone so excused myself. I figured he may need a little time alone to process the whole situation.
He thought about it. He thought about it some more.
Then he left without saying goodbye. I wonder if Don will choose to be a part of our lives. Time will tell I suppose.
After that day, life went on. The sun came out. My clothes actually dried rather quickly on the line.
I planted all the seeds I got from the festival, and everything seems to be growing and thriving...just like the little baby inside of me.
I was very surprised when Don suddenly showed up one evening.
"Jenny. I'm sorry about the other day. I just needed some time to think. Jenny. I'm not ready to be a dad. You know I like you and you can always let me know if you need me. I'll be here, ok?"
"Don't worry Don. I'm not ready to be a mom either, but there we have it anyway. Everything will work out. I just want you to know you are always welcome here and I hope you will be a part of our child's life. That's all I hope for and need from you."
When we finished talking, I felt good about things. Neither Don nor I were in love with the other. He wasn't looking for love. I was. But I was looking for a soulmate. Somebody to love me back and who wanted to be with just me. We were on different paths of our lives, but one little baby would keep our lives forever entwined together.
Before I go. A small introduction. A new friend of mine. A good friend. River Straud. A distant relative of Vladicus Straud.
More to come.
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