Sunday, August 16, 2009

Memorial Service

Today I attended a memorial service in support of a friend who lost his partner. It was interesting in that family, friends, colleagues, and former students share their remembrances of Roger, a man who so affected their lives. I didn't know Roger personally but, after the service, I wish I had met him.

Some of Roger's experiences mirrored mine. There were two items that where on target. One, he had changed. Possibily Roger was coming to grips with his sexuality. Similarly, I came to grips with my gender identity which I have embraced.

The second was that while the world was changing, Roger remained the same caring, nuturing individual to his students. This man loved to teach. When health reasons forced Roger to resign I sensed that life for him wasn't the same.
Looking at it, I changed and yet I haven't changed. Yes, I'm living as a gender-variant individual. No, I keep reminiscing back to my young adulthood when the events that happened shaped me as a person. While some may be into the latest gadgets and fads, I still get much joy over absorbing the serenity in an empty church or a quiet walk in the park. Though I may attain many honors and achievements, I never want to lose the child like curiousity.

I desire to be a caring, loving, and nurturing person like Roger. I may not be hip or cool or fashionable but want to make a difference in people's lives. To me this is what life is about.

Genevieve

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