Through impurrfections we find God’s purrfection.
Every Wednesday, Kat Bouska author of Mama’s Losin’ It posts six questions prompting her readers to choose, create, and link up with her near-world famous writing workshop.
DH and I are high school sweethearts and I got married at 17 (DH was almost 20). I often reflect on how we’re two distinct people with different purrsonalities and styles but our goals, our cores are one. I’m thankful that over the years, we’ve experienced minimal troubles but no matter how small or big the crisis, we rolled our breeches up to wade through the storm together or pushed our shirt sleeves up to apply some elbow grease to work out the problem. It was important to constantly remind ourselves subconsciously and sometimes shared reasons we fell in love and at the same time we came to appreciate the things about the another that made us nutty. We can’t be identical always and that’s okay. Marriage isn’t for the weak and it should always be entered with a no-quit attitude. Nothing in life is ever purrfect. I believe wholeheartedly that it’s through our impurrfections we found God’s purrfection (He has been our center always) for our lives but we had to open our hearts to see this truth. Is that what you’re doing with your relationship?
I’m joining Thankful Thursday and Ten Things of Thankful. Purrsonally speaking, I’m thankful every day for all blessings, big or small, given to me. It’s Valentine’s Day so I think it’s nice to say a special word of thanks to DH. This is our 42nd V-Day to share and there’s no doubt in my mind that God joined us. We complement one another bringing out the best in the other – the purrfect union if you ask me. 😉 Thank you, dear Lord, for your goodness!
On a somewhat silly note, depends on how you wanna look it, I am VERY thankful for the discovery of chocolate by Spanish Conquistador, Don Hernán Cortéslet’s in 1528. Okay, it was discovered by that time but it was he who realized it’s commercial value. He didn’t need Cupid to show him the way. Anywho chocolate is one of life’s simple pleasures that brings so much satisfaction which I plan to indulge in later this evening with DH. What can I say, it’s a tradition!
What are you thankful for this Thursday?
Please join me tomorrow for your weekly dose of giggles and mid-February round of Battle of the Bands.
X💋X💋, Cathy
17 Comments
erinthecatprincess
Happy Valentines day to you, and may love always light your days and nights.
Purrs
ERin
messymimi's meanderings
Happy Valentine’s Day! What you wrote here could go in a marriage training manual.
Kim
Thankful for SO much. For still having my sons around with me, for still having my Mom and Stepdad, for still having a good job, for the new car, for being a bit financially stable right now so not having to worry about bills and such. I know it sounds so cliche, but I am so thankful for being able to take care of myself and enjoy a few simple pleasures as well.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Liz Burgess
What a lovely Valentines Day story! I’m so happy for you both! It is wonderful to be reassured that we all have our ups and downs and with God, we will find our way to make them all work out!
15andmeowing
Beautiful roses. Happy Valentine’s Day! XO
Feline Opines
The Tribe of Five is very thankful that we have a warm house and don’t have to go brave the windy, snowy, cold outdoors!
Purrs & Head Bonks,
Alberto
John Holton
Mary and I are the same way, although Mary wasn’t quite as young as you when we got married. We both take the “until death do us part” seriously. It’s taken all the faith in God we can muster, but it’s been worth it.
Cathy Kennedy
John,
I was super young for sure. The odds certainly were stacked against us but like you two, we found faith is the key. It’s so easy just to throw in the towel cause to build something that lasts takes a lot of work. I’m happy that you guys have stood the test of time. May God continue to keep our faith strong. 🙂
Sandee
You and I both found the perfect husband. I had to take a second stab at it, but I finally got it right. It’s a wonderful thing.
Have a purrfect day and Valentines Day. Love you, Cathy. ♥
sandy
loved your post , perfect for Valentine’s day. Glad you found that “purrfect” union with the man you love.
Jacqui Murray
What a great reflection for this day. I love my guy too. Sometimes, God makes sure things work out.
Brian Frum
That’s a beautiful story and it sounds a bit familiar too, the Mom and Dad started dating when the Dad was in Jr. High School. Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Cathy Kennedy
Brian,
I know of a couple who began dating in jr. high, got married after college, and are still together. I love long-term relationships! Today it seems kids aren’t nearly as committed. Everything is easy to throw away. It’s not like an old pair of jeans you’ve outgrown and ready to throw in your Good Will pile! Heck, if you wanna fit into those old jeans you have to do something about it and that’s the way a marriage is if it’s not fitting right do something different. I’m so happy that your Mom & Dad are deeply committed to one another.
Patty
Sweet sentiments on your marriage, Cathy! Marriage definitely is not for the weak and in my case, with two headstrong Virgos facing off at each other on most situations, it can be a true test of wills. But, we’ve only been married for 48 years, give us time.
Have a lovely Valentine’s Day and please…pass that yummy chocolate!
Cathy Kennedy
Patty,
Well, y’all are doing something right with 48 years under your belt. lol DH will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary in June. I hope we can do something special. The years have zipped by. I wonder what the next 40 years will hold? Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too!
My GBGV Life
Happy Valentine’s Day. What a sweet love story you have.
Cathy Kennedy
Thank you for sharing the love with me today! XOXO