Yes, people, I’m REALLY doing a post about my cat. Let’s face it, I don’t know enough people to post about for Lent. Being shy and reserved makes finding friends a little tough. I can’t complain…this process has shown me how truly blessed I really am, with only a handful (compared to lots of people) of people I can call a friend. I’ve had to do posts about things that have brought me some sense of happiness over the years when I ran out of people. They may seem frivolous, but I’ve been thankful for them in some way, so they count. =)
As does Dewey. I have been around cats my whole life and seen some quirky personalities. But Dewey is one-of-a-kind. He’s THE most unique cat I’ve ever come across. He’s lovingly aggressive (oxymoron, yes, but true), irritating yet adorable…he’s just such a baby. He’s OUR baby, and he’s been a furry child to Andrew and I since the day we brought him home. He gets into things he shouldn’t and needs to be scolded. He loves it when we play with him and randomly wants to snuggle (but mostly he’s a kitty-tough-guy who pretends not to want the affection we force on him, haha). We have to keep him happy and healthy. He has enriched our lives, Andrew and I both agree we can’t imagine him not being around. He’s such a big part of each and every day for us, we are constantly interacting with him and laughing at the silly things he does.
He’s been a great way for Andrew and I to learn patience. Dewey does things that he “knows” he’s not supposed to do and it’s taught us to practice being consistent in our discipline and not to react with anger at the situation. Dewey cries in the middle of the night and wakes us up, which reminds us that sleep is precious, haha, and gives us a small taste (very small, I’m sure!) of what’s to come with a baby someday.
He just makes me smile, and I love him so much. He’s a wonderfully psychotic feline, and my life is definitely blessed with him in it. I know he’s “just a cat,” but he’s mine and I adore him. =)
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