We call ourselves “The Unit.” Short for “The Family Unit.” What might seem odd to some is completely normal to us – our family includes 2 humans and 2 pups. They sleep in our bed, they go on vacation with us, and we consider them when making furniture purchases. Questions like “Do you think this bed is large enough for all of us?” or “So this protection plan covers any pet stains, right?” are just part of our daily lives. They allow me to treat them like live-action stuffed animals, and we have conversations on a daily basis even though they can’t speak english. We’re a team, and I can’t imagine life without the three of them waiting at home to greet me every night. I don’t care that our bed is covered in dog hair, or that our hard wood floors are scratched. We’re doing life together and loving every minute of it.
This year I ordered a card from Etsy for Chris, and it was made from one of my favorite Bible verses from 1 Corinthians 13:
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres… 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
I think this verse sums up how I’m feeling this Valentine’s Day. Blessed, loved, and thrilled to be a part of The Unit.
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