Grateful for Mr. Dude: Day 31

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

c and e 2013I did save my favorite “grateful” for last, largely because I don’t quite know how to put into words how much he means to me.e mohawk

We’re very different. He’s much more conservative than I am–okay, that may not be clear from the picture, but it was for a Halloween party a long time ago, but I couldn’t resist! And we have wildly different views on many topics. We have heated discussions health topics and the statistical significance of different studies, the use of control groups and relative study power (I wish I was kidding here, but alas, no). More often than not, we have polar opposite interpretations. We’ve been together more than 13 years, and we’ve both changed and grown a lot during that time.

What hasn’t changed at all is that we love each other, and usually like each other, too.

No matter what, I know that Mr. Dude will come through for me and be there for me when I need him, even if he doesn’t agree with me. I know he’ll love me and support me, and that has been my North Star. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that no matter what, he’s got my back. It’s like having a cushy cloud to land on. It seems like he’s been with me for as long as I can remember, and I sometimes forget to express my gratitude to him because he feels like a part of me.

It’s very un PC to “need” someone, and it certainly wasn’t in my plan to be depend on anyone. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABut because of health stuff, I did (and do) need him, and he’s been right by my side, doing his best. I don’t know if I could stay as patient as he (usually) does.

He’s also the papa of my kittehs, which counts for a lot, too.

I’m grateful for his love, his sense of humor, his compassion, his integrity, his kindness and that he loves my cooking. And his hugs! He gives the most awesome hugs.

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Wow. I can’t believe I’ve kept up the gratitude blogging for 31 days, more or less, for the December Sanity Retreat! This week’s hostess is Valerie of City Life Eats and she posted on getting more present with reflection and breathwork. Hop on over to comment on her post and be entered to win a Nuts.come $50 gift cert!

Posts so far:

My 31 days of gratitude:OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

I’m delighted to be joined by wonderful hostesses with likeminded blogs:

About Cheryl Harris

Life played a funny trick on me. I've studied nutrition for years, and much to my surprise, found out that I could manage many of my health issues via diet. I've been GF for years, and I've got a bunch of allergies and sensitivities. But it definitely doesn't keep me from cooking, baking and enjoying my food. Thanks for stopping by.
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2 Responses to Grateful for Mr. Dude: Day 31

  1. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says:
    January 7, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Mr. Dude has grown long hair?! Now that’s a surprise. This is a funny photo, Cheryl, since you seem to be looking rather stoically, albeit with a smile, at the camera and he’s looking at you very playfully. Sweet post overall! Yay for our other halves who often complement us, and can make us a bit crazy when they don’t agree with us, but who can also be our lifelines!

    Shirley

  2. Cheryl Harris says:
    January 8, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Shirley,
    Mr. Dude is growing his hair out for locks of love, so it’s temporary and for a good cause. He’s taking a lot of teasing at work, but I kinda like it!

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