Our old tabby cat is one of those special pets that show up
out of nowhere and claim you.
Personally, I think those tend to be the best pets of all. It was a rainy day about seven years ago when
she wandered onto our porch hungry, pregnant and with a snaggletooth that makes
her drool from one side of her mouth.
How could you not love her???
Cracker, as she was so lovingly named by our then 4 year old son who has
a knack for naming pets, has been a fixture in our home ever since.
out of nowhere and claim you.
Personally, I think those tend to be the best pets of all. It was a rainy day about seven years ago when
she wandered onto our porch hungry, pregnant and with a snaggletooth that makes
her drool from one side of her mouth.
How could you not love her???
Cracker, as she was so lovingly named by our then 4 year old son who has
a knack for naming pets, has been a fixture in our home ever since.
“Fixture” is the perfect word to describe her
because unlike our other cat, Cheerio (told you he had a knack for naming),
Cracker is simply a part our house and nothing more. She has zero interest in having a real
relationship with us. Yes, she relies on
us for basics like food and shelter but anything deeper is outside her comfort
zone. In fact, it would be easy to get
frustrated with her lack of interest in us after all we have done for her, but
every time I look into that snaggletoothed face of hers I see a cat who has
probably been hurt, rejected and abandoned along the way. So, I just keep loving her in hopes she will
one day come around and accept the love we have to share with her.
because unlike our other cat, Cheerio (told you he had a knack for naming),
Cracker is simply a part our house and nothing more. She has zero interest in having a real
relationship with us. Yes, she relies on
us for basics like food and shelter but anything deeper is outside her comfort
zone. In fact, it would be easy to get
frustrated with her lack of interest in us after all we have done for her, but
every time I look into that snaggletoothed face of hers I see a cat who has
probably been hurt, rejected and abandoned along the way. So, I just keep loving her in hopes she will
one day come around and accept the love we have to share with her.
Well lo and behold, I was sitting on the front porch this
morning enjoying a cup of coffee and my quiet time when along comes Big Mama
Crackalacka (we like nicknames in this
family). Anyway, I knew not to make any
sudden movements so I continued about my business while occasionally watching
her from corner of my eye. Before long,
she was weaving in and out of my legs and swishing me with her tail. I slowly reached down and even though she
jumped a little, she let me pet her.
Victory!
morning enjoying a cup of coffee and my quiet time when along comes Big Mama
Crackalacka (we like nicknames in this
family). Anyway, I knew not to make any
sudden movements so I continued about my business while occasionally watching
her from corner of my eye. Before long,
she was weaving in and out of my legs and swishing me with her tail. I slowly reached down and even though she
jumped a little, she let me pet her.
Victory!
Soon, she was soaking up the love and purring…actually
purring people!!! As I watched her
finally let down her guard I was a little sad thinking of all the years this
dear thing had gone without the love and affection that was there for her all
along. Then it hit me, or actually a
“still, small voice” whispered to me that I had been Cracker. I have been a Christian most of my life but
for the majority of it, I had kept God at arms length. Like Cracker, I had been hurt, rejected and
disappointed by others. I let the fear
of being let down again keep me from the very One who would never let me
down. What a shame to have missed out on
true intimacy with God, true peace, joy and contentment when it was there for
me all along.
purring people!!! As I watched her
finally let down her guard I was a little sad thinking of all the years this
dear thing had gone without the love and affection that was there for her all
along. Then it hit me, or actually a
“still, small voice” whispered to me that I had been Cracker. I have been a Christian most of my life but
for the majority of it, I had kept God at arms length. Like Cracker, I had been hurt, rejected and
disappointed by others. I let the fear
of being let down again keep me from the very One who would never let me
down. What a shame to have missed out on
true intimacy with God, true peace, joy and contentment when it was there for
me all along.
God gave me a place in His kingdom just as we gave Cracker a
place in our home but He has so much more to offer. He knows our fears and is patiently waiting
on the day we finally let down our guard and begin a true relationship with
Him. Please let go. Please trust God for more than your
salvation. I know it sounds scary but
it’s the least risky thing you could ever do and oh so worth it. Don’t rob yourself of Him any longer! He’s waiting.
place in our home but He has so much more to offer. He knows our fears and is patiently waiting
on the day we finally let down our guard and begin a true relationship with
Him. Please let go. Please trust God for more than your
salvation. I know it sounds scary but
it’s the least risky thing you could ever do and oh so worth it. Don’t rob yourself of Him any longer! He’s waiting.
August 19, 2013 at 3:51 am
I needed this. Thanks!!!! I love you…..and your willingness to be open and transparent and let God use you. Denise
August 19, 2013 at 10:25 pm
I love you too. Thanks for encouraging me along the way!
September 20, 2013 at 2:47 pm
I've been Cracker for so long! I'm just now learning to let go and it's good friends like you who help to inspire me. (I know this comment is a little belated, but I'm just now taking time for me to read and reflect.) 🙂
September 22, 2013 at 11:30 pm
I'm just glad to know someone is reading at all. LOL I am so glad you found your way to our small town and I've had a chance to get to know you. You are a true friend.