John came home from a job site a few weeks ago where he is doing a kitchen remodel.

He told me about a cat that hangs out with him while he works. Of course, I wanted to know the cats name. He didn’t know.

But the next day he asked the owners. The cats name is Veteran because he showed up on Veteran’s Day a few years ago, and has stayed ever since.

Now, to hear John talk about this cat is where he makes my heart swoon. I can just tell that John loves the company of this sweet cat with the most endearing little face. Does it not look like Veteran is smiling?

Well, I suppose he is smiling just like I am when John tells me about Veteran after he’s been at the job site for the day. He enjoys the company of the little cat who sits quietly and seems to enjoy John’s company, too.

I even think this “tough carpenter” just may miss that sweet little cat when the job is done.

But you know, and don’t tell anyone…. John is really a big ol’ softy on the inside. And when that comes out, like it does when he talks about how he watches out for Veteran… well, as you can imagine, this is exactly what makes my heart melt.

And I fall in love all over again with the man I’ve been with for 36 years now.

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