Katie and I were on our way back to the car from one of our favourite op-shops yesterday (with our arms full of newly acquired vintage sheets, books and a vinyl copy of The Smiths’ album ‘Louder Than Bombs’) when Katie suddenly came to a stop. I turned around to see her crouched down, picking up a poor little snail who had wandered too far into the car park. After packing our treasures into the back of the car, we walked across the car park together and popped the snail down in a large patch of grass.
While I took these photos, I thought about how lucky that little guy was that Katie happened to walk past and see him before he was squished. It also reminded me of just how lucky I am. Few people would bother to stop and rescue a snail, but just like when Katie found Daisy, she came across someone who needed help and couldn’t continue on her way until something had been done. I love and admire Katie’s sense of compassion.
Going by what we share here, it might seem like Katie and I are exactly alike, but in reality we are very different to each other. Our perspectives are often poles apart, we don’t always agree on things, we communicate very differently and we are polar opposites in many ways, but when it comes to what really matters we are on the same page. We share the same core values, beliefs and ideals. Though to many it might seem a strange thing thing to do, had I seen the snail first I would like to think I’d have stopped and put him out of harm’s way. Watching Katie do exactly that I was struck by just how fortunate I am to have found someone so wonderfully different yet perfectly alike myself. In a world filled with so many people it seems so unlikely that we should find each other. Yet somehow, we did.
Isn’t it funny how these tiny, seemingly insiginifcant moments can catch us by surprise and fill us with gratitude?
That snail and I, we sure are lucky
Yep, I know just what you mean. Isn’t it wonderful and amazing? You expressed it very sweetly.
You guys are so cute, you are perfect for each other. This little post warmed my heart! Xx
Aw! This is adorable! ♥ I’m glad she rescued the snail, as well as happy that you’ve found someone so perfect a match for you.
So gorgeous, perfect that you can embrace each other’s differences and celebrate your similarities xox Penelope
That was a beautiful post Reuben.
Like so many of your other posts (both yours and Katie’s), it opens my eyes even further to the things I should be fortunate for.
So, Thank You.
That is such a lovely compliment Emma. Thank you so much, from both of us <3
Aw! This is the sweetest post ever!
You are both beautiful.
you are indeed BOTH lucky to have found one another.
and the world is lucky to have people with such compassion for living creatures, no matter how small.
thanks for this post.
Agreed! We are both equally lucky. And you, Cindi, are very, very kind <3
awwwww. dave and i are sort of the same way, so different, but so alike. can you believe i have never seen a snail in real life? weird, right?
It’s very weird! Snails are such a pest if you’re a gardener but they’re so cute I can’t help but take pity on them
I don’t think it’s wierd! I never saw a snail until I was a teenager – we just didn’t get them where I grew up!
Reuben do you have a brother/like minded friend? haha
Just like you are lucky to have Katie she is clearly very lucky to have you too by the sounds of it.
It sounds like you both found who you’re meant to be with
This is such a lovely post. That lucky snail. I get the feeling from reading your blog that you are lucky to have each other.
It’s so amazing to find that one person from all the people in the world that is just perfect for you. I’m very lucky too.
I am visiting from Kidspot. I am very happy to have found your lovely blog today.
Oh yay! Hello Meredith! We are so happy to have you here
This is delightfully gorgeous. What a way to end the day – I am a snail saver by heart as well.
Gorgeous
xxx
Gabs
Reuben this is such a sweet story, and what a love note to your wife! Katie is certainly a treasure.
aw! this is such an adorable post. i love the analogy – so well done. and such a sweet note too.
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Beautiful writing to your sweetheart, Reuben. You are both so very lucky to be able to express yourselves so well. You will never be uncertain as to what the other ‘really’ thinks as is often the case in relationships. x
Since I’ve moved to England, I’ve seen snails everywhere! I pick them up and move them to safety quite often. Nice to see I’m not the only one who is the guardian of snails haha.
love this. My man friend and I also communicate very differently but on the main issues almost always see eye to eye. And we’re so lucky!
This is the sweetest post.
Just thought I would pop by and say hello as I stumbled across your blog, via a new visitor to my little online place.
This post really touched me. Some people fail to see the most important things and instead bash each other about the head over their differences.
They need to be reminded about values sometimes. If you have the same values and you want the same things you are on to a winner, your differences is just the salsa on top spicing things up a little.
I totally get the snail rescue – my boyfriend always teases me as I swerve to avoid moths when driving at dusk! Cant help myself.
By the way I am having a little giveaway over at my place which you never know you might want to take a look at.
So pleased I found your great blog and so unique you right it as a couple.
Sophie
this is so beautiful
i loved it!