Thankful Thursday.
This Thankful Thursday, I am posting with a heart-hug of gratitude. This week's spotlight is shining bright on our home....the same house that has carried up through 25 years of life, laughter and every shade of living in between.
A quarter of a century in one house means we've painted walls more times that I can count....we've swapped floors, built a kitchen that feels like the heartbeat of family gatherings, had a pool put in, and my proudest drumroll moment.....added a BIG PANTRY....
We have changed light fixtures, door knobs, curtains (several times), replaced shrubs, planted trees and oh goodness..rearranged furniture like professional interior designers..I can thank my OCD for this.
But through every update and improvement, One thing has never changed.
The LOVE tucked inside these walls.
It's love that settles into our sofas and lingers in the hallway. It's the fingerprints on the fridge that once irritated me, but now feels like tiny time capsules. It's the echo of laughter from holidays gone by and the quiet comfort of ordinary Thursdays. It's knowing that no matter how much we renovate, repaint or re-organize, our home has always been built on something far stronger than lumber and nails.
It is built on US.
Home isn't perfect, but goodness...it's ours, and this is magic at it's finest.
Joining MICHELLE today...
Shug...
We've been in our home for 34 years. I love your thoughts today!
ReplyDelete"Magic at its finest." Indeed, Shug, that's what home is for me, too. It's made with love and memories and God's presence for a firm foundation. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOur home is an apartment, so no major renovations. It's not fancy at all, but I love it, for what it is now and for 50 years of memories. ❤️
ReplyDeleteIts so bittersweet about the changes going on in your and Sam's lives now. Prayers continuing for the issues with Sam's cancer but I am thankful you can get care in your town now. It will be a lot easier. Prayer for the new team that will be caring for him too.
ReplyDeleteI'm like you and feel like the home is where my heart is. We have lived here in this house for 18 years and do feel its our Forever Home.
Though it doesn't have the early marriage years, it does hold so many tender and wonderful memories.
I always love reading your posts. They are the music from your heart.
(((hugs)))
Sue
What a beautiful post, Shug. It says so much about you and Sam.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that none of the decisions that you and Sam have had to make recently have been easy ones. I'm glad that you won't have to keep making those trips to Dallas and are able to get the care that Sam needs right there in your town. Praying for you both.
I read about Sam, and I kind of agree - being close to home might even make the process more positive. You know what I mean?
ReplyDeleteAnd I got out of what you were saying is - the base of your home is L O V E !
Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHello, my friend! This is a lovely post today. Thank you for sharing your heart! Have a cozy evening!
ReplyDeletePrayers for the change over to the new doctors and facility. It sounds like a good decision to me. hugs and I am loving your pieces of home decorations and your story of all those changes. we are 36 years in our house, and 4 in the first house, 40 years together, so much of that time was here. thanks for sharing your joy with us... I ask God to pour his peace and joy and love into your home and you and Sam
ReplyDeleteDear Shug, your photo collage is beautiful! I also love your blog header and background!
ReplyDeleteKeeping both you and Sam in my prayers, dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing.
Your home always looks so full of care and love. We have lived in our home for about 35 years. Love the collage and want a closer look!
ReplyDeleteWell, dang! This is Ginny, and the comment above lists me as anonymous!
ReplyDeleteHow your sweet home's walls could talk! And echo with sounds of long-ago laughter, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you and Sam will have his journey addressed by a medical team you're already familiar with ... so much closer than driving to Dallas!
Beautifully put.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful December and Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Indonesia. ^_^
What a lovely post. I've been in my house since1988. This house has seen divorce, a second marriage and the passing of a spouse. But there are lots of good memories here too
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post my friend. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteHome is my favorite place to be, Shug. And it sounds like you love your home as well, and it is a safe haven for you. You have given it many face lifts, and through it all, it still stands sturdy and tall with all the love and care you put into it. Have a merry and bright December, Shug.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Very well written. Your very own slice of heaven. Right at home. In the walls. That's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Shug.
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