No matter how old I get or how many years go by, returning home offers a sense of peace that calms me. When I hit my exit from the interstate, familiarity breathes into my spirit and memories from my youth fill my head. I come home to the smells of what home has always smelled like. I sleep in my "big girl's bed" and the slumber is good. I rest. I relax. I take a break from life's struggles, obstacles and problems. The solitude and unstructured schedule allow me the time needed to refocus and remember that I can make it.
Home brings me back to people in my life who mean so much to me and make me smile. My church family embraces me, my godson runs to my arms, my friends grow and have families that they share with me. The pace of things is fast, yet on time. I drive the town and am astonished by how what was one time farm land is now area shops and highways. Parents of childhood friends take in stories from the past, but we share new stories of the present. I am home.
While I often joke that I could never move back and permanently make this a place of residence, I am always moved by how refreshed and happy I am made during my visits.
Home is where the heart is. On this Easter weekend, I give thanks for these moments in time where friendships are rekindled, special times with mom are received, and quiet moments of thinking are given.
There's nothing like a winding country road with a setting sun. God, I love home.
5 comments:
You write like a poet. Its so pretty. But I think that's kind of funny because you don't really talk like that or well, at least to me ;) lol But I guess the way you write is like your true feelings and thoughts flowing out, which is cool cuz I def. don't think that flow-y lol. Anyways, I always enjoy your company anyways :) <3
Haha...Thanks, girlie! I guess you're right...I don't talk this way when in the presence of others. I think I do a lot of joking, but, yes, writing is a release for me. And, maybe some of this talk comes out when I'm in my workplace. Glad you're following!!!
Your not following me :( I want a stalker....i mean, follwer ;)
YOUR AWESOME! hah
Awww, i loved this one! Made me tear-y eyed! :) love yoU!
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