There is probably nowhere I'd rather be than home. Home is where we're surrounded
by things that we love, things that express who we are,
memories of good times around our table,
and objects that tell about our history. I look at this cabinet and wonder about the homes of generations back in my family who owned it and loved it like I do. And while I love the outside garden, flowers and trees, it's the inside that brings the comfort and is where we feel most "at home." I get a similar sense when I think back to my home growing up, and even the comfort of my grandparents' houses. Such a sense of security.
This photo has a lot tucked in it to tell about us, but probably what I love the most is Rapunzel's braid. Do you see it? New happy memories are forming in our house with our grandchildren. I hope someday that they too will talk of fond memories of their grandparent's home.
Mary's blog is talking about home today. You will enjoy reading other posts there.
ReplyDeleteIs that Rapunzel's braid a "real" thing or is it something y'all tied together to BE Rapunzel's braid, not that that wouldn't also be a "real" thing.
Lovely post Dotsie. I agree, home is sometimes the things inside passed down from past generations. I have a lot of those things.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't possibly agree any more than I do, Dotsie. There is quite simply no place we would rather be either. Sometimes we talk about whether we are old fuddy-duddies, then we decide that if we are, we don't care. We love to be home. I love your Rapunzel braid and I, too, hope my grandchildren will remember... and pass on this love of home. blessings and hugs ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you. Another blogger said that it's the people that make the home. So true.
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Jane
We are so much on the same wavelength, Dotsie. I loved the Rapunzal's braid. Those are the things that make a house a home - the accumulation of memories and good times.
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ReplyDeleteI agree, home gives us comfort!!!
The heirlooms passed from generation to generation are priceless!!! When I am saddened by the fact that MOST of my family has passed away...their memories live on in my heart and mind by seeing something that they touch or loved!
The cabinet is a treasure!!!As are you , dear friend!!!
Fondly,
Pat
I do see Rapunzel's braid! Sounds like fun times are enjoyed by your grands in your home. Love the small cabinet that has been in your family for generations. I wonder about family pieces, too.
ReplyDeleteItems in our homes that have a story attached to them will surely carry on to the next generation. With us, it's often a photo of family members that has a great story to go along with it.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Fill of sweetness. I like you love home.
ReplyDeleteDottie
I love Rapunzel's braid - the little things that our grandchildren make and leave behind after they've gone - bring another dimension to our homes - it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI've still got little buckets of shells - that my GD's collected two years ago when they were out from France - they are now part of where I call home.
hugs
Shane ♥
Your home is so cozy and I can't believe how green everything is outside your window. That's not a recent picture is it? Everything here is still brown.
ReplyDeleteI do see Rapunzel's braid! Precious! I am so sure that your home is a wonderful place to be...
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling very nostalgic today and this post fit me to a T! You always bring such great memories and images to mind.
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My thoughts echo yours, Dotsie. I love being at home, and when I'm away, coming home is the best part of the trip.
ReplyDeleteI wonder, too, what memories are being created here for our grandchildren. Love Rapunzel's braid!
You can be sure that your children will remember with great fondness their childhood home and your grand children will grow up with that same love for grandma and grandpa's house, because you've made it a warm, secure and loving place for them all.
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Dotsie,
ReplyDeleteI love being in my home. Over the years many family items have come my way and I treasure them. I miss my children and grandchildren during the winter months but try to make wonderful memories for them when we are in Maine.
Carol
How wonderful to see evidence of so many loving generations in your home! I love your old chest, with it's many stories, and I had to smile at Rapunzel's braid. There are no grandchildren on the horizon yet at our house, but I can see what a wonderful thing it would be. Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Inspiration. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSweet post! I love home.. everything about it.. and I'm so thankful to have our own home again. God is so very kind.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to share your special treasures from your home with us. I am so thankful to have the things that have been passed down through the generations to me. Your grandchildren will remember always the special times they spend with you. Memories are so precious!
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