the past few weeks have been interesting for me. i've finally been realizing how much my life has changed....new job, new husband (whom i adore), new church, new home. no, my 'change' does not even compare to those who have moved far away from family and friends, or those who have lost someone recently, but still, it's my change (if that makes sense?).
this change has made me really contemplate the meaning of 'home.' often people ask, "where is home for you?" hmmmmm. a few months ago i would have said it was my parents home - the house i have cherished for the past 10 years. this week, i am beginning to realize that home can be anywhere with anyone. some of you are seriously wondering how i just figured this out...but i'm on my own figuring-things-out time line ok? :) my parents house is still and always will be 'home' to me...but these are a few other times/places/happenings that have felt like 'home' recently:
--my best friend from high school flew up from Georgia to surprise me at my wedding - we just hugged and cried. that felt like home.
--my folks prayed with Derek and i at my dad's church, Bethel Naz, a few weeks back. this was an amazing 'home' experience for me. Bethel will always be a home to me.
--first Sundays are like home - every first Sunday of the month my dad's side of the fam gets together for dinner. love these loud, loud gatherings of beloved people.
--spending time with my best friends.
--knocking at my bro and sis's door...crouching down cause i know my lovely neice Addie will run into my arms when the door is opened (or i will have to chase her down...ha).
--grandma's house. other grandma and grandpa's house. always home. always.
--our new hip little apartment is starting to feel a lot like home (and Christmas right now - yippeeee).
--my loving, patient, amazing husband is home (and playing music with him makes it more sweet).
i could go on but you get the idea. i know this is such a simple concept but it has seemed so big to me lately. i'm glad i am finally realizing what home is to me...it makes those wonderful things just that much more wonderful.
6 comments:
of the nicest things to think about. And I love hearing your definitions, Katie. A song you will like, "To Build a Home" by the cinematic orchestra...let me know what you think!
I hope your Christmas program goes well, and your month off!
O.K. - I just teared up!! Ditto everything you said - except change Derek's name to Jeremy
you teared up?! ok, not surprised. i've been tearing up all week - those darned Wilson emotions! sheesh. :)
thanks Kylee! you are such an encouragement...and i will look that song up this week!
How well said. Home is where your heart is, isn't it? God bless you Katie. I miss you!
Thanks for your words of hope and encouragement my dear, dear Katie. I love you. You are a home person for me.
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