Living in that house made us realize we did not need all of those bells and whistles (although I have come to realize the importance of a big closet). Going back in time, we would not have built our dream house. We would have hopefully realized our dream house is wherever we are as a family. Moving to Huntington, WV and moving into a house that was built in 1937 is the BEST thing that has happened to our family. Makayla's bedroom in our dream house was painted to look like you were in a field looking at a cottage surrounded by animals. It has to be the best little girls room in the world. She had a three dimensional house with her bed upstairs and her very own play house underneath. When we moved to Huntington I painted her bedroom walls yellow and got her a new pink comforter. After making her bed she goes, "Mom this is the best room ever. So much better than my other bedroom" I had to smile because I put so much effort into her other room, spent hours on the internet picking colors, paint, designs, and then spent hours putting it all together. Her new bedroom took all of 5 minutes to unfold the new bedding but what she cared about was that her new room is right next to mommy and daddy. To her the best thing in the world is that she can tap on the wall and I can tap right back. That is what Jesus wants from us, to tap him, whenever we need him, wherever we are, he will tap back :)
So February 25 we closed on our DREAM house. It is forever gone from my life and it makes me sad but it makes me incredibly happy to know that I do not need a house to fulfill a dream, I need only my Jesus and all my dreams will come true.
"For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God." Ecclesiastes 5:7
I love, love, love this post. And I've visited your beautiful Ohio home, so I know what a dream come true it must have been, but I agree 100% with you- your HOME is wherever you make it, with the people that matter most.
ReplyDeleteTodd and I have lived in 4 different states over the 10 years we've been together (a one bedroom apartment, furnished corporate housing, my father-in-law's empty condo, a house in Katy, TX, etc. etc.). Some situations were easier than others, some were character building, but all were done together so I cherish the memories of them.
I'm so happy you're happy and beginning to feel settled in your new space. Keep us posted! :)
Love this Koren! thanks for sharing-
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