This Thankful Thursday is dedicated to my home. I must confess I wasn't feeling thankful this morning while reading the blog of a woman who lives in a beautiful, luxurious lakefront house. Her pictures were enviable. I live in a three-bedroom mobile home, and currently there isn't even enough room for a crib. I've realized how ridiculous I was being and decided to change my thinking.
You see, I have always, ALWAYS, wanted to own a home. The idea of home for me is stability. It's comfort, a safe haven. I have that. It's small, but it's new, and it's mine. My husband always says, "It's not where you live; it's who lives there." He's so right.
My family lives here. The ones I love. This is where I make meals for my loved ones, kiss them goodnight, and where we make our memories. I love my home. It's my retreat, my sanctuary. Even though it's small, even though the land it sits on is not my own. It's where I'm meant to be right now, and I truly don't think I'd trade it for a fabulous lakefront house. Not now, anyway. If that's meant to be in my future, I'll take it. But right now I'm content.
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That's great, Mary. I am trying to be grateful and more thankful every day, too. I find I get so negative sometimes and then have to pull myself out of it and start again! Enjoy your day.