Home Sweet Home

Tonight is the night! Over the past few months we have lived with family while work was being done to our house. There were times when it seemed like I’d never get to sleep in my bed again, but all that ends in just a few hours.  

To be honest, it really hasn’t been bad, but I like exaggerating the truth a little. What I’m really feeling is that I’m a very blessed man. Tami and I walked through our home and we are so excited about what God has allowed us to do. A home is a place where we get to relax and refresh, a place where we get to enjoy being with family and friends, and a place to reflect on where I am in the Lord.  

Tami and I were fortunate to grow up in homes where love was displayed daily. When we got married our goal was to create that same environment in our home, and Tami is fabulous at creating that atmosphere. There are so many things that demand our time and attention, and if we’re not careful we forget about the importance of our home. When I go home I need to remind myself that this is a place where I get to pour my life into the lives of those who are most precious to me. I need to remind myself that there are times when I need to turn work off and build my family. I do understand the demands of life, but I also know that I can always be working if I’d like; yet that is not bringing value to my loved ones. I remember that my dad, as busy as he was because of working two jobs, always came home to sit with the family for dinner. I have so many great memories from sitting around the table, laughing and sharing together. Then there were times we sat down together as a family to watch a TV show. We only had one television in our home, and it only had four stations, but I remember laughing and playing around during commercial breaks. Other times we played a game and spent quality time building our love for each other.

I’m not saying that we all need to build our families in the same way, but rather that we need to find a way to build the bond of love in our families. That is done by making your home a place where everyone feels unconditional love and acceptance.