Home Sweet Home

by Ricardo
(U.S.A.)

Well, this time of year many of our thoughts reflect back to home and our loved ones. Home has different meanings to different people.

When I think of the word home I think of comfort, relaxation, security, coziness, and warmth. I think back to the days of my youth and all the security and comfort that I found in the four walls of my home.

I guess that this feeling goes way back to my youth on the southwest side of a large metropolitan city. It was a very small apartment shared with two older brothers, BUT, it was home. Then came a move to the suburbs which became another home. Then I was off to college and was able to come home to that suburban cape cod for the holidays, it was a good feeling being able to come home. Then there was a marriage and another home was established. Then a tour of service and I was able to come home yet again.

As time has gone on in my life, a number of homes have crossed my path.

The last home that I lived in, I lived in for thirty eight years.

As I was driving home this evening to a relatively new one, a slew of emotions hit me, and I felt contented, comfortable, secure, warm, and cozy because I was headed home.....and it was Christmas.

May we all have fond memories during this holiday season of our homes, past and present. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnite!