Psalm 84:3
Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young— a place near your altar, O LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
The day was here… The LONG awaited day to receive our furniture from home… We were ecstatic, to say the least!! The boys were beaming with excitement… Their Wii was coming, what more could two boys need? You could see the energy welling up inside…… The 2.5 month wait was over…
The time was set….
Our temporary furniture was picked up…..
The loaner coffee pot and knick-knacks were sent back to their home…..
Today we were getting OUR stuff!!!
Yippee!!!
As the packers begin the tedious job of unloading and assembling all of our luxuries, the reality of our new home sank in… We are here… in Korea… This will be our place of residence for the next few years…
With the borrowed furniture from the base we felt, well, borrowed… Like we were here for a short while.. Not permanent, but temporary dwellers in this home… Although our place is beautiful it never felt comfortable…
I am sure most of my comfort comes from what my dear friend calls “creature comforts.” The things you don’t really need, but now make it difficult to live without…. The recliner… the squishy mattress…. The bread pan… the trash baskets… the soft pillow cases… Things that make life more enjoyable…..
The type of enjoyment that one can begin to rely on… The comfort that friends bring….
As I unload the boxes… I began to realize how close my "home" really is.....
In the pillow that reads “A Granddaughter is sunshine, flowers, and rainbows.” I think of my Grandma...
*Smile*
In the clay french onion soup bowls that I display in my china cabinet, I see the shoulder that gave me strength when my kids were pushing me beyond myself… My dear friend Amy Barnes…
In my bright green hospitality plates that read “I find my rest in God alone, He is the One who saves me.” Psalm 62:1…. I think of my best friend Lanessa, who LOVES the color green.. And not just any green, but the vibrant sage…
In the Scentsy that fills my home with the sweet aroma of honey pear cider… I think of my sister in love, Jenna…. Who knew just what I would need to make my home feel warm and inviting…
The Willow Tree figurine of a mom with two young boys, will forever remind me of my greatest confidant Amanda…. She could encourage my darkest days with her soft voice and beautiful prayers for strength…. Today it sits atop our kitchen mantle…Forever reminding me to love like Jesus…
My sewing machine…. Well… giggles of excitement and jokes rumble through my head… My machine will forever remind me of my 3 best friends, Amy, Jennifer, and Allison… I am reminded of the wife of noble character in Proverbs 31…. For these 3 have taught me by example how to serve in my home and laugh at the days to come…
From the art work to the couches, the fake flowers to the frames, I begin to realize why I sent everything we own…. The thought of my family brings me joy…. The thought of my friends make me giggle… The memories that surround each item are emotional…
And I am a very emotional person….
Just ask Mike….
Now, I know the memories are tucked away, and that they are not in the things…. But for now… I un-wrap the boxes, clean the shelves, and reload Wii remotes… The memories surround me…
I move forward… More memories will still be made…. Many more will laugh on these couches… more nail polish will be spilled on our table, and more joy will come through our new doors….
This is now, officially, our home….
Welcome to our home….
God bless our home, and all who enter…..
The plate that reminds me of Lanessa........ 
My scentsy that reminds me of Jenna
The shakers that remind me of my greatest mentor.... Jeannen
My Amanda memory....
The picture that reminds me "WWAD?"... what would Angela do?... Reminds me to be mission minded..
My grandma.....
My Megan.....
My Amy....
Kitchen....
Living room
Mudroom at the entrance of our home....
Boys room....
Master vanity and bathroom with large soaking tub...
Master
Playing with the neighborhood kids and pets....
Soooo fast!
Whatcha looking at?
Team Stafford
People you begin to resemble your dog after awhile... So true....
The volcano we made with our science kit from home...
my little chemists...
3 comments:
Home, sweet home. Looks like you have more space there than in Alabama. Your new puppy dog is ssooooo cute. Bet the kids love him. or her.
Love Grandma
Everything looks great Kim. I am glad your things arrived safely. I think of you often and say a prayer for you.
Love,
Melinda Watkins
So lovely!! We would love to come and see your home there...even though i would be very scared to fly that far!!! I am happy you got your things! As I read your post, I was reminded that with or without comforts in this life, this Earth is our TEMPORARY home!!! We are simply passing through, doing our best to glorify Him until we get to be with HIM FOREVER!!
Much Love,
Melissa
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