Thursday September 28 2017  WELCOME HOME

We arrived home this evening at approximately 6:30 p.m.  Our friends who were taking care of our home while we were away left a box of fresh farm food in the fridge and tomatoes ripening on our vines for us to pick.  Our flowers were blooming and the weather was perfect.  They knew we would be arriving today and we came home to a welcoming, empty, quiet house.  That was just what we needed. 

First things first! WE EMPTIED THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF OUR CAR!  It will be detailed and serviced tomorrow.  We drove over 6,000 miles in four weeks and I don’t think there is an empty spot on the front of the car that is not covered in dirt, bug juice, or tar.  And even better than having the car empty, almost everything is in its proper place!  Dave has already accomplished several loads of wash and has delivered the clean laundry to their home place. 

We unloaded through the back of the house close to the laundry room and all clothes, towels, or blankets go directly into the wash whether used or not.  That way we know everything is clean and ready for use when we need it.  All I must do is put toiletries away and I’ll do than when I shower in a few moments.  And I am about ready to do so as it is already 10:30 p.m.  It will be wonderful to wake up in the morning with my house back in order!  I really do not like to unpack so I decided to tough it out and feel the pain all in one evening!

AND MY HEART SMILES

Kathleen Martens

September 28, 2017

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So grateful to be safely home.

If my house could speak

It would gently say

Welcome back.

It’s as if arms caress

And warm breath breathes

And a quiet love

Moves between us.

And I see with new eyes

The gentle grace

Of things familiar

And my heart smiles.

Thank You God for Your protection while we traveled.

Thank You God for friends who tend and care for our home when are not here.

Thank You for a place to come home to.

Thank You Lord for all I learned on this journey.

Thank You too for the beautiful creation I had opportunity to see.

GOD BLESS YOU!