The recent tragedy that took place in a school in Texas made me feel compelled to write about the importance of a home filled with love.      

Do we ever stop to think when we purchase a new home that this is one the most important decisions we will make in our lifetime?   This is a house, but it will soon become a home. 

Not to get too sentimental, but what really is a home?? Your home is the one place that can bring you comfort. It is your refuge.  

All the money in the world can be put in a house, but what really makes a home? Your home is a reflection of your personality. It is full of all your personal belongings. The magnets on the fridge, children’s paintings hanging on the wall, shoes by the back door, the bikes and basketballs and even the junk in the garage. These are all the things that make up a home filled with love.

Coming home from a rough day at work greeted by your children’s laughter, the dog barking and hearing the baby crying is what makes our life better — and this is all in the house you purchased and made into a home. 

As adults we all need a safe haven, a place we call home. A place that provides warmth and acceptance. In today’s society, isn’t this what our children need? The home you provide for your children will have everlasting memories that they will carry with them through their lifetime.

Through the years the memory bank will fill, and our homes will change over time to reflect the different stages of our family growing. Oh, the memories that will be made through the years.   The house may go through changes, but those changes will not change your home. 

So, when you are looking at homes to purchase always remember to look for a home that fits your budget, satisfies the needs of your family, and you can visualize the possibilities that could make this house a home.   

The old saying, “Home is where the heart is” is so true. Make your house a home full of love, laughter, and loving memories that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: You make a life out of what you have, not what you are missing.   

(Kate Morton, The Forgotten Garden)

 

Realtor Shirley Smith  of RE/MAX Lake Country can be reached at 706-453-6333.