Thursday, November 20, 2008

My DREAM HOUSE


Everyone has their idea of a dream house. Perhaps yours would have a room for cubbies for each of your children, or the craft or sewing room you have always desired, or a beautiful closet fit for a princess. Maybe you desire a fabulous cook's kitchen where you can make culinary delights each day for your family. I am so thankful.... I live in my DREAM HOUSE!!! Our house is not the biggest on our street nor is it the smallest. We do not have a wine cellar, silk draperies, or surround sound (we're surrounded by the sound of children, yes, but not the kind of surround sound you buy!). However, THIS IS MY DREAM HOUSE. THIS is the house where all of our dreams were made!! This is the home where each one of our precious children came home from the hospital. This is where three premature infants shared a room with three cribs lined up in a straight row. This is the home where three 2-year olds happily welcomed a baby sister. This is the home where our MH and four precious angels welcomed home another baby sister just 2 days before Jesus' birthday!! This is the home where DH(Dear Hubby) and I have prayed, dreamed, wept, loved, danced, sang, worried, laughed, and grown. THIS is our Dream House. For that, I am so thankful.

It is true that by the standards of many, we need more bedrooms, or more space, or different colors. Thankfully, we have been filled with contentment in this home. We LOVE this home. Now I must leave this precious Dream House. Some days I don't know if I'll be able to handle it emotionally. After all, THIS is our dream house... this is where all our dreams were made!

On those days, I cling to Scripture, and the promise that unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Clearly the Lord is moving us to a new home, a new city, a new state. And, once again, He will lead us to our Dream House, just as He led us to this one. I don't think I'll ever love another home like I have loved this one, but I can trust that a new home will bring new dreams. May we rest in HIS sovereignty over all things!!!!

4 comments:

KK said...

Every time we move I cry "I am leaving my dream house" then my new home becomes my dream house, because, like you said in your post, my loved ones are there and all the bells and whistles of the home are just that! You will come through this move with flying colors; you have the best attitude and a wonderfully strong faith and that's a surefire recipe for success!

HoodMama said...

He is going before you and will give you a home and new memories. Praying for your move and you next "dream home".

Cherry said...

I have a feeling you and your family will bring your dream home to whatever house you move into! Your home is lovely, I can just imagine the little ones playing outside!

Hopsy said...

This is the house where dreams have come true! You are so blessed to have so many wonderful memories here and I know there are treasures waiting for you at your new home. I am praying for you and the upcoming move.