Mom's House
My dad recently moved into a small house that he just built and he gave me the house that had belonged to he and my mom. As most of you know, I lost my precious mother a few years ago and she so wanted me to have her home. They were in the process of building it when she went home to be with the Lord. It is a lovely home, but Chris and I have lived in our present home for 31 years. We have raised our children and really lived our lives in this house. It reflects our tastes, hobbies, traditions, and memories. My mom's house is much more formal than our Appalachian country home full of antiques, homemade quilts, and items I collect. We have been working on Dad and Mom's house the last few days. It is really still relatively new. I said if we do decide to move in then it is paramount that things be changed around. A family cannot live in a museum, a home should reflect the people who live there. So for now we have some decisions to make...
Below is our little home now.
2 comments:
Hi Vicky,
I wonder what you will decide! If you do move over there, I'm sure your flair for decorating will make it homey. Maybe you could turn the parlor into a music room since it's so close to the front porch! :) And you could do a lot with landscaping too, to improve the "curb appeal". Sounds right up your alley to me, but of course it's a big job. We'll be thinking of you as you make your decision!
Vicky,
I knew the day would come when you were given this decision to make... I think that if you decide to move, you could make your house into your escape... Fill it will all of the things you never felt like you had room to bring home...or add tons of pictures of grandbabies... Make it into a lovely play house so to speak for your grandbabies... Your possibilities are endless... Fill the walls with tons of bookshelves... Remember it is you and yours that make the home... You can turn your mother's beautiful home into your own and all the while know that her blessing is upon you. There's something special in knowing that is what she desired... It brings tears to my eyes to think of her now - You know I loved her so...She was always so good to me whenever I was with you guys. She made me feel so welcome... I know that it would tickle her to have her house filled with those gorgeous grandbabies - just think about decorating rooms to fit each of your children's or grandchildren's taste... I know she would love it! I think your Dad would find a certain amount of peace in knowing that she would be happy knowing that you and yours were enjoying it too. I know your house is full of memories and full of everything about you and yours and I can't imagine you not being there either but I know that it wouldn't be long before the other house would have your homey touches and that comfortable feeling that everyone feels when they come to your house. Whatever you decide, just know your memories will continue to be made wherever you are!!! I LOVE YOU!
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