Home

 It's good to be home.

The journey was long.  The journey was hard.  Much of the journey was made difficult by my own mistakes.  

I'm so grateful that part is behind me.

I have my heart back.  I have my authenticity back.  I have my love back.  I have peace and confidence once again.  I feel good.  I am happy.

Our lifestyle has changed.  We went from living in a big house in an upscale neighborhood to a small home in the city.  The people are different.  And I love them.  They are real.  The river flows through our backyard, and the old trees rain down their fall colors and provide a blanket of beauty across our yard.  We worked very hard to make this house our home.  This old house, made new by our steadfastness and our effort, by our colors and our tones, provides so much warmth.  It's cozy and so beautiful to me.  I am content.

But more than our location has changed.  I have changed.  My path had led me to scary places, places I couldn't connect, where I couldn't feel solid ground beneath me.  I made mistakes.  I hurt people.  Mostly, I hurt myself.  I do not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it.  But I am so grateful the path led me back - back to who I am, back to where my heart is. I am me again.

It was work.  It took working on myself much like working on this old house.  I knew the steps I needed to take, and I knew the effort it required, and I pushed hard until the job was done.  It was worth it.  I'm home again.  

Life is not easy.  There are stretches of time and circumstance that cause us to feel lost, dazed, and confused.  We lose sight  of where home lies.  We wander.  But just for a time.  Love finds us again.  Love brings us home.  

Come home with me.  Come home to where the heart beats strong and steady, where love's warmth surrounds you in peace.  I'll meet you there, and together we will remember what matters, what is real and worthy of our hearts and our faith.  Love will meet us there.  And we will find strength and comfort and rest.

May this season of life be kind.  May love guide your steps and your heart.  May you cherish home.

Much love,

Jennifer