Thursday, March 17, 2011

A True Home




"A roof to keep out the rain. Four walls to keep out the wind. Floors to keep out the cold. Yes, but home is more than that. It is the laugh of a baby, the song of a mother, the strength of a father. Warmth of loving hearts, light from happy eyes, kindness, loyalty, comradeship. Home is first school...for the young ones where they learn what is right, what is good, and what is kind. Where they go for comfort when they are hurt or sick. Where joy is shared and sorrow eased. Where fathers and mothers are respected and loved. Where children are wanted. Where the simplest food is good enough for kings because it is earned. Where money is not so important as loving-kindness. Where even the teakettle sings from happiness. That is home."

Ernestine Schumann-Heink

8 comments:

  1. Beautiful quote~thanks for sharing it!
    Wishing you a blessed weekend! ♥

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  2. Ahhhh, yes, La Tea Dah. That does, indeed, sound like the ideal home. Susan

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  3. Love a tea kettle that sings. Trying to figure out what is hanging in the picture. I like whatever it is. Nice picture.

    Word verification: workno
    My word: restyes

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  4. That is a dear quote.

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  5. This is a beautiful passage. I also love the last line about the tea kettle singing.

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  6. What a beautiful description of home...Balisha

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  7. I hope you're having a wonderful St. Pat's Day/weekend. And Happy Spring!

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