"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
Great pictures and quote.
ReplyDeleteLovely! And the image is wonderful. Blessings to you for a fabulous Friday. Tammy
ReplyDeleteDelightful and what a lovely description of home, which I am just hokey enough to believe with all my heart.
ReplyDeleteYou said it Ernestine! And I love that photo!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
Fabulous...the photo and the words.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo - is this a family archive?
ReplyDeleteSo true!!! Sometimes we just need to be reminded!!
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Oh, I like this. It takes a grateful heart and appreciative eye to see beauty in the common, but when you can do that you it makes all the difference.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute kids in the photo1
So true!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
I am new here I found you thru looking around at blogs, Im sorry I cant remember who..shame on me! A beautiful Blog you have. I would like to come often and visit! Such lovely words here...xx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that quote, La Tea Dah. It's soooo true. Susan
ReplyDeleteYes.....not just a building...you have to make a home - a home!
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