Saturday was a frenzy of cleaning house and shopping for our meal to celebrate Chinese New Year. My husband did the bulk of the grocery shopping as he went to Chinatown to get the vegetables that he wanted to cook. By the end of the day, I had fulfilled my part of the bargain – our place was spic-and-span. Hubby had started cooking and I sat on the sofa reading while waiting for our son and nephew to arrive for the family dinner.
As I sat on the sofa, I looked out the window and saw that they were doing their work of keeping the chill at bay. I looked at my surroundings and felt a sense of comfort and happiness for what my husband and I had created – a home. A home in which we felt secure. A home in which we felt loved. A home in which the inhabitants felt happy.
This week I am grateful for my home. Not everyone is able to have a pleasant environment in which they can spend their time. I am lucky that I do.
What have you been grateful for this week? Share your comments or the link to your post below.
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2018
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Thank you 🙂
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Yes, a home in which you feel happy and loved is a wonderful thing and something to be thankful for. I think I’ll join you in that and give thanks my home which is filled with love and comfort. 🙂
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As well as being surrounded by such beautiful views. 😊 Thank you for joining in Robin.
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I too am grateful for having a loving family and a home where there is peace and security.
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Peace and security are so important – and leads to a less stressful life in my experience.
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Happy Chinese New Year, Colline,
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Thank you so much for your wishes. 😊
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I am also grateful for a warm and comfortable home, especially during these winter months. Also for the people who support and comfort me in my grief journey.
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Winter months always make me grateful for my home. It saddens me to think of those people who struggle through the cold months.
Grief is made so much easier when we have people around us who bring us comfort. I am glad to hear that you have support during this period of your life.
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Thanks for sharing…I enjoy cozy surroundings. Have a great week!
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Cozy is definitely what our living is. Perfect for the readers in our family! 😄
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Beautifully expressed, Colline! 🙂
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Thank you so much Amy.
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this is so impressive and wonderful!!!
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Thank you so much Mihrank. My home definitely makes me happy.
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I too, am happy for my home and family. A wonderful post, Colline!
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Thank you Michelle. It is important that we are grateful for things that so many of us take for granted.
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Lovely post Colline, I can sense the contentment in your words.
Anyone can buy a House, but you cannot buy a Home.
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I am content Ian. Even though we have not been able to buy a house in this expensive city, we have managed to create a loving space for our family.
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