This is my dream home. For the record, it is Southern Living's "An Acadian Classic" designed by Ben Patterson. Being from the south, I grew up loving a great porch. I know, in Kansas, everyone has a patio. That's fine, but there's just nothing like a big 'ol porch. Of course, this house would have to be sitting on the edge of a lake, any lake. And a three-car garage is a must since we have the boat, unless there's a dock out back. ;) I would love a big kitchen with a huge breakfast bar and an open floor plan. And my master bath must include a huge soaking tub with a separate shower.
So I certainly have a picture of what my dream house would look like, but there are things that I just couldn't live without. For instance, the remnants of Kelly's morning shave in the bathroom sink. Being without those would mean being without my best friend and lover. And I definitely couldn't live without the pile of shoes at the front door because if those were missing, then the three reasons I get up in the morning would also be missing. What would I do without all the headbands and bows found in the kitchen, living room, bathroom, my purse, etc.? The absence of the million hair things would sadly mean the absence of the angel in my life. And I would certainly miss the light of my life if his Bakugan figures and aliens were missing from the house.
So you see, we all have a wonderful picture of what the perfect home would be for us. But the more I think about it, the more my picture evolves from a structure to keep me dry in a rainstorm to a warm, inviting oasis full of those who will unconditionally love me and truly shelter me from the storms of life. So if I have to fold a zillion loads of laundry or wash dishes night and day, so be it. Because I will be surrounded by those I love and that love me back. Thank God!
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