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Missing Home

We've been living in the Philippines for 5 months now. The last couple of months have been hardest because we miss home. You know the saying: "You don't miss the water until the well runs dry." Yeah, we have a very different appreciation for the United States of America. It is, in our opinion, the greatest country in the world.

But, something happened. Last week, I was at home. I didn't want to go for the reason I did but I still went home. I realized something about home. I grew up in Pensacola, Fl. My family lives there. Many friends live there. But, it's not really home any more. It is a wonderful part of my past and now a place I frequently visit.

So, where is home? Houston? Maybe. It is where my children were born. It's where I want to live again in a couple of months. I would love to grow old there and retire. We have so many friends there who we miss dearly. I won't even address how much we miss our church there. Of the places I've lived, Houston is definitely my number one choice.

While I was in Pensacola though, I ached to return home. Where is home? Wherever my husband lives is home. To me, home is that familiar place where I feel most comfortable and safe. If I lived in Houston without him, that wouldn't be home for me. If his next job assignment is in Angola or Cambodia or New Zealand then that will be home too.

In Pensacola, I watched my cousin's wife grieve for her husband. That is unimaginable for me and put things in perspective. I love and miss my family and friends but there is truly no place like home.

Of course, this post doesn't even take into account my heavenly home...

Comments

Anonymous said…
The saying "Home is where the heart is," and your heart is with your husband and children. Which is how it is supposed to be. I hope you come back to Houston though.
Keisha
11:49 AM
Anonymous said…
Girl, tears where brought to my eyes reading this. That is so sweet and yet so true. We do not appreciate things until they are gone. I am glad you and the kids made it home safely.

Deidra
1:53 PM
Anonymous said…
Brigette if I have not told you before, I admire you so much. Not for what you have but for what you value. I miss you guys so much and hope you return to Houston soon. My eyes are watery now!
3:51 PM
Anonymous said…
I forgot to put my name on the previous entry. Charissa
3:56 PM
Anonymous said…
I love the fact that you fell in love with us like we fell in love with your family. We all miss you and are anticipating your return.

Just think, you didn't even wanna come to Houston. All I can say is God knows what he has for us...I'm glad we are believers and let Him have his way.

Kiss the kids,
Marcus
9:49 PM
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