Where Do You Call Home?

I just returned from a cruise to Alaska with family and friends. We enjoyed the pampering and entertainment from the ship’s crew in our city on the ocean.

For two full days we glided between the emerald green forests and the white shimmer of waterfalls coming out of the rock and trees scattered throughout the fjords to reach the towns of Juneau and Skagway. At times God’s creation of grandeur and beauty took my breath away.

Alaska is a beautiful place to visit but I couldn’t live in the rugged conditions of the weather, light, and isolation. Many people thrive there and I believe it’s because they are called to a place like this. Through my years of maturity I have discovered I am a city girl who needs moderate temperate conditions and many people around me. At times I pull away to a quiet place to restore and regroup but as a whole I need to be with people.

God made each of us as unique as the plants, climates, terrain, and places on the earth. We are all driven to live, explore, and to grow roots in many places for many different reasons or seasons. It is refreshing to explore new places and people. I have lived and visited many countries, states, and cities. In many ways I’ve felt like a gypsy with no one place to call home. It has only been since the year 2000 that I have found where I am to grow my roots in Colorado. My home base gives me the opportunity to build stronger relationships with my family, church, and girlfriends who help me grow and evolve into a stronger woman of God. Travel is fun and moving can help you clean out the junk in your life and start over when your heart and spirit are walking with Christ. But I’m thankful and I am enjoying my place called home.

What are you most thankful for at home?