Hi Dixie, I loved your Helen and Home essay. Really captures that sense of belonging I think we search for all our lives. Even those of us who grew up with both parents experience this sense from time to time. You are right--it's a physical, emotional, and spiritual, etc, ache. I can't even imagine how shattering that must have been for you at 13. I'm glad you've been able to (and will continue to!) regain a measure of belonging (and broaden your understanding of it) as an adult.
My family moved a lot when I was growing up. In college I was always stumped by the, where are you from? question. Eventually, I would just say wherever I felt was home in that moment, which naturally confused people. Some people thought I was from Kansas, others, from SoCal, and others from New Jersey. LOL.
Dixie, I loved your article on hospitality. It’s so interesting that you put into words what has been in my heart since my husband 3 years ago. As you write so beautifully I need to trust the seasons and honor them. Thank you again! I will definitely share this!
Don’t mind me… Just over here trying to devour all these posts while my children nap!
Hi Dixie, I loved your Helen and Home essay. Really captures that sense of belonging I think we search for all our lives. Even those of us who grew up with both parents experience this sense from time to time. You are right--it's a physical, emotional, and spiritual, etc, ache. I can't even imagine how shattering that must have been for you at 13. I'm glad you've been able to (and will continue to!) regain a measure of belonging (and broaden your understanding of it) as an adult.
My family moved a lot when I was growing up. In college I was always stumped by the, where are you from? question. Eventually, I would just say wherever I felt was home in that moment, which naturally confused people. Some people thought I was from Kansas, others, from SoCal, and others from New Jersey. LOL.
Dixie, I loved your article on hospitality. It’s so interesting that you put into words what has been in my heart since my husband 3 years ago. As you write so beautifully I need to trust the seasons and honor them. Thank you again! I will definitely share this!