In My Daughter's Home

This is a snowy late January morning, the sky is grey and snow is falling again and I am sitting at my computer with a warm cup of coffee, just letting my mind wander while looking out the window at the pine trees bowed down from the last weeks accumulation of snow.

Paisley, the little village we live in is situated in Bruce County about a 10 minute drive to Lake Huron.  The house is quiet now.  My daughter has left for work and I am here alone, except for our German Shepherd Six and our 4 month old puppy Luna(tic). The home we live in was built in 1875, it is two story, yellow brick farm house and I love it.  There is a warmth in this house that comes as much from the people living in it as from the propane furnace that heats it.

My daughter Tami, my son in law Dennis, their 16 year old son Jonathon and myself live in this home.  Quite often one of Tami and Dennis's other 3 sons will be hear for a visit or to spend a few days.  Last week my youngest son Rusty was here for a few days.  I love having two or more of my 4 children here at the same time.  My eldest son Michael lives in Hamilton and my daughter Linda lives in London, Rusty lives in Fenelon Falls where I lived and worked for 28 years.  They live far enough away that when they visit it is a wonderful occasion for me.

Due to the weather and my aversion to driving in snowy conditions I have not left the house in 6 days.  At one time that would have me crazy and it is a real testament to this family and this home that I am sitting in my fleece robe feeling comfortable and content with my life and the world, more than that I am feeling grateful for everything and everyone around around me.  What a wonderful place and time for a 70 something woman.  I am so glad that my life includes my wonderful family and the animals and the acres that surround this home.  I have friends who live in retirement villages, seniors apartments and various other places.  I would miss my 50 Something children, my grandchildren ranging in ages from 30 Something to 16 and now my great grandchildren ranging in age from 3 years to 2 days old.  This is my thank you to the Universe for my life and the joy that comes with it.

Friday, January 25th, 2013........10:24a.m.