Sunny Rooms

How is it that some people can just light up the room? When my grandparents were gone I hated this house. It felt cold and dark and damp and it smelled bad all the time. I took out the garbage, I opened the windows, I wiped down the counters, and ran the garbage disposal. It was still yucky. I told Mike every day that I hated living in this house. I really appreciate that I am able to stay here. I know how blessed we are to have a few months off from rent or a mortgage payment, but I was still frustrated.

Now M & G are here. The house is sunny. It smells like coffee and bean soup. We sit in the living room together without the tv on and just relax. It is so comfortable with other people in the same room. Other people that love you and that you love. Other people who use the stove and fill the refrigerator and wipe down the counters. It feels lived in. I love this house today. I still wish I had a place to put my blow dryer and hang my cardigans, but I will gladly give that up to share this house with them. Actually they are sharing it with me.

In 9 DAYS I will have my own house to make a home. I hope I can make it feel sunny like they do. I think I can. Especially with their help and a lot of ideas of my own. I can imagine yellow walls and cozy blue throws, fresh flowers and scented candles. It's gonna be lovely.