There's no place like home...

Everybody knows, there's no place like home anywhere!!

 

 

It's been over 60 hours since we left our hotel in Kakinada India

and we are now finally home!!!!

 

We were greeted into temperatures of 15 degrees

but it didn't matter because our chauffer Bob had

heated seats in his vehicle... :)

 

On our way home we made a side stop at the Tybrings

where we were greeted by friends and food;

ya' know it's so important to ease yourself back into things!!

What a great first opportunity to share our stories!

 

And finally when we arrived at home we found a

delicious chocolaty treat waiting on our table for us, YUM YUM!!

Thank you Komros!

 

Gee, but it's great to be back home!!

 

As I reflect on what it means for my family to be "home"

and what "home" meant to all those whose houses we

visited in India, there is definitely one come denominator...

home is where the heart is.

The dictionary says home is

a place where you live, a building to live in;

but I think it's so much more...

recalling how happy people were to welcome us into there home,

it had little to do with the size, or what possessions were inside

and everything to do with the feelings that were ever present there.

Sadly to say, some were not a "happy home", but most were.

Again, it had nothing to do with size or possessions.

For today my hope for you is that you may view your home

not by the size or what you all have in it;

but rather the feeling you and others get when you are there.

If your home does not make your heart feel good,

you don't need to tear down any walls,

simply create the environment that brings your soul peace and joy;

and that is where your heart will want to be.

 

May your house keep you safe and warm,

may your home be like a hand knit quilt wrapped around your heart!

 

Namaste'

~Jenny

 

p.s. keep an eye out for thoughts from the rest of my family as

they reflect on our India experience.