Home Sweet Home

Bridgedette's Thoughts:

Larry thinks that I should just add to the Blog I just posted, but I like to keep my thoughts separate......

This morning we went to my house....well, my mom and dad's house.....to cut the grass. My brother was supposed to meet us there, but apparently he forgot that he had to work. As usual I think that it is unacceptable behavior that my brother feels is just okay. But as usual Larry reminds me to be calm. So I try, but I did vocalize my disapproval to my brother about his behavior and his lack of commitment to the promise we made to our parents to take care and maintain the home that they waited so long for.

The good thing about going back home was the feeling of comfort. The other day Larry asked me if there was a place that I "could just relax." I had to think about it for a while, but I could not give him an answer. After going home, spending a few hours cutting grass and playing with the dogs, I realized that "home" is my place to relax. "Home" is where I feel most comfortable. But right now the "house" on Stuart Road is not home. It's missing 2 very important elements.....MOM and DAD.

Our home has not been the same since they left, but they did not move for greed or for selfishness....they moved to better themselves. They have worked hard all their lives and my parents deserve the opportunity that was offered to them in St. Louis. So even though life has been different without them here, I know that its all worth it.

I am proud of all that they do, all that they accomplish and for all that they have taught me. I will continue to cut the grass and maintain the house till they come home..........