"A True Home"

A True Home by Ernestine Schumann-Heink

"A roof to keep out the rain. Four walls to keep out the wind. Floors to keep out the cold. Yes, but home is more than that. It is the laugh of a baby, the song of a mother, the strength of a father. Warmth of loving hearts, light from happy eyes, kindness, loyalty, comradeship. Home is first school...for the young ones where they learn what is right, what is good, and what is kind. Where they go for comfort when they are hurt or sick. Where joy is shared and sorrow eased. Where fathers and mothers are respected and loved. Where children are wanted. Where the simplest food is good enough for kings because it is earned. Where money is not so important as loving-kindness. Where even the teakettle sings from happiness. That is home."

I found this tonight on a Celestial Seasononings box (Candy Cane Lane Green Tea) and thought it was pretty special and so very true. Though our houses are all very different, I'm sure most of us want to have the particular kind of "home" as described above:)