I dreamed that we were heading up to
the Smoky Mountains to join Mother and Daddy
for another camping adventure.
The children were excited for campfires, hiking and exploring
the trails, hoping to see a few Black Bears......
We so loved the journey riding from Tennessee
over the mountain to North Carolina....
I dreamed we were going home for Thanksgiving....
the house would be warm and welcoming....
the smells of Mother's cooking filled the house......
We normally arrived between midnight and 1:00 in the morning....
they both waited up for us, sitting on the sofa and watching TV....
I would take a quick tour of the house to see what was new
before going to bed...in my room where I grew up.....
I dreamed with vivid eyesight and marveled
at all the colors of Autumn we experienced together...
Sometimes the season is bittersweet.....memories held dear.....
Those were sweet dreams! What beautiful memories you have of those times together!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Betsy. Your house looks beautiful! Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeletebittersweet.....memories
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had such a wonderful home life... That is why I write a blog trying to reach those that carry the responsibility and the joy of creating a good home filled with love and happy memories!
ReplyDeleteEverything about your blog and heart speaks of love and family!
You are a blessing and a great cook!
Hugs, Roxy
Thank you ever so much Roxy for such kind and sweet comments....hope you are having a lovely fall season thus far..warm hugs!
DeleteBetsy, I truly enjoyed this post. Thank you telling us your sweet memories. Some memories are like hugs. I love the photos also. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteI had no idea all these years later that being 'military'... my childhood lacked the stability of such a home! luckily I was blessed with a mother who could make ANY temporary rented place feel like 'home.' and she did it with so little! no wonder she religiously packed gram's silver pieces herself and carried them in the car (never the truck of the movers!).
ReplyDeletethat and some very beautiful linens and some china were pretty much her only must haves.
it's a special treat always to read of your wonderful life full of family memories and places.
especially in this favorite of all... the fall season. it's raining softly as I write this.
i'm in heaven! xo
This made my heart happy Tammy.....beautiful comment....my parents gave us a wonderful and magical childhood...I yearn for them daily...autumn does bring those feelings of melancholy...warm hugs
DeleteThat was lovely. I am the same way when fall arrives. It's always bittersweet as it's still my favorite season but I do miss my grandparents even more during this time. Thank goodness for such wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteYes...grandparents are a blessing....I adored mine too....just adored them....I love that you have memories of yours...thank you for sharing!
DeleteDear Betsy, Such a lovely post! I could almost see, feel & smell those precious times through your beautiful, heartfelt writing. How precious these memories are. Thank you for the Autumn gift, Debbie
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie..what a kind comment....thank you so very much for stopping by today..hopw you are having a lovely start to fall...hugs!
DeleteSuch a lovely dream... BJ often says, "Lord, Just one dream of my sweet mother." Or something like that. I think I have some dust in my eye...
ReplyDeleteOh dear Vee..I miss you so....I know BJ remains in my thoughts and prayers....as are you...we all miss those we loved...happy Autumn love...treasure those memories always...we are all good...hugs
Deletewhat an awesome post! yes, memories of days gone by have become a haven for me at times because this world has become such a fast paced race. I want it to slow down so our times together with family will be remembered as calm, easy and happy! I never knew my grandparents so I find myself trying to read, play, cook hard so my grands will remember their times with YaYa.....yet, I know in my heart all I really need to do is be there for them...in the moment.
DeleteI REALLY WANT THAT RED SOFA IN ONE OF YOUR PICS! It's gorgeous!
Oh...what a bittersweet dream....I dream of the past sometimes, too, and yearn for that which will never be again. I wonder if my own children and grandchildren will someday dream about the time they spent in my house and care.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you- this was a beautiful, memory provoking post. xo Diana
Beautiful post....the holiday music grabs my heart!! Imagine my poor Mom and Dad sitting through recitals and Christmas concerts and Lord knows what else....
ReplyDeleteI am also in love with you home....it is ever so beautiful, warm and creative!
Blessings,
J