A House Built With Love

I’m trying hard to keep it organized 

but it’s never fancy

or decorated

like my sister’s house

she has impeccable taste

The morning sweeping 

and bed making

got me to thinking about it

We’ve only bought a few items

ourselves

A bed

some chairs

and shelves

for our thousands of books

and old school cd’s

Everything secondhand

So babies don’t ruin anything

too important

and so we can afford it

But this morning

as I look around my house

I realize that

I see love wherever I look

because most of it

has been given to us

by people who love us

pack-n-play from Chelley

rocking chair from my mom

bedspread from Auntie K

innumerable gifts of clothing

from Grandma

and Judy

and Christy

and Lo

and Naynay

and Suz

and Becky

and Amber

and those I can’t even remember right now

Piano from Jim and Colleen

“sold” so inexpensively they nearly gave it

computer built by John

Troubleshooting by Eric

Cooking knives by Sam and Pam

and steaks

Food from Scott and Dani

Cooking by Robert

Complete and utter house destruction daily

by my kids

Cleanup by me

and the kids

And so many more things that

I don’t even remember

Lots of crazy 

and joy

and fun

and yelling – honestly!

and love

have lived here

because of that generosity

And I am thankful

To be so blessed

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