I search for my heart to be filled with family and friends. I miss the laughter from children as they run through me - somethimes crying and receiving a hug from a loved-one, but mostly playing, running, laughing. A voice from inside calls, "Jessie! Please STOP running in the house!"

I miss the quiet winter nights with a fire warming me - what happened? It was so-o-o peaceful and relaxing. I'm getting COLD from the lack of heat! I grow weary of the deafining silence that fills the rooms.

I long for the aroma of home-cooked meals, or any food for that matter! Mom's home-made pot roast, simmering all day in the crockpot - O-o-oh, I really MISS that!

Where did the excitement go? I remember the birthday parties, family gatheriings, barbeques in summer. Everyone laughed, played, cooked and had a great time! *Sigh*...nothing now.

I no longer feel that firm but gently hand ensuring that I am still strong, healthy and safe. I long for the improvements, repairs that keep me standing tall! I miss seeing through clear "eyes".

Okay, that old '63 Rambler that was pulled in to be worked on choked me up a little, but it was all good! I felt wanted, useful, fullfilled. I held "stuff" when there was no other place to put it.

I wish for those "massages" throughout the day, you know! The pitter-patter of tiny and large feet through my rooms, halls. Even late at night, I sometimes enjoyed a "quicky" as someone searched for that mid-night snack!

Now, I'm just an empty house, wishing, wanting and waiting for you to fill me up again!