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COMING HOME

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with CastNet Realty TREC#263257

Coming home, the snow covers the driveway, the lights lead the way.  It is quiet and still.  Dusk is here and the sun has retreated below the horizon.

All is quiet.  No one in sight.  My tires leave ruts in the fresh fallen snow.  There is the slight crunch as I turn into the circle.  Snow piles up on each side and  birds chirp as I disturb their resting.  I pull in front of the house.  There are fresh footprints on the steps.  I know there is warmth inside.

coming home

I hear music playing now.  Smoke billows from the chimney.  I look down and catch a glimpse of movement across the porch.  I walk over to inspect and there are more little footprints.  I am not alone.  It is cold outside but the wind is not blowing, so it does not feel bad at all.  I linger for a moment to feel the still, quiet beauty of the silence of winter.  I breathe deeply to experience all the treasures this tiny moment of enjoyment brings.

With a slight grin, I acknowledge I am blessed with beauty all around me.  I walk to the door and turn the knob.  As I push the door open, the aroma of hot baked bread and steaming hot stew floods my being.  I am "home".

 

Ricki McCallum                                             CastNet Realty                                        Corpus Christi, TX

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Comments (6)

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I love the look of newly fallen snow as it hangs on everything.

Dec 22, 2017 05:41 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

It is so beautiful :)

Dec 22, 2017 05:50 PM
Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417
HomeSmart Stars - Addison, TX
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate

Did it snow in Corpus Christi? That doesn't look like Texas today!

Dec 23, 2017 07:08 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

No that is a picture from Michigan. Corpus is still hot and humid. 😀

Dec 23, 2017 07:32 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

What a beautiful post - and it perfectly describes that amazing feel of coming home. Snow, or not. D 

Dec 28, 2017 06:14 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Thanks Debb!  Sometimes I  like to take a break and find a relaxing moment in my mind and this was one of those times.  Have a wonderful weekend and Happy New Year!

Dec 29, 2017 11:27 AM