tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post3775119173506846692..comments2024-03-06T22:56:55.030-06:00Comments on A Gathering Place: ~THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME~Rebecca Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-65024551851433724702012-04-17T15:12:08.456-05:002012-04-17T15:12:08.456-05:00Maybe some day one of your own children and their ...Maybe some day one of your own children and their family will be able to return to claim ownership of their childhood home and we won't have to worry about being on the outside looking in.<br /><br />=)TheMuffinManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09261064671105758178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-12445945827534699672012-04-15T20:20:22.972-05:002012-04-15T20:20:22.972-05:00Rebecca, my sister and I made a memory trip about ...Rebecca, my sister and I made a memory trip about 10 years ago, back to Germany where we lived when we were young. Our dad was in the military. When we got there, the lady that lived there then invited us to come in and see the place we lived so long ago. Oh what a trip it was for us. I know how you felt and am so glad that you got to do that on this trip! It brings make many wonderful memories!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390800085540275327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-7392689956479580222012-04-15T11:09:14.170-05:002012-04-15T11:09:14.170-05:00Hey sweet friend!
How wonderful that you were able...Hey sweet friend!<br />How wonderful that you were able to take a trip back in time to see where many memories were made. When hubby and i visit my home town in the Seattle area we often drive through my 'old' neighborhood to see what has happened to the home i lived in for over 23 years...plus the one hubby and i bought as newlyweds. So many memories, but ive never been so brave as to approach and ask to peek inside..hmmmm, you never know. So glad you had a great time with your fam!<br />Big hugs,<br />LorenaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266383410969740448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-35541809834395412212012-04-13T14:28:22.082-05:002012-04-13T14:28:22.082-05:00Goodness Gracious, This Was The Most Endearing Pos...Goodness Gracious, This Was The Most Endearing Post! I Smiled During Particular Moments (the cute Midge Story) Biggest Southern Grin Ever! And I Smiled Some More ~ Only In A Different Way When Seeing Your Daddy Weeding Around The Water Meter. Wouldn't It Be Somethin' If One Day That Nice Couple You Hope To See, Drops By Your Place For A Similar Tour? Visiting You Sure Helped Me Today. Bringing To Light That This Life Can Certainly Bring Such Beautiful Memories. And I'm Learning Rebecca, That In My Mama's Passing, That Death Can Also Bring Beauty If We Look Deep Enough To See. I've Done That Now. Taken The Time To See. Just Think, There's No Alzheimers In Heaven. Knowing That Sometimes Helps Me When I'm Missing My Mama The Most. I Want To Sincerely Thank You For Reaching Out To Me Following My Most Recent Post. God Has Shown Me So Much During The Darkness Of The Past Six Months, And Your Voice Of Comfort And Compassion Is Another Gift I'm Adding To The Ever~Growing "Light" Within My Spirit. Sending You Much Love & Sunshine This Glorious Friday, TerriTerri Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981538197473232264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-34302413353638086462012-04-13T06:19:36.671-05:002012-04-13T06:19:36.671-05:00How wonderful that you could go inside your childh...How wonderful that you could go inside your childhood home.....I've dreamed of that for myself.<br /><br />A beautiful journey you had with your sister and brother....sweet picture of your dad.<br />Hugs,Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532665442199865950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-30698434875997175992012-04-13T00:55:22.188-05:002012-04-13T00:55:22.188-05:00What a sweet post.
My husband did the very same t...What a sweet post. <br />My husband did the very same thing with his brother. They were able to go inside their childhood home in Westlake Village. They were so glad they did!<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />xo<br />lynnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639585542870213565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-59019382486703516282012-04-12T20:11:27.874-05:002012-04-12T20:11:27.874-05:00My Dear Rebecca...
OH MY GOSH... how fun! How s...My Dear Rebecca...<br /><br />OH MY GOSH... how fun! How special it must have felt to be in your childhood home. :-) I'll NEVER ask to go through mine. Holy cow. I also grew up in a tiny home... about 1,000 sq ft........which, judging from the outside must be a total dump inside. My Mum couldn't even bear to drive by it.......the blinds are still there.... well, little bits of them, still hanging in the windows. YUK. And, the house my daughter grew up in has the same story. They wanted to buy it exactly as it was, everything inside included because they loved it so much. Well, just imagine a sweet little house with a big 'ol cyclone fence around it and a trailer on the front "grass".....Whew........it's scary!<br /><br />Big hugs to you......I'm so happy that you enjoyed your trip "home". :-)<br /><br />Huggies,<br />S{Bellamere Cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17808685184476519297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-34217840773105140242012-04-12T17:51:59.639-05:002012-04-12T17:51:59.639-05:00This is a fun post...but I bet it was so special f...This is a fun post...but I bet it was so special for you...especially, to have your brother and sister there, too! <br />Rene'Miss Gracie's Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367057088437439070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-2464312894644804972012-04-12T15:42:21.144-05:002012-04-12T15:42:21.144-05:00oh, that is the best story...like that Miranda Lam...oh, that is the best story...like that Miranda Lambert song!stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525799761814106775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-74443063746016318272012-04-12T13:42:27.853-05:002012-04-12T13:42:27.853-05:00Dearest Rebecca,
Indeed, for asking this it feels...Dearest Rebecca,<br /><br />Indeed, for asking this it feels like odd... The home is there but it is not the same anymore as when you used to live there. The soul of a family resides inside a home as well. But for sure it did bring back wonderful memories of your happy childhood time.<br />Love to you,<br /><br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-4995545544012690642012-04-12T13:38:01.604-05:002012-04-12T13:38:01.604-05:00Love all the pic's Rebecca, what a gerat look ...Love all the pic's Rebecca, what a gerat look back and my how things change. Someday our families will do the same, remembering when? Hugs and love MarilouAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175847527595328447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-57289117254874300672012-04-12T12:27:13.057-05:002012-04-12T12:27:13.057-05:00I haven't had the fun of entering into a prior...I haven't had the fun of entering into a prior childhood home..but with google earth..I have had wonderful FUN traveling down the exact streets I walked and played at...seeing MY old homes..some still there and yes, some redone. Amazing to see trees grown...but yet, little things still the same. Such memories flow through your mind and heart.<br /><br />Loved your journey...I lived in Montere Ca. left in 1974 also!<br /><br />Blessings<br />HOPEHOPEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593612195595034233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-4566696993545314252012-04-12T10:14:11.355-05:002012-04-12T10:14:11.355-05:00Oooh Rebecca, I have goosebumps!... I loved this ...Oooh Rebecca, I have goosebumps!... I loved this post... and you know what, I AM that kind of person who knocks on the door and asks to see inside... infact, I did just that... you know I post often about my own childhood home and my cherished memories from there... I drive past it often, but one day on a whim I stopped and knocked on the door... the lady asked me inside and it was deja vu (but for real!) walking around inside... although it too had been remodeled much, as I glanced around, my eyes saw my mama and my daddy, sitting by our fireplace in the living room... and my sister and I playing dolls in our little bedroom we shared... although the cherry trees that surrounded our home are long gone, I could almost smell their sweet blossoms once more... I DO think you can go back home now and then... even for just a little while... I am so happy you got to do that... and aren't you happy someone is loving it now and taking care of it as much as your family did?... you and I are such sentimental ladies... much love to you, xoxo Julie MarieJulie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351116606101921159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-35549440193071493382012-04-12T09:27:52.419-05:002012-04-12T09:27:52.419-05:00How very wonderful that you were able to do that, ...How very wonderful that you were able to do that, Rebecca! I am so happy for you- I am sure it was kind of bittersweet though. I can never go home again. Our old house was burned to the ground about 12 years ago...and the barns had been taken down before that. I haven't been back since- even though my brother still owns the ground they stand on. I plan on going next summer and I think it will be pretty emotional for me. <br /><br />Blessings to you today-I absolutely LOVED this post. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-2504210022249361212012-04-12T08:56:31.004-05:002012-04-12T08:56:31.004-05:00Rebecca,
You are lucky to be able to view your...Rebecca,<br /> You are lucky to be able to view your childhood home.It looks like they are keeping it up beautifully.What sweet people to invite you in.<br /> AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188350801843939928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-73146451290102086322012-04-12T08:44:27.949-05:002012-04-12T08:44:27.949-05:00Just found your beautiful blog. I am now a follow...Just found your beautiful blog. I am now a follower. This post brought tears to my eyes. We built a house 6 yrs ago. We lived in our old house 28 yrs...we still ride by and just park and stare. It's almost Twlight Zone-ish. We always say we could just go right in and pick up where we left off. Memories are precious... I feel I have found a sentimental kindred spirit.<br />http://betty-southerngrace.blogspot.com/Betty@SouthernGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228521821272544610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-91516581933873926902012-04-12T07:45:50.857-05:002012-04-12T07:45:50.857-05:00How neat that you were allowed to go inside! And i...How neat that you were allowed to go inside! And it is amazing how back in the day families got by with so little space. I guess we didn't have as much junk back then... but then, there wasn't nearly as much to have.Patty Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-41057890891948708062012-04-12T07:38:34.557-05:002012-04-12T07:38:34.557-05:00How nice that you all were greeted with open arms ...How nice that you all were greeted with open arms at the home of your youth, thanks for sharing that happy occasion. xoSherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294100834139745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-91578100608673347632012-04-12T07:23:17.179-05:002012-04-12T07:23:17.179-05:00That must have been so special to be back.Love you...That must have been so special to be back.Love your post and the pictures.<br />What i learned from it is to make more pictures of my house for later when my son is grown.<br />Hugs<br />MariaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864897222493779279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-44466966812248780432012-04-12T07:11:40.377-05:002012-04-12T07:11:40.377-05:00What a wonderful post! I enjoyed EVERY word and p...What a wonderful post! I enjoyed EVERY word and picture! I love looking back and comparing our memories to what it looks like today! Can't wait to hear more:) Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-38510899337658243162012-04-12T06:41:47.126-05:002012-04-12T06:41:47.126-05:00Rebecca,
How special.... I moved away from my chi...Rebecca,<br /><br />How special.... I moved away from my childhood neighborhood and my parents did as well. My parents never did sell our childhood home. When we had to come back to the city due to my husbands business. We bought it from my parents! Talk about a labor of love. We have been doing updates every six months. It has been really great. Every nook and cranny is filled with a memory. My Dad built this house, and I remember the hard work and thought my Dad and Mom put into this home. Sometimes it makes the changes a little hard :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Amy Josunnyskiesandsweetteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411963709035869592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-2471265757948362312012-04-12T02:04:37.796-05:002012-04-12T02:04:37.796-05:00How special. I can't believe the amount of wor...How special. I can't believe the amount of work that the house has undergone, even raising the ceilings, and presumably the roof in the process. And what do you mean by the house originally having a rock roof? I'm in Australia and I'm not familiar with that term. Do you mean some sort of tile? Anyhow I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post. I did one similar the other day, all nostalgic like. Thanks for sharing.EllenaElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677681744165865584noreply@blogger.com