I've recently read in a book and heard on TV the old phrase, "safe as houses." In The Shining, the hotel manager claims that a broken down elevator is "safe as houses." I love that phrase! "Safe as Houses." It conjures up all the warm and relaxing notions we tie to our homes. Our homes are our refuge, our place to come in from the storms we sometimes face in our daily lives. My home has definitely served that purpose for me especially since my back pain started.
When the pain is really bad, one of the biggest things that gets me through is the fact that I get to come home at the end of the day and rest in my living room or bedroom. I feel so safe in our little house. Nothing can hurt me when I'm cozied up in bed reading a good book. Being home renews me and makes me feel safe and empowered to face to world again.
For many years, I lived in apartments and condos. And let me make clear that there is absolutely nothing wrong with apartments and condos, but I longed to have a house of my own some day. This being our first house it is the realization of a long held dream. It may not be large or fancy, but it is ours and it has taken good care of me during this challenging period of my life. No matter what we are facing, coming home continues to be a tremendous blessing. My home makes me feel"safe as houses."
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