Dream On

"This world is not my home, I'm just a-passin' through"

I think those are the lyrics of some old gospel song of yesteryear, and so very true. Helps to keep priorities straight, too. Not to get too wrapped up in the things of this world.

Even though I am just a-passin' through, do you think it's alright if I dream a little about the kind of home I'd like here on earth? It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that I feel blessed to live where I do, and have the home I do have. But sometimes one dreams. Lately we've been talking about selling our home and building a brand spanking new one on another property that we purchased for investment purposes. Who knows if it will really happen?

Anyway, here's a list of a few things I'd include, if I had my way, as part of the house we'd dream up:

• a large open kitchen/living room area 
• a  walk- in pantry in the kitchen
• an island in the kitchen
• lots of pull out drawer storage under the counters
• a wrap around deck off the kitchen and living room
• a hot tub on the deck
• a big master bedroom with an ensuite
• a finished basement that includes a multipurpose room, a laundry room, a guest room and a bathroom
• a detached garage/workshop
• a suite above the garage (okay, now I AM dreaming!) for guests or family
• a big yard (but low maintenance) with lots of room for the grandkids to come and play
• my own 'office/hobby' room away from the main living area
• a wood stove/pellet stove to keep things cozy in the winter

Oh, and did I mention that ideally it should be ocean or lakefront? But if not, then at least it would be nice and private, with a long driveway and big trees!

Dreaming on...

Oh, did I miss anything?