The Meaning of Home

Every home is different. All of them are unique, but they all have something in common. They are not just a house or a roof over your head. They are not just shelter—home is a feeling. A lot of people don’t know how grateful they are for it or should be. At most of times, the things you care about most are there. Like family and belongings and so much more. You can also have more than one place that you call home. A home does not have to be somewhere that you live. It can be a place that you love, or it can even be a friend’s house. It does not matter how big or small it is. What matters is that you feel loved and safe. My home, for example, is a tiny 80-year-old house and could fall on top of me any second if too much snow falls on the roof, but yet I feel protected and warm. I always look forward to coming home from school and walking into my front door to smell my mom’s baking, to see my dog running up to me in greeting. I am always grateful for my home. Memories are a big part of a home. Your home may contain family traditions, cherished moments, but all memories are important—even the bad ones. I know that everyone disagrees with that sometimes, but that is what makes a home. The ones that matter most are the ones that are shared with family and friends. I am always grateful for my home.