Home Out of House

Home, such a powerful word, but what is the real meaning of home? A year ago, my dad moved to Dubai. I have a beautiful house with my brother, sister, and mom, but that does not mean my home is complete. Home is where the family is. No matter where you are. If you are living in an apartment or house, it does not matter; home is where family is. When my dad first left, I was angry, sad, and frustrated, but then I realized he was doing this for my siblings, my mom, and me. Although I was still feeling all those big emotions, I was grateful for everything he was doing. A home relies on a good base. For example, after my dad left it felt like everything in the house was just falling apart. Without a good base, a home will not remain a structure. For me, my dad provided the base for our home. When he leaves, our home falls apart. When he returns for a visit, I am happy, content, and realize how much he was missing by being in Dubai. My dad calls every day, and he always asks me, “How come you don’t call me?”. I answer, “I don't know” but I do know. It's not that I don't want to talk to him, it's just that I don't know what to say. I’d rather have him here in person as things move on than have him on a call with nothing to say. Although I am still adjusting to my dad being halfway across the world, I am also learning. This is a new environment; I’m changing and change is normal. My home may be changing every second of every day but so will I.