One year ago, I wrote an Ode to Our Sweet Little House that served us well for thirteen years. We left that sweet little house, a home that we loved but sometimes felt tight, for a home that felt meant to be.
When we first entered our new home, for the first time as homeowners, we were met with a letter from the previous owners…it still lives on our fridge today:
Each day and every opportunity we get, we try to fill it with as much love and joy as we know came before. There are still days where I wake up in this place and have to pinch myself…we live here now.
We are so grateful for this home, that sits on top of a hill where we get to watch the sun rise in the front yard and set in the back. For the space to run and gather…to make new memories.
Where There Is Joy 
Today is a day for odes! Dawn’s ode to her garden and your ode to your beautiful home! It’s so good to be grateful for all we have.
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It seems you are carrying on exactly what the former owners honored – family and entertainment. Congrats! Your PLACE sounds like the perfect conduit. Thanks for including the photo of the letter.
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Your house is always full of family and entertaining. A perfect ode!
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You’ve reminded me of an essay Anna Quindlan wrote years ago about home and homelessness. Having a home and home ownership is a privilege we take for granted too often. We’ve been in our home 24 years. I’m thankful for it every day.
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Your love and appreciation for your home shines bright – what a special place.
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Lovely! The full circle of the year in combination with the symmetry of the message of the note and how you feel in the house work so well together!
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It is quite funny we both chose Ode in our title and we haven’t even seen each other!! This slice captures the appreciation you have for family, living, and of course you beautiful home and neighborhood!
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Great kickoff to November! Gratitude all around!
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When we moved from our home of 14 years, I wrote the next owners a letter . . .I had forgotten about that until your post! I love the memories made in a home!
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They left you a note… oh my goodness. That’s beyond touching! I can see why it still sits on your fridge.
Happy one year in your home! 🙂
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