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Homesickness
by PamFord Davis Homesickness is a common malady; beware, it mercilessly strikes around this time of year. Though we call our current residence home, most of us still consider the neighborhood where we grew up as home. In my case, I have no family left in the small neighborhood. Yet, each Christmas I visualize our Mycenae living room and the Ford family tinsel decked tree. Homesickness is apt to pop-up at any time of the year; even grown men are susceptible. My Dad briefly resided in Southern CA; it was in Devore, walking distance from where my husband, children and I were living. At first, he put up a good front, not wanting to admit how homesick he was. Soon, the faade fell; he made plans to go back to Central NY State and the surroundings he was accustomed to. "Like a bird that wanders from its nest is a man who wanders from his place (Proverbs 27:8 NKJ)." Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php? Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |