Today I miss England. I've been thinking a lot about my home country these last few days, and it made me sad that I probably will never live there again. Maybe it was the clip on TV of adorable little English children growing potatoes for school. Their familiar accents and mature and articulate speech took me back to another time.
I remember the magic of my childhood, how I hid away from real life by spinning my own fantastical world of fairies and animals. Will Caden ever experience running through clouds of bluebells in between the trees of the summery woodlands? Or go pond dipping for newts and frogs and go nature exploring in the spring? Or visit cathedrals and castles that have a history unmatched to anything to be found here?
I do hope so. I want him to go beyond this grey city of concrete and celebrity...and have a childhood that's so organic, so fresh, so new.
Autumn breeze
2 years ago
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Awww, you are so cute! Don't feel bad, though. I think a lot of us feel that way at one time or another. I certainly do, and I didn't grow up in England. LOL But there's a certain peacefulness in a small farming community that Los Angeles doesn't offer. On the other hand, a peaceful farming community doesn't offer all the cultural and historical opportunities, like LA does, so really, it's a catch-22. But (and I just used this phrase on my own blog! LOL) "NEVER SAY NEVER". You really have no idea where God will lead your family in the coming years. Maybe you'll be in Lomita forever, or maybe not. Don't lose hope. Either He'll change your heart, or He'll change your location. <3
I have never had a magical childhood. Haha I have always been here. And that pic is so cute
that's for sure Nicky - I for one never thought I would leave Texas!
Oh, that's strange. I thought I'd left a comment on this post a couple of weeks ago. Maybe I forgot to hit publish?
Hmm, Breastfeeding brain LOL!
Anyway, I just wanted to say that the photo is so sweet and THAT is how I remember you Harriette! It's bizarre that you are a mother now! But really wonderful too.
I'm delighted that you're thinking of coming over in April. I hope we can meet up!
I meant to add, was that photo taken in your old house in Chiswick?
Hi Clare - yes is was! I miss that house, it seems like such a long time ago...like a dream.
It's so crazy how time flies! I still can't believe how big Gabriel is!
If all goes to plan we are coming over April 18th-29th.
Hi Hattie
I don't want to be a killjoy but from my own experience I have to tell you that I have lived in this country for more than 33 years. I love it here - the country, the people, the history, everything (except the dampness). However, home is still in my heart and I still long for the sights, sounds and smells of it. BUT, and you notice it is a BIG BUT, I am grateful to God for the wonderful husband He gave me and I would follow him to the ends of the earth. Have a great visit home and may God bless you.
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