People bring soul to the home

Over the last couple of years I have spoken about the garden, the furniture that not only has a function but also tells me a story, pictures on the wall that remind me of friends and special occasions and many more. All add to the special feeling one has when one returns home or is just enjoying the space.

On Wednesday morning, I got up early and walked around the garden. It was a special time; there had been rain during the night and as the sun came up, the rays sparkled on the leaves of the trees, the sky was clear and there was a gentle breeze blowing. As I sat in one of my favourite places I felt that life couldn’t get much better.

As one does, when one sits and looks out over paradise, I started thinking how lucky I am to be living where I do, and how much I love my home.

I thought it couldn’t get much better, when I saw Judy caressing a warm cup of tea and offering to make one for me. It was then that I realised that it is the people who pass through our home that makes it so special. The people who work there, the visitors who come from far and wide and bring many and varied topics to our conversations, the friends and, most especially, Judy.

I have shared my life with her for more than 40 years and as I have told many newlyweds who visit us, as time goes by the relationship gets better and better.

I attribute this not only to making a wonderful choice all those years ago, but more importantly, learning fairly early on in our marriage that the more you put into it the more you get out. Judy’s mom used to say “Cast your crumbs onto the water . . . and they come back sandwiches.”

I don’t mind telling you that I have a Dagwood sandwich!

I would love to hear your stories about special people who have positively influenced your life and made your home a special place to return to. You can contact me on

or 082-653-5643. I look forward to hearing from you.