One Word At A Time: Porch
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 7:00AM MAD21 By Ginny (MAD21)
I love porches. I've always dreamed of having a house that had a nice front porch with comfy places to sit and enjoy God's creation, watch the world go by, or just sit with friends and family to visit. I envision a porch to be a place where a lot of memories are made, everything from finding some peace and quiet, to watching kids build things and pretend their toys are in far away places, to finding that perfect perch to nail someone in a water balloon fight.
I still haven't lived in a house that has had the porch from my dreams (though my back yard deck works as a good substitute), and while I would still like to have one some day, I heard a song a number of years ago that gave me an entirely different perspective.
The first thing I thought of when I saw our One Word this week was a song recorded by Lonestar back in 2003. It's called My Front Porch Looking In, and I LOVE it. Honestly, I don't think I could write anything for this post that would be better the words in this song and the message they convey. So please take a moment to listen. I hope it reminds you, as it did me, to remember which side of the porch is more important, and that no matter how much you enjoy "seeing the whole world," there is a reason we "can't wait to get back home." It's family, love and a sense of belonging.
"Yeah the view I love the most
Is my front porch looking in
I see what beautiful is about
When I'm looking in
Not when I'm looking out"
My Front Porch Looking In was written by Richie McDonald, Frank J. Myers and Don Pfrimmer.
This post is a participant in a blog carnival over at Peter Pollock's place.
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Reader Comments (2)
Such aa nice perspective of looking IN instead of always looking out! Our screened in porch at present is our dog home. Althoug they enijoy coming into the house, they have a dog opening to come on to the porch where their beds are sheltered from the weather. We csn also remove the dog boxes, and put up tables when we have a crowd, open the kitchen door and have a large area for fellowship. How ever your porch is situated, it is a place for memories and a place to enjoy!
What a great perspective, Ginny. Good stuff! Thanks.