Article April 10, 2000 Issue

Finally, I feel at home

How I found heaven on earth

Name removed by request

WHAT A PRECIOUS place home is. Many of us associate it with a particular building, but no physical structure can produce or contain the essence of home. An experience I had recently showed me what home really is.

For a couple of years, I didn't have a permanent place to live and never really felt at home. I always had good lodging, but something was lacking. This caused me to search for a deeper understanding of home.

What, I asked myself, was I looking for? Permanence and stability for starters. I also wanted to feel comforted and supported, peaceful and protected. I thought being in a different geographical area might help. Or if I could stay in one house for more than a few months, that might make me feel more peaceful.

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