We returned to a darkened house
- Amber Miller: A Word of Truth
- December 25, 2017
- 1780
We took a ride last night to admire all the houses decked out in their holiday finery. It was awesome. Some streets were actually aglow from the lights on the buildings. Some sported candy canes, Santas and reindeer, and others had glowing bushes and trees. One even had a Santa Claus perched on the chimney. How fun.
When we pulled into our own driveway, it was dark, and our house was sad. Her windows seemed wet and teary, and her roof seemed to sag. Poor house, she was surrounded by her brightly decorated neighbors while she was hidden in the dark. A main breaker had thrown; the lights were out. She was bereft.
We rushed into our sad, dark dwelling, found the thrown breaker, flipped it back, and then turned on all the lights including the lights on the tree. We put a little tree on her porch and wrapped it with bright lights and put a light in all her front windows.
Suddenly our house could shine and her spirits rose. Her windows cleared of mist, and her roof rose at least an inch or so. She was finally dressed in her holiday finery, and she was so happy. “Look at me,” she seemed to be shouting. “I’m gorgeous!”
Frequently when it is cold, wet and dreary, we forget how much our houses are affected by the weather outside. They are built to withstand rain and snow and cold winds, but they want their hearts to be warm. And their hearts are you and me, their occupants.
So this holiday, if you can’t decorate the outside of your dwelling, warm up the inside with lights (keeping an eye on those breakers) and add a few decorations. Your house will be so happy, and you know how important a happy house is to your family and your wallet.
Happy Christmas to all and to all a warm house!