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What is the Meaning of A Home?

A girl named Eli used to have a job and saved up all the money she needed to buy a new house. She gave the dollar she discovered lying around the home to the person selling it. After a few weeks, Eli had already moved into a freshly bought home and furnished it when she received a call from her boss informing her that she had been fired. Since she had no more money, she was unable to pay the rent until she found employment. After a while, she nearly lost her house, but she never lost her job again and continued to pay her rent. In her own words, A house is more than a house. Having a roof over your head is what a home is. Preparing or baking food. Occupying a bed of your own. And being accompanied. She reasoned that since loneliness stinks and makes your home sound too quiet, why not acquire a puppy to keep me company and prevent loneliness? She enjoyed spending time with her puppy, but when her dog passed away, she had to dig a tomb for Rosie. Eli is aware that losing a pet is difficult. She eventually moved past it and was OK. A house consists of a place to sleep, bake or prepare food, and have a roof over your head. It's important to have company in addition to yourself when you own a home.

Julianna

Grade 5

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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