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Meaning of Home

Home is more than a place you sleep and eat in; it’s the family comforting me after a hard day, the sounds of my dog squealing because he’s so exited to see me, the smells of a home cooked meal, the warmth of my parents hugging me, or sitting in front of the fireplace, and a place where I belong. Today I will talk about what home means to me. Such as safety, comfort, memories and family. Let’s start with talking about family. My family is the most important part of my life, they are my home, my everything. The people that will always be by my side. The spot I can go for advice without being judged. A place I am always welcome. The people that guide me through life. The ones I love most that return that love. Next let’s talk about safety and comfort, oh how comforting it is to hear my dogs cute snoring. My brother coming to check on me late at night. My parents asking me how my day was. Home is the comfiest place to be, were I always feel safe. I feel safe when I just lay underneath the cover of my blanket with a bag of popcorn. Safety and comfort is having my boundaries respected. Being left alone when I want space. Now for the lifelong memories. In camping trips it doesn’t matter whether we end up freezing wet because we set up our tent wrong, or we have a wonderful time, they are both good memories because I was with my family. The fun we had up north when we caught fish all day and on our way out I caught a jack fish as big as me and my dad had to reel it up because it was strong. When me and my mom spent hours and days working on making a Minecraft themed birthday cake for my brother. Home to me is my family and friends, my lifelong memories, the feeling of security and comfort. Home to me will never just be a building, it is truly a feeling. Home is love and the kind actions people do, and a thousand other things combined that make my childhood amazing. Home is always at heart. I love my home.

Chrissie

Grade 6

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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