“There is no greater happiness for a man than approaching a door at the end of a day knowing someone on the other side of that door is waiting for the sound of his footsteps.” ~ Ronald Reagan, in a letter to his son, Michael, before his marriage.
The entire letter Ronald Reagan wrote can be read here..
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May 17, 2012 at 18:43
Donna
I could not agree more!! While I don’t manage to do what my mother did every afternoon (fresh dress, hair done, a little makeup and perfume), I grew up watching her welcome my father every day. The kids were cleaned up, dinner smelled good, and everyone was happy to see him. So, of course, he was happy to be home.
I honestly don’t know how she did it with two little kids and all of the housework and laundry. But at least I always make sure that my husband comes home to a good homemade dinner and a smiling wife. Who would want to come in the door to someone who wasn’t glad they were home? And no wonder that many of those men go out after work rather than head home.
May 20, 2012 at 02:29
Cheryl
That quote is very moving. What a privilege and responsibility to be that “someone” to somebody.
(Love the image accompanying this post. Is this your own front door?)
May 24, 2012 at 19:45
Olivia
Thank you for those thoughts, Donna. I was just thinking of how life has no guarantees and how if I lost my dearest love in the world tomorrow, what would I have wished I had done today to nourish his spirit and to help him?
May 24, 2012 at 19:46
Olivia
Cheryl, I wish that was my front door…..I love that color!
Thinking of painting mine another color soon.
May 29, 2012 at 14:05
Ingrid Schlueter
Hi Cheryl, sorry I missed your question. No, this is my front door–I was holding open the storm door. I chose the other image of a red door as I liked the flowers! I always put the summery hat on my red door this time of year! Tom has painted our front door red on the last three places we’ve lived, as it seems so warm and inviting.
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