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space came between us as brother and sister.

What has become of this trend in society? More shootings, disgruntled children, empty homes and empty hearts.

Let's go back to generations past, where a one room shack brought forth one of this country's most renowned Presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Yes, he and his siblings grew up in a one room shelter.

Our family has been blessed with a small home. We share a car, my husband and I. Yes, that can be difficult at times. But, I don't think I would have had it any other way. Okay, perhaps another car. Yes, that would be helpful. But, not so we could go our separate ways. However, getting up early to drive him to the train station in the AM was not always feasible. On the other hand, it does create for moments of conversation that would have been lost.

In our home, we have one living room. The dining area is part of the living room area. Our kitchen is off of that. Our computers, TV, stereo are all in the same room. There are not separate TVs in each room. We share. We are always together. One may be on the computer, another watching TV, another reading a book. If one wants a snack to eat at the table, they are still in the room with everyone as well. Laughter, happiness, togetherness are what we have.

Oh, I did neglect to mention that we live in my mother's home. I'm 44 years of age, now. My mother does have a separate part of the home then we. She prefers more privacy. Yet, I'm so very glad my son has been raised with that feeling and sense of extended family, and in a modest home.
So is he.

When we get together at the home of a close family member who has a large home, we come home appreciating what we have all the more. Oh, yes, the large pool is nice. We certainly wouldn't mind that. But, we find it very sad that everyone scatters to his or her own room, to talk on his or her own cell phone, to watch his or her own TV, or to go on his or her computer. The fancy living room remains empty. The den will have one or two people in it. Everyone will sit and eat for minutes, and scatter off immediately following.

We come back home to our little home, where we all gather in our living room to do whatever.
Oftentimes, because we are in the same room, we'll join another in what they are doing. If one breaks out a puzzle, others join in to help. Someone else will ask who would like to join in a board game. We're already together, why not?

A larger yard would be nice, for a nice vegetable garden and more running space. But, a larger home? Okay, maybe a larger living room so we could fit more in the space. More counter space for cooking in the kitchen would be nice.
But more rooms? More space between us? No No.
The years go by far too swiftly for a large house.

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