My Special Place

Goin’ Someplace Special Jeannine


I have more than one special place. However, my backyard is my favorite. I think of the yard as my special place because it connects me with nature. I just take off my shoes and feel the cool earth beneath me—what a relief. I look back and thoughts of all my colorful orchids I used to talk to in my garden in Puerto Rico—such great memories. This yard also has three humongous oak trees that act as an umbrella and shield me from the sun. They greet me in the morning as the little bit of wind sways their leaves. I enjoy sitting back there, drink my morning coffee, and think of the day ahead of me. This place also gives me a little time in the morning to meditate and connect with myself and my awesome God, and thank Him for this special place and all the good things that He has given me.

The other place I enjoy is my bedroom. Unfortunately, my husband is a freight train at night, and after 34 years of listening to this train, I couldn't sleep in the same room with him—I still love him, but I need to rest. Therefore, I decided to take the guest room and make it my own. However, when we do have company staying over, I do give up my room and go back to the freight train.