Richard W. shared a stream on June 19, 2023

The Importance of a Place to Call Home!

Where We Live Shapes Who We Are!

Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 39 seconds

My Family Having Fun

Growing up, I realized the importance of having a place to call home. My family lived in the same house when I was a child. Although we briefly lived in another home for two years while saving to buy our permanent residence, I was too young to remember that house. After completing my studies at university, my parents relocated multiple times to find the most suitable place for their retirement.

Dedicated to helping others achieve their dream of owning a home, I have contributed to constructing and strengthening communities throughout my career. However, I’ve also lived a nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place until I became a widow and realized the significance of location and our responsibilities to each other.

As a widow, I’ve discovered that my place of residence has become essential in managing my grief. I’ve actively enhanced my community as a tribute to my late partner, Jan’s love. Volunteering and making new friends have made me a vital part of a thriving community. Our place of residence shapes who we are and how we live, and I’m becoming stronger one day at a time, with my grief gradually fading away.

While no place is perfect, we must work together to improve our homes for future generations. The opening night performance of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground reminded me of the work we must do to leave our homes in better condition for those who will call it their own.

The Jan Lilien Education Fund sponsors ongoing sustainability and environmental awareness programs. Gifts made this month; I will match dollar-for-dollar. All donations are tax-deductible.

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Discovering Life’s Secret Sauce

Jan requested that I prepare Matzoh Brie for her in her final days. I was unfamiliar with the recipe, but Jan kindly wrote it down. Following my grandmother's advice, I added a generous amount of love while preparing it. This addition made the Matzoh Brie exceptional, and Jan couldn't stop complimenting it as the most delicious meal she had ever eaten..

Even after Jan's death, her love continues to inspire me. I can overcome challenges with confidence and grace by following her passion for life and infusing everything I do with her love.