An Empty House

Today we signed the papers with the real estate and Mom's house will be up for sale in the next day or so.  As I walked through the rooms, my footsteps echoed down the hallway.  Hardwood floors that I've never seen are clean and shiny.  Fingerprints have been painted over.  Cupboards and closets are empty.  As I looked around, I thanked God for the home He provided for our family in 1968.  I thanked Him for the multitude of memories that we will always have of the times enveloped in these walls.  I am now praying that God will provide the right buyer for this home, and that it's walls will once again hear the sound of children's voices and laughter.  Lots of laughter.  Lots of memories.