09/11/2026
🏡 **Front Porch Friday 🇺🇸**
Today is September 11th—a day that always seems to remind us to hold a little tighter to the people, places, and moments that matter most.
And maybe that’s why I’ve been thinking about **home**.
I think we underestimate how much our homes tell the story of our lives.
There’s the wall where somebody’s height was measured every year.
The dent in the floor from *that one time we’re not going to talk about.* 😂
The room that started as a nursery and somehow became an office.
The kitchen table that’s heard everything from homework questions to big family decisions.
Our homes become the backdrop to ordinary days that, looking back, weren’t so ordinary after all.
And eventually, there may come a day when you hand those keys to somebody else.
That’s one of the reasons I never forget that selling a home can be emotional.
To me, it’s a property I’m representing.
**To you, it may be 10, 20, or 30 years of your life.**
Both things can be true.
My job is to understand the numbers **and** respect the story.
Today especially, I’m reminded that home is so much more than an address. It’s where our people are. It’s where our memories live. And it’s where so many of the moments that matter most take place.
On this September 11th, we remember those we lost, honor those who answered the call, and remain grateful for home, family, community, and one another. 🇺🇸❤️
Have a meaningful and peaceful weekend, Central Texas.
