I mentioned previously that I didn't feel that different after we moved in together because it felt like the natural next step for us. However, we did make it a special experience for both of us (actually, you'll soon find out, Mr. Hermit Crab made it special for me!).
Shortly before I moved to Syracuse, and in with Mr. Hermit Crab, we visited Israel. My birthday was in the middle of trip, and Mr. Hermit Crab gave me a very special present. He found a framed and painted version of the Birkat HaBayit - Blessing for the Home, and gave it to me to hang in our new home together.
personal photo of my Birkat HaBayit
The translation of the Hebrew text is:
I was so moved that Mr. Hermit Crab gave this to me, and it hangs where we see it every day, where most people see it when they come to our house and where we spend a lot of time together - in the kitchen! Even if you're not Jewish, I think this is a tradition that can speak to all people - hopes for peace in the home.
Do you have any special traditions for creating a home together?
Blessing for the home
Let no sadness come through this gate.
Let no trouble come to this dwelling.
Let no fear come through this door.
Let no conflict be in this place.
Let this home be filled with the blessing of joy
and peace.
Let no sadness come through this gate.
Let no trouble come to this dwelling.
Let no fear come through this door.
Let no conflict be in this place.
Let this home be filled with the blessing of joy
and peace.
I was so moved that Mr. Hermit Crab gave this to me, and it hangs where we see it every day, where most people see it when they come to our house and where we spend a lot of time together - in the kitchen! Even if you're not Jewish, I think this is a tradition that can speak to all people - hopes for peace in the home.
Do you have any special traditions for creating a home together?
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