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The House Where Love Lives

  • 4-6 min read
  • 14 pages

In a green little village between quiet rivers and tall oak trees, the Miller family shares everything — laughter, chores, and the coziest home for miles. When Dad has to leave for a long journey through the deep forest, each of the children finds a way to help, to care, and to keep their home humming with warmth. This is a gentle story about pulling together, and about the truest treasure of all: a family that loves.

In a pretty little village, wrapped in quiet rivers and tall old oak trees, there lived a family called the Millers.

In a pretty little village, wrapped in quiet rivers and tall old oak trees, there lived a family called the Millers.

There were two big-hearted parents, Anna and John, and their three children: Emily, Jacob, and little Sofia.

There were two big-hearted parents, Anna and John, and their three children: Emily, Jacob, and little Sofia. Everyone for miles knew the Millers by how close they were, and by how kind.

One bright spring morning, John — who worked as a forest ranger — had to set off on a long trip, deep, deep into the faraway…

One bright spring morning, John — who worked as a forest ranger — had to set off on a long trip, deep, deep into the faraway woods. The whole family understood how important his work was. But oh, how they always missed him when he went away.

Before he left, John gave each child a special job, so they could help Mom and hold the family together while he was gone.

Before he left, John gave each child a special job, so they could help Mom and hold the family together while he was gone.

Emily, the oldest, was put in charge of the garden.

Emily, the oldest, was put in charge of the garden. She loved the bright flowers and the crisp vegetables they grew. Every day she spent hours watering, pulling weeds, and tending each and every row.

Jacob, the middle child, was put in charge of the animals.

Jacob, the middle child, was put in charge of the animals. The Millers had a few clucking hens, a bouncy dog named Rusty, and a wise old cat named Whiskers. Jacob fed them all, romped with Rusty, and never forgot a gentle pat for Whiskers.

Sofia was still very small, but her heart was enormous.

Sofia was still very small, but her heart was enormous. Her job was to keep everyone happy. She painted bright, cheerful pictures, sang silly little songs, and gave the warmest hugs of all.

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