Where I'm From

Just found this great idea from Mary over at Owlhaven. If you want to join in on the "Where I'm From" fun, click here for the format and some more information about how this started. :)

Where I'm From

I am from hay fields, John Deere and Massey Ferguson, and Chevy trucks.

I am from Bowers Hill, where there was volleyball on Saturday nights and chicken stew on the Fourth of July.

I am from lightning bugs on summer nights, beautiful fall maples, and fruit trees and grape vines on the hill.

I am from church on Sundays and sticking to your guns. From Bowerses and Holts, Abernathys and Raneys.

I am from the singers and the music makers, the cut-ups and the storers of useless information. The baby-lovers and respected elders. The flash and fizzle tempers, and the peace-makers.

From "Remember who you are" and "You can do anything."

I am from loving God and following His Word. From loving your neighbor as yourself, doing what you can when you can, always telling the truth, and forgiving your brother.

I am from small town, USA, with Moma Kat's home cooking, and home made ice cream on hot summer nights.

From all those surprise "over the hill" roasts at the clubhouse, swimming and a picnic every Thursday with our friends and family. From learning to play softball in the yard with my dad, and Moma Kat reading "The Monster at the End of the Book" complete with Grover's voice. From playing Ninja Turtles with my brother, and kicked in doors.

I am from spiral bound, sticky paged photo albums, and pictures in frames all over the house. Pink shelves with birthday girl figurines and Grandsam's handmade treasures. I am from singing favorite songs in beautiful harmony with those you love. I am from knowing there was always someone there, and hugs and kisses from everyone when it is time to say goodbye.