I Am From

This is where I'm from - a little bit of present mixed with past . . . .

I am from a town, not too far from the city, with tractors, cows, and corn fields right around the corner

from diapers and snotty noses and messes to remind me it's all holy things

food coloring

finger paint

broken lamp

I am from the brick house in the middle of the neighborhood - the one with the purple door

I am from the Dogwood's blooming as a first taste of spring, offering beauty and life


I'm from stools at the kitchen counter that welcome conversation about life and learning while preparing meals for family and guests

Thanksgiving 2011

from Bible drills and weekly chapel services
diaries, fishing, tree houses and pony rides


I'm from making movies, swimming all day, climbing trees, and playing in the woods

from pastors who "preach the word" and members who keep coming to listen

the best preacher I know

I'm from organizing, bargain shopping, party planning, project scheming, bicycle riding, park playing, trampoline jumping, sport cheering, teeth cleaning, scripture verse memorizing, church going, Bible studying, school teaching, ABC chanting, picture coloring, song singing, menu planning, grocery shopping, food cooking, dish cleaning, book reading, laundry sorting, floor mopping, flower planting, grass cutting, friend calling, guest welcoming, living life at home

and from date nights and family snuggle time


I'm from work now and play later and Trust in the Lord with all your heart 
and Be careful little eyes what you see


I'm from turkey and dressing twice a year surrounded by family
pictures that need to be printed and kept in albums for memories to be remembered

I'm from the south, USA, and hard-working grandparents

From serving God in all of life, because it's all spiritual
worshiping God for who He is and grateful for His grace


From sweet childhood memories stored away in mind and heart, making me thankful for my parents and the home God placed me in, then and now

children giggling, keeping things in perspective, as I enjoy the simple things in life










idea taken from Ann Voskamp, author of 1000 Gifts, and blogger at a holy experience.


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