I Am From

I am from wash boards, wash pots, well water, and cow’s milk. I am from Granny’s homemade bread, quilts, and rocking chairs. I am from the Singer sewing machine, the serger, needles and thread, sewing rooms and basement. I am from custom drapes, cornices, and all things beautiful.

I am from a small town, crooked country roads, railroad tracks, and farm land. I am from the coal miner, carpenter, cabinet builder, the seamstress, the lady, and my home. I am from the creek to the river, to the Dam, the tent, and fishing. I am from living.

I am from church, hymns, piano lessons on a Saturday afternoon, a quartet in the 90’s, and almost anywhere anytime. I’m from the old timers, the country songs, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Marty Robbins, Buddy Holly, “Blueberry Hill”, and Sunday afternoons.

I am from the tall and the short, the big and the small, the poor and the rich, and the blessed beyond measure. I am from the camera, the picture on the wall, the blonde hair, skinny legs, and green eyes. I am from the brothers, the friends, neighbors, and family. I am from the backyard to the front, the hills and hollows, moss on the hill, and burned bacon on the outside fire. I am from family reunions, anniversaries, birthday parties, and Christmas joy.

I am from “Don’t talk back”, and “I am bigger than you”. I am from “Don’t hit your brother”, “the hollow log”, “It’s okay to cry”, and “Be home on time.”

I am from Alabama to Indiana, to Texas, Alabama, to Tennessee, and from Alabama always. I am from the Jewelers, the Banks, and the clinic. I am from advertising, secretaries, trust and loan departments. I am from the Interstate to the country road and back again. I am from fishing, bowling, soccer fields, football fields, sprained ankles, broken hip, fishing pond, and scars.

I am from generations from England, to America, from the East to the West, North to the South. I am from heritages, Indians, English, German, Irish, and what God intended.

I am from life within and without, the loving, compassionate and kind. I am from the children, the parents, the dreams, the failures and the accomplishments. I am from loving, living, and enjoying life. I am from the Family Bible, the picture albums, and the mirror on the wall. I am from the Redeemer, the Almighty God, the Good Shepherd, and King.

Where are you from?

HT: She Lives - I Am From