Tuesday, August 30, 2011

where I’m from

  
I am from rich black soil, homemade raspberry jam, baseball after school, apple fritters, spaghetti o’s and Beagles.
I am from the warmth of wood burning fireplaces, smoky, crisp air in the fall, dirt roads and a house on a hill. I am from walks in the woods along well worn paths.
I am from Grandma’s lilies of the valley and screened-in porch, Easter hyacinths and Mayflowers for mommy in the springtime. From bacon and egg sandwiches on Sunday, crumb buns and poppy seed cake.
I am from fragrant cedars and piles of presents in December and sleepovers on floor mats after pumpkin pie in November. I am from hardworking and strong. From loud laughers who all talk at once, generous and devout. From the Wittmans and Okkers, McCormicks and Kerteszes.
I am from the lovers of home, clotheslines and fresh ironed sheets. I am from strong women. Margarets and Martha. Good men. Richard, George and Cornelius.
From “you can be anything you want to be” and learning times tables at the kitchen table. I am from summers knowing I belong with hot tea and bologna sandwiches on Garret Drive.
I am from church on Sunday mornings and reading the funnies. From looking at pictures in the big Bible on Dad’s bedside table. I am from finally seeking and finding.
I'm a country girl from Jersey, Hungary, Scotland and Holland.
From the starry-eyed and committed high school sweethearts who went to a dance and raised a family faithfully with wild and pleasant sandy beach vacations without a dime left over.
I am from pictures and albums in the attic at the top of the stairs, diaries and journals. Treasures of enormous worth.












7 comments:

  1. This was so beautiful to read. I'm totally inspired!

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  2. OH I LOVED THIS!!!!!!!!!

    And more so - I loved where you were from and who you are Kathi.

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  3. Oh Mom... this was sooo beautiful to read!!! Made me a little teary. I might try this too.

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  4. Oh really Hungary? How come? This made me curious since I am Romanian, and Hungary is the neighbouring country! Do tell me more!

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  5. That was lovely. It made me wish I was from where you're from. Sunkissed memories.

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  6. It is a most enjoyable read...and a most enjoyable process!

    Hugs~

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  7. Kathi my darling daughter, this is my favorite Blog ever. It made me remember the best part of my life.
    The tears of joy came to me in a rush remembering my little girl and the love we share always.
    Hugs,
    Mommy

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