Fall Family Fun

The last two weekends I've had the opportunity to visit my family and what a wonderful time it's been! On fall break I got to see Mom, Dad, and Nate in Maryville and go home to the farm. I love my home and my house and can't imagine my life without growing up in the Ville. To some it seems boring with weird rituals, weird people, and many don't understand my love for the Bearcats, but I love just about everything about my hometown. It's home and I love it and my family.

This weekend I went to the small town of Warner, Oklahoma and visited another major part of my family. I got to see my grandpa (Papa), uncle Ray, aunt Sharah, and my cousin Staci. I really love going down there. They all are just so grounded and really understand what's important in life. They don't worry about the petty things down there and don't judge people near as much as I do sometimes. Everyone is their neighbor down there and they do what they can to help them out and support them in their struggles. They take joy in the simple things and in working for what they have. I don't think enough people in this world really take pride in that and work for what they have. That is one thing that I'm so glad my entire family has instilled in me. Not only my Oklahoma family, but also my immediate family. It may come from the hard-working farmers I have in my family, but we are proud to have what we do and we know it's all a blessing from God. My grandpa, aunt, and uncle are all such great Christians and I am always fed spiritually just by being around them and seeing their good examples. This weekend was no different. Papa, Sharah, and Raymond are so encouraging to me to do well and continue to strive to be better. They believe in me soo much and are always supporting me in my schoolwork, work with the youth, and so much more. They know I can succeed, even before I do and they remind me of that and calm my fears. I just love them so much and I'm so blessed to have such a supportive family!!