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Where I’m From
I am from a whole 9 pounds, seven ounces, and a Mohawk on July 11,
1992.
I am from a Precious Moment’s baby blanket.
I am from French toast and O.J. for breakfast.
I am from tomato sandwiches and uneaten peas in the milk jug.
I am from hot summer days making salsa.
I am from the Backstreet Boys, TLC, N’SYNC, and The Spice Girls.
I am from Pooh Bear, Hey Arnold, Mr. Rogers, and Barnie.
I am from the Ninja Turtle and the original Transformers.
I am from teeter totters and broken swings at Timberland Park.
I am from trips to the beach and playing Frisbee.
I am from falling off of the top bunk onto a toy filled floor.
I am from long bike rides and campfires with the whole family.
I am from skinned knees and fishing trips.
I am from beads up my nose and mud in my toes.
I am from cutting my own hair behind a couch.
I am from Lisa Frank, fake tattoos, and stick-on earrings.
I am from jelly shoes and jumpers.
I am from Flintstone vitamins and candy cigarettes.
I am from late night sleepovers and early morning trips to Fry’n Pan.
I am from sewing through my finger at Costume Crew.
I am from an understanding youth group at Emmanuel Evangelical
Church.
I am from a hard working Daddy to a loving mom.
I am from learning lessons from my two older sisters.
I am from being named after two intelligent women.
I am from the small town of Yankton, South Dakota
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