Where I’m From By: Hannah Harrison

I am from thick cut ham, collard greens from Granddaddy’s garden, and homemade pecan pie

"Be the best person you can be”

and “we will love you no matter what" are words to live by

I am from giving and receiving endless love and support

I am from getting nails done with mom and long talks about boys,

friends, and faith

And watching movies with dad- “Do we really have to watch Forrest

Gump for the 87th time?”

I am from being nine years old and

finally getting the baby

brother I always wanted

“You’re not my mom” and

“leave me alone” are words I have heard often

Where I’m from, Saturday is family day

Traveling from the cool, green, grass at the rec football field, to the air conditioned, sugary, sweet smelling ice cream shop down the road

I am from saying "yes ma'am"

and "no sir" with no questions asked

I am from cheering my heart out on the football field every Friday night

Even when it was 4th and long and we were down by 25

I am from having fun with friends on Saturday nights

Sitting around the bonfire talking, laughing, making memories to last a lifetime

I am from not caring that I have to be up at 8 AM for Church or that my hair will smell smoky and burnt for a week

I am from a mom who has shown me what it looks like to be a selfless, loving person

Because of her “where I’m from” became who I want to be