![]() It also had three double beds, a pull out sofa bed, a kitchen table, and two flat screen TVs. The room was a tad warm, but would always cool down by bedtime. We stayed at a hotel directly acrooss the street from the park and it was really nice. Today, many in our society do not even understand what the word 'sacred' means anymore. The very ground where they fought is sacred. Many battles were fought, many lives were lost - all in the name of freedom. These men gave their all to keep Texas free and Texans remember this. These men banded together, knowing their cause was just and knowing that they may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Their sacred Constitution was ripped to shreds and their rights, their lands, and their freedoms were stolen away by a tyrannical dictator. No other state within the United States has ever had to fight for their freedom. Where does this come from? I think it's from the whispers of heroes past. They look at each other with a knowing look in their eye. There is a camaraderie of it's citizens, a friendship forged without even meeting one another. People walk a little taller, stand a little stronger. It is different from anywhere I've ever lived. It's hard to describe the feeling of "Texas". ![]() Many do not understand and even get frustrated with this mindset. It makes this momma proud to say that they have discovered their Texas Pride. After all, everything is, indeed, bigger and better in Texas. Just thinking of my cherished state brings tears to my eyes and my emotions bubble to the surface. I have enjoyed seeing my kids' new found chip on their shoulder that's in the shape (and size) of the state of Texas. But for now, I have just been relishing my time that I was able to spend in God's country. In future posts I will show pictures, tell you where we visited, and share some of our funny moments. I know this because of the constant, "Thank you so much for bringing us here!" and the "Why can't we move here?" comments. I think the latter question may have stressed out my dear husband a bit. We were able to visit with extended family - Oh, how I have missed them! The kids had a blast. We have been lucky blessed enough to take our whole family to Texas this spring. Finally, I could share with someone the preciousness of HOME. I had failed to realize that once a Texan, always a Texan. I loved spending my time with my sweetheart in my home state. I enjoyed every second of every minute I had there. It had been well over a decade since I had been able to walk on that sweet ground. I was able to travel with Zack to San Antonio, Texas for one of his business trips. It wasn't until 12 or so years after I got married that an awakening happened. Eventually, I married into an amazing family that had lived in the same home for over 20 years. I never even thought of what it meant to have roots. When people asked me where I was from, I had no answer to give. I usually just said, "All over". ![]() I had the unique opportunity to attend 8 schools before college, four of which were during my high school years. Since then, I have added two other states to that list. I am originally from Texas yet had lived in many locations within Texas, a few places in New Jersey, as well as in California. I've never considered myself as one who can say they have roots. The tender tugs of ones' heart strings can be a battle never won.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |