Where I'm From

I am from Monopoly and four dogs that make my day I'm from the smell of matches in July and grandma's pancakes I'm from Saturday morning oatmeal and daddy in his robe "I'll never leave, I promise" to "He isn't coming home" I'm from dancing around my bedroom to performing for big crowds From "My Little Girl" to "Don would be so proud" I'm from a million concerts and midnight IHOP From love to be tickled but begging to stop I'm from a backyard hammock and heart-to-hearts with mom From Full House marathons to she's all grown up and gone I'm from Christmastime in Branson, Channing Tatum, and Chinese Iced coffee every morning and heart surgery I'm from Crossroads, backroads, and bowling balls I'm from GNOs and endless girl talk I'm from train tracks, four-wheelers, and crazy summer nights "I miss you", "I love you", and stupid little fights I'm from a small town skate park and a late night swim The sound of footsteps on a hardwood floor and a Southern Baptist hymn I'm from crashing waves and toes in the sand From sideline cheers and football stands That sweet voice saying "I wanna be everything you want" or "it happens" From playing ERS to taking "erasive" action I'm from piano playing and "that's her style" From dancing in the rain to beautiful smile I'm from guitar picks and koala bears From long fall nights and neon lit fairs I'm from Faithweek, Choir Tour, and God's amazing grace From Psalms Camp and Judgement House to being forever changed.