Where I'm From

Where I’m From
Jessica DeJarnatt


I am from captivatingly, romantic letters from my husband, Ryan
that are very dear to me,
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From the ultimately delightful flowery fragrance of the lavender
and lilac bushes that turns summer into a sweet serendipity of fresh smells
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I am from a dark chestnut Scrabble board game that my family
resorts to for a whimsical pastime.
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I am from the enormous milky white farm house that Ryan and I
warmly call our first home together,
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From the brilliant golden wild flowers in my front yard that I enjoy
admiring in the afternoons.
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I am from the tall juicy apple tree that stands bold and strong in
the breeze.
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I am from lengthy journeys to Joplin, Missouri where my family
attends family camp,
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From eyes as brown as rich chocolate
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I am from my devoted and kind-hearted husband, Ryan, my hardworking loving mom, Sue and correctional officer dad, Nick.
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I am from, “I didn’t raise you all to act like this,” and “Time for
morning lovings” that I heard from my well meaning and affectionate mother.
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From Ryan’s and my romantically fairy-tale wedding on September 4, 2004
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I am from holding hands with my husband while walking around
the Kentucky Oaks theater.
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I am from the little sleepy town of Richmond, Kentucky where I
was born,
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From traditional homemade macaroni and cheese and delectable
chocolate chip cookies
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I am from the countless enriching days that my committed mother devoted to my homeschool education
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I am from the old brown picture box in the attic where childhood photos of Dusty, Jennifer, and I can be found
From the growing row of memory filled scrapbooks on the shelf in
our room
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I am from the family pictures found in the living room’s antique
war trunk.
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I am from the adventurous night time readings with mom of the
Sadie Rose books when I was a child
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From the hours spent listening to stories about the spooky old
farmhouse in Blue Diamond where Dad was raised
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I am from the annual Saturday nights after Thanksgiving spent in
Berea, KY with my Dad’s family.
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This is where I’m from.

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Thought you guys might enjoy this. I wrote it the first year of our marriage and found it again the other day when I was going through some things. Have a great day! I'm going for my long ultrasound today.