Where I'm From

I have had the opportunity to travel around the US from North to South and East to West. There are many states I've yet to see, but I've been fortunate enough to cover a lot of ground over the years. On a few occasions I've also been able to travel outside the US borders and visit other countries.

What I have learned during these travels is that each place has is own natural beauty, in it's own unique way. I've also learned that every area I've had the opportunity to visit has some awesome people occupying the land (along with a few not so awesome people, as it is in life). 

Okay, here is a personal secret... I really love the ocean, the sun, and the beach. I'm pretty sure I could be a beach bum for while and it would suit me just fine. But where I'm from, we don't have an ocean view and the only beaches are on the shores of creeks, farm ponds, and lakes. That being said, I think those beaches are beautiful too.

Fishing at the creek with my family. 

You see, I grew up in Oklahoma and now live in Kansas, the heartland of America. The Midwest is my home and I'm proud if it. 

This thought about growing up in the Midwest landed in my brain and built a nest there after reading a great blog post written by my good friend Michelle Terry (Read her blog post "Flyover States" here). 

After reading what Michelle so deftly penned, I felt a great sense of pride in the Midwest, my hometown, home state, and all the other Flyover states she mentions. 

It is in these areas of the US that The Lord forged me into the man I am today. He has done this by virtue of working with my hands, playing sports, going to school, and attending Church, all right here in the Midwest. These are a few of the activities and values that we cherish in the heartland of America. The land where my people are from and the land I call home. 

Below is an excellent song by country music artist Jason Aldean. I admittedly don't listen to a lot of country, but I do like it. I mean, I'm from small town Oklahoma where everyone little bit country.

This song does a great job explaining how we feel about our part of the country here in the flyover states. Click on the video below to watch and listen...

Now my question for you is this...

Where are you from and what makes your part of the country (or world) awesome? 

God Bless,

Coach P

P.S. If the Lord ever calls us to live in a tropical paradise, who are we to refuse?