Why I Heart My Hometown.

I live in a small little country town, population being around 1800, where everyone knows everyone and the minute something good or bad happens to someone then the whole town knows within minutes, literally.  A few weeks ago we had a major tragedy and a lot of us lost a dear, sweet man, to most he was a good friend.  It has affected our small town in a lot of ways.  To some they lost a childhood friend, to a little boy he lost his father and to others they lost a companion with a lot of passion for baseball that would make watching any Sunday afternoon game much more entertaining by his theatrics and raging excitement if his team won.  Our small town pulled together quickly to support his family in their time of need and without having any thoughts to ever leave their side.  Some brought food, others a lending hand, but most important comfort and most shared stories of the past to let them know that he had been loved way beyond their imagination or even his. 

Living in a small town has brought many values and taught me many lessons about life.  Growing up we didn't and still don't have Taco Bell, McDonald's or any drive thru for that matter.. Heck we don't even have a stop light.  You would have to drive about 10-15 minutes into the next town over for any of that.  A couple years ago they brought us a Subway.  That was world changing to us.  We do have a couple Taco Trucks, some gas stations and a very well known bar.  But we have learned to appreciate that you can walk into any of the local businesses and most likely the person behind the counter will know your name.  I wouldn't trade growing up in a small town for the world.  Everywhere you need to go you can walk, ride your bike or even drive a quick minute and you are there.