Sunday, September 4, 2011
Where I'm From
By: Teri Foster
I am from a small town that most don’t know.
I am from the 2 story yellow house with the large front porch.
I am from the moon flower bush; that only blooms at night.
I am from big family gatherings that are filled with love, from Grandma and Grandpa Simmons and Grandma and Grandpa Pritt; and my wonderful parents Wilma and Gary.
I am from the love and laughter.
From don’t argue with your sister and be nice to your brother.
I am from the white church on the hill. That all my family and friends attended.
I'm from Rosemont, and fresh garden vegetables.
I am my father who lived the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force, my mother who waited what must have seemed like forever for him to come home.
I am my Aunt Ruth who took me with her whenever I needed to get away. My Aunt Freda, who was always there to help me when I needed to find my way, I wish they were still here.
I am my Aunt Nelda who would make my parents stay up late so we could swim in her pool.
I am going camping with my cousins over the 4th of July, and my Aunt Wanda letting me go tubing even though my parents said no.
I am from my family; I am a proud West Virginian!
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I like how your aunts played a big role in your upbringing! Extended families are a gift!
ReplyDeleteTeri, One thing I learned about you is that your dad was in Vietnam. Your family is similar to mine in that we both had dads who were in the service and we are both from little white churches. The thing I really liked about your digital story was how you portrayed the importance of your Aunts in your life. The only thing I would change is the font color on a couple of slides. Good Job :)
ReplyDeleteI learned that you are from Rosemont. Both of our families enjoys camping and gardening. I didn't know that there was a bush that only blooms at night. That was a cool thing to put in your story. I agree with Julie that a couple slides are difficult to read.
ReplyDeleteI learned that your father served in Vietnam.
ReplyDeleteYour family is different than mine in the fact that you are very close to your many aunts.
I thought the best thing about your digital story was that I learned a lot about you I didn't know.
I really can't think of anything you should change, I thought it was very interesting.
The old timey music sound is great and helped your words and images flow well! I like the part about your mother and father the best! I also really like that you very specific about the gifts your aunts and other relatives gave you! Really nice work on this!
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