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Keep showing up.

A sweet friend of mine, who also happens to be a beautiful writer has been encouraging her followers to write. In the midst of all the turmoil going on in our small town....I’m brought to a pen and paper..or I guess my computer. :)

I moved to this friendly little treasure of a town, Glenwood. Over ten years ago, I knew very few people and wasn’t sure if it would be a place I would call home for long.  It didn’t take long to realize this bustling little community was unique.  Not only did it have a smalltown Homecoming that somewhat resembled a national holiday and cute little business store fronts, it had these people. These rather strange, overly friendly people that would go out of their way to welcome a newbie or offer to shoulder a heavy load for a stranger they barely knew. These caring, hardworking people kept popping into my life, uninvited really.

Ya know, there are lots of things people say about a small town. Small town living isn’t for everyone....everyone knows your business...what can you even do there?   But this week I’ve been overwhelmed by what I’ve come to know as true about this small town.

This small town has figured something out about community.

My town is not just a small town. It’s a community, a family really.  The kind of family that just shows up.  They show up when there is something to celebrate or when disaster comes knocking.  They offer prayers for strangers and walk beside you when there is a dear life to grieve.  These very people are willing to get their hands dirty to help fill sand bags for hours on end.  They join together weekly to pray for our community, our kids, and our families.  These people will be the first to shout in celebration with you and the first to show up at your doorstep with food or a shovel.  This is community and one I’m proud to call home.

Keep showing up for each other Glenwood. ❤️

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