I am from......

I recently came across a poem I had written to tell my story.  This was an exercise for a business retreat and it was so interesting to hear where others "came from."  I thought I would share my story here.

I am from a small town in Texas, adopted at six days old-
Mama, Daddy and me-the only ones in the household.

My birth family I have found.
But my mom and dad are the BEST, hands down.

I am from a Baptist upbringing, conservative you would call.
LIBERAL thinker today-Liberty and Justice for ALL.

I am friend to many from the days of my youth. 
My best friend today I met in graduate school.

I am from a home where my mom was creative with time to play.
Dad was in the oil business and gone many days.

I am from many careers from nursing, English and Music.
Then 20+years in non-profits and still not a cynic.

I am from a lucky plot-escaping the tribulations many face.
A loving family and also saved by grace.

I am from piano lessons, voice and love to entertain.
A life of the party but often I refrain.

I am from family dinners, Family Affair lunch box
A bedroom always red, including my alarm clock.

I am from happiness when I married a cowboy at last.
Not proud  of decision before him but leave the past in the past.

I am from opportunity to be a bonus mom-two girls at that.
And long with them, share my heart with 2 dogs and 3 cats.

I am proud  of today , a heart full of glee
I am Ronna...yep, that's me.