I am from blue shudders, red brick and tan concrete front porches, and white siding.

I am from antique funiture and shared rooms.

I am from tan painted cynderblock walls and recycled desks.

I am from chalk house in the driveway and Candyland in the living room.

I am from hot chocolate by the fire and decorating the tree together.

I am from church every Sunday morning and on the holidays too.

I am from being honest and being close in faith.

I am from being a child of God.

I am from loving people where they’re at and being there when they need someone.

I am from “I brought you into this world and I can take you out” and “The Magic Number is 4”.

I am from classic ice cream shops and home cooked meals.

I am from the last generation to remember where they were on September 11th.

I am from coming together to help each other stand back up when we fall down.

I am from wanting to make a difference.

I am from wanting everyone to have the opportunity to be able to take care of their family and themselves in every way possible.

I am from wanting to be a badass life saving human being like the incredible social workers that I learn from.

I am from many different houses, but only one home.

I am from being Welsh, Pennsylvania Dutch, Irish, and Polish in heritage and wearing all those badges with pride.

I am from dancing in the middle of the street in the rain.

I am from Friendsgiving in my living room with food and laughter abundant.

I am from endless cups of coffee and tea and the great conversations that come with it.

I am from fighting like cats and dogs, but loving with unbreakable fierceness.

I am from dancing out your worries in the living room and singing at the top of your lungs.

I am from all four seasons in one week.

I am from being born in the winter, but loving the beach and warm summer days.

I am from learning that the way society sees me shouldn’t be the way I see myself.

I am from being big boned and beautiful.

I am not alone in the world, even when it feels that way.

I am fearfully and wonderfully made by God.

I am unique.