Before I leave East TN, I wanted you to see it through my eyes. Each time I drive by these mountains, I stare in awe of God’s majesty. Yes, I lived in WA where the mountains are bigger, and in MN where the lakes are plentiful. But East TN has its own beauty of rolling, green hills/mountains. Here’s a picture.
About the culture: My parents live in a town where they have Music on the Square every Friday night. Locals bring camp-chairs to the Courthouse to listen (and sometimes dance) as bands play. Oh, and the Courthouse still displays the 10-Commandments (a blessed victory in recent years). Also, last weekend, the local Wal-Mart had a Gospel band playing in the parking lot. Churches are located on every streetcorner. And so are banks, oddly enough. Rush hour traffic… non-existant. And people know all about you before you even meet them.
Some of you may (& have) ask(ed): Do I like East TN better than MN, or WA, or MD, or Memphis, or… Answer: I don’t think that’s the question; I’m just appreciating the beauty & surroundings the Lord has given me at this time. A quality trait He built within me during my MB years, and that He’ll continue to use & stretch in me during the World Race.
