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A long, long time ago as a little boy growing up amongst those that had made a decision to leave the "dust bowl" area, life was good. We had a roof over our head, good home cooked food to eat, and solid Christian instructions to live by. Life back then was great for this mostly barefoot coverall wearing kid. Having the normal amount of curiosity, I enjoyed playing around the railroad tracks searching for what ever little treasures I could find. To find a piece of railroad flare was a treat, and once in awhile to find one that had not yet been torched was a real treasure. Wondering where these "choo choo trains" were headed was a constant question in my mind with the passing of each one of them. Yep life back then was good. I think that wondering where these trains were always going is probably what gave me that "born under a wandering star" part of my personality. Like the bear that went over the mountain to see what he could see.....thats me. I think being tied to a bunch of God fearing "dust bowlers" is the only thing that kept me from rolling along like a tumble weed with no barbed wire fences to get hung up on. So I thank you my Father in Heaven for the barbed wire fences you have put in my life, and the "okies" that raised me up till I was big enough to roll along on my own.
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I met a bunch of Okies in Raisin City, CA - I actually preached in the church there. The nicest, kindest, gentlest folks I ever did meet.

nice blog.

cheers

ron
 
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by AZRON (PM , CC ) on Monday August 20, 2007 @ 4:03 PM




Ochoco - what a wonderful post; thank you for sharing this. I too wondered a lot about the railroad tracks as they were close to our farm in the midwest - alot of dreams I think I have forgotten - will have to think about it a bit now, blessings, June  
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by Praywithhope (PM , CC ) on Monday August 20, 2007 @ 7:56 PM




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by kktaylorcc (PM , CC ) on Saturday August 25, 2007 @ 3:50 PM




Stopping by to say "Have a great Sunday!"

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Peace and love, Celtic Mist
 
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by Celtic Mist (PM , CC ) on Sunday August 26, 2007 @ 6:29 PM




Just droppin in to say hello!! Hope you had a wonderful summer!! Grateful Blessings! Kwick  
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by Kwick (PM , CC ) on Monday August 27, 2007 @ 10:44 PM




Just coming by to say 'good morning' to ya.

Hope all is well in your world.

ron
 
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by AZRON (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 29, 2007 @ 10:33 AM




Just stopping into wish you a good day and good health!

Love and Peace, Celtic Mist

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by Celtic Mist (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 29, 2007 @ 11:17 AM




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by Celtic Mist (PM , CC ) on Thursday August 30, 2007 @ 5:20 PM




Ochoco

I so enjoyed your story - I hubby's family comes from the dust bowl state so I can relate to good hearted kind people - I think that is all that is grown there - don't you?

Take care my Brother in Christ - God bless -
 
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by Lookin' (PM , CC ) on Friday August 31, 2007 @ 8:57 PM




Ochoco

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by Lookin' (PM , CC ) on Friday September 7, 2007 @ 2:21 PM




Hi ochoco! Sorry I haven't been by in awhile......missed ya!

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Hope you are well!

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by Celtic Mist (PM , CC ) on Thursday September 13, 2007 @ 11:40 AM




Ochoco

I love you friend - I hope all is well with you - Please let me know and come visit me -

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by Lookin' (PM , CC ) on Friday September 14, 2007 @ 7:19 PM


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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