I miss Laura.  I miss Ma. I miss Grandpa and John Boy.

I am homesick for Walnut grove and Walton's mountain.  I want to have soda at Ike's store and listen to the radio with the family.  Long dresses, polite manners (mostly) good food around the table, holding hands and praying. A tire swing and walking barefoot.

I think I missed something.  My childhood was someone elses'.  Created by someone else and lived by someone else... Sadly they didn't live it either. Cheated... but redeemed. 

Perhaps it is that longing in my life that has directed me to provide it for my children.   

Listening for my own theme music... Action!