As I was leaving NE Ohio this morning, due to time restraints I had to make a choice.  I could either meander across the center of the state to visit my great grandparent’s graves (which I often do) or I could head into Barberton where Stephanie and Scotty were both born and enjoy a few memories.  I chose the latter.

The picture is of what used to be, and may still be, the largest single planting of mums in the world.  I would not get a picture of them all together, but as you can see, they are beautiful.  (They all will be on sale soon too!)  The Mum Festival was last weekend, and it brings a LOT of people downtown.  And just beyond the mums is the beautiful Lake Anna.  Barberton is the only city in the country with a lake downtown.  It brought back a lot of great memories.

In the spring, the mums are replaced by tulips and it is every bit as spectacular.  I just remember how important that lake was to me, because my church was just a block away, and walking around it relieved a lot of stress.  It was really perfect I tell you!

I also was able to go by the church, my old homes, some other sites, and the homes of some friends.  It all looks very different in a lot of ways, but it felt the same…..great.

I will get over to the cemeteries within the next few weeks and pay my respects.  I was glad however to choose how I did.  Oh the memories!

Goodnight my friends and God Bless!

Tommy+