My Bundle of Early Life

<p>The intent of “<em>A Bundle of Early Life</em>” is simply to record for my family and others who are interested remembrances of growing up in Pratt.  Nothing more; nothing less.</p><p>This afternoon as I write I’m sitting on the front porch of my house (built in 2005).  I am looking at the hay field the corn patch the pasture with a few horses.  To my left is Mama and Daddy’s house (built in 1953).  This is where Keylon and I grew up.  Straight ahead is Ma and Pa Gholston’s house (built in 1890).  To my right is Keylon & Teresa’s house (built in 1981).  Much of the scene is the same as the time from which I write and much is different.  Such is life.</p><p>Some aspects of Gholston Farm have varied but the joy of life here remains constant.  No matter where I have lived worked or traveled the longing for the farm has always been.</p><p>In these memories I have the blessing of returning to the time place and people who molded me taught me inspired me and “grew” me.  <strong>Come with me…</strong></p>