"These are my people" - Spring Road Trip 2022

 

"These are my people.”

The statement I said to Jim as we walked up to this at the campground an hour outside of Indianapolis. The sound of County music, laughter, kids playing, and the Indiana SUPER friendly hospitable people gathered together made me feel good. Of course the beer/wine/liquor flowing always helps the joy be more joyful…also an Indiana farming town norm that my super righteous perfect Hoosier extended family members would be disgusted by. They all need Jesus just like me.

I was born in Indiana. My parents met at Grace Bible College. I was born in Warsaw, Indiana. My Grandparents still live in Winamac about a half hour or so from where we were and my Aunt and cousin live close by. Next time, we need to meet up with them. 

I think about the possibility that my joyful outgoing “give you almost anything” personality might have something to do with my Indiana roots. Every time we camp in Indiana, the Hoosiers are so kind and helpful it throws Jim off a bit (don’t tell him I said that). I LOVE it! It does take a moment to adjust, of course. They help us back our camper up, they offer extra hose, extension cords, whatever we need. The rougher the people look, the kinder they are. I love West Michigan but it is a different breed in Indiana. I fit in well but with better teeth. HA!!!!

Look close, the DJ has some pretty impressive tech. He has two large screens. The one guy is wearing overalls and has a cigarette hanging out of his mouth (I do not promote smoking mostly due to it’s cause of lung cancer and yucky smell). He has a style of his own. I appreciate it and the high tech involved in his craft.

On Sunday we go to Indy 500. Can't wait to write about it!