Grandview South Community: September 2011

Harvest on The Hill

by Melody Newey

We joke about soil and rocks
in this place where we live.
But really it's about bread,
the Bread of Life.

We build houses on foundations of
orchards and farmland--
so much work, so many dreams
cultivated, harvested for
a hundred years or more.

We build our lives on this bedrock,
this firm foundation;
And the house on the rock still stands.

You and I were planted here--
by our parents or grandparents
or because chance, circumstance or
providence moved us to this fertile ground
from where we were before.

Yes, the soil matters.
But it's the soul of this place,
the rock on which we stand,
our daily bread that nourishes us,
fills our homes with light and delight.

You and I are growing here--
while the land, the rain and sunshine
keep us for our Keeper,
make of us a worthy harvest,
His harvest on the hill.

About this blog:

The purpose of this blog is to celebrate the sense of community we feel as friends and neighbors in the Grandview South community. We'd love to know your stories. Remind us of the history. Tell us what brought you here, what kept you here, and—for so many of you who grew up here and then found yourselves making your way back—what brought you home again. Share stories about people you've known who have strengthened, lifted and carried you. Photos are welcome. Please contact Dalene Rowley at dalenerowley@gmail.com to submit.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Celebrate!