Brandon and I both grew up in Abilene and attended college here. Since before we were married, we have each planned to move out of Abilene after graduation. Other circumstances, however, have kept us here (primarily being able to find a job for each of us in the same town at the same time). We are still planning on moving away at some point, even if we decide to come back later, but today I want to write about things that I enjoy about Abilene. I realize that if I only wished to go somewhere else, I would be taking a lot of things for granted that are good about this town. So here are some...
Having both our parents in town so we can have lunch or dinner with them occasionally even if it's spur of the moment.
Highland Church and the wonderful families and community we have there that we love.
Cajun Cones is back in business every March.
Not having to calculate driving time based on wrecks or rush hour.
Being near ACU, watching baseball games there, and visiting with people who come in for Homecoming, Sing Song, Lectureship, etc.
Joe Allen's barbecue
Running in to friends when I go to check out a DVD at Box Office.
Sunsets
Being able to work out at Hendrick Health Club and always see family or friends I know there.
Going to garage sales with Mom on Saturday mornings.
If I thought about it longer, I'm sure I could add more to the list, but this is a good start. When my sister comes to town, she always talks about the reasons she loves Abilene. And my parents, who have tried to leave before, just bought a house here. There's something about it that keeps people coming back, so while we're still in Abilene, I'll appreciate what we have here.
