A Day to Celebrate Motherhood

Celebrating Mother Day's is a perfect time we all celebrate the Mother Nature, Historic sites, our Founding Mother's of History created for us to share with each other. So visit somewhere new and finding out where your own curiosity of adventure takes you. Sometimes, There are millions of woman who give a Mother's love to nature, to the world, to pets/animal children as I call them, and to children not related. I want to take this time to celebrate them because they make all Mother's honorably noticed as caring, giving, loving, and safe. Throughout this article I am expressing my love for my Mother Ruby by telling you the special places in her and now my beloved Brookville, Ohio. Brookville, Ohio is a glorious place without diversified neighbors who truly care about themselves and others. It's a hometown that makes you welcome and works very hard to keep it safe, clean, and caring.

I was first introduced to Brookville, Ohio a couple of years ago, when a two women at Eaton Ohio City Offices and West Alexandria Library were assisted me in finding my Mother's family hometown during my family research. They were friendly, patient, and understood my heartfelt need to find where Mama grew up and where my relatives are living now and where any are buried. These neighborly employees took the time to tell me what they knew of my Mother's family; that folks with the same last name lived in all three towns and what the names of the churches and cemeteries were, and how to get there. I was crying when I left their offices because I knew their kindness was just what I remembered of how my Mother's family treated folks in their businesses when I was young. What I was searching for mattered to them, they had pride in their home towns and neighbors and family. They all suggested that I visit certain folks in each of these towns and find out what I could about my ancestors and to "be careful and if you get lost call us we will help you figure it out". I will forever be grateful to these small towns for helping me locate people and all the information I had prayed for since Mama passed away. The following places are such a joy to me and my husband that we bought a house in Brookville, Ohio and have the comfort of having our very own hometown that is quiet, friendly, and exciting without all the hub bub from the big cities.

1. Visit small towns in your area, its a wonderful time for all as you explore. What a wonderful adventure.
2. Call your hometown historical societyor one in a small town, go see them and let them tell you the wonderful stories of how the town was developed. I visited Brookville Historical Society and the gentleman opened the door so kindly and ask me,"What family do you have interest in knowing about? I said, "My Mother's families, Stonecash, Greer, Hall, and Blankenship", and he said, "Oh Yes, I am familiar with them and you may still have descendants of your Mother and Grandparents living here or close to here." "Make yourself comfortable and I have lots of information to tell you." This glorious genius told me where my Mama and her family lived and owned their tailor business, and showed me articles about them in the Brookville Star local paper." I was breathless and felt like I had a hometown for the first time in my life".
3. Please Visit Brookville (from I-75 and &70 West at Brookville exit)
4. Our restaurants are the best in Ohio!!Brookville Grill 428 N. Wolf Creek hast old time food, decor, and service including a soda fountain and jukebox w/oldies. We have excellent restaurants in Brookville; Rob's Diner 705 Arlington Rd., Sarah's on 224 Market St., Carmela's 428 Wolf Creek, Great Wall 428 N Wolf Creek, Market Street Cafe, and K's 485 Arlington Rd.and believe me all of are just like Mama's food fixed with loving care!!
5. The amazing Spitler House has one of a kind architecture, historical household things and is the most beautiful work of art and history I have ever visited.
6. We love the old tyme Train Depot which is right on the walk/bike way in town and the caboose it terrific fun.
7. Our Newest is the outstanding Exhibit Hall. There are outstanding historic displays such as old time businesses, military, service organizations and family heirlooms.
8. Golden Gate Park at Arlington Lower Lewisburg/Salem off Interstateis so clean and beautiful to take a walk, sit and watch the ducks, and just chat and get to know each other a little better while you relax.
9. Our Brethren Heritage Center has outstanding history of faiths, books, and pictures.
10. Our bike trail is glorious and goes North toward Greenville, and South toward Trot wood!!!

Celebrating Motherhood is a wonderful time to recall home towns and special places or to just explore new places, regroup, chill out, and spend time visiting with neighbors, family, or small town people who make you feel "right at home". You know, all you have to do is say "Hello" and then explore towns; you might be missing the most spectacular day of your life. Happy Celebrations are only moments away from where you are right now!!