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Project Discussions:  What it means to be a Wildflower  |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4382 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
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4382 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 4:27:40 PM
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Early last year if you remember I ask each of you what it means to you to be a Wildflower.
I may be slow and forget sometimes but I try to finish what I started, Eventually!
So over the next few days I will be posting in random order the responses from the Wildflowers who sent me their response. I will tell all of you up front I have Laughed, cried and really thought about what each of you wrote. And from the bottom of my heart I thank all of you for allowing me to be your Mama Hen, and I am honored and Blessed to know each of you and call you Friend.
Here is April Tovars response:
Being a Wildflower to me means: Being part of a community of women who choose to love, support and encourage each other, without really knowing each other. Choosing to grow together, sharing love, friendship, prayers, wisdom and encouragement. Showing up for each other, even if it's all virtual. Just knowing someone is out there in this great big caotic world, thinking of you when you least expect it. A community to feel safe to create and share and learn. A connection to something larger than yourself. Each wildflower so different and unique, yet so beautiful and so similar. Each wildflower's unique beauty creates our beautiful bouquet and without each beautiful and unique wildflower, there would not be such a bouqet. Bouquets stand together, holding up each individual stem and flower supporting each other. Thank you, Mama Hen, for bringing us together and creating our beautiful bouquet of wildflowers. XO
XO,
April
Thank you April. Tomorrow I will post another one. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 02 2025 4:32:43 PM |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
283 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
283 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 4:56:13 PM
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| beautiful words! Too true! |
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2822 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2822 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 4:57:29 PM
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| April, that was lovely! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1043 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1043 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 5:08:30 PM
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| Wow! That’s a really great description April. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9832 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9832 Posts |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1193 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1193 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 8:28:44 PM
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| Love this, April! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4382 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
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4382 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 11:25:57 AM
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So, as I look back over notes etc. I started the project March 2023, yes time does fly!
Here is Wanda Sue’s:
Hello Debbie, thank you for tending to your Wildflowers with such love, caring and thoughtfulness! I love being part of the "bouquet".
My favorite part of being a Wildflower is knowing that all across this great nation, I am in someone's thoughts. The evidence is in my mailbox. I think every week I get at least one piece of Farmgirl mail. and sometimes several! It is so wonderful being a part of this Sisterhood of like-minded ladies.
Sister love and hugs, Wanda Sue
Thank you Wanda Sue. |
Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 03 2025 12:10:40 PM |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1193 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1193 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 2:51:27 PM
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| Wanda Sue, I feel the same!! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1450 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1450 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2025 : 5:55:17 PM
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| Wonderfully said April and Wanda! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1259 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1259 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2025 : 07:40:01 AM
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| They said it perfectly. |
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4382 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4382 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2025 : 11:11:43 AM
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After reading through my notes from March 2023 I find that I mentioned to all of you I would do a giveaway for this project as well. So, I will still do a giveaway my first of the New Year. Once I have posted all responses for you to read I will then have Kent pick a name out of my hat for a Wildflower treasure. I hope you will continue to enjoy reading everyone’s responses. It has been so long ago that I am sure some of you have forgotten what you wrote:-)
Here is what Debbie Klann wrote:
The Henhouse is a special place and I feel blessed and honored to be a part of it. It's a happy place and a safe space for everyone. I know that I can come here anytime and be accepted for who I am. I can share things and know that I won't be judged. I can learn from everyone. I can laugh and cry with everyone. I can pray for everyone.
We're all here together to build each other up and cheer each other on!!!
There is no competition between flowers. We're all different but we all share beautiful similarities....all different flowers to make up a gorgeous bouquet.
I have found my tribe amongst the Wildflowers and it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you Debbie K.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 04 2025 11:12:08 AM |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1043 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1043 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2025 : 11:57:00 AM
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| Beautifully said DebbieK, that’s why I love it here! |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2822 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2822 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2025 : 12:59:16 PM
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| I thought yours was sweetly said, Wanda |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4382 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
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4382 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 08:25:25 AM
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And here is Heather’s:
What does being a wildflower mean to me? Everything! It's hard to put into words but I'll try - The Wildflowers are my sisters in every way that matters. They're there for me to share my joy, my troubles, my thoughts, anything. I feel like it's a special bond that binds us together - like a ribbon holding a bouquet together, and that together we're so much more than we are by ourselves. It's so wonderful to be a part of a group of ladies that make you feel so special.
Thank you so much Heather.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2822 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2822 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 08:39:17 AM
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| Love it, Heather! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1193 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1193 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 11:09:48 AM
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| Oh goodness…you sisters bring tears to my eyes. What sweet, thoughtful, and personal things you all wrote! Every time I read them, I say YES!!! Exactly!!!! |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1043 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1043 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 1:24:45 PM
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| I agree with Karen, it feels so good to read everyone’s thoughts. Just what we needed to hear at the beginning of the new year Debbie |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4382 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
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4382 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 10:19:00 PM
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And Here’s Laura’s:
What Being a Wildflower Means to Me :)
I love being a part of the Wildflower Henhouse. First, we have the most awesome Mother Hen! You take the best care of us - and truly make our little community a very special place.
Getting to know the other Wildflowers - through our online conversations and our happy mail - is the next best thing! The world isn't always an easy or friendly place anymore - but in our little Wildflower corner, we always feel at home and surrounded by friendship, encouragement and love.
Thank you Laura:-)
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 05 2025 10:20:37 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4382 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4382 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2025 : 10:53:11 PM
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And here is Karen’s:
Being a Wildflower means:
-knowing you're never being alone
-someone is always praying for me
-answers to my questions are just a click away
-having a circle of sisters from different misters
-being surrounded by like-minded friends
- finding joy in our differences and peace in our similarities.
Thank you Karen, this is great!
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9832 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9832 Posts |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2822 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2822 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2025 : 07:31:04 AM
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| Very nice, Laura and Karen! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1193 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1193 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2025 : 09:39:49 AM
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| I had forgotten what I had written. Leave it to me to not use wildflower analogies…Never crossed my mind! Lol |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2025 : 12:36:06 PM
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| Such lovely expressions from everyone, it's nice to know so many wildflowers feel the same! |
Dreamer42
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1450 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1450 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2025 : 6:28:45 PM
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| I had forgotten what I said too! It's so wonderful that we all feel the same :) |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4382 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
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4382 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2025 : 10:27:36 PM
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And here is Dianna’s:
To be a wildflower in the sense that I am a part of an eclectic group of ladies is pretty special to me! I came here knowing we are all of a diverse nature yet also very knitted together with similar interests and loves/likes! I joined because of several points:
1- I've gotten to know a few on a personal level and grown awfully fond of you.
2- I've learned so much via MJ's chatroom but yet not achieved a comfort of truly opening myself up if I need prayer and support. I know I've acquired this through a less than handful via MJ but joining the henhouse kind of narrows the many to a few, i can be more open with AND be supportive if need be!
3- I know with all our different personalities and ages and experiences we can share, teach, learn new ideas and old ways!! No matter how old I am,l'm a learner first and foremost and a teacher secondly.
4- I LOVE giving....so I have an opportunity to give here.
5- There are more opportunities to grow, develop, nature and flourish via the small group we are in and I love it!.
Now to find a bit more time to visit! Spring has sprung here and flower gardening with so many ideas plus getting Sara ready for graduation is keeping me busy.
I'm so thankful that Heather invited me. Debbie invited me last year and we were still bouncing back from covid here so it wasn't good timing.
This year i needed this and I'm happy to be a part of this amazing talented caring group of farmsisters/wildflowers!!
And inspirational!
Thank you Dianna.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 07 2025 10:28:09 PM |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2025 : 3:51:42 PM
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Beautiful words, Dianna.
Debbie - so happy you are sharing these again, such beautiful reminders that we are in such a beautiful place, surrounded by beautiful souls. xo |
Dreamer42
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