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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 09:13:25 AM
Hey ladies!
Our farmgirl Princess 'Mater needs our support right now. I don't know if you have been reading her articles or not:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/MJFBlog/
But the short of it is this:
They bought a new house in a green community hoping to improve their familie's lives. It hasn't- at least not yet. The building of the house has been one trial after another, the HOA that they live in has been a nuisance to say the _least_. Paint colors, carpet colors, building inspections, appliances, moving companies, floods- they all have gone awry. It seems life few things are going the way planned.
Now her house has had a flood and destroyed much of what they have including damage to the house. Her daughter is having a hard time adjusting to the new location and new school.
And the cherry on top of it all? The dog just bit their daughter! Her last article said that her computer got destroyed in the flood and she was using a borrowed computer. So I am not sure when she will read this. But if you girls could think of something loving to do to show our care for her- that would be great. Even leaving a message her to let her know we are thinking of her would be great!
Thanks All!
Alee
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| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 05:28:57 AM
I just wanted to stop in and say that I am sorry about what you are going through right now. I know how hard it can be to try to do what you think is best for everyone and have things seem to blow up for awhile. Take a deep breath and know that you will get through this! There will be better days ahead. You are still very blessed with your family and that is the most important. All of your farmgirl friends are here for you and I'm sure they (including me) are saying prayers for you. Keep the faith and hang in there.
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
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| windypines |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 04:58:25 AM
Dear Princess, keep pushing ahead. No matter how small the steps are, they will all add up in the end. Hang in there kid.
Michele |
| UrbanChick |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 02:39:09 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. I know how frustrating HOA's can be. I hope things are on the turn for the better for you and that you will find confort here at MJF. Hugs, Ayako
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 02:06:06 AM
Your dear Highness; I am so sorry to hear of all these dominoes falling at once; when you feel really bad, read Brenda's post a coupla times, she is so right on. Sometimes we really have to strain to see the silver lining, and sometimes the clouds don't clear for alot longer than we thought it would take. But, take heart. You are one spunky determined farmgal with a vision, and down the road, you will look back on this time with a deep satisfaction because you will have overcome and moved forward! My heart goes out to both you and Brenda, and my hat is off to you both! Love and hugs, Nance |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 11:09:15 PM
sending you a great big hug..and all of my farmgirl friends that are going through some tough times..I want to say..a great big hug to you..know that your farmgirl sisters are behind you, helping to cheer you on and to lift you up when the days are rough. know that we love and care about you all.
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 10:48:40 PM
Dear Princess Mater,
I am so sorry for all your troubles. As for the silver lining, I am not sure that all situations have silver linings, but I do believe these situations help "grow us up" and make us stronger. I have had perhaps the worst last 6 monthes of my life including pneumonia, 3 surgeries, a broken cheekbone, bruised kidney and a concussion, and we are still living in turmoil after our flood in our house from a broken hose for the icemaker. Our furniture is still in storage while we wait for the SLOW insurance and construction workers to decide if we ever shall have a floor and kitchen cupboards again. During the course of all this, my husband, who is a paramedic, was switched back to working nights, which only added to the chaos and complicated our lives that much more. Because of the physical challenges that presented themselves this year, I cancelled doing my antique shows at least for now, which is something I really loved. This week we lost our "borrowed" location for the pigs when our friends had a falling out with the inlaws who own the land. Though we had nothing to do with it, we were guilty by association and now, once we finish the Rockford Fair this weekend we will need to vacate . . . which means we walk away from 19 hogs that we were going to sell for butcher (or about $5000 earnings to put it in more realistic terms.) So at this point, I am not seeing a silver lining either. I am however seeing lessons. I am being tought perserverance. I am being shown what is important in life and what is not . . . which is ultimately spending time with my loved ones. While the house, job, financial security, activities such as the kids having the experience of raising livestock or my putting on antique shows are all good things, none of it matters if in our busyness of life we lose sight of what is important. These "problems" help me keep my perspective and focus where it should be. These problems also teach us that we are not meant to be "islands" and that no matter how self-sufficient we may be, we still need the love and support of others. My hugs and prayers are with you. Silver lining? Maybe not. But life lessons? Definitely.
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
| Libbie |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 8:30:52 PM
Okay, my dear Princess...
You just take an internal step back, a couple of deep breaths and know that you have a whole flock of farmgirls out here sending you our best. That all sounds overwhelming, to say the least, but, it will pass. I know that sounds pretty trite, but it will. So you give that dog a bonk on the nose, you daughter a big hug and yourself a bubble bath...even if you have to rent a hotel room to do it! But seriously, during the times that I have really felt like things are falling apart, I have really somehow been able to get through it - and I've felt so proud of myself afterward. I KNOW that this will be the case with you. LOVE,
XOXO, Libbie
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 1:06:44 PM
I have been reading her column. the trials and tribulations...........MB
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| myfairlady636 |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 09:54:55 AM
Hi There-
I know how hard change can be and it does seem like one bad thing happens after another when you make a decision that you think will benefit your family. I am confident that your change is for the better and that it will work out great!
My husband is a finish carpenter, and I have seen it so many times that building or remodeling a house together certainly puts any marriage to the test. Did I mention that my husband is a carpenter.. tee hee.. I just thought it would be nice to hear from another somebody that has learned. Take for example...when it seems like that potty chair will NEVER be out of the bathroom... suddenly it is and you look back and say... WE DID IT!!!! We had to deal with alot of yuck... but WE DID IT! and you will too. Keep your chin up and your smile on ... you can do it.
My Fair Lady |
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