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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Nov 17 2008 : 8:41:55 PM
This is hard to write but she lost her battle to cancer this evening in the hospital with her family around her. She went back into the hospital last night and they knew this was the end. She was in no pain when she passed away.
She appreciated every card that was sent, it reminded her that her life mattered to each of you and she made a difference in this world, she certainly has in mine.
Now I have a request for you farmgirls. I would like to do a presentation to her husband and children of all the ways her live mattered to each of us. If she made things for you or shared with you, could you write them down and send them to me. I want to give back the love that she gave to me.
If you need her address to send cards to her family, let me know as well.
She has forever printed love on my heart and I will never forget her love towards me......
Farmgirl #39
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - Nov 23 2008 : 08:40:42 AM
I found out today that my dear friend Clare has passed away. You would have to look up my start date on this forum, but soon after finding this forum, Clare found me. She emailed me after reading my response to a topic about what magazines we subscribe to. We were both magazine junkies, and it turned out our tastes were quite similar. We were instantly sisters. We wrote each other real snail mail letters, sewed each other gifts just because and encouraged each other in our walk with God. Her family was always topic number one and I feel as if I know them from her words and the pictures she sent. She made me a beautiful half apron from Christmas fabric of green and gold and red cardinals; it was the first apron ever made for me and it hangs in my kitchen year around. I have so many gifts she made me, and what is amazing is so many other women do too!! She had so much to give!
I am broken-hearted at her loss. I am so sorry for the experience that Steve and her precious children are going through. My prayers are with you all. Your wife and mother left no doubt with any of us about how much she loved you; loved being with and doing for you.
I am so blessed to have known her. The media of course magnifies the bad when it comes to meeting people on-line. (And if it keeps our kids safer, so be it) but I made a true friend in Clare and I will truly miss her.
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 1:55:22 PM
I set aside some quiet time today in honor of Clare...her funeral service was sometime today...
Her spirit will linger on.... so our hearts will always remember her sweet spirit.
Stephanie
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| amyartgirl |
Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 1:25:58 PM
Wow, it has been awhile since I have been on here....saying prayers for her family. I remember reading about her battle with cancer :(
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 4:54:12 PM
I didn't know Clare well but it is always a blow to lose someone dear. There is an empty spot in the world where she used to be, my thoughts and prayers are with her family
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 4:50:59 PM
That is so sad.....I'm very sorry to hear of her passing. From reading her past posts, I know she put up a good battle. She's at peace and out of pain now. My condolences to her family. Judy
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| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 12:29:42 PM
Even though I never met Clare on the farmgirl connection, like someone said earlier, we farmgirls are still all connected at heart and her passing has touched me deeply. To read all the posts and feel the love that flowed between her and others is inspiring. It's always hard to be left behind when a loved one passes on but I would think it's especially hard around the holiday season. I'll be keeping her family and all of you, especially you, Carol Sue, in my prayers.
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311
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| Lainey |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 09:22:40 AM
Carol Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about Clare. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and loved ones at this time. Her sweet spirit will be greatly missed.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 08:25:13 AM
How sad. We can be thankful that she is no longer in pain.
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 05:47:29 AM
Even though I never met Clare in person, her bravery and the fineness of her spirit and courage will be part of me for the rest of my life. It was an honor to 'know' her and be a witness to her journey. I grieve for Clare and I pray for strength for her family. It's easy to say that someone was 'one of a kind', but Clare was just that. She really was.
Farmgirl Sister #50
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| sunshine |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 04:57:51 AM
I know I am not farm girl of the month but I Think Clare's family should be for next month ( just all of use make them them that way) to let them know that they are loved during the holiday season. I loved clare she was such a great friend to me we exchanged things with each other often. She sent me ME mags and I sent her a yoyo quilt as just a few of the things that passed between us her presents here on the forum will be greatly missed. Much love to her in heaven and her family here on earth.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 04:05:53 AM
Hearing about Clare's passing yesterday left me feeling out of sorts and strange. It is funny, you know, we all touch each other's hearts in this forum and come to call each other "friend" and yet most of us have never actually met. But still, when one of us passes or moves on, there is a hole left behind. I never met Clare, even though she was a PA girl like me...but I often thought of her up there in the northeast corner....wondering what yummy quilts she would be working on. It is so good to know that in the end, so many of our farmgirls gave a piece of themselves to her so that she could know that at any given moment, someone had her in their hearts. Rest peacefully, Clare, the fight is over...may you spend your days wrapped in the quilt of God's love.
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 04:01:42 AM
Carol Sue,
Thank you for letting us know of Clare's passing into glory. We will surely miss her, she was so loving to all and I know she is no longer suffering from the cancer. Her husband and family we'll be in my prayers as they have to go on without her in this life. She just exuberated the spirit within her and I hope I am a better soul for having had her for a farmgirl friend. I will remember her fondly and cherish the beautiful quilt blocks she made.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
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neck in hot water...it sings!"
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| PlumCreekMama |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 9:09:18 PM
I am heartbroken to hear we have lost our sister, Clare. She fought the cancer with all the bravery, spirit, and love of life a person could have. My sympathies to her family and friends- she will be missed.
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 8:00:31 PM
Carol Sue I am so sorry to hear about Clare, I didnt know her but she must have been one great lady My prayers are with you and her family
Farm Girl #96
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| bbteacher |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 7:40:46 PM
Carol Sue,
Even though I didn't have the good fortune to get to know Clare, thank you for caring enough to let us know of her passing and for wanting to give back to her family. Even if they just got to read these simple posts-they would know how much she meant to so many and how much she was loved. I'll keep them in my prayers and you too! It's very clear she was dear to you and that she will be sorely missed by you.
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| kmbrown |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 6:56:42 PM
I also looked up Clare's posts since I didn't know her well as I am newer to the forum. How sad to lose such a vibrant soul. My prayers and heartfelt sympathies to her dear husband and sweet children. |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 3:39:31 PM
I was just reading over some of Clare's old posts. This is just so sad. She will be missed.
NANCY JO
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 3:32:57 PM
Carol Sue, I don't believe I knew Clare, but she was one of my farmgirls sisters which means a lot to me! My prayers go out to her family and those that were close to her!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| bohemiangel |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 10:26:18 AM
:( My prayers are with the family and friends, glad she felt her purpose here and passed peacefully. God bless her soul.
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| katmom |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 10:21:13 AM
Oh Carol Sue, yes, please do send me her families address that I may send a condolence card.
I will put some thoughts together about the lovely quilt blocks that I have from her and will send the thoughts to you later today.
With sadness in heart but joy as well to have had the opportunity to e-chat with her and to have some of her blocks in loving memory of her.
Think Pink, ladies & lets hope we do not lose another sister, friend, mother, child or neighbor to cancer.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 09:23:27 AM
how sad to lose a farmgirl sister...prayers for her and those who loved her...
Carol Sue, for those of us who didn't "know" her, will you "share" her with us when you can? I know many of us would like to know more about this special farmgirl... |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 08:31:09 AM
Carol Sue, Thank you for letting us know..I Share their condolences & prayers for her family and you..
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 08:25:39 AM
Thanks so much, Carol Sue, for letting us know. Words do not come easily at times like this, nor does it seem like enough words exist to express what we feel. God be with her family and give them peace. Hugs to all, Nance |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 07:53:42 AM
Oh my goodness, I am so sad for her and her family. Clare was a dear dear sweetheart and a trueblue farmgirl. I will be sending her kids and hubs my best wishes as they get through this hard time.
Jess
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| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 07:38:49 AM
Oh, I am so sad and sorry to hear this news - Clare was such an amazing person in the way she lived her life, and the way her life inspired others of us to live ours to the fullest - every moment. I remember her being so positive, even in the midst of insurmountable grief at the prospect of leaving her family...I so admired her and will continue to do just that. Sending prayers and wishes of peace for her family and all who knew her...
XOXO, Libbie
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