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| Julia |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 12:48:56 PM
It has come to my attention that I have possibly offended some of you. I was told that my posts have been selfish and that I speak to much of my husband who passed away a little over a year ago. It has cause some to feel put off by me and makes them not want to respond to posts I leave.
Please know that this has not at all been my intent. I only want to be encouraging and helpful, so if I have offended you, if you would send me an email, I would like to give a personal apology to you.
I am sorry for any negative, selfish or unproductive comments I have made. I have been on the forum since 2005 or so, and love it here. I have learned so much from you all, and want to be a help not a hinderance.
So, again, with all my heart, I am sorry to anyone I have offended, and pushed away, it truly was unintentional. 
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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| Julia |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 4:08:45 PM
Oh Jeannie, you are so sweet, thanks for the kind words! You're the best!
Rae, I am well, always one foot in front of the other, always holding tight to the Lords hand. He is good. My arm is healing well, the Dr. is very pleased with the progress I have made with the amount of damage done to the arm. A wedding in Sept, 2 new grands in Oct. The sun is shining... thanks for asking!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 3:06:14 PM
Very glad you hear it Julie!!
Hugs!!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 2:44:48 PM
There are not too many folks on this board more sincere, honest, and loving than our dear Julia. So glad things are better! Julia walks a path of faith and forgiveness, and I so admire it.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Old Spirit |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 1:05:10 PM
Julia I enjoy your posts so just keep on a writing. By the way girl how are you doing???
I have been busy wrapped up with my life
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 2:17:14 PM
Glad you and the "offended" have settled things. But, "the offended" as you so politely call her, chose to be offended. You owe no apology for her selfishness . . . A chip can only be on your shoulder if you allow it to be. Being offended is a choice and we can and should chose not to be. I get so tired of people that want us to do the egg shell dance . . . hey we farmgirls want to use our eggs for baking great goodies for our families . . . not for tip-toeing on the shells!
Hugs & Blessings,
Brenda
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| dandelionhouse |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 09:43:52 AM
I think we are always being prepared for things we have no idea about! Joys and sorrow's alike... It is our one constant lesson in learning to KEEP THE FAITH!
Keep your eyes and heart wide open and the joys will far out weigh the sorrows every time!
Many blessings and dandelion wishes!
Deb~ www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.com
" home is where we all craft the life of our dreams." |
| Julia |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 09:25:31 AM
What a sweet post Debbie! I wish I would have thought to do memory boards for Dale's memorial. My brain was on auto pilot. It is amazing how many things I now have to do, that I do them like Dale did. He was a good teacher, preparing me for this time, without realizing he was.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
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| dandelionhouse |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 08:39:49 AM
Julia,
My mother in law just lost her husband of 65 years... They met before world war 11.. it was a wonderful love story from the beginning and they contined to love one another all the years of their marriage in sickness and in health just like they promised they would!
As we put together 9 different memory boards depicting the many chapters of his life, we chose to do a special one just for ROMANCE... there were so many photo's of " just the two of them" from the beginning to the end... We all miss him, and I know she will always miss him deeply....
Continue to heal in what ever form that takes for you... and know he is " still" with you...in your heart for ever!
Best to you!
Deb~
Thanks for your little post on my HOME WORDS page on my little blog!
so sweet of you to stop by and leave a note for me...
I do have a thing for Picket Fences for sure!!!
Deb~ www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.com
" home is where we all craft the life of our dreams." |
| Julia |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 9:00:23 PM
God is faithful. I like being able to put this all behind me.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 8:50:25 PM
That's great Julia! God can always restore
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 8:43:23 PM
Good to hear Julia. Then the offender has a heart. I will pray for her. We can all make amends. Good for her.
Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| AsiyahK |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 6:04:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Julia
Wanted you all to know that the 'offended' and I have made amends. Your sweet posts helped bring it about. All is well on the homefront. Thanks!
Yay!!!
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| Mikki |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 5:41:27 PM
Aww I am so sorry you feel this way. I have talked a lot about my Mom also, and I was afraid of the same thing. I know this group of farmgirls are very patient and understanding. blessings to you!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
"Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyway" ***John Wayne
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| Julia |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 5:32:57 PM
Wanted you all to know that the 'offended' and I have made amends. Your sweet posts helped bring it about. All is well on the homefront. Thanks!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
http://www.myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com/
http://www.iglitteredthecat.blogspot.com/
http://www.glitterandgrunge.com/ (turner hill studio)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TurnerHillStudio/ |
| solilly |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 6:33:41 PM
I'm with Nicole. She is so right. Love and hugs Lilly 
learning the life I always wanted. |
| texdane |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 6:01:35 PM
Whoever posted that you "offended" them for talking about your hubby, should apologize to YOU.
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| JoyIowa |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 4:22:33 PM
You just keep lovin' us other farmgirls!!! I get soooo much from this place, it sometimes just takes my breath away. A thought I agreed to pass along about 25 years ago when my dad died: The conversation went something like this:
Mark: Wow! You must have really loved your dad.
Me:Yeah! He was the best!
Mark: I know
Me: (Looking up in disbelief) How can you say that? You never knew my dad.
Mark: No, But I can see in you, the love he had for you.
The conversation went on a bit and then: (This is the part I agreed to share whenever I can)
Never apologize for crying for a loved one. Rather think of each tear as a piece of him/her that was left with you. Sometimes memories, thoughts, looks, but sometimes a daisy, a cloud, or even a fork, but all valuable.
Now when I cry, I just think of all the good. And tell those that tell me it's not normal to cry once in awhile after 25 years to go jump in a lake.
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
| acairnsmom |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 4:10:57 PM
Good grief (literally!). You're hubby passed away very recently in your way of thinking. My sister's hubby passed over 10 years ago and it's still fresh for her. You are still in morning and your words and posts will reflect that. If that person can't handle your grief they need not respond to your posts. Some people have a hard time with other peoples sadness, it makes them uncomfortable. That is fine, but they don't need to add to your emotional state. I'd say they just aren't mature enough in this area, they will in time understand the need to speak of lost loves. In Jesus' words "forgive them for they know not what they do". Brush the critism off and let the other's who understand now, help you back from your sorrows.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
| AsiyahK |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 11:19:05 AM
Speaking about your husband is a way to keep his memory alive. I've never met you or your dh but the poignancy of your words make me wish I had.
You do what you need to do to grieve and to remember. Any woman would be blessed to love and be loved as you have.
(((Hugs)))
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| Julia |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 11:00:52 AM
Teresa, I will definitly check out the WW thread, didn't know there was one going.
Lillian, I am no longer at the church where my husband pastored. I made a move last summer to be closer to my family. I am still getting to know people in my new church, but they have been very kind to me. I don't talk much about Dale there as they didn't know him, so it feels odd to me to share things about him. As I get to know people better, I will probably come easier.
You girls are the best!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
http://www.myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com/
http://www.iglitteredthecat.blogspot.com/
http://www.glitterandgrunge.com/ (turner hill studio)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TurnerHillStudio/ |
| Karrieann |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 10:46:35 AM
hey Julia...
here's a
BIG (((HUG)))
for you!
:o)
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 10:37:32 AM
Where you are, we will meet you. And right now you are going through grief, and I have been blessed by the way you have so lovingly expressed your feelings. It touches my heart. So, hang in there, lean into the Lord, and stay here among friends - even if we have never "officially met". We are girlfriends in God and farmgirl friends here on MJF. :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| sewsweet |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 07:47:25 AM
It's important to speak from the heart. If you can't do it here, I don't know where you can. Keep sharing your memories and thoughts about your DH. There is nothing offensive about doing so. Shame on the person who would complain about such a thing, I can only assume they were having a bad day and took it out on you because their comments make no sense.
Hope you are feeling better about things now.
Take care,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #1191 |
| Annab |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 03:32:43 AM
True, true
If somebody doesn't like something, they aren't being forced to watch read or participate.
So what's the problem!? |
| goneriding |
Posted - Apr 11 2010 : 9:42:57 PM
I've never been offended by your or anyone's remarks on here. The truck driver is coming out in me right now as I don't understand that if someone doesn't like someone's posts, don't.read.them. Fairly simple, I should think! There are plenty of posts on this board to pick and choose what you'd like to peruse.
Personally, I feel it's pretty d*mn tacky to pm or email someone about how selfish they are for posting about a real, heartfelt feeling. I'm not a widow but have lost others in my family and surely it's therapeutic to write/talk to other farmgirls. You have to work it out! Don't hold it in!!
For some 'venting'-type of entertainment, please read my blog, http://lostadventuresintrucking.blogspot.com .
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