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| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 1:12:04 PM
I just wanted to leave a little bit of encouragement here. I am so thankful for the friendships I have made here at MJF. These friends are ones that I know I can always count on for encouragement in anything I face. I know that it's here I can come and share my heart, sometimes even sharing things that I wouldn't trust to friends IRL. Know that you all have been SO good and gracious to me. You have seen me at my best and some of my worst and I almost always have received nothing but encouragement and love from you all and that has made me want to stay here all the more.
Just a little word I want to share from Proverbs that is SO IMPORTANT in life, whether you believe the word of God or not, it is truth. Proverbs 16:23-25 says, "Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Think what the opposite would bring....unkind words would bring bitterness to the soul  and bad health to the body. There's also another proverb that says that "the tongue has the power of life and death."
So, that said, I want to thank you all for bringing life when I need it and for speaking encouraging words. This truly is a happy, uplifting place and I pray that it always stays that way. Keep up the good work and remember (another wise saying, not from the Bible but oh so good)... if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 1:17:56 PM
Minnie, I think, Siobhan, just wanted to share this with us. :) She always has such beautiful posts and I think she just wanted to remind us that no matter what happens in real life, we can turn on our computers and find peace and friendship here. We are always here for eachother.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
| minnie |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 12:51:43 PM
I may be wrong and speaking outa place, but I think someone has spoke ill of you, or someone you care about, if so, just remember to let it go, that makes you the better person, and hopfully that person was misunderstood or is sorry. |
| laurentany |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 8:46:48 PM
Amen Siobhan! Thank you for all that you add to this wonderful "family"
Smiles,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| monicarose |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 7:51:57 PM
This is such wisdom....love it on these forums also!
Living for today! aka: Paper Rose (Farmgirl# 1780) whoohoo!http://mysistersgardenofthetreasurecoast.blogspot.com/ |
| craftbug |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 2:07:50 PM
I like this one also: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine...Prov.17:22 I just love reading all these posts because you all show each other so much love, caring and sharing everything, it meets needs on the deepest levels. hugs!
Make my words soft and tender, for I may have to eat them. :) |
| natesgirl |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 05:43:47 AM
I have met so many wonderful and helpful people here. I talk about you girls all the time. My DH says it has actually made a difference in my life that he can see since I found the forum. He encourages me to post things that happen and has actually said 'I bet the girls on MJ would have a hayday with that story!' whenever something cute or funny happens! He loves the site as much as I do and will sit with me to read all the posts and make comments for me to add to some of the threads.
This place is a little bit of heaven on earth (Is the internet actually 'on' earth? lol) and it's because of the lovely ladies who are here!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 04:11:49 AM
Thank you for that uplifting reminder Siobhan. I feel the same way you do about this forum. I have made so many wonderful contacts here. Every day my Farmgirl Sisters are in my thoughts and my conversations. Truely a blessing.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World! |
| Betty J. |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 01:23:25 AM
I had a boss that told me one time when I was feeling mighty nasty that "you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." How right she was.
Betty in Pasco |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 11:05:07 PM
Oh yes Proverbs! That was so thoughtful of you to post this much needed reminder...Words do hurt and they are never forgotten. We are so good to and for each other. What a Blessing it has been to find you all. At my worst and best I so cherish all my girls for all the kind and encouraging words and prayers. That's what it's all about...Love one another! Amen!
Hugs and Blessings,
Darlene
Sister 1922
The road to a friends house is never to long! |
| Lin |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 10:04:53 PM
Corrine, kindness doesn't always mean you have to "bite your tongue". Sometimes difficult people need to hear a bit of honesty, and even though I know that often makes waves, it sometimes resolves issues. Kindness comes in many different forms and I believe that if your heart is good and you are trying to accomplish good, it's okay to speak your message. Hugs, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 9:06:30 PM
thankyou for the reminder. i am dealing with two rather difficult people right now and am having trouble always biting my tongue.
http://www.alittlebitofred.webs.com/ |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 6:32:24 PM
AMEN and AMEN!!!
A blessed place indeed!
THANK YOU ALL!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Lin |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 6:01:36 PM
Thank you Siobhan for your kind words and for sharing so much with all of us! You are what helps make this such a positive experience for all of us! Your sincere honesty absolutely flows!!! Hugs and prayers to you, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 5:43:04 PM
Siobhan, that is so true. I love Proverbs. I can always go there and find something I need at that moment. I need to go there right now! I have always said that last line alot. It's so true. I am so glad you feel so at home here. I do too. I have been to other forums but have never felt like I do here. So at home with all my farmgirl sisters. I feel so close to so many of you. I guess I'll be hanging around here for a long time.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 1:14:10 PM
Thank you so much Siobhan for your sweet and thoughtful words. I love reading the psalms and Proverbs. They are so uplifting.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
