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| CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 12:47:44 PM
I just shut down my website and my etsy shop...<sigh> I know it needed to be done, life has just gotten too busy, and it does feel good to know that I don't have that pressure on my mind to be making and posting all the time, but still. Bittersweet, I guess. I know my farmgirls will understand. :)
Sarah
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Nov 23 2015 : 02:36:10 AM
Sarah it's totally okay to stop, I've done it. It's time to re-group and give yourself some rest.
http://www.naturemaiden.com/ Handcrafted Soap & Candles
http://saratoga-rose.blogspot.com/ My published books & other writing.
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ Filled with everything I love!
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| Needle |
Posted - Nov 13 2015 : 4:51:45 PM
Haven't been on in a few days. My cousin and last of my family (aunts, uncles and cousins) passed away leaving me as next of kin. He's in IL and I'm down here in FL. His passing was a shock and now I'm over welmed with making arrangements, phone calls, and legal paperwork long distance. My advice to you all is make a plan for your passing so your loved ones don't have to. I know I am. And not just a will. List accounts, legal papers, phone numbers and contacts etc. All I can say is that although I don't mind doing this for him, it's overwhelming!
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
| cajungal |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 06:48:20 AM
Sarah, you are certainly loved and supported here. Life has different 'chapters' and different 'seasons'. You'll make it through and start new chapters.
Sometimes, I think women deal with these changes more than men do. Our identities get wrapped up in our kids, the appearance of our homes, our reputation as wives, our reputation among our friends,etc... It can be difficult when we have to let one of those identities go.
For me, it was very difficult to adjust to life when, after homeschooling my children for 20 years, my youngest went to college. Who was I if I wasn't a homeschooling mom anymore? That was 2 years ago and it's just now that I'm finding a new groove.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 06:45:08 AM
Sarah, we all need a little less stress... I know I do. Hang in there, rest and regroup. There might be a different way of selling that has less stress and work to it. You just never know, when one door shuts.... another one opens. Good Luck! 
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 04:53:26 AM
Judy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We have a wonderful group of caring women here at MJF and I am glad that we can be here to provide some support and Farmgirl hugs.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
| Needle |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 03:49:08 AM
Good morning sisters. You have no idea how good it feels to have you all! I'm an only child and had 3 cousins. Last night my cousin Mark passed away up in IL. He was the last family I had. I'm blessed with 3 beautiful daughters and a loving husband. Still it's a lonely feeling.
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 26 2015 : 04:34:20 AM
Breaks are always good and you will be back with more creative ideas & loads to share! Good luck getting caught up with life.
Dawn in IL |
| CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Oct 25 2015 : 1:24:20 PM
Thanks everyone for your sweet words of encouragement! It's been so helpful. I knew you guys would get it. I only wish I could rest and regroup, but that's part of the reason it had to go, was because there was no time to spare for my business. I 'm sure it is only for a season though. And of course, I will keep creating and sharing here what all I'm doing. Thanks you all for your devoted support!
Sarah
Psalm 18:1-3
I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised... |
| Noreen |
Posted - Oct 24 2015 : 08:15:13 AM
Hello Sarah,
I am. Noreen in Vermont. I know I have said it before but we all really should make an effort to have a farm girl day in Vermont. I had a really tough summer with knee pain and I finally got a knee replacement on Sept. 30th. Hopefully, by this spring I will be really out and about again. It has been a frustrating year. I can't wait to be active again. Let us try a get together this spring, it will be something nice to look forward to. What do you think?
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Oct 24 2015 : 07:52:10 AM
Bittersweet for sure. I just shut down my little corner at the local antique and collectible shop. Ella Bella Vintage Collectibles---I miss it already but knew I had to do it and get on with other things.
Enjoy Life
MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Oct 23 2015 : 07:52:36 AM
Sarah, through the years I have had to let go of many good things. Sometimes I was overwhelmed; other times as Winnie said the season for it had passed. One thing I do know and believe is that when one door closes in due season another one will open.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| Needle |
Posted - Oct 23 2015 : 06:55:12 AM
Sara, I know how you feel. I've had to take a step back several times. Remember everything happens for a reason. The day will come when you will say now I get it. That was a good thing. And knowing your sisters are here to support you will help a lot. Hugs!!
Farm Girl Sister #6566
The road of life is made smoother when traveled with someone you love. |
| katmom |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 10:42:54 PM
Sarah,,, Take a deep breath and enjoy Nini's sweet graphic... everything works out for a reason... hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 9:23:22 PM
Sarah, take a deep breath of fresh air and say thank you. Enjoy this very moment...smells, sights, sounds. I had to do what you did when I found out I had fibromyalgia. The occupational therapist asked me to write down what I did each day of the week. She reviewed it and said...now cut this in half. Gulp! But she was right. I had to for my health. It is soon hard to do. But you will adjust and life will be a lot less stressful. God bless.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 7:59:23 PM
Farmgirl Sister #1974
www.papercraftingwithnini.ctmh.com
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 7:54:21 PM
Sarah - I do understand how sad it is when you have to make a decision like that. Be proud of what you have accomplished, and remember that it's only a chapter that is coming to a close, not the whole storybook! :) Wonderful things are in store - take a deep, cleansing breath, get some rest, and then, when you're ready, rise to face the new day, and SHINE! Honestly, I believe this with all my heart: Wonderful things ARE in store! Revel in the excitement and anticipation of that which has yet to come! Big hugs to you, sister! Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
www.papercraftingwithnini.ctmh.com
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 4:06:19 PM
Sarah, I think there are things in our life that have a "season" sometimes. It is hard to realize that sometimes a good idea and passion is really not going to continue. I hope that in the weeks to come, you will be able to have some peace about your decision and see new opportunities to fill that space which will be just as exciting and fulfilling.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 3:15:05 PM
Sarah,
I know exactly how you feel. Two years ago I had to back off, in a BIG way, from sewing aprons for my blogspot, Facebook page, Farmers Market and Craft shows/bazaars! Burned out! Overwhelming health challenges! It's difficult to refocus, rearrange priorities, etc.
Hang in there and enjoy the rest!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| CindyG |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 2:48:32 PM
Bittersweet is the exact right word, and it can be very hard to focus on the sweet rather than the bitter. But congratulate yourself on a wise decision, and really doing some of the "self care" mentioned in previous posts.
You've given yourself the gift of time
Cindy |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 1:53:16 PM
Sarah...It is hard when you know you should do something but then it is part of who you are and your passion...
but it has gotten in the way of Real Life. Boy do I understand that!! Just take a deep breath and know that
it is time to go onto the next leg of your Journey. A new Reality for sure but... Life is always more
exciting when we shake things up a little! So just find a little more "You" time and enjoy having less Stress in your life.
Farmgirl Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 1:38:51 PM
Sometimes we need to step back and regroup. I don't know that I could keep up with demand from an etsy shop. Take care of yourself and rest - you've done the best thing you could, even though you don't like to do it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 1:23:46 PM
Sarah
So sorry to hear that you had to shut it down. But glad you don't have to feel too pressured by it all for awhile. Take care of yourself and life will get back on track. I will send up a prayer for you.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
