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| JojoNH |
Posted - Sep 06 2011 : 3:03:07 PM
I have been very late in getting certain things out to folks I have bartered and swapped with. This is due to a very scary situation that needed to be addressed and is taking longer than expected to do so.
I have had someone threaten my home, family and life. . . I am dealing with the police and the court and have an order of protection while they are looking for the individual. We will be before a judge later this month and I am looking to get medical help for the individual in question.
The only reason I am sharing this with everyone, I simply need for all of you to understand my actions. . . or lack of actions. . . I needed to be sure my family would be safe . . . now, I can go back to doing all the things I normally do without worrying all the time.
So forgive me if you are waiting on something from me. . . I have your things and they are in the mail or about to be mailed . . . and I hope that you will all understand my situation a little better.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
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| JojoNH |
Posted - Nov 16 2011 : 02:51:33 AM
Thanks Laurie!!
The first fair went well, a few sales, however, the contacts were the best part. Handing out my business card, talking to people, offering my services, it was all good.
Looking forward to this Saturday's fair. . .it's a big one and lots of folks come to it. Saying my prayers for lots of sales.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| laurentany |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 2:53:50 PM
Hi Joanna-
Thanks for checking in and updating us. I'm sorry you are still having to deal with this issue, but glad as you said that it is in the hands of the courts now.
Good luck at the fairs this coming weekend! I hope you Sell Sell Sell!
Farmgirl Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 2:01:02 PM
Hi Everyone,
Thought I would give another update. . . I have yet another court date the first of December, the person is sending mail to our home in her name. . . using our address as though it is hers. Sigh, at least she will need to answer to the court as to why she is doing it and to explain why she has not set up her court ordered counseling.
That aside, I am trying to get my business life going again. I am receiving sales through my Etsy shop which is wonderful! I have to local fairs to do, one this weekend and one next weekend. Hoping to do well at both. At least if I have orders to fill, things to make, it helps me feel better. . . not to mention the fact that it is my only means of income at this time.
Anyway, I want to say a Big Thank you to all of you for your continued support in this matter. Your emails, cards, letters and surprise packages have truly lifted my spirits and remind me I am not alone!!
May God Bless each and every one of you!!
Joanna
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 09:21:05 AM
Hey JoJo......are you ok? Haven't heard back from you!
Sis
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
"Why couldn't I have been born Rich instead of So Good Looking?" |
| queenmushroom |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 08:32:17 AM
Jo, glad things are looking up for you. I pray that the God keeps you under this sheltering arms. I pray that the person giving you problems gets healed and sees the error in his/her ways.
Lorie |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Oct 17 2011 : 09:51:19 AM
thank you so much for your kind words!! It is a daily struggle to get back on my feet. If I had work, I would feel better. Hoping my online sales will start to pick up along with my custom orders.
All in God's good time!
Thank you for thinking of me. . . it means the world to me!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| lisalisa |
Posted - Oct 17 2011 : 09:01:56 AM
Oh, Joanna, I'm so sorry to hear about your horrible problem! Hopefully, the worst is behind you and you know that you are moving forward. But I do believe that sometimes just treading water to stay afloat is better than sinking. Really.
God bless and many warm hugs and positive thoughts from here in PA!
---Lisa
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| JojoNH |
Posted - Oct 12 2011 : 12:13:18 PM
Thanks Sis!! Thanks Mom!! Things are slowly getting better. Just need to stay positive and pray that folks will continue making purchases with me on Etsy, my blog and my website.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Oct 12 2011 : 11:23:53 AM
JoJo, I just read all this. I'm so sorry for all your troubles!
Love&Prayers from Me and Mama,
(Big Sis)
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
"Why couldn't I have been born Rich instead of So Good Looking?" |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Oct 06 2011 : 02:48:13 AM
Hi Laurie,
Thank you so much for the prayers! I believe God has a hand in everything we do, this is just one of those moments when you need to believe in him above all else.
I do not blame anyone who separated themselves from me during this trying time. . . so much violence in the world, they were protecting their families and themselves. . . most of us truthfully would do the same thing under these circumstances.
What I have learned through all of this is amazing. . . stay the course, do what's right and all will work out in the end. . .and it has. The individual is receiving much needed medical care, I am getting my life back and appreciating the things I took for granted and most importantly, reaffirmed my faith.
We still have our home listed for sale, it would be nice to live closer to my son. . . however, if we end up staying I would not be the least bit disappointed!! I truly love it here. . . it's me!! LOL! There is nothing better than waking up and watching the sunrise over the mountain. . .seeing all the wildlife, listening to the peace and tranquility that surrounds us here.
As my online business grows, I will be able to spend more time developing my designs, creating new pieces and patterns to offer for sale and to continue doing what I love best. . . helping others in need. . .whether it's helping a family in need or someone just starting out in a business of their own, being able to help them in some way has always been something I simply love to do most of all.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 8:17:43 PM
Oh JOanna,
I am so happy to hear that things have taken a turn for the better for you! It saddens me that people would avoid you because of the situation you were in. Although I do not know the details, it seems to me that this is when a person needs friends and support the most. Shame on them! (sorry if that sounds judgemental, but...)
Anyhooo- I will continue to say a prayer for you, and will pray for the success of your online business. Any news with the sale of your home? Are you still trying to move? Good luck with everything- I pray that it all works out in your favor.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 08:59:37 AM
Thank you Everyone!!! I can feel all your love and support!!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| Karrieann |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 08:29:09 AM
Joanna... you're in my heart and prayers!
(((HUGS)))
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus ...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
My Etsy ...Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures ...http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures
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| Cherime |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 08:09:40 AM
Praying for abundance, peace and absence of fear for those around you.
CMF |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 05:00:16 AM
Good morning Everyone,
Wanted to give you an update on my situation. I did receive a one year order of protection, with the maximum protection allowed. Also was successful in having the court order personal counseling to the individual for a year, needing to report her progress monthly. this will help with other aspects of the situation further down the road.
All of this has taken a real toll on my. I am exhausted, folks locally do not wish to have me around due to the fear factor. . .hoping that subsides in the near future. . and it has also cost me lots of work.I keep praying I am doing things the way God wishes and keep plugging away each day.
The good news is my depression over all this is lifting, I have been hearing from some of you by emails, cards and surprise pkgs. . . please know how much that has lifted my spirits and makes me feel loved!!
My focus has changed to put all my effort into my online business and I am praying for success in this area. Since no one locally will hire me to teach my sewing lessons. .. it will be a necessity to sell on line.
A Huge Thank You to all of you for your continued support and encouragement during these trying times. You have been my life line when I truly needed one!!!
Big Hugs and lots of love to all of you!!!!
Joanna
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| Marcy |
Posted - Oct 03 2011 : 05:22:16 AM
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated. What a horrible thing to go through, I'm so sorry.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 12:22:10 PM
Yow. Sounds horrible. While I'm not on your "I owe" list, if I were, I'd be the first to tell you to keep your priorities straight and put me waaaaay after life, limb and habitat. Blessings, kiddo. |
| sissysquilts |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 08:44:06 AM
Joanna I'm so sorry you are going through this! I only usually read the swap threads but came across this today. Prayers and hugs are coming your way farmgirl for you and your family :)
Sissy
"Life does not seem regular and established when there is no apple-tree in the yard and about the buildings, no orchards blooming in the May and laden in the September, no baskets heaped with the crisp smooth fruits; without all these I am still a foreigner, sojourning in a strange land." [L.H. Bailey, "The Apple-Tree", 1922] |
| Lieberkim |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 2:15:06 PM
Joanna, how did this turn out? Are you well and safe????
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
| janiee |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 12:06:04 PM
Joanna--please take care of your family first! i am one of the girls your have something for and believe me, it is NOT a problem! priorities, girlfriend, priorities! will be praying for you and yours!
hugs
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| sherrye |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 07:45:07 AM
sending hugs sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| Christy925 |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 7:19:02 PM
Joanna....I'm so sorry you are going through this. I don't normally read all the different threads...just happened across this one today. On Sept 6th, the same day you made this thread. According to the post you made in the Apron Swap thread and the email I received from you...you mailed my package out on Sept 6th and that I should have it by Thursday the 8th. Just letting you know that today is Sept 20th, I have not received the package. In case you have tracking on it or anything...thought you'd need to know.
Farmgirl Sister #2315 |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 3:18:54 PM
Thank you so much all of you!! It has been a huge stress on us and the very good news is they have at least located her. . . now we have a court date coming up this month and I hope to get her into a treatment facility. It has been a very difficult time and trying to live life without speaking about it has been hard as well.
God is watching over us and I am feeling better knowing things are finally going in a better direction.
Thank you again for all your wonderful messages and prayers!
Hugs to all of you!
Joanna
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
www.JoannasHomeStudio.com "Keeping traditions alive a stitch at a time"
http://twitter.com/NHJoanna |
| classygram |
Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 03:24:26 AM
Joanna I'm sending prayers your way, Please make your main concern being, taking care of you and your family. This has to be the number one thing you focus on. Stay close to the Lord and he will guide you through. And know that all your farmgirl sisters are here for you. Hugs,Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
| natesgirl |
Posted - Sep 06 2011 : 11:07:33 PM
Joanna...Please!!!! Be safe and be sure your family is safe!!!! I don't know of a single woman on here who would fault you needin time for this situation. You will be in my prayers!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
