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| proudnanaof3 |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 5:08:16 PM
 Learning my way around and overwhelmed with everything. I found one of MaryJane's books and simply fell in love. So excited in finding my way around and to begin getting involved.
I grew up on a farm but moved to the town when I got married. At times I really miss the simple life and feel that I have lost some of my survival skills.
I have read several post and feel that I have begun to know some of you. I could use any help in getting my feet wet and joining in.
Looking forward in getting to know yall
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington |
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 2:59:35 PM
HI from Jersey Kim! So glad you found us! It is a blast!!!
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 2:17:30 PM
Just jump in, feet and heart first and it will all come natural. This is a wonderful place.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 04:32:09 AM
Kim, So much of what you've written I could sign my name to! My mother passed away a month after I met my husband. We were married a year later and moved in with my dad. Because of that we were all very close and when he passes away 5 years ago (we had 7 wonderful years living with him), I was fine the first month but on the one month anniversary I crashed and burned. It took me a year to "recover." My mom and dad lived with my dad's mother when they got married (I was just repeating what I'd learned!) and Grandma was my best friend when I was young. She passed away a month before I turned 10 and if I ever feel I need a good cry, I think of her.
Since jumping on the Welcome Wagon, I've found so much warmth and love here. I totally understand what you mean about "getting back to my roots and enjoying the memories or growing up on the farm and using the resources that we had instead of all the convenience that I felt I needed." I feel like I've come home. And the most amazing thing is I feel my parents and my grandma's presence with me throughout the day. I told my husband last night, "I feel closer to mom than I have in years."
You've found the right place to heal. You're in my prayers.
God bless -
Karen
P.S. Like Aimee, I start my day here - after I do my devotions. It's like sitting around the table with your sisters (I guess, I don't really have any), chatting about anything, feeling the love. As far as not getting things done, look for Alee's thread where she lists the things she's done each day. That has so inspired me. Yesterday I did the same thing and wrote everything down that I did on a list on our frig. It kept me focused and whenever I took a break, I came to the farm for a boost. I got more done yesterday than I had in...., well, I can't remember how long! |
| proudnanaof3 |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 04:08:23 AM
Thanks for all the welcomes and I agree; everyone is so helpful no matter where I post. The farmgirls that have been around for a while are very quick to reply and help in understanding. I find myself spending too much time in reading post and replying that other things are not getting done around the house.
This is so exciting and good therapy. I also have been enjoying reading MaryJane’s books that I requested from the library and they bought them. Mary Jane seems like such a beautiful lady that I would love to someday meet. I love her advice of getting back to basics and save our earth for our grandchildren. Most of her advice is things that I can remember doing with my grandmother on her farm but I guess I decided to get “modern”. In my reading and posting I feel that I am getting back to my roots and enjoying the memories or growing up on the farm and using the resources that we had instead of all the convenience that I felt I needed. My grandmother raised me and since I lost her 2 years ago and I really miss her. Finding MaryJane has been a way for me to look back and remember how she was before she got so sick; she brings back good memories.
Farmgirl Sister #295
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington |
| Aunt Clemys Farm Girl |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 8:00:30 PM
Welcome to the group, Kim. 
You are going to like it here.
I am looking forward to getting to know y'all pm the forum postings.
Everyone is great with answering questions and sharing similar experiences.
Aunt Clemys Farm Girl
Farm Girl #300
Kansas to Massachusetts |
| bushelnpeck |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 6:25:10 PM
hello from nevada, Kim, i am new to here as well and i am enjoying it so much. you will learn as you go and everyone is helpful and not critical. i have jumped in where i wanted to share and been welcomed everywhere. come often...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all
Emily Dickenson |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 5:30:30 PM
hi kim .. welcome welcome welcome .. you will have much fun here!
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| proudnanaof3 |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 4:49:46 PM
Everyone here is so nice and kind. I love looking around and getting to know everyone better through the other posts. I finally finished reading 2 of MaryJanes books and WOW. Like someone else wrote "makes you want to go out and buy a farm." I also saw the videos and MaryJane is beautiful, I would love to stay in one of her cabins in the woods. She has inspired me to slow down and enjoy what is around me.
By the way, I received my kit today and have already sewed on it. This is so exciting and just what I needed in this stage of my life. 2000 started out rough and still going, I have taken care of several sick parents and grandparents and lost them to a much better place. It is like my life has taken a quick turn and I am now the adult in our family. Enough of that, I am just glad to find a place where I can get myself back to my roots and go on.
Farmgirl Sister #295
If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington |
| Mommyswanson |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 4:37:25 PM
Welcome Kim!!!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
| chickabella |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 2:14:21 PM
Welcome! Feel free to ask anything! No matter where any of us are, or are doing, we all have something to learn from each other.
 Farm blog: http://farmnatters.blogspot.com
Tips blog: http://allingoodhealth.blogspot.com
Heart of Texas Farmgirls Chapter: www.maryjanesfarm.org/HenHouseSnitz/default.asp?CAT_ID=46
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #275 |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 1:14:09 PM
kim .. jump in and swim with the rest of us! WELCOME! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 12:00:00 PM
Kim,
Dont be to hard on yourself about feeling overwhelmed. There is a lot here, but in no time you will be able to wander around it like you have been here forever.. welcome, we are thrilled you are here..
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| lacisne88 |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 09:29:49 AM
Hi Kim! It's very nice to meet you! You will definitely enjoy it here!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283 |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 08:26:47 AM
Welcome, Kim. You will quickly feel at home here, and we are glad to have you!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| aimeeravae |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 07:19:05 AM
Welcome Kim, and enjoy the time here. I start my day here. When the beasties are eating I chat. I love starting my day here. It gives me the boost I need.
Aimee
http://laplantewardklopf.blogspot.com/ Motto To Live By
"Life should NOT be a jouney to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!" |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 6:57:49 PM
Welcome from Georgia Kim, glad your here. Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| iloveprims |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 6:42:39 PM
Welcome aboard!
http://wantingtobeme.blogspot.com |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 6:03:05 PM
Welcome Kim!! We are a mix of farm, ranch, country, town, city, girls here and in our hearts all farmgirls. As MaryJane so aptly said "Farmgirl is a condition of the heart". MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 5:54:19 PM
Great to see you here Kim!! When I first came to the farm, I found one of the easiest ways to get to know all the gals was by checkin out their blogs and shops. I still do. I feel like the gals here are just like my neighbors even though they may live clear across the country.
Melanie
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. Helen Keller "http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ ~shop~ http://www.brokenin.ecrater.com/ |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 5:32:32 PM
Welcome to the group, Kim!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
| City_Chick |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 5:11:41 PM
Welcome to the group Kim! I know you are going to love it here. The ladies are all a huge wealth of knowledge. So feel free to ask questions or just browse the boards.
Hugs~
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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