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| JojoNH |
Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 2:48:46 PM
connected to the women who lived lives just like ours. I just recently won a drawing done by a Sister Farmgirl, CJ. My prize, two hankies from her personal collection!
They arrived carefully wrapped and labeled. As I began to open them,I noticed a handwritten letter was enclosed with each hankie. It told about the previous owner and details of her life. I was so touched an honored to receive these, these women were part of CJ's life!
I felt so connected, instantly, to these two women. Learning who they were and what they did. The fact that CJ was willing to "share" her treasures (her family) and the details of their lives with me, left such an overwhelming sense of appreciation, gratitude and at the same time a touch of sadness.
I will treasure these hankies, their history and the women who they represent. I will also treasure CJ for sharing herself, her family and the stories of these two wonderful women. . . a gift so special that has touched my heart in a magical way that will stay with me forever.
Joanna #566
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| bjhuff |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 12:19:33 PM
I recieved a ROAK from CJ and in there was a special hankie that was one that was from special to CJ as well and I have it with some treasures as well. Thanks so much for the heart of someone like you is who we all need to be and treasures those for life!!!
***BettyJo**** |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 07:23:42 AM
You are a lucky girl, what a treasure, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 05:24:37 AM
Wow, aren't farmgirl sisters the best!
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| JojoNH |
Posted - Apr 01 2010 : 04:46:36 AM
Thank you, I will treasure these forever! I have always felt that I am a guardian for the treasures of our past, preserving and documenting them for future women. It all came about when my own history was lost when a key family member passed on and none of the children at the time wanted to preserve what this family member knew. A valuable lesson learned for sure.
CJ has shown me that we can insure a piece of our treasured past will continue on into the future if we share it! Thanks CJ!!
Joanna #566
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| classygram |
Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 7:17:26 PM
Joanna what a gift CJ shared. From what you wrote I felt I could just sense what you were feeling. It is such a personal a special part of CJ that she has past on. Enjoy & Love them as I'm sure CJ would want you to.
Blessings, Brenda
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 6:07:11 PM
What a great treasure to have Joanna.
Hugs,
Laurie
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| JojoNH |
Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 3:25:23 PM
Hi Rene'
You can see the picture of the hankies in the forum "across the Fence" under "Vintage hankie Giveaway"
I truly treasure them for sure!!
Joanna #566
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 31 2010 : 3:20:23 PM
Joanna,
What a special treasure.. sounds like they were placed in good hands.
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJanesFarm made us SISTERS :)
Rene'Groom~
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