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| berryhill |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 6:26:48 PM
Hello everyone. I just signed up today, but have enjoyed visiting MJ's Farm for awhile now. I live on 7 acres adjoining my parents' Century Farm in NW Tennessee. I have three wonderful daughters, and it still surprises me when I realize how old they are--22, 20, and 16. I have horses, dogs, and one sweet donkey. My dream is to raise a mule or two someday and have a few hens for farm eggs. I love to grow iris, stitch, scrapbook, and make vintage china mosaics. I am trying to figure out how to live my life now that my own little birds are leaving the nest. Would love to hear from other mamas who have been there, survived, and thrived. Hope all of you have a great evening.
Linda |
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 07:33:32 AM
Welcome Linda,
I'm an empty nester too. It's a different time in your life, that's for sure. Sometimes it's kinda sad, but then you realize that you are now able to be just you. You aren't responsible to raise children anymore and your time is more yours. It opens up a whole new world. Especially if you are like me, I was the oldest child and took care of my little brothers and then I had my first child when I was 18. I took care of children my whole life, now I can take care of me. It is pretty exciting when you think about the possiblities.
I'm sure we'll have lots to talk about,
Warmly,
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| electricdunce |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 2:51:20 PM
Welcome Linda, you are going to love this forum, and we are al loooking forward to getting to know you.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
| berryhill |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 07:14:28 AM
Hi Frannie,
Sounds like fun...will look for more details.
Thanks Neighbor!
Linda |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 11:33:33 PM
miz linda .. amble on up kain-tuck way sometime! would love to have you join us at our fun october 11/12 kentucky gurlfren gathering! xo, frannie
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| berryhill |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 9:11:56 PM
Hi Andrea,
So good to meet you! No, I don't know of any other TN girls yet, though I have seen several from Kentucky. East Tennessee is just so beautiful. I just love visiting MJ's Farm too...I am still such a beginner, but I went ahead and joined the sisterhood, and got the neatest little welcome package. Hope to talk more with you soon.
Welcome from another newbie!
Linda |
| AutumnSpices |
Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 9:43:32 PM
Hi Linda!
I'm also a Tennessee gal. I'm new to this forum as of today. We live on opposite sides of the state though. It's been a long while since I've been out your way but the area is beautiful. I'm about 18 miles north-east of Knoxville. Smoky Mountain area. Do you know of any other Tennessee gals out there? I'm just now starting to surf the forums so I'm sure I'll find more. So far I know I'm going to love it here. |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:03:55 PM
Hi Linda:
Welcome to the Farmgirl Connection Site. You'll love it here. You'll get lots of good and sincere advice concerning your girls and their leaving soon. Tennessee is one of my favorite states to visit. Have a great day!
Marly |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 04:55:06 AM
Welcome, Linda! The postings and inspiration you find here should help quench those empty nest feelings!
God bless -
Karen |
| thecherrychic |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 04:41:06 AM
Good Morning Linda. Welcome aboard. I live in Western Kentucky and also a "newbie" on here. I don't think Troy Tn is that far away from here. There are alot of really nice peeople posting. Have fun and will enjoy hearing more from you. Chris
www.thecherrychic.etsy.com
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| berryhill |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 9:38:59 PM
Thank you, thank you for all of the kind words of welcome. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Linda |
| gracieinhollow |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 8:48:45 PM
WELCOME LINDA FROM GRACIENHOLLOW.
www.doubledoorantiques.etsy.com
www.vintagecabinet.etsy.com
www.picturetrail.com/doubledoor |
| handyam |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 7:42:30 PM
Welcome Linda, from south central Kentucky--we are almost neighbors!! This is a great place to be.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 6:50:20 PM
Welcome Linda, from Georgia 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/ |
| KatyDo |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 1:38:26 PM
Welcome Linda,
As your children leave the nest give yourselfsome well deserved credit for raising responsible, productive adults. (Then have them over for Sunday dinner.)
KatyDo in Utah
Follow Your Bliss |
| Lainey |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 08:22:28 AM
Welcome Linda! It's very nice meeting you here.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| bushelnpeck |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 08:10:09 AM
hello Linda, you are going to fit right in here, so pull up your chair and sit a while...it's amazing how one thinks an empty nest is a bad thing, but really it's just another season to watch our kids that we raised to become independent do just that. you will be ok and find your balance...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 |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 06:56:41 AM
Hey, Linda! Glad you can join us!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| dkelewae |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 06:50:40 AM
Welcome Linda! I'm an almost empty nester. I have one grown son left at home (he's 23), but of course between work and his social life we don't see him much...LOL!
Carol Sue is right, once the kiddos are all grown and gone, you finally get to start new adventures and actually get to do the things that you enjoy doing.
And of course there's the bonus of becoming a grandma :) I have 2 grandsweeties that I love to spoil rotten!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 01:42:54 AM
Linda,
Welcome to the farm. I am so glad you are here. Yes, I am an empty nester and enjoying it. We have been for the last 5 years, you start discovering what you like and new adventures. It has been fun. It is a major shift after all the years of caring for your family but a good one. Enjoy the process.
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 10:49:42 PM
Linda! Welcome from Washington!!! I'm glad you found the forum! I look forward to reading your posts!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283 |
