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| GreenAcreGal |
Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 10:52:52 PM
Hello to all my new friends!
From the first time I read MJ's book I knew I had found a kindred spirit. What an exciting surprise to discover there were so many of us! 
My name is Bev and I live on our family farm with my husband and our saint bernard named Gracie. We raise corn, soybeans, hay and registered angus. We have been blessed with six grandchildren from 5 years to 18 months. They are my pride and joy.
Two months ago I closed my retail store to have more flexibility so that I could spend more time with my parents who are very ill. This is a difficult time for our family but God has been so faithful! This group has been an answer to prayer. So, I want my first post to be a great big hug and a huge thank you to each one of you. You'll never know how much joy you've brought to my life already. I can't wait to get to know you better. It will take me some time to grasp how everything works so bear with me.
Bev |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| GreenAcreGal |
Posted - Nov 04 2008 : 12:20:21 PM
Bless all your hearts! This group has the sweetest, kindest ladies! I thank all of you for your prayers and kind words of support and encouragement.
~Blessings~
Bev |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 4:17:53 PM
A big warm welcome to you Bev!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com/
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| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 7:22:20 PM
Hi and Welcome Bev
Hope we can all help you through hard times and celebrate with you in good times.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
| amyartgirl |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 05:51:01 AM
Welcome fellow Ohio sister :) I live in Reynoldsburg (suburb of Columbus).
Farmgirl Sister #21
Heart of Ohio Farmgirls
Proud member of Bees w/o Borders and ArtFuL SisTeRs
http://artfulheart.blogspot.com
http://farmgirltales.blogspot.com |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 2:04:44 PM
Welcome to the forum!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
http://aminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 10:25:30 AM
Welcome to farmgirls!
Sherone
Independent Avon Representative
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://sheronesgarden.tripod.com/
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 6:12:44 PM
Bev, Very glad to have you here!! I will keep your family in my prayers!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 1:23:22 PM
Hello Bev - welcome. I empathize with having to care for you folks. It is a motion of love but one that tears at your heart at the same time. I know you will have the grace when you need to call upon it. You are in my prayers.
Sheri |
| electricdunce |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 06:13:15 AM
Welcome. You are going to love this forum...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
| berryhill |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 7:00:05 PM
Hello Bev, and welcome! Bless you in your work of love. Glad you found this place to visit and relax. It does become addictive, though! I am a newbie myself, and finding new things here all the time. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Linda |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 5:09:29 PM
Bev: a gathering is when a bunch of "farmgirls" get together for fun or a wknd outing. Sometimes girls go camping, or have sewing get togethers at their homes. Theres not a lot of us in Ohio. I think I may be the furthest North. I meant Ashland OHIO not Kenutcky! teehee! I'm above Columbus.... then we have another gal near Miami, and another one Southeast I think.... so that brings us up to 4 or 5!
Willbe keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I too took care of my mom for many years.... its not easy in any way, but like you... I iwll always remember those times....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 1:40:04 PM
Hi Bev and welcome from Wisconsin! I'm so sorry your parents are ill. My mom is too so I understand how stressful that is. Prayers for them both and huggzz for you as you move on to the next page of your life's book.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
http://tapestrysimaginings.blogspot.com/ |
| GreenAcreGal |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:59:21 AM
Thank you Kris. I believe there's nothing more powerful than prayer except for the One who answers them.
I'm 45...thanks never thought of myself as being young...atleast not for a while!
I appreciate your sweet spirit.
~Hugs~
Bev |
| GreenAcreGal |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:56:25 AM
OK remember...I'm a newbie! What are "The Gatherings" you mentioned? Are there very many Farmgirls
from Ohio here?
Bev |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:46:20 AM
Bev, you must be so young youself if your parents are just 65. Wow! I know I will be keeping them in my prayers.
My youngest granddaughter is 5. She just started kindergarten, too. Her school just had grandparents day a few weeks ago. Watch out fot that. Just a big money making scheme! But it was fun. I'm just 50 and I feel very young. I guess it's all the love from the little ones, huh?
Hugs, Kris |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:45:39 AM
Very neat!
Amy in Columbus sometimes has gatherings... I am hosting one in the spring. Its so nice knowing theres a few more Ohio Farm girls around!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| GreenAcreGal |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:38:30 AM
quote:
Originally posted by kristin sherrill
Hello Bev. Welcome. Don't ya just love the grandkids? I've got 5 so far and 2 step. 3 live here and 2 are in Ind. The 2 step grandkids are in S. Ga.
I am so glad to see that you are caring for your parents. God will definetely help you and bless you. You are a wonderful lady for doing this. Keep it up for them. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. For your health and strength to hold up during this time in your life.
Kris
Thanks Kris. Oh all my grandkids are within 8 miles of me. I love it that way. Our oldest one...Maddie just started kindergarten. Seems like she's changing so quickly...I tell her to just stay little so Gram can love up on her. She tells me I can always love up on her...I'll hold her to that! All of them are precious...as I'm sure you feel about yours!
Gee, I sure don't know where the time goes...Seems my children just moved away and now my parents...well, I can't imagine life without them...don't even want to think of it! My Dad has Lou Gehrigs and Mom has cancer. They're great people who spent there life working...hard...looking forward to the day they could retire...they just turned 65. It's hard to understand sometimes. Sorry, didn't mean to go on. Thanks Kris.
Bev
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:37:47 AM
Big hug back at you Bev. I'm sure you'll love it here and will find plenty of support for everything going on in your life! How wonderful you have so many grandchildren, my best friend just became a grandmother, I'm so excited for her. Thanks for joining us!
Dawn in IL |
| GreenAcreGal |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:20:32 AM
quote:
Originally posted by deeredawn
Hi Bev! Where is Degraff Ohio? I live near Ashland....ohio that is... glad to have you! Keep in touch as I am constantly on the look out for more Ohio farmgirls!!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane
Hi Dawn!
We're not too far from each other. I'm in Logan County just southwest of you. I too am interested in getting to know some other Ohio Farmgirls! I went to your harvestthymefarm blog...your daughter is beautiful. I remember those days...and they weren't that long ago! Now we have grandbabies. What a joy!
Bev |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:19:52 AM
Welcome Bev from the great pacific northwest. I agree grandkids are what makes life so very, very sweet.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 09:13:46 AM
Hello Bev. Welcome. Don't ya just love the grandkids? I've got 5 so far and 2 step. 3 live here and 2 are in Ind. The 2 step grandkids are in S. Ga.
I am so glad to see that you are caring for your parents. God will definetely help you and bless you. You are a wonderful lady for doing this. Keep it up for them. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. For your health and strength to hold up during this time in your life.
Kris |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 07:56:52 AM
Hi Bev! Where is Degraff Ohio? I live near Ashland....ohio that is... glad to have you! Keep in touch as I am constantly on the look out for more Ohio farmgirls!!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| GreenAcreGal |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 07:49:55 AM
Thank you Diana. Our store was an exciting venture that I poured my heart and soul into. It was a circa 1862 historical home that we purchased and restored. We sold home decor items, garden accessories and gifts. We offered design services for homes, gardens and offices. It was alot of fun. But, now I'm at a stage in my life where you choose what you can live with... with no regrets! I'm so thankful for this time with my Mom & Dad.
Thanks for asking and have a blessed day.
Bev |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 07:38:52 AM
Hi, Bev! Welcome from Kentucky!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| dkelewae |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 06:27:05 AM
Welcome Bev from Missouri! It's great to have you here with us! So, what kind of retail store did you have? God bless you for caring for your parents.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
