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| Homespun Livin |
Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 6:02:44 PM
Well, here we go again! Ike is already up to a strong catagory 4 from being a catagory 1 just last night. It looks like our Florida farmgirls will get the brunt of him. You can never really be 100 % sure about these storms though. I hope everyone is already preparing.
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| Homespun Livin |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 3:15:21 PM
Marly lives in Lafayette.
"Love one another." |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 08:03:53 AM
Where did Marly live? I forget- also what about Caron? Anyone heard from her? They are in Orange Texas.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 8:00:05 PM
Brenda, I am so relieved I could cry!!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| Homespun Livin |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 3:13:26 PM
I heard from Marly this afternoon. IKE left them with quite a bit of damage, I'm not sure of the extent of it yet though. She and hubby are safe. One of the outside kitties suffered a cut of some sort. Inside kitties are at their camp staying safe. Luck dog is safe tagging along with them. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Maybe she will check in soon.
"Love one another." |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 7:56:44 PM
Thanks Monica  It just seems as sisters and women wanting to be involved in our communities that we could get a little something going that can build over time and be available to our sisters in times of crisis. Or even something we could all give an okay to use for sending aid from the sisterhood. Another way to show the world farmgirls care..smile.
Huggzz to all
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 11:24:03 AM
Tapestry, I e-mailed Meg about the farmgirl fund! I think it is a great idea and I think we ought to start one! I am sure everyone else would want to do it also ! I will let you know when I hear from Meg!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
| lilwing |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 09:33:04 AM
Honestly, the worst of our losses was a great bulk of the contents of our freezer and refridgerator. Some things thankfully were able to be saved. Really, it probably did more psychological damage than anything for me. I think I will tense up every time there is a storm. Agghhh. But I will be alright. I'm really concerned for the others that went through. Is there any other way to try and get in contact with Caron too? She probably has no way for phones or anything at all though.
What I really wish? That I could've been more self-sufficient by the time this thing hit. However, my husband was able to take some candles and pull together a little thing to cook up the eggs and some chicken we had left.. and I cooked some beans on it ... you definitely go into a sort of survival mode...
Honestly, in some way, I was alright with it. You don't have technology in your face all the time. The neighbours come out and you socialize. That was the positives out of all this mess. People are nicer here... and so forth ...
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| Txfarmgal |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 09:22:05 AM
Brooke, I am so glad to hear from you. I have not heard from Caron and I am very concerned. I have put an email out to her and a post on our TX chapter. I am keeping you, Caron and everyone else involved in my prayers as so devestation!
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 12:44:34 AM
Brooke, I'm so glad you're okay. Get some rest cuz after everything you've been through some sleep will help you be better able to deal with the destruction you see all around you. I stayed up watching the weather channel when Ike went though cuz I have family and internet friends in Texas and thankfully all of them are okay so far. Please let the sisters know if you or your family need anything. Maybe we should ask someone from Mary Jane's about starting a fund? Not sure they'd want to deal with managing contributions but it can't hurt to ask, can it? Since I'm still really new here who would be the best to inquire of for something like this?
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 9:38:58 PM
Brooke, If there is anything I can do please let me know! I can't imagine what it has been like for all the farmgirls over there! I am still praying for all of you!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 9:23:36 PM
Brooke- I am so happy to hear from you!
I know in the city it is very different when there is a catastrophic event like this. I am in the country and after hurricane Rita it was very difficult. We had no power for 3 1/2 weeks. It was hard but we were ok- but when I went into town-our SMALL town it was different. Very surreal- it smelled awful because of all the rotting food in refrigerators etc- and it was eerily vacant. No lights sounds, things you don't normally notice.
I was very glad to go back home- and wait out the rest of the events in my country home.
There was no fresh food for quite some time-I craved a fresh orange or grapes- they were not to be found for weeks!!!
Just keep writing about your experiences and it will help some.
I had no idea how hard it all was for me until about a year after the storm when I started crying at the least little thing. I never cried during the aftermath of the storm-we were too busy making it.
Wish I could give ya a big ole hug!!!!
It will be ok- your city will get going again and everything will be fine- it just takes time.
I'll pray for you!
Now we need to hear from Marly & Caron. Any word?
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| lilwing |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 5:40:42 PM
How is Caron? I hope we hear from her soon. Orange was pretty devastated from what I hear? I am on the verge of tears any moment now.
Our place and family was okay. So many were not. I am heart-broken over Galveston and the communities down further. I was close to Downtown Houston. We were hit pretty hard.....very very hard. It was extremely surreal. It is okay for me. I am actually one of the 'lucky' ones. I am concerned for the rest and the other farmgirls. I should have net access and am at home and all is fine (except for out there!!) now. I'm exhausted.
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 5:36:24 PM
Has anyone heard from Marly yet?
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 5:04:44 PM
Brooke, does anyone need anything? I don't have much but I can do what I can. (((HUGS)))
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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| Annika |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 3:51:07 PM
Brooke! *Hugs* I've been hoping and praying that all was ok with you and the other sisters. Glad to hear from you. Go ahead and cry some, it's actually good for you. I'm happy you are safe.
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
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| lilwing |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 3:37:55 PM
Hi, girls...I'm checking in ... I just want to say for all the girls that prayed and thought of us... thank you... I went through a rather surreal weekend.... we are okay - My place was alright though others in this condo section did not fare as well ... I am a little shaky still ... I feel like crying! We got power back and luckily have net access. Thank you for your thoughts. I'm OKAY. *HUGS* Praise God.
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| Jami |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 08:34:30 AM
Waiting to hear also...been worrying about all of you in the path of Ike all weekend.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 08:08:31 AM
Tapestry, I was thinking exactly the same thing! Not sure how to go about getting started, but I think we ought to because even if we chipped in just a few dollars each I think we would have quite a pot!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 01:48:54 AM
Have all of our sisters in the path of Hurricane Ike checked in? Have been meaning to post and ask and hope all are doing well. Is there something we sisters can do to set up an emergency fund or in some way create something that can help any sisters and their families in need during times of emergencies? Anyone have any ideas? We sisters should be able to do something if our fellow sisters are in need. |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 11:30:30 PM
Illinois is also being hit with remnants of Ike. Lots of rain, wind, and flooding. My brother said he has more standing water in his yard than he's seen in the 19 years he's lived in that house. I'm continuing prayers for all affected by this storm!! Glad so many of you are safe!
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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 6:04:04 PM
I am glad Ike is gone. What is the forecast looking like?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| downbranchroad |
Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 5:25:46 PM
Praying for the Farmgirls out there. Here in Southern KY we are getting much needed rain in our drought areas. I am just so thankful that we are not getting the high winds.
Appalachian Girl
Jem
*If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 4:59:53 PM
Please keep my mom in your prayers! She lives in Ohio south of Cleveland and they are having very bad wind there! A tree fell down at her next door neighbors and broke the back window on their van! My mom has a lot of big trees around her house so I am very concerned!
Geogiann, I am praying for you! Stay safe!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| Georgiann |
Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 3:16:29 PM
We have had 80 and 90 mph winds here in Indiana this afternoon -- they say it is the remnants of Ike, but I can't remember ever having winds this high. My sister called a few minutes ago to check on me, and said as scary as that was, it was probably nothing like what our southern neighbors go through. Peace to you all.
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| Txfarmgal |
Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 1:57:59 PM
Autumn, Glad you are doing well on the generator. And praising God for the other safe farmsisters too.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
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