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| Sue Feely |
Posted - Oct 18 2010 : 07:26:09 AM
Please post gifts received from 8th round of secret sisters (from Oct 15 to Dec 15) here!
Thanks,
Sue Feely |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| IdahoShamrock |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 10:25:45 PM
Oh Debi and Margo, I am so sorry for the loss of your furry family members. We lost our beloved Kate, our family black lab a few years ago on Christmas morning, and I know how you are feeling. My husband and I hand dug her grave in the falling snow. I could hardly see with the tears running down my face...I wish I could hug you both. It is so hard to lose those loving pets, isn't it? There is so much love in those furry bodies...Do take care and know that your grief has no timeline. I hope your hearts will mend soon.
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 12:12:19 PM
oh debi-thank goodness it arrived when it did--my grandkids' presents were shippe dthe day before and didn't arrive til yesterday....
i'm saddened to read about rascal...today; i put my great dane to sleep....i'm a wreck right now..
hugs to you!!!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| herb19355 |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 09:46:28 AM
Penny Wise~ My package arrived at the most appropriate time/day. Our beloved Rascal who has been my husband's constant companion for the last 12 years died on Christas Eve morning. Kenneth and I were heartbroken as we buried him that morning. Shortly there after the mailman pulled into the yard and beeped his horn. He had a package~ from you! What a blessing it was to open and oh and ah over all of our treaures. We loved the Hershey kisses, the lovely dish towels, the cute as pie mitten ornament, the two Chicken Soup books, the cutie - patie tissues, lush bath flakes and I am sure I missed a ton. Just typing the list makes me `smile. I am going to send you a much longer thank you in a few days..... just wanted to let you know your wonderful package has arrived ~ prayers here for you. thank you... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.....
Debi
herb19355 |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 5:05:16 PM
where has my head been????? oh sisters....i'm moaning and groaning a few people back....that i wasn't a good sister-hopefully by now she has received her reveal box from me....
it has come to my attention that i never acknowledged the awesome reveal gift that i received! ouch!!!!!!!!!! dragonflyhoneybee aka melissa carr-revealed that she was my secret sister!!!just the box was wonderful and inside of it-OMG!!! lots of wonderful lotions and potions and an absolutely fabulous star shaped ornament of (cancelled )Christmas (postage)stamps, a yummo jar of her homemade organic sugar free strawberry preserves; some delicious soaps-ask my dog brody! he loved the cinnamon soap! tho he didn't eat all of it!!! also a great pic of melissa and her darling daughter......
i absolutely cannot believe that i didn't post this ......melissa was a fantastic secret sister, always seemed to know when i need a pick me up! my Christmas cards went out with address labels she had sent(made for) me in one of her gifts!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| terriholland00 |
Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 12:00:39 PM
Hi Melissa (Mellee)
Finally I got to the PO this morning and picked up my wonderful gifts you sent as your reveal. OMG...loaded with goodies, scrapbooking Christmas stickers/borders, Santa Pez dispenser (love those), post it note w/Santa, Mint Tea, Black crocheted scarf, sled Christmas ornament, and a beautiful necklace I can't wait to wear. Lovely, all of it! THANK YOU, you are the best!
I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/terriholland00 |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 09:12:57 AM
my secret sister is probly feeling really unloved cuz she hasn't gotten anything in a very very long time from me..she deserves so much better--well....the box is in the mail as of today- priority thru the USPS so it may hopefully still arrive at least before Christmas....the heart and the soul were there- life just really got in the way....
big farm girl hugs to ...........
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| terriholland00 |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 7:09:08 PM
Hi Melissa (Mellee)
I haven't been able to pick up the packages you sent just yet, but they are at the post office. My hubby's truck broke down and he had to order parts, so I have been taking him to work at 6:30am and we don't get home till he gets off at 6 pm. Of course the PO is closed at both hours, but thank goodness we are off for the holidays starting Thurs, so I will be able to go and pick them up. I can't wait to see what surprises you have sent. I'll post again so I can tell everyone all about it.
Thank you so much!
Terri
http://www.etsy.com/shop/terriholland00 |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 05:13:34 AM
Thank you so much Jennifer(arabianhorselover) for being such a great SS! I loved each and every item you sent and what a great final revel package!! I love the basket , cookies, cup, stamps, paper, confetti and cookie cutters! I hope you and your family have a Blessed Christmas as you have blessed mine. Thanks again Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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| youngbunny |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 8:00:10 PM
Thank you Kangaroo Kate for the beautiful gifts this swap. Thank you for your recent package of the softest stuffed bunny ever, my kitchen towel and potholders (always in need of) place mat, chocolate and writing tablet. Very much appreciate all of your useful gifts. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and healthy, happy, prosperous New Year and I will write you after this crazy, chaotic holiday season. You are a true gem!
Simpler Life = Happier Life! |
| mellee |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 3:36:48 PM
oh I so forgot to post that my secret sister is Julie. She has brighten my days when her packages or letter have arrived; she sends such thoughtful and delightful gifts she is truly an angel. This last round she sent me a melange of homemade kitchen accessories: pot holders, an oven mitt, and a great apron. There was also and stocking chock block full of delightful goodies; I cannot even begin to name it all. Then there was a stitched card full of homemade chirstmas tags and cards. I have been truly blessed to have her as my secret sis.
I want to sent a thanks out to my penpal Debbie for the lovely dish towel and note; your letters and cards have given me a lift everytime I receive one.
And Terriholland, I was your secret sister and I hoped you received the two packages I sent out on the 14th; sorry for the lateness. My last day of school was the 10th, so I was caught up in exams and papers.
I hope all of my farmgirl sister have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Melissa
Farmgirl #2143
there is beauty in all things. |
| IdahoShamrock |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 08:39:12 AM
@Tex Betsy, I am so glad you liked your package. I had fun putting it together. I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Consider yourself hugged! Take care and God bless,
Kathy
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
| terriholland00 |
Posted - Dec 19 2010 : 2:18:45 PM
Hi Melissa
I am so glad you liked the gifts. It was fun sending them to you and being your SS. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hugs
Terri
http://www.etsy.com/shop/terriholland00 |
| dragonflyhoneybee |
Posted - Dec 19 2010 : 1:38:19 PM
I just finally got a chance to get on here to report my secret sister reveal package was AWESOmE! My secret sis Terri Holland sent me some cute Christmas Mickey Mouse socks (long so I can pull them up-I always pull my tube socks up to my knees:) lol!), as well as a little note book for my purse and the best little handmade necklace with a DRAGOnFLY! How awesome:) Thanks so much Terri for all of the wonderful gifts! You were a great secret sis!
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| TexBetsy |
Posted - Dec 19 2010 : 1:13:10 PM
Kathy "Idaho Shamrock" - thank you for being such a wonderful Secret Sister. My reveal package was so awesome with a tote bag with a quilt applique, soaps, bath poof, snowman decoration, socks, tea, a patriotic bear pin, and the most beautiful teacup. And, of course, the incredible handmade card. I love everything in the package and I have loved having you as my Secret Sister. You are one special lady!
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
| treelady |
Posted - Dec 18 2010 : 1:43:27 PM
Betsy, What a wonder you are!! Betsy has been my secret sister in this round and she has sent some amazing packages. Her revel pacage was no different. A beautiful sock monkey who is now keeping me company at my desk (while I do icky end of the year stuff for our accountant) a beautiful christmas cd and the cutest crocheted ornament with a candycane weaved through all packed in a sweet christmas bag!!! What a wonderful secret sister you have been Betsy, Thank You from the bottom of my heart for brightening my days!!!
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Dec 18 2010 : 07:22:11 AM
Oh, Star... Like I said, I'm going to miss the Secret Sister fun, but we'll still have Farmgirl Sister sharing time! :) I was especially happy to have been picked as your Secret Sister because we've got the "only girl in the house" thing going! I wanted each little package to be something a just a little bit special for you, simply because I know from experience that when you're the only girl you can really get lost in the shuffle - even feel a little left out sometimes - even though the guys would never mean to make you feel that way in a million years. My "boys" are 47 and 14, and although I love 'em to bits, having this special time as your Secret Sister has filled a place in my heart that they simply could not have; it's a fun "girl thing" that they would just never understand. I've treasured every moment. I'll definitely be thinking of you and dropping in with a letter to you every now and then, because to be truthful, I'm going to miss our weekly "get-togethers!" We may not have been there in person over the past few weeks, but we've been there in heart and spirit. That will always be the case, my friend! :)
Oh, and one last thing before I go - I have to tell you: my son thinks you have the COOLEST name in the whole world! He's told just about every one of his friends about it. They all think it's awesome! :)
God bless you and your loved ones, and have a very blessed and Merry Christmas, too!
Love,
Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
| star-schipp |
Posted - Dec 18 2010 : 05:05:04 AM
To Nini, I have been so very blessed by all of your kindness in this swap. I was tearful reading your letter about how it is being the Mom in a houseful of boys (mine range in age from 49 to 8!) Your gifts have all been so thoughtful but your letters are ones that I will save and re-read over the years. Thank you, so much! I also want to thank you for all the support you give me here in these forums. I can tell that you and I are so very much alike and will always treasure your friendship. Blessings to you and Merry Christmas....love, Star
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver |
| kittykill |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 7:00:29 PM
I'm so glad you like everything! It was so wonderful to craft and find little goodies for you. I am so blessed to have met you and call you friend and sister! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
www.fasterkittykill.blogspot.com
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 11:42:51 AM
Pam! Thank you so much for the box of goodies! I love everything! (Remembering the Halloween swap, before we even opened the box, my son said he knew he could count on you for candy, and he was right!) Everything is just so perfect - I love everything from the loaf pan to the note pad and recipe cards, to the candle, the birdhouse ornament and the mittens. But what I especially love is the lovely hand-stitched angel ornament...because YOU'RE an angel, and it will always remind me of you! I so love all the beautiful things you have made for me - gifts straight from your heart to mine! I will treasure them always, truly, truly, truly! You are a wonderful secret sister, and a blessing of a friend. Thank you for everything, and God bless you and your loved ones (that means your puppies, too!) always! Hugs and lots of love - Nini
(P.S. Pics on the way, girls - just haven't had a moment to get them on the camera and downloaded yet!)
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 11:33:38 AM
Teresa, I'm so glad you liked your goodies and even happier they came when needed. I thought the angel was so sweet too! Blessings, Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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| IdahoShamrock |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 08:29:18 AM
Well Ladies, My secret sister is Jeri,young bunny, and she sent me a package crammed with goodies! Chocolate snowmen,a bath/spa set,an awesome teatowel,a tshirt and lots of little goodies to play with. Thank you so much, Jeri! I had so much fun opening the package and pulling everything out.
Oh, and she included a Christmas card of a dog driving a VW bug in the snow with a Christmas tree on top. I love it! and hung it on my fridge for all to see. It makes me smile everytime I see it.
A big hug to you Jeri and Merry Christmas.
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
| Kangaroo Kate |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 08:27:06 AM
to GA Girl !!! Karen
Thanks so much for the wonderful gifts sent
with the SS!! was nice to make a new friend!
I have loved everything you
sent has been so much fun I just got your
last package yesterday and WOW. !!! cant
list all that was there but especailly loved
the little angel !! she will sit on my desk
year round!! You were such a blessing to
me!! This past couple months were a bit rough
and when I got your packages they always seemed
to come at the most perfect time!! (smile)
thanks again !!!
kangaroo kate
(teresa)
kangarookate@live.com
farmgirl #1506
Dance Like No One Is Watching
Dance Like No One Is
Watching. |
| terriholland00 |
Posted - Dec 14 2010 : 4:56:18 PM
Hi Mellee, not a problem! I know how crazy this time of year is. I did email you my address this afternoon and hopefully you got it. I do thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the wonderful stuff you have sent over the past couple of months. Now I can look forward to one more package it seems:) You are a doll!!!
Hugs
Terri
http://www.etsy.com/shop/terriholland00 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 14 2010 : 2:46:14 PM
I wanted to share with everyone who my Secret Sister was, Debbie Horn from Indiana. Debbie is also my pen pal. She is a very special lady and friend to me, I am so Blessed and thankful she is in my life. Sue thank you so much for matching us up it was a perfect match.
I look forward to the next round as I have met some beautiful women through Secret Sister. Sue you are so special as well and I am just so thankful for you both.
Hugs, Prayers and Blessings,
Debbie |
| Sue Feely |
Posted - Dec 14 2010 : 09:22:33 AM
Dear Secret sisters of round #8. Tomorrow is December 15, that is the reveal day for this round #8. I know that everyone is super busy this time of year but it is that time for this round! You can do this by final gift, card or email. Give an extra few days but if you dont hear from your secret sister in one way or another, you can contact me at suefeely@gmail.com. I want to thank all of you ladies for a wonderful round, there were virtually no problems and I thank you all for that! Also, round #9 sign ups will begin around January 15. Look for it if you want to participate under farmgirl swap about that time! Happy Holidays to all of you and yours! |
