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**News from MaryJanesFarm:  Stefanie and Mahri  |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 11:38:12 AM
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To our dear farmgirl chapter and forum members, a little someone needs your help. Eight-year-old Mahri, who “modeled” for us in the last two issues of our magazine, has lost her mother, former MaryJanesFarm employee Stefanie Crawford. Stefanie lost control of her car when she hit a patch of black ice last Saturday near the small town of Colfax. A single mom, she was traveling with Mahri and the latest addition to her family, another little girl, two-month old Meadow.
Meadow is still in critical condition and struggling to survive but Mahri’s prognosis is good. With two broken legs and a bruised lung, Mahri’s body will eventually heal even though it took paramedics two hours to pry her from the wreckage. She knows her mother didn’t make it.
We’re hoping to deliver lots of cards to Mahri every day until Christmas. Please consider adding her to your Christmas list this year. She’s a voracious reader so some age appropriate books would be great. Cards and more cards--homemade like our forum mail-art or playful store-bought. Dolls and doll things, playful Christmas ornaments … whatever you think would delight and distract her. We want her to feel immensely loved and cared for, so much so that total strangers are willing to take her into their hearts.
Mahri has lost the kind of mother that keeps motherhood on a pedestal. It’s almost as if Stefanie knew her time with Mahri would be short. She was a fiercely joyful, playful, adoring mother 100% of the time. Mahri always came first. She was Stefanie’s everything and vice versa.
 
Stefanie and Julie Bell hosting our 2004 Christmas party.
Please consider dropping Mahri a card or a bit of gift in care of MaryJanesFarm at PO Box 8691, Moscow, ID 83843
Stefanie comes as a rag doll to our Halloween party.
MaryJane |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 12:00:39 PM
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Oh how tragic for this sweet child. I will indeed be sending a box full of things to make her smile. I will also keep her in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this with us farmgals.
blessings
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 12:08:28 PM
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MaryJane, Thanks for sharing this beautiful little girl with us. I will be praying for her as well as sending her a box of books to your address. hugs
Angi~Be Joyful Always 1 Thes. 5:18
http://www.etsy.com/your_shop.php Check out crafts and gift ideas
www.mcranch-tx.com Fiber and other products
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
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bybiddie
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
susan
upstate
ny
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 1:45:54 PM
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I will add Mahri to all my lists - and both girls to my prayers. I am glad she has you and the FarmGirls to look after her and to ensure she feels loved. I am so sad for her loss.
Susan
Lovin' my life
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Edited by - bybiddie on Nov 29 2006 1:46:48 PM |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 2:00:00 PM
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Oh, MaryJane - that is absolutely tragic. I will for sure be adding the little ones to my list. I am absolutely in tears when I think about it. Oh...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 2:38:24 PM
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It is so sad. My kids and I will be glad to help, and add the girls to our prayers.
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
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susanne
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
susanne
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 2:47:17 PM
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| MaryJane, this is the "old" meadowlark, susanne is my little sis ( she won't mind if I use her for this)...this little girl has my prayers as well as her tiny sister Meadow. A box of little girl goodies will be on it's way to Idaho. You always think of others...this is as hard as it gets in life...thank you for putting the call out. My thoughts and prayer for all who are grieving the loss of this beautiful young mother. |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 3:06:57 PM
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my heart breaks for these dear little girls and their sweet mother.
i have so many american girls dolls .. and just visited them all .. and KIT .. the 1930's doll seemed to smile and say she would love to live with little Mahri. Kit has her little miniature KIT doll that will accompany her to Mahri's heart and home.
Kit was the last of the dolls in the series that i started collecting .. and i do not have the books .. but thought if some farmgirls and farmgirl chapters would visit the American Girls website and order these books for Mahri to go with her doll .. that would be so special ... since she loves to read .. and is right at that magical age when these dolls begin to teach of life in early America.
You might want to post which book(s) you ordered so that she won't get duplicates .. if you decide to do this special thing for Mahri. Oh .. and there are lots of clothes and accessories too for KIT. It would be so grande if as a group we all became Mahri's "angels unawares" and remembered her and sent her cards and letters and little gifts during the next few years of her little life. And of course, if little Meadow survives this terrible accident of life .. we need to remember her too.
The American Girls web-site is: http://store.americangirl.com/shop/home.php
The web-page for KIT is: http://store.americangirl.com/shop/kitdoll.php?catid=375915
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following is information on the six books in the KIT collection, plus two more and the KIT paperdolls.
AMEICAN GIRLS DOLL: KIT KITTREDGE (1930's era)
Kit Kittredge is determined to help her family through America’s Great Depression.
As a girl growing up in 1934, Kit sees her Dad lose his business overnight. Now her days are filled with worry about whether her family can save their house. Kit pitches in at home all she can, struggling with an endless list of chores that keeps her constantly busy.
Meet Kit
$6.95 50167 Meet Kit - Paperback
by Valerie Tripp
Kit Kittredge is enjoying the carefree life she has always known—until suddenly her world turns upside down. First, Mother’s friend and her sickly, pampered son Stirling come to live with her family. Then Kit’s dad loses his business, and things go from bad to worse. Will life ever be the same again? 80 pages. First in a series of six books.
Kit Learns a Lesson
Kit hopes her father will find a new job soon so that things can return to normal, with no boarders in the house and no long list of daily chores for her to do! But a visit to a soup kitchen shocks Kit—and shows her just how much the Great Depression has changed everything. 80 pages.
Kit’s Surprise
It’s just before Christmas when Kit overhears the terrible news that her family may lose their house. Kit wants to earn money to help out, but she gets stuck taking care of cranky Uncle Hendrick and his nasty dog Inky instead. Kit and her best friend have had a fight, so she has no one to turn to. Can she still find a way to make the holidays bright? 80 pages. Third in a series of six books.
Happy Birthday, Kit!
Kit’s tenth birthday is approaching, but the chances of having a celebration are pretty slim. There’s no time to plan a party, and no money, either, since Dad still doesn’t have a job. When Aunt Millie comes for a visit, Kit finds new reasons to hope. With all her thriftiness and good ideas, Aunt Millie seems to be able to make anything happen! 80 pages. Fourth in a series of six books.
Kit Saves the Day
Kit is looking for excitement after a summer full of chores. When a young hobo named Will offers to help out in the garden in exchange for a meal, he tells her about life on the road. His stories inspire Kit to pursue her own adventures. When her curiosity gets her—and her friends—into trouble, will she be able to save them all? 80 pages. Fifth in a series of six books.
Changes for Kit
Cranky Uncle Hendrick has come to stay with Kit’s family. His gruff orders and fiery letters to the editor leave Kit losing hope for better times. But when he unwittingly gives her a great idea, she proves that even one girl can make a difference. 86 pages. Sixth in a series of six books.
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Welcome to Kit’s World
$16.95 5359XH
by Harriet Brown
Step into the 1930s with this beautiful hardcover book. Imagine living through the Dust Bowl, losing your home, or making a dress from a chicken-feed sack! Discover how families survived during the Great Depression, how Shirley Temple made them smile, and how girls like Kit became everyday heroes. The lavishly illustrated spreads are nearly two feet wide when open. Hardcover. 64 pages.
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Shop|Historical Characters|Kit|Bookstore|Danger at the Zoo: A Kit Mystery
Historical Characters
Danger at the Zoo: A Kit Mystery
$6.95 5989X Danger at the Zoo: A Kit Mystery - Paperback
While gathering facts for her summer job at the newspaper, Kit stumbles into some strange monkey business at the zoo. If she follows her reporter’s instincts, will she find the story? Or just find danger? At the end of the book you’ll find the “Looking Back” section full of colorful pictures and interesting facts. Paperback includes a tear-off recipe card. 192 pages.
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Kit’s Paper Dolls
$9.95 57064H
Set includes paper dolls of Kit, Stirling, and Ruthie, plus outfits and accessories that attach with reusable sticky dots. Comes with illustrated backgrounds and more! Paperback. 28 pages.
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 3:14:13 PM
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our prayers and thoughts going out to the little girls and remaining family members going through this event.
So very sad.
Will be sending a bit of things for Mahri and her sister.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 3:20:16 PM
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Oh my gosh how sad. I will for sure be getting some things and books and cards together. Thanks for letting us know how to help do what we can.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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robyn
Farmgirl at Heart
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robyn
welch
mn
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 4:41:17 PM
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Dear Mary Jane,
There are no words to describe how my heart goes out to this family. They will be constantly in my heart and prayers. Our God is an awesome God. Not only is Stephanie resting in His arms, but her two little girls are being cared for also by Him. robyn
i refuse to tiptoe through life just to get to death safely......rbp |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 5:39:44 PM
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Oh MaryJane, I am just overcome with sadness. Stephanie was the first person I ever spoke to at MaryJanesFarm. She was the one who forwarded my first email to you. She was just a delight. My heart is breaking. Those sweet little ones are in our hearts and prayers.
Please keep us informed.
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 6:43:34 PM
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Maryjane - thank you for letting us know about Stephanie and Mahri and Meadow. I hope both little girls heal and grow strong in memory of their loving mom. They are in my prayers, and I know they will receive full Farmgirl love from you and your family and from this wonderful place. I wish I could hug them, but I will send a hug and a gift from Florida.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 6:56:10 PM
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Tears are streaming down my face right now. She will definatly be added to our christmas list. I am so sorry to hear of this and hope that both girls will make a full recovery. I hope they know that they are loved all over the world.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 7:01:27 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. My heart aches for the little girls as well as all of her friends and family. Of course, please count me in. I'd be happy to send a box of little girl things as well as cards. Thanks Mary Jane for sharing. I'm glad we can help. Please keep us posted on the girls progress. Big hugs, Lu
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 7:06:20 PM
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Oh, Mary Jane,I am in tears as I type this and my 4-year old wants to know why Im sad. Please know that your whole MJF family will be in my family's prayers. And yes, we will drop her a card and a gift in the mail. And I hope you dont mind if I let a few of my good girlfriends know as well. My heart is just breaking for these two sweet little girlies.
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
649 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 8:46:13 PM
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The girls will definately be in my prayers and a box of "special girly things" will be on it's way next week.
love and blessings
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
http://18happyhens.blogspot.com
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 9:10:11 PM
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I lost my mother near Colfax in 1979 in a car accident on a patch of ice just four days after christmas. My father had passed away when I was only eight years old. I cannot tell you what the loss of a parent is at that age, you are all so wonderful to care about this child. I haven't been on the board in awhile, I was busy here with an Alaskan winter, my sister and I talked about that winter of losing our mother in that way. My mother was miles from any kind of medical center that could have saved her had that even been possible. I never watched my mother grow old. This is so very sad about Mahri. It isn't any wonder that care for trauma victims now. It is especially difficult over the holidays. jo
"friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon"
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 9:41:48 PM
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What a terrible loss for everyone but most especially those two dear little girls. They will be in my prayers and heart, and I will send whatever is needed. My thoughts are with all of you. Please let us know of any other help we can provide. I am just so sorry, this is one of those things that doesn't make sense no matter how you look at it. I also lost my Mom too early and it's just one of those things you carry with you your whole life. Love to you all...
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2006 : 11:12:10 PM
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MARY JANE,
Its times like this that the true purpose of the MJ members is brought together. How sad for little Mahri and Meadow. Please keep us updated as to their needs as they arise.
NANCY JO
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beachbuminthecountry
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Effort
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 05:01:44 AM
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Wow, how sad. There are no words to say. I will help and pray for the two little ones. I would like to thank the person who posted that everyone read this thread, cause for some reason before that post I had no intension to read it. I have one more question do they still have a dad?
Thank you and God Bless
BB
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 06:44:03 AM
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Thanks for sharing this with us Mary Jane. I'll be glad to help in making this precious little girl feel special. I think it's wonderful to be a part of such a wonderful group of people here with big hearts. Mahri and Meadow will be in prayer.
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**News from MaryJanesFarm: Stefanie and Mahri |
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