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**News from MaryJanesFarm:  Stefanie and Mahri  |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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 Posted - Dec 06 2006 : 10:34:24 AM
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that is terrific news!
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
649 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2006 : 11:12:54 AM
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God Is So Good!!! Our Prayers are being answered!!
I have some fun little girly things set aside for Mahri, just have to find something special for baby Meadow!!
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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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 05:25:34 AM
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What good news! May the girls continue to grow strong....someone in heaven, in addition to God, must be watching over them. And all of you angels here on earth are wonderful.....
My little box went out a day or two ago. When I read of all the gifts and loving thoughts headed to the girls, it is so heartwarming.
Ephesians 1:17 |
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shufflefeel
Farmgirl at Heart
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Doug
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 6:23:22 PM
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Juliekay
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
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Posted - Dec 08 2006 : 12:30:37 PM
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Sorry if this seems intrusive but who will be taking over care of the girls? Does anyone know?
Julie |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2006 : 12:48:47 PM
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So glad to hear the good news about the girls. I mailed off the Kit books earlier this week and a package last week. I was also wondering who would ake care of the little girls.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 11:56:28 AM
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You are so thoughtful to think of the girls' care! I'm not sure about the who's and what's, but I'll check with the gals at the Farm and get back to you.
Sometimes during the days I will just think of them and my heart breaks all over again. Losing your mother is a challenge at the best of times, and a true tragedy at the worst. I SO hope these sweet girls are able to call forth the strength and joyful determination that I believe has been a special gift of women for as long as time.
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 3:01:44 PM
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I've been in touch with the Farm, and Mahri’s father, who is Scottish (Stef traveled to Scotland when she was in the Navy), but lives in Seattle, is taking Mahri to live with him in Seattle. Any gifts that arrive after she is checked out of the hospital will be sent by the farm to them in Seattle.
Meadow is holding her own but will have many challenges ahead. Stef’s mother has legal custody of Meadow. Any gifts to Meadow will be given to Stef’s mother. No one knows when Meadow will be discharged or what kind of care she’ll need afterwards. Stef’s mother will have many challenges ahead in caring for Meadow. Her injuries mimic shaken-baby syndrome (head trauma).
Mahri is missing her mother terribly but her father has been by her side this entire time along with Dory’s daughter, Elizabeth, who is in Spokane studying to be an infant care nurse. Keep them in your prayers. The gifts and well wishes they’ve received from all of you have been just amazing. MaryJane said that every day UPS delivers more love.
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 08:15:27 AM
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Libbie, if you can, please keep us posted on the girls' progress. They are getting a lot of attention now, but it would also be nice (especially for Meadow's caretaker) to receive notes of encouragement and small tokens of love as the months unfold. Both girls have a long road to recovery....physical and emotional. We could send things to the farm to be forwarded or to the girls directly.
Sandy in Missouri |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 08:22:12 AM
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Oh, Sandy - that is such a good idea - it's true that the road ahead will be long, and I'm sure they will be able to use a pick-me-up now and then! I'll be sure to keep you all posted...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 2:37:05 PM
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I've been offline for 2 weeks, and am just now seeing this post. I am so sad for the children and the friends and relatives of this beautiful young woman. I ordered a set of books for Mahri - "Spiderwick Chronicles"(I read that she likes Harry Potter, and this is similar, only with fairies instead of wizards, I think).
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Elizabeth
Farmgirl at Heart
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Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 2:59:13 PM
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GREAT NEWS!!!
I'm so sorry to everyone that I have been super busy with studying for finals (which happen this week) and still visiting the hospital, I haven't had much of a chance to get on here and check the new posts.
Mahri is officially out of the hospital I just helped her and her dad pack everything up and get them into a taxi. Like they said before, she'll be living with her dad over in Seattle for a bit and will visit to Moscow frequently to see Stef's family and her baby sister. She has been doing great with the walker and does not need the wheelchair anymore, but was useful to rest her leg. She has her own little walker that she took home with her and with that she's able to do most things on her own except getting in and out of bed.
As for Meadow she is doing so amazingly well, they nurses and doctors were a little concerned about her swallowing ability and formula and such getting into her lungs, so she's still getting feed through the tube that goes through the nose down to her stomach. But she's made great progress in the fact that she can now suck on her binkie, she was quite confused and didn't know what to do with it for quite a while. So, she just keeps amazing us with how well she is doing and progressing, everytime the doctors say she may not be able to do something, she blows them off and proves them wrong.
"The M sisters" as Mahri calls them, are both very strong girls physically, mentally, and emotionally, they are doing so great!
I don't think I can thank all of you farmgirls for what you have and continue doing for these girls,
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 5:12:23 PM
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I lost my mother when I was a young girl, and reading of this tragedy just bowled me over. They will miss her so much as time goes by. I would like to contribute to a scholarship or college savings fund for the girls. Has anyone started one?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 8:16:29 PM
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What a great idea, Brenda - I'll ask MaryJane and see. Again - SUPER idea!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2006 : 06:13:02 AM
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Awesome news about Mahri, and Meadow. If I can get through this post without crying ... nope.
Anyway, yes, let's keep these girls in our thoughts, prayers and well wishes. I am so very, very glad that Mahri has another parent who immediately stepped in - always good for every single child in this world to have "backup." (That reference comes from recently having watched a very light-hearted Hugh Grant movie called "About a Boy" where the only child of a single Mom targeted Hugh Grant's character as a possible Dad to supplement his mom who had severe mental issues.)
Same for Stef's mom, she will need much support helping Meadow to reach her best potential.
Please let us know how to continue forwarding mail to Mahri and to Meadow.
Jo
"There are no strangers here, only friends you've yet to meet." |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2006 : 02:05:03 AM
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I am off to the Book Store and Toy store this morning for gifts for these girls..I also would like to contibute to a fund for them as soon as you all have something going... Keep us posted on their progress please.......
Newheart
Love of friends and family makes the world go round..and always a little Chocolate.
margie
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 08:46:01 AM
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As I was looking through the Farm Kitchen magazine/cookbook this morning, getting the recipe for "Gussied-up pancakes," (which I'll post about in the "Kitchen" section - they were yummy!) I saw little Mahri's photo on page 20 and my heart started cracking open again... Sending love and snuggles to both of these sweeties!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Elizabeth
Farmgirl at Heart
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Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 4:36:07 PM
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Mailing:
If you have stuff just for Mahri you can mail it directly to her and her dad over in seattle area at:
Mahri Crawford
216 s. 152nd St #82
Burien WA 98148
But if you have stuff to send to Meadow, I'd suggest just mailing it to the farm and they'll get it out to her.
And if you have stuff for the both of them, I'd probably jsut mail it to the farm so you'll only have to mail one package instead of two.
Thank you everyone,
Elizabeth |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
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Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 6:11:48 PM
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So glad to hear the girls are doing so well. I am posting off a book to Mahri today - Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, about the gumnut babies. I loved this and my girls loved this - an Australian classic. Hope she likes it and the girls have the best Christmas possible.
My best wishes to all,
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2006 : 12:38:29 PM
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Hi farmgirls! Now that we have an address for Mahri (see Elizabeth's post, above), please feel free to write to her father, Graeme, directly about scholarship information...
You all are so wonderful. I really feel like these lovely girls have just gained a new "family" of hundreds of "aunties."
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2006 : 2:50:13 PM
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I just got back to the forum and saw the post about the children. I'm sending them lots of healing and peaceful energy and also to their Daddy and to MJ in the hope that it will help. It's wonderful to see all the farmgirls come together to help. God bless everyone for your beautiful hearts and God bless this valient family.
Love,
Patricia
Come visit my Etsy store at www.chezPatricia.etsy.com
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Juliekay
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
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Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 05:10:03 AM
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Libbie,
Do you know if there is a fund set up to help Meadow and her grandmother with the expenses associated with the physical therapy etc. that she is going to need? I would rather donate to something like that if I could.
Maybe there could be a special Maryjanes product in the next catalog where 10% after expenses goes into a special fund or a craft project someone donates to sell online or something. Just bouncing around ideas.
Thanks
Julie |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 11:20:36 PM
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Julie - let me check into that - what a wonderful thing that would be to do. I have been thinking about little Meadow so much lately. What a difficult holiday season this one will be...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2006 : 4:20:12 PM
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Hi, all! MaryJane is going to check with a friend of Meadow's grandmother to see what we can do for Meadow and for her grandmama. You are ALL so thoughtful - it's amazing when I think of the good thoughts and wishes and deeds that you farmgirls so freely give...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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**News from MaryJanesFarm: Stefanie and Mahri |
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