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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 02:25:16 AM
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My dad passed away on Valentines day and we held the funeral yesterday. It was very hard for me to deal with the funeral. But I managed to hold it together just like my daddy would have wanted me too.
Today my brother and I start the task of "settling up" the affairs. I am worried because my brother left the farm after college to head for the big city. From all indications my brother is looking to liquidate everything. This causes me saddness, but my husband I have decided that we will buy his portion of the property and keep the farm intact just like it has been since my great-grandparents bought it.
Please say a prayer for me that my brother will be easy to deal with concerning this matter and that I can be a "true southern" farmgirl without losing my temper!
Donna...transplanted southerner, farmgirl #86
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 02:54:21 AM
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| Donna, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Losing a family member is always difficult, and I pray that you and your brother will be able to work together to solve everything in peace. Hugs, Nance |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 06:13:02 AM
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Donna I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts. *hugs*
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 06:41:08 AM
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Donna, I'm sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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myfairlady636
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Janice
Fort Bridger
WY
USA
226 Posts |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 10:46:22 AM
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Donna, I too have lost my father, and I share in your sadness as your life takes a new direction, without him always there...but know that he IS always there, in your heart, and if your brother has any misgivings about how you want to keep the farm, just ask your daddy to speak to your brother's heart...love and prayers to your, FarmGirl!
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 11:03:11 AM
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Donna I am so sorry to hear that.
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
Rich or Poor, It Dont matter We're all the same everybodys hungry in a different way....
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 11:06:23 AM
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Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I know first hand what it's like when one loses their "daddy". I am hoping that your brother sees where you're coming from with the farm. Keeping it in the family is a great treasure. Thinking of you...
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 11:30:04 AM
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Donna- I am so sorry about your Dad. Sending you hugs and warm thoughts.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 11:35:11 AM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. I do hope you are able to keep the farm together.
With love and sympathy,
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 12:13:07 PM
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Oh Donna...I am so sorry. I lost my own dad a few years ago and know how you are feeling. I will sure keep you in my prayers for comfort for sure and that you are able to keep the farm..hang in there!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 2:13:18 PM
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Donna, I know it is very hard to lose you Dad. I am sorry for your loss. I do hope things go smoothly for you and your brother.It can be such a trying time when it comes time to settle affairs. May this go easy and well for you.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4741 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4741 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 2:27:27 PM
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Donna, I'm so very sorry to hear about your father passing away. Please accept my condolences. Good luck on settling things with you brother. I hope he will understand your desire to keep the farm in the family.
Dawn in IL |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 3:51:56 PM
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Donna-
I am thinking of your brother and sending you both hugs during this sad time. I am sure your mutual love for your Daddy and for one another will smooth out any rough spots in the 'dealings'.
Love, Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
777 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 4:02:17 PM
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I'm so sorry that your heart is hurting, Donna. Sounds like you have been so brave and I'm sure you Dad is so proud of you. I know right now you just need to grieve, but later when you are able, remember that his love for you will live forever.
You're in my prayers.
Blessings, Lea
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9388 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9388 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 6:22:24 PM
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Donna,
Thinking of you and your family. Praying all goes smoothly with your brother.
Know you are being thought of at this sad time.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens
Kind thoughts are roots
Kind words are blossoms
Kind deeds are Fruits
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 06:05:37 AM
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Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you in the light and the warmth of my thoughts. very tenderly, ~julia hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 06:08:15 AM
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Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you in the light and the warmth of my thoughts. very tenderly, ~julia hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 06:42:02 AM
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donna, you are in my heart right now while going thru the loss of your dad. i so hope that it works out that you and your dh get to keep the farm. please keep us posted on how things are going for you.
love
fran
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 3:52:31 PM
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I am deeply touched by the kind words, prayers and hugs you all have sent my way. Right now I am very overwhelmed by everything that has to be done. I am so grateful that my brother has been very much on the "same page" as I am. We did sit down and talk about the farm and what will be done. Looks like we will be "partners" running the farm. I know that there will be things we will not see eye to eye on, but I can already see God's hand working during this time of loss for my family.
Thanks again for everything!
Donna....transplanted southerner, farmgirl #86 |
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
777 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 7:10:26 PM
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I am so thankful that your desire to keep the farm has been granted. I'm sure it is precious to you. Bless you ~ you'll remain in my thoughts.
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2008 : 7:20:13 PM
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Donna, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It is a difficult time and I pray you have the strength to endure. I pray for patience for you and your brother and that you will be able to reach a decision regarding the property that will suit you both.
Hugs to you - know that you are being thought about
Kathy
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Family Matters: Dad passed away |
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Dad passed away
