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Across the Fence:  4th of July Baby  |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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 Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 7:46:44 PM
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I have to share this story with you all. I am a 4th of July baby. And this country has been a passion for me since I was born, literally. Growing up, my family, of course, had the day off and we went on grand family picnics, complete with cake and sparklers and fried chicken. Each year, there is a photo of me holding my cake with a firecracker in it. I was nicknamed the firecracker early on. I love my birthday.
And I have always been very patriotic. In 1976, I went to the local festivities, and spent the day loving the party all over the country!!!! Until I was five, I thought it was all for me! The fireworks.....yep, all for me.
Then in 1979, exactly thirty years after my birth, I gave birth to a girl who will now be 29!!! And that day, my ob-gyn delivering our baby was also having a birthday. So doctor, mother, and newborn were celebrating the 4th, and their birthdays, in the delivery room.
So flag waving comes naturally to me. I officially gave my birthday to my girl 29 years ago....so you see, I am still only 30 myself! Ha-ha.
I hope you all enjoy the 4th, and say a prayer for our country, that our people can still feel the pride and joy that comes from being an American. We are strong, and we need to keep the idea and knowledge in our hearts that we are good, and hardworking and loyal.
God Bless America.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 8:29:41 PM
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Jeannie- my hubby is a 4th of July baby as well...I swear that is why military, country and self pride runs through him deep. Happy Birthday to all the Firecrackers out there!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Aunt T
True Blue Farmgirl
73 Posts
Tricia
Robinson
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 8:32:41 PM
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COOOOLLLLL!!! I love it!
Wish It, Dream It, Do It! |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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cathy cobblestone
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
cathy
greensburg
ky
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 8:51:12 PM
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What a beautiful story! Happy Birthday to you and yes, GOD BLESS AMERICA and all those who fight to defend our wonderful country. Blessings, Cathy
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 9:51:48 PM
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That is so awesome!! What a fun holiday to have a birthday on. I have always liked the 4th!!
I graduated from high school in '76 so that bicentennial stuff was really special to me.
Have a wonderful birthday!!
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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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 10:05:32 PM
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Jeanne,
What a great story- happy birthday to you and to yours!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 01:38:44 AM
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Jeannie,
Thanks so much for sharing that, what a joy and delight.
My daughter was born on my birthday and due date 29 years ago come this November. Isn't it cool!!!!!!! to have a birthday with them. Thanks again.
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 05:17:28 AM
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEANNIE (and to your daughter, too)! And many many more! Hugs and cake to you! Nance |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 05:47:44 AM
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Such a wonderful story, Jeannie!!! Thanks for sharing...I always get revved up around this time of year for the 4th. I would love to see a photo of you holding your cake, though--now THAT would make it a holiday!!!
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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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 06:38:14 AM
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Happy birthday, Jeannie! And to your daughter, too.
My daughter was born on the 2nd and we let her believe that the fireworks for her, too, because we usually had to wait to celebrate her birthday party until we, and everybody else, had a day off and that was usually on the 4th. I was still in the hospital on the 4th after she was born and I watched the fireworks out the window from the lounge at the hospital(I just can't go without the fireworks!).
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 06:52:17 AM
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That is very cool! Happy Birthday to you and your daughter!! I'll think of you all when I'm watching the fireworks.
I was born on my grandfather's (Dad's dad) birthday, my grandmother's (mom's mom) birthday was the day before, and my mom's was two days after mine. And to keep the tradition going I got married on my mom's birthday. So we had/have a lot to celebrate in Sept.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 06:56:26 AM
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Wow, look how many folks have special stories about the 4th! Lisa - my mom said she could see the fireworks that night in 1949, from a skylight in the hospital lounge room!
Thanks for all the good wishes!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 08:03:07 AM
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Jeannie~
I love that you had your daughter on your birthday! What a wonderful story. As soon as Stella was born, her birthday became the most important day of the year for me and I love that you share that experience and day with your mom, what a wonderful story. It must have been one amazing day!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 08:07:36 AM
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Now that is just too cool of a story Jeannie. :) We will make sure to set off an extra firecracker in celebration of your birthday!
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
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