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berryhill
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Linda
Troy
TN
USA
132 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 6:26:48 PM
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Hello everyone. I just signed up today, but have enjoyed visiting MJ's Farm for awhile now. I live on 7 acres adjoining my parents' Century Farm in NW Tennessee. I have three wonderful daughters, and it still surprises me when I realize how old they are--22, 20, and 16. I have horses, dogs, and one sweet donkey. My dream is to raise a mule or two someday and have a few hens for farm eggs. I love to grow iris, stitch, scrapbook, and make vintage china mosaics. I am trying to figure out how to live my life now that my own little birds are leaving the nest. Would love to hear from other mamas who have been there, survived, and thrived. Hope all of you have a great evening.
Linda |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 10:49:42 PM
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Linda! Welcome from Washington!!! I'm glad you found the forum! I look forward to reading your posts!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283 |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 01:42:54 AM
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Linda,
Welcome to the farm. I am so glad you are here. Yes, I am an empty nester and enjoying it. We have been for the last 5 years, you start discovering what you like and new adventures. It has been fun. It is a major shift after all the years of caring for your family but a good one. Enjoy the process.
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 06:50:40 AM
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Welcome Linda! I'm an almost empty nester. I have one grown son left at home (he's 23), but of course between work and his social life we don't see him much...LOL!
Carol Sue is right, once the kiddos are all grown and gone, you finally get to start new adventures and actually get to do the things that you enjoy doing.
And of course there's the bonus of becoming a grandma :) I have 2 grandsweeties that I love to spoil rotten!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 06:56:41 AM
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Hey, Linda! Glad you can join us!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 08:10:09 AM
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hello Linda, you are going to fit right in here, so pull up your chair and sit a while...it's amazing how one thinks an empty nest is a bad thing, but really it's just another season to watch our kids that we raised to become independent do just that. you will be ok and find your balance...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
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KatyDo
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Kaye
Uintah
UT
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 1:38:26 PM
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Welcome Linda,
As your children leave the nest give yourselfsome well deserved credit for raising responsible, productive adults. (Then have them over for Sunday dinner.)
KatyDo in Utah
Follow Your Bliss |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 6:50:20 PM
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Welcome Linda, from Georgia glad your here. Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 7:42:30 PM
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Welcome Linda, from south central Kentucky--we are almost neighbors!! This is a great place to be.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
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gracieinhollow
True Blue Farmgirl
121 Posts
wilma
mchenry
KENTUCKY
USA
121 Posts |
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berryhill
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Linda
Troy
TN
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 9:38:59 PM
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Thank you, thank you for all of the kind words of welcome. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Linda |
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thecherrychic
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Chris
Cerulean
KY
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 04:41:06 AM
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Good Morning Linda. Welcome aboard. I live in Western Kentucky and also a "newbie" on here. I don't think Troy Tn is that far away from here. There are alot of really nice peeople posting. Have fun and will enjoy hearing more from you. Chris
www.thecherrychic.etsy.com
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 04:55:06 AM
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Welcome, Linda! The postings and inspiration you find here should help quench those empty nest feelings!
God bless -
Karen |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:03:55 PM
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Hi Linda:
Welcome to the Farmgirl Connection Site. You'll love it here. You'll get lots of good and sincere advice concerning your girls and their leaving soon. Tennessee is one of my favorite states to visit. Have a great day!
Marly |
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 9:43:32 PM
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Hi Linda!
I'm also a Tennessee gal. I'm new to this forum as of today. We live on opposite sides of the state though. It's been a long while since I've been out your way but the area is beautiful. I'm about 18 miles north-east of Knoxville. Smoky Mountain area. Do you know of any other Tennessee gals out there? I'm just now starting to surf the forums so I'm sure I'll find more. So far I know I'm going to love it here. |
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berryhill
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Linda
Troy
TN
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 9:11:56 PM
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Hi Andrea,
So good to meet you! No, I don't know of any other TN girls yet, though I have seen several from Kentucky. East Tennessee is just so beautiful. I just love visiting MJ's Farm too...I am still such a beginner, but I went ahead and joined the sisterhood, and got the neatest little welcome package. Hope to talk more with you soon.
Welcome from another newbie!
Linda |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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berryhill
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Linda
Troy
TN
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 07:14:28 AM
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Hi Frannie,
Sounds like fun...will look for more details.
Thanks Neighbor!
Linda |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 07:33:32 AM
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Welcome Linda,
I'm an empty nester too. It's a different time in your life, that's for sure. Sometimes it's kinda sad, but then you realize that you are now able to be just you. You aren't responsible to raise children anymore and your time is more yours. It opens up a whole new world. Especially if you are like me, I was the oldest child and took care of my little brothers and then I had my first child when I was 18. I took care of children my whole life, now I can take care of me. It is pretty exciting when you think about the possiblities.
I'm sure we'll have lots to talk about,
Warmly,
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
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