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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 07:22:23 AM
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Debra,
I hope that you reconsider. I know that little squables are bound to happen form time to time and I dont think that those things define us as much as the desire to make them right~ and it sounds like your heart wants that. I hope that we as farmgirls never get to a place where things are more important then being sisters and friends. I certainly know how it can be when hard times come and we need to turn our energies more to the home and I respect that.
I love being here on the forum because of the amount of Grace we have for one another, I hope that this situation isnt anything less then what I know us farmgirls to be.............An observation is~ that when life is hard we really need one another... I hope that you will stay... worts and all (and we all have them) we are sisters!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 07:44:47 AM
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Debra,
I certainly want you to stay! Whatever happened please don't let it stop you from staying here and connecting with others. That is the worst thing you could do! I have probably offended many people, the only difference is I am too stupid to realize it at times and sometimes joke around too much...humor is how I deal with what life hands me but at times I'm sure people have rolled their eyes over things I have posted. We need to put ourselves in other's shoes and forgiveness and love are the only things that will ever heal this universe. We all need friends and it looks like you have plenty of them here so don't let a few speak for the whole. Please don't leave and if we have somehow failed you and not been there for you please let us know. Like gas.....this too will pass! Hang in there sweetie but don't leave....we need you here!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 07:52:16 AM
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Ditto Ditto ditto! Please stay!!!!! I know I haven't posted much lately, but I miss my farm sisters and honestly.. everyone here is loving, kind, forgiving etc! We would miss your voice!!! Many hugs!
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 08:17:05 AM
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sweet debra .. i hope this new sunny bright morning and all these wonderful words of encouragement from your farmgirl friends has given you renewed strength to see beyond any hurt that you feel.
we are ALL prayerfully waiting to hear your sweet voice tell us you are staying in the farmyard amongst us! hugs, frannie
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 08:43:47 AM
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Dear Farmgirls,
I am very humbled by all of your sweet responses to me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will stay.. truthfully I would miss you all.
Again, I do want to say- that if anyone has had a bad dealings with me regarding a swap or barter please email me privately- I would like to be given the opportunity to make it right. It has been a crazy year and I don't remember everyone- though there hasn't been many. I never intended to hurt anyone. As a Christian I do believe that "I will be known by my doings." So I do try very hard to treat all people as I would want to be treated. The Bible says "give and it will come back to you, pressed down-shaken together and running over." I see many of you all believe the same thing. I believe we have all tried to live our lives in this manner. I believe you will all be blessed beyond measure.
thank you all again. hugs to you all..
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 08:52:00 AM
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Debra:
I came to the Farmgirl Site this morning just to check out your posting. Amen, I say!!!! Wow, the farmgirls prove to me again their love, their advice, their closeness, their understanding! Isn't this place awesome. Autumn's posting touched my heart! True farmgirl to the core!!! I will look forward to your postings. Have a happy and blessed day.
Marly |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 08:54:22 AM
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Yes! Thank you, Debra!!!!! I am SO HAPPY you are staying! You go girl! Of all people...farmgirls should definitely understand what resposibilities we all bear! You'll get a handle on everything eventually....at least I keep telling myself that! LOL! But I'm getting older and less energetic and hoping I get the house cleaned up before I meet my maker!
Love ya girlfriend.....and DO NOT beat yourself up.....there's enough people out there in the world that will be happy to do it for you! LOL! NO GUILT.....don't give it and don't take it....just be you....we love you as you are! And once again thanks for not giving up on us and for giving us another chance to be your good friends! Have a great day sweetie! And SMILE....it makes people wonder what you're up to!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 09:23:56 AM
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I think of the forum as a big beautiful patch work quilt, and there would be a big old hole in it if you left. I'm so glad that you are staying. =)
Blessings to you Debra
Annika
Farmgirl |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 09:53:19 AM
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Yay! Debra, I'm so glad you're staying and so honored that you put your intentions out there instead of fading off into the sunset. So many times in my past people have just faded out, especially at different churches I've attended. They don't address the issue - they just don't come back. Your courage to put your feelings and thoughts out here on the board is inspiring. And now you know just how much the farmgirls care about you. So glad you're staying and looking forward to getting to know you better.
God bless -
Karen
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 10:06:37 AM
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Debra, I'm glad to hear you are staying! I enjoy reading your posts and learning from you. I hope that things are going better for you there soon.
(((Hugs)))
Farmgirl Sister #25
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 10:59:13 AM
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debra, just finished reading this thread and so glad you have decided to stay. this is a great site, and it some of that is because of all the women who come here to post. i think you have been a great addition and like i said , glad you have decided to stay. you are a big part of the farmgirl site, probably in ways you dont even know.
love
frannie in texas
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 11:33:36 AM
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 11:58:46 AM
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Debra, just got back online after being away from my computer for a few days and found this thread.
I'm not familiar with the issues that caused you to consider leaving, but wanted you to know that I am very glad you have decided to stay.
You were brave to put your posting out there. We all do the best we can and yet sometimes we can still offend or hurt others, or let them down.
Hopefully, you'll be able to resolve the issues with those involved.
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 4:30:38 PM
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Hello Debra, I just dropped in to read this thread and I am glad you are staying...There aren't that many of us from NV and I am just up the road in Sparks from you, off Vista Blvd. I don't know your story and I sure don't know that you have offended anyone here, but I do know that life can sure get in the way of good intentions. I am more than sure that what ever it is that YOU are feeling like you have let down can be restored and done or sent at another time and it will be just the right timing. We all have times that just get ahead of us and it sounds like this is one for you...we all understand. Don't give up, never give up. From all the comments here, it sounds like you need to be here for others as well as for yourself. Don't let the enemy of our soul whisper in your ear anymore!!You are worthy and you are not a bad person, give yourself mercy and grace that you would extend to anyone else. I look forward to getting to know you, so come often...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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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 07:06:28 AM
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Hi Debra,
I have been gone for a few days, and just sat reading all of this thread. I am so glad you have decided to stay. I do very clearly remember the situation Autumn is speaking of. She made an innocent mistake. What made it a problem was the other lady venting on the forum rather than dealing directly with her. She aired their private problem publicly, which I felt was very unfair to Autumn. Anyway, if that has happened to you, I would like to stand in the gap and apologize for those farmgirls that did that. There is a passage in the bible that talks about dealing with issues. If you have something against your brother (. . . er, farmgirl sister . . .) you go to them directly. If it still cannot be resolved, you then bring another along beside you. It is only after you have tried both of these courses of action that you would finally bring it to the congregation (the forum). For people to complain on the forum without speaking to you first is just wrong. So whether you may have mis-spoke or let someone down in any way, is rather beside the point. Speaking ill of someone without going to that person first is wrong. Plain and simple. I hope that those who may have done this, will learn from this experience for the future. They wouldn't want to be "trashed" on a public forum, so for them to do it to another is awful. I am so glad Autumn came back to us and so sorry she had to endure this. A true farmgirl, I believe has a spirit of love and tolerance and wants to build one another up. So happy you are staying!
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 1:59:29 PM
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Hello Debra, I just sent you an e-mail. I hope you get it ok...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all
Emily Dickenson |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 2:03:52 PM
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I haven't gotten it yet. if you don't hear back from me then you know I didn't get it :-) I will keep my eyes open for it.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
The best Christian health and nutrition site on the internet. Keep checking because we are updating the site over the next couple of months.. Major changes will be happening. |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 2:08:37 PM
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Glad you decided to stay!!
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 6:38:59 PM
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Hello Debra, just got the second e-mail I tried to send back,one from my own address book and one from your first e-mail from MJF. I checked the address and I have spelled it right...it says undeliverable, just know I have tried and will try something else if you have any ideas I am open...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all
Emily Dickenson |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 6:48:14 PM
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email me from this forum- click on the little envelope. Sometimes our server gets blocked from other servers. :-( drives me crazy..
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
The best Christian health and nutrition site on the internet. Keep checking because we are updating the site over the next couple of months.. Major changes will be happening. |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 8:12:13 PM
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I'm so glad you are staying Deb. I personally listed you as one of my best barter buddies on my blog awhile back! I would miss ya if you left us :(
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 05:59:12 AM
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Debra,I sure wish you would stay, I love reading your post and would sure miss you. We ALL make mistakes from time to time but thats what forgiveness is all about, Sure hope you will stay and if not please make sure you stop in on my blog sometimes.
oh yea you are staying sooooo happy!! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - Ga Girl on Aug 13 2008 06:00:47 AM |
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