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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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 Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 01:56:42 AM
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My Faith. It is very important to me! I was Baptized and Confirmed this past May 11. A very very important day, for me and my friends (SORRY lol)
Health ofcourse! My oldest brother passed away due to lung cancer in Jan 2007 and my momma had severe aggressive Dementia and passed away September 2006.
So health, very important.
My kitty, also very important. My crafts and decorating my home the way I want, MY choice, MY way of living.
Finally being able to make my OWN decisions, freedom to do that, freedom to choose what I want to do, where I want to go, with whom. Freedom is everything for me now. I was never allowed to choose things for me, so now that i can and may, I DO IT TOO!
Make my own decisions, where I live, how i live, how I decorate my home, who my friends are, what family members (I have a very small family left, just 2 or 3 persons)I want to talk to etc etc.
VERY long story goes before this, but very important for me personally.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 03:22:25 AM
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Ok...forgetting the family and friends for me makes my list more materialistic I suppose...b/c F&F's are at the top of the list...this took me awhile!
That said, I have an antique vanity that I got when I was 12. It was this beat up looking old thing, with this sad looking mirror. My dad took it to a friend and he restored it for me, and I have used it since. Now, I am a farmgirl who cannot go without having the hair and makeup done, so I spend a good bit at the vanity. It's my inanimate best friend.
Surprisingly, 17 years later, my DH and I move into his Grandmothers log cabin. Now mind you, this was HARD for me...it's in the country (where I have never lived) and my closest friend lives 12 miles from me--in the same neighborhood as the rest of my girlfriends. That was sooooo hard for me; I didn't understand why would couldn't buy our dream home in the same area as the gals. Oh well! Back to it...when we moved in, all I could focus on was how dated the house was, how much it needed to be remodeled, how close (20 yards) my in-laws lived. There is no privacy in that let me tell you. I was a bit depressed, but realized that it would get better. So, when Grandmother went into the Manor, she told us that we could all pick one of her things out of the house to keep...sort of a before the will get up I guess. Allllll of her grandkids (greedy buggers) came and picked this house clean as a buzzard on roadkill. All that I wanted in this world was her upright dressing mirror--and I just knew this one biscuit cousin of DH's was going to snatch it up. (Then I would really have a reason to hate her!!!) So, it confused me when all the girls kept passing it over. Turns out, Grandmother explictly told them that the mirror was mine--even put my name in tape on the back. It matches my vanity perfectly!!!--same wood stain, mirror cut, detail...the works! So they sit on opposite sides of my bedroom...one for getting ready and the other for checking it out!!!!
Sorry so long!!!
Samantha
www.elphie0503.blogspot.com
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 04:20:20 AM
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linda darlin' .. i thunk i had answered you .. i'v gotten several requests for rag chillun in the last week .. i reeeeeeeeely gotta' go in and mark them all adopted.
what i thought i had said was that all the chillun have found homes .. that no new little ones have wandered down the road to the orphanage for awhile now (since the birth of my grande) .. but my fingers are indeed gittin' twitchy to make some more .. will definitely do that after our october 11/12 gurlfren gathering. the gurlfrenz that are askin' will get 'first pickins' .. thanks for lovin' them! xo
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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chickabella
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
D. A.
Austin... ish,
Texas
177 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 05:13:20 AM
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Quiet time: no stereo, tv, computers, etc. Only self and Nature.
Farm blog: http://farmnatters.blogspot.com
Heart of Texas Farmgirls Chapter; Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #275
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 05:32:43 AM
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Definitely my faith and my health.
The other thing that comes to mind immediately are the children in Haiti that hubby and I support. It only takes a dime a day to feed a child a meal of rice and beans. Most children only get one meal a day, and that's only if they attend school. If you'd like to see videos of the trip my hubby took there in April 2007, here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/user/dkelewae
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 05:32:53 AM
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I am the human resource administrator for a children's home. Our agency has 78 children who have been removed from home due to abuse, etc. by the state. Most are waiting to be placed in foster homes and be adopted. My husband and I sponser one of the 6 cabins, The Junction, which houses the oldest boys. There are 16 boys ranging from 12-17. I go every Wednesday to help them with whatever they need, help with homework, someone just to talk to, etc. I give cooking classes and try to teach them just the everyday stuff. How to iron a shirt, etc. They call me "Mama Junction" and these boys are very important to me. I love them all and my hope is that despite what they have been through, they will be happy, productive citizens of society.
Brenda
Farmgirl Sister #292 |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 05:36:22 AM
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Wow Diana, you and I posted right about at the same time about a similar subject! :O) That means you and I were typing about similar passions at the same time...that is so neat! :O)
Brenda
Farmgirl Sister #292 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 05:42:30 AM
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Brenda and Diane, that is wonderful! Brenda I admire people who do your kind of work.
Diane, yours too, very important to give money to those good causes.
Hugs
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 05:54:35 AM
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For me it's the little freedoms that we aren't aware of until we travel out of our comfort zones.
It's as big as being able to book plane flights w/ out too much difficulty and travel both in and out of this country, and as small as being able to choose where I want to go out to eat on a particular day and where I buy groceries.
On a lighter subject, having animals in my life is a must, and there will ALWAYS be a dog in my life.
Still sillier is my buckwheat pillow. When we travel and I can't bring it, IT IS SOOOOO missed! I just sleep waaaay better and more restful.
And sillier yet is...it's iportant for me to alwyas have Puff's Plus tissues in the house. My nose constantly runs (year round allergies) so no matter where or how far we go, there are ALWAYS Puff's Plus somewhere on my person
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 06:02:43 AM
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Something that is extremely important to me:
Well, after family and friends of course......EDUCATION is EXTREMELY important to me! By that I mean education for the young people....Making learning, education, schooling, etc. fun for children. Making them learn to love the sport of education and what it does for them in the future!!!! Looking at the whole thing in a positive light rather than negative...That's what's important to me...
Jamie
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 06:10:10 AM
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And the heavier things mportant to me are, family, friends and the ability to choose my own faith and not have to worry about the military locking me up and torturing my family because I don't agree w/ (so many) senseless government policies.
Look up our constitution, pray we continue to defend all of these and hold them near and dear to our hearts. And to keep fighting for what's right.
The day we don't and choose to lay down and give up, is the day we are taken over and it all disappears.
And lastly, having a mighty military backing us is a huge necessity for me. These men and women who VOLUNTEER to protect us are so essential. There are forces that would seek to crush us and demolish the democracy and freedoms we sometimes take for granted. |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 06:22:34 AM
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There are lots of things important to me. Teaching, serving the community, quiet time in the mountains, being able to create through many art mediums.... BUT the two most important "things" I can think of are
#1 - my porch swing. It signifies being grounded, rooted, which I have not ever had before living in this house. It's MY place. I sit on the swing when I need to be alone, enjoy the sunshine, read a book, visit with friends, chat with the kids, etc. I even pulled a string or two with the city shops guys when they were going to put a school sign up directly in line with my view of the mountain from the swing.
#2 - My gramma's biscuit bowl. It's an old and rather flat wooden bowl she made the most wonderful southern buttermilk biscuits in every morning. She taught me how to make biscuits many years ago - no recipe just eyeballing things. She passed away a couple of months ago and my parents sent me her bowl, rolling pin, sifter and the ol' ratty green tin she kept her biscuit making supplies and flour in. The bowl was always in the flour tin. I love my bowl because it's what represents my sweet grandma to me. Haven't made biscuits in it yet because I have to do it on a day where I can have a good cry.
THose are my two extremely important things....
Farmgirl #208
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 06:42:31 AM
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I think I would have to say my health first and then, a close second, maintaining a sense of wonder. I hope I still see magic in things long into my golden years. :)
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 06:55:10 AM
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My needlework. Crochet and knit and being able to sew!
I don't think I've seen these written about yet, unless I missed it.
I think needlework is meditation and good for calming and the brain is busy without having to worry-think.
I am enjoying this thread.
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One Day at a time.
By the Grace of God.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 07:08:19 AM
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Aunt Jenny,
Your Mona reminds me of Mama cow. About 5 years ago we lived on a farm that the owners kept about 10 cows on the pasture. We watered them daily. There was one cow who was clearly the alpha cow. We called her Mama. She had the biggest eyes. We fed her apples from the tree and talked with her like she was a member of the family. I miss her.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 08:22:53 AM
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Brenda-I was a foster parent for many years, so I fully understand the importance of what you're doing for those young men.
I fully believe that the children are our future, and that we must take great care to insure that they are safe, healthy, and educated.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
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aimeeravae
True Blue Farmgirl
341 Posts
Aimee
Deer River
MN
USA
341 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 08:46:05 AM
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I love junking. (Thrifting to Nancy)I find all kinds of lovely things. I also treasure the quiet time. Oh how I miss it.
Aimee
http://laplantewardklopf.blogspot.com/ Motto To Live By
"Life should NOT be a jouney to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!" |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 11:42:46 AM
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Goodness Goodness......Frannie...we need to just "partner up" our lists cause.......Health (numero uno)..The Arts (theatre, paintings,ceramics, museums, crafts)....Decorating (worked as a designer for a little while at one time...another story in my kinda LONG life!)....Books! (was a mid school Literature teacher for gifted and regular kids)...antiquing (had my bznz for a while)....hmmmmm other things will include family and friends so that's the list for NOW!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 11:47:08 AM
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Ohhh the Arts for Children and Adults (was also an Art Teacher for kids. Ha!)...I've lived quite a while so have had time to do lotsa things (thank goodness)!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 12:24:23 PM
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Every day I feel thankful for a warm bed, a roof over my house, and a full pantry. I say that in my prayers each day. They are very important to me, after the biggies of family, God, health.....
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Sep 02 2008 12:28:23 PM |
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 1:06:16 PM
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Wellllll....when I was a tad bit younger I had a bit of a potty mouth...and when I had Patrick, I realized that I needed to speak a bit more lady like.  So, instead of the ahem, "Witch" word I came up with Biscuit...I picked up Bammit instead of the "D" word and Sugar, Honey, Iced, Tea for the "S" word....sometimes I inter change Shoot a Monkey for that one too. Everybody thinks that it is quite clever, so I guess that I am onto something!!
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Originally posted by CabinCreek-Kentucky
"biscuit cousin" ??? i LOVE it .. ha! sounds like a 'polite way' of describing someone who can be ... well .. let's jus' say 'troublesome' sometimes? where did you first hear that expression samantha?
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
Samantha
www.elphie0503.blogspot.com
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 2:57:28 PM
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Drumming and Belly Dance is very important to me . I love to do both and feel so relaxed and at peace afterwards.
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 3:09:53 PM
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Dutchy, Thank You...Diane thank you for having been a foster parent!
Wow Frannie, this is a great thread! This is fun reading what is important to all you wonderful ladies. :O)
Brenda
Farmgirl Sister #292 |
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