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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
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 Posted - Nov 03 2008 : 4:02:27 PM
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Hey Gurlz,
I have a huge favor to ask. My sis is a marketing consultant and has a client (Rika) who lives in South Africa. Rika's brother, Willem, is mentally challenged and has just been diagnosed with Lukemia. Because of his situation he does not get out much and therefore has little contact with people and no friends. According to Rika, Willem LOVES to get mail and walks to the mail box every day in hopes that there might be something for him.
So, here's my favor - can you send Willem some good ole homespun farmgirl cheer? Doesn't matter what it is - a card, letter, pic of animals or your farm, homemade dodad, anything. According to Rika he would love it all. I'm not certain, but from the email Rika sent my sis it sounds like Willem has the mentality of a child, even though he is 41. So maybe your kids can help. This would be a great community service type project for our homeschool families or 4-H Clubs.
Anyway, that's my favor. If you're interested, Willems address is:
Willem Theron
PO Box 745
Caledon
7230
South Africa
Postage is $1.89 for a card or letter.
Thanks Gurls,
Jenn |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2008 : 5:49:43 PM
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Would love to send him a card. I will get my 2 boys to send him one too. I will try to send them a week apart so he wont get them all at one time. Do they know how to read English? And do you know if there is anything you cant send. I know most places wont let you send pressed flowers or things like that?
Blessings, 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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Edited by - Ga Girl on Nov 03 2008 5:53:20 PM |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2008 : 9:08:49 PM
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Hi Karen,
Yes, they do speak and read English. I don't know what restrictions there might be on things to send, but I'm seeing sis tomorrow and will ask.
Thanks,
Jenn |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Nov 03 2008 : 10:51:51 PM
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Will send a card too.
On another board I used to visit often I had asked the members if they would send a card to my mom. She had severe Dementia, never received any mail etc. SO they sent cards and she loved them. Also when she was in the hospital she received many cards and it made her feel special: they were HER friends :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
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Posted - Nov 06 2008 : 11:18:48 AM
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| Hey gal pals! I will be glad to send a card along also. Hugs to all, Nance |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 09:00:59 AM
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I'll check about posting this at church and ask our GirlScout troop too!
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 09:54:43 AM
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| Thanks gurlz - Willem's mailbox will be overflowing with joy. I asked a friend who works with teens if they could do this as a communiity service project and he said yes. They're also going touse it as an opportunity to learn about South Africa. Most of these kids haven't been out of the county. |
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 5:09:15 PM
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| What a wonderful opportunity to reach around the globe and give out a great big HUG. THANKS A BUNCH for making us aware of this dear boy. Please keep us updated on his health if you are able. |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 9:15:30 PM
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I'll send something to Willem. Hope he finds joy in all the farmgirl friends he gains.
barnagainkristin |
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2008 : 10:30:08 AM
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Jen, just wanted you to know that my son and daughters 4-H club is going to send some cards and maybe little goodies out to Willem before Christmas. Everyone needs to know that they are cared about! Tammy
Best farm wishes |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2008 : 11:15:11 AM
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I sent a little something this week.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 7:16:38 PM
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Sent a little envelope of goodies to Willem. Thanks for sharing this with us. Hope he is doing well.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 3:42:19 PM
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Hi gurlz,
Sorry I haven't responded before now, but it's been crazy busy at work and with the economy everyone is on pins and needles about possible layoffs. BUT, thank you thank you for being soooo generous. I'm sure Willem will be out of his mind excited to receive so many wonderful packages. The middle school kids in the youth or I work for will be sending him a package next week. It's interesting to talk with them 'cause they've researched the area Willem lives in, the other kids in his situation and will develop a kindof penpal thing for a group of mentally challenged kids. I'm surprised at how the kids are really getting into this - but glad to see it as well.
Thanks again, Jenn |
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