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Holidays:  Apology regarding Christmas Card Exchange!  |
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daylily
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
Chris
Newcastle
CA
USA
114 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 09:01:54 AM
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I wanted to take a minute to apologize to all of you who took the time (and expense) to send me your lovely Christmas cards! Mine are sitting here at my desk, all addressed, but unmailed.
You see, on the Friday after Thanksgiving, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Aside from being very ill, it threw me into an emotional tailspin that being a Christian, I could never have imagined! I am finally feeling physically better and I am allowing the Lord to sustain me.
I am having a hysterectomy on January 6th. My prayer is that the surgery will be the end of it. I would truly covet your forgiveness & prayers!
Since I will be off work for a few weeks, I'd like to make it up to you all by sending Valentine's Day greetings instead.
Again, I apologize for flaking out on you! Your cards brought a smile to me each time I opened one, and somedays they were what kept me going!
Hope you all have a happy, prosperous & farm-filled New Year!
Chris
Chris
Farmgirl Sister #346
http://refininglife.blogspot.com
http://organizedkitchen.blogspot.com |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 09:21:50 AM
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Chris-I wasn't a part of the Christmas card exchange, but I want to offer up prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. May God give you healing and peace, and may He give wisdom to the doctors and nurses caring for you.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 09:24:28 AM
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Chris, I was part of the exchange and completely understand..No apology needed or expected from this farmgirl and I amsuire the sisters all agree. I pray for your recovery and strength to carry you through the next weeks.
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 09:37:30 AM
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No need to apologize. I completely understand and wish you well. Take care and let us know how your surgery went.
Madelynne |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 11:19:55 AM
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Chris I too was in the exchange. But please don't worry! Take care of yourself and just think about getting better first, that is way more important then sending the cards. I am glad the ones you received made you smile.
Hang in there Farmgirlfriend, I am praying for you.
God Bless you and will keep you in His loving arms.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Again new creations added, too cute lol. Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 12:11:47 PM
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Chris, no apologies needed for this farmgirl either. Your health and well-being is the most important priority. I think most of us have had times in our lives when things outside of our control through us for a major loop.
I will be keeping you close in prayer. Be sure to give us updates.
Praying that you hold tight to God as He sings over you.
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Maven's Haven Editor
Farmgirl Sister #311 |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 2:06:14 PM
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Chris,
You will be in my prayers and thoughts as you embark on this new area. God doesn't always promise us sunshine, but thankfully He promises to never let us walk alone in the rain!! HEBREWS 3:5b My heart and prayers are with you!
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn  hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work You don't give up.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 4:21:56 PM
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Chris, I was not in the card exchange, but am praying for you to have a healthy 2009. My heart is with you.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2009 : 4:44:41 PM
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I am so sorry to hear all you've been going through. My goodness, you just need to think about getting well, girl. You will be in my prayers Jan. 6th and I hope you will be good as new real soon.
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:58:07 AM
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Chris, I'm sorry to hear about your illness. I will be praying for you during your surgery tomorrow and for your complete recovery. I hope that you're feeling better very soon. (Big Hugs)
I have to apologize as well on the Card Exchange. I feel really ashamed and I'm very sorry about it. I haven't sent mine out either but Lord willing I'll be sending out some cards very soon, hopefully in the next week. Those cards that came from you all really brightened up a bad time. We've had a hard time lately with my mom. Before and during the holidays she was in the hospital. We had to call 911 on Saturday and she's in ICU now. The doctor told us that this year will be very hard on our family as Mom's health continues to decline.
Again, I'm very sorry. Hugs to all!
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 08:35:07 AM
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No apologies needed here, either. Life has a way of overtaking all of us at one time or another. I'll keep you in my thoughts tomorrow, Chris. Sending both you and Lainey's family positive energy and prayers for strength and healing.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 7:13:53 PM
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Chris -
We should be sending you "cheer up" cards instead. I am so sorry to hear of the illness and hope the surgery will be the answer. No need to feel guilty about the Christmas cards, we all understand.
Anne in Portland, OR
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
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daylily
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
Chris
Newcastle
CA
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2009 : 06:50:53 AM
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Thank you all so much for your understanding and especially for your prayers! I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to be part of such a caring and loving sisterhood!
I am being admitted at 9 am California time, and I am anxious to get through surgery and on with life Strangely, today I am feeling better than I have in weeks, both physically and spiritually. 'Spose it all that prayer? I'll check in with news as soon as I can.
Luv you all, Chris
Chris
Farmgirl Sister #346
http://refininglife.blogspot.com
http://organizedkitchen.blogspot.com |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 2:42:25 PM
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Hey Chris, it's probably too early to hear any news yet, but was just thinking about you and the surgery. Please let us know as soon as you're able to, how you're doing.
Hugs and prayers, Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
419 Posts
Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 2:49:20 PM
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Hey Chris! I don't want you to feel bad at all what so ever. We are all sisters here and know that life happens. You have so much other stuff on your plate right now that you need to worry about! We all understand!
Hugs and prayers!
Laura Marie #369
lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!" |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2009 : 4:34:55 PM
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I hardly ever pop into the Holidays section and so, I only just saw this. Chris, no worries here, either. The cards are not nearly as important as your health. Even though the surgery is already past, you'll be in my prayers for speedy recovery.
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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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 3:43:03 PM
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Chris, no apologies for me either. Do not feel bad at all, like Laura said, life happens.Just right now focus on you. You are in my prayers.
Kim
Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
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Grandma Mar
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Marlene
Bolingbrook
IL
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 09:23:41 AM
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Hi! I'm new here and am jumping in to the message board with both feet. I just read Chris's initial post today and visited her blog. She posted an update on Jan. 19th as to how she's doing. It appears all is well, thank God.
God bless you, Chris, with a quick recovery.
Grandma Mar
Mend and make do. - Old English Proverb
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 09:59:09 AM
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Thanks for this update, Grandma Mar, and welcome!!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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daylily
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
Chris
Newcastle
CA
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 06:57:54 AM
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Hello all you marvelous Farmgirls! I am finally back!
My surgery went well. The cancer was contained and there will be no other treatment necessary! PTL! I am now 8 weeks past surgery and beginning to feel really well again. Had a couple of set-backs along the way (inflamed incision & a bladder infection) but my wonderful surgeon was quick to get me help for both. I still tire easily, and some days I can't concentrate at all. So, I just take a nap! Never knew how wonderful that could be!
I thank you all so much for your well-wishes, prayers and cards! I can't tell you how much they meant to me. I love the spirit of family and caring the Farmgirls have, even for someone they've never laid eyes on!
I plan to be around more. I know I've missed a lot of great stuff!
Farmgirl hugs to you, Chris
Chris
Farmgirl Sister #346
http://refininglife.blogspot.com
http://organizedkitchen.blogspot.com |
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Holidays: Apology regarding Christmas Card Exchange! |
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Apology regarding Christmas Card Exchange!
