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A Farm of My Own:  what is your simple joy today?  |
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
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 Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 2:01:31 PM
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just got back from going for a walk with my 2 yr. old daughter down our dusty dirt road; i came across these rose hips. they have been there all winter, but today they really brought joy to my heart. it has been a long cold winter and we probably won't see spring until the first of may, i kid you not, it seems we go from winter straight into summer!! maybe the reason they seemed so different to me today, was that i took the time to look, maybe because my daughter and i were together, just the two of us; maybe the sun hit them just right. whatever the reason i enjoyed them and wanted to share. i know it's been a hard year for a lot of people; and it is so easy to get down and in a frump, so i just wanted to know what simple joy you've experienced today?
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 2:08:09 PM
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my simple joy was making lunch for my family, and seeing my little new grand Joisah sleep in his carrier while we ate. They came for the morning, and the house was a wreck when they left, but we had so much fun! They dressed up like Indians, and went with their granddad for a walk in the woods. Life is so full of simple joys, why look for fancy ones? Right?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 3:02:27 PM
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Talking to my daughter and grand daughter. They have been away and we havn't been able to talk for a while so it was a good day.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 3:15:52 PM
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my simple joy has been spending an afternoon with extended family. Doug's grandmother, his aunt, and his cousin came up today and we had a lovely lunch and spent some time at a book store. A very short visit altogether, but it was so much fun! We laughed and everyone really enjoyed themselves.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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rhondacate
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Rhonda
Janesville
CA
USA
234 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 4:15:24 PM
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Believe it or not, a brand new stainless steel kitchen sink--it's been in our basement for 3 years, and my fil put it in for us (and replaced the shallow, avocado green one!!!!). I feel absolutely grand--and, we also got cable today, which we've never had, so that when they government switches over the tv thingee, we can watch tv!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 4:37:58 PM
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My simple joy is when I have cooked a good meal and my hubby tell me it was good and gives me a kiss. And we've had our 5 year old GD Kansas today and for the night. She said "I'm glad you cook good food". And she eats it. Even collard greens!
And they both liked the sour dough bread!
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 4:55:00 PM
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Playing frisbee with the dog, getting horse kisses, watching my daughter play basketball, and telling a joke to make my husband laugh. Busy day.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
419 Posts
Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 8:11:16 PM
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My simple joy today was getting to play with the neighbors baby puppy and kitty that she just adopted! They are so cute!
Laura Marie #369
www.lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!"
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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lilliesfarm
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Lillie
Jones
OK
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 06:44:46 AM
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My simple joy is seeing a smile on my grand son's face. His smile is priceless, and more precious than all the silver and gold and jewels in the world.
That's my simple joy today.
Lillie:)
God bless |
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Choctaw Farm Gal
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Nancy
Oklahoma
46 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 07:11:41 AM
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My simple joy was an evening campfire under a starry sky last night & visiting with family. The bright sunny day yesterday melted the ice and snow from earlier in the week.
The warm sunshine, starry night sky, campfire & fellowship didn't cost a dime, but were priceless.
Nancy
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 7:00:27 PM
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My simple joy for today, was having my daughter try on her new jumper, we just finished hemming and say "Look! It's a big apron , for me!" :)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Stashaholics Anonymous Member since Jan. 29th, 2009 :)
Life should NOT be a journey 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, cookies in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, What a Ride!"
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 11:54:48 PM
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My simple joy was cooking in the kitchen with my DD and having DH sneak in and startle us, we all laughed for a long time and those are the times that are Wonderful to me.
Cindy
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 06:23:48 AM
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| Having a rough Monday morning but I put on my pin "The first 40 years of parenthood are always the hardest" and my "need caffeine" pin and took myself for a large coffee before work. Then, my friend gifted me with a very cute shadowbox frame with a small vacuum cleaner in it and the words, "In my original plan, I had a maid." It's nice to have a friend who thinks of you whenever!!!!!! |
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 07:36:33 AM
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starmeadow~~
i need your pins!!! =0) hang in there, mondays always seem alittle rough; glad you had a friend by your side!!
k
new blog!! www.prairiewhispers1892.blogspot.com
www.prairiewhispers.etsy.com
"There ain't no time for looking pretty when you've gotta slop the pigs."--Haddy Rennet |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 1:45:48 PM
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My simple joy today was baking with my girls using their easy bake oven that FarmGirl Ronna sent Aria. Another simple joy was finishing a little stitching piece. It reads "Just to be is Holy"
Gorgeous picture by the way...just beautiful! ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 1:51:27 PM
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My simple joy today was go through my fabric stash and start to figure out how I'll use it to make my first quilt. I also got to see a robin out in my back yard. I'm hoping that's a sign that spring isn't too far away :)
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
940 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 04:39:55 AM
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| My simple joy this morning is to read all the simple joys again! Thanks Kristin for the pep-talk. (My Monday got worse...too busy today to hide in my office writing reports....unfortunately) BUT while I was out in the parking lot wondering if I could catch just a few minutes of solitude...I noticed that overnight the frost/fog had settled into these delicate little "ice sculpture stalagmites" on the snowbanks. It was only 1 degree here. I thought it was amazing how they looked as if they were constructed just one crystal at a time. My headlights were the perfect "spotlight" on their little piece of beauty. |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 09:00:48 AM
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My simple joy happend last night as my daughters- Katie, Natalie and myself played Yaztee. We had a blast- normally Katie doesn't play with us- she is 17 yrs old. We had so much fun playing the game, eating popcorn and laughing until our sides hurt. It was GREAT!!
Lori
Have a Country Day |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 10:01:53 AM
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A good report on some medical tests. Sun peaking out of the fog. And good friends.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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happydaze
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
lorraine
atlanta
ni
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 6:31:23 PM
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| My 3 best friends came over to "play" one brought her baby goat to play with my dogs. He was a riot, jumped all over everything in the house, even played in the toilet! Went out and checked out the critters, set up sewing machines and crafty things, had a great day. |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 6:46:12 PM
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The smell of fresh baked bread in the house and the sound of the bells ringing at the Catholic church down the road every evening.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 11:30:35 AM
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I like this topic! My simple joy today was being able to sit out on my patio this morning, in the sunshine and a bit of warmth (42 degrees) with a cup of tea and listen to a dove in the tree. HEAVEN!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2009 : 09:52:15 AM
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My simple joy was putting my geese in their coop, at 10pm without a flashlight, by the light of the
silvery moon, lighting up and giving the snow a blue glow....God has made the world so lovely....
He's thought of everything. |
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