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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 5:02:49 PM
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Dear FarmGirl Sisters, I think it has been a while since I gave you an Aria update. Suffice it to say that she is just AWESOME!!!
This past week she was able to go to school every single day!! This was the first time in 14 months! I was so thrilled. She is feeling great with loads of energy. She really does seem virtually back to 'normal.' I'm amazed. We're still trying to find the right dosing for her chemo so that her blood counts stabilize and I think we are headed in the right direction. Aria has not had to be admitted since the beginning of December, which is huge! She is still taking several medicines a day with a monthly injection of a big gun chemo. We are still having to go to clinic every 2 weeks, but holy smokes, it is all just so good!
I remember so clearly where we were a year ago and we are in such a different place. It is overwhelming and I feel good and oh so hopeful. No doubt, I have my moments of almost crippling fear and despair for those moments are fewer and farther in between. I feel very blessed.
I've been sewing again, trying to make clothes and what-nots for Farm Fair. I sincerely doubt my clothes will sell well...who wants to buy a little girl's dress for 40 or 50 dollars when you can go to Wal-Mart and score something pretty darn adorably for 1/2 that or more. I get it. So I'm also making lots of other more affordable things. Still my garments are lovingly handmade!
The enclosed pictures feature a few. The first is Aria and Rianna having a tea party in Aria's room. I painted that barn on the wall of her closet! FUN! The second picture is a really sweet pant/dress outfit I made. Enjoy!!!
Much love to all of you and thank you for keeping us so close! ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 5:31:16 PM
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Julia, these are such great pictures.. such beautiful little girls.... I cant wait for farm fair and spending time with everyone and seeing all these creations up close and personal... Oh, I think they will sell... I think Walmart is so "yesterday"... :)
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 6:18:50 PM
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Julia, you are so talented. My goodness, I would so much rather have clothes that are handmade and with such love. And each one so different, not off an assembly line.
Your girls are so cute and having so much fun. I am glad Aria was able to go to school all week. That is a big deal for her and you. I hope ya'll have a great week again this week.
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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farmmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Kelley
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 7:39:50 PM
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| julia, so glad to hear that Aria is doing better....the girls are the prettiest little things!!! And your clothes aer great!! I'm with Kristin, I'd rather have quality handmade items over mass produced items anyday!!! And there are lots of other people out there that are the same way!! I think they will sell well! |
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farmmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Kelley
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 7:41:26 PM
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| Oh MY!! I just noticed that tea set!!!!! Did you make that, Too? it is the CUTEST THING I have ever seen!!!! |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 8:24:14 PM
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Julia...I wish I knew a little girl.... I would buy your creations in a flash. They are wonderful...I have never seen any vendors in our neck of the woods that do anything comparable to your dresses.
The girls look so sweet!
Take care dear.
Melody |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 10:29:04 PM
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Very sweet pictures...and how wonderful to hear that Aria is doing so well!!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 10:48:48 PM
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Julia, thanks so much for sharing those photos, the girls are both beautiful! The barn on the wall is cute and the pantsuit is so pretty. I'm so happy to hear that Aria is doing so well. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs!
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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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 06:37:03 AM
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What fun to see your girls, their special room, and very NOT WAL-MART dresses. All lovingly made by you! Wow!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 07:32:48 AM
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Thanks for the Aria update! It warmed my heart to hear it! The feeling your pictures give of the girls is fun, relaxation, warmth and "home." Loved the dress in the background and the wall mural paintings. Tea parties...takes me back a few years but remember those well.
The dresses are very cute so hopefully someone will attend with a happy wallet!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 08:01:41 AM
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Julia,
Wow you are right, what a change from last year, I'm so happy for you and your family.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 10:27:04 AM
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So glad to read your post!!! And what darling pictures!!! Too Cute! I bet they'd sell in a heartbeat. :)
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 4:31:30 PM
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Your daughters look so happy. Glad Aria is doing so well. 3 cheers for all of you.
Michele |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 7:33:34 PM
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Hey girlfriend, farmgirls know the value of hand made, so bring whatever you make. What great pictures girl!!!!
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 01:33:32 AM
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julia i love how you made a farm out of her room and the barn door is great and those who value quality will buy cause walmart clothes seem to come apart faster then others.
lavendar girl
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 07:12:55 AM
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You gals are just the BEST!!!
I really didn't mean to 'DIS' Wal-Mart. I have my issues about them and I don't shop there but I can't not help but think of the women and girls working in those factories for a pittance trying to create something lovely. I think they do and I just wish they had the same kind of luxury that I'm able to enjoy!
I have a bunch of of other WAY more affordable things for sale too: Stitchings, fairy blessing bags, napkins etc..etc.. I'm so thrilled about it. The dresses are a labor of love. They are one of a kind for sure...
Thank you for all your positive strokes!! So wonderful..Blessings to you all!! ~j
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 3:39:42 PM
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Beautiful girls no doupt, They have got to love the room. It is great, My DH belives all walls should be white or egg shell. I would love a fun room like that. I'm so glad Aria is doing well.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
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WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2009 : 08:03:59 AM
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Julia~your clothes are beautiful!! The girls are so adorable!! It would be so much better to buy from a farmgirl than from Walmart. There are too many Walmart things in this world~it's great to see original beautiful, lovingly made clothes.
Ruth
 Living the farm life in my heart.
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2009 : 09:03:49 AM
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Your girls are so beautiful, and look like they are having" big fun" as my son used to say when he was about three. The clothes you make are beautiful and it is true, farmgirls appreciate the good stuff. And I suspect others do as well. I wish I could fo to Farm Fair, it sounds like such a magical event. I love the painted barn...
So good to hear Aria is doing so well. It certainly has been a harrowing adventure for your family, but the one thing I appreciate about medicine today, is that new things and cures are being discovered all the time. Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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