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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 10:27:42 AM
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I wrote about my grandma, who was an original farmgirl in the 1910's and throughout her life, on my bloghttp://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com/2008/02/farmgirl-esther-klahn-ritter.html about a year ago.
She introduced me to gardening and composting, canning, and embroidery, and other farmgirl skills. She was the ORIGINAL recycler, I think. She hosted many of her grandchildren's birthday parties and family picnics.
This morning she passed away in the hospital. My aunt and I were with her as she passed away. I will miss her, but she had a wonderful, full life and at age 98 she was still full of life and sweetness, and remembered all those old times.
Thanks for letting me share her life with you.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
Edited by - brightmeadow on Apr 04 2009 10:36:28 AM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 11:13:21 AM
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Brenda,
How wonderful that you had Grandma for so long. It sounds like she was the best kind of Grandma a family could have. They really do add so much to our lives.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 12:40:32 PM
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Grandma's are such a special part of our lives. I adored mine and have so many wondeful memories of her. I know that your memories will help you so much in dealing with her being gone. I am so glad you had your Grandma for so many years. I know when you love someone, no matter how long you had them in your life it never seems like enough time. I am sorry for your loss.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 12:56:05 PM
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So sorry, Brenda...how wonderful for you and your family to have such an amazing Gran...and that you were able to learn so much from her--a very special lady, indeed.
I am thinking of you and your family--thank you for sharing her with us. |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 3:36:37 PM
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Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. She was an amazing lady it seems and thanks for sharing her story with us. You and your family are in my 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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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 10:42:28 PM
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(((Brenda))))
SO sorry to hear about your grandma!! I too adored our Omi (our special name for our grandmommy) She was the kindest, sweetest and wonderfullest grandmommy a girl could have and I too treasure all the memories I have of her and our granddaddy.
But indeed, what a wonderful age, 98 is almost a century of experience she passed on to you and yours. AND she is watching over you right now :)
Hugs.
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 |
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idsweetie72
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Sandra
New Meadows
idaho
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 4:37:33 PM
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Brenda- you and your grandma are in my thoughts- I know my grandparents will be gone soon and i hope I can convey to them how much they mean to me!
Mazy Day Farm |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 6:01:44 PM
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Brenda, I do hope yo wrote all you could about her and what she remembered, so we all can learn from her too.  I feel your sorrow............
Farmgirl Sister #368
"It is most common for man to value most what has least worth."
My Farm and Garden blog....
http://blogonthefarmandgarden.blogspot.com
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 08:59:00 AM
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I am sorry about your grandma, and I hope she is getting a garden started up yonder. Thank you for sharing her story with us!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Michigan Girl in TX
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Kristi
Cottonwood Shores
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 7:21:56 PM
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My thoughts are with you. It has been almost 4 years since I lost my G-ma and I still cry about losing her at least once a week. But there are times when just thinking of something she would say or do makes me smile and warms my heart, and I know I am truly blessed to have had such a special person in my life. You were blessed too. Treasure those memories and be sure to pass them down to your children and grandchildren so they know all about her too.
Many, many hugs and prayers!
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 7:30:15 PM
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Brenda, I'm sorry for your loss and grateful for your story. I'm glad she was such a treasure to you. What a life well spent to be loved and remembered.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 05:17:19 AM
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Brenda, I'm sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person, Gramma's are really the best. I bet she thought you were the best also. Thank-you for sharing her with us.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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CalicoCat
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
April
Oakland County
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 10:43:09 AM
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful legacy she has left in you, though! I am very close to my 91-year old grandmother and know it will not be long before we are parted. I hope you find comfort in your shared memories and the gifts she has passed along to you. Take care~
~April
http://aprilsatelier.wordpress.com/
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 3:59:28 PM
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Brenda I am so sorry for your loss. Grandma's are so special and such a wonderful blessing from God. I miss mine everyday. When I look at my grand-babies I realize how truly blessed I was to have know my Grandma. I also make sure I take the time to try to be the same type of woman she was with me and more. God Bless you and your family. 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
Nana to 1 with 3 on the way.
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2009 : 4:09:11 PM
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Brenda I am sorry to hear of your loss.. Grandma's leave big imprints in our lives. Both of my grams have passed on and I have so many memories to hold of them. They were both very hard working farmgirls too, who I am sure have received their farm girl Merit badges long before I started earning mine.. Their spirits remains with me...
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Grandmas are mom's with more icing. |
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mulegirl
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
rosemary
cottonwood pass
co
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 06:09:26 AM
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How lucky we are to have special Grandmothers in our lives, and yours at 98 sounds so wonderful. Your heart must have a hole in it, but I know she is watching over you and will visit in dreams and memories. I had the best Grandma, too. And we talk all the time.
Smile everytime you think of her!
Rosemary
smile, follow your heart and don't look back
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