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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 31 2014 : 8:41:44 PM
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Alicia, I could meet through the week as well as weekends. I work weekdays 4-10pm, so if we meet through the week, we could make it for the first half of the day. Weekends are starting to fill up...such a busy time of year for us with some baby showers, several graduations, TONs of birthdays. Some weekends should still be good, though. It will be so much fun to meet you!
Angela, I am so sorry to hear about your situation! I will pray for you. God's got this!
Tammy, awesome rug!
PeggyAnn, beautiful pic! And yes, auto-corrected is possessed.
Farmgirl Sister # 241
www.thebarnchick.blogspot.com/ |
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2014 : 8:44:31 PM
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See! It just auto-corrected it's own name and now I look uneducated. Auto-correct and I will never be friends.
Farmgirl Sister # 241
www.thebarnchick.blogspot.com/ |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2014 : 3:55:18 PM
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Peggy, what pretty flower pic. So cheerful. I don't know anything about pt scans. Now you're scaring me. All I know about it is that they inject a dye into her. I think Patsy needs you to send her the 'Tea-swap' list again. I sent it and she didn't get it. Maybe because of the attachment style of e-mail...I don't know for sure.
Angela, so sad that some men have to act like that. They sure change from what they were when you met them don't they?
PGTammy, nice job on the rug. I like it. You tore it put and did it all over? Amazing!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2014 : 4:11:33 PM
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Peg......she's only had 1...remember...we cancelled all winter because of the storms we've had.
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
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Bearclover
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
Bunny
Gig Harbor
Wa
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2014 : 4:33:10 PM
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PgTammy, I have a rug I have been trying to do. I have torn it out so many times. Someday I'll actually read some directions and get it right. Glad yours turned out so well.
Bunny
Farmgirl number 3738
My blogs:
www.curiousorangecat.com
Handmade stuff http://www.curiousorangecat.etsy.com
Not all who wander are lost.../
Plan to improvise
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2014 : 5:45:35 PM
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Judy...OK, good she only had one. Glad to hear that. She will be fine. Just really monitor her on any scans because they are like
a 100 times greater than an ex-ray. And you know too many ex-rays are also very bad for you.
OK...I will send Patsy the Tea List Again...she must not have learned the Ten Copy Rule from her Sissy. LOL
PG Tammy...I like your Rug. It turned out good!! You should be proud of yourself girl. I would spray it with Scotch Guard before
using it...as it will help when you go to wash it. I use Scotch Guard on everything from Felt Purses to Quilts...you name it.
Cecily...I sent out some pretty funny Text today because of Auto-Correct. Drives me crazy!
Well, girls another wet and rainy day. I went shopping today for awhile...just to get out of the house for awhile.
Even that was boring! LOL But I did buy a Gratitude Journal. Those are always good for helping to keep positive thoughts.
Well, more later gaters. Stay dry!
Hugs and blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2014 : 7:46:32 PM
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Hi there matties. We had a gorgeous day today to go to Dr and run around a little. We were wore out by evening. Mama had a ct scan not a pt scan. We can't win. First they tried to tell us that we were a day early. After she looked it up and found out it was suppose to be a ct scan then we were ok. Apparently they do pt scans on Thursdays, ct scans on Wednesdays. Whatever, let's just do it already. *sigh*
So we got it done, ate at Bob Evans, went to the produce market and to the grocery store annnnd home... by 6pm. *whew* We were tired.
Suppose to rain the rest of the week. Good time to read and watch some movies.
It's almost 11pm and I'm bushes so going to bed. G'nite buds.
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2014 : 8:06:47 PM
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Night Judy! Sleep well!
I had a busy night at work, so gonna take a hot bath and turn in soon, as well.
Farmgirl Sister # 241
www.thebarnchick.blogspot.com/ |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 10:31:47 AM
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Shame, shame Patsy! :) I archived my list in a MJF folder on my email site, just so I did not lose or at least I could recapture it. Peggy warned us all in the original email to make sure we took precautions so we DID NOT lose it!!! Okay enough of the reprimand! Hope all's well otherwise! :)
Weather here is 81 degrees! Humid! Clouds are finally clearing and sunny is breaking through.....looks like the storms are on their way, around 2PM. We soooo need the rain after 3 years in drought conditions but it won't be a cure but helps. Sorry for those of you still freezing! So sad we lost a Farmgirl in the Washington Mudslide. Prayers to all those suffering from that terrible event. Nature is not always merciful.
Nice rug Tammy....I too want to make a rug someday! Just to many irons (projects) in the fire at the moment! :)
Cecily....auto-check is the most annoying 'helper' in the electronic assist arsenal! :)
My best to all,
Mel
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KirksmomsKottage
http://www.pinterest.com/kirksmom71/
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 11:25:45 AM
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Good Morning My Porchies...   
Mel...I have to admit that I kind of twisted Patsy's arm on this Swap...so, I'm cutting her some slack!! LOL
Isn't that terrible about losing our Farm sister and all those lost in that Mud Slide? We are having slides all over
Washington and Oregon. Nothing new to us...but this Oso one was the biggest ever...except for when Mt. St. Helens
erupted. ~ The rescue workers and rescue dogs are literally taking their life in their own hands as the conditions are so bad and such gross and time consuming work and more of that Mt. could slide. Even the dogs are just dog-tired and have to be hosed down at the end of each shift. They are so caked in that awful mud and it is soooooooo deep.
Judy...sounds like you at least had a little fun besides the CT Scan. The eating out part...but I hate grocery shopping myself. It's never FUN for me. It's time consuming, you get less and less for your money and then you have to haul it all in and un-pack it and put it
all away. I guess I wouldn't hate it so much IF I could do it more often than just once a month. I go shopping on one day
and have to re-coop for two days afterwards. LOL
Well, just a few more days before our friend Daphne has been missing for one whole month. NOT GOOD! I also think they are
searching the wrong area. I think someone drove her car to where they found it...just to throw the investigation off in the
wrong area.
I already got my walk in today. It is suppose to rain this afternoon...so thought I better walk while I could. I am not a
lover of Rain Walks even though I do own a rain-coat. It's hard to walk when all your muscles hurt and your legs feel like they weigh a 100 lbs each.
Off for now girlies...take care...and have a great day! Hope you all
get LOTs OF SUNSHINE AND PRETTY FLOWERS TO ENJOY!!
Love You's,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 11:46:02 AM
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......get her Mel, get her. hahahahahaha
We lost a farmgirl in that Washington mudslide? I didn't hear that. How awful... who was she? How did you find that out?
I slept like a rock last night(thanks C ecily) and woke to a light patter of rain hitting the windowsill this morning. It's still raining softly. I really enjoy rainy spring days. 3 years in drought conditions! Really? Sorry to hear that Mel!
Well, Mama seemed perky despite her loooong day yesterday. I'm glad. I worry about her, but at 86 she still never fails to amaze me.
That's MY MAMA!!!
Have a great day Gal-pals!!!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 12:28:40 PM
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Judy...Mary Jane sent out a post about two weeks ago. The gals name is Brandy. Her husband lived and
she died in the slide. There is also a way you can contribute to the rebuilding of those people's lives
and Brandy's family personally through the MJF Website.
More Later,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 9:11:51 PM
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Having been gone so long I didn't know we lost a farmgirl!!! So sad!! Was daphne the same one who used to come to the porch here? What happened?
I'm so lost on everyones lives. I haven't really had much goin on in except hidin inside.
I am gettin back out in the world. I was given a 20 ft by 20 ft patch at the community garden! I have a whole bunch of stuff goin in some makeshift & tabletop greenhouses for it.
I also have an idea for a job. I'm gonna look into college classes for becomin an interpretter! I'm gonna learn sign language & spanish. That's the 2 most requested in my area. I know a woman doin it & shhe makes $40/hr including drive time!!! She also gets to take her granddaughter with her! I ca keep my babies by my side! Yea!
I spent the night with my girls, my grandson, & a friends son. We had dinner, made strawberry lime cupcakes with lime icing & coconut on top, the went to mcdonalds so the kids could play on the slides till they were ready to drop! Now they're all asleep. But how am I supposed to top this! With spaghetti monsters!!! It's raw spaghetti noodles pushed through 2 inch sections of hot dogs then simmered till the noodles are done! You can also do smoked sausages withh alfredo sauce! Yum!
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 08:54:48 AM
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M0rnin' Gals!
hmmmm.....wonder why I didn't get that post on Brandy. I usually get all her announcements!
Could you...would you share that address with us so we can help? Thanks!
We are 60/dark and waiting for the big dark mass hanging over us to let loose. May even get our first
spring storm today. Pretty muggy out there too.
Angela, just jump in and act like you've never been gone. That's the only way to join-up and not feel totally lost. We all can give you up-dates on our lives if you want. I'll start!
My life has been centered around my Mama BIG time since Mother's Day last year when she was diagnosed with lymphoma. Happy Mothers Day, huh?
She has had 5 chemo sessions and is doing pretty good for an 86 year old. Before all this happened, she didn't even have a family doctor...didn't need one for any reason. She took vitamins, herbs and relied on God. She felt fine except for this lump that appeared a few months earlier that she didn't mention until it started hurting. That's my Mama. So, that's my story in a nutshell(readers digest version)*giggle*
Well, gotta go do some work. TTFN
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 1:38:17 PM
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Judy...I went back and read my Patsy remarks and guess I did sound like a pit bull. She'll probably delete mm from the Tea Swap! Chuckle, Chuckle!!!! :) WOW! Mama is quite a trouper!! If I make it to 86....I surely won't have her spirit! She is delightful.
Angela....I like the Sign Language idea...wish I had followed through years ago.
My best to all,
Mel
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KirksmomsKottage
http://www.pinterest.com/kirksmom71/
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 6:38:43 PM
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Judy...Here is the info from Brian in the Office:
We've had some inquiries from farmgirls about an address to send cards and letters of support. Brandy's daughter replied to me and she supplied us with an address to send mail to, and we would like to mention that she has established a fund to help them start over.
The link to the fund is: www.gofundme.com/7rsfgg
If you would like to send any letters here is the address:
Tiffany Burdette
1301 Main St
Lynden, WA 98264
Thank you,
~Brian
Hope this is what you wanted.
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2014 : 12:13:02 PM
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Gosh...where is everyone???? I hope out playing in the Sunshine. I know that is what I was doing yesterday.
Today I have to go teach my first Daniel Plan Weight loss class. I don't know if I'm ready for this or not.
But here goes. My mind and heart want to do this but my body is revolting. I think it is waring with my desire
to get this weight off.
Another gorgeous day here. We had 74 yesterday and today is suppose to be 70. I know a rain shower is coming
some time early evening or night because my knee is throbbing. LOL
Hope everyone finds some time to drop in and sit a spell on The Porch. I am leaving my stash of chocolate for
you all to indulge in...since I can't have it for awhile. )+: Enjoy!!
I am listening to a good book on my walks everyday called the Profiler's Daughter. A Murder Mystery.
Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2014 : 8:40:32 PM
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Hi there. Thought I'd see what everyone was up to........
.......and I see Peg is on her own here. hahahahahaha...holding the fort.... that's our 'Porch-Mama'..... hahaha
We had 60\sun\breezy today so Dave and I went out to eat and went to the library, produce farm and store and just enjoyed the day.
So nice to think that spring has finally sprung.... and yet... that niggling thought in the back of my mind keeps telling me
'not to get too comfortable.' In Ohio... in April......you just never know.
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2014 : 07:34:26 AM
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Just a fyi...This month's tea is all packed up and ready to ship when I go to town tomorrow.
I'm certainly glad to see all those flower pics; and, happy Spring is on the way!
Farmgirl sister #3926
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2014 : 08:10:52 AM
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Thanks for letting us know Judy! Oh, and did anybody receive their tea in March or did mine get lost in the mail?
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
My blog: finallyafarmgirl.blogspot.com
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2014 : 09:33:21 AM
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Luanne...our March Tea person is running late...so you will get two tea bags this month
instead of one. *smile* I kind of twisted Patsy's arm to take March and then forgot to
remind her until the end...so, I have cut her some slack. She has been a sport about it.
Judy...so ya'All think it's funny that I have been sitting here in the Porch Swing talking
to myself for days huh? I'm even sneaking some of my Chocolate back because nobody has
been here to save me from myself! LOL Geesh girls come in from the Sunshine for just five
minutes and talk to me will ya???? I'm feeling like maybe my deodorant has failed me or
something...and ya'all don't want to say anything.
Judith...thanks for letting us know about the tea...we will be looking forward to it with eager
runs to our mail boxes. Hope you are having some good weather....and not in a lot of pain.
I guess our Bunny is in CA for her sons graduation from Boot Camp. Hope her trip is extra Special
with her boys.
Alicia...Thanks for popping on long enough to say HI...I was getting lonely.
Here is a picture of a book I think most of you girls will like. MILD/SWEET STORIES and isn't the book "SO PRETTY"?
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2014 : 09:52:07 AM
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Hello Ladies! Hope everyone is great! I am getting ready to go pick Cooper up from preschool, but thought I would stop in for a visit. Peggy, sorry we left ya all alone! I will be sneaking some of your chocolate...and a tea bag, what's up with the tea bags? Are we swapping? That book looks good!
Will be back later if I get a chance.
Farmgirl Sister # 241
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craftbug
True Blue Farmgirl
545 Posts
Patsy
Clarkson
Kentucky
USA
545 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2014 : 2:48:39 PM
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Hi everybody:
My TEA is IN the mailbox right now! It will be on it's way tomorrow. :)
Got rid of my desktop recently and looked for the tea list to print off and no luck!
Getting used to my new laptop and don't have it connected to my printer yet. Will be wireless when I do. Learning Windows 8.1 is NO fun!
Been busy tearing down my old computer desk and we got rid of our old box tv and have a new flat screen now sitting on a stand. Got rid of the entertainment center this week so house sure looks empty, lol. When I get my 1500 piece puzzle done, then will take center out of table and will have even more space, wooohooo!
hubby wants supper so yak more later.
enjoying pics you all are posting. :)
toodles..
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2014 : 2:07:52 PM
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FOR MY PORCHIES WHO DIDN'T SEE THIS UPDATE FROM MARYJANE TODAY ON BRANDY'S FAMILY:
Here's a letter I received yesterday from Brandy's daughter, Tiffany.
I think Brandy's life (and death) is why it is we do what we do as farmgirls--gather as one, dream, laugh, cry together.
How wonderful is it that gathering here together on this endlessly wonderful chatroom can help a family in need so much? This should be your WHY moment. It was for me. Today, I'm just so very proud to call myself a FARMGIRL and to be surrounded by so many wonderful, caring women. Stay the course!!!! If you missed it here is an address for cards and a website for offering support:
Tiffany Burdette
1301 Main St
Lynden, WA 98264
www.gofundme.com/7rsfgg
Dear MJ,
My Mom was one of your biggest fans. She was absolutely in love with your magazine, glamping, gardening, vintage everything, crafting, sewing, etc. She often said that she was "born in the wrong century."
She even gifted me a subscription to your magazine each Christmas.
I don't think I realized just how much she admired you and your "farmgirls" until this past week when I started receiving "farmgirl mail" from all around the country.
I get mail every day from people I have never met, expressing their heartfelt condolences at the loss of my Mother. These letters mean more to me than I can even express.
To know that my Mom meant so much to so many people brings us all peace.
I have forwarded all of these cards and letters on to my Dad. When I told him that you had personally made a contribution to his fund and that you had posted information about her on your website, he wept.
We are truly in awe of this new reality we are living in. Everything that has happened is so unbelievable, we can't really even comprehend it.
My Mom was an amazing woman. She was hard core. She worked hard and never let anyone tell her "no." She worked out in the garden on her hands and knees until she couldn't even stand up! She just had to have her hands in the dirt, getting in touch with nature. And when she wasn't in the garden she was tending to her chickens (her girls).
Please know that it is people like you and your collection of "farmgirls" that are helping us to heal, helping us to keep going.
We will overcome this tragedy and we will be made stronger for it; if only to continue the "true grit" spirit my Mom instilled in each of us.
Blessings~Tiffany Burdette
Hugs, Prayers and Farmgirl Love,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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