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Across the Fence:  Celebrating my Daughter...Bittersweet.  |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
 Posted - May 02 2010 : 05:40:29 AM
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My daughter Shannon turns 25 tomorrow. I want to celebrate the day that beautiful creature came into my life! She has grown into a strong, kind and creative young woman. Thank you God for giving me such a wonderful gift! Now the bittersweet part, she married a wonderful young man who is in the active duty army and lives in South Carolina. I have been there 8 times over the last couple of years but it is just not enough. Shannon and I are real close and I miss having her near me. I wanted to go visit for her birthday, but circumstances have made it impossible for me to go now. Maybe I will go in July for my birthday. We have vowed that when our husbands both retire from the military, that we will be near each other. Until then, I just wanted to share my daughter's birthday with my farmgirl friends.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 05:50:06 AM
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As well as mom and daughter your picture shows the love of friends too. Isn't it amazing how we can see our kids grow into people we would love and enjoy even if they weren't our own? I hope your dream comes true of living near each other again in the future. Happy Birthday to Shannon!
You dun good Momma!
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 06:37:23 AM
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Oh Diane! She looks so much like you! I am sorry that you don't get to go down there for her birthday. Have you tried video chats through Skype? My mom and I are very close and I used to live 725 miles away. It was torture. I loved Idaho but I hated the distance from my family. *hugs* I hope you are able to get to see each other soon! *hugs*
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13755 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13755 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 07:06:41 AM
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Well, Diane . . .I KNOW JUST HOW YOU FEEL!!!
My daughter and I are best friends and she lives 400 miles away and I don't get to see her much. We chat on the phone a lot and she is now part of the Farmgirl Sisterhood.
So, I send my BESTEST and MOSTEST to you today as you celebrate long distance. You two are beautiful!!!
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 07:10:40 AM
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you too are looking good. i can see the joy in your faces and the love.you sure look alike. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 07:18:56 AM
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Ok, one more picture...the day she was married. Also bittersweet, because she moved away Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement. We do talk almost every day and we have video chat, but it is not the same. I am trying not to whine too much, I know that they grow up and fly away.
Note: tatoos on shoulders, her middle name is Star. I told her someday she would wish she didn't do that. LOL
Yes, she was married in a pink dress! It was beautiful
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I think I will have beautiful grandbabies some day!
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My first time at fondant covered cake...it started to droop a bit.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Edited by - Fiddlehead Farm on May 02 2010 07:36:28 AM |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 07:37:28 AM
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Sorry, I told you farmgirls that I was going to be a photo posting fool!
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 08:09:53 AM
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Diane, what a beautiful daughter. And I wish her a very happy birthday. I have both my DDs here now. But they have both moved away before. I hated it. I hope they stay around here forever.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 08:28:11 AM
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| She is beautiful. Happy birthday to her! Is that her sister in the pics? (wink) |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 09:17:19 AM
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Beautiful pictures of a beautiful mom and daughter - I hope you will be closer distance wise someday. Thank you for sharing Diane!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 10:53:32 AM
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Awe Diane, you guys are too cute <3
Sounds a lot like me and my mom. She and my dad live in VA where I grew up, but I married and moved to MI and my sister, who was in the USAF was always all over the place and now that she is medically retired, she married and is living in CA. So, my mom feels just like you. I miss my mom terribly and I wish she would come live in MI near me, but she's too afraid of the cold LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 4:04:44 PM
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Thanks for the compliments...I didn't want to look selfish, I just miss her terribly. I try not to show her though, she gets upset and then we both start crying. See her DH was getting out of the army and they were planning on living in WI. He changed his mind and re-enlisted. I am proud of him for that, but now they move around every three years or so. They plan on having children 5 years before he retires so by the time the children are in school, they will be in one place. He will be only 39 at retirement! Thanks for letting me celebrate her with you.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 4:08:33 PM
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That is such a beautiful picture of you and your daughter Diane! thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 8:37:53 PM
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Two beautiful ladies. Thanks for sharing!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - May 03 2010 : 05:30:34 AM
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You are both beautiful! Hope she has a grand birthday and hope you can get to see her soon. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2010 : 08:28:03 AM
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I understand. My son and his little family live in Florida. He comes home often but I miss my granddaughter. You both look alot alike. My children look nothing like me! The gown your daughter is wearing is beautiful and I love the cake!!!
It's all good!
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
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Posted - May 03 2010 : 09:34:10 AM
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You are both gorgeous. You must be very proud of her and her husband. I hope that you get to visit with her soon...
delicia |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2010 : 09:51:04 AM
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Go ahead and post all the photos you want! We love seeing photos. You are as pretty as your darling girl.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2010 : 2:08:55 PM
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Happy Birthday Shannon Star! From the Momma!
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2010 : 3:16:15 PM
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Diane,
Both you and your daughter are beautiful inside and out! It is so nice to see a mother and daughter have the reltionship that you do :) Happy Birthday to your sweetie!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2010 : 06:08:08 AM
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i know it is hard, my mom and i talk daily. We now live closer to each other than we have in the last 15 years. I still dont see her but once a week or less as it is still over an hr away and with her schedule and mine, its hard.
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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