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Across the Fence:  Kind words are like honey...  |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 1:12:04 PM
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I just wanted to leave a little bit of encouragement here. I am so thankful for the friendships I have made here at MJF. These friends are ones that I know I can always count on for encouragement in anything I face. I know that it's here I can come and share my heart, sometimes even sharing things that I wouldn't trust to friends IRL. Know that you all have been SO good and gracious to me. You have seen me at my best and some of my worst and I almost always have received nothing but encouragement and love from you all and that has made me want to stay here all the more.
Just a little word I want to share from Proverbs that is SO IMPORTANT in life, whether you believe the word of God or not, it is truth. Proverbs 16:23-25 says, "Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Think what the opposite would bring....unkind words would bring bitterness to the soul  and bad health to the body. There's also another proverb that says that "the tongue has the power of life and death."
So, that said, I want to thank you all for bringing life when I need it and for speaking encouraging words. This truly is a happy, uplifting place and I pray that it always stays that way. Keep up the good work and remember (another wise saying, not from the Bible but oh so good)... if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all :)
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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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 1:14:10 PM
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Thank you so much Siobhan for your sweet and thoughtful words. I love reading the psalms and Proverbs. They are so uplifting.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 5:43:04 PM
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Siobhan, that is so true. I love Proverbs. I can always go there and find something I need at that moment. I need to go there right now! I have always said that last line alot. It's so true. I am so glad you feel so at home here. I do too. I have been to other forums but have never felt like I do here. So at home with all my farmgirl sisters. I feel so close to so many of you. I guess I'll be hanging around here for a long time.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 6:01:36 PM
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Thank you Siobhan for your kind words and for sharing so much with all of us! You are what helps make this such a positive experience for all of us! Your sincere honesty absolutely flows!!! Hugs and prayers to you, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
Edited by - Lin on Aug 18 2010 6:07:46 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13640 Posts |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 9:06:30 PM
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thankyou for the reminder. i am dealing with two rather difficult people right now and am having trouble always biting my tongue.
http://www.alittlebitofred.webs.com/ |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 10:04:53 PM
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Corrine, kindness doesn't always mean you have to "bite your tongue". Sometimes difficult people need to hear a bit of honesty, and even though I know that often makes waves, it sometimes resolves issues. Kindness comes in many different forms and I believe that if your heart is good and you are trying to accomplish good, it's okay to speak your message. Hugs, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 11:05:07 PM
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Oh yes Proverbs! That was so thoughtful of you to post this much needed reminder...Words do hurt and they are never forgotten. We are so good to and for each other. What a Blessing it has been to find you all. At my worst and best I so cherish all my girls for all the kind and encouraging words and prayers. That's what it's all about...Love one another! Amen!
Hugs and Blessings,
Darlene
Sister 1922
The road to a friends house is never to long! |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 01:23:25 AM
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I had a boss that told me one time when I was feeling mighty nasty that "you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." How right she was.
Betty in Pasco |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 04:11:49 AM
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Thank you for that uplifting reminder Siobhan. I feel the same way you do about this forum. I have made so many wonderful contacts here. Every day my Farmgirl Sisters are in my thoughts and my conversations. Truely a blessing.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World! |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 05:43:47 AM
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I have met so many wonderful and helpful people here. I talk about you girls all the time. My DH says it has actually made a difference in my life that he can see since I found the forum. He encourages me to post things that happen and has actually said 'I bet the girls on MJ would have a hayday with that story!' whenever something cute or funny happens! He loves the site as much as I do and will sit with me to read all the posts and make comments for me to add to some of the threads.
This place is a little bit of heaven on earth (Is the internet actually 'on' earth? lol) and it's because of the lovely ladies who are here!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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craftbug
True Blue Farmgirl
545 Posts
Patsy
Clarkson
Kentucky
USA
545 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 2:07:50 PM
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I like this one also: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine...Prov.17:22 I just love reading all these posts because you all show each other so much love, caring and sharing everything, it meets needs on the deepest levels. hugs!
Make my words soft and tender, for I may have to eat them. :) |
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monicarose
True Blue Farmgirl
406 Posts
Monica
Florida
USA
406 Posts |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 8:46:48 PM
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Amen Siobhan! Thank you for all that you add to this wonderful "family"
Smiles,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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minnie
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
minnie
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 12:51:43 PM
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 1:17:56 PM
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Minnie, I think, Siobhan, just wanted to share this with us. :) She always has such beautiful posts and I think she just wanted to remind us that no matter what happens in real life, we can turn on our computers and find peace and friendship here. We are always here for eachother.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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