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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  hardships at home  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 09:02:33 AM
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Hey Lori...
Just checking in. Got back from my quick trip to Illinois and thought of you very often. Wondering how your search for counsel is going, and if you've contacted a bankruptcy lawyer?
Please let me know...thinking of you. I know you're worried, but fear and worry can paralyze us and put us further behind our goals.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 10:32:37 AM
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I was able to meet Lori for lunch on Saturday. She is working all the avenues. I won't get into it but bankruptcy is not an option. She has contacted some important people. Keep praying for her please. She is on the right path, but needs our support to help her see it through.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 10:35:42 AM
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Diane, you are wonderful! I will keep her in my thoughts and keep sending good energy her way. She needs all the support we can give her right now. Bless your heart Diane!
Love and light
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 11:49:02 AM
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Good job Diane. Will continue to keep her lifted up.
CMF |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 12:14:00 PM
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I don't need any cudos, that's what farmgirls are for. But thanks anyway. Just send her an e-mail and keep her in our thoughts and prayers. She is on the right track.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 3:45:14 PM
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Lori, I will continue to pray for God's provision for you and especially His peace. May he bless you mightily.
CMF |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 4:09:00 PM
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This forum is awesome! Diane your knowledge will help. wow. Lori - keep here with everyone. A path will open. Is there a place where we could send a few dollars to help a little? Not big, just a little here and there?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Oct 26 2010 4:10:38 PM |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2010 : 06:44:17 AM
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| last night was a rough night my daughter left yesterday on a class trip to DC and I was home alone with the wicked winds howling! I almost went to my parents because I couldnt stand the quiet- only 3 more nights and Natalie comes back home- I did get some good news yesterday that I can borrow from my 401k to get myself caught up and it will take my home out of foreclosure- but need to buckle down on a budget and try to make this work. thank you for all the prayers- please keep them coming if you dont mind- I feel very alone and not sure where to go to get out of this deep depression! Thank you dear friends for all of your love and support- I don't think I would be here right now if it wasn't for your love!!! |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2010 : 07:27:35 AM
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I'm so glad to here that you can save your home, with that a sense of safety and stability. I have been down to my last dime and understand. Work on that budget! I'm cheering for you here in Idaho. May there be many blessing opening up for you.
I'm likely giving you the unpopular answer here, but I suffer from bad bouts of depression. I am allergic to a lot of herbs that deal with depression and take a commercial anti-depressant from my doctor. It is far better than being depressed.
I know that St. John's Wort is one of the best anti depressant herbs. Maybe a post under the health section of the forum will get some more information on it for you =)
Hugs and more hugs for you and your daughter.
Keep posting, we will be here =)
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2010 : 08:27:55 AM
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Lori, I was praying that the 401K would come through. You are right, now the next step is a budget and changing your spending habits. You have to know if it is a Need or a Want. It actually is a challenge and sometimes fun to find ways to be frugal. Lots of farmgirls here can give some tips. Maybe if you have something to focus on it will also help your depression. Still praying for you to find the strength you need to see you through this rough patch.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2010 : 09:11:24 AM
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Lori were I you I would try the St. John's Wort first. Swansons on the internet has the best prices I have ever seen on that sort of stuff. However, if you come across KavaKava I would leave that one alone for now. It can become addictive in some circumstances. Quite a while ago I did see something from Germany regarding St. John's and it was very positive. The other is to find something that soothes you; sewing, reading, listening to music and when you are thinking that you are alone try doing the thing that helps. All trite stuff I admit and probably stuff you know already but I am praying that the Lord will tuck you tightly under those large wings of his and give you peace.
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2010 : 5:32:15 PM
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Lori,
This is a hard time for you and my thoughts are with you. Make sure you talk to your daughter about it. You may think she is only 13, but that's a good age and to buckle down you may need to do things like cancel your cable, not take as many trips on your days off work. If you explain she is more likely to understand and may come up with some great ideas to help out. Never underestimate a child. We were all brilliant once.
I don't know what your bills are like, but there are things you can do around the house. It won't bring in an instant change but can help in the long term. Put everything but your fridge, water heater, and alarm clock on power strips and turn them off when you are not using them. This is true for the radio, tv, computer, etc. When you plug your cell phone in to charge give it four hours instead of overnight and unplug it. Turn down your water heater. Maybe you do all these, but sometimes when I'm down if I focus on the pragmatic I do better.
Keep your chin up, read a book (my answer to everything) and go stay with your parents if that is what you need. Don't feel ashamed. So many folks are going through a hard time. I have a friend getting ready to loose their house. It is crazy.
We are here for you.
Laurie
Best Growing |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2010 : 07:02:46 AM
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Adding prayers for you Lori!
Farmgirl #800
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2010 : 12:49:38 PM
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well good news today- the check came from my 401k so the foreclosure has ended- the house is caught up. Now I have to figure a budget to help me with the rest of my woes. i'm not goign to give up- just having to swallow my pride to get help. Thank you friends for all of your love and prayers- I'll take any and all ideas on this budget.
Have a wonderful weekend and thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
Lori- and Natalie too |
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2010 : 1:07:56 PM
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Wow, Lori--that is wonderful news! Congratulations and keep up the fight. I'm not one to help with the budget but I will keep praying for you and your situation.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2010 : 2:20:59 PM
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lori
prayers for you
we all go thru rough patches
i pray all will work out for you and your DD
http://jerseyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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lulu
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Connie
Geuda Springs
Kansas
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2010 : 2:51:05 PM
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Lori,
My praayers are with you and your daughter, You are not a failure, it's the crazy times we are living in. Lori, let Natalie help you as much as possible she might come up with ideas to help be thrifty and ways to cut down. Have a special night set aside each week and turn off the lights and have dinner by candlelight any thing special for dinner, use the good dishes and talk things thur with her find out what she is thinking about the way things are changing in your lives. This is a time of bonding and building special moments to get you through this time.
Connie
LULU
farmgirl sister #1369
"Scattered Prairie Gals" chapter
Take care and write soon.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2010 : 3:54:05 PM
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Lori, A cause to be joyful that you are out of foreclosure! I'm doing the happy dance! There are many, many smart and thrifty ladies on this forum to help you with money wise matters. Connie has it right, now is a good time to bond with your daughter even more. Have a happy weekend!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2010 : 06:00:49 AM
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i am so glad to see this moving in a good direction. i would still check with the dept. in your loan mortgage to see if it can be modified. if the payment was smaller you could get by better long term. does not hurt to ask. this is the time when they are more open to do such a thing. so happy for you and your daughter. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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hwright95
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Heather
Murfreesboro
TN
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 05:06:13 AM
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Just read your org. post, I'm glad about the help from your 401K. You will be in my daily prayers. ((Hugs)) to you.
Heather Wright~ Farmgirl Sister #2187
www.vintagekarmajewels.com |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 05:36:50 AM
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Lori I have kept you in my prayers, and will continue to do so. Thank God there are Farmgirls who might be able to help with things. GOOD news on the 401K yippee, a first step in the right direction 
Don't give up girlie. Being there, doing that too as many have and still do.
Love and hugs to your daughter too
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://pinkprincessdecorating.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me, my home and my crafts
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2010 : 09:53:30 AM
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Lori, sorry for your hard times. Look at the whole and you will see things that you and your daughter can do to make things better. When my hubby retired (2 YEARS NOW) I stopped working to be with him we had a drop in income of over $55,000 in a years time. I make most of all our cloths, I cook from scratch no pre made or frozen meals, I stay at home as much as I can, We garden, can and freze as much as we can my husband also hunts and I cook it. We do not spend over $200.00 a month on grocerys. We do not watch or have a TV set. We read and do crafts. one can make changes that are good for the whole. It takes time and work but it is do able. Also a naturalist is a very good thing. Not all herbs sold in stores are good for you because of the added ingredents so be watchful of that. There is a book out called eatting for you blood type. You would be suprised at the foods that can be harmful to just because of the blood type you have. The wrong foods can put you and keep you in depression so look into it as well. Love and Prayers for you take care. Lilly 
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13816 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13816 Posts |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: hardships at home |
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