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Across the Fence:  I want to tell you about the Christmas Spirit  |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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 Posted - Dec 10 2010 : 8:03:00 PM
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So this week has been an amazing of and awing week.
It started out sort of rough, but one of my girlfriends came over to visit Monday and watch movies. She was full of giggles and quite contagious.I think it's been probably a year or better since I've had a girlfriend over to just do nothing with.
Then, on Tuesday, the children behaved so wonderfully that I was able to seriously clean my kitchen and living room for hours on end. (This usually never happens so I was thrilled)
Next, on Wednesday, the neighbor has her new carpet installed and sets the remnant (haha) out by the road for the garbage men...so...my living room needed a rug and I'm thinking upcycling. I went over and asked her is she minded if I took it. She said go right ahead. So, I took it home and when I got it all unfolded to clean it up and vacuum it out;it was NOT a mere rug. It fit my living room floor almost completely. I now have beautiful brand new plush blue carpet in my living room. YAY!
Then, on Thursday, I was having a laid back sort of day. You know the kind where nothing bothers you too much, and I got the children in bed without a fuss. Any of you who have known me a while know that this is no easy task for me by any means. Then to ice the cake on that night, my Mom (levisgrammy) calls and says I am an AUNT!!!!! That's not all. Hubby calls shortly after my Mom and say he'll be home earlier than usual from work.
Today..oh yes! Today, is not without it's amazing blessings!!
(This is the slightly embarassing part to admit, but we all have lean times so..anyways) We were out grocery shopping and had to stick to a budget this week. Well,I got what I needed and figured I was pretty close to budget. Apparently, math in my head is lousy. I ended up being quite a bit over. I had put the things up in order of importance(yes, I'm weird like that)It wasn't a huge deal, but it was one of those times when the little extras would have been a huge help but you know how it goes. Anyway, I told the cashier to stop my order and I wouldn't be able to get the rest of the things. The lady behind me tells the cashier to finish ringing up ALL of my items and hands me the money for the rest of my groceries. Okay, so I was bawling about this point.
Then, I get home and start in on laundry. (I don't have a dryer so I hang them out in the summer and clothes bars in the winter.) The neighbor lady calls up and says my dryers free if you'd like to use it to get some things done.
Wow! Just wow! At this whole week! I am soooo very blessed!
Just thought Id share ;)
hugs
Jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2010 : 8:47:19 PM
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Sounds like you had an amazing week! So glad to hear it! (((hugs)))
My favorite Christmas Blessing to share this year is from my youngest son. My car had broken down in the snow, so we needed to take him to class and were driving in a small car that my daughter usually drives. My son has anxiety problems and while we were driving, a Christmas song came on the radio called Winter Wonderland. With the clopping of hooves and jingle bells in the tune, I looked back at my son & said, we're going to take our sleigh to your class today and I kind of zoomed the car a bit & started driving & the song was just *perfect* and sounded like we were driving in a real sleigh with the neighing & clopping that's in the song. My son's face broke out into the biggest smile and his eyes lit up --it was magical. So he says, "Mama, you're the bag of toys and I'm Santa." I said, "How can you be Santa driving the sleigh from the back seat? I'm Santa's Wife." "Nooo, you're Santa's Mama," he says. And I giggle because I know I'm turning a bit greyer these days (hee hee). Anyway, while we drive, I felt like the two of us were on a real sleigh ride. As I kept peeking over my shoulder at him, his eyes spoke of such contentment and deep happiness. He gave me a gift of seeing Christmas through a child's eyes.
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2010 : 9:36:51 PM
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Oh, girls! Those are such wonderful stories! I'm so happy that both of you are just full of Christmas blessings and cheer! I am now, too, because of you!!! :) Thank you SO much for sharing!
And Jewel - honestly, isn't that just the sweetest thing... You're the bag of toys!!!! Awwwwwww! Too precious!!! I can't think of a better compliment coming from your son's heart! LOVE it!!!
Merry Christmas! - Nini *<|:)}
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 04:02:52 AM
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Great stories to share and really appreciated!!
Marianne |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 06:22:31 AM
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Jessie, that is so amazing! I have chills now. I am so happy for you. I really needed to read this because I have not had much faith lately. And this shows me there are still wonderful paople in the world. What greta people you have met and your neighbors sound so nice. You are truely blessed.
Kris
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 07:17:02 AM
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Well, you all just made MY morning special!! I love your stories. How precious. I'm going to go through the rest of the day with a grin on my face!!1 :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 07:53:16 AM
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Jesse,
that is such a cool story, brough tears to my eyes. so there is a God and there are wonderful people after all |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6647 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6647 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 08:00:19 AM
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I do not know you Jessie and am new to Across the Fence, but your week put a lot of things in perspective for me and I am crying too as I write this. Thank you for sharing your week and all you Blessings. I am a firm believer in Angels and it is nice to know they are out there working wherever they are needed. God Bless you and your family.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Debbie
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 09:27:43 AM
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Both your stories are wonderful. And great reminders of the season. Thank you for sharing and helping to lift others' spirits.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 4:45:57 PM
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Jessie, you just made me tear up just a little! I recently had knee surgery, and thinking about all of the homework I have to make up and how difficult going back to school is going to be on Tuesday on top of holiday things has been stressing me out, but your week just gave me holiday hope! That's so great for you! I definitely believe in the Christmas spirit, but your story just reaffirmed that belief:)
God's and Holiday's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 04:15:32 AM
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Jessie the Lord does watch over us! Your story is a testiment to that. There are good people out there and ready and willing to help. I'm so happy for you. And Jewel you have a special little angel in your son. This has been a good day already by reading both of your storys. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs,Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 09:18:50 AM
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| Garsh, what a wonderful week you had! I've got nothing more to say other than lucky you! |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2010 : 05:14:44 AM
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Jessie,
You deserve all of the luck you have been having and more. Hope it continues and continues!! Know you are thought of, dear friend.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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