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Across the Fence:  With joy, comes sorrow....  |
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LeighErica
True Blue Farmgirl
306 Posts
Erica
PA
USA
306 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 07:26:38 AM
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Dear Farmgirls,
I just wanted to let you know that we got the house in Pa. But, I am so emotional. It is super exciting to have the money and the freedom to buy a home...we have waited 18 yrs for this moment. And even though it is not the home we initially imagined we would have...it is still beautiful and us. So, I am very excited about living there and being close to all of our families. It will be good for my daughter and I. On the other hand, with an impending year long deployment tagging along this change...I am very sad that with such a life changing purchase my DH will not be here to enjoy the home. How did I get so lucky to have such a giving man? Here he is going off again to war, and he is doing everything in his power to make sure we are also secure here in the US....I just can't believe that with all this goodness and love, there can be so much sadness. We should be moving in together, decorating and living and loving together, and once again, our lives do not afford us this privlege....yet, we are very blessed in spite of all this....I can't stop crying...I am scared, excited, and overwhelmed....please pray for us..that all will be fine....he will come home safely and we can be a whole family. Erica |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6609 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 07:40:34 AM
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Oh Erica my heart cries for you as I know from personal experience what you are going through. Our jobs as military wives are to keep the home fires burning for our soldiers until they return to us. You are a strong woman I can tell from our correspondence and you know what your duties are as the strong military wife. I will keep you and especially your Dear Husband in my prayers, I thank him and you for his service and your sacrifice. I will also pray that the year flies by for you.
See you soon.
Farm girl Hugs,
Debbie |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 09:00:03 AM
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I'm praying for your whole family Erica!
Let me know if I can do anything!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 10:22:17 AM
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Prayers for you! Also all you military wives please thank your husbands for what they do, they are exceptional and wonderful people.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 10:22:53 AM
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Erica,
I too, feel for you and know what you are going through. We military wives suffer too. Thank your DH for his service, it is appreciated from the bottom of my heart.
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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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 10:54:24 AM
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God bless your WHOLE family, Erica. Every single one of you is doing a very special thing for the rest of us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are truly a special family.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
596 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 11:11:47 AM
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I second what Mary Beth just said! Thank you....your whole family. Your courage and your service to our country is precious.
May you enjoy your new home and may your honey return safely to the beauty your will create while he is away. I am sure, his thoughts will be with you, in all that you do this coming year. May God richly bless each of you!
http://theprairiemaid.blogspot.com/
Farmgirls don't have hot flashes ~ They have power surges! |
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 2:11:46 PM
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Erica, you and your family are in my prayers. Prayers for strength and comfort in the lonely hours, prayers that your precious husband will come home safely. May God bless you all. Thank your husband for his sacrifices and service for us all.
Karin
Farmgirl #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13634 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 2:27:17 PM
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Erica,
I'm excited for you too! And I'm praying for all the changes and for you and your hubby as he goes again. And, I'm selfishly sorry you're leaving Colorado . . . I was so hoping to meet you. But I'm truly happy for you. Yes, I agree THANK YOUR HUBBY for me . . for us. And THANK YOU for your part!!!
God Bless you!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 2:27:39 PM
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Erica~ You and your family are in my prayers!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" ~Gandhi
farmgirl sister #2822
embchicken.blogspot.com |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 3:27:28 PM
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Erica~prayers and thanks to you all. The sacrifices you all make are more precious than you can ever know. Where in Pa? I'm in the Poconos. If you need anything just ask and I'll do my best to help.
Be Blessed,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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LeighErica
True Blue Farmgirl
306 Posts
Erica
PA
USA
306 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 7:19:27 PM
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| Thank you everyone...your kindness and friendship means more to me than you will ever know. Today was a pretty rough day...I do this to myself...stressing, anxious and gave myself a migraine...so now I am completely miserable. But, there were highlights to the day...I mailed in the "good faith" check, had lunch with my son who is entering the Marines and graduating HS soon. And my DH had a dinner meeting with collegues, so I got to spend some good, happy, laughing fun time with my son and daughter this evening. Took some medicine and waiting to see if the pain will go away. My family has been blessed beyond measure in many ways, and I have so much to be thankful for. This little emotional setback cannot deter my joy or pride for what is true. It was just one of those days I guess. So, thank you all again. CJ, you never know, we may still meet..I haven't left yet:) Hugs to all of you, Erica |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 7:55:46 PM
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Erica,
I am excited and happy for you, yet can see how and why you are feeling the way you are. I think you just have to let yourself go through all of the feelings you are having and take everything day by day. It will all work out, and remember that you will be closer to family to lean on for support and you will always have your fellow farmgirl sisters to lean on for encouragement! Thank GOD for people like your husband, who makes our lives of freedom possible. You should be VERY proud of him!! My prayers are with you as you make this transition. Praying for PEACE within you and in our crazy world!
Please thank your husband again!
Warm Hugs,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 8:29:04 PM
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Blessings and peace to your heart, Erica - and many, many thanks to you and your family, for it is truly the whole family that serves and gives of themselves when a loved one enters into the armed forces; the girls are absolutely right. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. On the other hand, it is also pretty exciting to have a new home to "play" with, and to be able to be surrounded by family and friends in the midst of all of this! I pray that your husband's year of deployment passes safely and quickly so that he'll be joining you in this new life in PA as swiftly as possible. Remember, we're all here for you! Heartfelt hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2011 : 04:24:11 AM
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Hi Erica -
Praying for you and your family. What part of PA are you moving to? Hope it's somewhere near me - would love to meet another farmgirl!!!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2011 : 07:47:03 AM
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Praying for your family. Excited for you, and crying for you too. I pray a speedy year for your DH. Maybe you will be all decorated, settled, and free to spend time just living and loving in your new home, upon your DH's safe return!
Thank you, your whole family, for what you ALL do for us. &hearts
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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