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Across the Fence:  Coming to the fence and blowing kisses to you all!  |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 11:47:06 AM
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I spend most of my time on facebook these days..I write a great deal there offering whatever support I can to many who are facing the ravages of cancer...particularly in children. My farmgirl sisters, there is no doubt, despite our best efforts to gussy and lighten it up, that when cancer comes knocking everything in one's life shifts.
This shift is unbelievable and all consuming. It feels global where no aspect of one's life is untouched.
But the miracle is that after a long period time walking along the survivor's path, we shift back. Little by little, one's old life is re-claimed.
So it is with us. Aria, my now 8 year old daughter is fast approaching when she was diagnosed with leukemia 4 years ago. I know! It seems like yesterday and at the same time so so so very long ago! She's rocking the halls of 2nd grade. Her hair is long and beautiful. She loves to brush it. She fears losing it again and has a hard time seeing herself bald. Pictures of that time bring a strange sorrow to her. She knows she could have died and looking at herself without hair, so fragile and ill, brings that truth in glaring form. It's fun when we look at the pictures of her bald when I had the creative energy and knowing to decorate her head with henna, stickers and paints. That eases the bitterness of that time a great deal.
But Aria today is NOT the Aria of 4 years ago. The life within her is really beyond what I can write. We have so much life again! I'm back to gardening, raising chickens, sewing like crazy, cooking up a storm, volunteering at the kids' schools, hosting sweet 16 parties here at the farm, writing...It's such a blessing.
It's nice to be back here at this fence. I clung to it in those early days, months and years. I'm sorry I don't check in more often than I do because I miss it here. A lot! But I'm pulled elsewhere..into the lives of people struggling with the shift. Although my life, as it swings to what it once was feeds my Spirit, you all feed my Soul! So I must come visit more often than I do. In the meantime, I hope you are all well. I'm blowing kisses far and wide!!
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com
www.about-aria.blogspot.com |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 12:02:53 PM
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Julia:
It is nice to see your post. And- I wish only blessings from now on to you and your family. I went through two cancer battles; one with my mom years ago, and one with my sister a few years ago. They are both on the other side now. Hugs to Aria.
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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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6619 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6619 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 12:14:05 PM
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How wonderful to hear from you with the fabulous update on Aria, miracles do happen as your family knows. We will always continue to keep Aria and your family in our hearts and prayers. Hope you will be able to stop by more often as we have missed you.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Deb
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 06 2012 12:26:27 PM |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 12:15:17 PM
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Big Farmgirl Hugs and Kisses to you Julia!
So nice to see you dropping by to say hello. And have no worries- we TOTALLY understand that you've been away for a while, and really commend you on your helping of others who have walked or are walking your path.
SO happy to hear that Aria is doing so great!
Wishing you continued Blessings and all things good in 2012!
Be Well, and enjoy "Being".
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 10:51:21 PM
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Hey neighbor,,,, I'm waving to you all from over here,,,,
I miss you sweet one....
Hey remember your "turkey Story" you shared (several years ago)with Judy, Brenda & I over at Brambleberrys for tea? Well now I too have a Turkey story... we need to share a cup of tea so I can tell you mine... better yet show you the mud all over my jeep from my recent encounter with a turkey! lol!
Hugz
gracie
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 09:52:59 AM
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So nice to hear from you Julia!! But best of all that Aria is doing great. That is the best news. Sounds like you are as busy as ever. We need more Julia's in this world.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 10:02:53 AM
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What a wonderful post! My girlfriend's daughter was diagnosed with leukemia at 2 and after a LONG battle, she is a beautiful, happy, loving 9 years old little girl (with beautiful long hair, too!). Aria and your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Sabrena
Sabrena, Olympia |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 1:40:21 PM
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Julia - so thankful this day has come. It was so far away once. Thank you Lord. Good to read your post. Rock on Aria!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Jan 07 2012 1:40:52 PM |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 09:37:32 AM
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Oh, Julis..so good to hear from you! Wonderful news of Aria! Caught that kiss and it feels good! Back at you, and Aria too!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 10:27:55 AM
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Julie, thank you for sharing with us that didn't know about Aria, I send prayers and warm thought to her and your family. I also would like to say how wonderful your write. I have a brother who is battling cancer and know it takes it's toll....I can't imagine having my child go thru that...bless you all and glad to here she is good good at this time and is a happy child.....thank you again for sharing
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 10:37:45 AM
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Oh dear Friends! How wonderful to read your comments here. Just thrills my ever-living soul! Katmom..I have GOT to hear that Turkey story. Lordy! I just told someone the other day about that road kill situation of mine. Hilarious! Did you roast yours or was it too muddy? Hahaha..can't wait to hear...
I'm working on setting up my Etsy store again. I lean toward being rather superstitious and 4 years ago in November shortly after I turned 42 I opened it. It was going great and I was really getting the swing of things when about 3 weeks later Aria started to act weird. I could NOT for the life of me figure out what the heck was wrong. She was fussy all the time and I remember describing her to someone that it was like she wasn't comfortable in her own skin. It was strange. Just before Christmas was when the horrific bone pain set in...It was in one shoulder and after being tested all was okay..It went away and then a few weeks later showed up completely unexpectedly in the OTHER shoulder. That's when I knew. The date of her diagnosis is THIS Tuesday. January 14th. ('08). It is still so raw. Hard to believe after 4 years but it is.
So anyway, I had to shut my Etsy store down as you can imagine. I have a TON of inventory and I mean a TON..So it's time to set it back up again but I was nervous...didn't want to jinx anything. I'm in the process of taking pictures. So if I could trouble you to please send me positive vibes in this regard. Just positive good luck is all. Much of what I'm selling is for fundraising. I took to making vintage button rings and sell them for 10 bucks....all of which is donated to childhood cancer research. I'm pretty proud of that..Those little nuggets of information will be included in my Etsy store too. Anyway...just need a little farmgirl good luck juju!!
Thanks friends..sending so much love your way! ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com
www.about-aria.blogspot.com |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 6:48:17 PM
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Hi Julia! It's wonderful to hear from you again and with such wonderful news about Aria too! I can't believe she is 8 already! Wow! I remember making her little doll.....my husband had just left for his first tour to Afghanistan and I needed a project to throw myself into, but didn't know what to do. Then I thought of Aria and how she might like a doll. That project helped me through those first very lonely days without my Hubby. Funny how things work out and how we help each other out without even knowing it! Kinda like your Etsy site. You get to be creative all the while helping the kids out too. Fantastic!!
I'm thrilled to hear things are going so well for you and your family. I'll keep you close in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
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