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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 07:00:55 AM
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yesterday started like any other farm morning. coffee birds singing then on to filing unemployment week and starting chores. so i read that our benefits end in 11 weeks. so income will change. we go and start chores. papa and i consult on cash flow or the lack of funds now lots of folks are struggling right now. many have been where we are. personally it hurts. so we had a can of quarters $7.00 and the hope of milk sales. i needed 2 meds filled. we both needed gas. we needed to pick up 2 hog racks we live one day at a time here. in the moment this was scarey. i started to pray to Jehovah for the power of God to excel all thought so papa went to get the produce bins from the store. we had just paid our last %750.00 on repairs. a bit later i look up and he is walking in the drive so truck and trailer fully loaded broke down. i said satan get behind me NOW. in the past i would have melted into a puddle of tears. not this time. so many folks have it hard right now. i prayed harder for Jehovah to help me hold up and get done what was ahead. i was needing to tow the truck and trailer hooked to it home. not my strong point. (towing anything) on the way back i am thinking we have milk and egg sales and i could sell some beef and how can i come up with $100.00 in a few hours? we needed stock feed. as i pull in the drive way my FRIEND came driving in the driveway. helen and i rescue animals. she does goats and i jerseys and any. LOL please note NO ONE knew we needed that money. we only talked to Jehovah. i said helen whats up. she said God said you needed this. IT WAS A $100.00 ROLLED UP. i was so humbled i cried on her shoulder. she said well it is not much. i said its a thousand bucks to me. i could get my pain meds and gas and food for the day. after she left i looked at papa and grabed his shirt. i said the power of Jehovah and prayer. he always makes a way out.
S next day a young family came for milk. they are wonderful folks. they have a love for God and a sweet baby boy. they have always overpaid for their milk and eggs. well they ask if i had any bones they could use for soup. they were going to spend their last $25.00 on milk. no check coming till the first of july. i went to the greezer and pulled 14 pounds of beef. i gave them their beef milk and eggs. he started to tear up. i was so moved. i told him if he wanted he could come wead whack for me for more food. he would not take any more free. so he will be here sunday. they are so happy to be able to work for their liquid gold. which is my milk i will continue to pay it forward. i was raised sharing and knowing it takes a village. i hope this brings a smile and a tear. for God is all about good. happy days to you
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 07:05:26 AM
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i totally forgot to add....WHEN we opened the $100.00 it was $300.00. oh my. i put away the extra $200.00 toward july house payment.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6584 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6584 Posts |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 07:38:14 AM
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Sherry- I needed that wonderful blessing today!! Thank you for sharing. GOD IS GOOD...ALL THE TIME!!
Love and prayers to you and your family!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 09:20:07 AM
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That is wonderful!
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 09:57:53 AM
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What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. Continued blessings to you and your family.
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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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4178 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4178 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 4:19:53 PM
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Good Luck to you Sherrye, and family. I will always remember your story.
michele |
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Tracy
Truly
MT
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 4:24:02 PM
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Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your story of trust in the Lord!
I pray that you will be blessed abundantly!
my blog: http://bushelnpeck.blogspot.com
Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.
C. S. Lewis
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machick
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Diana
Park City
Kansas
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 4:31:08 PM
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Thank You dear Jesus for helping Sherrye and her family. Bless be to you Sherrye and your family. God will take care of you.
May your bobbins always be full!!! |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2307 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2307 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 5:32:35 PM
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What a inspiring story Sherrye, Thank You so much for sharing and reminding us that god is in our lives at all times.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 5:39:51 PM
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Thank you for sharing. It's nice to be reminded by testimony like yours that God continues to listen. Many times we forget that he does.
Farmgirl Sister #3759
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world"
"The things that matter most are not really things after all" |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 6:40:21 PM
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Praise be to God! And, to you for paying it back. He will continue to bless you.
Blessings,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 7:04:53 PM
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Seed time Harvest Time. What a blessing that is Sherrye! Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 7:42:55 PM
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What a wonderful story. God is so amazing. And I know that He is so amazing that He is going to continue holding you and your hubby in His hands through thick and thin!! :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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erowease
True Blue Farmgirl
294 Posts
Lesley
Edmonds
wa
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 8:53:28 PM
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It is amazing how God can answer our prayers and also provide us an opportunity to pay it forward. Thank you for sharing such an uplifting moment.
Lesley
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"I see God in the eyes of every child...every life is precious to God, whatever the circumstances." Mother Teresa |
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 08:03:18 AM
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What an Awsome God we have. Bless you and your family.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 08:10:30 AM
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Wow, Sherry! God IS good! What a wonderful testimony of faith - and His faithfulness! I am SO happy for you! Awesome!!! And such a beautiful expression of your gratitude to Him as you bestow your lovingkindness upon others! You surely make His heart glad, farmgirl! God bless you, sister! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 09:09:47 AM
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What a wonderful story. Wonderful of you too to pay it forward. God is ALWAYS in the answer, if we but ask the question. I know you made God proud of your generosity. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7586 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7586 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 12:32:31 PM
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Yes God is a great God and he is always there with us when we need him and when we ask him, Thanks so much for telling us your story and pay forward really makes a difference.
God bless you always.
darlene
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7586 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7586 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 12:33:10 PM
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Yes God is a great God and he is always there with us when we need him and when we ask him, Thanks so much for telling us your story and pay forward really makes a difference.
God bless you always.
darlene
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2012 : 9:14:42 PM
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God is Good! I am so happy that things are working out for you Sherrye. By you paying it forward, you are showing your wonderful sweet soul. God can see this and I just know he will continue to bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your story- it is always good and helpful to read something like this, and be reminded of all that we have if we just trust in God.
God Bless!
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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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 11:08:30 AM
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Sherry, Jehovah always listens to our hearts. He knows what needs to be done and He accomplishes it
A Friend is Someone who Reaches for your Hand, But Touches your Heart!
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 5:13:14 PM
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Yes indeed we have an Awesome God! He always takes care of our needs, and what a blessing you had to share. May you continue to lean on his own understanding. Thank you for being my farmgirl sister.
www.StuffByKim.etsy.com
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MrsTracy
True Blue Farmgirl
145 Posts
Tracy
Beaufort
South Carolina
USA
145 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 6:04:55 PM
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A beautiful testimony! We spent about nine months on unemployment a couple of years ago. My hubby who is a retired Marine (OH RAH, its the law, I have to say it) worked at a company six days a week for 11 years. He never took a vacation. When we finally did, they had him train a guy who was to cover for him while we were gone for a week. We came back and hubby was let go. Imagine, training the man who was going to replace you because you were being let go...
God is good, we never went without, paid our tithes, and had our bills met. Whats amazing to me is that now that we are making more than we did on unemployment, we seem to have less...
Being out of work was the best thing that happened to my family. It brought us together in so many ways. My hubby got to see what I did on a daily basis, he had all day to spend with our grandsons and was more available for his church duties (he's a trustee but is now a "walking deacon")
After I kicked the devil out and reminded myself that God was in control I never had a sleepless night. So much peace! I want to do a praise dance every time I hear about His goodness!
I'm so happy for you, that God placed just the right people in your lives that could bless you and that you were able to bless. A closed hand can't receive anything but an open hand can't contain all the blessings God has in store!
Searching for a more simply life for me and my clan! |
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JerseyGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Michele
Southern NJ
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2012 : 02:57:03 AM
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| God IS good, Sherry! What a wonderful story to read! |
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Roe
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Rosemarie
Tavares
Florida
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2012 : 03:29:47 AM
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What a beautiful story how BLESSED WE ARE.
Hugs,
Roe |
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