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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 01 2014 : 2:57:16 PM
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Karla...thank you so much for this interesting picture and story of your husbands Great
Aunt Mary Ada West. She was quite a marvel being born with no arms but learning to
do everything with her feet. From playing the Banjo with her toes to diapering
babies and cooking. It is so sad that she died at the young age of 25 from pneumonia.
Thank you for sharing her story. I plan to share this with my Bible Study Group because
we are all about what God can do in a Woman's life and heart.
Your picture is on the way. Thanks for a great Swap!
Blessings and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5192 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5192 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2014 : 3:51:14 PM
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Peggy and karla, what an amazing women!
Hugs! Connie
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2014 : 9:00:17 PM
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Love reading all of the stories.
Peggy, yours in in the mail.
I received a beauty in the mail today- thank you, Peggy.
I will post pictures soon.
It's nice to keep their memories alive.
Always be joyful; never stop praying; be thankful in all circumstances.
1Thessalonians 5:16-18
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2014 : 04:32:11 AM
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The front and back of my beautiful photograph. (sorry they are sideways)
What a beautiful woman, inside and out.
Thank you so much, Peggy. 
Always be joyful; never stop praying; be thankful in all circumstances.
1Thessalonians 5:16-18
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 09:34:39 AM
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Here is one of the pictures that Beth sent to me. On the back is written a beautiful tribute to her Mother.
This is a picture of my mother Irma (far right).
She is celebrating receiving her black ribbon (on cap) which denotes Senior status. She is with her best friends and roommates at Ohio State University -either 1942 or '43.
She is descended from a family of farmers. She sold apples and produce in downtown Columbus when she was young. My grandfather had an orchard, chickens,and truck garden - and eight children.
My mother turns 91 at the end of Feb. She tells us many stories of her OSU days.
During the war years no one had much money they shared clothes and food and had great times. She married my father in '45 - a veterinarian student. Her first job was on the Polio wards during an epidemic.
My father retired at age of 86 from a large animal practice. We had a flock of sheep growing up. Mom handled the phone and assisted in operations and raised four children.
I live on one corner of their small farm.
My mother and her friends were a great models for myself and my sisters. She worked hard to go to college but never let lack of money hold her back!
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 09:37:11 AM
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No. No. Becky sent to me the Vintage picture above and about her mother. My brain is frozen from all the cold here in Tx. Sorry
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 09:44:42 AM
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Here is another picture Becky sent to me.
She wrote the following on the back of the picture.
This lady was in a box of pictures at a yard sale. (Ashville,Oh).
I keep looking and I think she has wire rim glasses like mine. I am fascinated by the fashion too-all the layers.
I assume she lives on a farm or has farming connections as my area was and mostly is large farms with little towns for retired farmers
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 12:08:54 AM
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Jenny...I got the cool Vintage Picture of your Neighbors sister ~ Hedwig Jordan.
What unusual names Esolena and Hedwig. I love how you glammed up the picture...
so Pretty!! Thanks also for the tuck and the lovely bird card.
This was a fun swap...glad we were partners.
Smiles and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5192 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5192 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 1:16:59 PM
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Linda and Becky, because of the ice, I couldn't get to the Post office until today! Your cards are on the way, and I am enjoying yours so much!
Hugs! Connie
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5192 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5192 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 1:18:07 PM
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Linda and Becky, because of the ice, I couldn't get to the Post office until today! Your cards are on the way, and I am enjoying yours so much! I love all the pictures and their stories!!
Hugs! Connie
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2014 : 4:14:19 PM
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Hi Peggy, I got home last night and so enjoyed the picture and story of your mother-in-law, she was so beautiful. I also loved the way you did the frame around her picture, Thank you. I don't have a scanner so I can't post the picture, so sorry.
I am glad you liked Mary Ada's story enough to share, I have been in amazement ever since I learned of her, to over come being handicap during a time without medical devices to assist shows inter-strength. Thank you again, Karla |
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hummingbirdjoy
True Blue Farmgirl
1217 Posts
Linda
Washington State
USA
1217 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2014 : 10:11:37 PM
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Connie,
Your two beautiful cards arrived today. I love how you decorated
the cards including the insides but even more I love the stories
about your Great Grandmother and your mom, Mary and her best friend
in 1954, Brenda, who is still her best friend today. Your Great Grandmother was a brave and amazing woman to raise 7 children and run
a farm by herself for all the years after her husband died. Loved
hearing about her trip to the "Pink Palace" built by the owner of the
Piggly Wiggly grocery stores.
Amusing story about your mom wanting a Leslie Caron short haircut
so much that she talked her grandfather into cutting it short at his barber shop even
though he knew your grandmother would not be pleased! You did a fantastic
job on this year's vintage photos and heart health cards!
What I make with my
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becky 2002
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Becky
Williamsport
Ohio
94 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 10:00:36 AM
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Patsy and Connie,
Thank-you so much for the pictures - they came a day apart and are now displayed in my living room -they are beautiful.
The two pictures from Patsy include Eliza from England - she was my age now in 1925 when the picture was taken - she has such a kindly face. How hard it must have been to have relatives in America or if she was actually in America - leaving behind her homeland. The second is of a lovely young lady in white contemplating a bouquet of flowers. She has a ring on her ring finger so do you think she might be a young bride?
Connie's are relatives, her Great Grandmother Nora in front of the Pink Palace in Memphis - she was a widow who farmed with the help of her 7 children. The second is of her mother Mary and friend Brenda in those lovely full skirted 1950s dresses. What wonderful family pictures and so nice to know the stories behind them. I often had lemon cokes in our local drugstore.
I really enjoyed this swap - A picture is worth a thousand words and these woman all look so capable and secure in their time periods. Thank-you Patsy for organizing this (and thanks for the bright red socks and mints - they will jolt me into spring!
Becky |
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 10:09:10 AM
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Becky, so glad you enjoyed them.
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5192 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5192 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 12:37:23 PM
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Becky, Glad you like them, I just have loved reading everyone's stories!
Hugs! Connie
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 1:34:38 PM
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Hi Karla...glad you liked the Picture of My Mother-In-Law. I always take pictures before I mail out....so thought I would post
them for you.
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 1:43:13 PM
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Hi Jenny...while I was posting I turned these pictures around so people wouldn't have to kink their necks.
You will see that I decorated the picture differently to each of my two Swap Partners.
Jenny...thanks for the Sweet Thank you Note. I so appreciated that.
Blessings and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 3:36:46 PM
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So many pretty pictures and wonderful stories.
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5192 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5192 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2014 : 12:21:20 PM
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Linda, Thanks for the card , I loved her story, she did die young! Her eyes are so expressive! Love the stamp, tea and sweet book mark! you did not have to send another one! But I love it!! your cards are Beautiful as always!!!  
Hugs! Connie
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hummingbirdjoy
True Blue Farmgirl
1217 Posts
Linda
Washington State
USA
1217 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2014 : 11:19:56 AM
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You are so welcome Connie. Glad you liked my card. I too thought
she had such pretty eyes.
Always enjoy all the pics you post and your sweet cards. Thanks
once again Patsy for hosting this fun exchange. 
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
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2nd Annual Ladies' Vintage Photo Swap
