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Across the Fence:  When a door closes, another opens  |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Feb 08 2014 : 10:42:13 AM
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A few weeks ago, my grandmother's last living sister passed away. I had just spoken to her a few weeks before that. She was in her late eighties, had been ill but a fighter, for sure. Always lived on and took care of her own farm. We had visited her when my daughter was around three. The two of them spoke by phone after that, and my daughter always called her "Grandma EllaJean". I was so glad that my daughter got to meet her, since she never got to meet my grandmother. Anyway, I was so sad she passed, she was a sweet lady, and also sad because she was my last link to my grandmother.
I signed the online funeral home guest book, since I could not get down there in time for the funeral. Thankfully, I checked the mark that others could contact me. Last week, I got an email from my grandmother's sister's daughter who lives in California! This is the sister that passed away when I was a toddler, and it broke my grandma's heart. They were very close. I always heard about her little sister. Now I am in contact with her daughter, my grandma's niece. We've exchanged emails, photos...and today I am going to send her a copy of the letter I found from her mother in an old sewing pattern of my grandmother's. She sent me a photo of her mom, so beautiful like my grandmother and Great Aunt EllaJean was. It makes me so happy, a cousin I never knew I even had.
When God closes a door, he opens a window. 
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2014 : 11:46:00 AM
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Nicole so sorry for your loss. But what a wonderful story. So true how when one door closes one does open. Prayers for your relationship to continue to blossom.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2014 : 12:13:52 PM
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Nicole...God is so good isn't He? I just lost my Brother In Law last night. He was my last link to my sister.
I know how your heart feels but so glad you met other precious family members!!!
Love and Prayers,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2014 : 3:33:50 PM
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Oh, PeggyAnn I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My cousin was so touched to see her mother's letter from 1967. We are planning on speaking on the phone soon. I can't wait. :)
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2014 : 4:01:10 PM
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Peggy... I am so sorry... Sending you big hugs...
You, too, Nicole... But it sounds like the big one God gave you in reconnecting with your cousin is better than any earthly hug - what a great, great thing! I bet your Grandma and Aunt are up there in Heaven all happy and just showering down lots of smiles on you and your cousin... That is just SUCH a cool thing! I'm so, so happy for both of you!! :)
I have to say, too... I love the title of this post. That's exactly how my Grandma used to say it, "When one door closes, another one opens..." I can't tell you how many times over the years I have found great comfort in hearing her words in my heart! Thank you for the extra smiles today! Love 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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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2014 : 4:25:42 PM
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Nini,
You are such a sweetie. Love you, too!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2014 : 04:00:02 AM
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this post made me smile....i am sorry as well for your loss....we're at an age now taht we can appreciate those ties to other loved ones! how awesome to make this new connection!
Peggy; i am sorry for your loss as well.
big hugs to both of you gals!!!!!!!!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2014 : 1:09:07 PM
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The Lord provides! What a heartwarming story. I hope you can become fast friends, as well as family. :)
Farmgirl #31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2014 : 3:04:24 PM
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What a wonderful new connection for you! Thank you for sharing it. Gave me a reason to smile.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 05 2014 : 8:46:18 PM
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Nicole, I'm sorry for your loss. What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.
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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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2014 : 7:34:18 PM
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Update: We are on Facebook together, and have spoken on the phone. I recently saw photos of her beautiful family at her daughters graduation. She is just the sweetest. I bet my grandma and great-aunts are smiling down on us!
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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