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Across the Fence:  Memorial UPDATE: Farmgirl Missing in WA Mudslide  |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 4:41:18 PM
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I am just now reading this post for the first time. I had no idea. It is just heartbreaking. There are no enough words, but I am praying for this family and appreciate the address so I can send support to the family. What wonderful photos and memories some of you have of this dear farmgirl. Oh dear.... Joey
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16726 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2014 : 1:14:35 PM
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Farmgirls,
Here's a letter I received yesterday from Brandy's daughter, Tiffany. I asked if I could share it with you and she said: "Yes, please! It would mean the world to me and my family."
I think Brandy's life (and death) is why it is we do what we do as farmgirls--gather as one, dream, laugh, cry together.
How wonderful is it that gathering here together on this endlessly wonderful chatroom can help a family in need so much? This should be your WHY moment. It was for me. Today, I'm just so very proud to call myself a FARMGIRL and to be surrounded by so many wonderful, caring women. Stay the course!!!!
www.gofundme.com/7rsfgg
Dear MJ,
My Mom was one of your biggest fans. She was absolutely in love with your magazine, glamping, gardening, vintage everything, crafting, sewing, etc. She often said that she was "born in the wrong century."
She even gifted me a subscription to your magazine each Christmas.
I don't think I realized just how much she admired you and your "farmgirls" until this past week when I started receiving "farmgirl mail" from all around the country.
I get mail every day from people I have never met, expressing their heartfelt condolences at the loss of my Mother. These letters mean more to me than I can even express.
To know that my Mom meant so much to so many people brings us all peace.
I have forwarded all of these cards and letters on to my Dad. When I told him that you had personally made a contribution to his fund and that you had posted information about her on your website, he wept.
We are truly in awe of this new reality we are living in. Everything that has happened is so unbelievable, we can't really even comprehend it.
My Mom was an amazing woman. She was hard core. She worked hard and never let anyone tell her "no." She worked out in the garden on her hands and knees until she couldn't even stand up! She just had to have her hands in the dirt, getting in touch with nature. And when she wasn't in the garden she was tending to her chickens (her girls).
Please know that it is people like you and your collection of "farmgirls" that are helping us to heal, helping us to keep going.
We will overcome this tragedy and we will be made stronger for it; if only to continue the "true grit" spirit my Mom instilled in each of us.
Blessings~Tiffany Burdette
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3530 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3530 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2014 : 2:06:25 PM
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MaryJane
Thank you for posting this. Tiffanys letter is beautifully written. Prayers continue for the family to continue to heal. Your words are wonderfully right about this strong group of women who all makes this a wonderful place to come and share our lives.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13818 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2014 : 4:40:43 PM
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Brandy was truly and example to farm girls and women everywhere. The Farm Girl spirit lives on generation to generation, and my prayers go out to her family.
Lets all remember to laugh, and play and love. To always let the people we love know what is in our hearts. Brandy will live on in every life she has touched.
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
1311 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2014 : 5:11:33 PM
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Thanks Mary Jane for sharing the letter and what a beautiful letter too. I think about Brandy and the other people who were lost in that mudslide everyday and continue to lift up her family and all the other families too.I pray healing can begin for all of them.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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Logan Landing Chick
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Catherine
Alpine
Alabama
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2014 : 06:55:21 AM
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How awful. So sad to hear this. Prayers . Logan Landing Chick
Happy glamping!!! |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2014 : 6:37:55 PM
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| I am so touched by Tiffany's letter; I know we all are. Thank you, MaryJane, for sharing it with us, and also posting how those of us who are able to do so can contribute something to the help the family. I think it would deb lovely if Tiffany had a lifetime subscription to the magazine in her mother's memory. |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Apr 12 2014 : 05:07:45 AM
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Thank you, Maryjane, for sharing and posting the letter for us.
There are no words for the tragedy that happened there.
Hugs,
Linda
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/
Country at Heart
'For I know the plans I have for you......'
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2014 : 11:11:21 AM
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My deepest sympathy to the 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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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16726 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16726 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2014 : 10:08:29 AM
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Brandy's daughter, Tiffany, is planning a celebration of Brandy Ogle Ward's life for June 22.
She's trying to put together a table presentation of the things Brandy cherished most. Since all of her worldly possessions were destroyed in the mud slide, Tiffany asked if I could send a few farmgirl things her way.
For sure, I told her I can send a few things, but I asked her if farmgirls could lend a hand and help FILL that table. She was thrilled with the idea of us sending small farmgirl items--the kinds of things that meant so much to Brandy. Things like canned goods, quilt squares, mail art, chicken décor, vintage clothing, etc.
Please send your items well in advance of June 22. Don't use earlier addresses you may have for Tiffany because she's moved closer to her dad to help him recover from his injuries.
Address to use:
Tiffany Burdette
19719 Dry Slough Road
Mt. Vernon, Washington 98273
Post here what it is you plan on sending. I’m sure it will boost their spirits to see what’s coming their way! Let’s rally!!!!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16726 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16726 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2014 : 10:10:49 AM
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I'm sending a few issues of my magazine, my newest book, Milk Cow Kitchen, and a handmade July 4th patriotic pillow that Brandy would have loved for her front porch.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2014 : 10:17:48 AM
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I will be so glad to participate. My daughter-in-law make the most beautiful organic soap from her milk goats. I will send a bar of that soap. This is such a good idea. Bless her family.
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2014 : 10:34:42 AM
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Quilt squares on the way.
Diana
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Jennyoffice
Honorary Farmgirl
521 Posts
Jenny
Moscow
ID
USA
521 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2014 : 10:47:23 AM
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| I went ahead and deleted all the references to Tiffany's old address in this thread to hopefully avoid confusion. |
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2014 : 3:42:47 PM
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| I will be sending 3 life size carved chickens for stand in's of "her girls". Karla |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16726 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16726 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 06:03:31 AM
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Great ideas so far.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6067 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6067 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 4:53:19 PM
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I am sending a garden style wood block art. I was so sad when I read this. MJF brought her so much joy ! as it does to 1000's of us Farm Girls! I am honored to send something to her family!
Connie
Imagine....#3392
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1849 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1849 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 5:17:00 PM
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I'll be sending a apron for a large soap bottle. I'll be glad to help one of our farm girls family.
Laurie
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
Aprons and More by Laurie is on my FB page. www.facebook.com Aprons and More by Laurie/2487022
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2014 : 11:44:01 AM
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Praying for this family and all those affected by the slides.
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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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1849 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1849 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 10:44:23 AM
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Sending my soap bottle apron.
Laurie
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
Aprons and More by Laurie is on my FB page. www.facebook.com Aprons and More by Laurie/2487022
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 12:52:41 PM
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Thanks for the updates.
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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Memorial UPDATE: Farmgirl Missing in WA Mudslide
