Author |
Across the Fence: Out of the Blue |
|
YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6994 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6994 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 3:33:32 PM
|
Out of the blue is what we say when something happens that is so unexpected.
My doorbell rang just awhile ago and I opened the door to find a beautiful teenage girl standing there. "I see you watering your garden in the mornings when I am walking to school and I want to give you a plant to add to your garden". I must have looked shocked so she asked if that would be alright. I told her I would love to have her gift - a potted red tipped coleus.
I remember seeing her and speaking to her but she never crossed my mind other than those brief meetings. I would never have dreamed a teenager would give an older woman a second thought much less to give her a plant. I told her I would plant it so she could see it when she walked by.
My son who passed away last year has been heavy on my mind for several days and when she gave me the plant I thought oh how I needed her special gift of thinking of me. I don't believe in coincidences. She wanted to give a gift and I was in need of receiving it and the Lord put us together.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
|
|
lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3474 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3474 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 5:27:30 PM
|
Sara This is just the sweetest story. How very nice of her. God does work in spectacular ways. Thanks so much for sharing it. I will send up some prayers for you as well.
Farmgirl #5111 Farmgirl of the month October 2014 Blessings ~Kelly~ |
|
|
wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 6:01:49 PM
|
Sara what a beautiful story!!! Bless that sweet girl who was so very kind to you!!! God knows what we have need of even when we don't know ourselves sometimes. I am so blessed to read this as we lost our oldest church member today. She was 89 years old and is now home with the Lord. I sure needed to read something with a little happiness to it! We sure do love you here at the farm.
Hugs!
Judy
God Has Been So Good To Me!!!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440 Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
Edited by - wildflower17 on Sep 25 2018 6:02:22 PM |
|
|
nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2898 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2898 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 8:01:41 PM
|
Tears Sara... What a blessing |
|
|
quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7529 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 8:27:57 PM
|
Sara - That is such a sweet story. I am so happy that she came along when you needed it most.
HUGS to you!
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month April 2017 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
|
|
|
Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5169 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5169 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 8:50:03 PM
|
Sara, that was a hug from God! Another hug! Connie |
|
|
windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4221 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4221 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 04:02:38 AM
|
beautiful.
Farming in WI
Michele |
|
|
levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9382 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9382 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 04:22:25 AM
|
Sara, What a beautiful thing. God is so gracious. You've made a new friend and that is a gift too.
~Denise Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4389 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4389 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 05:20:37 AM
|
Oh Sara! What an inspirational uplifting godly event! I'm so sorry for the loss of your son but wow God is so loving and is so in tune to our hurts and pains that He does send blessings sometimes in the form of a person or some other way! I've seen His power work in my life like this! God bless you and your new sweet friend! Thank you for strengthening my day with Gods amazing love!!
Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
|
|
Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6622 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6622 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 05:49:10 AM
|
Sara, what a beautiful story and blessing!!! I am happy that you were given this sweet and sincere gift when you were in greatest need.
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
|
|
YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6994 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6994 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 05:49:27 AM
|
My dear FarmGirl sisters thank you all for your sweet and uplifting words. I knew y'all would understand what it meant to me. I had only meant to write about the sweet girl and her gift then I found myself baring my soul to you about losing my son so I left those words in my post.
I also want to thank MaryJane for giving all of us a safe place to express ourselves. When we are on the Farm we are never alone.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
|
|
|
HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
1334 Posts
Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
1334 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 07:08:44 AM
|
A wonderful story Sara. I believe God always sends us something to cheer us when we need it. I call this "When God winks at you." I believe every thing happens for a reason and your plant was sent to you from God through a very nice teenager. It will make her happy to see it when she passes by---so both of you have been blessed.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
|
|
Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
|
Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6632 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6632 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 4:36:07 PM
|
Thank you so much Sara for sharing your story you truly have touched my heart. What a sweet little girl to come into your life on a day when you truly needed it. Truly meant to be. Keeping you in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name! #1582 Blessed in Colorado Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that!
http://shopus.longaberger.com/mountainwingslongabergerbaskets http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
|
|
treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2316 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2316 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 8:34:00 PM
|
What a wonderful gift you received Sara. God always knows our needs and send angels to help heal our hearts and souls.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
|
|
Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2018 : 09:46:30 AM
|
What a lovely story. Thank you so much for sharing. You hear so much about all of the horrors going on in the world, it's so nice to hear something good for once.
hugs, Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
|
|
|
YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6994 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6994 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2018 : 12:03:16 PM
|
Bless you all for your sweet words - they encourage me. Some days are just harder for me then others.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
|
|
|
Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2692 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2692 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2018 : 4:03:04 PM
|
What a beautiful act of kindness! I'm glad you were the recipient, Sara!!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
|
|
MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7032 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7032 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2018 : 1:00:45 PM
|
Beautiful story, Sara. I definitely believe that everything happens for a reason and she was meant to end up at your door. This makes my heart happy. I hope her plant grows beautifully in your garden.
Krista |
|
|
YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6994 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6994 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2018 : 1:12:32 PM
|
Thanks April and Krista for your sweet words. Checked on the coleus today and it is thriving. Before first frost in Nov I will cover it with leaves and hope it comes back next spring.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
|
|
|
nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3102 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3102 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2018 : 07:12:42 AM
|
God is so good! Thank you for sharing such an uplifting story Sara.
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
|
|
|
Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2018 : 6:00:41 PM
|
Isn't it great that all teenagers don 't look down on older people. You both need a hug!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
|
|
|
Across the Fence: Out of the Blue |
|