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| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 06:59:29 AM
Hi MaryJane!
I just want to thank you for including my two posts about making homemade washing soda and pitting cherries in this month’s MaryJanesFarm Sister Issue. I can’t tell you how much it meant to me. Recently we hosted a party for our son’s eighteenth birthday with a lot of friends and family in attendance. At one point, my mother and my son’s godmother took the opportunity to poke fun at me about all the unnecessary, irrelevant things I do, and, worse yet, that I have the audacity to email about them in detail to everyone – like people even care or have time for that! Despite just having admired my amazing garden (and tucking a few of their favorites under their arms to take home!) and all of my jars of dehydrated and canned foods that it produced (my Mom even took pictures to share with her friends back home!), they continued to chide me about what a nuisance my emails are – they just roll their eyes after the third line and hit <Delete>. What hurt most was hearing them laugh at the things I find “exciting,” such as compost, canning jars and my homemade laundry detergent. Only me, they said condescendingly; only me. I took it with a smile, and laughed along with them; but deep down it really hurt. I started to question myself as to whether anything I ever do or say is relevant - does it even matter? In a way, I felt kind of silly for making such a big deal about and sharing all of the neat things I’ve learned and started to do since joining MJF and the Farmgirl Sisterhood. While hanging laundry one morning, I even asked the Lord, “Lord, I’m grateful for my family, our home and all you’ve provided for us. I’m even grateful for these clothes I’m hanging, because that means I’ve got people to care for who love me. But is this what I’m supposed to do with my life? Did you give me this gift of a mind and all this can-do ability to simply stay home and hang clothes? Is this what it’s all about? Am I meant to just stay home and hang clothes?” No sooner did the words leave my prayerful mind that I heard His response. He said, “My Mother did.” I was floored. Message received – loud and clear. Yes, right then I knew that everything I do matters, even when others don’t understand, agree or even care – even when those others are the people closest to me. Then reading the Sister Issue this morning, my heart became all warm with a light that shimmered its way up to make me grin a big grin. Thank you for that affirmation. I just pray that somehow I can make other people smile, laugh and muster up the confidence to try to do these things – just like YOU and all of the farmgirls do for me every day! :)
Thanks so much, truly!
Hugs –
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Nana Shirl |
Posted - Aug 27 2014 : 8:45:41 PM
Nini..bless your farm girl heart n soul...I am so sorry family can be so hateful...they do not deserve your time...we all look forward to all that you share..you have a huge farm girl heart and WE are so bleesed to be important enough to share your sweet self with us.....hugs to you sweet sister...Shirl
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Aug 27 2014 : 2:53:42 PM
Hi Nini, Be true to yourself...You have to be what the Lord put in your heart to be. Celebrate the Nini he designed!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 15 2014 : 08:16:28 AM
LOL!!! Ooooohmygosh, Grace! That is THE best picture!!! LOL! Made my whole day!
Thanks girls - I'm so glad that we're sharing this adventure together! :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 14 2014 : 10:48:58 PM
Nini, just know that you truly are a Joy to all of us,,, so wear your apron with pride, hum a little tune and dance a little jig,,, do it for your self not for others.
hugz
so go ahead and have fun!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - Aug 11 2014 : 11:04:54 AM
Nini just reading the post. I get the same thing from my family. They call me Laura Ingles in a not so complimentary way. I am use to it but don't enjoy their comments. But it does get a person down sometimes. When I come here its nice to see like minded women and I don't feel so out of place anymore. Your a wonderful person and I am glad I met you through MJ's. Big hugs to you and keep up the good thoughts and work.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| texdane |
Posted - Aug 11 2014 : 07:22:04 AM
Soooooo true, Debbie!
Nini, we all love you!!!
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/ |
| Cozynana |
Posted - Aug 10 2014 : 9:04:13 PM
Nini, Keep being true to yourself. How can you be anyone else, everybody else is taken! Some people are just uncomfortable with people that are not like everybody else. People are like sheep and will jump off the cliff just because everybody else did. Glad you are unique and paved your own road less traveled., chinn up and keep on being the person God intended you to be. |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 10 2014 : 12:03:43 PM
Thank you so much Mary Jane for all my Farmgirl Sister Friends that I have in my life because of you. I always have someone to go to and talk to when I need a shoulder, quite a few are only a phone call away. And, they all know I am there for them as well.
You know Nini someone in Colorado thinks of you and keeps you in her heart, thoughts and prayers, I am always here for you as I know you are for me.
Love and Hugs,
Debbie
"BE KIND TO PEOPLE BECAUSE EVERYBODY YOU KNOW IS ENGAGED IN REALLY TOUGH BATTLES."
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http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
| texdane |
Posted - Aug 10 2014 : 10:58:27 AM
Nini,
You are so loved!!!! I personally ADORE your emails. I have those who don't "get" me either. It doesn't matter. Your happiness is what counts, not what others with closed minds think. You can never make everyone else happy, but you always have the power within you to make yourself happy.
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
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 10 2014 : 08:19:14 AM
LOL! They call me "Susie," too, Judy! Especially when they drop by and catch me donning my apron with flour on my forehead! LOL! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| country treasure |
Posted - Aug 09 2014 : 12:50:27 PM
HI Nini!
Sorry a bit late on this but:
Keep being your beautiful creative self!!!!!
Come from a looooong line of "head shakers" not believing in learning new ways to better ones self so know the down side. They call me SUSIE HOMEMAKER in a not nice way but I softly laugh & know that our home is filled with love & all kinds of homemade goodness! I sure don't have to tell Nini, it only takes ONE of those recipes, creations, treasures, etc. etc. to make it ALL worth it!
Anyways, I need your expertise.....I'm trying the sourkraut again this year! LOL
Read your posts all the time & thanks for sharing.
Hugs Judy
country wishes! |
| crafter |
Posted - Aug 08 2014 : 4:55:55 PM
Nini-
I say AMEN and AMEN!!
Love to you!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 08 2014 : 2:17:16 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, girls! I'm okay, really. I didn't mean to bring on all the love - but I appreciate it, really! You know the feeling is completely mutual! :) I am SO okay and SO over it now. 'Just had a very weak moment (or two) there... It only took a little while before I did that crazy double-take head shake to clear my head and get back on track. :) I just wanted to let MaryJane know how much I appreciated the affirmation, honest. Sometimes those good things come at just the right moment - and it's important to let people know when they've unknowingly bestowed a blessing! :) Clap! Clap! ;) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Simply Satisfied |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 8:26:02 PM
First congrats on getting posted in the magazine! Second I am sorry your family can't support you. My family listens but then says things like, "I just don't know how you have the time... or I could never bother to do what you do." But never something so hurtful. I hope they weren't meaning to make you feel that way. If you need an email to add to your list I would love to read about your days. Maybe you can just have different "family members" to send to. I know I struggle with some of my family more than others. Some love my homemade gifts and others really just want the store stuff that in my mind isn't nearly as much love and thought for the other person. Hang in there.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
| jenne.f |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 5:45:35 PM
Nini,
You are a blessing to all of us farmgirls who totally get you and
your wonderful and amazing posts. I have noticed I smile the best
when I am doing my "farmgirl" chores. I bet you do too!
~blessings~
Jenne
Farmgirl #4616
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| danyel |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 5:42:01 PM
Nini - I must also spend a moment to tell you how grateful I am to have had the chance to meet you here on the farm. I admire your humble attitude and faith. It is so missed in the work force today. to be able to look you up on the farm and spend time listening to you talk about your day and time spent with our heavenly father and what he lays on your heart to share for the day is a blessing for so many. I love that you take the time to try the ideas and recipes ( I still need to make the canned potatoes ) and to share your experiences. I know that when I start rambling about what I learned on the farm I met with smiles, and maybe they are making fun of me, ( thats ok they love to eat what I make )but I believe that we come together to build one another up, and the way this world is going we need to know how to be more self sufficient, ( God first but then like the ant learn to store up without the need of someone to tell us ) Thank you for taking the time to post, keep walking close to God he never leads us down a path he has not first provided light for.
may the words of encouragement from us, help to undo the wounds inflicted by others. Truly the power of life and death is in the words we choose to use, some build up and others destroy..
Hugs your way.
Danyel
farmgirl sister 4202
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 5:35:53 PM
Nini, I love all of your posting and ideas very much! You have added so much here on the Connection to lots of topics and WE love your Farmgirl spirit and enthusiasm. As for the family, try and not let your feelings be hurt. We all have our own passions and MJF is a unique group of women finding a pathway that makes sense and feeds their souls. It is all good and very creative! So, you know the song.....If you're happy and you know it clap your hands! Clap, Clap! If you're happy and you know it clap your hands. Clap! Clap! If you're happy and you know it then you're face will surely show it. If your'e happy and you know it clap your hands! CLAP! CLAP!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 4:54:32 PM
Nini - I praise God for people like you! I understand the hurtfulness - my family and my hubby's thinks we are crazy!!! Hold your head up high my friend and know that you are doing what you love and living in a manner pleasing to your Savior! Love you Sister!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 4:33:05 PM
Nini: I look for your postings whenever I'm on the site. You make me smile and laugh. Keep doing what you do best, write. Hugs to you.
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 |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 4:01:25 PM
Nini,
You are a true treasure and I appreciate you more than you know!
Hang in there dear sister and just be the woman God created you to be!!!
LOVE YOU!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Killarney |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 3:54:31 PM
Big Hug Nini! Your A Fabulous Farm girl and a blessing to us all!! and I am proud to be your Farm Sister!!! and what all the others sisters said on this thread!!
Connie
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| crafter |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 2:18:49 PM
Are you kidding me????? I love love love reading about you and every farmgirl and what they are doing and how they are living and what makes us happy!! Your posts make me smile and my heart happy!! I look forward to every day and the farmgirl happenings!!
Love to you!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| prariehawk |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 1:36:06 PM
Nini--don't let them get to you. You're doing something that MATTERS, while millions of others are watching Jerry Springer and reading National Enquirer. No one in my family "gets" me either. At work today, someone asked me what I planned to bring for lunch tomorrow (yesterday was red noodle beans). I told them I planned on making some black bean burgers. "You eat weird food" was the response I got. I told them I eat healthy food, not junk. Just like you do healthy, self-sufficient pioneer spirit things and they are watching trashy TV shows. Did you know that Barbara Kingsolver was labeled as one of the most "dangerous" Americans because she grew all her own food? If that's dangerous, count me in! You too! We can be dangerous together! Keep doing what you've been doing and be true to yourself. that's all that matters.
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 1:17:48 PM
Nini, that is so sad. Given the way that most people live these days, I'm sure almost all of us have people in our lives that just don't get it. They don't get the satisfaction of homemade. They don't get contentment of simple. They don't get the joy that comes from sharing something that you have personally invested time and effort in, and not just purchased. Most people won't get that. That's ok. You just keep being you and do what you do. The great thing about this place is that we do get it. I knew that from the first time I opened MJF magazine. I thought - Yes! This! These people get it!
Nini, don't let 'em get you down! <3
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
May my heart be kind, my mind fierce and my spirit brave. - Kate
Forsyth
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| Dapple Grey Lady |
Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 12:42:10 PM
Nini, I am sorry this happened to you. Don't stop doing what you are doing. I find pleasure in reading all about your doings as I am sure that the rest of the farmgirls do. I have some that do not understand why I do what I do either but I do not let that deter me from doing so. Farmgirl Hugs!
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
