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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Prayers for a shopkeeper, heartbreaking  |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Sep 13 2017 : 3:30:06 PM
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Oh my. Sad story ahead. I have been thinking about this poor lady all week.
In 2015, when I was becoming a Master Gardener, this cute little junk-tique shop opened up next door to the extension. I picked up cute stuff here and there when I was in the MG office, like the tin signs that grace my laundry room.
The people that own it are super nice. There are three, an elderly lady who always sits by the door in a swivel chair, and the friendliest couple - a husband and wife. Both are just so nice and always chat me up when I stop by.
They moved the store from next to the extension office to my hometown maybe a year ago. My dd and I have popped in here and there. The couple always called me when a vintage sewing machine would come in, giving me "first dibs". Eventually they would send photos, asking me what would be a good price to sell whatever machine it was, I became their "vsm expert".
I haven't been in all summer, busy with other things. Noticed the store was closed for awhile. Popped in with my best friend after we had lunch on Saturday, as she had never been and was wanting to go in.
The swivel chair was empty. A man I'd never seen before greeted me, telling me everything was 50% off and the store was closing. Shocked, I looked over to the lady I did know. She immediately burst into tears.
The elderly lady was her mother. She died last week during a routine MRI. From what I understand she had heart failure after getting panicked during the MRI. But her husband wasn't in the store either - he passed away the SAME week. He went to trim some shrubs and was attacked by wasps, had an allergic reaction and died!
The other man in the store was also a customer, a regular who had called, heard the story and came to help her. She told him she has no family to speak of, they were her family. Her plan is to sell everytthing off and what's left get a liquidator. This all happened last week. She bawled her poor eyes out every time a regular customer walked in.
I must've hugged her a hundred times. I don't even remember her first name, but I am so shocked they are both gone. Her husband's name I remember, but only knew his first name. Still, I haven't been able to get her off my mind all week. No one deserves that much pain! How awful to lose her entire family, (no kids) in all at once.
I've been praying for her, but wish there was something more I could do. My heart breaks for her.
You just never know what's going to happen. Life can change in a second.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2017 : 11:04:08 AM
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Gosh, Nicole, what a tragic story and series of events! You are so right in that one never knows what can happen. I am sorry to hear about all of this and my heart goes out to the friend who is now trying to close down the store. Truly heartbreaking.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4719 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4719 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2017 : 04:44:19 AM
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So very sad and heartbreaking. Praying for all of you to have such loss happen so fast & without warning. I hope she can find friends to support her through this difficult time.
Dawn in IL
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2017 : 05:58:22 AM
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I know, right? She is basically a stranger, but Gosh, I feel awful for her. The shop has been closed again all week. I wonder if she opened last weekend just not knowing what to do. I wish there was more I could do for her, but I don't know her well.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2017 : 10:47:28 AM
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Oh wow. So so very sad. Breaks my heart to hear such things. I hope she will be okay and that she is able to find help in her time of need. Poor lady. Keeping her in my thoughts.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6447 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2017 : 4:05:31 PM
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What a sad story Nicole, my heart just breaks for this sweet woman. What a nice man (customer) to help her out.
Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Deb
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Blessed in Colorado
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2017 : 4:58:49 PM
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Nicole: Such sadness, but I'm glad you were there. Praying.
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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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1414 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2017 : 08:11:18 AM
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Prayers Sent . Maybe you could invite the daughter to meet for lunch or dinner once a week .
Ruthie Ann
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2017 : 5:16:44 PM
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Such a sad turn of events. Prayer sent for her. Praying she will reach out to our Heavenly Father for comfort and peace.
TexasGran
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2017 : 8:06:42 PM
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Such a tragic situation. Keeping her in prayer. But by the grace of God go we! She needs a divine intervention to give her peace and comfort.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2017 : 09:46:22 AM
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Hi Nicole...
So sad to read this. I hope she finds peace. Can't image such a loss so close together.
TW
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