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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Apr 05 2020 : 2:07:13 PM
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Always cherish your loved ones and friends,, even more so, wrap them close to your heart during this time of the World Wide health crisis..
I got a message early this morning that my wonderful Aunt (I baby sat her 3 little kiddos when she and my mom would go into town for a day of shopping, when we lived in Heilbronn)..
She suffered a stroke,,, thank goodness she has no paralisis or loss of speech. She is only 75.
I have been chatting with my cousins all morning (we have a 8 hour delay, 6:30am here = 2:30 there)..
On one side,, my cousins and I took time to chat all day today,, I just wish it were more often and not under these conditions.
 (about 10 years ago)
Here is Irmgard, me and Tante Uschi... Irmgard's older sister and Uschi were BFF's when they were teenagers...
L-R, my mama, Anna, Andreas,and Wilfried..
I miss our family gatherings.. and if it were not for this COVAD-19,,, I would find a way to go back home to be with my family and friends..
Here is a very unflattering photo of me,, but it was in the wee hours,, much food, much wine and much laughing!
Don't miss out on family time,,, Thank goodness we have facebook, instagram, whatsApp, face time, and telephones to stay connected.
SO chat with someone special,or someone you haven't chatted with in a long time.. don't let today go by with out reaching out.!
hugz to you all.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3435 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2020 : 2:43:08 PM
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Love these pics, beautiful family! These times are ever so hard. I am so sorry about your sweet aunt, praise God for no paralysis.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2020 : 3:40:12 PM
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Beautiful pictures. Wonderful that she doesn't have any deficits from the stroke. That's the blessing of it all! I have a cousin Wilfried too. Also his brother Gotfried.
Do you think that's German? LoL! I wish her well! You are right! We all say we'll call someone tomorrow and then it's to late sometimes! We aren't guaranteed tomorrow! Stay well and keep safe.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2020 : 12:57:51 PM
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Love this Grace. I have been feeling the same way lately. Especially with all the shut downs and viruses going around. It truly makes me worry about everyone. I’m going to reach out to some people today that I haven’t spoken to in awhile. Thanks for the reminder. Love all your pictures too!
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2682 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2682 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2020 : 3:03:09 PM
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So true, Grace! Thank you for the gentle reminder to not forget to LOVE! My favorite thing to do!! I'm so sorry to hear about your Aunt, but thankful she's doing ok. Much love! XO
Dreamer42
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2020 : 5:36:12 PM
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Great pictures and thoughts, Grace. So glad you got to talk to your cousin for a long time. Cousins can be so close. My cousin, Carol, and I became so close like we were sisters after my mother passed away. We texted or talked every day. When she passed I felt like I had lost a sister.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and 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."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2020 : 11:26:33 PM
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Linda,, I totally agree,, I have 2 cousins that I am extremely close with,, and we always check in with each other weekly.
And now that one is going through Chemo,, Hi and I chat nearly every day via cell texting.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2020 : 05:38:17 AM
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Lovely photo story of your German relatives and family and BFF! Thankfully, your Aunt’s stroke was a mild one and she is expected to make a full recovery. We never know when our loved one will find themselves stricken with a life threatening event and it just underscores we need to keep in touch and show our love often. I think this pandemic underscores how we are always just one bad germ away from something like what we are seeing with coronavirus. It has been a huge wake up call for me!!
I enjoyed hearing the stories of others here about special loved ones too! We need more good stories in our lives in these scary times!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 05:39:14 AM
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Sorry to hear you got that news but glad to hear her stroke was a mild one. Good reminder, always, especially now, to cherish all our dear ones. Much farmgirl love to you.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4719 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 05:47:56 AM
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Praying she makes a full and quick recovery. I'm glad you can reconnect with your cousins.
Dawn in IL
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4911 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4911 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 12:53:41 PM
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Love your pictures! Prayers!
Connie |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 2:56:11 PM
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My Tante (aunt) Uschi is doing much better... day by day.. I stay in contact with Karl-Heinz, her son...
I have made it a point to contact someone each day,,, today was an old friend/co-worker, who lives in Tu;sa...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2135 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 3:46:20 PM
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So glad to hear this. Is she at home now? There's nothing like a stroke to make you aware of your own mortality.
Judith
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2020 : 10:20:07 PM
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Judith,, yes she is at home, her youngest child,, daughter, is there every day to help out.
Because of the COVID-19,, in their small town, they have limited mobility and a curfew, so Michelle had to get written proof to show she is taking care of her mother in case she gets stopped and questioned.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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