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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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 Posted - May 14 2025 : 8:45:47 PM
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| Sweet springtime on the dairy farm, and Buddy is a cutie pie. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2025 : 05:40:43 AM
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| Took me a minute to figure out what a "butter calf" was, she'd have knocked me over before I caught on. These photo updates are delightful! |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1689 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1689 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2025 : 5:02:44 PM
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| LOL! Sorry, I've been posting about the calves for so long I forget that not everyone knows what I'm talking about. For some reason some of the calves are just little butt heads. They knock over their buckets and take out your knees if they can reach you. A couple years ago one was so bad about it we actually named her Butter! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1361 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1361 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2025 : 7:01:21 PM
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| Hello sweet sisters! I’m here this evening to ask for some help. I have been struggling as of late. I seem to be in a funk and can’t pull myself out. There has been a lot of stress in my life (many things are out of my control some involving my daughters.). Moms just need to worry, right? lol. I will be making a Dr appt tomorrow in order to talk to talk to my Dr about adjusting my depression meds. They really don’t seem to working as well as before. On top of that, I seem to be struggling with my purpose right now. I feel unuseful. Almost like wandering through my days with out direction. I get my chores done, but I’m struggling with the joy finding. I hope this makes sense. So I’m here to ask what you all do when you get down. What brings you joy? What makes you smile? I’m open to all suggestions at this point. Sending you much love and hugs from Kennewick WA!! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4814 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4814 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2025 : 7:25:33 PM
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| Sending you a message. Love you. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10285 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10285 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2025 : 04:35:40 AM
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Karen,
I understand where you are on the purpose and finding joy again. Prayer has been major for me. Emailing you. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2025 : 05:14:12 AM
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| Karen, I understand perfectly! I have been where you are and slowly getting better. When my son got married, I was ecstatic because he had truly met his soulmate. I always worried about him being an only child, but now knew he would have someone by his side after we were gone. BUT THEN…..when the excitement of the wedding wore off, I was lost and struggling to find my purpose in life and the joy in my everyday life. I have two articles I would like to send you, and I do hope your doctor can help. PLUS don’t forget to pray everyday, like my tagline says, it truly does help! Sister love and BIG (((((Hugs))))) |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2025 : 08:34:56 AM
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Feeling like you're in a rut is no fun. Hopefully the doctor, articles, emails, and prayers we are sending you help!
Things I sometimes turn to in order to reboot--
1. Exercise, even a longish walk without screens/media can help even if it doesn't feel like "proper" sweaty exercise. If you live in an area with some places that have foot traffic, it can be fun to keep a mental count of how many you greeted. I also enjoy silly dancing as exercise either in private following along to a YouTube instructor or in something like a Zumba class if I am feeling a little more brave.
2. Pinterest scrolling for levity (with limits). I started a "LQTM" (aka "laughing quietly to myself") board that I will visit and add to if I'm feeling particularly blue. I think you can find it here if you want to get started or just cringe at my warped sense of humor -- https://www.pinterest.com/bellepic/lqtm/
3. Misogi/bucket list. A book I just finished (The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter) suggests taking on an audacious challenge ("Misogi") about annually, ideally something physical in nature that you think you have a 50-50 shot of actually completing. The one he cataloged for the book was hunting caribou in Alaska for a month. This was all a bit too intense for me, but I do keep a running "bucket list" of adventurous projects to work on which can help life feel more purposeful. The MJF merit badges were a good place to go for some ideas.
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Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1689 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1689 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2025 : 4:55:22 PM
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| Karen - big hug to you! I'm going to suggest something that will probably make you think I'm nuts. Everyone does when I tell them to try it LOL! Fill your bath tub up with cold water (as cold as you can from the faucet) and you guessed it - get in! You'll do some hootin' and hollerin' at first but after a few days it won't be so bad. I promise you'll survive. I did this every day for a year. Now I do it occasionally. I did it for different reasons, but it helps with anxiety and depression. And you don't need to be in there very long. Research shows there are benefits when you're in for as little as 3 minutes. You might even get some results if you just put your feet in to start :) |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4814 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4814 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2025 : 5:03:35 PM
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How I love the flowers that blossom in Our Wildflower Bouquet when it is needed the most.
All of you are our Angels here on earth as well. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on May 31 2025 6:24:10 PM |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1361 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1361 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2025 : 6:18:24 PM
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| Ditto to what Debbie said! Thank you so much for all the wonderful suggestions as well as the texts, messages, and emails. I will respond as soon as I can as I have been trying to limit my screen time. Sending you all big hugs and love! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1689 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1689 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2025 : 7:09:58 PM
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Has anyone else ever done something that you thought was a great idea, only to later wonder what on earth you were thinking? I may have gotten a bit carried away with the berry picking:
Yes, that's 9 buckets. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4814 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
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4814 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2025 : 10:34:00 PM
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| Oh my goodness Heather you have been busy. So many things you can do with them and you may have to sure some. Have fun! |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2988 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2988 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2025 : 1:57:26 PM
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| Heather!!! Just WOW!!! I always say, go big or go home!!! What all are you making? |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1361 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1361 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2025 : 9:36:35 PM
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Yum, Heather!!!
I’m sure those weigh WAY more than the 20 pounds of cherries John and I picked and processed this weekend!! :) I can’t wait to hear what you do with them!!! |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1689 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1689 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2025 : 1:09:48 PM
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Cherries sound wonderful! Our tree has lots of them on there, but they're not even close to being ready yet (thankfully LOL)
Here's what I've been doing:
Some go in the freezer
Some get made into syrup
Most are getting dehydrated
But these are the biggest hit! Everyone LOVES them and I keep having to make more :)
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~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2025 : 2:47:54 PM
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| Yum to all of the above Heather! |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4814 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4814 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2025 : 4:15:45 PM
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| Everything looks so yummy Heather. Enjoy. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10285 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10285 Posts |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
101 Posts |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1689 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1689 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2025 : 1:21:37 PM
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Fresh Strawberry Cookies:
1 egg
2TBS lemon juice (I was out so I didn't use it and they were great!)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped strawberries (I use my liquid measuring cup and fill it up so it's slightly more than a cup)
Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheet with parchment. Whisk together egg, lemon juice, butter, vanilla, and sugar. Add flour and baking powder. Mix until combined. Gently add berries; stir until combined. Form into golf ball sized balls and place on cookie sheet (I use my cookie scoop) if desired you can sprinkle them with sugar but I've never done it. Bake ~15 minutes. Let cool completely and store in airtight container in the refrigerator. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1361 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1361 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2025 : 6:12:44 PM
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| Yummy!! :) The efforts of your hard work will pay off for you, Heather! Thanks for the recipe! It looks wonderful! |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4814 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4814 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2025 : 6:45:53 PM
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| Thank you Heather for the yummy recipe. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2988 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2988 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2025 : 07:48:09 AM
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| Thank you for the recipe, Heather!! My littles will love them! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2025 : 08:03:00 AM
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| Those Strawberries look delicious Heather. I can’t wait to try the cookies. It has been a hot minute since I have been here, but as always life happens and family comes first. Karen I am saying prayers for you and will send you an email soon. Now that I can stay home and enjoy the rest of my summer I will be in the garden, on the deck reading or on the boat fishing. Looking forward to all 3. |
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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