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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
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solilly
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
24 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 2:38:44 PM
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I like this idea Brenda. Lilly
learning the life I always wanted. |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 4:21:39 PM
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OK I'll start. I lived as a city girl for 22 years. Moved to this small town that my 1st husband was raised in. We wanted to raise our children in the country. The first morning I woke up I heard chickens and cows, and sit up and asked him, WHERE DID YOU MOVE ME????? But I got right in there and started meeting everyone. At that time we had a little meat market down town where you had the cuts of meat you asked for. Loved it. And the drug store had a cute soda fountain. Everyone knew everyone so it took forever to get out of the store. Tried the canning thing, went out and bought a new canner and did it once and said, "I'll get mine at the store". But I've been very busy in everything going on in town and have learned alot of my craft knowledge from alot of the farmgirls here. Knitting, crochet, oil painting, paper crafts/scrapbooking, sewing, stenciling. I remarried 15 years ago. From my first marriage I have one daughter and one son. Which are both married and between them I have 5 grandchildren. 3 boys and 2 girls. Being a grammy is the best!!!! I love visiting with people and getting to know them. I read anything I can get my hands on. Really not anything, it has to be interesting fact or fiction. I love any book about the Amish and Prairie story's And Beth Moore. Reading is a real part of me. My DH and I are pretty much the sole caregivers to my mom. She will be 87 in April. She lives alone just a block from us. She does as much for her self as she can and alot she shouldn't be doing. But we are here when she is ill, to take her places or run for things she needs. But she does keep us busy. Well I guess I've told it all. Now waiting to hear back from all of you! Have a good evening. Hugs,Brenda
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 6:44:03 PM
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I was born in Osceola, Missouri and was raised on a farm about 10 miles southwest of Osceola. I attended Central Missouri State University which is now called University of Central Missouri. I moved to Kansas in 1981 and I met my husband, Kenny, in 1982. We got married in 1983. My husband and I now live on about 40 acres southeast of Wichita, Kansas. We don't farm but I do a tiny bit of gardening. I grow mostly flowers but I do have to have my tomatoes. My husband is a maintance electrician at Spirit Aerosystems and I am a para-educator at a middle school. We have 3 daughters; almost 26, 24, and 21 and none of them are married, yet. I have too many hobbies and some I just dabble in. They are cross-stitch,embroidery, sewing, crocheting, loom knitting, drawing, watercolor painting, genealogy, reading, and arts & crafts in general. I am currently the historian/photographer for my church. My mother lives in Butler, Missouri and my husband's parents are both gone. My father is gone, also. The only animal we have is a 3-legged dog named Champ. She chased too many neighbor's trucks. She is getting pretty old now. We like to camp and travel which we try to do once or twice a year. We still primitive camp with a tent bu hope someday buy a small travel trailer. When we camp, we like to hike.
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OneHippieChick
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Susan
Huntsville
AL
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 02:23:17 AM
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Ok, Ms. OneHippieChick is sick with the FLU, as well as my sweet husband, and maybe my son. My mom had it for 3 weeks, my older brother had it for 2 weeks, and their youngest daughter still has it. Mine has apparently gone down into my chest so I will probably go sleep in the recliner so that my sweetheart can get some sleep. I really want him to get some good sleep!
Note to you all: this is going to be long! Fair warning!
Anyhoop...I was born in Waukegan, IL, in 1965. I have an older brother and a younger brother...the older being 5 years older than me, and the younger being 5 years younger than me. MIDDLE CHILD!!!!! haha! So, we lived Waukegan, Zion, and I think, Melrose Park?? during the late 60's. We then moved down to the upper western corner of Northern Alabama along the Tennessee River. We went to school in Florence, AL, for awhile. My dad was a jack of all trades, primarily a pipe fitter, so when he decided to take a new job somewhere else, everything was packed, and we all moved with him and mom. Sometimes we would stay in another place for a year, sometimes only 6 months or less. So all the states we lived in are Illinois, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and North Carolina. The slew of movings started when I began junior high and continued until I graduated high school. So, it was weird that I graduated with most of the kids I went to kindergarten with, yet I really don't know any of them other than acquaintences. And that kind of bites.
So after I graduated high school in 1983, I started to college in a 2-year RN program. I went one year and dropped out because I didn't feel I was going to be ready to be a nurse. (eventually went back to school and received my BSRN degree in South Dakota in 2003.)
Got married in 1985 to husband #1. I was 19, young, immature, and stupid. My husband was 23 and more of the same. Neither one of us knew what we wanted. 3 months after we married, I became very ill with blood clots throughout my body, blood pressure past stroke level, and wound up in a Cardiac Care unit for 7 days while they pumped me full of drugs to try and save me life. This was Dec. 23, 1985. I was then diagnosed with Severe Systemic Lupus, Lupus Nephritis, and acute renal failure (which is now considered Chronic renal failure). On the way home from the hospital, my husband told me that I "just had to get over it" because he was "not going to baby" me.
Fast-forward 2 years later and I became pregnant with my one and only child. Doctors telling me to abort, husband insisting that I abort...NO WAY. My son Tyler was born at 32 weeks weighing 3 lb., 5 1/2 oz., but he was able to breathe on his own and he was healthy. My husband then decided to join the Army and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA, but insisted that Tyler and I live there in Florence, AL, with his parents. He refused to have us come out to WA state. No money...living in a crowded, filthy house with absolutely NO privacy...I had had it and we left. Divorced him, but I won't get into all those sordid details of which there were many. I decided to move to Florida and find a job (was unskilled at most everything and wasn't able to find enough work to support us in 'Bama).
So the 3 of us (mom, Tyler, and I) moved to Florida. Got a call from my ex threatening to kill me and the baby when he found us (he left this on my answering machine, mind you - still have that tape today). Mom and I promptly packed us up and we drove to Ellsworth AFB outside of Rapid City, South Dakota. My older brother was in the Air Force and he and his wife were stationed there. When we got there (25 hour drive), I called his Commander about the threats and that I had it on tape, and my ex was then booted out of the Army. The $65/week child support stopped. And all those years we lived in SD, my ex did not contact my son whatsoever - no phone calls, presents, cards - nothing. Tyler tried to call him a couple of times and was always put on the phone with my ex MIL.
Things eventually settled down, I met my second husband when Tyler was about 3 and we were together for 15 years. He is the one Tyler knows as "dad". My chronic health problems were always a point of contention between us though. Eventually, my Lupus doc said to me it was imperative that I move to a warmer climate or I would soon start losing some fingers and toes due to the cold. My husband refused to move from SD, he had lived there all his life, so I waited until my son graduated high school and moved back to Florida. There is no animosity between my 2nd husband and I..we actually get along much better now. He has been and continues to be a good dad to Tyler.
HATED working as a nurse in Florida, so after 2 years of that, Tyler and I moved up to NE 'Bama, where I took a job as an oncology nurse and Tyler continued on with college. Then my dad died in 2008 from small cell lung cancer. That was and still is very difficult for me to accept. He lived 2 hours away and I had no idea he was that ill until it was too late..Lots of regret there.
After working here for a year or so, I became friends with our Oncology Social Worker. He helped me get some services for my dad when he became so ill. Greg (my husband now) is a 25+ year cancer survivor with ongoing chronic health issues from the heavy radiation he received. He was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma Alveolar type, of the right sinus...extremely rare form of cancer. He was sent to NIH in Bethesda, MD, where he was part of a study group using some radical methods to treat these rare cancers. Out of the 40 that started in the group, he was 1 of the 5 who survived the treatment. The study/treatment was ended due to poor outcomes. He has a chronic right-sided headache due to the radiation destroying some of the bones in his skull. He also lost the site in his right eye so he wears an eye patch.
It took us nearly a lifetime, but we have each found our soulmate and I love him dearly! We both got sick during the same time in our lives and we are almost the same age so we've both had to deal with these issues for 25+ years. He understands me, with my pain and illnesses, and I understand him with his pain and chronic issues. We support each other and hold each other up. He is husband #3, the last one for this gal!
Now recently over the past year or so (some of you may know this, some may not) I developed numerous benign, but very uncomfortable growing tumors though out my chest area and under my arms. 4 months ago, I had bilateral mastectomies done with most of the tumors removed and some degree of reconstruction done. The rest of the reconstruction should be coming up over the next few months...possibly. We'll see...It has been a huge HUGE mess trying to recover, but I won't get into that at this time.
Alright that was way TMI and I apologize for that! But, this is what's happening in our lives now, at least for the time being.
Changing the subject: Hobbies...love spinning fiber, weaving, knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, thriftin', creating things, chasing my two Boston Terriers, hanging with my sweet son, cuddling with my squeeze! (not in that order, mind you!)
That's it for me! Are your eyes tired yet??? 
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Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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eggfarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Kristy
Melvern
KS
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 3:40:01 PM
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Ok...well I too may post a long one here ! I am a chosen child(Adopted) into a wonderful family. I went home to live on our 1000 plus acre farm. Where I grew up loving all things outdoors !! Yes I was Daddy's little girl. My parents also adopted a little brother for me. 3 years younger. He has since passed away from Drug over dose. I was driving a truck,tractor,mower by the time I was about 9. I am 5'9" and have been this tall since 6th grade..so could reach the petals easily ! lol !! We put up a lot of crops,had cattle,horses,hogs,rabbits,sheep,and of course the family dogs and a million barn kitty's. In 1971 when farming begin to dry up, so to speak, we moved across the state of Kansas to a small town so my Mother could work as an RN at the VA hospitel in Topeka. We kept the farm and would go back to put in and harvest crops for several years. Renting out the pasture space to neighbors. Daddy and Momma bought 25 acres across the road from our brand new home for us to have horses in. My brother was into Rodeos.. me just to ride. I married for the first time to my highschool sweetheart at 19. Both too young . BUt from that marriage I had my beautiful Son ,Justin. Justin is now 30 and has been teaching music for 8 years. He is married and we are praying for their infertility issues to be healed!! Marriage 1 fell apart at 5 years. I went home to live with Mom and Dad. During that time my Mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was a trained floral artist but stopped working to take care of my Mother. Along the way I married #2..11 years my senior and had 3 girls. Somehow we stayed married for 10 years. I ran from that when we had his oldest daughter,her husband,2 of their babies living with us. Another nightmare story ! lol!! Then I hit my Stupid head stong stage and married a bad boy ! What was I thinking? 2 years and many nightmares later I was taken at knife point and my son rescued me. We got out and I met my 4th husband,a Police officer. Marvin and I were married in 1996. I finally got it right. He was my world, best friend,partner in life. We bought a small farm I now live on. Marvin was diagnosed with Mesothelioma on July 14th,2009 and passed away July 14th,2010. My dreams died when he passed away in my arms. I am 53,a widow,living with disablities and trying to find my way. Ready to reinvent myself. I am now studying art online and having so much fun. Filling a dream I had given up on while raising my son,taking care of my parents as they both lost their lives and taking care of my husband. My Marvin had 2 children,Angi (Friend and same age as my son.. they went to school together !!) and AJ. Sadly AJ has distanced himself from me since his fathers service. Angi is married and has to beautiful children. Connor is 7 and has sever disabilities. He is the love of my life now !! Trinity Sue is 3 and our little princess.
Ok..I am sure your eyes need a break !! I am putting it all out there, as I feel close to my MJF Sisters. Love learning about my Prairie sisters!! Hugs to you all !!!
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
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OneHippieChick
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Susan
Huntsville
AL
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 4:07:06 PM
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Nice to meet you Kristy!
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Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 5:24:53 PM
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I figured out why I am not getting some of my subscriptions to topics. They are going to my old e-mail which my husband uses now. I've got to figure out how to get that corrected. My current e-mail has kacky in it.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 3:13:15 PM
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I have it fixed where all my henhouse postings will go to the correct e-mail address now.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2011 : 11:58:20 AM
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Well, I was born and reaised in So. Calif. Up until about 2 years ago, I lived in the Calif desert area in an older home on 5 acres. After an falling accident at home I had 3 surgeries on my ankle/leg. I did permanent damage and well, it was a bit life changing. Was no longer able to keep up with the land and house that is falling apart, literally, and long story short, here I am in Ks. with my Ks family at this end. I am a mom of 4 grown 'kids' and grandmother to 5.
I was married at 19. Very long story that is similar to some of yours. We stay married for 10 years but it was not great. He had a problem with alcohol, and verbally abusive with me at times and later physically abusive to our kids. Most of the abuse worsened after we split up, and eventually I stopped the kids from going to visit and we moved to the desert. THAT is a whole other story. He knew where we all were, but did not even seem to try to 'fix himself' and see or contact the kids. Well, now after nearly 27 years and the tech of today, he has 'found' himself and is in contact with 2 of the kids. The other 2 are fine in not having contact. But it has been a bit of stress for all of us. He does not seem 'changed'.
Life in the Yucca Valley desert area is known and understood to those who live there. It is interesting to say the least. Lots of drugs and drama there and at times crime.
My adjustment to Ks, even tho all of my mom's family lived here and many cousins still here. So, I know the area and such, but the move was tough. A lot of time in depression the first year. My bones did not like this cold at all. And, enjoying my kids here, missing the ones back home. My 2nd year here is slowly getting better. The joy and friendships of farmgirls has been a huge part of my doing better! And Brenda, can make me laugh and smile just over the phone on even the worst days! Thank you!
Soooo, that is a very generic version of my life, but it would take waaay too much space to get detailed!!!
This year, when some family situations settle down, I know that I can make a life here. It was a rough adjustemnt going from home/land to city apt. that my daughter and I share. But, I am learning to be a farmgirl anywhere. Our balsony allows for small container gardening, which is also easier on my physically. When I rally need that land fix, farmland is just down the highways here!!!
Thank you for letting me share.
Blessings, Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
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OneHippieChick
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Susan
Huntsville
AL
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2011 : 03:06:10 AM
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Thank you for telling your story Linda! I'm so glad to get to know you all. My 23 year old son is desperately wanting to move to Southern California by the end of this year. He's finishing up his first 2 years of college and wishes to continue the rest there. Having been raised in South Dakota most of his life, he has not acclimated well at all to living in the Deep South (Alabama).
Ok...FYI...If I write anything stupid or it doesn't make sense, it's because I've just taken my Ambien to try to get some sleep and I get completely goofy after I take it. It works great though! but I'm just sayin'... haha!
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Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Apr 08 2011 : 10:48:45 AM
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Ladies, I have heard from Melody. Hope to see you post and update soon, Melody. Welcome back!
Blessings, Linda
Blessings, Linda Always a ranch and farmgirl in my heart! Romans 8:28
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6000 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
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Posted - Apr 08 2011 : 11:39:27 AM
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Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri but now call Colorado home. My husband retired in 1996 from the Army after 23 years and this is where we settled, did not make our family in Missouri happy tho:-) We have a 36 year old son who lives in Denver so we are close and that is why we are here. I am a work at home housewife after 2 knee surgeries and finding out I have Osteoarthritis everywhere in my body. I worked in a library for many years as a manager and I sure miss it.I sell on Ebay and Etsy and have been for about 6 years. Joined MJF in July 2010 and it was the best decision I ever made. I have met so many wonderful ladies from across the United States and Blessed to have made many new friends. So, I am having the time of my life on MJF. In my spare time I am a volunteer for our local fire department as a dispatcher and when there are fires I along with many other volunteers prepare and take food to our fire men on the line. One of the most fulfilling things I have ever done in my life. I have many hobbies knitting, crocheting, X-Stitch and Embroidery plus I love to go antiquing/junkin. I collect vintage Samplers,vintage linens, Primitive, Folk Art and Victorian Treasures, of all kinds I am not picky.
I lived in an Orphanage at a very young age raised by Catholic Charity Nuns, they were all my mother, I had a wonderful life in the home. I was eventually adopted as a teenager and am truly Blessed with the life I have now. Now as an adult I would not change the path of my life but as a child I sure did want to. I am a very happy and fulfilled wife and mother, I thank God for everyday of my life and that I am here, as my life could have been so much different. So, ladies that is it in a nut shell. I am enjoying reading everyone's bio's and I am so happy I found the Scattered Prairie Gals Hen house as no matter where I live I will always be a Prairie Gal.
Farm girl Hugs,
Debbie
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