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| Jan Falk |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 08:24:24 AM
Hi I am new to this group, I have been a farmgirl all my life. I am an old 60's hippie and now I am just considered odd LOL.
Our family lives on 55 acres in rural Arkansas, we have 11 children I had 1 he had 2 we adopted 8 very abused and difficult children.
We have 4 left at home it's been a real trip.
We raise horses have several belgians and quarter horses, mules donkey. We also have 3 cows, we milk our cows with a big family it helps so much. We also have chickens, and the usual "pets" dogs birds, fish, feret.
I love to sew, cook, bake, garden. I love reusing things and making do!
I love the country life and I am looking forward to meeting others like me. |
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| owwlady |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 08:07:14 AM
Hi Jan (from another Jan). Welcome, we're glad you're here. Wow...you sound like a very busy lady. I too am from the hippie era. Now I have a 23yr old hippie-wannabe daughter, 3 daughters in all. I certainly admire people who open their homes and their hearts to abused children. How blessed those children must feel. I look forward to hearing more from you. |
| Julia |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 10:00:12 PM
Welcome Janice ! SOunds like you have come to the right place! My Dh grew up in Hot Springs, where is Brockwell? Glad to have you on board!
Julia V.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
| farmgrlchick |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 6:43:51 PM
Sounds to me like you are a really special person with a VERY special gift. Taking care of abused children. It's a priviledge to have you here!
Farmgirl Blessings,
Theresa |
| verbina |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 5:45:40 PM
welcome fellow hippi chick! randi from jersey |
| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 05:44:08 AM
Welcome Jan!
One of the most precious things about this farm community here is that all the gals are so different and yet we have commong threads of interests and that bond of kindred spirit. You are guaranteed to have a great time here. Plus, we all look forward to hearing your stories and benefitting by your wisdom.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| jenny louise |
Posted - Jan 11 2006 : 01:47:31 AM
Warm welcomes, Jan. Sounds like we have another wise woman in our midst, ooking forward to hearing more from you, Jenny |
| CountryGirl85 |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 7:19:56 PM
Welcome Jan!
Sadly, I missed the hippie days, too, by about 20 years! I am also considered odd with my hippie farmgirl tree-hugging ways! It's the best way to be, isn't it?! What an amazing family you have. You farmgirls never cease to amaze me! I know people who cringe at the thought of taking in an abused dog, let alone abused children. Such wonderful people you must be! I hope you find lots of kindred spirits here and I can't wait to hear more about your life!
Much love,
Laura |
| medievalcat |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 1:57:07 PM
Hello Janice!
Where is Brockwell, AR? I live between Searcy and Heber Springs in White County, which is about an hour north of Little Rock. Welcome to the group!
When I grow up can I walk in your footsteps? I was born at the tail end of 1969 and missed the whole hippy lifestyle, I always felt like I was born too late. My husband was born in 1957 so he did get to have that life and I fell in love with him cause he had such a wonderful presence about him.
We have three goats with a baby due, one horse on the way also with a baby due, dogs, cats, rabbit, and chickens. I love living in the rural town here in Arkansas..population 660! Oh and we are concidered very odd here... I'm not sure why ;)
Hope you like the stay here!
Cynthia
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 1:54:31 PM
Hi Jan .. well, we are somewhat kindred spirits ... i do have ONE adopted daughter and i am a 'psuedo-hippie' .. definitely lived the free spirit life in the late 60's and early 70's .. (while at the same time working for the Federal Drug Administration and Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice) and well .. now that i'm 'on the farm' .. lots of those FREE SPIRIT ways are still with me!
Welcome to the Farm! xo, Frannie
True Friends, Frannie |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 11:05:26 AM
Welcome Janice!
A kindred spririt for sure!! 5 of our 7 children are adopted too...none as perfect little babies..they all came with baggage and they have brought such joy into our lives. We have 4 still at home too.
I have my first milk cow, Mona, who should calve soon and have had lots of animals my whole life. I love the same things as you listed..wow..I wish you were my neighbor!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ |
| rosebud74a |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 10:16:44 AM
Welcome from another "newbie". Your story reminds me of my friend who adpoted 3 abused children....her perspective is simalr to yours. raising abused children is rewarding and difficult at the same time. It is great that people like you give children the chance the deserve though...aren't the animals great for the children who have been abused, animals are the best therapists going !! Sounds like you will fit in well here. From the posts i have read and recived all of these farm girls are most welcoming and open....looking forward to learning more about you. peace,
Stacy
Stacy
How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.
Henry David Thoreau
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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 09:03:01 AM
Good morning Jan and welcome! You will find you fit right in here. there are many here who live on a farm and many who would like to. Everyone here is full of support, ideas, questions, laughter and friendship. I am glad you found us!
May you achieve your full potential to excel intellectually, to live spiritually, to lead responsibly, to act justly and to serve selflessly. Have a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year!
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