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| frannie |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 9:06:25 PM
well, first i have to tell everyone, i am not new to maryjanes, but i do feel pretty new to everything lately, including my life.
i have been on my cancer journey, as some of you know, for over a year now....and well, friday was my last day for radiation. no more daily treatments and a 50 mile drive in the middle of the day.
i cant hardly believe it!
so, i felt i would once again become a farmgirl, even though i never left, i just felt pretty out of it and hope once again to have the farmgirl site be a bigger part of my life. i have missed the site a lot of the last year and have tried to keep in touch but it has not been easy.
for those who dont know me. i am a stay at home grandma, Omie, of 5 wonderful grandkids, and i love crafting, cooking and most things goats. my dh and i live in north texas on a 16 acre farm and hope to continue moving into organic farming as he retires.
i am a retired occupational therapist and love being at home.
i hope to continue learning new crafts and skills from my sister farmgirls here at the site.
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com |
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| sherrye |
Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 2:17:49 PM
hi frannie, my respite is in the unknown place. this is my first break in almost 8 years. i have a genetic defect that influences my life style daily. then the anemia is on top of that. so the break in ivs is not explainable. i am having lots of fun doing things on the farm. more power than is normal for me. i still use a golf cart and a kubota to get aropund on. life is good at the learn as you go farm.sherrye |
| frannie |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 08:55:30 AM
hi sherrye, and thanks so much for your response. yes, i am so glad to have a break from the daily trips and treatments. i too am happy for you for your respite. do you know how long it will be or is it just one of those, till it changes kind of thing?
soap making is definitely on my list of things to do, but i have never gotten around to it. i admire those who do, and love to buy home made soaps.
thanks again for checkin in and i agree this site is such a great thing for all us farmgirl types.
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com |
| sherrye |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:09:31 AM
hi frannie, i am sherrye. what a joyous time for you now. to not have that appointment everyday for so very long is a drain. i had to go to chemo room for iron ivs that took 5 hours or more 2 times a week for many years. i am on a respite right now and the feeling of freedom is like flying. so in my heart i am truly happy for you. for me and my family we have a saying. its not morbid its our truth. when ask how we are we say any day above ground is a good day. my condition is genetic so my sister and others have my condition. i am a soap maker and body butters. i learned when i only could sit. now i farm also. so very much fun stuff to do as a farm girl. what a fine site this is. let us know what your up to now. sherrye |
| frannie |
Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 4:03:16 PM
thanks you guys for all the welcome backs!
i have been crafting like craZy since i opened the little etsy shop. today iam mostly working on pin cushions.
these arent embellished yet but at least they are put together and ready for embellishment.
also been working on more bunnies and journals and such.
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 6:06:10 PM
She's back!!! I'm so glad! |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 5:15:08 PM
My mom and her brothers and their friends use to get together and play acoustic instruments and sing too. My sister and I use to love to hear them sing while we were playing outside with our cousins.They would try and get us to sing with them, but we were so backward(being raised in the generation of kids"seen and not heard")that we'd blush and decline and go back outside. hahaha Mom raised us real strict. She was one of those moms who would say "I can do it faster myself.Now go play." But we learned quite young to clean, be responsible, appreciate all living things and share . Anything we didn't play with or wear went to our cousins or Toys for Tots. I still love giving things to other people. She gave us "Her Best Traits." I still love to clean and organize. Silly, I know. I love your blog. So much to read.
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| frannie |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 10:26:31 AM
oolala(that was a squeal) just last nite my dh said any news from nance? i said, no but i will have to will her to come visit us!
where did you go in france? did you find any treasures. i am always glad when you are on our shores, cause i always feel like i can mail you stuff. gosh i cant wait till that really happens.
anyway, say hi to andre for us!
love you galpal.
ps. email me your address in virginia, just in case!
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 06:45:09 AM
Bonjour gal pal! I just saw this post, as I have been traveling around France (away from computer) for three weeks, and landed in Norfolk last week...spent the week playing with my two year old granddaughter, so as you can imagine I have not been near the keyboard! What a blessing to see that long road of treatment in the rear view mirror! You and your hubby are in my prayers every evening. I am looking forward to seeing pics of your wonderful farm, and crafts of course! Love ya, Nance |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 06:08:57 AM
Welcome home, Frannie! All of our arms are opened wide to greet you! I'm glad your journey is over, but I'm just not gonna quit praying for you! Looking forward to seeing your posts again!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| frannie |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 10:52:37 PM
hi judy, and so glad to meet you.
the truck in the picture was made for my son by my dad, who would be 100 years old this year if he was alive. some day i will post pics of some of the other things he made for me as a child and for the grandkids.
i love to do crafts, but i mostly do recycled crafts.
my sister does rug hooking and beautiful tole painting and hand work that i am just not able to do. so i say just keep searching for a craft or art that you love and then have the courage to try it. you might surprise yourself.
i really have always had an interest in crafting and "recycling" something that my dad was sorta famous for, in our small town. but i didnt really start crafting until i had grandchildren.
i also love to sing, and used to be in a bluegrass band. now we just have a porch band and we sing and play all things acoustic. bluegrass, gospel, folk and even a little rock when the guys get rowdy.
oops just remebered i had a pic of this woodie. it was made by my dad about 60+ years ago, and was always at our house when we were little girls, now it lives at my house with me and the grandkids love it!
tomorrow i think i will take some new pics to post here so you can see how the farm is looking these days. i am trying to clean up after going for so long feeling like i just couldnt quite do it.
under all this clutter i think my sweet farm is hiding!
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 7:36:15 PM
Wow Frannie! With 1741 posts...I guess you aren't new. I am new and I'm so happy to meet you. I'm from N.E. Ohio, the "cold climate." I'm so glad and thankful to the Lord for your recovery and hope to hear lots from you. I too love your "Bunny-Truck!" Adorable. I have no crafting talent like yours. I envy such talent. My mom and sister are lucky in that dept. I just love to cook, bake and garden...oh...and sing.There's always a song in my heart and a hum coming out of me continually. I guess that's a good thing...and a great gift! : )
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 7:01:15 PM
Frannie - so glad your treatments are over. Enjoy each moment. I know you do. And keep coming to MJF!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| frannie |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 4:39:58 PM
thanks so much to everyone for posting. i have continued to watch the site and of late i have started posting, but there seems to be so many new folks here that i thought it might be a good idea to re-introduce myself. and really for my dh and i friday was the last day of radiation and the end of that part of the journey for us.
i hope to continue crafting and coming on the site more and hope my journey can veer away from the cancer journey.
thanks one and all for all the love and support in the last year. wow a whole year journey!!!!
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 08:29:10 AM
Frannie, it's so good to see you are feeling better and ready to get back to normal. Sounds like you have had a long road to travel. It will be good to see you around here again.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| lilwing |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 08:06:43 AM
Frannie, so glad you are "back" and more "around" ... will be keeping you in my prayers...*HUGS**
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Proud Farmgirl #775
http://maggielousdaughter.blogspot.com
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 07:39:48 AM
Hi, Frannie. Nice to see you again! |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 07:34:31 AM
Hey Frannie---It is so good to hear from you. I am glad you are done with the long drives and treatments. Just to see you on the forum is wonderful. Continued good fortune and happy happy times. MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Annika |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 07:33:38 AM
Welcome back Frannie! I'm so glad that you are here with us and feeling better. A big smile and hug for you! [:)}
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Alee |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 07:22:30 AM
Frannie!! I have been so happy to see you posting more lately! No more radiation? That is awesome! Congrats! Welcome back!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 06:53:47 AM
Yea Frannie! So glad you will be around again I have sure missed you! Blessings, Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 06:09:09 AM
Welcome back Frannie! Although you never left our thoughts or prayers. I am so thankful you are feeling better now. You must be enjoying things being back to normal for you. Life is so sweet, I am glad you are feeling well and truly enjoying yourself once more, looking forward to seeing a lot more of your posts!
Hugs MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| Marcy |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 05:51:00 AM
Oh Frannie, I am so very glad that you are feeling better. I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and I have been keeping my eyes glued for any posts that you feel up to leaving. I'm so very glad to see that you have come back to us, dear farmgirl! And I am doubly glad to see that you are back for good.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
| Cabinprincess |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 05:40:05 AM
Hi Fran,
Was not aware of your journey. My sister took the trip 5 years ago and we thank God all is well now. I am glad to see you are making it offical to be back, I have seen your little truck of rabbits a few times on posts and can't help but smile. I am assuming you made them and they are just cute as can be. Glad you are feeling better. I'm down in Athens.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
| dutchy |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 04:58:01 AM
OH it is so good to see you here again Frannie. You've been missed here.
Love and hugs
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 04:33:02 AM
Frannie, just so thankful that you are feeling better and this past year is behind you. So excited to see what wonderful things you are going to be crafting. Your work is way beyond good. And how nice for you to be able to stay home and not have those long drives to deal with. So nice to know we will be hearing from you more often now.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
