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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jun 28 2011 : 09:33:47 AM
Ladies I have been struggling for the past year and my positive side is all but gone. I give thanks each day that I wake but I admit the last month I have even been struggling with seeing that as a good thing. I have never in my life felt like I could not handle things and trust me over the years it has been a lot but even thru daily prayers and meditation the overwhelming facts of my life just make the sadness too much to dismiss... I have given so much for so long and I feel there just is not anything left. I thank you for letting me share - my heart is heavy and mind weary.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| marthajane |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 11:09:33 AM
Im commenting to your first post...Im struggling too....definately have my blessings close at heart & mind, but alot of things are out of my hands right now too. When I am at low points and there are those who criticize this, I say, At least I got out of bed!...bc there were times I couldnt do that! Nope couldnt do that. So the smallest of things, like my dear younger brother always guided me, are to be cherished. May his soul rest in peace.
Bless you, keep praying, God answers prayers its true but sometimes it takes 30 years.
Farmgirl warm wishes to all!
Happiness IS being a MoM |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 11:53:58 AM
As you are my Dear Friend - daily prayers and blessings. Last night enjoyed a great bath with my goodies once the power was restored after our storm. Sugar this morning ate his oatmeal while letting my rub his head and hug on a bit. He ate some shredded apple this afternoon for lunch. Great old soul he is.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 06:38:21 AM
You go Sugar, keep your momma going. Oh Grace I was so happy to hear that Sugar is still with you, what an inspiration he is for you. Just have to love our animals, they teach us so very much.
Hang in there Dear Friend, everything will work out the way it is suppose to for you but all good things take time.
You know you are still and always in my heart, thoughts and prayers daily.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
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http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 06:34:31 AM
That I would give an update - I have the windows and doors on my house and so now I will get to work on painting them. Still unsure about the barn - had too many bad feelings about the company. I am still struggling to figure out how to get the finances in order - I understand how everyone else is struggling and what I do is not necessary items to others. I pray each day that guidance will be shown and I try to stay focused on all the blessings that are around me. My dearest Sugar who so many times was knocking on deaths door is still with me and is doing his best to make it through each day. He is my example to keep moving forward no matter what and so I thank him for my biggest blessing. I also thank each and everyone one of you for your kind words, prayers and shoulders. I am truly blessed.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| coaloha |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 8:57:53 PM
Grace, Sometimes is does feel like we are in the underbelly of life, doesn't it? I don't have anything to add that others haven't said. Just know that I hear you and honor your courage and honesty as you wrestle with economic realities. I hope that by now things are looking better, and that you can find joy the the beauty of Colorado and the life you have created.
Pam
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Farmgirl #1075
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 31 2011 : 2:36:24 PM
Thanks Sherrye - I have 35 acres and I have 63 goats, 3 llamas and 3 Great Pry's. Counting the hens 29 of this sweet ones and silly me. Our numbers are the lowest I ever had on the farm normally the numbers were around 250 not counting lambing season... I am with you Sherrye I am learning how not to sweat the small stuff and I tell you it is going to be a long process. However, I have surprised myself with how I am not being as compulsive with things - even my sons have commented. I thank you for you kind thoughts and your wonderful sharing with me - I have learned also I am not alone in this.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jul 31 2011 : 07:20:52 AM
i am happy to hear things are moving forward for you grace. i am such a controling person its hard for me when things go wrong. i have a lot of empathy for your challenges. so i am glad the roof is done and the fixtures. so how much land do you live on? do you have a large flock? i think my favorite time with the stock is eve. when their tummies are full. they are getting relaxed for bed. i am able to love on ones that normally hide in the back of the group. they seem to feel calmer and safer before bed. so sending you hugs and love grace i hope this day finds you happy and seeing things getting done. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 9:13:31 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderful thoughts and prayers - I too this morning gave time during chores to just listen to the sounds of my farm and give thanks for it all. I posted on my blog about a morning breakfast guest - it is just magical at times what happens at this farm and I know there is a high power working at all times...
I send back to you the same love and light to you thru your days and may joy surround you. Again many thanks for your kindness.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| Annika |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 08:55:00 AM
Good Morning Grace!
I was just out watering the sheep and goats and was thinking how peaceful it was to just stand and watch/listen to them placidly eating the grass around me and I thought of you and wished the same peace to you. I said a little prayer for lightness of spirit and comfort for the soul to come to you when you are feeling despair and just in your every day life.
I'm so happy to hear of the progress on your property and home! I is always a relief to just have things done and not to be worried about any longer. Please know that you are in my thoughts every day
Love and light
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 08:29:36 AM
Wonderful to hear from your Sherrye you have been on my mind. The roof is on the house and I now have the replacement front and kitchen doors in - doing the happy dance. Also replaced the kitchen faucet that was dripping to no end. The bathroom toilet is also fixed and so things are getting done. The three windows are to come in next week sometime and so that will be a long process but a great one. I am trying to stay in a good place and not worry as much but I admit I am a worry wart by nature.
I wake each morning remembering that there are folks out there that care about my - My wonderful farmgirl sisters and that I have been brought here to make a difference and to be an example of connecting to the earth and those in my care. I just wished I could find more like minded folks in this area that are not wrapped in the world of things and false information - it seems like so many are running around buying into the hyp of media and lack - they have given their power up to those who do not have their best interests in mind and then they do nothing about it... It is draining to be around them.
So again I give thanks for my caring sisters... Many heartfelt thanks and I send you all Love and Light back.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 07:01:05 AM
hi grace, was wondering how you are. i read you have the roof on barn just before the rains. that was good. hoping things are still moving forward for you. i do agree this is a big bad world right now. it seems that everyone is touched by this bad storm of time. now we wait on the u.s. budget. the bible does prophecy about these difficult times hard to deal with. men would be lovers of themselves haughty. we are surely seeing the changes on the earth from mans steps here. so my hope is this old world will be renewed and a paradise on earth will be here for man. i am an earth girl. my hope lies in getting to live here on earth the way God had it planned. this old world is passing away. i am so ready. we are finally warm this week. nights are cold but days a nice. we have had a weird year of temps for sure. sending you hugs grace and love. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 09:18:23 AM
Thanks Cherime I sent you an email - can't wait but I know you have a lot on your plate so only when you have down time.... Hope that trip was full of adventures and memories.
Annika I thank you for your kind words - that was one reason why I decided not to watch TV for a week - it seems like such gloom and doom and the networks only sell the bad... I last night watched a DVD that came in mail and spun yarn - needed to get some joy and peace..
Sheri I agree sometimes during different anniversary dates the sadness appears but I find that passes quicker then this daily stress of worry...
I do thank you so much ladies for letting me share here - normally I keep this all inside and I think that is what has brought me to this - overload of years of worry and silence. You are my sunshine ladies.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| Cherime |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 08:34:17 AM
Hi Grace. I am back in AK after a whirlwind trip outside. Send me an email and lets see if I can fill you in on life in the frozen north. ;)
CMF |
| Annika |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 1:06:56 PM
Oh Grace, I so understand the feeling of having nothing left *hugs* I have suffered from recurring severe depression for years. Some days I am too breakable to look at the news or deal with the problems of the world, you are certainly not alone. I am so sorry that you are in such a dark place inside. Wishing big blessings of love and light to you and saying prayers for peace and comfort as well
Sisterly hugs and blessings
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 12:40:14 PM
No Grace it isn't just you. I feel a wave of sadness so much of the time - I think everyone is drowning in it. I try to only watch the weather and leave the news alone as well.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 12:27:44 PM
Received so much bad news between last night and early this morning that I really felt so down that I was just beside myself. I went outside and got to work and kept my body busy but when I had to come inside to get work done there a the wave of sadness came back... Is it just me who really has to stay away from the News, sometimes family and just our own thoughts at times right now??? Just had the workmen here remeasuring the windows and doors before ordering and the one man's energy is so sad and down that I feel like I am drowning - I know he is not my problem but his energy is exactly what I feel when I am in town - big drain... Is this just me??
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:25:15 AM
Sorry ladies for the multi listing - not sure what happened there??
Debbie, enjoy the sweet one and I too am taking pictures and posting on Etsy today. Have a spinning order to finish too.
Thanks for the prayers and enjoy the bounty that is Colorado. My baby minks are back - think they where scared of all the workmen and noise. My nerves are trying to mend today - peace and quite is needed for us all today.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:21:08 AM
Prayers, love and happy thoughts coming your way from the beautiful mountains of Colorado which I know you have as well Grace, but I love saying it:-) I will keep your DIL's family in my prayers and thoughts as well.
I have been busy this morning taking pictures of the fawns they were quite entertaining this morning and I believe I got some more wonderful photos. It makes my heart so happy to watch them and I feel such peace, just wish my family were here to share them with me.
Started back working this morning listing on etsy and ebay, vacation is over.
Have a beautiful, happy, peaceful and blessed week.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:19:26 AM
Oh Cherime I am so sorry for your loss and the work that is ahead of you. Take care of yourself and know that you are in my prayers.. Hope your trip was joyful and that you had quality time with them on your "Went Outside"..
Sherrye - life has been busy and not always working but still standing. The roof is done as of noon on Sunday!! A half hour after they left the skies opened open with sheets of rain, small hail and wind. I walked the house checking for leaks and praying that all would be fine. It was and I guess it was God's way of showing me that at least one problem was solved. The guys also came and hauled off the crushed barn - it was bitter sweet but I am glad the guy will be able to use it. I gave the guys dinner - they had not eaten all day and were thankful for the hot meal and rest for a spell.
Sherrye I have been keeping you in my prayers and hope that your worries are getting smaller too.
Frannie it sounds like you had a joyful time with your daughters and I thank you for your continued prayers and thoughts. I am working on keepping my focus on the postative side which is not always what I can do but I am also working on being kinder to myself for when I fall into the pit.
If I might ask for your prayers for my DIL Grandfather - he had another stroke (92 years old) and is the person in charge of taking care of his wife. It is a mess and my DIL just got back from visiting and now sits in worry and pain. Thanks in advance my dear sisters - Love and Light to you all
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:17:42 AM
Oh Cherime I am so sorry for your loss and the work that is ahead of you. Take care of yourself and know that you are in my prayers.. Hope your trip was joyful and that you had quality time with them on your "Went Outside"..
Sherrye - life has been busy and not always working but still standing. The roof is done as of noon on Sunday!! A half hour after they left the skies opened open with sheets of rain, small hail and wind. I walked the house checking for leaks and praying that all would be fine. It was and I guess it was God's way of showing me that at least one problem was solved. The guys also came and hauled off the crushed barn - it was bitter sweet but I am glad the guy will be able to use it. I gave the guys dinner - they had not eaten all day and were thankful for the hot meal and rest for a spell.
Sherrye I have been keeping you in my prayers and hope that your worries are getting smaller too.
Frannie it sounds like you had a joyful time with your daughters and I thank you for your continued prayers and thoughts. I am working on keepping my focus on the postative side which is not always what I can do but I am also working on being kinder to myself for when I fall into the pit.
If I might ask for your prayers for my DIL Grandfather - he had another stroke (92 years old) and is the person in charge of taking care of his wife. It is a mess and my DIL just got back from visiting and now sits in worry and pain. Thanks in advance my dear sisters - Love and Light to you all
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:16:09 AM
Oh Cherime I am so sorry for your loss and the work that is ahead of you. Take care of yourself and know that you are in my prayers.. Hope your trip was joyful and that you had quality time with them on your "Went Outside"..
Sherrye - life has been busy and not always working but still standing. The roof is done as of noon on Sunday!! A half hour after they left the skies opened open with sheets of rain, small hail and wind. I walked the house checking for leaks and praying that all would be fine. It was and I guess it was God's way of showing me that at least one problem was solved. The guys also came and hauled off the crushed barn - it was bitter sweet but I am glad the guy will be able to use it. I gave the guys dinner - they had not eaten all day and were thankful for the hot meal and rest for a spell.
Sherrye I have been keeping you in my prayers and hope that your worries are getting smaller too.
Frannie it sounds like you had a joyful time with your daughters and I thank you for your continued prayers and thoughts. I am working on keepping my focus on the postative side which is not always what I can do but I am also working on being kinder to myself for when I fall into the pit.
If I might ask for your prayers for my DIL Grandfather - he had another stroke (92 years old) and is the person in charge of taking care of his wife. It is a mess and my DIL just got back from visiting and now sits in worry and pain. Thanks in advance my dear sisters - Love and Light to you all
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:14:38 AM
Oh Cherime I am so sorry for your loss and the work that is ahead of you. Take care of yourself and know that you are in my prayers.. Hope your trip was joyful and that you had quality time with them on your "Went Outside"..
Sherrye - life has been busy and not always working but still standing. The roof is done as of noon on Sunday!! A half hour after they left the skies opened open with sheets of rain, small hail and wind. I walked the house checking for leaks and praying that all would be fine. It was and I guess it was God's way of showing me that at least one problem was solved. The guys also came and hauled off the crushed barn - it was bitter sweet but I am glad the guy will be able to use it. I gave the guys dinner - they had not eaten all day and were thankful for the hot meal and rest for a spell.
Sherrye I have been keeping you in my prayers and hope that your worries are getting smaller too.
Frannie it sounds like you had a joyful time with your daughters and I thank you for your continued prayers and thoughts. I am working on keepping my focus on the postative side which is not always what I can do but I am also working on being kinder to myself for when I fall into the pit.
If I might ask for your prayers for my DIL Grandfather - he had another stroke (92 years old) and is the person in charge of taking care of his wife. It is a mess and my DIL just got back from visiting and now sits in worry and pain. Thanks in advance my dear sisters - Love and Light to you all
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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| frannie |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 08:52:24 AM
back at the house after a visit to town to visit with 2 of my daughters.
just wanted to check in and see how everything is going with you. continue to have you in my thoughts and prayers and sending love your way from texas.
love
frannie in texas
farmgirl sister#807
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 07:11:17 AM
wondering how you are???? is the roof fixed yet???? sending hugs sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| Cherime |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 06:40:21 AM
Hi Grace. I have been out of touch for a while, went outside, as we Alaskans refer to the lower 48, to visit several relatives and old friends while having the wherewithall to do so. I most certainly will email you. Alaska has done alright by me and I intend to stay here. My ex died while I was away and named me executor of his will. So I will be busy for a bit but I really do want to get with you. Will continue to pray for you.
CMF |
