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Across the Fence:  Opening My Cedar Chest  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 08:21:52 AM
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Your cedar chest is full of wonderful memories. I had one and kept similar things in it, also. Nice write up on your cedar chest, I enjoyed reading it.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
662 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 12:22:54 PM
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Nice memories you have bought back for me. I have my grandmothers cedar chest. She had it in her attic since I can remember. One holloween I asked her if I could wear her dress from the cedar chest and she let me. It was her wedding dress. What a treasure you have there.
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hodge-Lodge-Clothesline/285366378259342
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AmethystRose
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Rosemary
Huntingdon
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 10:55:03 PM
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| Nancy, maybe it is time to have some fun with your treasures. Hang the shirt in Richard's closet. Put your camp memorabilia and letters from your grandfather in a basket and leave it in a place where your grandchildren can browse. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2013 : 10:31:43 AM
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I agree with setting time aside to go through your treasures. Make your self a nice cup of tea, play your favorite music on the stereo and have fun! I need to take time and do that as well :)
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2013 : 12:51:55 PM
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I know the feeling! Our cedar chest resides in the living room, and sometimes the grands like to open it and ask what is this, what is this? It really takes me down the lane of my life, and my hubby's too. But I love the feeling of having it there. Inside, there is a satin banner that was in the window of my hubby's grandmother's house when his dad was in the service. You know that ones with a star? There is the railroad pendant watch his granddad wore on his job. We keep adding things. Today, I decided to add a miniature Made in Japan tea set that was his mom's. I love having those things nearby. we are blessed to have them!
Farmgirl #31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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HolidayJunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Michelle
Northglenn
Colorado
USA
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2013 : 06:34:25 AM
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I like Rosemary's idea of getting things out and enjoying and sharing them. When my Mom passed away and we opened her cedar chest there were so many mysteries. Which handwork had she done? Which came from her mother? Who were some of the people in treasured pictures? Why was a particular thing there? I know she was keeping them safe but they would have meant more to us if we had just known some of that stuff.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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MtnGrlByTheBay
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
Erin
Lexington Park
MD
USA
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Posted - Apr 05 2013 : 07:40:09 AM
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Cedar Chest (aka Time Capsule).
^^^I'm a RidgeRunner, and will always feel best when surrounded by the PA mountains.^^^
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Opening My Cedar Chest
