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                 therootedhearth 
                Farmgirl at Heart 
                  
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                Graci 
                Indianola 
                Iowa 
                
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 11 2023 :  07:45:45 AM
                        
                      
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                      Hello Everyone! 
  I am a new farmgirl.  I am working towards my forever homestead but I have a lot to learn.  I excited to pursue the merit badges.  I never did girl scouts but I am a sucker for token of achievement.
  Right now I live in southern Iowa with my pack of pups, nearly adult son and my partner.  This is my first year diving deep into gardening which is nerve-racking.
  Excited to meet people and learn for more experienced members.
 
  
 
  
  Graci-The Rooted Hearth #8532 | 
                     
                   
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                 YellowRose 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Sara 
                Paris 
                TX 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 11 2023 :  08:35:15 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome Graci to the Farm from northcentral Texas. BTW your pups are beautiful. I hope to get to know you and hear about your adventures gardening.
  Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
  Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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                 Nancy Joplin 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
                451 Posts
   
                Nancy 
                Ontario 
                California 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 11 2023 :  09:42:44 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome, Gracie! Your dogs are great! Enjoy earning your badges. . .they are so much fun! Learning to do new things keeps us moving forward!
  Nancy 8352 | 
                     
                    
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                 Dreamer42 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                April 
                Central 
                Oregon 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 11 2023 :  11:22:52 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome, Gracie!  You've found a sweet spot here, hope you enjoy every moment on the forum!
  Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 | 
                     
                    
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                 darlenelovesart 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
                8030 Posts
  
                darlene 
                Loleta 
                California 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 11 2023 :  11:51:19 AM
                        
                      
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                      Gracie! Welcome to an awesome Farm with the most special Farmsisters around! Enjoy the swaps and fun, It is One of the best things I have done for my life!   Enjoyment  for sure,
  Love and hugs Darlene
  Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions. I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment. by Frances Farmer Just.  follow God unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know. 
  I TRUST IN YOU  JESUS 
  #4943 - March 2013 FGOTM June 2013 FGOTY 2016
 
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                 MBurns 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
                2004 Posts
   
                Marlene 
                Swisher 
                IA 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 12 2023 :  06:10:36 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome from Iowa also. Close to Cedar Rapids.
  Farmgirl friends are fun. | 
                     
                    
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                 Red Tractor Girl 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Winnie 
                Gainesville 
                Fl 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 12 2023 :  08:44:43 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome Gracie to the Chatroom here at MJF!! It is great to meet you and learn a bit about your interests.  Good luck this year with your deep dive into gardening and I hope you have a lot of success.  Give us an update as progress unfolds.  Enjoy all the fun here and I am very happy to meet you!
  Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 FGOTM- October 2018 | 
                     
                    
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                 levisgrammy 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Denise 
                Beavercreek 
                Ohio 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 12 2023 :  09:17:30 AM
                        
                      
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                      So nice to meet you Graci! I'm sure you will learn alot from the women here. It's a great place to gain knowledge for gardening and homesteading. Welcome!
  ~Denise Sister #43~1/18/2007
  "I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."  
  "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
  "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
  http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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                 Audra Rose 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
                2470 Posts
   
                Vanessa 
                Brooksville 
                KY 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 12 2023 :  5:06:04 PM
                        
                      
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                      Wow Graci I am impressed at how you got a picture of all your dogs. Mine are so camera shy and rambunctious that it's like herding cats.  I live in northern Kentucky near Cincinnati, but in grade school I was lucky to live in Plymouth Iowa, near Mason City. Welcome to the Sisterhood, enjoy exploring everything it has to offer.
  Vanessa Farmgirl Sister #6754
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                 Jokamartell 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Karen 
                Kennewick 
                WA 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 12 2023 :  6:57:33 PM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome, Graci! Home for me is in SE Washington State. I’ve been a Farmgirl sister for 14 months! It’s been so much fun! Looking forward to getting to know you! :)
  Karen :)
  To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha | 
                     
                    
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                 Marcy 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Marcy 
                Tiverton 
                Rhode Island 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 13 2023 :  09:26:49 AM
                        
                      
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                      Hi Gracie,
  Welcome to the sisterhood. Thank you for sharing your pics, love your dogs. They look so content and comfortable. Love how you decorated your badge too! I look forward to getting to know you better.
  hugs, Marcy
  Farmgirl #170
  FGOTM August 2012
  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
 
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                 nndairy 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
                3529 Posts
   
                Heather 
                Wapakoneta 
                Ohio 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 13 2023 :  10:00:43 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome Graci!   Looking forward to hearing about your gardening adventures!
  ~Heather  Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
 
  "The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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                 Wanda Sue 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Wanda 
                Murrells Inlet 
                SC 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 13 2023 :  10:07:28 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome Graci, I think you will love it here!
  A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel. 
  Farm Girl #3677 FGOTM August 2022 | 
                     
                    
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                 MaryJanesNiece 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Krista 
                  
                Utah 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 13 2023 :  12:58:57 PM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome to the Farm Graci! It's so nice to meet you. Your dogs are so stinking cute and they look like the best of buddies. I can't wait to hear more about how your merit badges are going. Do you know which badge you would like to work on first? I hope you have a prosperous garden this year. So many ladies here have gardens and always have great tips on what to do. I hope to see you around the forum more.
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                 GinnyBelle 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Hannah 
                West Lafayette 
                IN 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 13 2023 :  3:26:46 PM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome, Graci! I hope you have a lovely time here at the Farm and meet lots of beautiful souls. I also enjoy earning badges, so I certainly can't wait to see what you start earning! :)
  Hannah #6994 February 2023 FGOTM | 
                     
                    
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                 katmom 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Grace 
                WACAL Gal 
                WashCalif. 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 13 2023 :  6:52:16 PM
                        
                      
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                      Hey Grace,, from one Grace to another... Welcome to the forum..
 
 
  >^..^<    Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! 
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                 suny58 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Dianna 
                Jack 
                Al. 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 13 2023 :  6:59:45 PM
                        
                      
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                      HOWDY Graci!! So happy to have you in this group of amazing women of all ages!! Its one of the best things thats happened in my life and I've grown to love each and everyone!! Looking forward to getting to know you and send warm wishes your way!!
  Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro | 
                     
                    
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                 therootedhearth 
                Farmgirl at Heart 
                  
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                Graci 
                Indianola 
                Iowa 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Mar 16 2023 :  6:45:23 PM
                        
                      
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                      Thank you everyone for making be feel so welcome!  I appreciate all the dog compliments! I am excited to meet you all too!
  Graci-The Rooted Hearth #8532 | 
                     
                    
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                 katydid83 
                Farmgirl in Training 
                   
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                Kate 
                Upton 
                MA 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Apr 17 2023 :  11:21:46 AM
                        
                      
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                      Hi Graci, from MA! :)
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                 Blessed in Colorado 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
                7398 Posts
   
                Debbie L. 
                  
                Oregon 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Apr 17 2023 :  11:29:51 AM
                        
                      
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                      Welcome Graci from Oregon, I look forward to getting to know you.
  Big Hugs, Debbie  #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains  and the Ocean.” Lord Byron” 
  When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
 
 
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                 Janice 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                    
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                Janice 
                Vancouver 
                WA 
                USA 
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                       Posted - Apr 18 2023 :  5:55:37 PM
                        
                      
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                      A big Hello from Vancouver, Washington.
  Janice Ferguson Vintage Artist Jam maker & love to sew just about anything : ) | 
                     
                    
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