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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - May 21 2025 : 1:21:07 PM
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This morning my sister, Betty, and I went to her grand-daughter's farm for breakfast and to see all their crops and livestock. She, her husband, and 11-year-old triplets live on a ten-acre farm in a small town on the outskirts of Paris. Wow was I ever impressed. He has planted apple, fig, cherry, Mamaw trees, blackberry bushes, strawberries, and raspberries. I don't remember all the different kinds of tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and radishes in raised beds. He showed me a plant he is growing from the Philippines, don't remember the local name but it's also known as water spinach. He likes to try new things in his garden. He said, "he may only plant it once, but he wanted to give it a try".
London my great great niece has an herb garden and she dries them to make teas. Along with her two brothers they take care of 40 chickens and sale the eggs. I bought two dozen un-washed eggs so they can stay on my counter for a month before putting them in the fridge. The chickens free range along with 3 goats and 10 sheep. Found out their sheep have hair and not wool. Never knew about hairy sheep.
One of the boys showed me a deer head with antlers that he shot and the remote-control car he built. His brother shot a large bullfrog and cooked the legs. Earlier he caught a fish and cleaned and cooked it. My great niece homeschools the kids and they are so smart. Book smart, up on all the electronics and games, and they all have common sense and a love for farm life.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1512 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - May 21 2025 : 2:38:38 PM
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Sounds like a lovely day and a wonderful family Sara.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7342 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - May 21 2025 : 2:58:12 PM
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It was a wonderful day, Wanda Sue, and I was double blessed with it being one of my really good days. I lasted to after 12:00 pm before MS fatigue set in on the way home.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7147 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 21 2025 : 3:02:22 PM
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Oh Sara what an amazing day you had with your family, the farm and all the animals. A perfect day I think, so happy you had fun and enjoyed it.
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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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
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Posted - May 21 2025 : 3:16:15 PM
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Sara,
What a BEAUTUFUL description of your day. I can just picture it. WOW! Thank-you for sharing your family and fam with us. Hmmm.....hairy sheep. Who knew? I didn't! I hope that your energy levels replenish soon.
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2509 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - May 21 2025 : 6:23:30 PM
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Sara what a wonderful day. Brings back happy memories.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4443 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 22 2025 : 03:42:20 AM
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What a day Sara. I hope you go again to visit and get eggs!
Farming in WI
Michele
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7342 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7342 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2025 : 07:25:04 AM
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Thank you all for your sweet words. It was a wonderful day that I am remembering to get me through today that is not so good. But like the old folks use to say "this too shall pass".
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3363 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 22 2025 : 5:20:45 PM
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Thanks for sharing your day with us, Sara! It sounds wonderful. I hope you feel better and have a good day tomorrow.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6756 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 26 2025 : 09:03:48 AM
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Gosh Sara , what a lovely outing and a chance to see what your granddaughter and her hubby have been planting and growing . It sounds beautiful and exciting to watch their farm continue to expand and grow in diversity! So glad Betty and you got the chance to visit with your great great niece as well. It is a great time to connect with family as summer is beginning to roll out and plants are thriving .
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 26 2025 : 5:20:52 PM
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Sara, that sounds like an amazing time out. I hope you have many more great days like that this summer.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 26 2025 : 10:28:48 PM
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Oh Sara, what an awesome day...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9561 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 27 2025 : 07:12:09 AM
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Thank you for sharing your day Sara. It was a joy to read!
~Denise
Sister #43~
"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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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7342 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7342 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2025 : 07:29:02 AM
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Thanks everyone, it was a fun day and I also learned a lot.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1815 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - May 27 2025 : 10:10:23 AM
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Sara, I could just picture you and your sister in the farm! :) Nothing like some sunshine and fresh air to bring life to our lives! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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