Sisterhood {It’s a powerful thing}

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Sometimes these blog posts just roll off my fingers.  Other times I have something I’d like to share and I have it written in my mind… but I hesitate to blog about it because I hate talking about myself.  And that’s what blogging can sometimes feel like.  But the deadline is fast approaching and I STILL want to write the post that’s been in my head for two weeks.  So here it is friends!

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  1. Cyndie Gray says:

    I love this post❣️❣️ And I love the power of Sisterhood ❤️ Right now most of my Sisterhood is long distance, but it’s still there & I am still here for them. Also I am making efforts to add to my Sisterhood in our new location. There are some wonderful gals around here, most 1.5+hours away from me but sisters of the heart for sure

  2. Theresa Koch says:

    What great photos and a wonderful article

  3. Sabrena Orr says:

    My Sunflower girls mean the world to me. The six of us have been friends since elementary and high school ~ we’re talking 45+ years of friendship! Last year on our girls trip, we each had a “sunflower” tattooed on our forearm. (My first and I never thought I would get a tattoo — I LOVE IT!).

    Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity – this represents my sisterhood perfectly. Together we laugh (A LOT!), we cry, and we giggle like little girls and we treasure every minute we can carve out of our busy lives! We may live in different cities & states, lead different lives, have different careers and interests, but we are there for each other. We have each others’ backs. These ladies bring out the best version of me and I am ever so thankful, grateful and humble that I am able to share our special “sunflower” tattoo that is our permanent reminder of our adoration, loyalty and longevity.

  4. Marlene Capelle says:

    I admire you. I’m almost 71 and just started my fitness routine a year ago when I broke my leg and said to myself “this is not going to happen’. I’m doing my first 5k this Saturday. I don’t let anything keep me from my workouts (well almost). It’s amazing how once you get started and have the right attitude fitness becomes the only way to start the day. I don’t know if I’ve lost any weight, that’s not the point. I mean I want to but that will come when it comes. It’s the strength and good health i want.

    • Dori Troutman says:

      Oh my goodness. This made my day so much. You are amazing!!! Good luck on that 5K… just enjoy it. I love “races” because they are so much fun. People cheering for you and the feeling of success at the finish. Keep it up and keep me posted!!!

      Tightest of hugs,

      Dori

    • alice gamble says:

      So inspired by Marlene Capelle’s post and the new October narrative by Dori. You can start at any time. I used to be a nurse and one time a patient who had been pretty much immobile, surprised everyone by opening her eyes and lifting a finger. Yes, just coming out of the fog, and someone in the room said….”it’s a small start, by God, it is a start.” You could feel the tension in the room just melt away. Always there is hope, it’s all relative to where you are in your life. So, I am encouraged to read this blog and be thankful for the sharing that takes place. It takes courage and effort to put heartfelt thoughts out there, I’m so glad this blog was started by someone extraordinarily compassionate towards others.

  5. Pamela says:

    Dori, Have never followed a blog yet got interested in the one about the Vermont Quilting retreat. Originally from Massachusetts and now a rural Kansan, by choice,
    it is so encouraging to follow your blog and others on Mary Jane’s Farmgirls! Wow-
    You nailed it with your description of your sisterhood. Thanks for putting it into words.
    Also, such encouragement on regular fitness. I am too sporadic, but you and the other
    comments are pushing me to put that as a priority. It has taken me all year to lose 12
    lbs that just came on when I had knee surgery-so discouraging. I am 69 and was very involved in Scouting/outdoor sports with my sons. So now my goal is to reactivate those
    Joys but look for sisters to keep me going.

    As for sisters I have a set here and next week going to Mass. for my annual visit with
    girls that I started First Grade with and reunited at our 40th Reunion…..so cool!
    We found out as you so wonderfully stated: We are SISTERS forever!

  6. Barbara Richards says:

    Love to you Mary Jane for all the things you do through your fabulous publication. I just finished reading the Sisterhood Blog. What a fun bunch. Since I’m an old farm gal from Idaho it’s easy to relate to the whole thing and I grab it and read as soon as it comes in.I’m getting along in years (88 this year) but just have to get into the kitchen and do something. Lately my very best friend (husband) for short went to the store and bought up some of the last of the watermelons so I could make watermelon rind pickles. Are they ever good. At least we think so. Keep up the good and God bless you. -Barb-

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Sisterhood {It's a powerful thing}

.

IMG_7452-001

.

Sometimes these blog posts just roll off my fingers.  Other times I have something I’d like to share and I have it written in my mind… but I hesitate to blog about it because I hate talking about myself.  And that’s what blogging can sometimes feel like.  But the deadline is fast approaching and I STILL want to write the post that’s been in my head for two weeks.  So here it is friends!

Continue reading

  1. Cyndie Gray says:

    I love this post❣️❣️ And I love the power of Sisterhood ❤️ Right now most of my Sisterhood is long distance, but it’s still there & I am still here for them. Also I am making efforts to add to my Sisterhood in our new location. There are some wonderful gals around here, most 1.5+hours away from me but sisters of the heart for sure

  2. Theresa Koch says:

    What great photos and a wonderful article

  3. Sabrena Orr says:

    My Sunflower girls mean the world to me. The six of us have been friends since elementary and high school ~ we’re talking 45+ years of friendship! Last year on our girls trip, we each had a “sunflower” tattooed on our forearm. (My first and I never thought I would get a tattoo — I LOVE IT!).

    Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity – this represents my sisterhood perfectly. Together we laugh (A LOT!), we cry, and we giggle like little girls and we treasure every minute we can carve out of our busy lives! We may live in different cities & states, lead different lives, have different careers and interests, but we are there for each other. We have each others’ backs. These ladies bring out the best version of me and I am ever so thankful, grateful and humble that I am able to share our special “sunflower” tattoo that is our permanent reminder of our adoration, loyalty and longevity.

  4. Marlene Capelle says:

    I admire you. I’m almost 71 and just started my fitness routine a year ago when I broke my leg and said to myself “this is not going to happen’. I’m doing my first 5k this Saturday. I don’t let anything keep me from my workouts (well almost). It’s amazing how once you get started and have the right attitude fitness becomes the only way to start the day. I don’t know if I’ve lost any weight, that’s not the point. I mean I want to but that will come when it comes. It’s the strength and good health i want.

    • Dori Troutman says:

      Oh my goodness. This made my day so much. You are amazing!!! Good luck on that 5K… just enjoy it. I love “races” because they are so much fun. People cheering for you and the feeling of success at the finish. Keep it up and keep me posted!!!

      Tightest of hugs,

      Dori

    • alice gamble says:

      So inspired by Marlene Capelle’s post and the new October narrative by Dori. You can start at any time. I used to be a nurse and one time a patient who had been pretty much immobile, surprised everyone by opening her eyes and lifting a finger. Yes, just coming out of the fog, and someone in the room said….”it’s a small start, by God, it is a start.” You could feel the tension in the room just melt away. Always there is hope, it’s all relative to where you are in your life. So, I am encouraged to read this blog and be thankful for the sharing that takes place. It takes courage and effort to put heartfelt thoughts out there, I’m so glad this blog was started by someone extraordinarily compassionate towards others.

  5. Pamela says:

    Dori, Have never followed a blog yet got interested in the one about the Vermont Quilting retreat. Originally from Massachusetts and now a rural Kansan, by choice,
    it is so encouraging to follow your blog and others on Mary Jane’s Farmgirls! Wow-
    You nailed it with your description of your sisterhood. Thanks for putting it into words.
    Also, such encouragement on regular fitness. I am too sporadic, but you and the other
    comments are pushing me to put that as a priority. It has taken me all year to lose 12
    lbs that just came on when I had knee surgery-so discouraging. I am 69 and was very involved in Scouting/outdoor sports with my sons. So now my goal is to reactivate those
    Joys but look for sisters to keep me going.

    As for sisters I have a set here and next week going to Mass. for my annual visit with
    girls that I started First Grade with and reunited at our 40th Reunion…..so cool!
    We found out as you so wonderfully stated: We are SISTERS forever!

  6. Barbara Richards says:

    Love to you Mary Jane for all the things you do through your fabulous publication. I just finished reading the Sisterhood Blog. What a fun bunch. Since I’m an old farm gal from Idaho it’s easy to relate to the whole thing and I grab it and read as soon as it comes in.I’m getting along in years (88 this year) but just have to get into the kitchen and do something. Lately my very best friend (husband) for short went to the store and bought up some of the last of the watermelons so I could make watermelon rind pickles. Are they ever good. At least we think so. Keep up the good and God bless you. -Barb-

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