I just went to see what Anna was up to. I noticed that she dismantled her blog. We sure had some good times. I met her when we were both going through the nail biting experience of selling our houses. Thank God she was able to get hers sold. She was kind enough to offer great advise that I followed religiously in an attempt to get my house sold. Mine still hasn't sold and we're almost on 2 years now. There are so many things we have been going through together, it's eerie!
Then there was the planning and decorating our homes/basement. Now that's another hair raising experience. Talk about trials and tribulations, nothing ever being on schedule,....
We have so much in common! We were off topic and laughing like madwomen about cleaning frenzies (method cleaners anyone?), candy offering to singers who attend our open hoses, and other colorful topics not neccessarily related to Get it Sold.
The thing that brought us both to blotanical was being harrassed on the message boards at HGTV. We both left the message boards in tears, we had made some great friends there but our posts were always disappearing and I think we felt that we were being picked on over there. I'm glad I came here and met so many more nice people, but I'll always miss the people I met on the message boards at HGTV. I wish they'd stop by and visit me sometime!
Now that we're both settled into our new homes we had planning and planting of our new yards and gardens to tackle as well as unpacking and endless chores.
She has helped cheer me up when I felt I was at my lowest point and nobody in the world cared for me or if I were even alive. She offered me friendship when I felt I had none, even though it's a virual friendship she offered me much needed hugs (and chocolate). She could always bring a smile to my face even when I felt like I was drowning and could never break the surface of the water.
Here's to you, Anna. May God bless the next chapter in your life. He has blessed me with you, no matter how long you were placed in my life, you will always be dear to my heart!
Thank you for stopping by. Please leave me a message and a backlink. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Cindy
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Anna was one of the first blotonist to reach out to me. She was warm and friendly and not afraid to poke a little fun at me when I needed it. I will miss her blogging, but she has promised to continue to comment.
Now that is good writing if I ever saw it!!! And true too!! lol
Cinj--you are so dear to me. I'm only kinda gone as you know. I'm in and out like pesky houseflies. I'v ask our dear Stuart to keep me on at blotanical just to keep you sane if nothing else---and aggravate a few others too.
Yes, we sure been through a lot. We both put up with DEB up there and her monkey tales--she's pretty smart I found out. I guess we'll keep on watching her rabbits multiply.
Thank you for such kind words. We've stuck in there together and you will get through this too. You sure had a lot of showings today----must be those plants you left behind;)
I did think it was time to end my blog. I got my house built--but you know..I'm just not a true blogger. I can't keep it up like so many of you do. I get consumed with it and before I know it--I've wet my pants.
So I'm documenting and recording loads of family genealogy stuff--gardening--finishing unpacking my boxes---cooking and sewing again--and the list goes on. I'll be checking in on you all the time and others at times too.
Hugs Cinj--if we lived close to each other... we would surely be the best of friends.
Anna...FGG
I hope you do find a way to stay in touch. It sounds like you were both a blessing to each other.
Cinj,
Anna is right, this is a well and beautifully written post. When you connect with people it's so special and I have a feeling you and she will stay connected. Have a wonderfully easy day.
Gail
Deb- She better, or I'm going to go hunt her down when I'm researching my relatives in NC once the kids have graduated. It may take a "few" years, but I'll write myself a note so I don't forget!
Anna- Blush. Gee, thanks. I guess it's easier for me to write well when it comes from the heart!
Still waiting for an offer--ahem! I guess many of my plants were trashed by a recent hail storm. I guess there's damage to our house too. I suppose that means one last trip before the sheriff's sale to survey the damage. WHY on earth does gas have to cost so much? Didn't I say the last trip was the last one? Hmm.
Glad you'll still be lurking around blotanical. Now I'll still have a place to go harass you if you haven't stopped by for a while.:)
I don't know that I'm really a "true" blogger either, but I don't have any friends here yet and I've just gotten excited to share everything with you. I SO look forward to your comments. Did you notice how I went LONG periods of time without having much to say? I'm sure if I keep going at the pace I've been following I'll keel over from a heart attack or something!
Ha! If you lived up here you'd be drinking beer all winter to keep sane, remember? I sure wish we could meet someday though. Even though we don't live close, I'd still count you in the top of my friends.
Just don't get so busy with all of your stuff that you forget to visit once in a while, okay?
Kathleen- I know. I'd swear we must be related or something with all that we have in common. Wouldn't that be funny? She's been right there with me and I'm glad I met her. Even though it was such a short time ago, it feels like it's been ages!
Gail- Thanks. I sure hope so! Since when have I ever had an easy day? Now I've got to pack for another trip. This time I'm taking the laptop though, in case I can find an internet cafe or something!
Cinj: Here, here! I agree with everything you wrote. She's special!
Thanks for the info. It's hard to keep up on all the news. You've written a wonderful tribute. I can just imagine her blushing as she read it.
Hey--I'm the one here with the big head!! Loving it.
So no offers yet....errrrr....What do you mean hail damage?? Wicked weather we're having. We got heat like you wouldn't believe and my flowers are suffering like crazy. No hail but the heat can do just as much damage.
I'm sorry you got to go back to the house and deal with more stuff!! Enough already!! You have had enough. I do know what you mean going a long time and not posting---you just get so stressed you can't breathe. Anyone who has been through stress understands. Your reaction is normal.
It will be over soon and I have no doubt--that whatever the outcome, you will be OK. You'll work your way out of it and be back on top in no time. My kids were about your kids age the first time we went broke. They don't even remember it!! lol You are such a good mom that your kids have no clue you have all this stress.
I ask my boys recently what did they think of the hard times our family went through and...they said----they wanted to know what in the world I was talking about--lol. I've never been a name brand clothes buyer. So my boys wore the store brand Goodies. Shirts were like $5 on sale. Someone thought we had money cause they dressed so well. I laughed. It didn't bother us that we didn't have name brand. We had lived in so many places all over the US with Gary's AF career--that name brand is just not important.
And these good things follow them through life too. Both my boys are happy as grown men. They aren't scared of life. They saw mom and dad go though hard times and come out on top. You are teaching your kids valuable lessons right now that will reap huge rewards as they get older. This was a good move for you and your family. Once this elephant house is off your back....ya'll can move on. Hang in there--some of us have been in shoes many a time. You will be richly blessed just give it time!!
Anna..FGG
Barbee- That's for sure!
MMD- No problem, always happy to help however possible!
Anna- Nope. Ugh. I wish people were clamboring to my house in droves with cash in their hands. I suppose they're waiting for an even better deal, just my luck. No new applliances for them! MIL can have them instead. I suppose I shouldn't take them if it's still on the market, but after 2 years I'm ready to throw in the towel, throw my hands in the air, and just give up the headache!
I sure hope they have no memory of this fiasco. I know I'll never forget it, but it would be nice if they could. This has been the worst two years of my life. I hope I never see as many horrible things happen in such a short span of time to anyone else!
Hi Cinj,
So I had to get the news from you, huh? Thanks for dialing us in. Anna is an extremely special person, you can tell by all she shared on her blog-especially herself. I've been working so much lately, I've hardly blogged so didn't notice when she dropped off.
Thanks for visiting my blog today Cinj- you are a big heart too. I'll drop in again as soon as I can.
Anna- make surprise visits over to me as well and let me know how everything is going.
Shirley
What a wonderful tribute to Anna :)...she's having a great time, I just know it.
Cinj, what a lovely tribute! And how horrid about the HGTV message boards! I've been so grateful for the kindness everyone's showed me since I started Poor Richard's Almanac--I haven't had one bad comment, and I really didn't know what to expect. We're lucky to have such a great group around "here"! I have to wonder what people must be thinking who spend their time saying unkind things to people they don't even know (or, now that I think about it, to people they *do* know!)...
Cinj,
Thanks for the heads up about Anna. I was checking her blog this morning and it was gone. I can't believe it. I so enjoyed her posts just like I enjoy yours.~~Dee
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