tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post6046676980961320095..comments2024-03-10T20:31:05.145+11:00Comments on Gone Aussie Quilting: Reminder--What Makes Me Happy!Jeannette Brucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15222394545520919392noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-20620800587463750242012-03-25T13:50:27.921+11:002012-03-25T13:50:27.921+11:00I found your blog from flickr tonight and so enjoy...I found your blog from flickr tonight and so enjoy all your beautiful quilts. I had to comment on this post after empathising a bit with you. I grew up on a farm in the least populous county in one of the least populous states in the US (North Dakota)... I live in a larger city now but have small children with food allergies and family not near (so not too much going out here, either). Look forward to getting to know you and drooling over your fun fabrics! (love the SK & texts!)karen @ badlandsquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706161628403647287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-74722734653624821992012-01-20T05:04:27.700+11:002012-01-20T05:04:27.700+11:00Hi. How are you doing today? Been thinking about y...Hi. How are you doing today? Been thinking about you. Hang on in there. Di xoDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182869493914440159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-43587717141309380542012-01-18T21:08:48.292+11:002012-01-18T21:08:48.292+11:00Awe I am sorry you are having a hard time. I thin...Awe I am sorry you are having a hard time. I think we all get down and it is usually when we are exhausted and think there is no end. It is funny as I would love to be in your shoes living on a farm!! I have always wanted that and I always hear it isn't what i think it is ;-)<br /><br />But you are so right the boys make it all worth it when they do the small things that bring it to our attention how blessed we are.<br /><br />Hang in there & I hope you get a break soon!Jeannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891453274828470892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-52498927056535976752012-01-18T11:50:31.580+11:002012-01-18T11:50:31.580+11:00I hope your teeth start to feel better and when yo...I hope your teeth start to feel better and when your feeling yuck everything else is worse. Farms and distance here in Aus are beautiful but oh so hard so I hope things do start to feel better soon. Your priorities are everything so good on you and hugs and here's to better days.Marg Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815343479399706156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-31561132124353104072012-01-18T07:49:00.978+11:002012-01-18T07:49:00.978+11:00That has to be so difficult, being so isolated and...That has to be so difficult, being so isolated and having your husband working so much. I am sorry you're feeling lonely. But your boys are beautiful. I wish there was a magic wand I could wave to wash away what you're feeling right now, but you're not alone out there. I hope you start feeling better soon, and that you get to spend a little quality time with your honey. (And hopefully that your mom plans a trip to visit you soon.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632975777358708593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-67875592677697276452012-01-18T07:36:30.233+11:002012-01-18T07:36:30.233+11:00Oh I wish I could give you a hug. Some of the thin...Oh I wish I could give you a hug. Some of the things you talk about resonate with me. I moved to the country when I married a country GP. I can remember the long days (& broken nights) on my own with my two small boys. You can have date night though. Cook a special meal (prep the day before as it spreads the pain), put the boys to bed promptly, open that bottle of wine and chill. It will get better but it may just not feel like it at the moment. Tooth pain doesn't help either. Hang on in there and let us know how you go. Take care. Di xoDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182869493914440159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-44822995573521698342012-01-18T05:23:37.449+11:002012-01-18T05:23:37.449+11:00Your boys are so adorable! Little boys those ages...Your boys are so adorable! Little boys those ages are my favorite things in the world. I used to call my youngest my "little mascot" because he went everywhere with me and was always so excited. <br /><br />I hope your teeth settle down and you get over your slump. You do have a lot of blessings so keep dwelling on them. I've been there with both and can relate. Glad you shared, it helps others when they feel the same way to know they're not alone ....Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559827964109050348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-64027167880383283142012-01-18T03:27:36.624+11:002012-01-18T03:27:36.624+11:00Aww, man, sorry about the farm stuff taking over. ...Aww, man, sorry about the farm stuff taking over. Oddly enough though, you can get just as stuck in an urban environment with work taking over your life for months on end, it's just you get hijacked surrounded by shops you can't visit, and restaurants where you can only take advantage of the takeout service, which you eat at your desk, and get fat on because even the stuff from the noodle bar isn't entirely healthy, but you haven't time to make dinner... (this was where I was this time last year - literally 8 months of no break) Hope your friends return soon - schools and things must be due to return from the summer break soon right? And of course we're always here for a moan!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-54992994165170655532012-01-18T02:22:34.699+11:002012-01-18T02:22:34.699+11:00i'm so sorry you're feeling lonely. It...i'm so sorry you're feeling lonely. It's a bad feeling. For what it's worth, I feel your pain. xoxokellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398224199685089718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932750381169536137.post-73475050507357140292012-01-18T01:28:51.061+11:002012-01-18T01:28:51.061+11:00Hang in there, honey! I am sorry you are having o...Hang in there, honey! I am sorry you are having one of "those weeks". We also live on a farm, although it is *tiny* in comparison to yours, only 13 acres. And, we are in New England, so very close to major cities. BUT, I still feel many of the things you are feeling. GOOD for you for reaching out. You don't have to carry all of this on our own. I am so glad to have "met" you first thru a swap on Flickr and then thru your blog. I felt like last fall was rough for me, just couldn't get my feet under me, one thing after another. It is crucially important to remember what is important (your lovely boys) but at the same time, sometimes you need to give yourself permission to feel down. I am sorry you are so isolated, that must be tough. Huge virtual hugs to you, mama!!!Jamie @Terrabyte Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11585244244654848322noreply@blogger.com