the same calmness was there...it's as though it was a dream....as though Friday and Saturday's sale was being lived out in my mind not in my reality
I tried not to have expectations - keeping myself blended into the event like an extension of the prairie - I walked about both days....meeting new people...seeing old friends...embracing family members and my sweet little baby...
looking in the barn just now - the branches are still up - the hay couches are gathered in the prairie lounge, the winter prairie room still sparkles with the crystal chandelier and bare white branches....
I am not here to say that "i'm glad it's all over"...or "i can finally get back to my life"...
like the dreamcatcher, I wove my life like a web, catching and blanketing everything that touched this weekend....giving me sustenance within, then letting go of the unwanted elements that were tangled up
dreams are not all good...in fact, most of my dreams are so strange i try not to even bother figuring them out
there were most certainly things that happened this weekend that weren't all 'heart warming', but each and every moment this weekend (and in my life lately) was accepted
trying to accept each moment in my life has opened my heart to beat even stronger within the connection with other people....and doing what i love....being on our little farm, baking, cooking, decorating, supporting others...all of this creates a very deep awareness of the complete cycle and connection between the earth and God
i like to think of me being caught in His web...His dreamcatcher...for He will take from me to give to Him...
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| picture taken Saturday morning, the second day of the sale/event |
I love how you speak of trying to accept each and very moment in your life whether it be good or bad. I have just returned from a vacation that has opened my eyes even more to what is really important in life. I am dealing with a difficult hurdle with one of my children, and we are working our way through it, but i didn't want to accept it. Reading this post makes me realize that accepting each event in our life and dealing with it as it comes up, is how we move forward. I can take this situation and turn it into a positive experience that we learn from, or i can let it take over and eat away at our family's happiness. I choose to accept and move forward. Thanks for all of your beautiful and Godly insight-fullness. HE does not give me more than i may handle and in this knowledge I gain my strength. Thank you Anne Marie.
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Debbie
Dear Anne-Marie,
ReplyDeleteJust posted on Friday, the enchanted evening! Oh my heavens.... it exceeded all my expectations and then some. You are such an amazing women. In every sense of the word, a true inspiration!
Stop by and see my post if you get a chance. I borrowed one of your pics to illustrate one of the many details I was raving about!
Enjoy the day knowing the event was an enormous success.
I loved every second of this most magical event.
Blessing to you,
Alison :)
Dear Anne Marie, This was the first sale I had to miss...and what I missed most was you and your beautiful family. Your farm is special, because of you. I can't wait to read all the posts and see all the photos. Rest my friend. Love, Penny
ReplyDeleteI can not believe another sale has gone by,I am sure it was lovely..just like you!!!! x0x0x
ReplyDeleteWeaving a way between effort and acceptance is like a constant lesson in awareness - and you do it so well, con brio!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to have missed this! Definitely will look forward to next year :)
ReplyDeleteLove your new banner photo and of course, that sweet photo of you at the sale! You look radiant...truly happy in the moment, but always full of joy!
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Val
Beautiful words ~ xo
ReplyDeleteI Love this one. Dreamcathcer!
ReplyDeleteI am sure it was wonderful. I hope you will share lots of pictures. Take care
ReplyDeleteWow, 6 children! God has blessed you and I'm sure has given you the strength you need. I love this post and so happy to have found your blog...and farm via Alison. I would have LOVED to been there ~ looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Stop by and say hi when you can.
Pat
Thank you so much Anne Marie for another wonderful event at the farm. I just love seeing all your kids, they're all so sweet and polite. Love seeing "Mr. Serious" too, I think he will be someone who ponders a lot. It was nice meeting Jason too. I can't wait for the next event. Thanks for sharing your life and farm. Love, Deb
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Anne Marie. I've yet to make it to your farm. I always seem to have a conflict. So many of my friends have told me how beautiful it is. I love your inspiring words, and smiling face at the end.
ReplyDeleteI'm also here because of Alison at The Polohouse. You're living am good life!
ReplyDeleteContinued blessings,
Barbara
Always so comforting to realize our purpose on earth and how our presence influences others. We can touch lives and not even realize it sometimes--keep on writing, creating, and spending quiet time with God.
ReplyDeleteDreams were made to be lived out. It seems as though you are doing just that! Cute pic of YOU!
I just bought a pair of boots now I need a hat like that.
A beautiful post, Anne Marie! Wish I could have been at the sale/event...hope to be there for the next one:)
ReplyDeleteAs always, a beautiful event in a wondrous setting. Thankyou, for sharing your farm, your talent, your family, your friends and your time. The weather couldn't have been more glorious, the talent more incredible nor the company of vendors and "shoppers" more perfect.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful to have been able to spend some time on Friday evening, taking it all in. There were many smiles, rekindling of what are clearly old friendships and, even in the harvest time, "seeds" of new friendships being "planted".
Thankyou, for being a "farmer" who sews seeds and nurtures them daily; seeds of faith, family, friendship and all things artistic.
It's been said that life imitates art...well, from what I experienced on Friday night; life sometimes IS art!
xo,
Kimberly
I would've loved to have been able to attend and meet you Anne Marie. I love your last line too. What a wonderful way to look at our life with God. I love the way you think.
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Marcia
I was thinking of you so much...
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So happy it was such a success, Anne Marie! I have been looking at all the pics on the blogs, and as usual it looks AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteAnd love the black and white pic of you behind the counter, too! ;o)
Mary
I am so happy I was able to attend your barn sale for the first time. Everything looked so beautiful. It was such a lovely, peaceful evening. I had so much fun taking photos of the beauty everywhere I looked and I am sharing them on my blog. Hope I can come back this spring!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful and so happy!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun at the sale...putting it on my road trip wish list!
Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to meet you!
What a treat is was to be at your farm event! You captured the essence of the prairie..Coming from So California it was just what I needed! It was so lovely and I am so Happy I made it a destination on my trip!
I hope the pics I took of you turn out well. What a beautiful evening it was on Friday..
I will put some on my blog too.
Thank you for all the hard work along with your family and the other vendors. It was special sharing it with everyone who was there!
xo.
Gail
casualloveselegance
P.S. I love my God Bless burlap piece!
Lovely post! Wish I could have been there... thought about it often this weekend. Hopefully I'll be there for your next one!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me be a part of this amazing event. It was crazy but fun! We need to meet for some down time now that the sale is over. I think coffee and antique shopping is a must for us very soon!
Sherrie
Lovely post, I especially love the beautiful last sentence, I will remember that!
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ReplyDeleteJermonne
Anne Marie -
ReplyDeleteHope you didn't mind but I borrowed your picture from this blog when I blogged about your sale. I agree with a previous poster ~ so much JOY in your face. Thanks for all of your thought provoking messages.
Connie (akaLOU)
LOVELOVELOVE this picture of you in your heaven on earth!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing in every way possible! I love you Aunt Anne! I wish I could be just like you!
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