A new little girl!


How I have missed my quiet times writing in my diary! My Grandma used to tell me never to waste time as it slips through your fingers like sand. I never understood what she meant, but now I sure do! John and I had a darling baby girl July 10.. Her name is Virginia Rose. I named her after my Mum and my new friend Rosealee. She is a petite little thing only weighin  6lbs at birth. It was a tough pregnancy boy! Right after Thanksgiving I got sick with my blood pressure. The midwife wanted me in hospital, but with a family at home and my responsibilities I told her that won't work.  John got right fussy with me and took me in to hospital and they gave me some new fangled medication that was supposed to help and told me to stay in bed. Now, I have never stayed in bed unless I am really sick. Course the doctor who was pretty no nonsense told me and John if I didn't stay in bed I would lose the baby and maybe die! That did it-John insisted I be in bed. My lands all the thoughts racin' through my head.  But God was so good to me and the family. He brought all the ladies at church together to help us. Why John had to hardly cook a dinner for us, and clean--why the ladies kept my house spotless. I have never been so humbled in all my days.  My older neighbor Harriet came during the day,everyday to help with the children. I will never be able to pay that dear woman back as long as I live.  She was such a blessin' to us.  Little Virginia is almost 4 months old now and just a sweet and quiet girl. Ruth Ann is a big help and we are getting back into a routine. I couldn't do  a lot of canning and I am a bit worried about the winter months, but John assures me we will be fine. The root cellar is full of veggies and apples. 

I spent so much time in bed I nearly knit myself to death! So many little sweater sets were made for our little Virginia. I even made a couple for my friend Rosealee who had a baby boy and a big one, 10 whole pounds!  His name is Salvatore but we all call him Sal.  

John keeps makin' sure I get my rest. He is acting like a honeymooner for cryin' out loud. I try to tell him I am not made out of China, but the Lord spoke to me and said Jennie hush and let your husband take good care of you. 

I am plannin' on having Thanksgiving here at the farmhouse. My sister Emma can't join us, but she is hopin' to come for Christmas. Our new friends and of course Harriet will come and maybe more too. The church ladies are makin' baskets for the less fortunate and I am going to make a few pies to send along. John is butchering our turkeys soon and we are going to donate 5 fresh ones to a needy family. The Lord has blessed us so much that we want to give back. I hope to be back to these pages soon!


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  1. How lovely..!! Thanks so much for letting me know via my blog that there was a new post up...

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  2. When I looked at my Google reader and saw a post here I was *so excited*!!!! I don't have time to read right now, but I'll be back. :o)

    Oh and thank you for changing the font to a clearer, more easily read one. The last one looked nice but was hard on the old eyes. LOL!

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  3. I was so excited to see a new post up....I love this blog and the stories on it.....Thank you so much for writing them.

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  4. What a sweet story...I love going back in time here...

    ~Have a lovely day!

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  5. Yea, a new post!

    Keep them coming, I enjoy Jenny's story!

    Deanna

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  6. Thank you, thank you.... I missed Jennie so much. Looking forward to hearing about her Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, etc. I really needed this today :). Kelli

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  7. Thanks for all the kind comments--I am working on finding pics for the next piece. That's the hard part! Also, a little surprise coming !

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  8. Dear Ms Suzanne,

    God has blessed you with this amazing talent. Great to see another creative blog of yours:-)
    I just happened to read the story of Jennie.I would love to read from the beginning:-)

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  9. Thank you so much for the lovely story!
    I discovered your blog today from Lady Lydia's HomeLiving; over to LiliesoftheField, where you left a comment; and quickly clicked over to the beginning of your continuation.

    (My sister and I often wished for continuations of our favorite old books... how fun to see you pick this up and keep right in step!)

    If you can, keep it coming!
    It is refreshing and wholesome to be encouraged in our womanly dominion.

    May you be strengthened with the Lord's might to so bless your family.

    (You would enjoy reading Isabella Alden's books!)

    Sincerely,
    E.m.

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  10. Greetings E.m.,
    Thank you for the visit and your kind words. I am glad you enjoy the continuation and I do hope shortly to be able to post more. I have been dealing with some health problems and have been keeping my main blog updated. Hopefully soon a new one will appear!
    Warmly,
    Suzanne

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  11. Hi Suzanne I am a new reader, came over from Lady Lydias blog.
    I loved this continuation so much so, that I couldn't help myself and read the whole thing tonight while my husband took my little boys fishing and while my daughter busied herself with catch up maths problems and reading a book.
    I have thoughts racing through my mind of what Jennies next entry will be!

    I really enjoy your writing, so refreshing in this day and age.

    Many Blessings from Australia
    Michelle

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    1. Hello Michelle,
      Thanks for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed the story. I am trying to find time for a new post to put up. Tweaking and finding photos is a time investment.
      Hopefully soon:-)
      Blessings,
      Suzanne

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