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**MJsLady** · 10-10-2002, 11:57 PM

Since CJ is not feeling well, I want us to take this opportunity to post why she is so special to all of us, so she can have a wonderful suprise on Monday when she gets back.
I will go first.
CJ, You my dear have helped me to open up. You send me little cheer ups even though you have no way of knowing I need them (and boy howdy have I needed them a lot lately)
You have touched me in ways no other friend has. I see what you do for others and it inspires me and encourages me to do even more than I think I can to help others too.
CJ You are one lady I definitely LYLAS!

**captclearance** · 10-11-2002, 12:20 AM

When I think of Strong, Resourceful women I think of CJ, she is kind and thoughtful and is quick to help when ever there is a call.
I can see her surviving any struggle no matter how challenging..
I think she is the ultimate Girl Scout and reminds me in many ways of my own Mother ...She too was a REAL Girl Scout !!! (CJ, do you carry a safety pin with you everywhere you go, just in case... I'll bet you do )
I think the true measure of higher intelligence is a person who can make something out of nothing and live within the resources of any given circumstance, as well as a person who can put themselves into another's shoes and find forgiveness and understanding for whatever it is they do.... She has these qualities..... CJ.... You are a gem !!!! We're keepin' ya !!!

**Patchworkgirl** · 10-11-2002, 07:09 AM

CJ, I haven't known you that long, but I really like what I know so far! You are a very giving person- always willing to lend kind words of support when someone needs it!!

**Mom23boys** · 10-11-2002, 08:10 AM

CJ is a blessing to this site. She is imformative and very friendly. I love reading her post!

CJ, thank you for all you do!!!

**Michelle** · 10-11-2002, 08:19 AM

Awww CJ is the best

I haven't been here too much lately, and I didn't know she wasn't feeling well. She sent me a PM last night and said how much she missed me and my posts. She's also sending me some labels for education and "a little something for you [me]" How sweet is that from someone that isn't feeling well??

Thanks CJ for all your wisdom, great posts, and just for being you! You're the best!

Hugs,
Michelle

**Kindred-Spirit** · 10-11-2002, 08:27 AM

CJ you ROCK! Love ya much, you are a true friend to me.

**SewCrafty** · 10-11-2002, 09:51 AM

CJ, I haven't been here that long either, but whenever I see you have started a new thread, I always read it. They are always well thought out, insightful, and you make us put our thinking caps on.
You are always thoughtful and caring and a great friend to many of us you may not even know.
Get well soon!

Diana

**bamamomto4** · 10-11-2002, 10:19 AM

I don't know CJ as well as some of you,but I love her still.I always read her post.I love to read about her quilting,canning and just everyday life.

Hope you're feeling better SOON!!!!!!!!!!! We Miss ya!!!!

**MJsLady** · 10-13-2002, 07:30 PM

Well I hope when CJ comes home (read here) tomorrow she realizes how much we all depend on, love and need her!
CJ, you are the bestest!

**Leiloni77** · 10-13-2002, 08:15 PM

I don't know her that well either, but that's why we are all here.

CJ, I enjoy all your helpful posts. I never really knew what homesteading was until you showed up. You are so talented and your posts are inspiring. You are someone I know I look up to here at the village. I hope I do get to know you, and that you feel better.

~Melissa~

**~Sherry~** · 10-13-2002, 08:15 PM

First of all... I miss you CJ. Hurry home!

CJ is like a ray of sunshine... I have had some tough days, and it brightens them to get an email "just seeing how you're doing".

She means so much to me.
It seems no matter what is going on in CJ's life she has time to worry about others.
I wish I was her nieghbor for real.

**homesteadmamma** · 10-14-2002, 11:52 AM

Awe you ladies have all made me cry. How can I thank all of you for such sweet words. You'll never know how much they mean to me and through a very difficult few days, I can come here and find this.

MJsLady thank you for starting such a precious thread. Sugar, I can't type because I can't see for the tears. There good tears though.

Captclearance, yes I have safety pins in my purse. Too funny, dh need to have something fixed in the van on Thurs. and here I even had a screw driver in my purse.

You ladies are the BEST!!