Our weekly thank you~July12~CJ (homesteadmamma)this is for you

**Darlene** · 07-14-2004, 07:39 AM

Our thank you this week goes to CJ.

CJ, You are a huge part of what makes this Village such a wonderful place. Your kindness, love and gentle ways show through in everything you do. I so admire your love of family and love it when you share them with us. Many times you just make me smile thinking of you all enjoying one another in a home just filled to the brim with love.

I thank you CJ for the many times you've guided me, cared for me and made me smile. To me your like the matriarch of the Village & long may you reign my friend.

Please join me in saying thank you to CJ.

**slowtypinwoman** · 07-14-2004, 08:06 AM

CJ
You inspire me to be a better person. Thank you for all you do.

**PrairieRose** · 07-14-2004, 09:57 AM

I completely agree Cj~
You are truly an inspiration and a shining role model. Thank you for being you and sharing so much with us.

**simplemom** · 07-14-2004, 11:05 AM

Dear CJ

To a wonderful friend, who enriches our lives each day.

You give so much to the village with your wisdom and your compassion to listen to others.

You are generous of your time and your art; letting us profit of your beautiful crafts, with the fun contests you organize...

I admire your way of life--trying to live a simple country life, with your family--caring so much for your special children.

With all my heart, thank-you for everytime you listened to me and encouraged me. Each time was like a warm hug from a dear friend.

**Guest1** · 07-14-2004, 11:39 AM

OH MY ~ WHAT A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL CHOICE!!

CJ ~

I'm daily motivated, pushed to think outside the box, and encouraged by you!

Thank you for what you do, not only to benefit the Village, but also for the selfless way you love your family, your friends, and your God!!

You have become a shining beacon of what "biblical femininity" means - you are one of the few Proverbs 31 women I know!

I'm so blessed to have you as a role model!

**homesteadmamma** · 07-14-2004, 11:42 AM

Awe thanks ladies, but this is quite a surprise. Darlene got me on this one.

**guest2** · 07-14-2004, 11:46 AM

What can I say other than I want to be just like you CJ when I "grow up"!

You are one of the kindest most loving and giving people that I have ever been blessed to have as a friend. You enrich my life in so many ways and I love you beyond measure!

**Julia Kimber** · 07-14-2004, 11:52 AM

You are a wonderful caring person CJ and you give so much to the village. Thank you for being you!

Julia

**canadian gardener** · 07-14-2004, 01:01 PM

Oh Right ON!!!

YAY CJ!!! I send much love and thanks for you being the special, giving, sharing wonderful warm gal that you are. Love you always hon.

You are one reason I enjoy my life, because it has you in it! All the years of chatting, bouncing stuff off you, encouragement, prayers

THANK YOU CJ and MUCH MUCH LOVE

**Mom23boys** · 07-14-2004, 01:11 PM

What an awesome choice! I would like to thank CJ for being an inspiration. She has many talents. She is a wonderful mother to some truely blessed children. She gives without taking.

She is an amazing woman whom I feel blessed to know.

**SewCrafty** · 07-14-2004, 01:20 PM

Thank you CJ for being you!

I have learned so much from you and your unselfishness when sharing your love of crafting, quilting, baking and your family.

You are a special lady indeed!

**duckduckgoose007** · 07-14-2004, 01:31 PM

Hi Special Lady,

I am sure you know by now how much we all admire you.

You are on at the top of the ladder in my book.

Just keep on...keeping on.

We are all better for knowing you

**Strawberry** · 07-14-2004, 01:42 PM

I was so exciting to see this thread!

CJ, thank you so much for sharing your live with us! Your posts always make me stop and think. I have becoming a better person because of your wonderful mentoring. I love reading about your family and your homesteading journey. You have such wisdom and knowledge that I love to glean from.

Again, thank you for been the gentle, caring, inspiring, talented strong woman that you are!

**Sara Noel** · 07-14-2004, 01:48 PM

CJ,
A very special thank you for always being there for me. Not just the support on the forums, but for me personally.

Words fail me on how I want to impress upon you how much I appreciate all your efforts here in the community.

I'm happy that you chose to be a part of things here and took the time to get to know me.

Thank you for helping me make decisions, for your caring support, and your ongoing encouragement.

I feel comfortable sharing so many things with you because I know you've experienced many of the same things. I admire your talents and respect you as a friend.

You make all of your friends feel special and that is a gift.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Thank you for having your own opinion and convictions and for having so much empathy for so many others.

Thank you Thank you Thank you for being YOU.

**Missy** · 07-14-2004, 02:14 PM

Where to begin? you are a kind, generous, caring, loving person. I am priveleaged to have "met" you here. I know this is going to come out corny, but anytime i have wondered how to do something, the first person i have thought of is you. I know that pretty much anything i have wanted to learn, from bread baking to new quilt blocks, you have so freely given a tutorial for already! Thank you so much for all that you do! And thank you for being you!