In The Palm of Your Hand ~ Alison Kraus ~ lyric video

Everything....happens, for a reason. It's all...about 'The Journey'.

The last year....has truly, been a whirlwind.

Well, the last many....years, have been a whirlwind.

I've had a few moments, over the last couple of days...to reflect, a little.

I'm absolutely...exhausted. 

These 'Estate Sales', back, to back...to back, have been grueling.

Then, throw in a lawsuit, over Chickens....

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Oh my.

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The City of Fairfax, fined me 104,000. dollars, for having Chickens.

Six Chickens...and, an Old...Tom Turkey, to be exact.

I'll be writing all about it, very soon. 

Last year, this time...I was fighting to save our Land, and...Folks.

All for a Walking Trail...Next to Highway 151, that the City of Fairfax...thought they Had to Have.

at...

Any...

Cost.

Oh my. 

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Again, I'll be telling the rest of the story...very soon. 

Because of the city's suggestion of their Trail, the Beautiful...150 year old, Cottonwoods...are coming down. 

I, didn't know that, until I was driving home...from work, Saturday night...

 in the dark...

I saw the branches, next to Highway 151.

It's heartbreaking.

This...is just the beginning. 

If you've never been through 'Condemnation', well...

I'm gonna take you through it, step...by step, as we watch everything...we've worked our lives away for, destroyed.

All, for a wider bridge, that no one...will, or....should, ever... ever walk on.

On Saturday, Daughter, Liz...came to visit me, at The Estate Sale.

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{Miss. Scarlett, Too! <3 }

Later, I walked to The Ford, and saw the Beautiful...Beautiful, Cross, on The Ford's seat.

Liz, had found it, at a yard sale, and...thought of me.

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What a Lovely.... Surprise...

and,

Gift, that was. <3 

Exactly, what I needed, to 'cling' to. : ) <3 

I've taken a couple of days off...just today, I brought the 'Cross', inside.

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Seems, my life...has been filled with friction, and....battles, for so long.

Not...my work. I, truly Love, what I do.

Helping Folks, handling...the 'Old Souls', {antiques <3 }

this...

'other'...

'Stuff',

 makes me Crazy.

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I, know...in my heart, that everything...'happens', for a reason.

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It's the Weights, on The Old...Grandfather Clock, that make it Go.

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Steel, is tested, over and over. 

It's put through intense heat, before it can be at it's best.

As I sat back, and...processed, over the last two days, I realized...

how Much, The Lord has Blessed me. <3

He's placed some of The Most Amazing...People, on my path.

{Angels}

I've been so....very angry.

but, believe it, or not....

I've held back.

{couldn't have done that...a few years ago.}

I've learned to 'Trust'. 

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Whatever happens, happens for a reason.

I'll do the Best, I can keeping notes.

but...

The Lord, Will...at His Chosen Time, 

make the crooked roads...straight. 

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I'm so glad...to be back.

Not being able to write, here...has been tuff.

Thank You, for staying with.

Thank You...

for your continued Prayers.

They...Matter.

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Love, to You.

Barb C.

Thank You!!!

Thanks, Sooo Much...

to

 Everyone who attended The Norway Estate Sale!

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We are wrapping it up, and...Movin' On!

So Much...to Get Done!

Junk Jubilee Jingles...

at The Fairgrounds in Des Moines,

November 8-10!!!

A Brand New...Granddaughter, will be Here, between now, and Then!

Thanksgiving!!!

and...

Hopefully a Christmas Open House, Down The Rabbit Hole!!!

Oh BOY!!!

EVERYTHING Is PILED UP....

around my Neck, around Home....from doing Estate Sales, back to back...to...back.

Oh My!!!

Lots to report...very soon, about Fairfax, and our Chickens. {Old...Tom, Turkey...too. }

It's been Awful...not being able to Blog.

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I'm so Very Thankful...to Everyone, that's kept us in their continued Prayers.

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They are Appreciated Much, and... Needed. 

Life, has been very difficult....

Your Prayers....and, Faith....have kept my pins under me.

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Thank You. 

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I have to Run, but....

I will be back to Blogging, very...Soon!

Love, to Each, and Everyone.

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Barb C.

50% OFF.... TODAY!!! ESTATE SALE!! OCTOBER 24-27!!! Norway, Iowa! {Just West, of Cedar Rapids! }

ESTATE SALE!!!

50% OFF

{most items!!!}

 SUNDAY!!!!

COME SCOOP UP THE BARGAINS!!!

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After 2:00 p.m.

We'll be Bundling!!!

HUGE DEALS!!!

400 Apache Drive,

Norway, Iowa!!!

OCTOBER 24, 25, 26 and 27!!!

9 - 6

Daily!!!

{Numbers at 8:30 on the 24th, and 27th!}

{no early sales}

This is a Lovely...Clean, Estate!

Loads of Good, and Clean Household, Vehicles, and Garage Items!

Over 100 Cookbooks, many are from small Towns in Iowa!

Large Collection of Cape Cod!!!

Vintage items, along with some Early Antiques!

There will be some Advertising Items, as Well!!!

We are just....getting things pulled out, and unpacking.

We will be bringing some things from The Farm, as well!

I'll be posting more images, as we go.

Make Plans...to Attend!!!

This...is a Tiny Portion, of This Sale!

Don't Miss It!!!

Updated 10/22.

MUCH...has been added from The Farm!

Oh My!

We are Scramblin' to get it In, and...Cleaned Up! 

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Here are a few images.

Not much Time...to take 'em!

Lots!

Several...Early, Oil Paintings, and...Frames, just came from The Farm, TODAY!

140 Plus...Pieces of Cape Cod!!

Amana Gate Leg Table!

1870's!

RARE!!!

I've Never....seen another.

It's AMAZING!!!

Many...Hand Woven Rugs, from a Local Weaver!

150 Pounds...of 1960's Lucite Grapes. 

Oh...My! <3

Just unpacking Boxes... this evening.

Oh My!

Tons, of Stoneware Bowls, and Crocks!!!

Gallons...

of Vintage Cookie Cutters! <3

Love these Old...Cookie Cutters.

The Cat, and...the Ghost, are Fun, for this time of year.

The Vehicles are CLEAN...with LOW, LOW....Miles!

Beautiful... Old, Old...9 1/2 foot Railroad type...Desk!

Mid 1800's Amana, Iowa
Sofa !!!

Thank You!

Thank...So Much,

To Everyone who Attended The St. Patrick's Road

Estate Sale!!!

It was GREAT!!!

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We are starting on the Next, that will be in Norway, Iowa.

Just a few minutes from Cedar Rapids.

It will be October 24 - 27!!!

Pictures...Soon!

{Special Thanks, to Pals...G.H., and Mark, who helped out...in a Pinch!}

Love...To Ya!

Barb C.

Estate Tag Sale!!! 50% OFF SUNDAY!!!!!!! {Start 'Bundling'... after 2!!!! } October 13!!! 6909 St.Patrick's Road, Fairfax, Iowa!!!

ESTATE TAG SALE!!

6909 St. Patrick's Road, Fairfax, Iowa!

{just off of Highway 151!}

Oct. 10-13!!!

9-6 Daily!!!

{Numbers at 8:30 on the 10th, and 13th!}

No Early Sales

Cash, and Cards are accepted form of Payment.

Oct. 10, and 11...Full Price.

Oct.12, 25% OFF!!!

Oct. 13 50% OFF!!!

I'll be posting more images, as we go!

Loads of Tools!

Snow Blowers!

Garden Related Items!

Christmas, and Holiday!

Lots of Jewelry!

Beautiful, Like New...Sofa, and Many Recliners!

Loads of Kitchen Items!

Beautiful Beds, and Bedding!

Dressers, Stands, along with Several Vintage, and Antique Tables and Chairs!!!

Antiques, and Lovely...Decor!

Make Plans to Attend!!!

This is a Complete Household!

Everything Goes!!!

Below, are a few images of The Estate Sale, coming up!

We are Still unpacking, and organizing.

Loads...of Treasures!!!

Everything...

is 

Clean...Clean...Clean!

The Home, is Lovely!

{For Sale.}

Lots of Great Household, and Garage Items!

More images, and details...soon. 

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