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wildflowertea

wildflowertea
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Last Online: December 8, 2014
Birthday: August 31
Country: United States

About Me

September 2012 My husband of almost 40 years recently passed away.
I'm having another procedure done today 9/17 to try to treat my encroaching blindness. I know I owe some swaps which will be taken care of later this week. I miss being active on swapbot. It is one of the few activities I was able to enjoy. JUNE 22, 2011 My health has deteriorated in the past year. I don’t know how I got so old so fast. I don’t feel I can continue with swapping unless my health improves. I have very little sight left in my left eye now. I’m getting shots in that eye monthly but there doesn’t seem to be much improvement. My husband had been in intensive care twice in a two week period this year. I thank every one of my fellow swap bot pals for the joy you have given me and all the things you have done for my husband. Your kindness has overwhelmed me. I miss everyone so much. I won’t withdraw my profile information yet. I know I still have thank yous to do. If I haven’t thanked you for a swap, please email me or pm me. I will try to get help reading the posts. October 2010 – I had another eye surgery in September which was successful. My doctor tells me my eyes should be stabilized by the end of December. I am getting better and try to have a positive outlook. I miss sending things to you. I have so many thank yous to send. Please bear with me. Your kindness in not forgotten and is very much appreciated. April 14, 2010 Eye surgery was 3 weeks ago. There were complications. I am so depressed. My vision on terrible. I want to get back to Swap-bot. I miss every one.
March 7,2010 I noticed more difficulty with my sight the past 2 weeks. I went to the doctor this week and now need surgery on both eyes. I will have the first done March 24th. Then other will not be done until I can pay for the first surgery. I hope to have some help this week to send more thank yous to everyone who has sent wonderful wishes. I know I am far behind on thank yous. Everything is literally a blur. No sight in the left eye at all. Right eye is getting progressively worse. Hope to be back soon. I miss everyone. April 14, 2010 Eye surgery was 3 weeks ago. There were complications. I am so depressed. My vision on terrible. I want to get back to Swap-bot. I miss every one.
March 7,2010 I noticed more difficulty with my sight the past 2 weeks. I went to the doctor this week and now need surgery on both eyes. I will have the first done March 24th. Then other will not be done until I can pay for the first surgery. I hope to have some help this week to send more thank yous to everyone who has sent wonderful wishes. I know I am far behind on thank yous. Everything is literally a blur. No sight in the left eye at all. Right eye is getting progressively worse. Hope to be back soon. I miss everyone. January 2010 - Please bear with me. I have almost no sight in my left eye now and minimal sight in the right eye. I so miss everyone. I am trying to find health insurance to I can have surgery. Hope to get back to swapping in the near future. November 2009 - Please bear with me. I'm hoping to get back on track in the next week. My husband and brother were both hospitalized in October and earlier this month. I have several Thank Yous to do and hope to send some nice things again soon.June 2009 - This has been an unbelieveable month. Two weeks I mangled my tendon in my right arm. I'm nursing it myself since I have no insurance. Last Saturday I got a very deep scratch across the cornea of one eye while trimming tree branches. My vision is not good. I will still send some Wishlist wishes but please bear with me. January 2009 - I need to do major damage control. We have had 4 emergency room visits in our family since November. I have pacages waiting to go in the mail. I'm not asking for much for myself this month. This will be a catchup month. I'm 59, married 35 years with 2 grown children. I'm a caregiver for my husband who is on kidney dialysis. I mystery shop and do merchandising to supplement our income. I collect anything related to tea - cups, tea balls,infusers,tea,teapots, books. I have always loved cooking.

Favorite Music

There are very few kinds of music I don't like. I enjoy the blues, celtic, folk, classical, reggae, oldies, peruvian flute, old style country to name a few.

Favorite Movies

All time favorite would be the Quiet Man (John Wayne). I love anything with Kurt Russell, Johnny Depp, Patrick Swayze.

Favorite Crafts

KNITTING Card Making - This is a new craft for me.

hobbies and interests

I love candles - scented or unscented. Gardening especially with native plants. We have a half acre that we have tried to leave in its natural state. Many different birds and wild animals come to visit. Our yard has been designated as a wildlife habitat. I especially love to see and hear the birds.I enjoy photography - nature mostly. Sunrises are a favorite. I am interested in anything old - antiques, vintage things. I should have been born in another era.

Penpals

I have been penpalling since 12 years of age. I have made some very special, long time friends.

Ratings

surprisemom rated for postcards from every where on Sep 18, 2012
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Comment: Never received. I did contact her and she said it would go out the next morning but that was some time ago. Will change if I ever receive anything.
daisydayz rated for postcards from every where on Sep 16, 2012
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Comment: Havent received anything yet sadly. She also hasnt marked as sent so I assume something has happened to her.
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Comment: Thanks so much for the teas :)
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Comment: Thanks for the tshirt I love it. Seattle is on my bucket list to visit!!
Artistic rated for First Initial Surprises on Jul 30, 2012
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bluerose3 rated for Summer Time Fun on Jul 29, 2012
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Comment: Thank you.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the super cute shirt! It's one of my favorite colors :)
ayates rated for CPG April Yellow Flat Envie (US Only) on May 11, 2011
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Comment: I've PM's four times saying that I have not rec'd even tho it shows sent on April 15th. I will change this rating if I get a response.
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Comment: Thank you! Hope things perk up for you, you sound busy busy busy!
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Comment: Thank you for all the wonderful green goodies and your letter. I will Pm you later today:-)
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Comment: Thanks, Barbara, for the great assortment you sent! = )
mmilesesq rated for CPG 3 Teas and a Note - US + Can on Feb 2, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely note; we hope to be back in the house by 2/15. There have been good things about our 3 months 'out;' I made a wonderful friend on the housekeeping staff and we do share tea together. As to 'staying sane' as you mention -- I gave that up long ago and it is more fun this way!
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Comment: too bad we cant share a cuppa in your backyard, lol. Sounds divine :) I drink alot of chai but the acai berry will be a fun surprise -- thank you!
redrooster rated for Three Teas + A Note V2 - US Only on Nov 12, 2009
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Comment: Per her pm to me she mailed it on the 29th of October and as of today, I have yet to receive anything, but will change when I receive a note and tea...again sorry for your troubled times and wish you well.. hugs redrooster
Response: This swap was sent twice. I never received a response on the second one.
louise55 rated for Send a Chocolate Bar on Jul 11, 2009
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Comment: Hi Barbara thanks so much we will enjoy, I let Tyler open the package in we were celebrating his birthday I went to mail box just before we opened presents he opened it with his presents he enjoyed it!! Thanks again of coarse we had to explain to everyone what swap-bot was!!!
Starwatcher rated for PNW Swappers ~ Post Card Swap on Jun 29, 2009
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Comment: Pike Place Market is one of my favorite places to visit when I come to Seattle as well! I love the "old time" feel of it and all the booths. Thanksfor sharing!
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Comment: Thanks mucho! Very pretty postcard! :-)
Pookledo rated for envies of randomness on Apr 6, 2009
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Comment: Lovely! :)
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Comment: Thank you so much for the goodies you sent my BF! He really liked all the goodies you sent. The first thing he opened was the bowling game and played with it! :o)

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Comments

Johkup on Sep 25, 2012:

I'm so sorry for you loss!! Take care dear <3

renate on Jul 21, 2012:

thanks for the tea from my wishlist.

ecooper99 on Jul 17, 2012:

Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wish, and the lovely postcards. Happy Birthday to your daughter as well! :-)

julief on Jul 15, 2012:

Thank you so much for granting my wish and sending me the blank cards. I really appreciate it and already have plans to send two of them to lucky friends this week. Thanks again and take care!

Moni on Jul 9, 2012:

Thanks so much for the buttons for my june wish :)

OrigamiGrace on Jul 4, 2012:

Thank you for the buttons from my July wishlist at the Wishlist group!

bonbon on Jun 28, 2012:

Sorry about yor health Thanks for the buttons from the wishlist

AngieTheArtist on Jun 14, 2012:

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.

Swan on May 14, 2012:

Thank you for the animal picture items, they'll be great for the scrapbook for my nephew! (Wishlist group - May)

mejulia on Mar 21, 2012:

Thank you for the counted cross stitch chart for my March wish list. I plan to do it soon.

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