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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Hurricane Helene — Goodbye and THANK YOU ALL

 Yes, only hours after the broken water pipe the power went off for 4.5 days...
Tree down near greenhouse...
Creek near road washed out...
warnings
Bridge totally out
Arounf 7 on 27th walked out from front door as garage is electric and am shut in without power
Last bridge
near greenhouse




The Vedder Estate...
Sorry no longer able to reply to comments as I'm in constant pain from thoracic spine area near stent–graft area from repair of tear in aorta...
My Pieter is reaching out to me for Christmas together in heaven.
It hurts to let go of family and loved ones and for kind of abandoning my 3 senior kitties of 17 years + 8 months.
Trusting those that love me will care for them when I'm gone.
It is weird for feeling life being slowly snuffed out but I'm not afraid as my soul is being carried by so many loved ones... 
Did admire Pieter for being such a rock in Faith all till his final breath.
Grateful for having lived in Faith and having found True Love! So grateful to all the support from the entire world, I felt uplifted!
Leaving my writings with now 4,800,000 views for my humble blog...

THANKS

19 comments:

  1. Mariette, is there nothing that can be done to ease the pain? I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, and if it is your time to cross, wish you blessings, peace and ease. ❤️🙏

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  2. Mariette, blessings to you this holiday season and I hope your pain eases and your still able to visit blogs, friends, and stay with the cat crew, well into the new year ♥♥ hugs from me and mackerull

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  3. I will keep you in my prayers, Mariette. Know we love you!

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  4. My friend, I am continuing to pray for you. Your friendship here is a blessing to me.

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  5. It is sad to see so much destruction from the storm. Your last paragraph made me much sadder though. I am sorry you are in so much pain and pray for you. If it is your time I wish you a painless, peaceful passing.

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  6. Mariette, Mariette, my dear dear DEAR loved friend. I will be praying hard from this second on.

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  7. You are very loved. I am sorry you are in such pain and wish there was a way to take it away and let you enjoy life. xO

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  8. Oh Mariette, I am so sorry you are in such discomfort. The storm was truly destructive. I pray that you will be blessed and comfortable. May God's presence be very near to you.

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  9. This post made me cry, you will be missed by so many both here in Blogland and in the the real world

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  10. Olá, Mariette, você está passando por muitas coisas
    pesadas e em curto tempo, mas força, querida, você
    vai sair dessa e voltar à tranquilidade!
    Torço por você! As coisas mudam...
    Grande abraço, fique bem, querida.

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  11. I have heard to leave the window open just a little bit, allow the angels in to travel with you and as you have lived a good life, let us pray your Pieter will come to travel alongside you. When your time comes you will know, and your Dear Lord will welcome you with peace and with love and many will remember you. Remember you with the grace, the joy and the kindness you gave to them. Prayers for you dear Mariette, in all the days to come.

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  12. Mariette dear please know you are in my prayers and I hope your pain is being managed.
    God bless you and those who love you and your precious furries.
    Thank you for being YOU
    Hugs
    Cecilia

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  13. Oi Mariete
    Preocupada com a situação provocada por essa tempestade e destruição.
    Fico torcendo por ti e certa que conseguirá vencer os momentos difíceis e poderá brevemente
    estar aqui entre nós. Força e Fé, sua dor aos poucos passará e poderá testemunhar essa vivência dificil e sofrida . Fica bem, amiga .

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  14. Oh, Mariette, such destruction that happened at your home.
    But then I read about how you yourself are doing, and it makes me so very sad.
    May The Lord surround you in His loving arms, and grant you comfort and peace within your soul and body.
    I pray that somehow your spirit will revive and with God's help be given more time upon the earth.Afterall, it is in His hands that He carries you...and He only will call you to glory when it is in His time and plan.
    I surround you with a ton of virtual hugs. And I pray for you and am keeping you close in my thoughts.
    🥰❤️🙏❤️🥰

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  15. Sweet Mariette, it hurts my heart to see you write this, but I know that you are at peace in your heart... I pray every day that God may bless you and your kitties and that His will be done in your lives.
    Love you very much my friend and your example will never be forgotten, believe me. You are a simbol of elegance, grace, charity and strenght.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  16. Dear Mariette, may our Blessed Mother accompany you at this time. Be assured of my prayers and remembrances in my daily Mass.

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  17. My dearest Mariette, I am so sorry for this great disaster in your home but mostly sad to read your are in such a pain! I pray for you and hope you will get well soon, my dear friend!
    Many hugs and love!!!!
    Marie-Anne

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  18. Dear Mariette, be assured of my prayers from Ireland. May our Blessed Mother protect you with her mantle.

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