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The Rose & Arranging
I started off my week by visiting Lillian yesterday at the cemetery. I usually do after I drop my daughter off at school - Mondays and...
Shelby Halstead Krause
Oct 7, 20253 min read
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Five Months
A lot has been going on around the farm this month! It has been a minute since I sat down to write and collect my thoughts. I figured...
Shelby Halstead Krause
Sep 5, 20253 min read
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How Gardening Helps Me Stay Connected To My Baby
Shortly after Lillian was born, I knew my career as an esthetician was over. Did I know during my pregnancy that I was going to...
Shelby Halstead Krause
Aug 7, 20253 min read
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The Importance of Family & Conversation/Plot & Life Updates
As I navigate my grief, I realize the importance of family and friends. Speaking about my loss brings me peace at times. This situation...
Shelby Halstead Krause
Jul 23, 20253 min read
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Learning the Ropes
I have this notebook I found at Target. The front has colorful stripes that say "happy thoughts." I thought it would make a perfect...
Shelby Halstead Krause
Jul 7, 20252 min read
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Lillian August & the Flowers
The day I was released from the hospital after I had Lily, my husband and I began to walk outside. Spring had lifted our heads up and...
Shelby Halstead Krause
Jul 1, 20253 min read
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Blooming Hope: Shelby's Inspirational Flower Farming Journey
In the serene countryside of Easton, Illinois, a touching and inspiring story is unfolding at Lily's Country Blooms. This charming...
Shelby Halstead Krause
Jun 30, 20252 min read
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