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July 3rd, 2010 Dear Norm: Thank you for your family's valuable work you provided for the youth at the Texas Division Sam Davis Youth Camp in Clifton, Texas, and particularly for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family at the Camp on the final day of the camp and I thank you for the complimentary CD's you provided me. They were excellent and I love your family's talent. Best regards,
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June 16th, 2010 Our congregations were blessed by the music ministry of the Farnum family. They present a sincere, Biblical based message in an engaging manner. The congregation enjoyed each member of the family and their unique talents. It is a blessing to experience a family ministering together. Rev. Marilyn Christmore United Methodist Churches Pretty Prairie and Murdock, Kansas |
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June 12th, 2010 Dear Friends, I want to recommend the Farnum Family to you. They sang for the Vinita Church of the Nazarene morning worship service (June 6th) and everyone gave glowing comments and remarks. More than one of our members stated, "That was as good as Branson." I really must agree. The family is very talented, but the performance goes far beyond raw talent to a well rehearsed and well designed program. They have just the right balance of folk-instruments and traditional musical style, but in new and fresh arrangements. It was a worship service, not just a performance. The time passed quickly, and everyone was sad it was over. We hope that the Farnum Family will have another tour through our area so we can have them again! Pastor David Stevens Church of the Nazarene Vinita, Oklahoma |
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June 11th, 2010 I also want to say that it is an honor to me that you would put my photos on your website and I thank you very much. And thank you even more that you put a link to my site also. You are very kind! I’ll email you to let you know when I get the CD and when I get all the pics from the competition up on my website in a gallery - about 80-100. Thank you again. May you and your family be blessed by the Lord. Lorey |
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June 6th, 2010 Hello Farnum Family! Saw you at Silver Dollar City May 29th at the bluegrass competition and enjoyed your music. I do photography for a hobby and I got some nice photos of you during your performance. I was setting on the third row. Just thought you might like to have them to add to your collection. Hope you like them. <We do!> If you don’t have high speed internet <we do!>, you might be a little angry at me right now... Hope not... Sorry for the long download if you are on dial-up. Sincerely, Lorey Barnum Mansfield, Missouri |
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May 6th, 2010 Dear Farnum Family, Thanks for your good music at our Spring Planting Festival! (May 2nd & 3rd) Thanks especially to you, Norm, for the great job of emceeing! I do appreciate your help. Best regards, Barbara Laird Music Director Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company Mansfield, Missouri |
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April 13th, 2010 Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Thank you for coming to entertain us today. We enjoy you all so much. Donna Barnett Victory Baptist Senior Citizens Group Ozark, Missouri |
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April 7th, 2010 Just a huge thank you from all of us at Buxton. That was the best weekend and we appreciate you taking the time around Easter. I can't think of another way to celebrate such a wonderful moment. We look forward to seeing you again. Rose Benefiel Buxton Ladies Annual Salad Supper Buxton Christian Church Buxton, Kansas |
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February 8th, 2010 Mr. & Mrs. Farnum: I want your family to know how much I enjoyed & appreciated your special concert at Parkview Christian Church. I attend El Dorado United Methodist Church. The Church is about 20 minutes west of Sedalia. Later in the year I or our pastor will be in touch & we'll set up a date. Thanks again for your special ministry to our community. Sincerely,
Robert Bond |
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January 25th, 2010 Norm: Just wanted you to know that I received your cd's and played "Turkey in the Straw", "Battle of New Orleans" and "Blackberry Blossom". I want to thank you for promoting the old time, traditional music. This is the kind of music that is the backbone of our country and represents the morals that we all need to hold on to if our country has any chance to turn from the moral decline that we've seen for the past several decades. God Bless you in your music ministry. If you have the chance to send a signed photo of your family group for my portfolio, I would much appreciate it. I will keep you updated on our audiences' response to your music. Do you do church concerts? (Yes.) Would you like for me to check around on some possible dates in my area? (Yes, indeed!) There is also the big Poppy Mountain Bluegrass festival in Morehead, Kentucky every September. (That would be nice!) Thanks again. Brent Mullikin Flemingsburg, Kentucky |
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December 31st, 2009 Dear Farnum Family, We would like to thank you for coming to the Crane Presbyterian Church. Your musical message was enthusiastic and uplifting for our congregation. I believe your family has accomplished a rather unique goal. You provided something for everyone. The instruments were varied, the style of music constantly changing and, of course, the vocals were wonderful. God has blessed your family with amazing talent. Thank you for sharing with us! Connie Webb, Volunteer Crane Presbyterian Church Crane, Missouri |
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December 14th, 2009 Farnum Family, The Wise Still Seek Him "In this season of warmth and tradition, let us not forget Christ, the reason behind our celebration!" Thank you for all you do! Have a Happy Holiday Season! Wendy Iler, A.D. Nixa, Missouri |
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October 31st, 2009 Hi Farnum Family, I was in Norm's guitar class at the (O'Flaherty's) Irish Music Retreat last weekend (October 23-25), and while I was there I picked up copies of your CDs. When I looked at the back of the "Folk Psalms" CD, I wasn't sure I would like it as I could think of lots of very tacky ways of putting the Psalms and folk tunes together! But I have been working for the last 12 years on a different kind of musical project to help people learn the Psalms, so I was curious about what you had done. And I found it very enjoyable-- I've listened to it three times already! The arrangements are very well done, and your music complements the Psalms nicely. The RPCNA Psalter is modern enough to be easy to understand (unlike some of the ones from the 1600's, which are getting a little challenging for 21st century English speakers!), but the changes of syntax necessary for setting the words into verse, provides just enough of an "old-fashioned" sound that it fits really well with the folk melodies. I hope you'll consider doing some more of the Psalms in the future! I think the CD would be enjoyable to a lot of the families that I know, so I'll be directing some other folks to your site. Thank you so much for making the CD and sharing it with us! Your Sister in Christ,
Clare Cason |
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October 28th, 2009 Norm, It was great to meet you and your family. Hope to see you all again soon! Ken Fleming Director O'Flaherty's Irish Music Retreat Midlothian, Texas |
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September 21st, 2009 Dear Farnum Family, Thank y'all for making time for our schools in North Carolina. In a world where prayer & God are being pushed out of the school systems, it was so uplifting to have even a little of God's word in song! I am enjoying my CD - Folk Psalms - and look forward to your family's next visit. My daughter Britney would love to be pen-pals with Hannah, if she has time... Wishing your family many blessings as you continue to serve God through your music! In Him, Hope Gutierrez Angier, North Carolina
P.S. I'm the bluegrass lover who watched both performances in Angier. |
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September 18th, 2009 I loved your songs. I liked Ghost Riders and Turkey in the Straw. I loved it! I was at Angier Elementary School. I am 11 years old. Dakota Williford Student - Angier Elementary School Angier, North Carolina |
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September 17th, 2009 Dear Norm & Trish, Thank you so kindly for sending us the requested DVDs so very quickly. We've watched them and think they're just tremendous. Here's hoping your recent ministry trip was fruitful and that you got a much needed rest. <...wishful thinking!> Keep up the good work of training your youngsters in Godliness. They are a pleasure to be around, and we greatly appreciate their talents. Enclosed is a small token of our love. Blessings! Steve & Bonnie Kukla Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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September 8th, 2009 Hi Norm, Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to be with us at our Christian Motorcycle Association Missouri State Rally. You and your family were a real blessing and a hit with our folks... Thanks again for sharing the evening with us... have a blessed day... Clark & Lucy Doughty CMA Missouri State Coordinators Lone Jack, Missouri |
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September 7th, 2009 Dear Farnum Family, Thanks so much for playing and singing at the (Baker Creek Seed) festival. It was great to see you all here again. Looking forward to when we see you again. Barbara Laird Mansfield, Missouri |
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August 24th, 2009 Norm, Here is your DVD. I hope you all enjoy the show as much as we did! Donna Farar Mountain View, Arkansas |
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July 26th, 2009 Hello All,
My name is Sarah Gleeson, you guys had
played at my church today: Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church. I spoke
with Daniel, telling him how wonderful you guys were. I absolutely loved
your playing and your voices were amazing. You guys were awesome to say
the least. I would love to stay in contact with you guys, just to see
how your traveling is going and where your going next. I don't know if
you have
Facebook or not but I'm on there and it's a great way to keep in
touch. Thank You so much for taking the time out of your lives to come
and sing and worship the Lord with us. I hope you can do it again; it
was very enjoyable. Sarah Hermann, Missouri |
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From an email received July 25th, 2009 How excited I was to accidentally find your web site. My name is April Gibson and normally live two blocks from the place you would have sung in Pleasant Hills, MO... at the Cass County Fair this year, but my house is the block behind the grandstand in the center of Pleasant Hill. I am so sorry I missed you, but the funniest thing is... I haven't been to church, the Oak Grove Bible Church for about a month. I was speaking to my mother-in-law, Marge Puckett... and she said I missed the best time at church. There was this wonderful family named the Farnum's who sang the most beautiful Bluegrass Gospel at church. First of all, Bluegrass is my favorite music and hearing gospel music adds to the delight. I just wanted you to know, somehow, by the grace of God your name was passed on one more time to the glory of the Lord. Hope to get to see you next time around, and I will be following your calendar in the future. Thank you for delighting the Oak Grove Bible Church and all the wonderful people in Pleasant Hill who heard the gospel through your wonderful singing. God bless you, April Gibson Pleasant Hills, Missouri |
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July 12th, 2009 "Our Thanks to You. We just can't say enough how much it meant!" Norm Farnum Family, We enjoyed your music very much. We appreciate your taking time to come to our church and sing for us (Northwest Stars). Thank you so much. Bessie Snodgrass Northwest Baptist Church Springfield, Missouri |
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July 23rd, 2009
Hi Norm & Trish: Mark Randall City Administrator / Cass County Fair Pleasant Hill, Missouri |
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June 13th, 2009 Trish - Thank you so much for sending the CD Folk Psalms to my sister in South Carolina (as per our phone call). I know she will enjoy it as much as I have. May God bless you and your family!! Edna Smith Fredonia, Kansas |
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June 13th, 2009 Hi, Met you at the Christian Ladies Luncheon. Loved your music! May contact you for banjo lessons which we discussed. Very talented family. Irene DeWinter Branson, Missouri |
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June 9th, 2009 Dear Farnums, Thanks so much for your participation at our Festival. Your music is great! Barbara Laird Mansfield, Missouri |
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June 4th, 2009 Dear Norm, Trish & Kids - Thank you so much for the wonderful evening at your house. The food was terrific, we loved your music, your goofy ways-Norm, your smile-Trish (and chocolate), and the friendliness of each of the children. We really see it as one of our highlights of the trip. We love each one of you. Jim & Natalie & Kids Loveland, Colorado Loved the CD J |
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From an email dated April 9, 2009 Hi Norm, Trish and All,
Congratulations on your new CD. Such a novel concept, and so beautifully executed! . . . Stay in touch and may God bless, Gerald Block |
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March 21, 2009 Hi Friends, Enjoy getting your emails; it was a blessed pleasure to get to know you all and become your friends. We will never forget what you and your family did for us in our concert series... I have had a lot of great compliments on you guys and your show - everyone really loved you all. In the future when we can get our finances built up we plan on putting together a small festival and we will keep you all in mind when we do. Thanks so much and God bless you in your travels.
Eric Lewis President, George D. Hay Society West Plains, Missouri |
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From an email dated March 18, 2009 Bro. Norm, Trust you and the family are well. We'd like to get a few copies of the Homegrown Tomatoes CD to use as a give away during our semi-annual Operation WMSD (fundraiser). Basically, we take a week and appeal to people to give us a call. We are not asking for money, but folks usually give. In return we like to have a gift of some sort to send them and I don't need to tell you that "Homegrown Tomatoes" has become a "hit" here on WMSD. There have been a couple of requests for "An English Country Garden" as well. Thanks and you folks keep on singing for the Lord and bringing us that great music. I sure enjoy your banjo pickin'. Paul E. Heaton Lupton, Michigan |
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March 12, 2009 Dear Farnums, Enclosed you will find two booklets I authored and I hope they will be a blessing to you. These are a gift to you in appreciation for your music and your service to the Lord. I am certain that in these days traveling is often taxing as you face gas, food and other things costing you more than you expected. If I have learned anything in these 60-plus years it is that everyone has a talent or an ability given them of God, and He expects us to develop it and use it for Him. I believe that is exactly what you folks are doing. Keep on keepin' on for the Lord. God bless you and we look forward to more music from the Farnums. Paul E. Heaton Lupton, Michigan |
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March 4, 2009 Hi Friends,
Thanks again, Eric Lewis President, George D. Hay Society West Plains, Missouri |
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January 25, 2009 To the Farnum Family... We sure all enjoyed your music at the Oldfield Opry on Saturday night (Jan. 17th). Hope to see you all again. Marie Day Chadwick, Missouri |
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December 15, 2008 The Farnum Family... Wishing you a joy-filled Holiday Season and many blessings in the New Year. "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be filled." ...St. Matthew 5:6 Lots of love from our home to yours. D. A. Callaway Silver Dollar City Events Branson, Missouri |
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November 14, 2008 Dear Norm, Trish & Family, We thoroughly enjoyed your participation in our Hillbilly Party the other night (the 12th). The Homestead Pickers are a hard act to follow, and you did great! To walk in "cold turkey" and pull it off like you did was exceptional! Thank you so much!
Sincerely, Sue Alkire Branson, Missouri |
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November 11, 2008 I am tardy in thanking you for providing the music at my Dad's graveside service on September 29th. Your musical talent added an uplifting element to the occasion. Yours is a wonderful ministry that was much appreciated by our family. Gratefully, Kay Deheuen (Daughter of Jack A. James) San Antonio, Texas |
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September 29, 2008 Your ministry of music at the services for our loved one is acknowledged with sincere thanks and deep appreciation. Jack James Family San Antonio, Texas |
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From an email dated September 29, 2008 Hi Norm, Just wanted you to know how much we appreciated your music and fellowship with your family on Sunday (for the Emmanuel Chapel Bible Church Potluck Picnic) at the park in Lebanon. I am interested in getting more information about Jubilee Travel. Thanks much. Barry Richardson Roach, Missouri |
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From an email dated September 27th, 2008 Hi Norm, These are the first four (of 27) pictures from your German fan, taken in Branson, Missouri. The others will follow immediately. I hope, that you are all doing well! Sincerely, Ekki Drost Göttingen, Germany P.S. Do you need a
German manager? Please let me know. As you know: I am |
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September 9th, 2008 Hi Nathaniel! This is Tuesday morning. It's chilly outside. We are ready to go pressure wash a metal roof for my father-in-law. It was nice to see you again at Silver Dollar City even tho it was rainy. Hope to see you again soon. I like your song -- You Got a Friend in Me! J Have a good day! Tony Hostetler Green Forest, Arkansas |
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From an email dated August 13th, 2008 Dear Norm, Yes, we did receive the replacement (Come & Rejoice! CD), and it is great! We love it. I am mailing you a check today... Could we get the new "Tomato Pickin" one? (Did I get that right?) We love Christian music, but we also love all kinds of music and would like one other than the Christian music. My husband loves to hear your banjo. I just love it all. Thank you so much. If there are additional postage charges, please just let me know. Who plays the piano? (My darling wife, Trish.) God bless your family and
your ministry! Joye Martin Jefferson City, Missouri |
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August 12, 2008 Norm, I want you to know everyone in our family and everyone that has seen our website tells us how much they love it. We are very impressed with your work. (Gosh, thanks!) Karen Petersen Branson, Missouri |
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From an email received August 8, 2008
Farnum Family... Jim & Family Colorado |
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From an email dated July 31st, 2008 Hello Farnum Family...
We met in Branson at the Clown Jam. My
name is Shan Foster and little Matthew sat with me while you played.
(I had a silver shiny hat). I am so glad to have met you.
Your family is so sweet. The Lord is really using you all for his
glory. Thank you so much for letting us join you for supper at your
table. Never stop smiling and continue your great work. You
will be rewarded in Heaven for Eternity. Shan Foster July 16-20,
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July 27, 2008 We enjoyed your music so much (at the Jefferson City Farmers' Market). And my husband really appreciated the short banjo lesson. Could I leave my email address so that if you are going to be in the Jeff City area we could come to hear you? (Yes! We've added you to our email list...) Thanks so much. Joye & Bill Martin Jefferson City, Missouri |
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July 21, 2008 The Farnum Family... Thank you for being a part of the 2008 Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree. We appreciated you being here and your music. We hope we can ask you to come again. We enjoy having family groups. They add so MUCH. So glad to see the youth -- singing and praising god. Thanks for coming. It was all good. The Bluegrass Committee Beth Niblet Cornell, Wisconsin |
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June 24, 2008 Hello Hannah, I really enjoyed your Fiddle tunes! I have heard other fiddlers over there (Snyder Park) but none of them played the old fashion tunes. My husband learned to play music when he was about 10 or 12 years old. He played the electric guitar -- also the acoustic guitar. He never took lessons; he played by ear. I hope you will enjoy the tape. He played the fiddle, acoustic & electric guitar, then took it to a studio & had it put on one tape. He also sang & played lead on the guitar. He played for Senior Citizens & Nursing Homes. Keep playing! Virgie Douglas Nixa, Missouri |
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June 2008 Greetings! We hope you enjoy this copy of the recent (Youth in Bluegrass) contest at Silver Dollar City. It was such a joy for us to be around people who seemed to share some common interests, a love for the Lord, family & music! Blessings -- The Gregg Family High Prairie Band Colorado |
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June 4th, 2008 Farnum Family... Thank You To All of You For Your Part in Making Our Festival Great! Barbara Mansfield, Missouri |
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 Hi Norm & Trish –- Just wanted to let you know how very much I enjoyed your shows at Silver Dollar city this week-end. All your children are precious and so talented, too. My husband, John, is looking forward to meeting you. I called the program director of the Bluegrass Monday Concert Series at KASU. He coordinates the bluegrass shows here in town that I told you about. I've enclosed recent programs with contact and other information you might be interested in. I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon. Hope all of you will be performing at SDC in the fall. Take care and God Bless You. Thurma Lee Qualls Paragould, Arkansas |
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May 12th, 2008 Farnum Family... Thank You for Your Part in Making Our Festival a Huge Success! Barbara Mansfield, Missouri |
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May 2008 Dear Farnum Family, Thank you so much for being a part of our spring Planting Festival! We were very grateful to have you join us and look forward to seeing you soon... Blessings... Jere & Emilee Gettle Mansfield, Missouri |
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April 12th, 2008 Dear Folks, What a great time we had last Saturday night as you graced our stage with your family. We enjoyed every minute, and the audience did, too. Diana said you were also wonderful guests at her Prairie Crossing Bed & Breakfast. Thank you for coming and sharing your time with us. Enclosed is a video of the program that night and also CD's that I told Daniel I would send to him. He has a promising future with that rich voice of his. Sincerely, Darrell & Joyce Albright Jay and Stephanie Gehring Pretty Prairie, Kansas |
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March 20th, 2008 Norm & Trish Farnum and Family: Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others can't keep it from themselves. Thanks for everything. Thank you for entertaining us at Northwest Stars. We enjoy your music very much. Thank you. Northwest Stars Northwest Baptist Church Springfield, Missouri |
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March 11th, 2008 Thank You - Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Thank you for coming to entertain us today. We really enjoyed it and appreciate it so much. God bless you all! Victory Baptist Senior Citizens Ozark, Missouri |
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September 11th, 2007 Thank you Farnum Family, ...for taking the time to come and entertain us. We appreciate it and enjoyed it so much. "God Bless You All"... Donna Barnett Senior Citizens of Victory Baptist Church Ozark, Missouri |
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July 20th, 2007
Dear Norm & Trish and Family: Thanks! Rachel & Constance Wagenbach |
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June 28th, 2007 Dear Farnum Family, Just a note to say Thank You for helping us at the concert... and wanted to let you know that $1,000.00 was raised & presented to the Pregnancy Care Center for the Abstinence Program. Please pray that the books that will be purchased & given to school children will change the attitudes of their families if they are wrong & reinforce them if they believe God's way is right... Sincerely in Christ, Pastor Danny Hill and the Congregation of Faith & Hope Free Will Baptist Church Aurora, Missouri |
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June 11th, 2007 Hi Norm and Trish, Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment yesterday. We had a Gray/Campbell Farmstead board meeting today. Everyone there said they loved having you and your family there. Jane, our president, says your oldest son is the next Garth Brooks. I don't know if you think that is a compliment or not, but she meant it for one. She thinks he is special! Thanks again. I am looking forward to hearing you (again) soon. Let me know where you will be. God bless. Wanda Martens Gray-Campbell Farmstead Historic Site Nathaniel Greene Park Springfield, Missouri |
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From an email dated Saturday, May 19th, 2007 Hello Ya'll! I saw your wonderful family today at Bass Pro Shops... I was truly TOUCHED by the gift God has given your family in music. I was the one from "Detroit" and the camera and phone... ha... Anyway... I would like to order a CD from you. My wife home schools, has 4 children and our 15 year old son is a very well talented guitarist. I knew you were a Christian family when I walked by and was intrigued how your family entertained the guests... God bless your ministry and hope we can have you in Michigan one day! Art Ferguson & Family St. Clair Shores, Michigan |
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On a Note dated May 4th, 2007 Great seeing you in Chetek, Wisconsin Camp. Thanks for all your lovely music... The Madison's Minnesota |
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From a kind email dated Sunday, April 15th, 2007 Was delighted to meet you and to tell you how much every one at First Baptist Church +50 group enjoyed your family and the music. There were many favorable comments today at church. Hopefully in the future you will be able to come and entertain us again. Your family is delightful. Carl & Fonda Montgomery Springfield, Missouri |
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On a note card dated Tuesday, March 20th, 2007 Dear Farnums, We are so glad that you could come play at the festival & visit with us for a couple of days! Thank you for participating in GospelGrass - you all really added a lot to that day & I know many people enjoyed your music. Norm, thanks for being such a great emcee & for doing the banjo workshop. That was such a help! Love you all, Sage Dahlby Guthrie, Oklahoma |
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Yo, this is Roger over at Mountain Music Shop... It’s got to be a real kick in the tail to have a bunch of kids... and then all of a sudden you play instruments... and then all of a sudden you got them playin’ instruments... and then all of a sudden that stuff you made’s makin’ music with you! That’s got to be kind of a cool thing! Anyway, I listened to your album, dude, and I like it. I kind of like the banjo playin’ on Battle of New Orleans... it’s my favorite... Blackberry Blossom is one of my favorite overall songs. But I always like that Homegrown Tomatoes song. It’s all pretty good. It sounds all very 'family-bandy'. And it’s got a certain charm to it. It’s very Ozarks. I like it. That’s my review. It’s good, so… Bye!
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October 29th, 2006 Hi Y’all, Thanks so much for attending the Missouri League of the South meeting... Your music was a blessing and most entertaining. However, even more of a blessing to me personally was the testimony of your lives when not on the stage. It was obvious that yours is a family that loves the Lord and each other. You are a living witness as to what it means to be in the center of God’s will. Thanks again for making the state meeting such a success. God Bless Y’all, Bob Mills |
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On a Post Card dated October 3rd, 2006 Thank you so much for the CD. We really are enjoying it. We give it an A+ for dance-ability! And of course, we love the Tomato-Heads. Love to all, Loveland, Colorado |
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September 16th, 2006
From my Dad in Salem, Oregon |
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