Abundant Blessings Homestead

Wednesday night...two posts in two days, yee haw!!

I found  a great use for annoying goat horns tonight...all of you horned goat owners already knew this one...but this was my first use of it....I had to pull Bill Edward AKA Annoying buck....out of the barn tonight. He would not move out and I needed to milk Gentle...so I grabbed onto one horn and he fought me a bit, so I grabbed the other and just pulled. He came out of the barn then!  We have him listed on our local swap and shop and have had a couple of calls about him. I sure am praying someone decides to actually come look at him....and take him home with them! 

My son, Thomas, is growing up...too fast for my taste...but he is growing up into a fine young man. He and Daddy have been working on a 5 strand barbed wire fence behind our home to make a new pasture for the beef cows. They have been working every night after work. Thomas went out to work on it after he finished his chores of feeding the pigs this morning. He worked on it until it got too hot to be out there this morning. He went back out after we finished school work. He is out now with Daddy and they should be finished tonight to move the cows to this area. I must remember that he is not a little boy any more....as much as I miss my little man...he is becoming a man...slowly but surely. When did that happen?

When I was lamenting my hand hurting last night, my beloved said something about approaching 40. That sure threw me for a small loop! ME?!!! 40??? Nah, 40 is old and I couldn't possibly be old! Me?! Ummm...in 3-1/2 years I will be 40! Now, I have no clue when that happened either and I am not too sure I am thrilled about it! Don't get me wrong...my Honey is 45 and I sure don't think of him as old. Just the word FORTY....just doesn't seem to fit me...yet....and it's not my age....yet.....

Have a great night!!!

And, Mom, hope you're reading...two posts in two days...not bad, eh?!

Wonderful reading

{ 08:11, Wednesday, April 19, 2006 } { Posted by Anonymous }

You sure do make your blogs so interesting to read and I just love to check to see if you have done one. Yea!!2 blogs in 2 days....great reading! Love you and miss you Mom

Greetings from WA

{ 08:56, Thursday, April 20, 2006 } { Posted by Anonymous }

I tried a while ago to leave you a comment. Let see if this one works. I too enjoy reading your blogs. The one I wanted to comment on was a couple of days ago when you mentioned Katy\'s Kayaking. We sure wish you and the family could come and see her. We would LOVE to see you all.

Now...I will try and post this comment...and if it works you may hear more from me. Missy

Love the blog!

{ 06:41, Thursday, April 20, 2006 } { Posted by Brykclan }

Love reading about your days in TN - wow 90 in April - that is a little hot for TN isn't?!? Glad to see your post about your family - you are too sweet.
Tell Thomas I watched Indiana Jones in FL - loved it!

God bless,
~Cathie~

Thursday evening

{ 08:11, Thursday, April 20, 2006 } { Posted by Cathy }

Hi Laurie,
It's been hot here too. Not ready for the real hot temps yet either. I just love fall and winter the best.
Thinking of you all and talk soon on the Homestead.
Blessings my friend,
Cathy

What A Fun Blog!

{ 02:54, Sunday, April 23, 2006 } { Posted by oldpathsfamilyfarm }

Reading your blog feels just like talking to you on the phone! I am sorry to hear about the rash, but I'm glad the new fence is finished!
BTW, I thought I'd mention an idea for the rash (yeah, I know-unsolicited advice is a pain). For what it is worth, I've been researching coconut oil a lot lately. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and some scientists are testing it on all kinds of diseases. My DH is using it to succesfully treat excema right now. I think it has to be virgin coconut oil, though, not too processed. Since there are no side effects, it could be worth trying. Also, adding some into your diet can help too. I am sure there are some great articles about it at http://www.westonaprice.com/

Hope that helps! I'm enjoying your blog!

Blessings from Old Paths Family Farm!