Abundant Blessings Farm

Another tragedy

Ssd, sad news....

An award!!

My friend Julie at Hatfield House (in the city) awarded me with this very thoughtful award. Thanks, Julie!!!

Here are the rules that go along with it:

 Only 5 people are allowed to receive this award.
- 4 of them followers of your blog.
- One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
- You must link back to whoever gave you the award.

Let's see....only 5....

1. Ellen....a friend I met on a message board...and have so enjoyed getting to know her. She lives on the other side of the pond as they say!

2. Misty...an IRL friend of mine whom I just love to pieces!!!

3. Michele...another IRL friend...and an inspiration in her family size and eagerness for more blessings! 

4. Beth, a good friend..and one I hope to have forever! 

5. Tiffani...another friend from a message board...and one that I treasure!!!

I'm off to comment them with their awards!!!

iBlackFriday!!

Are you a fellow Black Friday shopper?? I know many people don't want to be bothered with getting up so very early the day after Thanksgiving to get the deals...so here's the answer for you!

Last year, I found iblackfriday! What a treasure this is..whether you hit the stores or not!

What I especially love about this site is that you can see the ads ahead of time. This is great so you can compare the best deals and map out your shopping plan. OR....you can order those items directly and not even leave your warm, cozy home after that huge filling meal the day before (and those late night snacks of turkey sandwiches that we all love!).

Here's one that I'll be checking out... my favorite store for a bargain...and the only major retailer in our town.... Wal Mart   I'm interested in the Kodak Z710 they have listed for $149. And can't forget the Littlest Pet Shop whirl around playground for only $15! I can already see my Christmas shopping being made so much easier with iBlackFriday!

You can also sign up for e-mail alerts when they post each Black Friday ad. Can't get much easier than that!

Bring on the holiday shopping season!!

An award!

My friend, Michele, gave me this award! I did a little looking around blog-land to see what the title of the award is and what it's for...here's what I found...
"Arte y Pico Award.  The award is dedicated to "those who nourish and enrich the spirit of creativity". 

Awww, isn't that sweet? That my blog nourishes and enriches the spirit of creativity? Cool! Thanks, Michele!!!! I'd award this to you if you hadn't already received it!!!

Here are the rules for passing on this award:

1. Put the logo on your blog.

2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you.

3. Nominate at least 5 other blogs.

4. Add links to these blogs on your blog.
- Don’t forget this step. This is great free advertising!

5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

Please visit all these fine blogs!  They all deserve recognition!

1. My friend, Crystal, at Homemaking Homesteader

2. Chas at Heritage Acres Homeschool

3. Jamin at Just Call Me Jamin'!

A Hubby Tag

As you all know, one of my most favoritest subjects to blog about is my Honey. Well, I found this hubby tag over at Jen Ig's blog

Here goes....

1. Who is your man? Tobias aka Toby aka My Honey

2. How long have you been together? First date- 12 days shy of 19 years. Married, 17 years, 6 months and 20 days (yep, we still say Happy Anniversary every month on the 5th)

3. How long dated? 1 year, 5 months (we married on the same date as our first date, the 5th)

4. How old is your man? 47 (9 years older than me)...but in my eyes, 28

5. Who eats more? I'd like to say him...but lately, he's not had too much of an appetite...

6. Who said "I love you" first? ME...I was in love the first time I saw him...even moreso the first time we talked...and oh my, the first time we kissed, well let's just say, I knew it!

7. Who is taller? Definitely him....poor guy has to bend over to kiss me..and let me tell you, he spends a good deal of time bent over doing just that ...or I find a stool and he doesn't have to do that...

8. Who sings better? Again, definitely him. Love his voice!!!!

9. Who is smarter? Once again, definitely him. He's the most well read person I know.

10. Whose temper is worse? Depends on the situation.

11. Who does the laundry? Since I'm the wife, ME!

12. Who takes out the garbage? That's a man's job (unless, of course, your Honey works till early morning and you are letting him sleep in)

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I never know which way you'd be looking...from the end of the bed...Honey.

14. Who pays the bills?  Well, he makes the money, I send it off to pay the bills

15. Who is better with the computer? Depends on what we are doing....some things, me, other things him.

16. Who mows the lawn? Again, this is a man's job..and my man just happens to love to cut grass. Or he weedeats while Thomas mows.

17. Who cooks dinner? Hmmm....why are these jobs not easily defined? Me, of course, I'm the wife, remember?!

18. Who drives when you are together? Honey mostly. Unless he's tired or just wants to take in the scenery.

19. Who pays when you go out? Well, again, he makes the money, I spend it.

20. Who is most stubborn? Depends on the topic

21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Most definitely Honey. He's so quick to apologize it's not even funny.

22. Whose parents do you see the most? Mine..they like to come live in our front yard. We LOVE it when they do that!!!

23. Who kissed who first? In my dreams, me....in reality, him.

24. Who asked who out? Well, our first date started out as just two friends going to a new mall together...then we went to lunch together. Then we went back to get his truck...and the most awesomest kiss ever took place...then he asked me out to the movies... So officially, Honey.

25. Who proposed? I would have proposed a month after our first date, if not sooner. But, that's the man's job (again with the not knowing of the jobs...), so I patiently waited for him to do so.

26. Who is more sensitive? Depends on the subject. Overall, me, but there's such a sensitive soul inside my Honey that most people have no clue is there.

27. Who has more friends? Me, only because I have more time and don't have a job to go every day. My favoritest friend is my Honey.

28. Who has more siblings? Tie...I have two brothers, he has a sister and a  step brother

29. Who wears the pants in the family? We both wear pants...but the "pants of the family" goes to Honey, as it should!

30. How did you meet? On the phone first...I worked at a Firestone store, he worked at a parts store. I loved talking to him on the phone. Once I found out he wasn't already taken, I was quite excited to meet him in person at the store one day. Then we spent time together at church. So, we always say we met at work and church. Isn't God great?!

Well, that was fun!!!

Uncle Wayne

Not so great phone call...

My SIL just called...the Dr said his best hope for survival was to remove the damaged part of his brain. My Aunt Nina said he wouldn't want that...and we all know he truly wouldn't want that. So, they are now doing only comfort measures and do not expect him to recover.

Thomas and I are fixing to leave for town. His braces' appmt is at 1 and we have several other stops to make beforehand. One of those stops will be to the thrift store to hopefully find some clothes for me. I fear I will be making a trip to NY soon and need something better than my stained house clothes...

Thank you for praying,
Laurie

He called....

Oh, thankfully, my brother just called.

The brain pressure number is high....he's been between 12 and 20. He shot up to over 100, has gone down to 50 and back up again. From what I understand, this number is the pressure in his brain, the lower the better.

Also, his blood pressure is over 200 over something...my brother wasn't sure.

Just pray.....please pray.....

Please pray for Uncle Wayne RIGHT NOW!!

PLEASE PRAY RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know the details....the phone rang just minutes ago, and in my sleepy stupor ( we went to bed at 2 after Toby got home, then were up from 3-5:30 with Natalie and Mary vomiting again), I didn't realize who was calling and by the time I did, (it was my brother in NY), he had left a message.

I've tried calling him back, but just get his voice mail, same with Mom...

Anyhow, his message said that Uncle Wayne took a turn for the worst about 3:30am today. His brain pressure and blood pressure both have sky-rocketed and if they don't come down, the Dr says it doesn't look good...

A little prayer for my brother to call me back soon would be nice....I HATE being so far away....especially when I can't get a hold of anyone...

Thank you!