I am Home..........can't wait for the Day!

Good Morning Sweet Ladies.........it is Saturday and it is cold outside!!!!! My mind is spinning......what should I do first.........hmmmm......I will read His Word.......I will tell Him I am thankful for His provisions. A quiet time just with my Father. Then I will pray......for YOU! 

This is a prayer from Praying God's Word by Beth Moore

Life was so full last week........the bakery was at a pace that I did not like. Not much peace........unless I put the ear bud in my ear and I escaped to the late 1800's. Our boss will let us use our ipods in the kitchen now, but we have to take them off when we go to the front lines in the cafe. It has been a huge blessing to me. At Home it was like our family was always learning during the day. With it just being the girls and my sweet man, we had on sermons, music, teaching tapes........and lots of chattering together. We still have talk at work, but we are on the move so much it isn't the same as when we get Home all day or working on the farm together. So we  are listening to books, sermons and also I found this wonderful site that is teaching me lots more about Preparedness on our farm. 

21st Century Homekeeper Radio 

click on name and listen. 

I am loving it!!!!!!!!!! 

My favorite so far is 6-09-2011

Shoshanna owner of the Bulk Herb Store

I am gleaning so much!

Christian Homekeeper

Here is her blog site.

I am sure lots of you ladies already know about this......I am so slow on learning about some of the websites.......but I am learning!

Can't wait!!!!!!! Are you stating a Garden this year? Tell me........and ya know if you have never commented before.......
would you let me know who you are......if you have a blog......I would love to meet you!

The Lord protected us, but with the drought last year and not having the produce from our garden was a disappointment to me. We worked so hard to try to keep everything cared for!!!!!!! This year I am not going to take my planting time this spring for granted. I will be starting in February getting all my seeds started as usual, but watching very carefully as they grow. I will do my best on taking you on my journey. One area I will be really working on is my herb garden. Not much happening now, but I will be specific in what I grow and then we can use it for medicinal purposes. If I can get it growing it will be wonderful for my family and those the Lord puts in my path. Soooo, as I am at work in the kitchen I am still learning from what I am hearing on my downloads. It is making my time at work even more enjoyable.  I also have a friend at work, that I have known for 30 plus years and I fixed her up with mp3 player and she is learning with me!!!! Thanking Jesus! I have missed fellowship so much by being outside the HOME. I don't use my ipod all the time, because I still have my girls and our relationship to think about. It has been such a blessing though. I believe it is an answer to some of you ladies prayers......... that you have prayed for me. I so appreciate you all so much. 

I have my red with white flower sheets in the washer.......soon to be flapping in the Kansas wind.....it is so windy today and a bit on the chilly side. It is sun shining......... so I won't complain! I will be getting to use a rototiller from a friend. I want to get the 4 inches of straw worked into our garden so I will be ready.......I am so itchin for spring! I love growing and watching the little seed that the Lord provided for me grow. It is a miracle.........when you see it happen! 

Hugs from my farm to your HOME!

Linda

All In A Day! Tenlee really needs prayer.

Hi Sweet Ladies,


2nd email today from Tenlee's Grandma, at 4:49:


This is what we learned when we made it back to the hospital.   Tenlee had blood work done to test blood gas levels, a scan of her brain, chest xrays, and an echocardiogram.  Not sure if that is spelled correct.  Everything was great...no swelling of the brain, blood levels good, AND her heart has begun to work correctly!!!  So, right now they are saying no surgery.  It's that amazing.  Yesterday there was so much damage that it had to be done again and today the damage is gone.  Hummm, wonder who did that?!  Praise God!  The lungs are another story.  They said that on the xrays that the left lung is white which means it is still deflated.  The right is white at the very top and the very bottom.  But the right is beginning to function.  She was placed on a different type of ventilator that blows 340 puffs of air into her lungs each minute.  This is suppose to help open the left lung and help it stay open.  The doctor has started weaning her off the machines.  The machine that is doing the work of the heart goes by numbers.  It started at 650 which is doing everything for her heart.  A few minutes ago, it was at 440 and Tenlee's heart is doing more of the work.  As a matter of fact, she had a reaction to a med that she was receiving because her heart was also working and she needed less of the medication.  They are continuing to give less and less of the medication as her heart does more.  They are also trying to lessen her sedation.  When we play with her toes, she will wiggle them.  Also, one eye is trying to open.  Kisa touched her eyelid to close it and Tenlee quickly opened her eye.  It was almost as if she knew it was Mom.  I'm sure it was a reaction to the touch but it was still exciting to see her open her eye.  

NOW, don't think too much!  She still has a long way to go but they are hoping to have her completely off the heart machine tomorrow afternoon.  We will see.  And, it will depend on what the lungs do.  I will send another email as she makes IMPROVEMENTS.  Doesn't that sounds wonderful.  Until tomorrow, we love you all and appreciate all you are doing for our Tenlee.

Regina & Jack 


Also another Grandma wrote today and needs prayer for Charlotte her 2 year old grand-daughter. They were taking her to the hospital as she had been sick for 2 weeks and they didn't know what was causing it. She said thank you!


1st email It is 9:16 on Friday morning. Heard from Regina that little Tenlee went potty. That sounds funny she said, but for them it is wonderful. Keep praying. That was answered prayer!!!!!!!

If you would like you can put the button on your blog by using the code on my sidebar. We would appreciate it if you could put on your facebook or email your friends. If you want to put it on facebook or email it just save the above image to your computer. Tenlee had heart surgery on Monday January 25, everything went wonderful and all day she responded very well. On Tuesday Morning the respiratory tech went to give her a breathing treatment and the machine got reversed and sucked all the air from her lungs. This stopped her heart. They put her on life support and gave her 50-50 chance of surviving. Thank you ladies for praying. 

Thought you might like to see my accident today.

We had catering cooking today at the bakery........we were rushing around a lot trying to get everything out for lunch and dinner, plus getting Tiramisu ready for a catering on Saturday. Sometimes I forget to turn the mixer on low, when I put in the powdered sugar. This is what happens! A winter scene in the kitchen!!!!!!!!! You should have seen me!

When I got home today I went to check on Whitey. He is looking so much better don't ya think? It helps that he is living in a cage all by himself for now. When his comb heals just a little bit better, I will let him out. I brought him into the kitchen to put medicine on his head and face. Then I washed him down a bit with a washcloth. He will look lots better when his feathers dry. I am so glad he is okay.

Ater I took care of Whitey, I was off to the Potter's shed to check and see if any of my Girlies had laid some eggs.........beautimus to my eyes. I have put some straw in a old big box for the cats........the hens are taking it over! It is fine with me as long as I don't lose the eggs out in the woods. That is when it is hard when you have free range. 


Thank you sweet ladies. Regina can't believe that you are all taking your time to pray. Such a precious gift we can give to one another.

Hugs to your day!

Linda

No News Yet.......waiting.

Just got home very busy day and couldn't take time out to get this info out the way I wanted........caterings. Regina wrote and the news is good on Tenlee.......but don't quit praying as you will see by her email. Thank you!!!!!!!! I will be making a button so you can put Tenlee on your blog or facebook for prayer. Then you can have it come back to the post here. I will tell a story about the way the Lord worked in Ellianna's life and now Tenlee. God is sooooooo in the details!


Hugs, Linda


Good Morning,
The news this morning is better.  Tenlee was stable throughout the night.  Kisa and John actually left the hospital and slept!  Jack stayed with Tenlee and kissed her feet when he got to see her during the night.  The doctors are a little more optimistic.  They think that her body may be able to take over when they remove the machines.  That won't be done for another few days.  We are all feeling better this morning but realize that she has a long way to go.  Any improvement is a big step in the right direction.  We are singing praises this morning and thanking God for bringing her through the night.  As I hear more from Jack, I will send you an email.  Thank you all!!
Regina, Tenlee's grandmother




Hello sweet ladies,

Emotional day.......no news on Tenlee.......keep praying, can't imagine the heart ache for all involved. You are so precious ladies.........talk about standing together......lifting our request to the God of the UNIVERSE........and the fact that He listens and holds us all in the palm of His Hand.....is more than I can understand.....we serve an amazing God.

Wish I could post..........nothing in me......really drained. We can't give up though. I will write as soon as I have some news. 

Father we come before You lifting Your Name above all other names. Giving You the honor that is due to You only. We ask again that You would care for all the needs that Tenlee's family have.......finacial......spiritual......physical. That You would send the right people to minister to them. Thank You for the all the details that we can not even see that are being put into place. We love You and trust You with this whole situation! We ask all of this in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen

Heart you all sweet ladies,

Linda

Pray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good evening sweet ladies, 

1st email early this morning.

Linda,

I know you are at school right now but needed to talk so I'm writing you.  Jack got home yesterday evening in time to help with chores and have supper.  At 4 this morning we got a call from one of our daughters that Tenlee was not doing well.  Jack immediately left for Lubbock.  When he got there he found out that a nurse was doing a breathing treatment on Tenlee and somehow the machine got reversed and suck all the air from her lungs.  This stopped her heart.  Tenlee is now on life support and drs. give her a 50-50 chance of surviving.  I don't even know how to pray right now but I know God is with them.  Thanks for listening.

Regina Tenlee's Grandma


2nd email at 11:40 pm
Jack just called.  He said the doctor came by and explained what happened.  It was a mistake by the resp. tech. that has made her lungs stop working.  Although she is on life support, her heart is still working.  He said he wasn't sure if the lungs would begin to work again.  Jack said he will not give any hope at all.  He keeps telling John and Kisa to be prepared in case she doesn't make it.  But, he still says a 50-50 chance.  So, as someone told me this morning, we need to pray and believe that God himself will breathe life back into Tenlee's lungs.  Kyle shared Zechariah 4:6 with me this morning that says, " not by our strength or power but by the Spirit of the Lord All-Powerful!

I can't imagine what this resp. tech must be going through.  Please pray for them also.

Regina

3rd email at 12:37 pm 

Well here I am again.  I just got a text from Jack.  The surgeon came by to talk with them.  During CPR this morning the heart surgery was damaged.  So the surgery will have to be done again.  I'm not sure when.  It will be after they see how Tenlee does and if her lungs begin to work again. 

Regina

Thank you ladies for praying.......their family appreciates it so much. Pray!!!!!!!!

I took this pic this last weekend........of Whitey looking pretty good!

If you follow me on facebook you know the story about my beautiful Bantam White Cochin Rooster............. when we drove up into the yard today he was being drug around by a big mean ol' Rhode Island Red Rooster. I couldn't get out of the van fast enough. I was running around after the big rooster who still had a hold of "Whitey" that wasn't his name, but it is now. I finally got them chased down and I swooped up Whitey who was not lookin' good!  

Poor Whitey looked a mess. He had blood all over.......poor guy! I brought him in the house and tried to wash him off a bit.......wasn't going to work........so I gave that up! My sweet man said to spray him with Vetericyn VF. It works great on animals for wounds and infection treatment. I was holding him in one arm and sprayed with the other hand..........not good! The bottle said it wouldn't sting.......wrong!!!!!!!! Whitey was a flappin his wings big time!!!!!!! Got him all calmed down and put him in a cage so he will be protected until he heals. Poor thing! Eventful night to say the least for both of us.

Thought I would leave you with this video that I also took this last weekend..........love the chicken chatter......hope you do also!You can notice Whitey in the back ground........the mean roosters is in the front.

God bless your day........know that you will be in my prayers!

Linda

Good nite!

Hello sweet ladies...........

Got home tonight and took my camera and took some pic's around the farm.........love this old door that is on an old house that Grandpa Percy brought to the farm and used as a chicken coop. It is all old and falling apart, but I love the old boards. I hope to rescue the door and a few windows this spring. 

Sat and stitched all evening on my Valentine Swap gift........left no time for posting........it was a relaxed evening though. I think because I sat......it made me more tired then usual!

Heard from Regina just a minute ago.......

Hi Linda,

I wanted to send one more update for today.  The ventilator was removed tonight and Tenlee is doing great.  The doctors are amazed at how well she is doing.  Thank you so much for praying for her and sharing so that so many others were also.  The prayers meant so much to all of us!  We serve an awesome God!

Thank you again,

Regina   

Precious......."We praise your Lord Jesus.......thank you for hearing our cries on behalf of this precious little girl! You answered......we are forever grateful! Please continue to keep them protected during this time and please remind us throughout this week. In the precious name of Jesus.......Amen"!

I am off to bed............so so tired, thank you for all the prayers that you wrote their family.........Regina read them and is so thankful!! 

What a precious family Prairie Flower Farm girls have become here on the blog. You are so precious!!!!!!! Please, if you ever need prayer.......write me! Also if you ever are adopting a child...........I want to help! 

Blessings, 

Linda

A Little Girls Needs Prayer!

Hello sweet ladies,

So precious!

Okay...........it is time to pray for a little sweet pea! Is she adorable or what? I have been asked to have us pray from her grandmother Regina. She has asked for prayer for her youngest  grandchild, number 9 on Monday, January 25 (I am putting this post up the night before). She is 3 months old. She is scheduled for surgery at 7:30 in the morning, to have open heart surgery. It should last 5 hours. The surgeon will have to remove Tenlee's heart and go inside to make chambers. She was born without so right now she has both oxygenated and "un" oxygenated blood which is all pumping together. Once he builds the chambers, her heart will work great.

Tenlee's Momma, Kisa is having a real hard time. She has a strong faith in God and knows He holds the future. The family is asking that we would please pray for the surgeon. He has done this surgery many times and feels confident that it will be successful. Recovery time should be 10 days. 

I (Linda) will know more tomorrow later in the day and will let you all know also. If you would like to leave a prayer for Tenlee, her momma Kisa, Regina, and the rest of the family you can do so on my comments. 

She sooooo tiny to have such a big operation done! Thankful that she is being watched by the Lord! 

Heavenly Father, we thank you that there is knowledge for such an operation. Thank you for giving doctors the means to help families like Regina's. We ask Father that you would by your power work mightily with the doctors, nurses and all who need a covering. We ask for all to be alert and wise in the decisions that they make during the operation. We ask for hedge of protection  for Tenlee while she is under as they preform the operation. Please Lord give her parents peace during the hours that Tenlee will be in the operating room. May they come to know you more during this time of learning to trust you. We praise you Father that you have everything under control. WE love you Lord and help remind us to pray throughout the day! WE ask everything in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen

Thank you ladies........you are always such wonderful prayer warriors for the little ones that come across our blog! 

Took this pic of Kate the cat.........thought she was so cute all curled up in the bottom of the lilac bush. I saw her when I was feeding the birds. Can you see the green shoots coming out of the ground and one on the branch........it is January........maybe the tree doesn't know that. 

Hope you have a good day! I will be making focaccia bread in the bakery! 

Hugs to your day! 

Linda

SONday...........hope you are having a Restful DAY!

Helo Sweet Ladies,

Thank you for all the comments yesterday! Loved reading them..........I wish we could all have a day here in the Refuge Cabin together!

Last night we had a wonderful time..........the fellowship was wonderful. The families that came each adopted their children from Russia........one a month ago and the other 2 years ago. It was so fun sharing stories. Adoption sure is a precious way to care for children that need homes. 

Around Kansas at this time of the year you will see Canadian Geese flying over our farm. They go out to feed in the fields and then go back to the marsh that is not far from our farm. The sound is wonderful. When I lived in Alaska we would have Trumpet Swans that we would see fly onto the lakes that were not far from our homestead. What a precious memory.

Hunger,

verb [ intrans. ]

1 ( hunger after/for) have a strong desire or craving 

Thirst,

verb [ intrans. ] archaic thirst for/after)  have a strong desire for something

This is my prayer for all of us.........definitely for myself that I would have a strong desire and craving for my Jesus. 

Then my soul will be satisfied.

Today is my last day of my weekend, I am enjoying it........to the max. 

It is SONday and may He be your place of refuge and 

"your strong desire! 

Linda

P.S.  love seeing a "Girlie in her nest..........she is busy giving me an egg..............

 that is a gift! So thankful God thought it up!

This morning little kitty was resting in between the two hens.....nice and warm!