Life life and Farm life!

Hello sweet ladies! 

My oh my........when life hits it's hit hard! First off the horse was doing very well this morning and that is good news! We ended up getting home yesterday after work and the girls went to go and help our friend with her horse. The horse had not been doing well and so we called one of our friends who knows a lot about taking care of horses. He told us to walk the horse and keep it from laying down. That meant we all had to take turns walking him and we did for 2 hours. He was doing better when we left and for that we were so thankful.

When we were at their place the sun was starting to go down. I was so wanting to be home and when I looked to the west........I could tell that  God was encouraging me with His beauty. When we put our desires aside and love those around us........God will let us always know that we have done the right thing. He painted such a beautiful picture......He knew I was looking........I said thank you......just when I needed Him, He blessed me!!

We got SNOW today!!!!!!!!!So beautiful!

When I woke up this morning I had kind of a heaviness on me. Didn't know why.........I just kept praying and asking Jesus for His presence. Later in the day I got a call........my Momma wasn't doing well. She is 79 and lives in a nursing home and has for the last 12 years....... not far from our home. She can't talk and has had dementia for some time.........but I still love that she is not very far from me, even though she can't really communicate other then by her eyes. The nurse was telling me that it wasn't good. I still had to finish my time at work and left to go see her soon after. It was hard to see my sweet momma when I came into her room. They have called Hospice to help us. I am asking the Lord to do what He sees best. It hurts me to even write, but I know that He has her best in mind. She asked the Lord for Him to exchange His life for hers, a long time ago, so for that I am so grateful. I can trust Him during this time. My heart hurts, so I ask for prayer please. She is so precious to me.  I would love to have her all better and have more years with her, if that is what the Lord wills. I am asking!

The trees were so puffy with the snow!

On top of that....... we came home after being with Momma and Squirt the little lamb wasn't doing well. I couldn't even question it.......I called my friend who gave him to us,  wrapped him in a towel and off we went. She gave him a shot, some med's and vitamins. He has labored  breathing and I am just holding on.......boy can life be hard sometimes. We are praying he doesn't get pneumonia. He is staying in our kitchen tonight and we are praying. Farm life isn't always the easiest......but it does have so many wonderful parts to it. 


Just a note before leaving for work ( wrote this post last night). Little Squirt didn't make it through the night. Not sure what happened, but things like this happen. Thank you for the prayers......you are all so precious! Linda


Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our party!!!!!!!!! It has been such a bright part of my day, when I get to check in on who has come! If you haven't yet signed up........please do! Go down two posts and sign up please.

Hugs to each of you and 

thank you for being such precious friends!

Linda

Hello!

Hello Sweet ladies, 

We had a very eventful night, not of our choosing, but a gift from the Lord!. He wanted us to lean on Him and He wanted to show His power A friend needed help with her horse........we left at 5:30 this evening and got back home at 9. The horse was not doing well and we all thought he was dying. Longs story short........we all prayed.....he got up and he is doing very well. We will know better in the morning. 

I have nothing in me to write a post. I just want sleep so I can go to serve at the college in the morning. I want you all to know that I so appreciate all the fun that you brought to Prairie Flower Farm today! Loved hearing about what you like to drink. I heard of some teas that I had never heard of. Must try!

Thank you to all of you who signed up for the little Salt and Pepper Shaker! If you haven't signed up......... scroll down to the last post and please do so!!!!!

I am so sorry this is a different post, but this lady is sooooo tired. Smile. 

Hugs to you and may the Lord bless you real BIG!

Linda

P.S. Squirt is doing well. 

A Little Giveaway Goin' On...just for fun!!!!

Hello sweet ladies, 

Hope your day was relaxed on SONday........I was thinking of you all, hoping you had a good day! 

Ours was playing with this sweet little baby boy.......who has captured our hearts. See his baby teeth? Click on picture and you can see the.

His ears are so precious!

and his little feet!!!!! They hop around as he is running after anyone that will run with him. 

Every night Squirt sleeps with this little farm kitty, that welcomed him Saturday to the farm. They have become best of friends!!!!!! It really is sweet to watch. I will try to sneak a pic of them. Every time I open the door..... Squirt jumps up! 

Okay.......now for a little fun for those who would like to enter the Tea Pot and Cup Giveaway!

I have been planing this party for a few weeks now, waiting for just the right time. Today I thought that while I am at the bakery on Monday.....I could just have a little giveaway. These adorable little salt and pepper shakers are what someone will win! I call it a Tea Pot, (probably a coffee pot), so if you win you can call it what you want. Also the little cup goes with!  The pot stands about 4 1/2" tall. I love this look! Found a set for myself and then when they went on sale........I grabbed one for a giveaway! 

If you don't have a blog, please leave me a comment on my email. You  on my side bar for my email addy. Put in "Shaker Set" in the subject please. I helps me find you!!!!! 

If you sign in as Anonymous....you have to put your email addy there. 

Overseas and Canada are so very welcome to sign up!!!!!! 

Vote 1

Leave a comment here..........what kind of tea or coffee 

do you like to drink.......cold or warm. If you have a recipe using tea or coffee leave it here. 

Vote 2

Leave me a comment on my facebook! Come back and tell me you left a comment please.

Vote 3 

If you share about this giveaway on your blog or facebook

please let me know if you did!

Soooooo the giveaway will start today and 
end next 

Saturday February 11th at noon!

God bless you sweet ladies!

Linda

P.S. Please don't forget to pray for little Dalainey....she wasn't feeling real good last week. She has Trisomy 18 and we need to pray that there would be a national awareness of what she has. Grandma Sue asked that we would pray for the doctors to take notice and start helping the little ones and devastated Momma's and Daddy's!

Also for Tenlee! That her little lungs would be totally healed! Thank you for praying!!!!!

You are precious Prayer Warriors!!!!!! 

Saturday Was A Very Special Day!

Hello sweet ladies, 

I made a call in the morning.......to a neighbor who is a sheep and goat keeper. She is so wise and always has time to teach you things that you need to know about animals. She also is a CHRISTian and just has the sweetest love towards all those she meets and her animals on her farm. We had talked last week about me getting a Momma Ewe and she told me that she had just sold a Ewe with a black face and triplets......oh mannnnn! That is okay, I know the Lord has the right Momma for me! Anyway I called and told her that my Taylor (17) wanted to help her, if she had an orphan lamb that need bottle feeding. She has called us before when she had to many babies to feed. She said yes........so off to Crescent C Farm we went, not telling Tay where we were going! We wanted to surprise her. 

I walked out our back door and noticed the farm cats all bundled up........just had to take time to take a pic to show you. I knew all you cat lovers would like!

This guy meet us when we drove up in to the yard at Crescent C Farm! He was a goat that had the umbilical cord wraooed around the bottom part of his leg so he limps. I thought his coat was so different and pretty. He is one loved goat. 

The Farmgirl took us over to one of the pens that had some of the Momma's and new babies. Adorableness! We had so much rain days before, that they were not as cute and fluffy as usual, but still cute. 

We went on and saw this.........perfect......Momma and baby! Love this picture! 

Tay couldn't wait......off to the orphan barn........to see her little one! First thing we saw was this adorable tiny orphaned baby goat.......peeking his little head out between the gate. The nose to the left is one of the orphaned lambs....... soon to be Tay's little guy. 

Here they were, Tay's little guy is to the right of the baby goat. He was tiny and already 3 weeks old. 

She picked him up and he was all over her. Trying to suck all over her face!!! Just the sweetest babies and they can become such nice pets when you get them this little. She was sold!

I took some picks around the farm........thought of you! One of their farm cats and two baby goats (kids) all cuddled together. 
Sweet sight~

Looked up in the rafters........a Banty Girly! I really liked their barn full of farm life!

Mr. Billy Goat wanted to say hello........to you! 

Before we left Tay had to hold "Little Billy Goat".

It was time to say good by to Crescent C Farm and time to go to Squirt's new Home!

He was going to stay in the Milk House with the Bantom girls, roosters, some of the farm cats and the baby chicks! Perfect! He would have plenty of friends to keep him company, because he was going to miss his buddy's at the other farm! The farm cat loved Squirt,  kept smelling the milk on Squirt's lips! I know I have said this before......but I love the life the Lord has given me on Prairie Flower Farm!

The farm cat and Squirt were going to be friends, that was a good thing!


Blessings on your SONday, be sure to get a little rest!


Linda

P.S. I have a surprise for tomorrow! Can't wait to tell you alllllll about it! Oh and it isn't a Momma Ewe with a baby in her tummy........still asking the Lord to provide that one!

Here is a video that where Squirt drinking the end of his milk.......thought you might like to see! I put it up on facebook yesterday.......so some have seen it! 

Raining.........Snow Expected On Saturday!!!!!!!

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

It has been raining at Prairie Flower Farm and I have been thankful! So has all the other farm families around us. The sound has been wonderful. Lots of thunder in the middle of the night, but it didn't matter.......just hearing it made us know that God was answering the farmers prayers! When we got home I went to do the chores and it just smelt wonderful outside! It was still raining and the drops on the mud puddles looked so pretty! We just haven't had much rain fall for some time.....so when we get it we are a little bit happy to say the least. 

So are the ducks and the chickens who have finally gone into the big coop! The girls are wet......but I am sure they enjoyed the rain as much as we have! They will be cleaning their feathers. 

Yesterday when I came home from the bakery I had a box and a letter waiting for me. I love mail! Inside the box were some lovely Valentine presents from my dear friend Susan who lives in Texas. She also had some wonderful teas.......my Tressy and I are enjoying one of the bags right now. It is called African Autumn by Harney & Sons.......very very good on a cool rainy night! The letter was from another friend who sent the most beautiful card that had a tea cup on the front of the card and a tea bag of White/Black Currant placed in the cup. It was so nice to come home from work with special gifts a waiting me! Thank you sweet friends!

I have two blessings that have happened in my life. One is at work our boss has given us permission to listen to our ipods. We are listening to book stories....which makes the time at work go so fast. Another one of the girls is listening to the same story as I am. The Secret by Beverly Lewis. It has truly been a gift! Today another girls asked if we could put the story on her mp3 player. It was an answer to prayer for me. God is so in the details of not only my life, but the ones I have come to care about "very much" at work! The books I have chosen have the plan of salvation....."clear". I wouldn't read anything different. I tell the girls up front. God has a place in each of their hearts......to yearn for HIM. 


The other day there was a young man at the cafeteria. He was really sad and I could tell. I asked how he was doing and he said, "not good, not good at all". I told him I would pray.....he just nodded. The next morning I saw him at breakfast, he didn't look so good again.......told him I was praying for him......he said, "you are"? Then I saw him at lunch.....he had a smile.....told him I was still praying......he said mornings are hard......I said I was talking to Jesus about him.......he smiled. I think I have made a friend.......hope one day he will trust Jesus for his all. Those who love God.......be a witness....so many need our Jesus!

This not my Momma Sheep, but I am praying about her!

My other blessing is that my sweet man has agreed to my having a Momma sheep with a baby inside her! Now I don't have the Momma yet, but I have been researching about getting her. I will be going to the sale barn on the 18th of February, with my sweet man......he helps me to buy wise, because I can't always keep up with the auctioneer) smile! So thankful he is agreeing to my dream......he said though, "NO GOATS........that's where I draw the line......smile he knows how to keep a reign on me......I would buy every kind of animal if he would let me! That is okay I love sheep....they are so funny when the hop around on all their feet! I can't wait. When she comes to our farm her name will be Willow and the babies name will be Twig unless she has twins......hmmmm a name?  If you could pray with.......I would so appreciate it. I have a little shed that I will be having them live in and a picket fence around it. I will let you see as I work on it!!!! Again........I can't wait!!!!!!! A new family member.....building our farm.......so you can come and visit and meet Willow and Twig.


I read this about a Shepherd.......it could be referring to the Lord. A Shepherd leads a sheep. He doesn't push or herd them like cattle. If the sheep has to traverse a narrow mountain path, the Shepherd will stand on the outside edge, with his back to the open side of a cliff, hold out his arms with the rod in one hand and the staff in the other, making himself a fence so the sheep will continue their journey up the narrow path...........just like my Jesus with me....even though I have felt like sometimes I was falling off the ledge....... again so grateful to know Truth! 

Hope you enjoy your weekend! 

I will........I am Home.....and lovin it! 

Blessings,

Linda

It Is Raining!!!!!!!! Bet The Ducks Are Dancing!

Hello Sweet ladies,

When we got home today the sky to the west was getting so dark. They said we were going to get a storm and some rain. I was sitting and a loud boom went off......it was thunder......something we have not heard much of for some time! It is raining and it sounds wonderful........smells wonderful also! Thanking Jesus. The crops will benefit so much from this rain.......snow is coming also. I will like that! 

I have a little news from Regina.......this will bless your heart........precious stuff!

A lady in Pascagoula, MS saw a post on FB and started praying for Tenlee.  As she prayed, God began to speak to her and told her that Tenlee was not the only one that needed healing.  She did too, through Christ.  She accepted Christ through praying for Tenlee.  My niece shared this with me this morning.  I told Kisa and her words say it all, "God has me in awe!!!"

Now that is just like the Lord......always working in everyone's life to bring them right where they need to be. Such an awesome God we have. He never wastes our sufferings ladies.

I have a precious young pregnant momma in my life. Her name is Rachel. She has been very very sick during her pregnancy. It has been a very hard time. Her sweet husband has been having to be with.......please keep her in your prayers that God would give them some answers. I think it is hormone imbalance. If any of you have any ideas please let me know. Thank you!!!!!!!

Love you sweet ladies.......I am turning in. Can't wait for tomorrow afternoon..........back Home on the Farm! Peace in my heart!!!!!!!

Oh......the lights just flickered.......looks like it's a bit red on the radar south of us! They have it saying severe weather. Praying for protection for people in Kansas!

Hugs, 

Linda

Five Cochin Girly Eggs in the BASKET!

Hello sweet ladies............
We have a precious letter from Regina..........


You know, lots of times we hear people say, "I'll pray for you."  and you never really know if they did or not.  That was not the case with Tenlee.  We saw many miracles such as friends taking care of kiddos, bringing food, and sharing the burden when we needed to cry or laugh.   I knew you guys were praying and I thought I would share a few of the miracles that came about because you care.  

1.  The surgery...it was amazing!  One of the doctors drew a diagram of the surgery on Tenlee's door.  Even after looking at it every time I went through the door, I still can't wrap my brain around all the work that went into forming those chambers and making them work together the way they were supposed to.  AND, Dr. Harrell did such a good job sewing her heart that it didn't leak at all.  I don't have any idea how many or how small those stitches are, but when the other doctor drew the diagram, it had over 50 stitches just in one little area.  

2.  A nurse named Gail...she went to work immediately after the "problem" occurred.  Kisa was able to visit with her and tell her that she probably saved Tenlee's life and that she would always be grateful.

3.  Tenlee's heart...it went from being damaged from the CPR to the point of needing to have surgery done again to working right!  Tenlee's kidneys, liver, and heart all started working without the aid of medicine.  Her lungs are getting better by the minute.  Don't you love seeing miracles?!

4.  The power of touch...Tenlee's blood pressure dropped lower than it should have been.  The nurses were about to give her platelets when John, Tenlee's dad, reached over and touched her head.  As he rubbed her head, her blood pressure rose right up to where it should be.  No platelets needed!

5.  And you...what an awesome miracle to behold, the number of people that stopped each day to lift Tenlee in prayer!  We will never know who you are and can never thank you enough.  I know that many of you forwarded our emails and text messages to others so please do that again.  We want you all to know that you will forever hold a special place in our hearts and in Tenlee's new heart!  We love you all,

Jack & Regina Tonn (Pawpaw & Nonna)

Kisa & John Luther (Mom & Dad)

McKenzie & Braydon (sister & brother)

and so many more! 

I just want to thank all of you also.........Prairie Flower Farm has become a place of prayer! Ladies, pray for your sweet men, children, grandchildren, family members, friends, those in government, state..........the list goes on! It is so important that we let the Lord know we need His help. We have just been shown how important it is!  Blessings to all of you for your the time you gave to this precious family! 

Hope you had a good day! Mine was baking for a catering, breakfast, lunch and dinner desserts. Tressa made the "famous" Chocolate Chip Cookie dough Cupcakes recipe. She made over 200........I think they are one of the kids favorites! The day went by fast! For that I am so grateful......I think some of you pray that for us! Smile!

As soon as I got home I ran down to the milk house to check on the Cochin Girlies........I saw 4 eggs IN THE NEW BASKET, the one I bought at Hobby Lobby. Most of the time they lay their eggs in the nest boxes and only one in the basket, but not today! I was so excited! That means at least one of the girlies will sit on some eggs in the basket, which I wanted so bad! 

I went back about an hour later to gather the eggs and feed the babies......another girlie had laid another egg! That was a total of 5 eggs in the basket today! My idea worked to get them at least used to the basket. I can just see babies on top of their Momma's back in the basket. The egg on the far left was soft  and rubbery. A girl is laying eggs for the first time.......she will have a hard one probably next the time. 


Thought I would show you a few of my finds today on Pinterest!

Isn't it so pretty? I found it at V and Co.  Need a sign for Prairie Flower Farm and a Fresh Farm Eggs. Cute cute cute!!!!!  I have lots of farm boards! 

The Old Painted Cottage

Another sweet find!!!!!!! Easy......now to find a square stool! I have the burlap........like the ruffle with the wood showing.

This pin didn't have a place to go back to, but like.......a lot!!!!! 

Can't you see this on the side of a barn or maybe in my Potter's Shed? Just have to cut down some tree limbs and some spindly branches. I have the berries.......I will make.

Save On Crafts

This is so so cute with the chicken wire around the jar. Not expensive. 

Victorian Trading Co.


Saw this today on Pinterest.........I am getting!!!!!!!!! I am ordering this tonight.  It is well worth the money! Not even expensive. This will come in sooooo handy. I know that we will not get out of having a cold winter (snow forcast for Thurs, Friday and Saturday). I can hang my clothes on the back porch! Isn't this the cutest thing?? 


Well sweet ladies............I can't wait to see if we are going to get snow. I know they say rain! We will take that also! Just need to see some snow before the winter is up, right?


Hugs and God bless you all!


Linda