Oh yeah, I’ve got one, a secret. Do you?
Are you someone who can be trusted with secrets? I can. My lips are sealed tightly. My grandmother used to say, “Now, don’t you tell it…” (I hear her voice saying that now as I write it.) I learned not to. I did NOT tell it. Now that I think about it, it’s kinda funny that I blog because I’m actually a very private person. I think I feel safe because Farmgirls are such a sweet, supportive, loving group of women. Aren’t we!
But I don’t mind whispering my own secrets to you. My secret is one of the reasons I’ve been pulling out my hair the last six months. Continue reading
YEA!!!!! LOVE your secrets!! I don’t have any, just the same ole 1’s n 2’s around here so you sharing yours has given me joy. Your kitchen is a real thrill, are you thinking of a ‘country’ theme or anything country? I have ‘country’ but it depends on which area you look as to which country, of course chickens but they are USA and Frenchy, have antiques (family things) then some Old World and a couple unexpected not kitchen items – love bird houses – big ones, crocks oh my goodness what one can find in your area would be great fun to use – I’ve been lucky to have bought at some sales back there. Oh girl you are having a joyful time of your life and I am so happy for you. God bless – oh and enjoy the baptisms – in my humble opinion they are the best in a creek.
Hi there! If your chicken who has a stopped up crop is still with you ( I hope!) try this, it worked for my chicken who was suffering the same. Fix her some oatmeal, but instead of using water, use corn oil. I tried this after having no luck with anything else, and it worked. It took 2-3 days for her to have enough lubrication to get rid of the stopped up stuff, but it worked! Just make sure it has cooled a bit before you give it. You could also just give her corn oil in a syringe orally if you can’t get the oatmeal in her. I will say a little prayer for your success!
thank you so much, Meredith, for the help! I did just that when I read your comment and took it out to her. She ate it! Just a minute ago I checked on her and when I massaged her crop, it was soft. previously it was hard as a rock. I hope, I hope, I hope!
I’m so glad Mustache cat is still around. I had no doubt he would be. Every time we’ve moved our cats would disappear for 3-5 days then show up like nothing happened. Over time I came to expect that. He just wanted to be free. He’d probably been outside since day 1. He won’t leave the farm now, though.
I love the baptisms taking place soon. You live a dream life 🙂
Thanks for the encouragement…I have a little secret…I’m scared of remodeling my kitchen. My husband who never cooks or bakes always disagrees with my ideas and it’s gotten so bad, that I feel like it will never get remodeled because we always wind up arguing. I’ve been going over remodeling books and magazines for 6 years, but you encouraged me to see it differently and make bold changes. Thanks! Kitchen Blessings, Lisa
I love your new sink and stove! I know it will be a perfect kitchen for your family!! I’m not so good at decorating either though! I’m so happy your cat came back! We have a cat named Mixy! My husband found him in hay bales while moving hay. He was left all alone for whatever reason. He brought it home and my daughter fed him with an eyedropper every two hours for two weeks! Needless to say he is dearly loved here! We want a cat for our barn! I simply cannot wait for pics of the baptism! How beautiful that will be! “Gimme that ole time religion!”
P.S. I LOVE reading your posts! So inspiring! October is a great month for the challenge!
Rebekah I just love your stories! I’ve been subscribing to MJ’s magazine for quite a few years and always flip to the back cover and read your article first. I’m new to the internet in the last couple of months and LOVE getting your blog! About once a week I sit down and read a couple of your old ones-slowly making my way through them all. You make me laugh out loud so often! We live on a small homestead in northern Maine and I can relate to so many of your adventures on the farm! There aren’t many farm gals in this area so it’s really nice to feel connected to others that “get it”. Thanks so much for sharing!