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(((((((Jenna)))))))))

I sure hope and pray that you find a compassionate doctor today! There are a few out there you know! Some who feel that what you did 17 months ago was the largest display of unconditional love they will ever see a woman do. Yes, dear Jenna....no one needs to judge you. In fact, we need to applaud you for loving your baby girl so much that you would not want to selfishly hold her back from a life with a family who was ready. You hold your head up high. You gave life and then some! I have many friends who became parents when they adopted children. We thank God for women like you. You are a rare gem upon this earth! Bless you!

I ordered me a gallon of the Virgin Coconut Oil. I like that it has multi-purposes from dietary, cooking to skin care. Plus I love the smell of coconut!

Thanks Lois!!

I have recently went back on Synthroid for my hypothyroidism. I wanted the Dr. to put me on Armour because it is naturally based but she is not listening. I brought in hard copies of all the studies I have found with medically based opinions in favor of treating hypothyroidism with naturally derived thyroid replacement. She wants me back on synthetic thyroid replacement for 2 months and depending on how I feel and if my levels are not balancing out, then maybe she will prescribe Armour. I really dislike the politics of medicine.

I have heard that coconut oil is good for the metabolism, especially in thyroid patients. This article has many facts especially about the Asian diet. Do you know where I can purchase good quality coconut oil at a reasonable price? Or do I have to go to a healthfood store?

Thank you all for your well wishes. We had a wonderful time. I quess I wanted to celebrate the gift of marraige in general and by your example, I am in great company.

...of 20 years! I can scarcely believe it. Here's to long and fulfilling marraiges!

Welcome Kaws!

Looking forward to your posts. You are going to love it here! BTW Happy Easter!

Blessings,

Can you believe it...Lent is almost over.

Happy Blessed Birthday to you, dear Becca-Anne!

Not today

Kermit Gets A Loan

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her name plate that the teller's name is Patricia Whack. So, he says, "Mrs. Whack, I'd like to get a loan to buy a boat and go on a long vacation."

Patti looks at the frog in disbelief and asks how much he wants to borrow. The frog says "$30,000." The teller asks his name and the frog says that his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's OK cause he knows the bank manager.

Patti explains that $30,000 is a substantial amount of money and that he will need to secure some collateral against the loan. She asks if he has anything he can use as collateral. The frog says, "Sure. I have this," and produces a tiny pink porcelain elephant, about half an inch

tall. Bright pink and perfectly formed. Very confused, Patti explains that she'll have to consult with the manager and disappears into a back office.

She finds the manager and says: "There is a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000. And he wants to use this as collateral." She holds up the tiny pink elephant. "I mean, what the heck is this?"

(are you ready?)

(are you sure?)

(you're gonna hate me!)

The bank manager looks back at her and says "It's a knick knack, Patti Whack. Give the frog a loan. His old man's a rolling stone."

COME ON . . .SMILE. IT'LL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD

(((((((Joan)))))))

Love you,

I know that I hold the notorious title "Threadkiller", not you.

Just visit Streams in the Desert and you'll know this is true

The Language of Roses

The Victorians believed that "our great wealth of flowers and plants can convey our sentiments without recourse of the written word." They turned flower giving into an art form, each blossom communicating a special meaning.

The next time you browse the flower shop, why not consider the meaning of the colored blooms you select:

The rose signifies love

Red rose…I love you

White rose…beauty, respect

Pink rose…youth, grace

Rose' rose…pride, shyness

Peach rose…immortality

Lavender rose…rarity

Yellow rose…friendship

Rose bud…hope, innocence

White/pink rose…unity

Single rose…simplicity

Cream rose…perfection

Coral rose…longevity

Source: http://www.victorianbride.com

edited to remove multiple posts! I have no idea how it happened...it wasn't planned. The Gremlins did it!

I'm so envious of you Southern Gardener's! The frost hasn't even left the ground here in Northern Michigan...I can only dream of gardening time!

10 laying hens! Whatta gift!

Blessings on getting your own homestead where you can lay down roots and lots of them

Sounds like an Easter surprise to me!

How fun!!

Snow, I meant outside flowers. We painted all our inside walls white and do not have a stitch of wallpaper/stencils up because we've been told "white sells" I am so sick of white bare-naked walls! Even my pictures and wreaths are packed away in storage on account of clutter doesn't sell. I cannot wait to move and personalize my home with color, dried flower arrangemnents, you name it... without being concious of what realtors think. UUUGHH!

We'll live anywhere and do just about anything to move ASAP. We can always rent or convert the 2 story garage that we built on the property into a makeshift apartment. All we need is water, and the electricity is already there.

Peacefulhome, Just as soon as this Michigan weather breaks...I am going to plant yellow annuals like marigolds and petunias. I can see where yellow is eyecatching! I already have many yellow perennials like daffidils, coreopsis and daylilies. I'll let ya know if yellow works!

IRISH BLESSING

May the road rise to meet you

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

May God be with you and bless you:

May you see your children's children.

May you be poor in misfortune,

Rich in blessings.

May you know nothing but happiness

From this day forward.

May the road rise up to meet you

May the wind be always at your back.

May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home

And may the hand of a friend always be near.

May green be the grass you walk on,

May blue be the skies above you,

May pure be the joys that surround you,

May true be the hearts that love you.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY...

Grow one for me, too!! Our home is up for sale and DH said not to grow anything that required work. All we are doing this year is annuals for color.

BTW, What color says "BUY ME!"

Someday.....

Dear AA,

Life is a gift. I pray that you'll find joy in yours.

Girl, you are loved much!

((((((Mommyof5))))))))

You've captured in words why I love this place so much!

We are a community of caring people and you are a part that makes it so special! Bless you!

I dice up potatoes nice and small.You can add onion if you like. Fry them till done, slightly crispy and add 1 can of corned beef.(I have cases of Hormel Corned Beef in storage) Mix it around till heated and wala...quick dinner at our house with hardly any fuss. My DH likes it served with fried eggs.

Lynne is precious! I'm so sorry to hear of this situation especially so close to the wedding. She will definately be in my prayers! Thanks for letting us know!

Invite Spring Early – Grow in your Basement!

BY JIM KENNARD

Now’s the time to get ready to grow your own seedlings! It’s not really difficult, and can extend your growing season by many weeks. For example, by planting brassica’s (cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower) in February in your basement under grow-lights, you can put large, sturdy transplants into your garden by the end of March or early April, and be eating them when others are just seeing them come up! However, remembering that photosynthesis, using light, heat and moisture causes plant growth, you must follow a few key natural principles very carefully, or you will be disappointed.

First, seeds must have moisture to germinate and grow. And the soil mix must be moist, but not soggy, or you'll drown the new plant, since it must also have oxygen!

Second, while heat is essential, temperatures must be maintained in a narrow range for ideal germination to occur. Most vegetable seeds germinate quickly between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. After plants are up, many of them will grow in cooler temperatures, but most all will become dormant (stop growing) at temperatures below 50 degrees.

Third, light is not necessary for seed germination, but as soon as your seedlings begin to emerge from the soil, maximum light is required immediately for proper development. Therefore, to grow in your house, make sure your plants have a strong (but not hot!) light source directly on the plants, for up to 16 hours per day. Note the pictures of two grow-light shelves. The metal one is 6-shelf Commercial Chrome Shelving, from Sam’s Club costing only $70, and will hold 20 flats of plants. Suspend shop lights with 2 cool and 2 warm 40-watt tubes 4 to 6" above the plants.

The fourth principle relates to feeding. A balanced nutrient mix of 13 minerals is essential to plants immediately after germination. Those nutrients are mineral salts and must be very dilute in the soil moisture, otherwise osmosis will cause the salt to draw the life-giving moisture out of the plants, and they will die. To ensure you never burn your plants, water seedlings daily using the "Constant Feed Solution" of one ounce (2 level tablespoons) of Weekly Feed dissolved in 3 gallons of water. For the Weekly Feed formula, go to the Gardening Techniques section at www.foodforeveryone.org, and look on the Fertilizer page.

Next, it is important to separate your small plants before their leaves begin to overlap with others', or the tiny stems will become very weak and spindly as the plants all stretch - looking for more light. By the time the plants have their first or second true leaf, this step should be completed. Failure to wait even a few hours can result in spindly, weak plants, which never recover. Transplanting seedlings into 2" 6-paks or pots will provide adequate space for them to grow an additional 2-3 weeks, depending on variety. If it's still too early to put them out into the garden by the time plant leaves are again beginning to overlap, prune the leaves, transplant again into larger pots, or separate pots, so the plant leaves always have maximum light.

Before transplanting into the garden, "harden-off" your plants outside, off the ground for 2 to3 days, to acclimate them to direct sunlight, temperature, wind, etc. This is important so the plant doesn’t have the shock of a new environment added to the shock to its root system caused by transplanting. If the weather turns cold at night, bring the plants back in the house. The temperature adjustment needs to be gradual.

For many of your plants, the pruning process does double duty. In addition to assuring maximum light, it shocks the plant mildly, causing it to pause in its growth and produce a thicker, sturdier stem. This process makes the plant much better able to endure the vicissitudes of the outside environment, such as cutworms, ants, etc. that often quickly decimate plants with weak, spindly stems.

For tall-growing plants, like tomatoes, be sure to provide small stakes tied to the plant stem, to prevent them from falling over. And with tomatoes, begin immediately to remove all sucker stems as soon as possible, to assure a single, strong stem and maximum production from your plant.

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Author:

© Jim Kennard, President

Food For Everyone Foundation

"Teaching the world to grow food one family at a time."

http://www.foodforeveryone.org/