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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  God Laid THIS in My Lap  |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 08:22:38 AM
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Those of you who know me well know I have a bunch of balls I'm juggling right now - master gardener, homeschool, the blog, and those pesky little things like laundry.
So God, in His infinite wisdom and sense of humor, planted a seed in my brain. Because as my aunt always says, if you want something done, you give it to a busy person because they know how to get things done.
As some of you may have heard, the town of Harrisburg, IL, was flattened about a month ago by an F4 tornado. That's the same size tornado that flattened Yazoo, MS, Joplin, MO, and Tuscaloosa, AL. FEMA turned the residents down for assistance. Yep, flat out told them no. Other towns in Michigan and Ohio got the same answer. Our governor, Governor Quinn, said "wait a minute!" and he appealed. But he lost. FEMA again said "no."
This has been on my heart just so heavily. And you know I'm not a farmgirl who will sit idly by (check out the craftivism challenges if you are interested). I remember reading about a lady who asked crafters to make sock monkeys for the kids who are now homeless in Texas after the wildfires. So God said to me "you could do sock bunnies for the kids in Harrisburg."
I need prayers, sisters, for logistics. I can post here and on my blog. I know my sisters and my readers/followers will make a boatload of bunnies. I can collect them at my house. I even found a name of a pastor at a church in Harrisburg (whom I'm calling today to see if they're even interested). How do I contribute my own skills, and coordinate everything else, and then finally, how do I get the bunnies to Harrisburg? Like I said - logistics. Feels kinda like a UPS commercial, huh?
So please pray. I know that if God brings you to it, He'll bring you through it. I'm just trying to honor His will here.
Thanks ladies, and have a great day!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 10:50:38 AM
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Ann- keeping you and this project in my prayers- let us know how to help, very very willing!
You have such a wonderful heart and yes we are together on serving Him!!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 12:29:10 PM
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Bless your soul Ann. What a wonderful way to be "busy"!
I wouldnt doubt that perhaps if you contacted a local "fed ex" ground service and explained what you are trying to do that perhaps they would deliver them for free or a minimal charge. Most Fed Ex Ground routes are privately owned, kind of like a franchise of sorts, and I would bet that there is a driver out there who also has a heart of gold like yours!
Thank you for being you!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 2:48:12 PM
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So, I took a chance on the name of a church in the Huffington Post article. Called them this morning, and talked to a wonderful lady named Mabel. If we can get the bunnies to them, they will take care of the rest. This is what happens when you speak God's name to a mountain - it crumbles down to the ground.
I posted this as a craftivism challenge in the Stitching forum - please come take a look if you'd like to help. Rather than have folks ship the bunnies to me, and then ship them again to the church, I posted the church's address.
We'll see what the Lord does next...
Thanks for your continued prayer!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 06:53:23 AM
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Ann honey, you are amazing. I know you'll make a great success of this and comfort a lot of kids! Prayers sent forth!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2012 : 1:38:16 PM
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The sock bunny tutorial is up on the blog for those who'd like to make one or a dozen. We've got 7 done, only 93 to go. There's also a glove bunny, if you'd rather make one of them instead.
We are simply looking for any handcrafted (knit, crochet, sew, etc.) bunny. Each bunny must be sent in a plastic bag (to keep them clean), labeled "Ages 3 and under" or "Ages 4+". Those bunnies that have button eyes and other choking hazzards should be marked for the over 4 crowd. Also, these little hoppers need to be mailed directly to the church no later than Monday, and should be sent Priority Mail, just in case. The church's address is on my blog, and also here on the forum in the Stitching Room under Bonus Craftivism Challenge.
Thanks so much for your continued prayers!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2012 : 07:25:39 AM
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Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2012 : 7:52:05 PM
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Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2012 : 06:13:29 AM
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Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2012 : 07:28:59 AM
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Today is the last day to mail these out, so if you can find time to make a quick one and get it shipped, we'd greatly appreciate it!
So far, we have a commitment of 8. We need 100. That's still a long way to go.
Prayers and bunnies are desperately needed!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2012 : 07:42:11 AM
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Sorry - I just realized I had a mistake in the original post! Bunnies with choking hazzards should be marked for the over 4 crowd! I had meant that they should be marked to WARN the under 3 crowd. OMG, what we type when we are in a hurry!
Please be praying that our 8 stuffed bunnies multiply like real bunnies - we are so short!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 07:13:45 AM
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5 bunnies on their way to Harrisburg - please pray that they multiply like real bunnies. We were hoping to get 100.
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2012 : 11:25:22 AM
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Just talked to the pastor of the First Church of God down in Harrisburg. Mine was the only package to arrive. Meaning out of 100 rabbits needed, they only received 5.
I can't believe that after putting this up all over here on the farm, and on my blog, and on every blog hop I could put Righteous on, that mine was the only package. Wow. Feeling very deflated. Wondering how/when/if I can squeeze in a few more somehow. There is no way I can do all 100 by myself.
If you can find time this week, please make one and send it.
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 07:46:43 AM
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Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 2:46:01 PM
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Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2012 : 05:51:21 AM
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Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7583 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7583 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2012 : 8:43:25 PM
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My prayers for you....
"When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another" Helen Keller |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 11:58:14 AM
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More bunnies really needed! Please help!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: God Laid THIS in My Lap |
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God Laid THIS in My Lap
