tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post5146121152069103737..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Bluebirds Farmhouse.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13392147031374753242018-08-24T09:49:58.036-07:002018-08-24T09:49:58.036-07:00How wonderful for you. Your story of Linda was so ...How wonderful for you. Your story of Linda was so sad. What a callous thing for a husband to say. At least she is remembered by you :). <br />Enjoy your new chapter.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948148571415167380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54747903867137384032018-08-18T09:57:53.482-07:002018-08-18T09:57:53.482-07:00What a wonderful blessing! I am so very happy for ...What a wonderful blessing! I am so very happy for you. GOD is faithful and He provides so much more than we can ever dream. <br />XOXO<<br />MarybethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61767876345624260932018-08-07T14:17:34.782-07:002018-08-07T14:17:34.782-07:00Oh wow this is so exciting for you and Andy. The f...Oh wow this is so exciting for you and Andy. The farm looks great and cant wait to see more photos and what you do to make it yours. It is my dream too, I would love a small farmhouse to grow my food and potter around.....one day.<br />Have fun with this new stage in your life it will be amazing. Debbie.xxDebbie Leverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697364796071268775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25801729311619052018-08-07T03:29:53.678-07:002018-08-07T03:29:53.678-07:00Beautiful Annabel,
I love everything you have sh...Beautiful Annabel, <br /><br />I love everything you have shared so far. Even I am getting excited for your move. So much change ahead for you and the family.<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />Tania xxx<br /><br />Ps I have been a bit absent around the blogging world lately, mostly because life seems to be so busy :)Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54008728238734884632018-08-05T17:05:40.003-07:002018-08-05T17:05:40.003-07:00Dear Bridge,
Thank you for all your encouragement!...Dear Bridge,<br />Thank you for all your encouragement!<br />We will have an orchard in and veggie garden asap. Our first outside things are clean up and fire preparedness. Then I cant wait to be planting! I am so excited!<br />I am sorry about your income cut! I dont know how this is occurring but look into everything i.e. any benefits you could possibly get, any tax breaks, anything. Many people do work work work and it is all spent and they have debt and rather than make a profit they made a loss. This appears very common. Also possibly join the local buy sell swap FB and other pages... you will likely see local fruit, goods, plants etc all at bargain prices or even free. And pray... I believe that in the times we are in now God is really blessing those that remain with him so ask for what you need and want. I know that sounds obvious but we often forget to ask. I cant wait to show you more of the farmhouse! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70687653003047769962018-08-05T16:53:31.286-07:002018-08-05T16:53:31.286-07:00Dear Sherri, Thank you! We found the oven manual...Dear Sherri, Thank you! We found the oven manual on the internet. Andy printed it out so now I have the whole manual! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44703549206792493302018-08-05T13:09:31.494-07:002018-08-05T13:09:31.494-07:00Oh my gosh, Annabel! I am so, so, so, so excited f...Oh my gosh, Annabel! I am so, so, so, so excited for you. I feel so happy for you. I feel very sad for Linda, but it it lovely to think that she lives onion some way, through your heart and the way you live. Her influence will carry on in future generations. The move will be the BEST, I think it is incredible that this whole time you have been 'preparing' and now the time has come to put it all in action. I think life will be a lot happier and calmer in the countryside. It really is magnificent- that view and wow, that stove. I'm thinking of your future orchards and vege gardens and chickens! It will be lovely. I can't wait to hear about it. I really thought about what you said and funnily enough, in a way I have been preparing here. I found out that as of next ear our income will be cut. It will mean more preparedness on my part and I see it as extending my homemaking skills. I really plan on developing my skills. Thank you. Because without the support on here and this blog, I wouldn't feel so strong and positive. I don't get this support much from where I live. It's all work, work, work and consume! I feel so grateful to be part of this community and it has changed my life. Sending you love. Lots of love, BridgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47217759308107003662018-08-05T08:21:37.189-07:002018-08-05T08:21:37.189-07:00Thank you Annabel. She was raised by a stay-at-hom...Thank you Annabel. She was raised by a stay-at-home, homeschooling mother (me!) but we all need all the help and encouragement we can get. I, too, love Laine's letters. Thanks for reminding me.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65458451597080819752018-08-05T01:37:15.383-07:002018-08-05T01:37:15.383-07:00I am excited for you Annabel. A wonderful new jour...I am excited for you Annabel. A wonderful new journey ahead for you. I would be keeping that oven too, I think it looks wonderful. <br /><br />Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8198335422942086162018-08-04T17:54:42.352-07:002018-08-04T17:54:42.352-07:00Dear Deborah, Thank you so much! One of the bes...Dear Deborah, Thank you so much! One of the best things for your daughter would be to read Laines Letters. They helped me more than anything else when the kids were small. I have a section in the index and links to her letters are there. I hope and pray she is strong enough to follow her convictions... she just needs to find others doing the same even if it is online. It is totally possible to do and be financially much better off too. Many people dont mention that wage -tax-child care- work related expenses = zero. While you can save more than that being at home! Thanks so much for your encouragement.... I am going to be back at the farmhouse on Wednesday now so I can finally take inside photos! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87137933378888788392018-08-04T16:28:01.487-07:002018-08-04T16:28:01.487-07:00This is so exciting Annabel! I loved reading this ...This is so exciting Annabel! I loved reading this and all the heartfelt comments by your long-time readers who are so happy for you. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures too. I'm so thankful for the women like yourself and your friend Linda who are brave enough to stay home despite the pressure to go to work. My daughter wants to stay home when she has babies, and is already feeling pressure that she's being "selfish" because she won't be contributing to the family income!!! Can you believe that? (Not from her husband, thankfully, who feels the same as she does). I've told her about your blog and others that are so encouraging for women at home. You are doing an important service here. xo DeborahDeborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82774603499446465022018-08-03T23:05:43.488-07:002018-08-03T23:05:43.488-07:00Dear Gaila,
Thanks so much! I am heading back thi...Dear Gaila, <br />Thanks so much! I am heading back this Tuesday so I will be able to take a heap of photos! <br />Well done on the canning! And for doing enough to share! <br />I had an aunt who still lived home at 99. She still did afternoon tea for friends. She lived to 104! <br />Your husbands Grandma sounds just great! <br />Thank you Gaila, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25128421395718774632018-08-03T18:30:43.791-07:002018-08-03T18:30:43.791-07:00Oh Annabel I am so excited for you ! I can't w...Oh Annabel I am so excited for you ! I can't wait to see pictures of your new home! Love the cook stove it's going to be so much fun to cook and bake on! I have been canning green beans up a storm ...so far I have canned 60 pints and 45 half pints some of the half pints are going to elderly relatives who mo longer can but love home canned green beans. My husband's grandmother is one of them. Every birthday we give her home canned foods at 99 (not kidding on the age) she still lives at home and enjoys receiving food for her birthday. We all give her a variety of things knowing she loves receiving them. Thank you fpr all the inspiration on gift giving... wonderful weekend !!! Gaila in the NW Gailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972025825370280143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91103600873894715992018-08-02T17:57:25.196-07:002018-08-02T17:57:25.196-07:00Dear Fiona, Thank you! You had a big week too! I...Dear Fiona, Thank you! You had a big week too! I cant wait to show you more. And I cant wait to hear about your next move! It is a busy time for us both! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-76268882477063078192018-08-01T18:16:41.366-07:002018-08-01T18:16:41.366-07:00Dear Patti, Thank you! You must have seen on insta...Dear Patti, Thank you! You must have seen on instagram! I often post early glimpses there! <br />Oh this will be a big trip for you! Good luck with checking out what are your best and wisest options. I hope it becomes clear. This is a foundation step for your plans!<br />Thank you for your encouraging words. I understand what you are saying. The world has gone mad and even today with my very limited keeping track of things kind of media exposure I saw the maddest maddest things that are pure evil! But I realise now we are wasting our time trying to fit in with the world... and the media has an agenda... when in truth most people are good and decent, wonderful and hard working but we dont hear that. So we are building on lives of goodness and encouragement and I am so glad you find this helpful to you. It blesses my heart to read the blogs I follow like A Working Pantry and others that people are so good! I need this too... With love and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-68292335366474048892018-08-01T18:11:40.609-07:002018-08-01T18:11:40.609-07:00Dear Gram, Thank you! Well done! Going agains th...Dear Gram, Thank you! Well done! Going agains the popular way is hard. I used to have Proverbs 31 on my fridge so I saw it every day. I must do that again. Now Im older I still look to Laines Letters and also to the older women Bible verses like Titus 2. But Proverbs 31 will always be my absolute favourite! Many thanks Gram for your kind words. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11358167947965444532018-08-01T18:09:23.481-07:002018-08-01T18:09:23.481-07:00Dear Leanne, Sure! I could do with some help. Ar...Dear Leanne, Sure! I could do with some help. Are you good at gardening!? <br />Its cold here and blowing a gale today too. Weather warnings. Truthfully I am inside staying warm.<br />Thanks so much! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46355215610002889102018-08-01T18:07:59.704-07:002018-08-01T18:07:59.704-07:00Thanks so much Karen!xxx
Thanks so much Karen!xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25790340100957822042018-08-01T18:07:35.730-07:002018-08-01T18:07:35.730-07:00Dear Phyllis,
Thank you! Now that you mention it ...Dear Phyllis,<br />Thank you! Now that you mention it you are right... old jars like mine, old bowls and the things I love... they will look so good in this kitchen! <br />We were all told we needed careers and it was as if our Mothers and Grandmothers had wasted their time and talents. What a fat lie that was! My Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers and Mum worked so hard and made huge impacts! The impact is still going! <br />I can wait to show you more Phyllis. Also I cant wait to be settled in and back to crafts and sewing. For now my creativity will be settling things up and setting up the garden etc. But soon I will have a craft room! I cant wait. I imagine you are working on beautiful things as usual! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86482729882386427102018-08-01T17:32:08.697-07:002018-08-01T17:32:08.697-07:00Dear Pat, Oh thank you I didnt even notice that ty...Dear Pat, Oh thank you I didnt even notice that typo. I better fix that. Well thank you for commenting! Welcome too! I agree it is not so sunny just now. Today in Adelaide it is blowing a gail also. <br />Many thanks! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-15765266230934252262018-08-01T17:30:24.629-07:002018-08-01T17:30:24.629-07:00Dear Ann, Thank you! I cant wait to post loads of...Dear Ann, Thank you! I cant wait to post loads of photos as we go along. We will be back there in 9 days... who's counting! lol With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13429190296591130102018-08-01T17:29:20.856-07:002018-08-01T17:29:20.856-07:00Thanks so much Stephanie! Yes never give up dream...Thanks so much Stephanie! Yes never give up dreams do come true! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8673783680186910922018-08-01T17:28:52.567-07:002018-08-01T17:28:52.567-07:00Hi Susan! Thank you so much! Really once empty th...Hi Susan! Thank you so much! Really once empty the house is ready to go. We have a stack of work like getting ready for summer, fire readiness is huge... setting up a garden etc but overall the house is amazing as it is. Of course I will be adding my style and touches. And getting more chickens asap! Thank you! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-72148253547625699152018-08-01T17:22:25.603-07:002018-08-01T17:22:25.603-07:00Thank you!! I am heading to order! xxxThank you!! I am heading to order! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67776310426774850902018-08-01T17:21:32.527-07:002018-08-01T17:21:32.527-07:00Thanks so much Brenda! xxxThanks so much Brenda! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com