Chickens for 10-20 years or more? Pull up a rockin' chair and lay some wisdom on us!

[therapydoglady]

Hi folks. Brie here. Therapydoglady called us all in this morning, as well as her attorney. Said if she gave the boys, one or both, power of attorney, then they could sign the final papers on the sale of the house and land, and she could see no other reason to hang around. Her attorney, semi-retired and a close friend, brought the papers at lunch, and all were signed and notarized by the hospital notary. We all had lunch together, she gave kisses all around and asked for a pain shot for the first time around 2:00 p.m. She stopped breathing at 4:59 p.m.

In death, as in life, she didn't mess around much. Before she had cancer, she had labled herself as the "Queen of Procrastination." But since I've known her, she was a ball of fire and got things done. We'll miss her so much, but we will remember her Joyfully, and you all should too!

Note:While sitting in her office, I noticed a row of 1" binders on her bookshelf. It was no less than 12 volumes of poetry she'd written. Each volume has about 50 poems in them. Everything from cowboy poetry, to poems about people, poems about animals, and even poems about chickens! And then there are about 10 volumes of short stories, some published, some not even proof read, but the ones I did read are great for kids. Who knew?

 

[NotAFarm]

Brie, I grew to admire your mother-in-law through this thread. She was a great story-teller and I'm not surprised to hear she put pen to paper. Your children and her other grandchildren will be blessed to read them. What a treasure! My prayer is that all of you will remember her as she wished. Please pass my condolences on to the other family members.
Her words will remain here to encourage and inspire others for years to come.......therapydoglady lives on

 

[mississippifarmboy]

Hi folks. Brie here. Therapydoglady called us all in this morning, as well as her attorney. Said if she gave the boys, one or both, power of attorney, then they could sign the final papers on the sale of the house and land, and she could see no other reason to hang around. Her attorney, semi-retired and a close friend, brought the papers at lunch, and all were signed and notarized by the hospital notary. We all had lunch together, she gave kisses all around and asked for a pain shot for the first time around 2:00 p.m. She stopped breathing at 4:59 p.m.

In death, as in life, she didn't mess around much. Before she had cancer, she had labled herself as the "Queen of Procrastination." But since I've known her, she was a ball of fire and got things done. We'll miss her so much, but we will remember her Joyfully, and you all should too!

Note:While sitting in her office, I noticed a row of 1" binders on her bookshelf. It was no less than 12 volumes of poetry she'd written. Each volume has about 50 poems in them. Everything from cowboy poetry, to poems about people, poems about animals, and even poems about chickens! And then there are about 10 volumes of short stories, some published, some not even proof read, but the ones I did read are great for kids. Who knew?

She will be missed.

Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and all her family and friends.


I'm reminded of the wording I've ordered for my own stone;

"Every man dies
Not every man really lives
I really lived"

 

[JMidJr]

Hi folks.  Brie here.  Therapydoglady called us all in this morning, as well as her attorney.  Said if she gave the boys, one or both, power of attorney, then they could sign the final papers on the sale of the house and land, and she could see no other reason to hang around.  Her attorney, semi-retired and a close friend, brought the papers at lunch, and all were signed and notarized by the hospital notary.  We all had lunch together, she gave kisses all around and asked for a pain shot for the first time around 2:00 p.m.  She stopped breathing at 4:59 p.m.

In death, as in life, she didn't mess around much.  Before she had cancer, she had labled herself as the "Queen of Procrastination."  But since I've known her, she was a ball of fire and got things done.  We'll miss her so much, but we will remember her Joyfully, and you all should too!

Note:While sitting in her office, I noticed a row of 1" binders on her bookshelf.  It was no less than 12 volumes of poetry she'd written.  Each volume has about 50 poems in them. Everything from cowboy poetry, to poems about people, poems about animals, and even poems about chickens!  And then there are about 10 volumes of short stories, some published, some not even proof read, but the ones I did read are great for kids.  Who knew?

Brie,

Thank you for sharing this with us. may her poetry and your memories of her continue to bless you and your family in her passing, just as you've described her blessing you in her living. My wish for her in an earlier post is now my wish for all in the circle of her love: peace, deep peace.

 

[JMidJr]

]Regarding acorns - as an earlier post described, there are two categories of oaks,
'red oaks' and 'white oaks'. (yes, there are individual species of oaks bearing each of those common names, but the categories include species beyond those two.). The white oaks do have lower tannin levels than the red, but even they need processing to be palatable.

Here in North Central Florida, Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) is a white oak that bears the largest acorns around here. Feral hogs, Whitetailed Deer, Wild Turkeys, and a lot of small game seek those acorns out with gusto. Find one bearing and hang out there - you'll see wildlife. Water Oaks are a local Red Oak, only when other forage is scarce are they foraged upon much. Live Oak acorns are another popular Fall mast crop here.

I have no idea whether chickens will, should, or can eat acorns of any kind (newbie!). But I know with certainty that Wild Turkeys do - around here anyway. Whether that's true where you live may depend upon availability of other mast crops or the particular Quercus species in your neck of the woods.

I doubt any of that will help this discussion- Wild Turkeys are not chickens. Maybe someone with information more specific to chickens will chime in yet...

 

[galanie]

Hi folks.  Brie here.  Therapydoglady called us all in this morning, as well as her attorney.  Said if she gave the boys, one or both, power of attorney, then they could sign the final papers on the sale of the house and land, and she could see no other reason to hang around.  Her attorney, semi-retired and a close friend, brought the papers at lunch, and all were signed and notarized by the hospital notary.  We all had lunch together, she gave kisses all around and asked for a pain shot for the first time around 2:00 p.m.  She stopped breathing at 4:59 p.m.

In death, as in life, she didn't mess around much.  Before she had cancer, she had labled herself as the "Queen of Procrastination."  But since I've known her, she was a ball of fire and got things done.  We'll miss her so much, but we will remember her Joyfully, and you all should too!

Note:While sitting in her office, I noticed a row of 1" binders on her bookshelf.  It was no less than 12 volumes of poetry she'd written.  Each volume has about 50 poems in them. Everything from cowboy poetry, to poems about people, poems about animals, and even poems about chickens!  And then there are about 10 volumes of short stories, some published, some not even proof read, but the ones I did read are great for kids.  Who knew?

Brie, your mother in law will be missed by many, and not least of those me. She was brave and practical, as I see by your description of her last day.

Both of my parents died of cancer. They stayed around and each dealt with it in different ways, and both had to be treated as babies and have their bottoms washed and everything else that I will not go into here. My father feared death and had to be sedated often before passing. My mother rejected sedation, and rejected the idea that she was dying, even after the stroke and everything else. Your mother in law died from cancer the best way possible. Thank God for that, and for her attitude!

May she rest in true peace, knowing she lived her live to the best of her ability and fulfilled her purpose. My prayers go out not only to her but the rest of the family. You have been blessed with a truly wonderful MIL.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Feels like time for a moment of silence.

 

[donrae]

I wish we had a head bowed icon.

That is the total embodiment of this thread--doing what needs to be done and not messing around with extras. Bless her for her preparedness, and bless those of you who knew her in life.

 

[FuzzyButtsFarm]

 

[flagirl]

Behind tears, I know God is in control.