Best Laid Plans and a Contest

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
 
On the way to my son and daughter in law's home for dinner, I had to make a side trip to the emergency room. I'm writing this from my room where they graciously invited me to stay for observation...I've been complaining that the sudden drop in temperature and allergies were aggravating my asthma...then, as I was driving today, I had to call them and say that I was having trouble breathing and was going to stop at the emergency room. It turned out not to be asthma at all ..so instead of that family dinner and delicious food I ended up with a health scare and an overnight observation and a lukewarm dinner of roast beef ... I didn't think to ask my grown children to bring me a plate of turkey day leftovers!

I'm actually sitting here feeling pretty grateful that it didn't turn out to be something worse than an accumulation of fluid in one lung. I have never had such wonderful, caring people watching over me.

I'm not looking for sympathy -- although I'd surely like your prayers that I get to go home tomorrow -- my son tells me one of my dogs has already gotten into mischief at the house.

No, I'd just like your understanding that you can't see a photo of Hilda, the Amish doll I bought at Yoder's Amish Restaurant Gift Shop for the contest I promised I'd post this week on this site. I was going to take another photo of her since the other one wouldn't upload to this website and now she's home and I'm not. BUT, Hilda did appear just fine on Facebook last week so I'm hoping that you can view her there. If you're not one of my friends, just ask and when I'm home tomorrow I'll welcome you. Don't worry, the contest will run all week. I'll choose a winner from a hat next Thursday at 9 p.m.

So, I hope that you'll enter the contest so you can have Hilda sitting with your Amish books on our bookshelf...by the way, she told me that her two favorites are An Amish Christmas and An Amish Gathering! :  )  

Blessings!

Barbara (already feeling better)

Posted by Barbara Cameron at 11/26/2009 9:45 PM
Categories: An Amish Christmas, An Amish Gathering, and Hilda
Tags: Amish fiction
 

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  • 11/27/2009 3:59 AM Lois Klobucher wrote:
    Good Morning Barbara, I am so glad you are feeling better and I will Pray that you feel even better, and if I lived closer I would bring you some turkey and all the fixings. Our Thanksgiving was great with family and friends.
    I would love to win the Amish doll for my book case next to my Amish books.
    Gods Blessing to you and yours and take care
    Lois
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  • 11/27/2009 5:50 AM Erin wrote:
    Hello Barbara, I do understand asthma,the doctor said I was born wheezing.... Sorry to hear you spent Thanksgiving in the hospital,I did that for asthma too I said it was the only way I would slow down...God sure knows how to get our attention doesn't he??
    Rest and relax and count your many blessings.
    Erin
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  • 11/27/2009 6:29 AM Colleen Bartell wrote:
    Barbara, So sorry that you spent the holiday in the ER. I hope that you are feeling better today. Looking forward to seeing the photo. Colleen
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  • 11/27/2009 6:35 AM Cathy wrote:
    Oh Barbara! I sure hope you get to go home today! Bless your heart! You are in my prayers. Hope your son thinks to bring his poor momma some turkey after you do get home! Take care!
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  • 11/27/2009 8:26 AM Karla Hanns wrote:
    My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Not a very good Thanksgiving Day, however, you can be thankful that it was not a more serious problem. I would love to enter your contest to win Hilda. She is a gorgeous example of Amish craftmanship. You are in my thought. Hope you get home today.
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  • 11/27/2009 8:48 AM Cathey Buchta wrote:
    Barbara, oh my, you certainly had a Thanksgiving to remember! Praying all goes well for a speedy recovery!
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  • 11/27/2009 9:42 AM Joy wrote:
    So sorry to hear you had to spend your Thanksgiving in the hospital but so glad it wasn't something too serious.
    My daughter has asthma so I know how bad it can get. Sending prayers your way!
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  • 11/27/2009 10:18 AM Neva wrote:
    Hi, I am glad you are feeling better and that your e.r. visit was not of a more serious nature.
    I am looking forward to reading An Amish Gathering.
    Please enter me in your contest. Hilda would look great next to my collection of amish fiction.
    Thanks
    Neva
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  • 11/27/2009 2:00 PM Colleen Bartell wrote:
    I have to go back on facebook and look for that photo. I think I remember it.
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  • 11/27/2009 2:01 PM Jan-Lynn wrote:
    So sorry to hear of your misfortune. You have a sweet spirit even through your anquish. I've said a prayer you will return home tomorrow. If you were my neighbor, I'd bring you a plate from our Thanksgiving dinner. Blessings.
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  • 11/27/2009 2:16 PM Judith Rehm wrote:
    Something about you can't keep a good woman down...! Glad you're doing better - keep that up as prayers for you continue.
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  • 11/27/2009 5:16 PM Rose Goddard wrote:
    OMG- Barbara, I didn't know until now that you had/were in the hospital over night? I pray that your better today and will be able to go home tomorrow, uinless your already home now!! I'm so sorry you had to miss out on all that holiday dinner with all the yummy trimmings..

    I was able to view Hilda on facebook and I think I entered the contest there, but, if I wasn't entered there, then please enter me on here..

    And I hope yoour are doing better!
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  • 11/27/2009 7:23 PM Wendy A wrote:
    Sorry that you are not doing well. You are in my prayers.
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  • 11/27/2009 9:03 PM Jonna Marsh wrote:
    Certainly hope you're feeling better. Wish I could find the picture of the Amish doll!
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  • 11/27/2009 10:09 PM Denise Spencer wrote:
    We will pray for you Barbara that you will be home soon. Sorry to hear you had such a scare. I'm curious to know what your dog has already gotten into.
    I sure love my dogs; each one has their own personality and can be so funny.
    God Bless you and hope you feel better soon..
    Denise in NC
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  • 11/28/2009 12:20 PM Carol wrote:
    please enter me to recieve Hilda as a wonderful gift to add to my collection of amish novels and collectables. I will take wonderful care of her.
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  • 11/28/2009 7:45 PM Linda wrote:
    I've just started An Amish Christmas, and I'm already sold on the book. It's great! Fluid on the lung? That sounds serious. Glad you received the help you did! The Lord Bless you.
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  • 11/28/2009 11:27 PM Sandra Kaczanowcke wrote:
    Please enter me in the contest to win Hilda. I thought I had entered already but didn't see my comment here, so I'm commenting again, just for good measure. I think she would look quite nice next to my other Amish collectibles.
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  • 11/28/2009 11:33 PM Jonna Marsh wrote:
    Ooooooo! It would be so exciting to win an Amish doll. Keep up the good work on writing Amish books!
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  • 11/29/2009 5:28 PM Lynn Hughes wrote:
    Hi! I just became your friend on facebook. What a privilege. I love all of your books that I have read so far. I hope you are on the road to recovery. I would be absolutely thrilled to win the Amish doll. Please pick me!! I am recovering from shoulder surgery so this would make my recovery smoother. Thanks, Lynn Hughes
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  • 11/30/2009 3:45 PM Nita Carter wrote:
    Hi Barbara I hope this is where I enter the contest for Hilda. I enjoy the websites you girls have set up. I love to read about the Amish way of life. Keep the books coming.
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  • 11/30/2009 9:01 PM Barbara Cameron wrote:
    Thank you everyone for writing to say you hoped I'd feel better soon! I truly appreciated the messages and prayers.

    Sometimes we need a "wake-up" call and I was very lucky to get one -- and to get such amazing medical providers who showed such caring...and determination to get me to do what I should to take better care of myself.

    I didn't get to have turkey on Thanksgiving but I surely got a blessing that day.

    Take care of yourselves, okay? And thanks again!

    Barbara
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  • 12/1/2009 9:11 AM Linda Rasmussen wrote:
    So sorry to hear you spent Thanksgiving in the ER. Hope you are feeling much better and have been able to go home. I would love to win Hilda for my Amish room. I live in Upper Michigan and can't seem to find An Amish Christmas in any of the stores. Do you have a website where i can order this.
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    1. 12/1/2009 4:07 PM Barbara Cameron wrote:
      Linda,

      Yes, thanks for asking -- I'm home and feeling better!

      Any bookstore can order the book for you or you can go to www.cbd.com or www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com I don't sell the book myself or I'd never have time to write!

      I've entered you in the contest. Good luck! Maybe you'll send us photos of your Amish room some time...

      Barbara
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  • 12/2/2009 7:45 PM Marian Hull wrote:
    Hi Barbara!

    I would love to win Hilda. Thanks for the fun contests!
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  • 12/2/2009 9:11 PM Nancye Davis wrote:
    I would LOVE to win these books! Please count me in.

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
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  • 12/4/2009 3:03 PM Betty Ann Pratt wrote:
    I would love Hilda....Love my Amish books.. Keep up the good work...
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