Hi people, Lori here. I've come across another cause. please take the time to watch the video on the following website. www.getmint.com  Helping one another survive the economic times is crucial to our integrity as Americans, as Believers, as people with integrity and compassion for one another. Hard times will come to us all and it is wise to look to outside opportunities to 'store up treasure in heaven' so to speak. There are many benefits to mint oil and i encourage you to visit the website and educate yourselves on these products. Thanks for reading and I hope you will respond quickly and help make a difference.
Mint oil is mcdougall legal and vegan.

This farm desperately needs to sell 72,000 drams of oil between now
and Saturday to keep their farm.

The bank is treating them unfairly (there's a youtube video on the site) and is hoping they go down because they aren't one of the "big boys"--soy or corn.

If you can spare some change and buy some wonderful peppermint or spearmint oil,
please consider doing so.

It's great in coffee or water, wonderful
to rub on temples to prevent a headache, antidepressant in
aromatherapy, etc. It's great stuff.

Please consider helping!

Cheers,
Julie

HELP A FARMER IN NEED AND PRESERVE A PIECE OF HISTORY

As some of you may have read or heard, Crosby Mint Farm (St. Johns, MI) is under foreclosure.

Because of the historic significance and
the desire to continue producing this wonderful essential oil, your
help is needed. Please tell your friends and ask them to pass this on.

These farmers have been a mainstay of Clinton County and Friends
Forever! Please help if you possibly can.

$5 for a dram of pure peppermint or spearmint oil, and there's free shipping!

"In addition to having what appears to be the oldest surviving still
in the country, the Crosby Farms operation also appears to be the
oldest mint farm in continuous operation in the United States.

The key word here is "continuous" --- that it has cultivated and
processed mint since J.E. Crosby purchased the property before World War I."

Ephraim K. Smith, President; Heritage Productions, Inc.

Currently, there is enough essential oil inventory to pay this debt.

On November 1st the bank has the right to inventory AND equipment AND
then on August 14, 2009 they can take over the property.

77,000 DRAM BOTTLES MUST BE SOLD BY NOV. 1ST!!!

Visit www.getmint.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

hello friends,

 how i wish i could visit a faire this weekend.  last week my husband and i let go of the foster family. we see that it was the right thing to do since the same negative pattern seems to be repeating. we have exhausted our funds trying to help them get on their feet  and it makes me sad to know they may lose their 7 children to the state. they have been living (quite miraculously) at the ramada at $120 a night for that last month. please pray for this family and for me as well. my soul is heavy and i'm struggling to get on top of it. this is probably one of the only venues i can share these feelings with. i wouldn't want to add any more burden on them. anyway, thanks for your support and prayers. peace.

hi people :)
  here's the bottom line. the only people who showed up were a few friends. that's good but we didn't make any money. instead we finished putting up fencing for a new pasture area (the horses love it!) we spent some time grooming and deworming the ponies and the miniature horses. lot's of projects in progress and projects getting completed. we are content. i learned a lot about fundraising and it's hard hard hard work!! i'm exhausted!
i wouldn't trade the experience of doing the foster family fundraiser and the horse farm fundraiser for anything. i will do things differently and i will start by asking you all about your experiences doing fundraising. i could use some advise for the next time! :D send me your ideas and advise, PLEAAASSSEE!
  if anyone in the area would like to come visit, just let me know and we'll set something up. the farm is a utopia to me. i feel such peace there and a little hard work never hurt anyone. :) it is truely satisfying to come home after a long day at the farm, eat something, take a shower and sleep soundly.
  this week i plan on being in prayer a lot and working my own ground, so to speak. my house has been neglected for months now so it's time for me to get on it!
  thanks for your prayers and i'll keep you posted on what is new at the horse farm as days go on. peace & prosperity to you all.
lori ribbon

hey people!!!!

check out our myspace site....   www.myspace.com/DestinationSafeHaven

see pics of the animals and come see us this weekend for our

PONIES & PUMPKINS event!!!! thanks for your support!!

the foster fundraiser was fruitful in spite of low attendance. the musicians were awesome and we had an enjoyable day. i learned a lot about having a fundraiser. it's hard hard work!! i am exhausted but satisfied. the horse farm had no attendance due to 'Settlers Days' nearby. we got the new pasture fence put up. it took a long time but it was a gorgeous day with great cloud watching. Next week will be different. I am thankful for the experiences i've had in the last few months although it has been uncomfortable and challenging at times. i will most likely help more when there is a fundraiser going on because now i know first hand how much work it really is!

well, please keep the foster family in your prayers. Housing and an income or two is the top priority. Also, strength and keeping a positive outlook are much needed. I will be working on some new projects that are in my heart and will keep you all posted on next weekends Horse Farm Fund Raiser "Ponies & Pumpkins". Have a great week!!!