Well. I’d say so.
South Dakota and Iowa gave me a whole new outlook and deep respect for Hog farming. I will never quite view a BLT on toast or order Ham and Eggs and take that statement lightly, EVER AGAIN!.
Last week I had the honor of hugging cute little babies that yelled for their MA in an ear splitting decibel. Not quite sure if that high note is even on the musical scale or has ever been discovered OR charted.
Hard to kiss a squirming, squealer who acts like an electric piece of spaghetti, so I settled for hugs and the suuuuuuuuwwwwwwwwwwweeeet smell of piglet breath all over me and clothes. Hats off to the Bomgaars bunch!
Next, well you had to see it to believe it. Off to the Sandbulte Farm where my friends live that sort of helped launch this whole crrrrrazzzzzzzy idea last Fall. Yep, I saw it with my very own eyes, and smelled them with my very own nose; 4,000 big, fat, inquisitive, friendly, oinking cheerful, contented, happy hogs under one roof. I believe Sister Nora was right, I’m really a Sandbulte at heart, just got left behind at the hospital and all this time I thought I was Cherokee. ha ha
May put together an entertaining CD of my Hog travels and kiss pursuits for the low, low price of 9.95. Any takers? I got about 50 great photos to share and lots of cute stuff to say. All proceeds to the Orphanage in Mexico and cafeteria building program.
I asked lots of questions, and learned from the best! Never would I have ever imagined the immense amount of dedication to good sanitation, healthy watering systems, waste disposal, and the overall care, hard work and affection witnessed as these hard devoted folks coddled and scratched behind the ears of what I have come to learn are some of the most affectionate animals on earth.
They literally crowded around us to greet, sniff, snort, say hello in PIG LATIN lol and get their ears and noses rubbed. These people are the most devoted group of farmers I have ever had the privilege to meet.
Arrived back home after a 917 mile freezing drive, me and my trusty little travel buddy Miss Snuggles, my pet Rex bunny who loves bananas and motel visits.
Spoke to many who are happy that the campaign will not lose momentum, and the canisters are still available for you folks to display and fill until April 15. Go to kissapig.info to print out a label for yourselves.
Will begin next week in pursuit of more newspaper and radio interviews. We kind of feel a bit forgotten in contrast to the recent crisis in Haiti, but in my heart I know many of you will still not overlook the little ones, homeless, hungry, without shelter in Mexico, our own neighbor.
Special thanks to a pretty young gal called Bridgit, whose favorite project” BABY “is the star of my long awaited kiss photo, a friendly family and an accommodating Hampshire who was just in the right mood to smooch. Thanks Bridgit, best of luck with future State competitions.
Special thanks to the Haverhals clan for their hospitality as my host family for the assignment in Hudson, South Dakota, and especially to the prettiest dog in the whole world……Hector.
I’ll be looking for you on Pay Pal or His Servant and Yours Ministries mailing address on the homepage.

Blessn’s to you all .
Now I am going to start unpacking my suitcases after 8,736 miles of car travel and take a longgggg nap.
Love, Granny Abby