Glad you are doing better. My BIL is gluten intolerant also.
I think practical gifts are just the best. It's something you need and will get used. For Mother's Day a few years ago, my DH got me a tiller. I love it and I use it.
Sounds like you are feeling better with all the work you have going on.
Can't wait to see pics of those hides. Sure would like to know about those rabbit hides especially. I will be processing a couple of rabbits in a few months and really want to tan the hides. I have been doing all kinds of reading but have not decided on a method yet. If you get a chance would you please share some details?
Lets see now - between you and FarmerChick making soap, Morels quilting, you and roosmom tanning hides and Beekissed plans for goose down - I will never catch up on my list of "Things I Really Want To Do". The more I read here the more I realize what I don't have time for. LOL