Thank you for sharing your struggles! It’s so helpful to hear someone else emphasize how important rest is as a mom. It’s important for you and for your kids to have a rested mama. It made my heart so happy when you let your little one take the camera and to hear their little voice showing us the large pea pod and see the garden from their perspective. Much love and support to you, you are doing a great job with your children. You’re a good mom.❤
Thank you for your comment. It means so much to me. I am blessed that they want to learn how to do what I do. The best teacher is experience. I love editing the footage the kids take - seeing the world through their eyes is such a privilege.
I had to go back and watch “the video” from a year ago. Wanted to thank you. I have been struggling with some very hard things, hard questions, hard decisions. Meant a lot you were willing to openly, objectively talk it out for us.
Praying for you and your children. Comfort, peace, joy, direction and from new perspectives from Jesus. May he wrap his loving arms around you and help you heal. ❤🙏
My goodness your poppies (I think that's what the fushia and orange flowers are?) are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the real parts of life - life can be really tough sometimes and yes - especially in the season of having little loves around us. I hear you! (a stranger on the internet I know - but I wanted to reach out and say yes, you are not the only person and the raw realness is what is so sublime and beautiful - all of it is life.) Here's to the rebuild and rest.
Thank you so much for your comment. You are correct, the orange are California poppy and the pink are Icelandic poppy. (I have zillions of seeds happy to share) Embracing the challenging seasons is difficult but sometimes that ends up being the most beautiful part. Cheers!
When things get crazy for me are usually find I’m trying to put too much on my plate so I refocus take a critical look at what I’m doing and try to narrow my focus. I look at the things that benefit me and my family, the most, and the time involved in making them happen, so I’m looking for things in the garden that are going to be most productive with the least amount of work and get rid of anything that isn’t same thing with the animals. Look at the animals that provide the most benefit and the most production with the least amount of work and start trimming off the things that don’t provide the mostproduction and benefit and take more time and narrow your focus
Thank you. I so agree with you. This is my process as well. I've been consistently pulling back the reigns and trimming things out for the past year, but I think it's time for another large trimming. Taking a step back in order to move forward and thrive. 💜
I understand the tiredness. Basically being exhausted and becoming a robot, just going through the motions because you 'have to' you don't give yourself the option to rest, because this and this and this need to be done. I'm struggling with that right now. I see a meme on Facebook every so often that reads: " I want to build a life that I don't need a vacation from" if you work on it to the point where you're constantly tired, you're working way too hard and not enjoying anything. I hope you get to build that life that you don't need a vacation from
Thank you so much for sharing your struggles here and the encouraging words. I have also read that meme and I have worked hard to build such a life... and I'd say in many ways I succeeded. Life changed and now we are challenged to rebuild and readjust and find the place where we enjoy life again. I think the grieving process takes a long time when going through something like we have. The best advice that was given me was: it's okay to take time to feel the things you feel. You don't have to get over it before you are ready. I think perhaps a better aim at least for us is to find joy in all circumstances and be content despite the circumstances. Blessings to you on your own journey.
@@EsthersEden thank you and, yes, I find that if you try to get over something before you're ready, it will end up coming back to haunt you, so take all the time you need
My goodness yes, I've been wondering where you've been. Public schools are not the answer. I lived for 7 years with $0 income. When I knew no one was going to hire me ever again, I was curled up in a ball on the floor, having lost all hope. Very afraid. But about mid-way in that 7 years, I thought "wow, how am I still here?". Miraculously, day by day God gets you through it. Had to go on food stamps and with the $20 a month I got from my son was able to at least have toothpaste and bathroom tissue. Had a roof over my head through a homeless Veterans program. Buying bedsheets at Goodwill for 50¢ a piece to make my dresses. My oldest sister died in February and when trying to contact my cousin to tell him, I found out he had died in July of 2022. And my son's father who was helping me build a fence and arbor died "unexpectedly" a few weeks ago. I was waiting to hear from him to work another day on the fence when the Coroner came by the house looking for my son since he's Mark's "next-of-kin". I still can't believe he won't ever be coming back.😢 Focus on your family. They're ALL that matters in life.
@@EsthersEden Have you heard the buzz about something big happening on July 15th or 16th? Remote viewers, a true psychic (a German that's been giving Edgar Cayce like health advice since he was 11), and even Clif "Woo-Woo" High. Maybe the world's gonna blow up and we won't have any more worries. They also said it could be a GOOD big event but what are the odds of that in today's world? Sorry, I came out of the womb an angry pessimist. 😂
I do my best to ignore the buzz... I find most of the time it's just fear based and doesn't help. I do everything I can to live an encouraging life that is full of good things. If a big event comes to pass then I will make my way through it like I do everything else. One step at a time. 😃 I am a realist - I try to see the best in all things while paying attention to the worst. It's a balance.
It was great to meet you at the MHC! I came back to Western WA to a nasty fight with C*vid 😳 Not sure what all you're referencing (the video a year back) because until we met last weekend, I didn't know you did UA-cam. I once had a channel about this size. I found the time consumption to make good videos completely overtook what I was good at-writing action novels. So I shut it down entirely. I fell for the "multiple income streams" trap. You're probably figuring out what I did-there's no such thing as a passive income stream. It all takes a lot of work! And that takes time from something else. Hang in there, my young friend! 👊🏻 - Pat/"Austin Chambers"
Oh no! Im so sorry to hear you got sick. I hope you are all healed up now and able to get back to what you love doing. It truly was a pleasure meeting you. Oh yes... I absolutely feel it.... doing my best to listen to God and find where He wants me to be. I'm happy to put in the work for the right thing. Praying God reveals exactly what that is. Blessings to you and your lovely wife. I look forward to reading more of your work.
The more I think about you saying public schools, well I can't say or they will probably delete my comment. But at this point in the world, a person would have to be out of their ever loving mind to do that. Unless you just hate your children.
I appreciate your perspective. I think all things need to be considered when trying to do the right thing. I am prayerfully moving forward with our lives. And I will have a video soon on what we land on.
Thank you for sharing your struggles! It’s so helpful to hear someone else emphasize how important rest is as a mom. It’s important for you and for your kids to have a rested mama. It made my heart so happy when you let your little one take the camera and to hear their little voice showing us the large pea pod and see the garden from their perspective. Much love and support to you, you are doing a great job with your children. You’re a good mom.❤
Thank you for your comment. It means so much to me. I am blessed that they want to learn how to do what I do. The best teacher is experience. I love editing the footage the kids take - seeing the world through their eyes is such a privilege.
Great video work, Maggie! Praying for God's peace, rest, and direction for each of you!! Love you!!💕
Thanks you! Maggie will be so excited for the compliment. She loves filming. Love you too!!
I had to go back and watch “the video” from a year ago. Wanted to thank you. I have been struggling with some very hard things, hard questions, hard decisions. Meant a lot you were willing to openly, objectively talk it out for us.
I appreciate your comment so much. Thank you. One step at a time. We will make it through.
Praying for you and your children. Comfort, peace, joy, direction and from new perspectives from Jesus. May he wrap his loving arms around you and help you heal. ❤🙏
Thank you so much.
My goodness your poppies (I think that's what the fushia and orange flowers are?) are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the real parts of life - life can be really tough sometimes and yes - especially in the season of having little loves around us. I hear you! (a stranger on the internet I know - but I wanted to reach out and say yes, you are not the only person and the raw realness is what is so sublime and beautiful - all of it is life.) Here's to the rebuild and rest.
Thank you so much for your comment. You are correct, the orange are California poppy and the pink are Icelandic poppy. (I have zillions of seeds happy to share) Embracing the challenging seasons is difficult but sometimes that ends up being the most beautiful part. Cheers!
When things get crazy for me are usually find I’m trying to put too much on my plate so I refocus take a critical look at what I’m doing and try to narrow my focus. I look at the things that benefit me and my family, the most, and the time involved in making them happen, so I’m looking for things in the garden that are going to be most productive with the least amount of work and get rid of anything that isn’t same thing with the animals. Look at the animals that provide the most benefit and the most production with the least amount of work and start trimming off the things that don’t provide the mostproduction and benefit and take more time and narrow your focus
Thank you. I so agree with you. This is my process as well. I've been consistently pulling back the reigns and trimming things out for the past year, but I think it's time for another large trimming. Taking a step back in order to move forward and thrive. 💜
I understand the tiredness. Basically being exhausted and becoming a robot, just going through the motions because you 'have to' you don't give yourself the option to rest, because this and this and this need to be done. I'm struggling with that right now. I see a meme on Facebook every so often that reads: " I want to build a life that I don't need a vacation from" if you work on it to the point where you're constantly tired, you're working way too hard and not enjoying anything. I hope you get to build that life that you don't need a vacation from
Thank you so much for sharing your struggles here and the encouraging words. I have also read that meme and I have worked hard to build such a life... and I'd say in many ways I succeeded. Life changed and now we are challenged to rebuild and readjust and find the place where we enjoy life again. I think the grieving process takes a long time when going through something like we have. The best advice that was given me was: it's okay to take time to feel the things you feel. You don't have to get over it before you are ready. I think perhaps a better aim at least for us is to find joy in all circumstances and be content despite the circumstances. Blessings to you on your own journey.
@@EsthersEden thank you and, yes, I find that if you try to get over something before you're ready, it will end up coming back to haunt you, so take all the time you need
My goodness yes, I've been wondering where you've been.
Public schools are not the answer.
I lived for 7 years with $0 income. When I knew no one was going to hire me ever again, I was curled up in a ball on the floor, having lost all hope. Very afraid. But about mid-way in that 7 years, I thought "wow, how am I still here?". Miraculously, day by day God gets you through it. Had to go on food stamps and with the $20 a month I got from my son was able to at least have toothpaste and bathroom tissue. Had a roof over my head through a homeless Veterans program. Buying bedsheets at Goodwill for 50¢ a piece to make my dresses.
My oldest sister died in February and when trying to contact my cousin to tell him, I found out he had died in July of 2022. And my son's father who was helping me build a fence and arbor died "unexpectedly" a few weeks ago. I was waiting to hear from him to work another day on the fence when the Coroner came by the house looking for my son since he's Mark's "next-of-kin". I still can't believe he won't ever be coming back.😢
Focus on your family. They're ALL that matters in life.
Thank you so much for your perspective and comment. I'm so sorry for all the loss you have experienced. May God bless you and keep you.
@@EsthersEden
Have you heard the buzz about something big happening on July 15th or 16th? Remote viewers, a true psychic (a German that's been giving Edgar Cayce like health advice since he was 11), and even Clif "Woo-Woo" High. Maybe the world's gonna blow up and we won't have any more worries. They also said it could be a GOOD big event but what are the odds of that in today's world? Sorry, I came out of the womb an angry pessimist. 😂
I do my best to ignore the buzz... I find most of the time it's just fear based and doesn't help. I do everything I can to live an encouraging life that is full of good things. If a big event comes to pass then I will make my way through it like I do everything else. One step at a time. 😃 I am a realist - I try to see the best in all things while paying attention to the worst. It's a balance.
@@EsthersEden
Ignore "the buzz"? Wow. In that case, you're going to get what you deserve. I'm out.
It was great to meet you at the MHC! I came back to Western WA to a nasty fight with C*vid 😳 Not sure what all you're referencing (the video a year back) because until we met last weekend, I didn't know you did UA-cam. I once had a channel about this size. I found the time consumption to make good videos completely overtook what I was good at-writing action novels. So I shut it down entirely. I fell for the "multiple income streams" trap. You're probably figuring out what I did-there's no such thing as a passive income stream. It all takes a lot of work! And that takes time from something else. Hang in there, my young friend! 👊🏻 - Pat/"Austin Chambers"
Oh no! Im so sorry to hear you got sick. I hope you are all healed up now and able to get back to what you love doing. It truly was a pleasure meeting you. Oh yes... I absolutely feel it.... doing my best to listen to God and find where He wants me to be. I'm happy to put in the work for the right thing. Praying God reveals exactly what that is. Blessings to you and your lovely wife. I look forward to reading more of your work.
The more I think about you saying public schools, well I can't say or they will probably delete my comment. But at this point in the world, a person would have to be out of their ever loving mind to do that. Unless you just hate your children.
I appreciate your perspective. I think all things need to be considered when trying to do the right thing. I am prayerfully moving forward with our lives. And I will have a video soon on what we land on.