What I learned: good parents are priceless. Seeing your mom and dad look after you. Trying to get someone to pick you up, meeting you halfway on your walk. And seeing you look after Ziya. The makeshift bath made me tear up for some reason. Then after all of that, you still finished her Valentine gifts. Just beautiful.
Raven is so lucky she has a dad who is actually a GOOD father and not a deadbeat, physically abusive, non existent, one I unfortunately got blessed with. I sincerely hope Raven sees the many, abundant blessings that have been bestowed upon her life.
Raven you are a straight hustler and innovator. The fact that you were dealing with a crisis but still recorded it and made it interesting is so dope. May God continue to bless you!
Loved how Raven comforted Ziya when she outburst in tears because they had to leave Grandmas house. That’s building intimacy with your children. #SuchAGreatMom ♥️ #YouGoRaven
I love that your parents were so concerned. When you told us your dad was coming to meet you half way I almost shed a whole tear. That is so sweet. Having a loving family is so priceless.
Prayer for the lady who died in Tennessee we had almost a foot of snow ! She was a homeless elderly lady ! She got stuck in her wheelchair In the snow storm and unfortunately she literally froze to death ! She was a on less traveled road so due to the inclement weather and state of emergency ordered in our town no one was really out and about to see her! My heart breaks! No one should have to endure such pain! Please be grateful and pray for those who may not have the essentials of life! If you can help a less fortunate person do it! Use your able body as a service to others!
By far my favorite vlog Raven! I was touched when your mom said “no” to you walking to her house even though your grown, parents never stop being parents. And when your dad met you half way! 😭 god bless you all
Condolences to you and your loved ones. Take it day by day. Cry when needed and smile when thinking about the good times. My Dad passed away January 2020. I understand.
@@janiyah5265 I'm sorry, I thought you were calling mom a smart girl for turning the water off earlier in the video. I hadn't even gotten to the part of Ziya saying that when I left this comment. I was only mentioning this, because we went through this Texas storm too and had our pipes bust and we were told to keep the water running to prevent this from happening again. Just trying to pass it on, no hate meant.
Seeing how your mom was making things happen bought back memories🤣 living up north in the cold or having an appliance be cut off really brings out the creativity. We've used the snow to keep food cold, the car to warm blankets and or warm up every few hours, a lighter to use the stove, a generator to be able to plug in atleast 1 phone for emergencies and even took turns bundling ourselves up in 3 layers of clothes and a coat to walk to the corner store and get filling snacks to eat. You gotta do what you gotta do. I never and will never take things for granted.
I remember years and years ago something happened and our power was out for a week in the dead of winter and we were completly snowed in. Now this was in rural canada so it was cooooold. My Dad dug through our camping supplies got out a camp stove and a space heater that ran on propane and we gathered up every blanket we owned and huddled together in the living room. I remember trying to figure out random different meal combinations with the food we had. One night we had potato hash with montreal steak spice....it was actually not bad. Right after the snow lifted and we were able to dig ourselves out Dad went into the city and bought a backup generator for the house so we'd never have to deal with it again.
Your baby just broke my heart when she started crying about the situation. I know it's over now but. God just bless you and your family during this time. ❤
Through the struggle and strife...this was the best video you have put out in years. Vlog genuine no frill just you and a camera for a whole hour. Thank you Raven.
That just shows that mommy is a soldier and an amazing mommy because she wants to make sure that her baby is happy and healthy first because she makes sure she is happy and healthy❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
For everyone worrying about your future and plans , here’s a quick verse - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 💫 Don’t give up on God, cause he won’t give up on you. He is working in so many different ways. Don’t forget
I swear I'm not ranting. This year and last year taught me to not rely on the govt, congress, or the President. I've been going on Amazon and stocking up on supplies and freeze dried food that people who go camping use. The shelf life on those products are good & you dont need a stove or microwave. Imo I think those who are in charge are using US as guinea pigs for everything lately. I'm only saying all of this to hopefully motivate others to look out for theirselves and stock up too. Raven, I hope you'd considerate this as well. Stay safe! 🌻
It's a reason most of the major youtubers that's been telling us be smart, aware and prepare are all dead now or vanished it's deff something else going on hopefully everybody can get things they need to stay prepared for next time
Yes girl, we on the same boat! I’m even thinking to join a boot camp to train me in case I need to fight for my life, since I see you are woke. U understand what’s to come! Nothing happening is a global warming or anything of that nature! They know what they doing. I just subscribed to your channel because it’s nice so ser awoke people, since the majority still sleeping . God bless u
@@ladycoco473 you don't use anything. You eat it out of the package. Its precooked meals but taste fresh because its freeze dried. If you get mountain house pouches you just need boiling water.
I'm dumbfounded that the US is having this problem. I live in Canada and nothing like this happens when we have a storm. The government needs to get it together!
This isn't the whole US. It's basically just Texas because their houses were only made for hot weather apparently. Why? No clue. I don't live there. But probably everywhere else in us is okay with snow. So we were just as shocked as you guys when Texas needed help
It’s a power grid run by state government, not the feds. But similar to how there are rolling blackouts inNYC when everyone is running air. Southern states aren’t as equipped to deal with cold
41:00 Translation: “I’m sad that the snow is melting now. And I don’t want to leave grandma’s and grandpa’s house” That’s great she is close to her grandparents
The fact that you were able to still laugh at yourself and be appreciative for what you had in those horrible times was inspiring !!! Shoutout to you. Happy that you all had each other and made it through.
So glad you guys made it okay. This just goes to show EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, needs to be & stay prepared for ANYTHING in this day in time cus ✨global warming✨
I loved the rawness of this vid, no glam, no ones hair was combed for days, no one was dressed up, Chef Toni in her robe for days, Raven in the same fuzzy top for days,, . IMHO best video Ms Elyse!
I said it once, and I will say it again: It’s the authenticity for me when it comes to Raven’s content!!! We love you girl!! I’m glad your ok with everything going on in Texas🥺❤️😘
You need to get a generator for emergencies !!! My family has about 3 in my house, they always come in clutch during emergencies like these as a source of electricity. Love from New York 🗽❤️
Ms Toni reminds me of my mom. She passed away when I was 10. My mom would make anything work in any situation. Hurricane Andrew in the early 90s messed up south Florida so bad. We were out of power for days and days. But my mom grilled up different meat and cooked big breakfasts for us and some neighbors. We did have gas though. I miss her seeing your mom. Ms Toni is very wholesome and humble.
Fellow So Flo native here 🌞 I remember hurricane power outages being fun as a kid as well because our parents had to make it fun. Just wanted to comment to say your mother sounded amazing, and I am so sure your mom is smiling from above hearing how fondly you think of those memories 💕
Girl I feel your pain. My saving grace was that I live near two big hospital so I had heat and electricity (on the same electric grid and them). I am so glad that you guys didn't have major damage to your houses and that everyone was safe.
So glad you were able to document this journey. My heart goes out to everyone who had to experience this. Glad God was able to keep you and your family/neighbors safe 🖤
This whole video was so entertaining and eye opening at the same time. I’m glad you all are okay! And OMGGGGG I’m so glad Ziya is still loving her custom tumbler from me and that you all get good use out of them. As a small business owner this makes my heart smile so much! ❤️
Texas government and leaders handled this situation so poorly. All I could think about was folks with disabilities, my goodness. Glad it didn’t last too long but, it was long enough
"I'm calling daddy"! Regardless of what y'all were dealing with, I'm glad to hear that y'all, you and your family are doing okay, thankfully you didn't get any major issues that occurred, and although you walked your parents was nearby. My heart and prayers went out and still goes out to those who are in Texas or near that area! Although everything may be back, I still hope that everyone is just staying safe and being mindful of others! Be grateful for what you have because it could always be worse.
Suggest getting a generator, large bottles of water (e.g. 5 or more liters), canned food, manual can opener, camping stove and propane tanks for it. Glad to see you all managed reasonably well! Love from Ontario, Canada
So glad you all are okay. Also LOVE that you and your neighbors and parents neighbors all look out for each other! That’s what community is all about!!
So grateful that you have the village that you have! Love the bond between your family! Glad you all didn't get the worse of it all! Much love & light!
Raven i would consider an emergency kit if anything like this should ever happen again. (Canned goods, batteries, flashlights, candles, blankets, bottled water, etc) this is how we survive on the east coast when its hurricane season
@@cassandra8467 you can't cook on a bbq inside (carbon monoxide) and you don't want to go outside in the freexing cold to cook your food. Besides her BBQ runs on natural gas and her gas was out.
@@SjofnBM1989 we like to use bbq in the driveway to cook as needed or gAs grill with portable/refillable propane tanks. No natural gas source needed for those
Please check your local law because it's against the law to leave your pet unattended during a natural disaster in Florida. You must take your pet with you when leaving your home.
Wow, watching your video is making me re-live this entire experience from just 2 weeks ago. So thankful that you and your family are doing much better. My heart and prayers remain with my fellow Texans still recovering from our winter storm experience.
Us new yorkers dealt with so much more snow & never have to experience anything like that which goes to show how much we shouldn’t take things for granted. It was crazy to see on the news
Raven is deadass like an old friend she was like “y’all know how I am with cars” and I was like “mmhhhmm” like a southern mama, flashbacks to when Ziya was really small and she bosses up and got over her drivers anxiety ❤️❤️❤️😩😩😩😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💓💓💓💓
I’m so glad that you and your family are ok. I must say, this is a great inside view/documentary of what’s been going on in Texas over the last few weeks. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.❤️
Wow, what an experience! Thank God for parents, especially the ones who know how to survive in situations like this. Happy you guys had no significant damage and all is well now. You may want to look into getting a back up generator.
Ive been a Michigan resident all my life so I’m used to the cold BUT, even with that being said, extreme below freezing weather is A LOT-its actually the freaking worse. So, I can’t imagine being a southerner all my life then bam 💥 a snow apocalypse hits with no warning. Southern states just don’t have the infrastructure to handle freezing weather. My heart goes out to all Texans that had to endure this. I’m glad things are going back to normal. 🖤
once your parents have gotten the living room fully dry again they need to have someone come and investigate for potential mold that could have formend in/behind the walls - that can be a serious health hazard
I lived through this iceapocalypse in this city it was tough for me, I've never stood on line for almost an hour to check out at the grocery store, shelves were 90% empty, bottled water was literally a prized possession, I was freezing in my apt. I'm grateful for everything, was able to assist at a center that were distributing basic essential donations.
Hey Raven, glad you & your family have done well throughout this debacle. Looking forward to the survival/prepper Raven vlogs to come! Maybe it can be a series that your & your mom put together to inform others of the best things to have & do. I think that’s a cool content idea. Blessings to you guys!
We couldn't even do that we were blacked out for 3 days. We put gas in both cars and warm up in the car. We had water strangely even hot water the whole time but no electricity or rolling blackouts.
My parents, siblings, and family are all located in Louisiana and Texas. I knew the winter storm hit hard for them but this video really proved how bad it actually was. I’m so glad you all are safe.
Raven you're so smart! I've seen so many people who didn't know what to do and you figured out all of the main things to remember in a snowstorm by yourself.
Beautiful house you've really been blessed. I live how you express how uncomfortable this had made you, yet I still sense your grateful even in spite of.
The flashbacks I’m having watching this 😣 (I’m in Dallas). I’m glad you were able to vlog this experience though! Everyone was macGuyver-ing everything to eat,stay warm,bathe,etc. It’s the resilience for me 💪🏾🙌🏾🇨🇱
Wow. The little things are so precious. You can lose everything instantly. Thank god you guys made it work and are ok. Thanks for sharing this experience. I am for sure thankful for what I have and the little things I do do here in the city of Chicago. Youre so strong and an amazing mom. Now get back to your life and keep killing it.
Raven you are so lucky to have a Dad like yours he not only helped you be he helped the neighbors. Can I adopt him and mom is great too!! Glad you guys are good!
Raven you already know my prayers went up for the whole Family & all the good people around the way... Thank GOD everyone made it through this storm safe. Chef Toni hooked that meal with authority & Dad wrapped in those pipes like a Professional, Great Job Dad!!! #StayBlessed...🌸🌷🌸
Girl, we're in Houston. We had now power for over 48 hours and I had a 10 month old. I could literally see my own breathe in the house and decided to go stay with my sister in law. Went back to the house to find out we had 2 busted pipes so here goes 2.5 months of repair
This was such a good long vlog. I've been through this before and it is not the worst thing but a challenge to do without water especially. I love how you show us "everything" in a real way... you keep it real basically. Not always glamorous like some on these platforms do. It make you seem more genuine and so relatable and I want to watch your vlogs more because is makes me not worry about how I look all the time. We weren't born with makeup so I don't know why I worry about it at all. Thanks for sharing Raven.
Tiffany Tillett that’s interesting. It was my understanding that solar panels are able to hold a charge to be used when there is no sun, because obviously every day is not sunny. I live in the northeast where we get snow regularly and solar panels are fairly prevalent. Depending on the type of panel you have is how much charge you’re able to hold.
@@TheAnonymous1912 from what they said, you have to pay for extra infrastructure in order to do that and not everyone does. Not sure what the cost difference is
This a hard time for everyone living in Texas we don’t have water I live in Texas we don’t have water our school made a donation to families who don’t have food and water
So glad you guys made it thru that. Where I live the freezing weather is normal so it doesn’t really phase us & our homes are build to be able to handle the fluctuations in weather. But for you guys to have never delt w/that before I’m glad you & your family were able to survive. Crazy things happening in the world.
Why did Ziya check you twice 🤣 First about not bringing Bougie in a carrier with you. Secondly letting the water run. Smart child. My daughter checks me often 🤷🏾♀️😩🤣🤣🤣
Because Ziya is like her momma. She cares about other people in her life…not just herself. Also I have a tip(to not go against a 4 year old)but people will tell you that if you do have running water…when you aren’t using it, try to just let it drip if it’s freezing outside because just shutting it off completely…in freezing temperatures; could cause a pipe to bust.
What I learned: good parents are priceless. Seeing your mom and dad look after you. Trying to get someone to pick you up, meeting you halfway on your walk. And seeing you look after Ziya. The makeshift bath made me tear up for some reason. Then after all of that, you still finished her Valentine gifts. Just beautiful.
Yes it’s beautiful to see
Her dad going to help the neighbors with their water is what really made my heart happy. They're an all around awesome family! #RealLifeGoals
Raven is so lucky she has a dad who is actually a GOOD father and not a deadbeat, physically abusive, non existent, one I unfortunately got blessed with. I sincerely hope Raven sees the many, abundant blessings that have been bestowed upon her life.
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Raven’s parents really are ultra supportive! 🥰❤️
Although this was a bad experience, it was cool to see a vlog of it. Especially with all the positive energy displayed.
Raven you are a straight hustler and innovator. The fact that you were dealing with a crisis but still recorded it and made it interesting is so dope. May God continue to bless you!
Loved how Raven comforted Ziya when she outburst in tears because they had to leave Grandmas house. That’s building intimacy with your children. #SuchAGreatMom ♥️ #YouGoRaven
I love that your parents were so concerned. When you told us your dad was coming to meet you half way I almost shed a whole tear. That is so sweet. Having a loving family is so priceless.
Love how instead of complaining you remained humble & relaxed. I'm so sorry for everyone who experienced this. Everything in life is unpredictable.
Prayer for the lady who died in Tennessee we had almost a foot of snow ! She was a homeless elderly lady ! She got stuck in her wheelchair In the snow storm and unfortunately she literally froze to death ! She was a on less traveled road so due to the inclement weather and state of emergency ordered in our town no one was really out and about to see her! My heart breaks! No one should have to endure such pain! Please be grateful and pray for those who may not have the essentials of life! If you can help a less fortunate person do it! Use your able body as a service to others!
- That’s really sad, and you’re absolutely right about being grateful and helping others. Blessings! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
OMG that's so heartbreaking. No one should have to go through that !!!
Amen.
That’s So heartbreaking. R.I.P to her 🥺
That’s really sad 😭
Raven’s mom is top tier. Love Ms Toni 🥰
Right she was making things happen. Stovetop toast. That's a real gmom. She gone get her babies together. She said Toast. Say less🍞🧈
She really is. She’s goals
Yeah she's pretty dope
By far my favorite vlog Raven! I was touched when your mom said “no” to you walking to her house even though your grown, parents never stop being parents. And when your dad met you half way! 😭 god bless you all
I agree.......
I know it sucks you lost your blanket, but things happen for a reason, and I’m sure whoever found it needed it very much 💚
You walking with your dad legit made me cry...my dad died from covid and I miss him so much💔great vlog..happy everyone is safe 💕
I’m so sorry ❤️
:< I hope ur ok 💜💜💜
So sorry for your loss🙏🏾 sending love and positive energy! ♥️
Condolences to you and your loved ones. Take it day by day. Cry when needed and smile when thinking about the good times. My Dad passed away January 2020. I understand.
sorry for your loss.
"I think we should turn the water off so we don't waste it." What a smart girl!
Frl
Actually you should leave your water trickling during a hard freeze to keep your pipes from freezing and busting.
@@hahna77 she’s a 4 year old. obviously she doesn’t understand the whole concept of pipes bursting
@@janiyah5265 I'm sorry, I thought you were calling mom a smart girl for turning the water off earlier in the video. I hadn't even gotten to the part of Ziya saying that when I left this comment. I was only mentioning this, because we went through this Texas storm too and had our pipes bust and we were told to keep the water running to prevent this from happening again. Just trying to pass it on, no hate meant.
@@hahna77
she is 4-
Seeing how your mom was making things happen bought back memories🤣 living up north in the cold or having an appliance be cut off really brings out the creativity. We've used the snow to keep food cold, the car to warm blankets and or warm up every few hours, a lighter to use the stove, a generator to be able to plug in atleast 1 phone for emergencies and even took turns bundling ourselves up in 3 layers of clothes and a coat to walk to the corner store and get filling snacks to eat. You gotta do what you gotta do. I never and will never take things for granted.
I remember years and years ago something happened and our power was out for a week in the dead of winter and we were completly snowed in.
Now this was in rural canada so it was cooooold.
My Dad dug through our camping supplies got out a camp stove and a space heater that ran on propane and we gathered up every blanket we owned and huddled together in the living room.
I remember trying to figure out random different meal combinations with the food we had. One night we had potato hash with montreal steak spice....it was actually not bad.
Right after the snow lifted and we were able to dig ourselves out Dad went into the city and bought a backup generator for the house so we'd never have to deal with it again.
Amen
Boiled water to wash up when pipes were frozen or the water was off
I concur for I am from Chicago
My neighbor died in this storm RIP Joan. So glad you were ok
I’m sorry for ur loss
So sad for your neighbor.
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Sorry for loss honey. Sending hugs from London.
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Your baby just broke my heart when she started crying about the situation. I know it's over now but. God just bless you and your family during this time. ❤
Through the struggle and strife...this was the best video you have put out in years. Vlog genuine no frill just you and a camera for a whole hour. Thank you Raven.
You roughing it while Ziya was chilling eating full meals and watching entertainment lol
Ikr??? Ziya looked well rested, warm, and full lol
As Ziya should. Momma is a soldier!
Ravens mom's house doesn't even have power
That just shows that mommy is a soldier and an amazing mommy because she wants to make sure that her baby is happy and healthy first because she makes sure she is happy and healthy❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
*Ravens ratchet kitchen has reached a new level! we love a resourceful woman!*
side note....you're taking all this pretty well. Yassss virgo problem solver.
It’s now ravens revamped kitchen
@@AmoreNlove calm person nothing to do with horoscopes.
@@ladyt4062 girl....i said what i said
LOL
I love how Ziya said they should turn the water off so they don't waste it. What an inspiration✨
I loved that too, little baby is way more aware than half the old people I know
i sheard a tear, that was so innocent, cute n emotional🥺
THIS EPISODE DESERVES AN AWARD IN MY OPINION
Award for what?
Facts. She literally walked us through this horrific moment in her life like a CHAMP!
For everyone worrying about your future and plans , here’s a quick verse - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 💫 Don’t give up on God, cause he won’t give up on you. He is working in so many different ways. Don’t forget
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This I needed this
Amen!!! ❤🙏
Amen sister!
Bless your Father's heart that was so sweet of him to go around and help the neighbors with their water situation 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
I swear I'm not ranting. This year and last year taught me to not rely on the govt, congress, or the President. I've been going on Amazon and stocking up on supplies and freeze dried food that people who go camping use. The shelf life on those products are good & you dont need a stove or microwave. Imo I think those who are in charge are using US as guinea pigs for everything lately. I'm only saying all of this to hopefully motivate others to look out for theirselves and stock up too.
Raven, I hope you'd considerate this as well. Stay safe! 🌻
It's a reason most of the major youtubers that's been telling us be smart, aware and prepare are all dead now or vanished it's deff something else going on hopefully everybody can get things they need to stay prepared for next time
@@stoneychi8648 yeah the rabbit hole goes deep. I do believe they're prepping people for the antichrist and mark of the beast.
Yes girl, we on the same boat! I’m even thinking to join a boot camp to train me in case I need to fight for my life, since I see you are woke. U understand what’s to come! Nothing happening is a global warming or anything of that nature! They know what they doing. I just subscribed to your channel because it’s nice so ser awoke people, since the majority still sleeping . God bless u
If you don’t use a stove or microwave What do you use ?
@@ladycoco473 you don't use anything. You eat it out of the package. Its precooked meals but taste fresh because its freeze dried. If you get mountain house pouches you just need boiling water.
That experience taught us to be more grateful for where we have God and blessed us with
I'm dumbfounded that the US is having this problem. I live in Canada and nothing like this happens when we have a storm. The government needs to get it together!
This isn't the whole US. It's basically just Texas because their houses were only made for hot weather apparently. Why? No clue. I don't live there. But probably everywhere else in us is okay with snow. So we were just as shocked as you guys when Texas needed help
@@SkyShy 👌 I thought multiple states were without power
Corey Simon Mississippi as well
It’s a power grid run by state government, not the feds. But similar to how there are rolling blackouts inNYC when everyone is running air. Southern states aren’t as equipped to deal with cold
Tx was on their own power grid seperate from the rest of the country as well🤔
41:00 Translation: “I’m sad that the snow is melting now. And I don’t want to leave grandma’s and grandpa’s house”
That’s great she is close to her grandparents
Omg thank you so much how did you figure that out
@@marymcnaughton8983 lol I used to baby sit a lot of kids back in the day. 😂
Thank you! just watched that part and was like “ohh baby girl”!! But I don’t know what you said! Was about to rewind then seen your comment lol!!
The fact that you were able to still laugh at yourself and be appreciative for what you had in those horrible times was inspiring !!! Shoutout to you. Happy that you all had each other and made it through.
So glad you guys made it okay. This just goes to show EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, needs to be & stay prepared for ANYTHING in this day in time cus ✨global warming✨
Signs of the time.
Trials and tribulations.
Exactly. This is why my mama always made sure we had a charcoal grill. During snowstorms and brownouts when they cut the gas off you can still cook.
right i hate when people ignore global warming because it’s definitely real, and this is a prime example
I loved the rawness of this vid, no glam, no ones hair was combed for days, no one was dressed up, Chef Toni in her robe for days, Raven in the same fuzzy top for days,, . IMHO best video Ms Elyse!
ziya love her some grammy house she don’t care why she there she just love being there lmao
She love her some Grammy and papa
I said it once, and I will say it again: It’s the authenticity for me when it comes to Raven’s content!!! We love you girl!! I’m glad your ok with everything going on in Texas🥺❤️😘
You need to get a generator for emergencies !!! My family has about 3 in my house, they always come in clutch during emergencies like these as a source of electricity. Love from New York 🗽❤️
My family tried but for some reason we are not allowed
Ms Toni reminds me of my mom. She passed away when I was 10. My mom would make anything work in any situation. Hurricane Andrew in the early 90s messed up south Florida so bad. We were out of power for days and days. But my mom grilled up different meat and cooked big breakfasts for us and some neighbors. We did have gas though. I miss her seeing your mom. Ms Toni is very wholesome and humble.
Fellow So Flo native here 🌞 I remember hurricane power outages being fun as a kid as well because our parents had to make it fun. Just wanted to comment to say your mother sounded amazing, and I am so sure your mom is smiling from above hearing how fondly you think of those memories 💕
Watching this and taking note of things to put in an emergency kit. Definitely getting those lil flame things that we use at cook outs
the flame or solid alcohol with Bush Craft/Camping Woodstove is the ideal combo.
“who you calling?”
“I’m calling daddy”
My heart melted.
Girl I feel your pain. My saving grace was that I live near two big hospital so I had heat and electricity (on the same electric grid and them). I am so glad that you guys didn't have major damage to your houses and that everyone was safe.
So glad you were able to document this journey. My heart goes out to everyone who had to experience this.
Glad God was able to keep you and your family/neighbors safe 🖤
This whole video was so entertaining and eye opening at the same time. I’m glad you all are okay!
And OMGGGGG I’m so glad Ziya is still loving her custom tumbler from me and that you all get good use out of them. As a small business owner this makes my heart smile so much! ❤️
So sweet of your dad to meet you halfway. That’s something my dad would do...
You documented the whole process so well!!!! It's the rawness for me👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Not me watching a vlog about the Texas winter storm, as a Dallas resident.
same i live in Houston
Louisiana here
Same !
Same I live in Dallas
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We definitely need a whole video on building an emergency kit.
Yesssss pls do
Your mom is a survivor , taking notes in case Florida ever get in the deep freeze. My prayers for Texas
Texas government and leaders handled this situation so poorly. All I could think about was folks with disabilities, my goodness. Glad it didn’t last too long but, it was long enough
Fr the government didn’t do shit fr
What's sad is that even since they have yet to do anything for winterizing our power grids smfh
We really had it rough in Texas.😞 Thank heavens we made it through. 🙏💕 for those who loss loved ones, and those still struggling.
Makes me want to stock up on camping essentials for emergencies such as this. Always a rule: have it don't need it, need it ain't got it!
I believe in being prepared!
Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it..
Every home needs a butane cooker for emergencies of this nature
@@neverstoppreparing2595 & A GENERATOR OR A JACKERY & SOLAR POWERED THINGS
GETS A MR. BUDDY PROPANE HEATER AND A GENERATOR OR A JACKERY WITH SOLAR PANELS AND THEN YOU CAN USE A FEW THINGS & CHARGE YOUR ELECTRONICS UP TOO !!
"I'm calling daddy"!
Regardless of what y'all were dealing with, I'm glad to hear that y'all, you and your family are doing okay, thankfully you didn't get any major issues that occurred, and although you walked your parents was nearby.
My heart and prayers went out and still goes out to those who are in Texas or near that area! Although everything may be back, I still hope that everyone is just staying safe and being mindful of others!
Be grateful for what you have because it could always be worse.
I’m so proud of you girl! You’ve remained positive and proactive! Praying for all of Texas !
Small things matter we are all so grateful to eat and breathe air. Until it’s taken away appreciate everything you have you never know when it’s gone.
Amen, you never know what you got til it is gone. Don't forget to get your safety gear everyone. Stay prayed up too.
I am so happy y’all are okay girl! TX strong for real!
Suggest getting a generator, large bottles of water (e.g. 5 or more liters), canned food, manual can opener, camping stove and propane tanks for it. Glad to see you all managed reasonably well! Love from Ontario, Canada
Awww man not her being in her period during all this 😩 I would just cry
Chile.....
Ikr???? Makes it much worse 😭😭😭
Gurl...
oh Hell NO! I would just cry in bed
Ayan Omar I was on mine while we was going through it with no lights or water and babbbbyyy I wouldn’t wish it on anyone 😭🥴
So glad you all are okay. Also LOVE that you and your neighbors and parents neighbors all look out for each other! That’s what community is all about!!
So grateful that you have the village that you have! Love the bond between your family! Glad you all didn't get the worse of it all! Much love & light!
Raven i would consider an emergency kit if anything like this should ever happen again. (Canned goods, batteries, flashlights, candles, blankets, bottled water, etc) this is how we survive on the east coast when its hurricane season
Yes and a camping stove with extra cans of fuel so you can have something to cook on.
Barbcue grill to cook
@@cassandra8467 you can't cook on a bbq inside (carbon monoxide) and you don't want to go outside in the freexing cold to cook your food.
Besides her BBQ runs on natural gas and her gas was out.
Yess and pls invest in a generator
@@SjofnBM1989 we like to use bbq in the driveway to cook as needed or gAs grill with portable/refillable propane tanks. No natural gas source needed for those
Girl I was so scared that Boujee was outside through the storm in your last video.... i’m so glad you got him back❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️🤗
YES SAME HERE
Omg not even just the cold but imagine trying to find a white cat in the snow.
I was literally crying with Raven I was so sad😭😢😃
Please check your local law because it's against the law to leave your pet unattended during a natural disaster in Florida. You must take your pet with you when leaving your home.
The only thing I
Wow, watching your video is making me re-live this entire experience from just 2 weeks ago. So thankful that you and your family are doing much better. My heart and prayers remain with my fellow Texans still recovering from our winter storm experience.
Us new yorkers dealt with so much more snow & never have to experience anything like that which goes to show how much we shouldn’t take things for granted. It was crazy to see on the news
Raven is deadass like an old friend she was like “y’all know how I am with cars” and I was like “mmhhhmm” like a southern mama, flashbacks to when Ziya was really small and she bosses up and got over her drivers anxiety ❤️❤️❤️😩😩😩😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💓💓💓💓
I’m so glad that you and your family are ok. I must say, this is a great inside view/documentary of what’s been going on in Texas over the last few weeks. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.❤️
Ziyah: "I think we should turn the water off so we don't waste it."
I know yal water bill low asf at the house😂🙌🏾🙌🏾
I don’t be wanting to leave my granny house either! It’s always more fun at grannies! She so cute!
Being in this storm made me realized not to take things for granted! Longest 3 days but I realized I was blessed to at least have shelter
Wow, what an experience! Thank God for parents, especially the ones who know how to survive in situations like this. Happy you guys had no significant damage and all is well now. You may want to look into getting a back up generator.
Ive been a Michigan resident all my life so I’m used to the cold BUT, even with that being said, extreme below freezing weather is A LOT-its actually the freaking worse. So, I can’t imagine being a southerner all my life then bam 💥 a snow apocalypse hits with no warning. Southern states just don’t have the infrastructure to handle freezing weather. My heart goes out to all Texans that had to endure this. I’m glad things are going back to normal. 🖤
All I could think of was the meme: “I don’t need no ride, they tryna pick me up”
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣☠️
Loll
“lil ugly bih think she da shit”😭😭
@@chloe-dl2yb lmfao
😂😂
I love how selfless Raven is, I love her so much 💕
I’m so proud of how you deal with everything as a mom💖
When the camera panned to Chef Toni with the flashlight in the headband I absolutely lost it 😂
once your parents have gotten the living room fully dry again they need to have someone come and investigate for potential mold that could have formend in/behind the walls - that can be a serious health hazard
I lived through this iceapocalypse in this city it was tough for me, I've never stood on line for almost an hour to check out at the grocery store, shelves were 90% empty, bottled water was literally a prized possession, I was freezing in my apt. I'm grateful for everything, was able to assist at a center that were distributing basic essential donations.
Hey Raven, glad you & your family have done well throughout this debacle. Looking forward to the survival/prepper Raven vlogs to come! Maybe it can be a series that your & your mom put together to inform others of the best things to have & do. I think that’s a cool content idea. Blessings to you guys!
When the electricity came on I wanted to yell “FRY SOME CHICKEN !!! YOU GOT 45 MINUTES. MAKE SOME SOUP!!!” LOL
😩😂
We couldn't even do that we were blacked out for 3 days. We put gas in both cars and warm up in the car. We had water strangely even hot water the whole time but no electricity or rolling blackouts.
It’s your dad helping all the neighbors for me. 🥺🙏🏼
I stay in Minnesota. Sending positive vibes to everyone in Texas experiencing this or worse!! It’s a blessing your family is pulling through 🙌🏾❤️
That’s good!
Thank you for sharing this experience with us. Glad you okay! You right, we tend to take thing for granted until we have it no more.
My parents, siblings, and family are all located in Louisiana and Texas. I knew the winter storm hit hard for them but this video really proved how bad it actually was. I’m so glad you all are safe.
Raven you're so smart! I've seen so many people who didn't know what to do and you figured out all of the main things to remember in a snowstorm by yourself.
Beautiful house you've really been blessed. I live how you express how uncomfortable this had made you, yet I still sense your grateful even in spite of.
1 HOUR - RAVEN VIDEOS ARE WHAT I HAVE BEEN NEEDING IN MY LIFE AGAIN 🥺❤️❤️
The flashbacks I’m having watching this 😣 (I’m in Dallas). I’m glad you were able to vlog this experience though! Everyone was macGuyver-ing everything to eat,stay warm,bathe,etc. It’s the resilience for me 💪🏾🙌🏾🇨🇱
Wow. The little things are so precious. You can lose everything instantly. Thank god you guys made it work and are ok. Thanks for sharing this experience. I am for sure thankful for what I have and the little things I do do here in the city of Chicago. Youre so strong and an amazing mom. Now get back to your life and keep killing it.
Raven you are so lucky to have a Dad like yours he not only helped you be he helped the neighbors. Can I adopt him and mom is great too!! Glad you guys are good!
Raven you already know my prayers went up for the whole Family & all the good people around the way... Thank GOD everyone made it through this storm safe. Chef Toni hooked that meal with authority & Dad wrapped in those pipes like a Professional, Great Job Dad!!! #StayBlessed...🌸🌷🌸
Not me having flashbacks! What a crazy week for Texans. Glad y’all are okay!
Girl, we're in Houston. We had now power for over 48 hours and I had a 10 month old. I could literally see my own breathe in the house and decided to go stay with my sister in law. Went back to the house to find out we had 2 busted pipes so here goes 2.5 months of repair
damn I’m sorry!!!
I 🙏🏾🙏🏾 that all provisions are met for you and your family 🙏🏾🙏🏾
how much does it cost to fix
@@reese1337 restoration told us $78k. Thank God for insurance
You have the best attitude and personality. I really enjoyed this video. So glad you guys are okay.
This was such a good long vlog. I've been through this before and it is not the worst thing but a challenge to do without water especially. I love how you show us "everything" in a real way... you keep it real basically. Not always glamorous like some on these platforms do. It make you seem more genuine and so relatable and I want to watch your vlogs more because is makes me not worry about how I look all the time. We weren't born with makeup so I don't know why I worry about it at all. Thanks for sharing Raven.
Not raven declining a ride 3 times 😂😂🤣
Depending on your roof situation, maybe look into getting some solar panels so that you'll at least have power.
Right and a generator
People in my neighborhood have solar and they said they didn’t really do much cuz they were covered in snow. It would likely be the same in hers
Tiffany Tillett that’s interesting. It was my understanding that solar panels are able to hold a charge to be used when there is no sun, because obviously every day is not sunny. I live in the northeast where we get snow regularly and solar panels are fairly prevalent. Depending on the type of panel you have is how much charge you’re able to hold.
@@TheAnonymous1912 from what they said, you have to pay for extra infrastructure in order to do that and not everyone does. Not sure what the cost difference is
@@ttillett13 they need to have power stores (basically giant rechargeable batteries lol).
I’m so happy for you and your family Raven!
Thank The Lord for your parents!!!! You’re really fortunate to have them so close to you 🙏🏾❤️
Ziya is so smart she didn’t want to waste the water 🥺
Raven had the audacity to use ice cubes in her drink 😂
Happy y’all are ok with minimal damage. Dang Mother Nature don’t quit, not in a panny, not in a snowstorm.
I’ve been waiting for part two and it’s finally here😁
I didn't realize that the video is one hour only after it ended, it really felt like watching a movie.
I love you raven❤️
This a hard time for everyone living in Texas we don’t have water I live in Texas we don’t have water our school made a donation to families who don’t have food and water
When it was snowing our water just completely froze
Awful. As a Canadian the temps in Texas aren’t very cold to me but having no water, heat or electricity? Hell nahhhhhhh
@@Jashleya199 Yea, we've had a pretty mild winter here in Canada this year. Strange, definitely global warming.
@@iyeshad5691 idk about that haha! It was -44 here last week 😅
@@Jashleya199 oh yikes. I'm in Mississauga not sure where you are but it been pretty good here lol. Last week was the most snow we've seen all winter
So glad you guys made it thru that. Where I live the freezing weather is normal so it doesn’t really phase us & our homes are build to be able to handle the fluctuations in weather. But for you guys to have never delt w/that before I’m glad you & your family were able to survive. Crazy things happening in the world.
Why did Ziya check you twice 🤣 First about not bringing Bougie in a carrier with you. Secondly letting the water run. Smart child. My daughter checks me often 🤷🏾♀️😩🤣🤣🤣
Because Ziya is like her momma. She cares about other people in her life…not just herself.
Also I have a tip(to not go against a 4 year old)but people will tell you that if you do have running water…when you aren’t using it, try to just let it drip if it’s freezing outside because just shutting it off completely…in freezing temperatures; could cause a pipe to bust.