THINGS ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE: Life Update with Josh, 2024 Goals + Reset with me | Mennonite Mom Life
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
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Today is gonna be a chatty one! Join Josh and I as we discuss some major changes, life lessons on burnout and margin, and of course I show you my vision board and discuss my word for the year
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0:00 It snowed!!
4:30 Suprise! We got pregnant!
5:21 Making my home a haven this year
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11:00 Too many date nights?
15:30 Drinks, organization, parenting revelation
16:37 What my channel is all about!
18:40 Did we reach our 1,000 hours outdoors?
20:50 Something new came in!!
24:00 Josh joins the party-ANOTHER change?
28:50 Lessons on burn out
34:00 Meeting people from ALL OVER!
37:00 We are not deprived
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I don't think Josh failed. He tried something, learned a lot of lessons, and then decided it wasn't for him. That's a success in my books. It was honestly brave to pivot and be ok with change. He should be proud of himself.
This is absolutely correct!
So true
I wholeheartedly agree!! Trying something new is never a waste
Please be very careful with your words Megan! Josh is definitely not a failure!
Great to have options!
Good for Josh to not allow the word "failure" to describe his life. He will find his gifts flourishing. May kindness flow in their home.
No fail! The passive-aggressive put downs are not okay. The man has revealed his heart and what he is meant to do so there lies his purpose. Congratulations Josh and best wishes.
Omg she did not put him down!
This was so painful to watch. It made me look at how I speak to my husband, my tone and the words I choose. She speaks over him and puts him down and has to control the situation. Saying your husband is a failure on UA-cam is appalling. Lesson learned…. I want to do better ❤
It doesn’t seem *kind* to assign the word “failure” repeatedly to your husband. He took a sabbatical from construction for a year and now he’s back at it. I think trying to make changes to better yourself and your situation shows growth and maturity. I wish you both the best in 2024!
Time spent learning is never wasted. Never. I'm guessing Josh learned about working with a boss and a team, working with the public, running a retail business (he mentioned that), and more. He surely learned about himself which is most important. Bravo for trying something new, something out of your comfort zone for a while. I consider that a significant success. Kudos to Megan for supporting Josh in his endeavors.
That's right.
I hope this experience teaches him better ways to run a business, tobgrow his business, and employ many employees. ♥️
Yes
We own a restaurant and have 45 employees. Our employees always come and go, but the ones who go on to own their own business especially are our jewels in our crowns! We love and support them in advice and direction. They carry a portion of our values wherever they go.
@@anneofhearts I love that. Also, Josh left on very good terms which is huge.
That is so mean !!! Josh did not fail. Seems like he is doing everything for you and your family. NEVER shame anyone for trying something new, this is actually a great learning lesson for you and your family. Do not ever be afraid to try something or be ashamed it did not work out.
I agree with Josh..there are no failures-there are only results. Happy 2024 to the Fox family!
Josh is so humble and I'm so glad he tried something new for awhile. No man working a job to support a family is a failure. ❤ And my husband is similar in that he grew up in a family business. He got tired of it and branched off for a bit... now he's the sole owner of the family business. Never would have guessed but God's plan and timing is perfect.
I applaud Josh for trying a new career, learning about running a business, deciding that that particular career isn't for him. He can take what he learned, apply it to his construction business and do bigger and better things. He did not fail!
Josh did not fail! He now has TWO sets of extremely marketable skills. Keep learning and growing!
Josh did not fail. He had the courage to try something different. You are awesome Josh.
Please don’t say fail to Josh in relation to what he tried to do. All power to him for trying something new. Things aren’t always as suitable as they maybe seemed but not a fail at all.
Experiance is never a fail, we are always learning. Good for you Josh
Josh went on a new adventure and learned new skills in food service…I always thought Josh should get back to construction because its where his skills are. Your skills from age 15 are so valuable. We have a shortage of construction workers in Wisconsin. Josh, you are also an amazing father with all your children including your baby. Wishing you the best Josh in everything you do. I enjoyed you coming on the live today. Thank you! God has a plan for you.
Agreed
I agree with Josh - it’s never failure when you see lessons learned. He’s a keeper for sure!
I agree with Josh. His short term job was not a failure. It was an opportunity that God interjected into his life to learn more business sense. I feel we should never look at these changes at failures. Just redirection and refocus. And I hope that with your kids you keep positive influences rather than a failure mentality.
Josh it is good to hear you are back to what you enjoy doing most. The time you spent on the other job for the 8 months was a time to rest from construction and now you are reenergized to get back in. My husband is in construction and people are looking for good, hardworking, knowledgeable and full of integrity construction workers. God has gifted you in this area and your skills. God’s plans are never wrong.
Stop saying he failed Megan. Why do you even put that out there into the universe not to mention into Josh’s head. 🤦♀️
She is so bitchy. Poor guy
I agree with Josh. He did NOT FAIL !!! he tried something that he was willing to try. He did it,he accomplished it, at the end he knew it wasn't his calling. He is NOT a FAILURE. when women try something and things don't work out no one calls them failures, we say that Failing would be never trying new things in life. it seems that Josh is a level headed man with ambition, he found that he really lived Construction. And like he said, no one knows what God has for him, maybe one day he will want to be a truck driver... he hasn't FAILED you as a husband, he didn't fail as a Dad. So in my humble opinion he is NOT a Failure. You both are a wonderful couple with a beautiful little family. 🙏🙏
Josh didn't fail he just realized where his true passion and skills were. I applaud him for taking the chance and trying something new. Btw last time we were in Lancaster, we ate at September Farm and food was delicious, trailer happened to be there that day and we tried their donuts, they were out of this world delicious. Love to all of you. Have a blessed evening.
Not a "FAIL" at all! Learning and experiencing new things is NEVER a fail!
I just had baby #6 at almost 44 years old! 😂 Our kids are also spaced out. If we had started sooner, we probably would have had more! I can't imagine a sweeter life.
If you don't try you will never know. You have a good head on your shoulders, Josh. Best wishes for 2024.
Thank you, Josh, for chatting with us! It's not a failure to participate in a mutually beneficial project for a year and then go back to your other work. You learned new skills that you can carry forward into your business and you have an ongoing relationship with your former employer. That's a win-win. A friend of mine has his own remodel/handyman business and he works Tuesday through Friday. He takes Mondays at home; it's his office day to do all the paperwork.
I agree failure is not the right word :) You needed a change tried something new and still provided for your family! ❤
His a good man...I would say be kinder to him ❤
I cringed when she told Josh he failed. Megan did it at least twice.
Agree, no failure in any way shape or form! Lessons learned are wonderful!
LEARNING is never a FAILURE it's always a move forward!
"Date nights" can be overrated. People put that out there as a "must" for a healthy marriage, and it's not. As long as your partner & relationship are prioritized and you're connecting, "dates" are not necessary.
I agree 100%! Communication is the key, not date nights.
Congrats Josh! Having your own business is hard but rewarding work. The word failure was used several times and I totally agree with Josh that it should never be used in conjunction with the change that you are making.
Josh is hard working guy. He is definitely looking ahead at your future. This next year will continue to be busy time but so rewarding. Josh is correct, it’s a balancing act. Wishing you all a wonderful year.
At one point in our marriage, my husband quit his job and started his own business. It did not work out but it was a wonderful learning experience and gave us a lot more time to do church duties. I don't think most things that don't work out should ever be considered a failure.
I’m sure you’ll be a better construction worker and a better boss because of your experience doing another job for a year Josh You had such great advice. Enjoyed this chat .
I always appreciate the insightful reflections Josh has when he has the space to talk to us. I admire your growth mindset!
I truly enjoy seeing Megan’s updates. But not sure saying Josh failed is very supportive. I think she’s too hard on Josh publicly.
If the genders were reversed, we'd call it abuse.
I am praying you, Josh and the kids have a beautiful and healthy new year. And God bless the new baby.
My word is ‘contentment’ . Lovely chat Megan. You and Josh make a great team. God bless you both. Happy New Year from across the pond. 🇬🇧🤓🌟
I am so excited for you Josh…….Pursuing your passion is such a gift!!!!! You will ALWAYS have the opportunity to go learn something new. Lots of people feel stuck and do not pursue their passion.
Pregnancy is beautiful on you, Megan. I hope the new year brings you so much joy and peace.💖🙏
It takes great courage to try something different! It is so important to enjoy what you do and recognizing you needed change and need it again is courageous! Wishing your family all the best in 2024!
LOVE how HONEST and POSITIVE you guys are about the changes in life!
Your Coffees always look so delicious! Love how Josh embraced the changed. It's ok that he realized that it was not for him and wants to get back to what he knows.
Good for you trying something new, Josh-you’ve got a new set of skills to always fall back on. And you recognize your passion which sometimes takes years!👍🏻
Good for you for knowing your own heart and mind, Josh! That is true maturity and wisdom. That is a super important example for your kids ❤
Wishing you all the best in 2024, Josh. You did not fail!! Thank you for talking with such honesty on a probably difficult topic to be vulnerable about. You are doing a great job and are right where God wants you to be. You should be proud and you have so much wisdom from your experiences already. Congratulations on this new chapter in your career life, wherever it leads and whatever it maybe. 🖤
Josh and Megan, whatever you both decide to do, is a new adventure. Life is too short to not follow the dreams God has put on your heart to do.
Looking forward to seeing what God has in store for the Fox family.
Love you guys have a wonderful year.
My thing for next year is
“Faith over Fear”. My daughter bought me a hat with that on it!
Failure has two definitions. In my brain (I’m a teacher, and I know Megan was by trade before children), I associate the second textbook definition, which is “the omission of expected or required action”. No, Josh did not lack success in his endeavor (the other definition), but the plan was probably to stay with the new venture longer than he did. Thats how I interpreted the word when Megan said it. Anyone who regularly sets goals, and continually self-evaluates probably does not see failure as a negative thing. Just wanted to add another perspective, and give clarity and encouragement to. It’s ok to “fail”, it’s the best way to learn!
Josh, I’m so proud of you. You love your family and strive to do your very best for them. You’ve shown a lot of courage and strength in the last year. Prayers for God’s blessings on the Foxes for 2024. Love to you all. ❤
I’m excited for Josh! It’s so good too to have your own sons work for you, my husband said our sons were the best workers he ever had when they joined him in construction. We now have a different business construction related but selling the product, still a joint venture with our sons. My husband gets calls too from former customers from years ago and it’s always kind of hard to pass them on to someone else. It’s really hard to work for someone else when you’ve been your own boss and such a need for workers skilled in building/remodeling. Blessings to you!
Thanks Josh, for coming on again! Awesome that you are including being available to support Megan in your decision for this life shift. Judy Roth
You've got wonderful changes coming. Megan, Josh's job wasn't a fail. He needed to try something new and it turned out it helped him to realize what he loves to do. I wish him the best. You've got many things keeping you busy too. Having another beautiful baby entering your world is wonderful. I'm 57, I stayed home to raise my boys. That was important to me and hubby. I've gone through a lot of my hubbys job changes. It always works out the way it should. Have a wonderful and blessed new year.
Your husband is so laid back, in the flow and inspiring. God bless you all. ❤
I just love Josh. He’s such a gentle soul! You’re a lovely couple.
I felt when Josh stepped in to that job that it wasn't permanent. I think it's great that Josh is still learning. We all need to learn and trust like Josh said. God has a plan Indeed! I love your sweet family Megan. Yall are wonderful. Loved Josh sharing. Maybe he will jump in more often. Happy New Year Megan.
Great chat! Thanks for sharing! God has got your back for 2024! I agree with so many others - trying something new and discovering what you love is a successful experiment! Praise God for the margin to try something new and gain an appreciation for what you love all while learning and being a blessing to others! Congratulations Josh and I pray God will bless your business even more! Megan it is so great that you accomplished so many things on your goal board! You are a great planner and those skills will come in handy as a mom of 4!! Blessings to you all! ❤
Best wishes for a super 2024. Megan, you are a joy to watch. I am so not the demographic you aim your videos at but appreciate the content and life lessons, your vulnerability and reality, the expressions of faith and all the joy. I also had the pleasure of introducing myself as a viewer to Josh at the donut trailer; he is a gem. Thanks for all the effort and work you put into the videos.
Always great to set up a plan for the New Year! So exciting for 2023 to move along. can agree with Josh, it has been filled with learning and realigning values to God's path and will; being patient is part of that because things can seem unclear while finding a new rhythm for life. Wish you all a blessed and happy 2024!
Megan you are so blessed with Josh; he seems like the perfect guy for you! Y’all sure do work well for each other.
We went to September Farms back in June because of you guys! So glad Josh had that experience but also that he recognized where his heart really is. Looking forward to making another vision board. I did my first one earlier this year after watching last year's video, and it really helped.
Super interesting comment section. I love when we/our partners try new things. The trying is the success I think. It’s so easy to stay in a comfort zone and never make any changes ❤
Kudos to Josh for stepping out of the box and trying something new. I don't think he failed he just realized it wasn't his passion. Who knows in the future he may use what he learned this year. I hope you both find continued joy in the new year.🎉
Thanks Megan for all the wonderful content you have put out this year. Your correct Josh, nothing, is ever wasted in life, if God has guided us through it. Looking forward to watching the year of change for the Fox family in 2024. God bless you both and your precious family.
Megan, you are truly an inspiration! Thanks for reviewing your 2023 vision board in this video. It was fun to see all the goals you accomplished with the Lord’s help! I have never done a vision board before, but after watching your video I think I might give it a try.
My word for 2024 is harmonious. Just throwing that out there. It seems to go good with where you’re headed.
What a lovely update! Here's to welcoming the new year with good visions Lord willing 😊❤
Yes, Josh has it right, God has opened and he closes doors sometimes when we won't do it for ourselves. We have to trust God because he knows the future and we don't. Prayers for the Fox Family during the year 2024 and forward. Happy New Year! Life is a Learning experience to the end. My Gram taught us that we learn something everyday of our life. ❤
I agree with there is no failure with trying new things and finding what works best for you. Josh did not fail!
My word of the year is commitment. I need to follow through on my projects instead of saying to myself I will do it tomorrow. Happy New year xx
I haven’t tuned in for awhile due to ongoing health issues but you both are so refreshing to watch. You both have grown spiritually and are exuding the love of Christ. Its so amazing to hear that God is directing your paths through it all. It is so wonderful that you spend quality time with your kids. I see so many parents on their phones, ignoring their kids in restaurants and at home because they think social media is more important. Kids grow up so fast and these will be the best years of your lives. I look back at those precious memories of raising our kids and
I don’t regret any of the sacrifices of time that I made for them. We never know what tomorrow brings so hold on to them today. Many blessings to you and your family. 🙏🏻
Girl sit back and enjoy the ride! You got a gem of a man! Nothing to worry about! Happy New Year! Word for the year: FLEXIBLE 😂
Such a good word on stewarding our fertility and childbearing years wisely!
It's great to try new things, jobs, and all the people you met can hire you in your next adventure. Definitely get the word failure out of the discussion.
My kids have been out of the house almost as long as I had them home. Lovely successful people, and the grandkids are pure joy. So much more fun energy when we have them around.
Happy New Year!
Set goals, but sometimes God has his own ideas.
I love this channel and you and Josh! I feel in the same position as him. I took a full time job outside of my family business last January because I too was feeling burnt out. And made the decision to leave that job to come back to the family business in November. And I agree with Josh I don’t consider it a failure! I learned a lot and don’t regret it. I too need the flexibility and it makes me appreciate the family business more this time. ❤
My word for the new year is growth! Growth in myself, family,faith,and life.
Please work on not interrupting, refrain from belittling your husband, and spend much more time with your children.
I’m in my second planner , I had ordered 7 to give out as gifts but the people in my life have there own favorite planners so I’m keeping all of them for myself ❤
I’m with all the other commenters… I don’t see what Josh did as failure at all! Life is all about experiences and doing what is right for you at specific times in your life. They say very few people stay in one job or career for their whole life these days and it’s definitely true for me and most of my peers (I’m 40).
I’m a mom of 2 who has a full time job/career outside my house (or I will, when I go back from maternity leave 😅) and I think you are a career woman! I mean that in the best way possible, but you have a shop, a successful UA-cam channel, and podcast! That’s a career 🎉! Everyone should find what works for them! Also for anyone “older” (like me 😅), I got married when I was 26, and had my two kids at 31 and 35, and I’m very happy with that, and when I had my first baby I felt super confident about it! I hope to have one more, if God wills it! So just fodder for anyone who is pondering their life.
Good job Joss. You are returning to something you enjoy and are good at. I think you are handling this well. Blessings in the new year.
Great content! Josh was so relaxed and conversational!! May God bless your company with many remodeling jobs in 2024 ✝️ Megan you looked especially beautiful in the video❤️
Thanks for the update. Hope things are more stable with your pregnancy now and you can have a smooth final few weeks before you meet your little one. ❤
Happy for Josh going back into construction. Seems like there’s always plenty of work in that line these days! Truck driving is the best fit for my husband. He tried another occupation for a couple years, but came back to trucking as it’s ‘in his blood.’:)
Hope the pregnancy is going well and the baby arrives safe and healthy!
Yes keep in mind each time you are around the dinner table together with your beautiful family. You are making memories together.
I love how you guys work and communicate together. May God continue bless your family ❤
thank you for sharing about kindness • I think that should be my word for 2024 - especially with my family ❤️
Thank you for the great video! The encouragement to reset and make goals for the new year! 👍 we have 5 children ages 10 - 18 months and mom life is very real 😄... one of my goals for the next year is too truly enjoy my calling in life and embrace each season! ~Lois
Megan, so happy for your accomplishments this year!! At the beginning of the video you spoke about not being rushed and taking the time to enjoy life. I enjoy all of your videos, but today seemed like you were talking so fast, and didn’t take a breath between your subjects. I was trying to listen to everything carefully but couldn’t tell when you were changing ideas. I feel like you were trying to explain and sum up the year, which was nice. I just felt like you were rushing so much!
You always, put so much effort into your work, and I can be the first to say how much I enjoy it.
Thank you, for all that you do and you are always sharing your ideas to help everyone!
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year! So excited for your new blessings in the upcoming year!!!!
Meagan, love the way you are staring at Josh when he talks, pure ❤️ love
She's abusive.
Always remember that the only failure is never trying. Love watching you and your family. Many blessings for your family, and that sweet baby on the way. God Bless
Josh I think you’re doing the right thing, I think you’re old job was your passion. 👍🏻 Happy New Year 🎊🎈🎆
Best Wishes to Josh going back into construction. It’s amazing to see how God works things out exactly when we need it. Praying for upcoming doctor’s appointments. God bless your sweet and precious family! Happy New Year. 😀❤️
You are both so incredibly talented and God has his hand in all the changes. Everything in his time. I’m a Grandmom and I have learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your sweet family with us.
Wonderful time spent with you and Josh. Happy 2024
What a great guy Josh is! What a beautiful couple they are and their love for each other shines through! God bless you both!!!!!🙏♥️
When you can do all different construction project. You are gifted person. Do what makes you happy Josh. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Love your channel. I am thinking my word may be Freedom. Freedom from fear, hesitation, people pleasing. Free to be me as the Lord leads our family.
Blessings in the new year. ❤
I am not at your stage of life or Mennonite , but really appreciate your candor and willingness engage in out reach, Megan. You're whole brand is intriguing. I'm a longtime follower (from Western Maine), and really enjoy your content.
A voluntary change that you make for the good of your family and yourself most definitely IS NOT to be called a failure. Kudos to you Josh for knowing your heart and making the change that God steered you to.
I’m older and love watching you and Josh go through your different Chapters of life. Time goes by so fast so it looks like you two are pretty much on track with your family. Nothing wrong with setting goals and having new visions for your future. Step out and try new and different things, some may work and some may not but it’s a learning experience..One day Josh may be able to enter his season of driving truck or maybe not but it doesn’t hurt to add it to your goals. There’s no law that says we have to be held to one thing..step out and live life!! God first always, seek him and things will fall into place..Blessings!!