I ran from CA at 66 years old a woman... 4 years ago. if I was going to do it it was then while I still could. I had a terrible sense of urgency. get the land I had there sold and money plowed into land in a strategically better state. "get while the gettin' is good." today as I walked into my home I thought " you did it". God help my 2 siblings who mocked me.. and have stayed there. for I thought if they run.. will it be with their clothes on their back? I offer shelter for them if... my mother and her family survived the dustbowl and depression in the Texas panhandle. they endured and taught me everything they knew to prepare me. thank you mom and grandma. i fear the day is near that all those teachings will come into play. mine was a emotionally sober, solo Christmas. I practice gratitude daily for the good people who have befriended me. and the precious land I was fortunate to buy. I am blessed.
I heard from someone today who had chili for Christmas dinner -- had a great family time....chili is all they can afford, but the family time is priceless.
I flew home last minute to be with my almost 83 year old Father. He’s in a Nursing home as we couldn’t care for him at home anymore. He has early dementia and something told me to go. So last minute I took 2 extra days off and arrived on Christmas Day and am leaving on the 28th. This was the BEST Christmas in a very long time. I also got to see my Brother and his Daughter got engaged on Christmas night. No one knew!!! We played cards after a beautiful dinner and we just had a great time in the house we grew up in. I will remember this Christmas and will make the most of the 2 days I have left!!!! 😊
So happy for you to find togetherness during difficult times. Such a positive outlook and I appreciated it so much. Looking for all the positive I can find right now❤.
Y’all please be praying for my Sister. She let a friend borrow her car Christmas Eve to visit her boyfriend in the hospital (he had two major surgeries). She never made it to the hospital and no one has heard from her since. Police are involved but absolutely nothing so far. We are all worried about her. Her name is Sara. Please pray she is safe and well and the car is also. Thank you so much!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Since my wife of 31 years passed from cancer I really don't celebrate holidays anymore. We used to go all out with decorations gifts etc... Donated all holiday stuff. Now it's me and my pup. We have a good meal on holidays and I spoil her the rest of the time. Just very thankful to be healthy, secure and still kicking.
We are going to be first-tine grandparents in the Summer! Sure hoping for a brighter future for this little one! I'm so nervous for them. I will be an almost full-time babysitter and I'm excited for it. My son and his wife are excited for me to teach baby the old-fashioned home skills I have acquired. I am too.
My refrigerator and oven died this month, and my bathroom sink needed replaced. I tried to have faith that challenges we face bring greater blessings. Earthly angels made miracles in my life!❤🙏🏼🙏🏼
As I watched you describe this different feeling, it reminded me of a unique experience I had almost 60 years ago. I was about 7 years old and living in the Tamp Bay area. We were hit by a major hurricane with winds of well over a hundred miles an hour. Then, in the matter of few minutes the wind stopped and the sun came out. My father took me out in the eye of a major hurricane. It had it’s own kind of quiet like when it is snowing. It had a heaviness to it, maybe because the air pressure was so low. It was almost surreal.Then slowly on the horizon the clouds could be seen moving in and things started to rustle around a bit. We ran inside and within moments we were again hit by winds blowing over a hundred miles an hour. But they were blowing in the opposite direction this time. The past two months have that same eerie sense to it. The best way to fight demonic oppression is to give thanks in all things. A grateful heart is a joyful heart and it can only be bruised but never broken. Thank you for standing in the gap. Here’s to a Happy Thankful New Year in Christ.
My sister is having a tumor removed tomorrow. Likely cancerous. The lining of her uterus looks suspicious. Biopsy scheduled for Jan 10. We are praying all goes well
We had a wonderful Christmas, my husband who is on hospice is still with me and I have a very good job and just got a promotion. I work from home and can take care of my husband and my work understands my circumstances. We aren't rich but we are not one check away from being homeless either. My children are healthy and so are my grands and great grands. I am very grateful for the many blessings we have had during the past year. God has truly blessed my family with two new great grandsons this year.
Patara, This is my first video I've seen in a bit before Christmas. I just got out of the hospital and I had bilateral pneumonia and sepsis. I had no idea how sick I was. But I kept saying, Thank you Jesus for helping me through this! Yes, I do believe that we are fighting a spiritual warfare. Thank you so much for talking about it. ❤️
Now, ya'll don't laugh...I stopped putting up the big tree and went to a small 3 ft one. It sits on a small round table in my den. This happened 4 years ago just as things fell apart in the world, and those random twinkling lights were so calming. So I never took it down! After New Year, I put hearts all over it, then at Easter up go fluffy chicks and small bunnies. Throughout the year, I celebrate each holiday. I try to be happy and thankful for each season. If the world gets too crazy, when the sun goes I turn on the lights. Maybe to stay sane in these insane times is to do whatever we can to celebrate the seasons, thank God for his blessings and do whatever small things that make us happy.
My husband and I were sick for over a week, during Christmas, starting to get better.🙏 No appetite, because nothing tasted right. But God is Good and we trusting in Jesus. Praying for everyone here 🙏❤️🕊️ Love you all ❣️
Oh how i wish we could go back to canning, gardening, recipes, cooking outdoors on a fire, discussing chicken breeds. But we cant. You talk about the things that all of us worry about. There is always something positive. You give us a smile and hope. We are prepared, prayed up and peaceful. God bless you and your family. Thank you.
YESSSSSS!!! We had 4 trees fall on our house Oct 2nd, then a pipe broke in our house 4 days later, we have had to take out walls and flooring, replace 3 cars, and 2 chimneys, our whole stone patio, then my husband and son got pneumonia, my brother was on life support from a hernia surgery, our 6 month old kitten started having seizures and died, and it has gone on and on. I am so tired and weary. But I put on my armor and I keep the oil in my lamps.
Oh, and BIG HUGE hug to you Patera. Please pray for my sister Kelly, who was placed on a ventilator Christmas Eve. I spent Christmas alone. Which is OK, I have Jesus. On Thanksgiving, I sat alone in sack cloth, had beans and hot dogs and kept my heat as unbearably low as possible. To suffer alongside my brothers and sisters who have lost everything and still living in tents in sub zero weather. Let us pray against darkness and lift up those suffering in prayer. God sees them. Heaven is voice activated so fire up your angels family!
I believe you are right. I also believe that whatever is coming will have global repercussions; I'm feeling it too down here in Southern Australia. I have been for a long time, but it's getting stronger every day. Pray, prep, pray some more, prep some more. Then rinse and repeat. I also feel strongly that we need to prepare to share.
I am 72 years old, and I often tell my Grandchildren that I am glad that I grew up when I did, and I feel sorry that they are growing up now in this world during these times!!
Lost my last uncle Christmas eve and laying him to rest tomorrow. I will be the first to say yesterday was a hard day and tomorrow is going to be tuff. I did sing happy birthday to Jesus with tears and just stayed in the house with my little dog Maggie. I know were he is but doesn't make it easier. 😢
The picture of you and hubby at the beginning was beautiful. You're so right, it is different and something big is coming. I feel at peace with it though. Happy New Year!
Patara, the incidences of cancers has surely increased. Last year our previously very healthy and active 40 year old son was diagnosed with cancer in May and with great healthcare, wonderful support from his loving family, and the prayers of hundreds, he passed away in August-just 3 months after his diagnosis. Our hearts were shattered but we’ve clung to our Heavenly Father like never before and we’re getting through one day at a time.
Patara you are so right! I've been in a spiritual war since March. First, in March, my husband lost his job. $4,000 a month gone. Then my clothes washer stopped working, then not long after my refrigerator. Not long after that, my dryer stopped working. My husband comes down with unbearable pain throughout his body. He can't do much of anything without being in terrible pain. His blood work comes back good. Then Hurricane Helene hit's Georgia. Never has Georgia been devastated with a Hurricane so far inland. Long story short, we are living in our camper. The house we rent damaged. My employer decided not call me back to work after being closed a week from the Hurricane. So I loss my job. I know God is with us through all of this. I have to trust Him. But I've never experienced anything like this. I do not see 2025 any better. I feel something is coming. God bless you sister
Haven’t decorated in years. Decided to this year so much warmth and happiness. I’ll take it down when I want to. Next week? February? July? The neighbor hates blow ups in yards, so I know the snowman will stay on till at least august.
We had a monsoon before day break Christmas morning. Over 4" rain north of our ranch. The flash flood coming down our creek washed out both water gaps which is a super difficult recovery. Cows and donkeys had to be moved up to high ground where they are fenced off the creek area. We aren't spring chickens so our work is cut out for us once the flooding subsides. This is a freak flood for December. They usually occur in the spring when the water is warmer. Wading on waist-deep fast-flowing cold muddy water is rough. I pray you are spared.
I lost my mom last week. Her death marks the 6th mom to pass in our small group of family and close friends in one year. I’m devastated but I keep sane by knowing without doubt she is young and healthy and with Jesus and her loved ones. Every fiber in me senses a dark time ahead of us but I keep reaching out to Jesus and holding tightly ❤🙏🏻
My dad was in a bicycle accident Christmas Eve day. A car almost hit he and my stepmom so he had to brake hard and crashed. Hairline fracture of his right forearm and deep thigh contusion…he can barely walk. My sister in law is hosting her family and she’s sick; high fever, etc…and her sister fell down their stairs and broke her ankle Christmas Eve day. Now my brother has a fever and they’re both down. I’ve had a horrible cold for 10 days. BUT!! We had all of our children and grandchildren (all 23!) for Christmas and that hasn’t happened in a few years…someone is usually sick. So very grateful for that. But boy Satan is coming after my extended family hard…Jesus will win this battle, though!!! Keep praying!!! 🙏
In a light note. I put out snowmen when I take down Christmas. Everywhere I look the snowmen are smiling at me. On a more serious note.....I had my right foot + part of the leg taken off. It saved my life so that was good. Saturday a flook accident opened the entire surgery site . They stitched it up on Sunday morning. I got to come home on Monday. The Devel ment it for loss and I turned it around as a praise for our Lord JESUS ❤️. We will not let him win as we know the end of the war. WE WIN 😊❤May Father GOD Bless You James and Your Family ❤️
Many people have said this Christmas feels different people who are spiritually in tune can feel the heaviness. I have felt something is coming for months. Nothing feels the same.
On a personal note- you are my sons age. Lost my daughter that would have been 2 years younger. But would have liked her to be alot like you! And just as smart!!❤
This has been one of the hardest years spiritually. My husband and I have many times felt like we were just hanging on. The attack on our family has been indescribable. Even just little things leaves you scratching your head going "what in the world?" Don't know how I would have made it this year without my faith. Though shaky at times due to the many trials, I keep coming back to the truth that it is my ONLY sure foundation. I pray all the time and try to do what I believe my heart (the Holy Spirit) is saying. I too believe something is coming. What? Who knows? But He does and He will see us through. BTW went to Aldi today. Egg prices have shot way up and there is a limit. I am not surprised, but it makes me shake my head.
I love how you cut through all the bull! I never miss ur videos and i agree. We must pray pray herd and we must also be vigilant. Sending love to you and your family
I feel it! I got blessing oil from Israel and posted Psalm 91 on my porch. I walked our property and asked for Gods protection from the evil rising. I put oil on our gates, doors. Keep eyes on Jesus. He will give us peace knowing one way or another we will be with Him.
Patera, I've had this aching gut feeling too. It's like a black cloud that follows me around and doesn't go away. I've been fighting a deeper sadness, even though I lnow my family and I are very blessed. I can't shake it though and have never had such feelings like this in my 59 years of life. I fight tears, frustration and maybe a little fear. It's exhausting emotionally, mentally and physically.
In my opinion, you are so right. I've been having a strange, somewhat fearful, feeling for a couple of weeks now. I can't shake the feeling that something is going to come to a head and erupt before January 20th. We all need to make sure we have The Armor of God on.
“The wounds of a friend are faithful and the kisses of an enemy are deceitful” Proverbs Thank you for the truth, warning and encouragement to continue in faith! I need reminder everyday because I’m prone to forget! Keep vigilant!
So true this year is very different and I feel something is off and needs watching. One day at a time and be ready to start over again tomorrow because this will be the way forward.
I'm new here since Helene and I just want to say I agree with everything you said 100% and I have been purging, organizing and getting my act together for over a year. It's coming. God is in control, but His people perish for lack of knowledge. Thanks for sharing yours.
You are just real! I didn't get cards out this year even though I planned to. I am so grateful and blessed because I was able to spend time with my daughters, most of the grands and greats. The beginning of your videos always brings a smile to my face. I just love your critters.❤
I used my cards for food for my daughter and her family. I didn’t buy anything else this season. But still 😊wish I had them paid off. That’s my goal this year. Spiritual warfare is real!
I think you've always been a steady positive force in your videos. Like me, you prolly take your aggression out on your manure piles. Who needs a spreader when you have a pitchfork?!😅 We love you! DO NOT CHANGE A THING ❤
I have just found you… and am thankful for it! My feeling lately is that people are breaking… their spirit, their hope, their security… is at wits end. Even with a new administration, it isn’t enough at a local level. Praying for strength to be a shield for others against what is coming. ❤
We celebrate Little Christmas by keeping the decorations going through January 6th. January 7th we wouldnt turn on the lights anymore and started taking down the tree and putting the decorations away. You know the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me... January 6th is the Twelfth Night. We all have our traditions. 🥰
I just quit as well. I was very ready and am taking it one day at a time. If you can make it one day you can make it everyday. When I'm stressed and try to convince myself I need to smoke I tell myself, people are burying their children, husbands, wives, fighting cancer etc and don't need a cigarette. It makes me refuse to give in. Stay strong ❤❤❤
It can also mean a flood of Good is coming. I had a dream today. More like a vision. I slept for 12 hours. I actually couldn't wake up until it was finished. At 1st, there were a bunch of containers of food dropped in places where people were struggling, like at my apartment complex. And, it was all free. I grabbed a bunch of bags and put them in my apartment. Then I drove to the huge open air grocery store called the "Anti-Government store". It was for people that were on gov assistance that were given only a little to survive. And for people who were taxed into the poor house. This grocery store had high end foods, like oysters, cheeses, meats, mushrooms and everything in between. And exotic foods from different countries. You could load up your carts and bags with anything you needed or wanted free of charge. I got food for me and my family plus other goodies. I got a load of stuff. Then, they would help us load our cars. This makes me think about God taking from the evil rich and giving it to the poor. And, getting paid back for having so much taken from us. I'm still hoping Jesus returns real soon.
Love ya lady, always look forward to you videos, you all stay safe up there and stay as dry as you can. Running a homestead is not easy all the time, but the rewards are priceless. God bless and again stay safe.
The heaviness is definitely palpable. It's like darkness is nearly above us, and we all feel it. My ex husband passed away last Tuesday, and he takes with him our Army retirement. I am trusting the Father to cover me in all things. My daughter walked away from me, and the relationship I thought we had, evaporated.
I had a similar experience this Christmas - I live alone and I didn't even feel like cooking (I normally love to cook) - instead, I ate. bagel and cream cheese and a cup of coffee. I sense that something is coming. As for Christmas cards - I didn't get even one - normally my dear friend sends me a card but I didn't even get one from her this year. On the upside, however, I had a visit from a dear friend whom I haven't seen in years - he has moved recently to Chicago (about a 3 hour drive from me) and he had driven down to friends in St. Louis, Missouri for Christmas and he came to visit today (the day after Christmas). We had a wonderful visit to catch up on things since we last met in 2017. My, how our lives had changed - both mine and his. He is younger (only 41) and I am 78 - despite this we have so much in common. It really made my holiday season. Something is so different about this year - can't put my finger on it - but I continue to pray, prep, and be peaceful. Much love to you Patara - from SE Illinois.
I am not responsible for the state of our economy. HOWEVER, I am responsible for my prior decisions that impact how the economy impacts me AND for the decisions I make now to try and shape my future.
Merry Christmas, Patara and family! 🎄 Praying for good New Year 🙏 Keep the faith everyone. Patara, your videos are so inspiring. Thank you! Hugs in spirit to this community. 🤗
It has been a challenging few months for many. I appreciate you sharing your truth. It is comforting to hear your thoughts on things that are happening in the world. I always appreciate your honesty and insights. ❤️❤️❤️
You stated exactly what so many of us are feeling. We know something is coming and we must prepare diligently. Spiritual warfare is palpable all around us. We look to what God has told us in his Word is coming to pass. Pray and be looking up!
Patara, I truly enjoy your videos. Especially today, there's a heaviness in the air that I've been feeling since Oct 7th. I do believe we are living in the last days. Evil is running rampant everywhere. I'm trying not to be afraid because Jesus tells us not to be. Yet I'm a 60 yr old human loneliness woman. I have to remind myself many time everyday that God is in control. I pray that God will allow me to take care of his animals in heaven. I prefer animals over people any day. Love and prayers for you, your family and all your animals. I feel something too.
Yes, you are exactly right.. something is coming. This Christmas was very very different. We all need to stay close to Jesus and spend time with him. There are days that I have so many things to do. I don’t know which way I’m going. So many “things” stand in my way of reading the Bible and spending time with the Lord. I get up everyday thanking the Lord for another day. I am 70 years old, my mind and my body just cannot do like it use to. But that’s ok.. I do what I can. Patera, you remind me of myself when I was younger. Remember, that Jesus is coming to separate the wheat from the tares. Love y’all. Have a blessed new year!
You are exactly correct Patera, people who can accept and see we are living in a time of great spiritual warfare only want to hear the comfortable stuff.
I ran from CA at 66 years old a woman... 4 years ago. if I was going to do it it was then while I still could.
I had a terrible sense of urgency. get the land I had there sold and money plowed into land in a strategically better state.
"get while the gettin' is good." today as I walked into my home I thought " you did it". God help my 2 siblings who mocked me.. and have stayed there. for I thought if they run.. will it be with their clothes on their back? I offer shelter for them if...
my mother and her family survived the dustbowl and depression in the Texas panhandle. they endured and taught me everything they knew to prepare me. thank you mom and grandma. i fear the day is near that all those teachings will come into play.
mine was a emotionally sober, solo Christmas. I practice gratitude daily for the good people who have befriended me. and the precious land I was fortunate to buy. I am blessed.
Sending kudos 👏.. you're an awesome person.. you followed your intuition & wisdom . It takes courage to do that. I admire your strength.. ❤❤❤
I heard from someone today who had chili for Christmas dinner -- had a great family time....chili is all they can afford, but the family time is priceless.
My son died a Thanksgiving. Please pray pray for us.
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I flew home last minute to be with my almost 83 year old Father. He’s in a Nursing home as we couldn’t care for him at home anymore. He has early dementia and something told me to go. So last minute I took 2 extra days off and arrived on Christmas Day and am leaving on the 28th. This was the BEST Christmas in a very long time. I also got to see my Brother and his Daughter got engaged on Christmas night. No one knew!!! We played cards after a beautiful dinner and we just had a great time in the house we grew up in. I will remember this Christmas and will make the most of the 2 days I have left!!!! 😊
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@@jupiternp5287 wonderful!
So happy for you to find togetherness during difficult times. Such a positive outlook and I appreciated it so much. Looking for all the positive I can find right now❤.
@@O-si-yo thank you!!! I needed this Joy. Especially with everything going on!!!
We all have been having the same feelings, something is going on. The past 4 years has been hard. It's not over
Exactly and I think it's going to get worse
Agree with this for sure.
Just starting
I dread it tho.
Y’all please be praying for my Sister. She let a friend borrow her car Christmas Eve to visit her boyfriend in the hospital (he had two major surgeries). She never made it to the hospital and no one has heard from her since. Police are involved but absolutely nothing so far. We are all worried about her. Her name is Sara. Please pray she is safe and well and the car is also. Thank you so much!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I just sent my prayer for her safe return as well as the car's safe return.❤🙏
Has anyone looked down embankment or off roads in woods? prayers
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Praying, please keep us posted!!
Since my wife of 31 years passed from cancer I really don't celebrate holidays anymore. We used to go all out with decorations gifts etc... Donated all holiday stuff. Now it's me and my pup. We have a good meal on holidays and I spoil her the rest of the time. Just very thankful to be healthy, secure and still kicking.
Well you have the right attitude! Healthy and secure !
My son is being deployed to Washington for the inauguration. I don't mind saying I am concerned.
Praying for your son!
Prayers for your son!
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My son died at Thanksgiving. Please pray for us
Prayers.
We are going to be first-tine grandparents in the Summer! Sure hoping for a brighter future for this little one! I'm so nervous for them. I will be an almost full-time babysitter and I'm excited for it. My son and his wife are excited for me to teach baby the old-fashioned home skills I have acquired. I am too.
It is such a beautiful experience
Congratulations!!! My husband and I will be first time grandparents in July too 😊
Though I understand…that is a beautiful thing…family 😃👍🏽❤️
love this - so happy for you!
Congrats!
My refrigerator and oven died this month, and my bathroom sink needed replaced. I tried to have faith that challenges we face bring greater blessings. Earthly angels made miracles in my life!❤🙏🏼🙏🏼
My oven died this month too. Greater blessing are on the way.
My dryer died at the beginning of November..just when it started to get cold and rainy! Challenge to get the clothes to dry!
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You sound like me.
Milton killed my oven just got a used one a couple of weeks ago
As I watched you describe this different feeling, it reminded me of a unique experience I had almost 60 years ago.
I was about 7 years old and living in the Tamp Bay area. We were hit by a major hurricane with winds of well over a hundred miles an hour. Then, in the matter of few minutes the wind stopped and the sun came out. My father took me out in the eye of a major hurricane. It had it’s own kind of quiet like when it is snowing. It had a heaviness to it, maybe because the air pressure was so low. It was almost surreal.Then slowly on the horizon the clouds could be seen moving in and things started to rustle around a bit. We ran inside and within moments we were again hit by winds blowing over a hundred miles an hour. But they were blowing in the opposite direction this time.
The past two months have that same eerie sense to it.
The best way to fight demonic oppression is to give thanks in all things. A grateful heart is a joyful heart and it can only be bruised but never broken.
Thank you for standing in the gap. Here’s to a Happy Thankful New Year in Christ.
Thank you for your testimony!🙏♥️🙂
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Very well said! Happiest New Year to you!
My sister is having a tumor removed tomorrow. Likely cancerous. The lining of her uterus looks suspicious. Biopsy scheduled for Jan 10. We are praying all goes well
I pray she has a full and cancer free recovery 🙏
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Praying for your sister.
Joining you in prayer.
We had a wonderful Christmas, my husband who is on hospice is still with me and I have a very good job and just got a promotion. I work from home and can take care of my husband and my work understands my circumstances. We aren't rich but we are not one check away from being homeless either. My children are healthy and so are my grands and great grands. I am very grateful for the many blessings we have had during the past year. God has truly blessed my family with two new great grandsons this year.
Call it like it is. You dont put lipstick on a pig, which is why i watch your videos. Keep speaking from your heart, and thank you.
I always will! Thank you so much.
One of our pigs loves to wear lipstick, I think she's a Diva! 😂
Miss Piggy ' Jim hendsons ' would not agree. She wears high heels too.😊
Patara, This is my first video I've seen in a bit before Christmas. I just got out of the hospital and I had bilateral pneumonia and sepsis. I had no idea how sick I was. But I kept saying, Thank you Jesus for helping me through this! Yes, I do believe that we are fighting a spiritual warfare. Thank you so much for talking about it. ❤️
Praying you health returns to you even better than before.
"The shattering of a heart when being broken is the loudest quiet ever".
Carroll Bryant
I know that feeling.
@@Paul-uw7us sad, but true, quiet heartbreak...
So True. My Son would have been 37 years old today. Truly a difficult time. Blessings to you ❤
Wow, very beautifully said .
Yes I've been there 🙏💕
Don't let those that are spiritually compromised upset you. Say "No weapon formed against me shall prosper" and continue with your day 🙏🤗👊
Between now and Jan 20 expect anything and everything!
@@SusanGriffin-q2z I believe Jan 20 is just the beginning.
Now, ya'll don't laugh...I stopped putting up the big tree and went to a small 3 ft one. It sits on a small round table in my den.
This happened 4 years ago just as things fell apart in the world, and those random twinkling lights were so calming. So I never took it down! After New Year, I put hearts all over it, then at Easter up go fluffy chicks and small bunnies. Throughout the year, I celebrate each holiday. I try to be happy and thankful for each season. If the world gets too crazy, when the sun goes I turn on the lights.
Maybe to stay sane in these insane times is to do whatever we can to celebrate the seasons, thank God for his blessings and do whatever small things that make us happy.
My husband and I were sick for over a week, during Christmas, starting to get better.🙏 No appetite, because nothing tasted right. But God is Good and we trusting in Jesus. Praying for everyone here 🙏❤️🕊️ Love you all ❣️
Oh how i wish we could go back to canning, gardening, recipes, cooking outdoors on a fire, discussing chicken breeds. But we cant. You talk about the things that all of us worry about. There is always something positive. You give us a smile and hope. We are prepared, prayed up and peaceful. God bless you and your family. Thank you.
Uptick in Cancer!! You are correct. Not just myself but many others. I am in healthcare. Some of the stories I hear are real eye openers.
one guess why.
@@johnturtle6649yep, jabberwockies!
The poke
It’s the jab.
My physician friend has seen an uptick in cancer as well. It entered our family a few months ago. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
YESSSSSS!!! We had 4 trees fall on our house Oct 2nd, then a pipe broke in our house 4 days later, we have had to take out walls and flooring, replace 3 cars, and 2 chimneys, our whole stone patio, then my husband and son got pneumonia, my brother was on life support from a hernia surgery, our 6 month old kitten started having seizures and died, and it has gone on and on. I am so tired and weary. But I put on my armor and I keep the oil in my lamps.
❤Prayers! Armor up!
Oh, and BIG HUGE hug to you Patera.
Please pray for my sister Kelly, who was placed on a ventilator Christmas Eve. I spent Christmas alone. Which is OK, I have Jesus. On Thanksgiving, I sat alone in sack cloth, had beans and hot dogs and kept my heat as unbearably low as possible. To suffer alongside my brothers and sisters who have lost everything and still living in tents in sub zero weather. Let us pray against darkness and lift up those suffering in prayer. God sees them. Heaven is voice activated so fire up your angels family!
Prayers going
We just turned our furnace on. Held off in honor of Helene victims. Their plight breaks my heart!
I believe you are right. I also believe that whatever is coming will have global repercussions; I'm feeling it too down here in Southern Australia. I have been for a long time, but it's getting stronger every day. Pray, prep, pray some more, prep some more. Then rinse and repeat. I also feel strongly that we need to prepare to share.
I am 72 years old, and I often tell my Grandchildren that I am glad that I grew up when I did, and I feel sorry that they are growing up now in this world during these times!!
You are a realist. One of the many things I love about you. ❤
Thank you so much! ❤
Lost my last uncle Christmas eve and laying him to rest tomorrow. I will be the first to say yesterday was a hard day and tomorrow is going to be tuff. I did sing happy birthday to Jesus with tears and just stayed in the house with my little dog Maggie. I know were he is but doesn't make it easier. 😢
The picture of you and hubby at the beginning was beautiful. You're so right, it is different and something big is coming. I feel at peace with it though. Happy New Year!
You’ve totally nailed it here with spiritual warfare. I pray that the veil is lifted from the deniers!!!!
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Patara, the incidences of cancers has surely increased. Last year our previously very healthy and active 40 year old son was diagnosed with cancer in May and with great healthcare, wonderful support from his loving family, and the prayers of hundreds, he passed away in August-just 3 months after his diagnosis. Our hearts were shattered but we’ve clung to our Heavenly Father like never before and we’re getting through one day at a time.
I have had this feeling for months too. I am hugging you. I could cry
Patara you are so right! I've been in a spiritual war since March. First, in March, my husband lost his job. $4,000 a month gone. Then my clothes washer stopped working, then not long after my refrigerator. Not long after that, my dryer stopped working. My husband comes down with unbearable pain throughout his body. He can't do much of anything without being in terrible pain. His blood work comes back good.
Then Hurricane Helene hit's Georgia. Never has Georgia been devastated with a Hurricane so far inland. Long story short, we are living in our camper. The house we rent damaged. My employer decided not call me back to work after being closed a week from the Hurricane. So I loss my job. I know God is with us through all of this. I have to trust Him. But I've never experienced anything like this. I do not see 2025 any better. I feel something is coming. God bless you sister
Something is coming I feel it too!
Haven’t decorated in years. Decided to this year so much warmth and happiness. I’ll take it down when I want to. Next week? February? July? The neighbor hates blow ups in yards, so I know the snowman will stay on till at least august.
You go girl!
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Coming times, we can still focus and pray for inner peace and strength.
Can’t even imagine how much it costs to feed all your wonderful animals!! Blessings to you & your family Patara! So love watching your videos!! ;-)
I feel it everyday!! My grandson was diagnosed with Leukemia at 18 months and he has been receiving chemo since April of 2023. It’s heartbreaking!
Praying for your precious grandson ❤🙏
Prayers for your grandson’s complete healing and restoration. Prayers of comfort and peace for y’all.
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I will pray for him. ❤❤🙏
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Something is coming for sure. We all feel it. Things are changing fast.
Thank you for your videos . Thank you for being you !
Patera is REAL. I appreciate that.
Ditto!
We had a monsoon before day break Christmas morning. Over 4" rain north of our ranch. The flash flood coming down our creek washed out both water gaps which is a super difficult recovery. Cows and donkeys had to be moved up to high ground where they are fenced off the creek area. We aren't spring chickens so our work is cut out for us once the flooding subsides. This is a freak flood for December. They usually occur in the spring when the water is warmer. Wading on waist-deep fast-flowing cold muddy water is rough. I pray you are spared.
🙏That's a lot of work.
@@kathypeters9895 We are praying for you, Kathy and family. 🙏🏻❤️
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I lost my mom last week. Her death marks the 6th mom to pass in our small group of family and close friends in one year. I’m devastated but I keep sane by knowing without doubt she is young and healthy and with Jesus and her loved ones.
Every fiber in me senses a dark time ahead of us but I keep reaching out to Jesus and holding tightly ❤🙏🏻
My dad was in a bicycle accident Christmas Eve day. A car almost hit he and my stepmom so he had to brake hard and crashed. Hairline fracture of his right forearm and deep thigh contusion…he can barely walk. My sister in law is hosting her family and she’s sick; high fever, etc…and her sister fell down their stairs and broke her ankle Christmas Eve day. Now my brother has a fever and they’re both down. I’ve had a horrible cold for 10 days. BUT!! We had all of our children and grandchildren (all 23!) for Christmas and that hasn’t happened in a few years…someone is usually sick. So very grateful for that. But boy Satan is coming after my extended family hard…Jesus will win this battle, though!!! Keep praying!!! 🙏
In a light note. I put out snowmen when I take down Christmas. Everywhere I look the snowmen are smiling at me.
On a more serious note.....I had my right foot + part of the leg taken off. It saved my life so that was good. Saturday a flook accident opened the entire surgery site . They stitched it up on Sunday morning. I got to come home on Monday. The Devel ment it for loss and I turned it around as a praise for our Lord JESUS ❤️. We will not let him win as we know the end of the war. WE WIN 😊❤May Father GOD Bless You James and Your Family ❤️
I've had more illness this past couple of months than ever. Ive also had a weird feeling lately . Everyone pray 🙏🏻
Many people have said this Christmas feels different people who are spiritually in tune can feel the heaviness. I have felt something is coming for months. Nothing feels the same.
Recent mornings I wake up with a feeling of dread. There is a heaviness.
Yes, there is. Me too.
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Agreed but make sure you're getting enough Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2. Also pray for protection over you while you sleep.
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I thought that was just my life! 😛
At least you're not huddled in the corner whimpering. Life is rough. I look forward to your smiles. Thanks
No one in this crowd is EVER huddled in a corner…
@bdeck1617 Yes Patera's strength gives us all a boost 🎉
And acknowledgement of God’s sovereignty and righteousness sustains all believers through troubled times, praise and glory to Him, Amen 🙏
@@patriciagoodwin9338yes AMEN we praise through each storm, and each mountain top!
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On a personal note- you are my sons age. Lost my daughter that would have been 2 years younger. But would have liked her to be alot like you! And just as smart!!❤
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Pray thru all difficulties, it's the only path to walk
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God has made each of us perfectly designed for whatever time in which we find ourselves 💖🙏✝
thank you dearly for those words of perspective. I need Them and will try to keep them close.
That's a warm, reassuring promise. Thank you for the reminder.
I have had the same feeling..almost a foreboding...hold our loved ones close and continue preparing. Prayers for everyone.
Something huge is definitely coming. I have been feeling like this for a while and that feeling has only become more intense as time has passed.
This has been one of the hardest years spiritually. My husband and I have many times felt like we were just hanging on. The attack on our family has been indescribable. Even just little things leaves you scratching your head going "what in the world?" Don't know how I would have made it this year without my faith. Though shaky at times due to the many trials, I keep coming back to the truth that it is my ONLY sure foundation. I pray all the time and try to do what I believe my heart (the Holy Spirit) is saying. I too believe something is coming. What? Who knows? But He does and He will see us through.
BTW went to Aldi today. Egg prices have shot way up and there is a limit. I am not surprised, but it makes me shake my head.
Pray! Prep! Be Peaceful! right back at ya!! Blessings in the midst of it all.
My favorite truth teller nails it again…. I could not agree more. Pray without ceasing! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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I love how you cut through all the bull! I never miss ur videos and i agree. We must pray pray herd and we must also be vigilant. Sending love to you and your family
I feel it! I got blessing oil from Israel and posted Psalm 91 on my porch. I walked our property and asked for Gods protection from the evil rising. I put oil on our gates, doors. Keep eyes on Jesus. He will give us peace knowing one way or another we will be with Him.
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He goes before us. HE IS MIGHTY. AMEN!
Patera, I've had this aching gut feeling too. It's like a black cloud that follows me around and doesn't go away. I've been fighting a deeper sadness, even though I lnow my family and I are very blessed. I can't shake it though and have never had such feelings like this in my 59 years of life. I fight tears, frustration and maybe a little fear. It's exhausting emotionally, mentally and physically.
In my opinion, you are so right. I've been having a strange, somewhat fearful, feeling for a couple of weeks now. I can't shake the feeling that something is going to come to a head and erupt before January 20th. We all need to make sure we have The Armor of God on.
“The wounds of a friend are faithful and the kisses of an enemy are deceitful” Proverbs
Thank you for the truth, warning and encouragement to continue in faith! I need reminder everyday because I’m prone to forget! Keep vigilant!
So true this year is very different and I feel something is off and needs watching. One day at a time and be ready to start over again tomorrow because this will be the way forward.
I'm new here since Helene and I just want to say I agree with everything you said 100% and I have been purging, organizing and getting my act together for over a year. It's coming. God is in control, but His people perish for lack of knowledge. Thanks for sharing yours.
You are just real! I didn't get cards out this year even though I planned to. I am so grateful and blessed because I was able to spend time with my daughters, most of the grands and greats.
The beginning of your videos always brings a smile to my face. I just love your critters.❤
EVERYTHING costs more now! That could be one reason. I'm sure it's not the only reason.
I used my cards for food for my daughter and her family. I didn’t buy anything else this season. But still 😊wish I had them paid off. That’s my goal this year. Spiritual warfare is real!
I think you've always been a steady positive force in your videos. Like me, you prolly take your aggression out on your manure piles. Who needs a spreader when you have a pitchfork?!😅 We love you! DO NOT CHANGE A THING ❤
I completely agree with you. Something doesn’t feel right. I pray for the safety of all and try to be as prepared as I can. Thank you for your videos.
I have just found you… and am thankful for it! My feeling lately is that people are breaking… their spirit, their hope, their security… is at wits end. Even with a new administration, it isn’t enough at a local level. Praying for strength to be a shield for others against what is coming. ❤
I enjoy the light coming through the trees. It's one of things I love about our property.
We celebrate Little Christmas by keeping the decorations going through January 6th. January 7th we wouldnt turn on the lights anymore and started taking down the tree and putting the decorations away. You know the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me... January 6th is the Twelfth Night. We all have our traditions. 🥰
I’ve been feeling it for awhile. I quit smoking cigarettes and started exercising more
Good for you!❤
How did you quit? I need to but I’m not being successful
I just quit as well. I was very ready and am taking it one day at a time. If you can make it one day you can make it everyday. When I'm stressed and try to convince myself I need to smoke I tell myself, people are burying their children, husbands, wives, fighting cancer etc and don't need a cigarette. It makes me refuse to give in. Stay strong ❤❤❤
This is why i watch you. You are real.❤
Keep telling the truth and keep looking up, that's all we can do.
If you aren't feeling the heaviness you really need to pray!
Good morning, I love the way you are doing good things.
Been feeling it too...can't put my thumb on it, but my head is on a swivel
You are a Blessing!! Merry Christmas!! ❤️🙌🏼💚
It can also mean a flood of Good is coming.
I had a dream today. More like a vision.
I slept for 12 hours. I actually couldn't wake up until it was finished.
At 1st, there were a bunch of containers of food dropped in places where people were struggling, like at my apartment complex.
And, it was all free. I grabbed a bunch of bags and put them in my apartment.
Then I drove to the huge open air grocery store called the "Anti-Government store". It was for people that were on gov assistance that were given only a little to survive. And for people who were taxed into the poor house.
This grocery store had high end foods, like oysters, cheeses, meats, mushrooms and everything in between. And exotic foods from different countries.
You could load up your carts and bags with anything you needed or wanted free of charge.
I got food for me and my family plus other goodies. I got a load of stuff.
Then, they would help us load our cars.
This makes me think about God taking from the evil rich and giving it to the poor.
And, getting paid back for having so much taken from us.
I'm still hoping Jesus returns real soon.
That is an awesome dream! I wish I would have nice dreams like that. Most of my dreams are weird, disjointed hodgepodges of nonsense or nightmares.
Love ya lady, always look forward to you videos, you all stay safe up there and stay as dry as you can. Running a homestead is not easy all the time, but the rewards are priceless. God bless and again stay safe.
My husband and I say the same thing. I've never heard my husband say that things are off. We just feel that we're waiting for something to drop.
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The heaviness is definitely palpable. It's like darkness is nearly above us, and we all feel it. My ex husband passed away last Tuesday, and he takes with him our Army retirement. I am trusting the Father to cover me in all things. My daughter walked away from me, and the relationship I thought we had, evaporated.
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I had a similar experience this Christmas - I live alone and I didn't even feel like cooking (I normally love to cook) - instead, I ate. bagel and cream cheese and a cup of coffee. I sense that something is coming. As for Christmas cards - I didn't get even one - normally my dear friend sends me a card but I didn't even get one from her this year. On the upside, however, I had a visit from a dear friend whom I haven't seen in years - he has moved recently to Chicago (about a 3 hour drive from me) and he had driven down to friends in St. Louis, Missouri for Christmas and he came to visit today (the day after Christmas). We had a wonderful visit to catch up on things since we last met in 2017. My, how our lives had changed - both mine and his. He is younger (only 41) and I am 78 - despite this we have so much in common. It really made my holiday season. Something is so different about this year - can't put my finger on it - but I continue to pray, prep, and be peaceful. Much love to you Patara - from SE Illinois.
Big fact I was in worship and felt I needed to go into warfare immediately after. Father strengthen those that aren't ready.
I believe you are right and here is your hug 🥰
I'm with everyone my anxiety has been way up.the air feels very unsettling...
Thank you for sharing your homestead with us! You inspire me ❤
I am not responsible for the state of our economy. HOWEVER, I am responsible for my prior decisions that impact how the economy impacts me AND for the decisions I make now to try and shape my future.
I’m glad you’re picking up what we’ve discussed here for many years. 👍🏼
You’re right I felt that too. Something is coming be ready.
Merry Christmas, Patara and family! 🎄 Praying for good New Year 🙏 Keep the faith everyone. Patara, your videos are so inspiring. Thank you! Hugs in spirit to this community. 🤗
Patara, I admire and appreciate your candor... authenticity. I agree with you! I feel it too. Thank you for not "behaving"...
I have the feeling the Gremlins ARE ABOUT TO GET WET''''''''''Prayers to all'''
Saw the Gremlins for the first time two nights ago and actually got that!!!
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I feel like Gizmo
It has been a challenging few months for many. I appreciate you sharing your truth. It is comforting to hear your thoughts on things that are happening in the world. I always appreciate your honesty and insights.
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You stated exactly what so many of us are feeling. We know something is coming and we must prepare diligently. Spiritual warfare is palpable all around us. We look to what God has told us in his Word is coming to pass. Pray and be looking up!
You sure love your animals. I love seeing your interactions with them. Since I live in Tempe Arizona City life .
Patara, I truly enjoy your videos. Especially today, there's a heaviness in the air that I've been feeling since Oct 7th. I do believe we are living in the last days. Evil is running rampant everywhere. I'm trying not to be afraid because Jesus tells us not to be. Yet I'm a 60 yr old human loneliness woman. I have to remind myself many time everyday that God is in control. I pray that God will allow me to take care of his animals in heaven. I prefer animals over people any day. Love and prayers for you, your family and all your animals. I feel something too.
Yes, you are exactly right.. something is coming. This Christmas was very very different. We all need to stay close to Jesus and spend time with him. There are days that I have so many things to do. I don’t know which way I’m going. So many “things” stand in my way of reading the Bible and spending time with the Lord. I get up everyday thanking the Lord for another day. I am 70 years old, my mind and my body just cannot do like it use to. But that’s ok.. I do what I can. Patera, you remind me of myself when I was younger. Remember, that Jesus is coming to separate the wheat from the tares. Love y’all. Have a blessed new year!
You absolutely hit it right on the head! Things are getting ready to wake the world up and everyone should prepare!🌺
You are exactly correct Patera, people who can accept and see we are living in a time of great spiritual warfare only want to hear the comfortable stuff.
Stay strong shine a light on it and keep tellin the truth
Working through all my cabinets and pantry. Going to store tomorrow to add a few necessities.
I had several friends who said there was a heaviness around Christmas this year. I felt the same way. Let's stay close to the Lord this coming year.
I feel the same way. All we can do is keep praying.