When you wrote that the old shed was dangerous, you were not kidding. Those walls were ready to fall over in a strong wind! Glad neither Illia nor anyone else was injured during the destruction. Thanks, again, for an entertaining video.
Illia, "Bite the bullet." Your English has improved so much! It's nice to see everyone pitching in ... living life, free and safe ❤️🙏 God bless. Ukraine Strong!
Wow! That shed was an enormous challenge -- so much work! But happy to see that you are salvaging what you can for reuse. Your helping hands deserve several beers!
I have been thinking about you and your family in Ukraine. My father’s family comes from Ukraine and they fled to the US when the village priest finally convinced my grandfather that the Russian army was coming to conscript him. My great uncle had already been conscripted and was shot as a traitor when her refused to fire on ethnic Ukrainians. My grandfather had put all their money down as a deposit to purchase a farm in Ukraine and couldn’t get the deposit back. My grandmother went and talked to the seller’s wife and came back with the deposit so her family could afford ship passage. My grandmother was very, very brave and the whole family came to the US and my grandmother was in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy with the baby who would become my father. As I looked at Ilya today I started to cry thinking about the bravery it took for him to venture out to locate family from the Ukraine to rescue family and friends. I am so proud of you all and my own heritage.I wish you much success and hope.
Looks like weeding your cobblestones out front will be the gift that keeps giving! Love the quick hug while cleaning the wardrobe, lots of love there. ❤️ 🇺🇦
Illia is so strong - he can break down brick walls! I’m happy to see your family is helping - everyone is safe and enjoying spending time working together. Illia does very well with the narration in English - he’s is fun to listen to!
You both are so hard-working ❤. Thank You guys for your work, for filming it (editing to 🙂), and for sharing. It helps a lot, is giving hope and motivation. We are caring of two Ukrainian families❤, they are living in our home. They are so happy and we are too, of giving a hand. Thank you guys, when I wacht you my heart is much stronger. Best regards from Poland.
I think that most of us appreciate the extra effort it takes for you to continue to put out these videos when your heart is with your family and your other home, Ukraine. Being the birth place of all my ancestors, I do wake up these days with a sick feeling, and thinking, "Is this evil invasion real? Can the people of Ukraine wake up and hear that the violence has ended?" This is what I am praying for with all my heart. There is a new reality for you and your family now, and our hearts and prayers are with you. I am glad that some of your family is with you and the children are happy. The positive energy of your hard work together will be helping in some way to sustain you all day by day.
Pushing the wall down was very satisfying to watch! I'm glad Marina's family is with you! Our church is praying for Ukraine. They are also gathering money &/or aid to send. I hope the mad man is stopped soon! He has a lot of blood on his hands!
Moving belongings, furniture, materials and in my own project huge amounts of soil is the most time consuming part indeed. But good to see your family safe there, they can help you with building something up instead of seeing everything being destroyed. Most important is that they are in a place where they can live without fear, even if it's very difficult for them being in a unfamiliar place where they don't speak the language. The shed was clearly past its sell by date, that wall was standing loose on its foundation.
I am enjoying watching you transform the old farmhouse into your new home.Thank you for the joy that you bring to your subscribers. And god bless the people of Ukraine fighting the dictator of Russia.I spent 2 weeks in a port city outside of Odessa back in the 70s and spent 3 days in a hospital there. everyone I met in the hospital said that they liked Americans but they didnt like American politics. I am American and I dont like politics either.And that is Russias problem they are not happy unless they are in full control.Its sad to know that the people are the ones that suffer because of the decisions of its leaders.We all want peace Nobody wins in war. Stand With Ukraine.
I'm glad to see a few family members working togheter. For them it is giving back some help to you and also they find it a pleasure to do something with the time. Perhaps they will forget the sorrows for a while. It's better to being busy than doing nothing special during the days they are in Belgium. (And you started with the guest room , although they are now not guests.)
This is one message I would have written to you.I pray everyday for Ukraine and its people.May the peace of God reach your country soon.I'm writing you fron Argentina. God bless Ilia and Marina for what they are doing with his relatives.
You certainly chose well when you used a wheelbarrow for your logo, moving and hauling really is the biggest part of renovation. Glad to see you've increased your ranks, may you all stay safe and well. Like the rest of the world I am keeping Ukraine and the Ukrainian people close in my heart, and my prayers and any actions I can take are for the peace and prosperity of the nation and it's people. ❤🌻☮
Your yard is starting to look like a building supply store. It's nice to see you salvaging as much as possible. I always look forward to seeing what you two are up to.
So glad your family is able to help for a bit. So glad they are safe. My thoughts are with Ukrainian people. They are brave and we all want to see them safe in their own country. Peace to Ukraine.
The mothers appear happy to help with that tedious brick cleaning job. It seems to never end, so the more hands the better! Those Nice neat stacks of roof tiles and bricks look so nice👍🏻🤗
I'm grateful for the timing of your weekly videos. It gives me something enjoyable to start my day as I head into the office on public transport. Love seeing that you have extra help to get through some of the tasks you have otherwise had to put off due to lack of time. Much love to you all, and to Ukraine! 🌻🇺🇦
You ukrainians are hard workers and hard fighters. In Spain we say “El pueblo unido jamás será vencido”. In english: “United people will never be defeated”. Stay strong 💪🏻
Amazing how far you've come in this endeavor. So much hard laborious work and hard times fixing things. But you are coming along great and I can see the enjoyment in your eyes as you make such progress. Thumbs Up!
Ilya! Your English improves in every video you make! Not only do your relatives have a safe place to be until this crisis passes, but they are able to take their minds off their troubles and help your family reach your personal goals. With all the shells of outbuildings you have on the property, I would not be surprised to see a little guest house there some day so family can come stay when/as they need to. Please stay safe and thank you for continuing to share your journey with all of us.
Each day is a step closer to moving to the farm. You are all so hard working and I am glad to see Anneke, too. I see a larger garden this spring. It always helped me to relax when I was working in my garden.
Its heartening to see your relatives being able to help you out already, so soon after the trauma they have endured. Perhaps they find a sort of mindfulness in working on these physical tasks, which allows them to switch off for a short time? You are both looking worried & tired. Those of us who are safe in our countries can't imagine what you must be feeling & I hope that you too can lose your worries as you progress through your wonderful project. 🇺🇦
I think you’re right! Renovation is more about moving things around than anything else. It’s great the floor will be easy to remove. You guys need a bit of easy.❤️Peace For Ukraine❤️
OH Ilia you guys work so hard I'm so glad you were able to get some family out of Eurkraine God bless you I'm glad they are helping many hands make lighter work
It's good that your family is helping you with some of the renovation work. Many hands makes the work faster. Every week I can see the improvements that is made on "De Hoeve". Your videos are wonderful.
Anneke must have missed the mouse that bolted right as Illia started spraying!! Tell her if she's going to hang around all day, she could at least earn her keep! Lol! Love to you all!
I get the biggest kick out of watching walls fall down as Illia pushes on them. Makes me wonder how they managed to stay standing as long as they did. And , as far as hating clean up, I think there’s lots of in that same boat with you. Much more fun to make the mess than clean it up.
My great grandmother used to say “ many hands make light work”. Glad you had help with the many bricks! Ilia you need to be careful when touching the remains of a mouse nest. Need gloves and mask so you don’t inhale particles from urine and feces (droppings). They carry diseases. I am enjoying seeing the progress you are making of the different areas of the house.
Another great video, the world stands by Ukraine and our resources will rebuild it eventually in the mean time we provide equipment and munitons for its survival, but nothing will repair our hearts for what has been done to the beautiful people SLAVA UKRAINE
I'm so glad to see your family with you. I'm sure they are glad to be safe, but want to go home. Please tell them they have a lot of people around the world who feel the same way. God bless all of you and Anneke.
So happy to see the good work on your farm. Sending you congratulations on all the different tasks you have taken on and accomplished with skill. 🌈😇💕👏🇺🇸
Anneke's first entrance was a surprise. Leaping up the wall to the next floor, upstaging Illya and later meowing pitifully with the, I'll never get down from here, help me voice! All are working so hard! I enjoyed your Inception moment with the wall. Yes, so much moving stuff.
Bravo !! Une super vidéo, très satisfaisante à regarder quand on voit les progrès réalisés 🤩 !! La famille accueillie vous aide et restaurer cette ferme est une bienheureuse thérapie. Avec le printemps, les travaux seront agréables, vous pourrez faire des pique-niques 🧺 et barbecue 😉 !! Prenez bien soin de vous ! Bravo à la résistance ukrainienne 🇺🇦 ! 🌸🌸🌸
That shed space is absolutely amazing. Sorry that you have more digging in your immediate future. By the way, the primitive selfie stick made me laugh. #SlavaUkraini
Thank you are very special people love the video and thank you for sharing and your time was really great loved it never miss a video and have watched from the beginning and all your videos are really great Illia and Mariana really great 👍.
Another great video reusing the existing bricks keeps the house looking the same. I have done this with any building work on my small property. Pushing the wall over was very impressive and must’ve been great fun. Good luck for the future
💙💛🌻 Even small cleanups like this are important to the project of the renovations. Is your own cat at home a mouser too or just Inspector Anneke? Thinking about your friends, family, and loved ones every day. I hope there is peace soon! ☮
When you wrote that the old shed was dangerous, you were not kidding. Those walls were ready to fall over in a strong wind! Glad neither Illia nor anyone else was injured during the destruction. Thanks, again, for an entertaining video.
Ukrainian people are so determined! So happy some of your family are able to join you and are safe. Prayers for everyone 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Illia, "Bite the bullet." Your English has improved so much! It's nice to see everyone pitching in ... living life, free and safe ❤️🙏 God bless. Ukraine Strong!
Knowing that you have more family living with you now, we have sent another small gift via PayPal. God Bless You All.
Ilia, you and Marina are a treasure. Thank you for continuing to share your work renovating with us all.
Wow! That shed was an enormous challenge -- so much work! But happy to see that you are salvaging what you can for reuse. Your helping hands deserve several beers!
I have been thinking about you and your family in Ukraine. My father’s family comes from Ukraine and they fled to the US when the village priest finally convinced my grandfather that the Russian army was coming to conscript him. My great uncle had already been conscripted and was shot as a traitor when her refused to fire on ethnic Ukrainians. My grandfather had put all their money down as a deposit to purchase a farm in Ukraine and couldn’t get the deposit back. My grandmother went and talked to the seller’s wife and came back with the deposit so her family could afford ship passage. My grandmother was very, very brave and the whole family came to the US and my grandmother was in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy with the baby who would become my father.
As I looked at Ilya today I started to cry thinking about the bravery it took for him to venture out to locate family from the Ukraine to rescue family and friends. I am so proud of you all and my own heritage.I wish you much success and hope.
Your family’s story is beautiful. I am praying for all of Ukrainian people. May this war be over soon and Putin pays for his war crimes.
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What an incredible story you have. Beautifully told. Thank you
Similar story for my family. They lived many generations in the Bereson Valley, north of Kherson. So many tragic stories. My heart bleeds for 🇺🇦.
Looks like weeding your cobblestones out front will be the gift that keeps giving! Love the quick hug while cleaning the wardrobe, lots of love there. ❤️ 🇺🇦
Once you move in I'd spray the cobblestones with Bleach or weedkiller.
@@sherylbentley3724 or vinegar
I love how the "Inspector" went up into the loft and looked down on your work. I think the comment was, "Well done on this clean-up!"
How the cat is always inspecting your work. It’s like he’s making sure you do a good job. 😊
Yes it does !
Illia is so strong - he can break down brick walls! I’m happy to see your family is helping - everyone is safe and enjoying spending time working together. Illia does very well with the narration in English - he’s is fun to listen to!
He’s a good man!!
You both are so hard-working ❤. Thank You guys for your work, for filming it (editing to 🙂), and for sharing. It helps a lot, is giving hope and motivation. We are caring of two Ukrainian families❤, they are living in our home. They are so happy and we are too, of giving a hand. Thank you guys, when I wacht you my heart is much stronger. Best regards from Poland.
it's really nice to see your faces smiling ❤️ 🇺🇦 💙💛 дуже приємно бачити ваші обличчя усміхненими
We are with Ukraine,beautiful people, love your renovation, from Chicago.
Sending all our love and support to you and your family and all of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 +🇨🇦
Ilia’s motto, “I don’t like to do it but, I’m going to just bite the bullet!” Thank you for sharing and hope all is well.
I think that most of us appreciate the extra effort it takes for you to continue to put out these videos when your heart is with your family and your other home, Ukraine. Being the birth place of all my ancestors, I do wake up these days with a sick feeling, and thinking, "Is this evil invasion real? Can the people of Ukraine wake up and hear that the violence has ended?" This is what I am praying for with all my heart. There is a new reality for you and your family now, and our hearts and prayers are with you.
I am glad that some of your family is with you and the children are happy. The positive energy of your hard work together will be helping in some way to sustain you all day by day.
Pushing the wall down was very satisfying to watch! I'm glad Marina's family is with you! Our church is praying for Ukraine. They are also gathering money &/or aid to send. I hope the mad man is stopped soon! He has a lot of blood on his hands!
From a Black American, I say, " Slava Ukraine".! I love you and your wifes channel. I will keep you and yours in my prayer. In his name, Big Love
Moving belongings, furniture, materials and in my own project huge amounts of soil is the most time consuming part indeed.
But good to see your family safe there, they can help you with building something up instead of seeing everything being destroyed.
Most important is that they are in a place where they can live without fear, even if it's very difficult for them being in a unfamiliar place where they don't speak the language.
The shed was clearly past its sell by date, that wall was standing loose on its foundation.
You all work so hard, nice to have some much-needed help and love from family!
I am enjoying watching you transform the old farmhouse into your new home.Thank you for the joy that you bring to your subscribers. And god bless the people of Ukraine fighting the dictator of Russia.I spent 2 weeks in a port city outside of Odessa back in the 70s and spent 3 days in a hospital there. everyone I met in the hospital said that they liked Americans but they didnt like American politics. I am American and I dont like politics either.And that is Russias problem they are not happy unless they are in full control.Its sad to know that the people are the ones that suffer because of the decisions of its leaders.We all want peace Nobody wins in war. Stand With Ukraine.
Superman! But Superman would be lost without Mariana. What a family of workers you have.. A laundry will be a wonderful asset.
I'm glad to see a few family members working togheter. For them it is giving back some help to you and also they find it a pleasure to do something with the time. Perhaps they will forget the sorrows for a while. It's better to being busy than doing nothing special during the days they are in Belgium. (And you started with the guest room , although they are now not guests.)
This is one message I would have written to you.I pray everyday for Ukraine and its people.May the peace of God reach your country soon.I'm writing you fron Argentina. God bless Ilia and Marina for what they are doing with his relatives.
You certainly chose well when you used a wheelbarrow for your logo, moving and hauling really is the biggest part of renovation. Glad to see you've increased your ranks, may you all stay safe and well. Like the rest of the world I am keeping Ukraine and the Ukrainian people close in my heart, and my prayers and any actions I can take are for the peace and prosperity of the nation and it's people. ❤🌻☮
Your yard is starting to look like a building supply store. It's nice to see you salvaging as much as possible.
I always look forward to seeing what you two are up to.
So glad your family is able to help for a bit. So glad they are safe. My thoughts are with Ukrainian people. They are brave and we all want to see them safe in their own country. Peace to Ukraine.
Family and cleaning up can vastly improve ones morale in such a large project. Of course the inspector helps too. Glad all is well.
Sending prayers for Ukraine. Support will be given. We are with you. 🇺🇦 Thankful some of your family can be with you and please God bless them all.
The mothers appear happy to help with that tedious brick cleaning
job. It seems to never end, so the more hands the better! Those
Nice neat stacks of roof tiles and bricks look so nice👍🏻🤗
😂 I have OCD, and was noticing how beautifully stacked they were too
I'm grateful for the timing of your weekly videos. It gives me something enjoyable to start my day as I head into the office on public transport.
Love seeing that you have extra help to get through some of the tasks you have otherwise had to put off due to lack of time.
Much love to you all, and to Ukraine! 🌻🇺🇦
You ukrainians are hard workers and hard fighters. In Spain we say “El pueblo unido jamás será vencido”. In english: “United people will never be defeated”. Stay strong 💪🏻
In New Zealand 🇳🇿 we say Kia Kaha be strong / strength
Such dispiriting times for us all - but you guys show us the best of humanity, well done, and thinking of you.
Amazing how far you've come in this endeavor. So much hard laborious work and hard times fixing things. But you are coming along great and I can see the enjoyment in your eyes as you make such progress. Thumbs Up!
The cat breaks me up.
It's wonderful you have help. You deserve it. 💖
Your videos bring joy to my Tuesday mornings. Thanks for creating this content! Best wishes!!
oh my dear Illia, we enjoy watching you suffer from time to time lol.
Ilya! Your English improves in every video you make! Not only do your relatives have a safe place to be until this crisis passes, but they are able to take their minds off their troubles and help your family reach your personal goals. With all the shells of outbuildings you have on the property, I would not be surprised to see a little guest house there some day so family can come stay when/as they need to. Please stay safe and thank you for continuing to share your journey with all of us.
It must feel lovely having those helping hands with you😍 pushing that brick wall over was so satisfying to watch. Slava Ukraini🇬🇧🇺🇦🌻
Thank you all for being who you are. Thank you for sharing these bits of your life. We are all related.
Each day is a step closer to moving to the farm. You are all so hard working and I am glad to see Anneke, too. I see a larger garden this spring. It always helped me to relax when I was working in my garden.
Its heartening to see your relatives being able to help you out already, so soon after the trauma they have endured. Perhaps they find a sort of mindfulness in working on these physical tasks, which allows them to switch off for a short time? You are both looking worried & tired. Those of us who are safe in our countries can't imagine what you must be feeling & I hope that you too can lose your worries as you progress through your wonderful project. 🇺🇦
HEART my friends. from West Virginia USA
Very happy your family is with you helping on this journey to rebuild the farmhouse. There must have been a guiding hand to bring all together.
I think you’re right! Renovation is more about moving things around than anything else. It’s great the floor will be easy to remove. You guys need a bit of easy.❤️Peace For Ukraine❤️
AMEN !
@@rutheliz75 🤗
Cuanto me alegro de veros de nuevo y con la familia junto a vosotros . Desde España os mando toda la fuerza y el cariño para Ucrania . 🇪🇸❤️🇺🇦
Prayers for your family...and ALL of Ukraine. 🙏🙏
Ilya your confidence in speaking English has grown and grown. Good for you. Thank you.
Continued prayers for you, your family and all Ukrainians. Stay strong. 🙏
There is always that point where you have to stop and re-organize, does make it easier in the long run.
OH Ilia you guys work so hard I'm so glad you were able to get some family out of Eurkraine God bless you I'm glad they are helping many hands make lighter work
You are so right! Renovating a large project is all about moving material around just to do it all over again.
It's good that your family is helping you with some of the renovation work. Many hands makes the work faster.
Every week I can see the improvements that is made on "De Hoeve". Your videos are wonderful.
Anneke must have missed the mouse that bolted right as Illia started spraying!! Tell her if she's going to hang around all day, she could at least earn her keep! Lol! Love to you all!
Love the fact that the other people there are willing to help. Maybe with their help you will be able to move in sooner...
I am so glad to see your family safe and sound. All I can say is stand strong Ukraine you are always in my prayers.
I get the biggest kick out of watching walls fall down as Illia pushes on them. Makes me wonder how they managed to stay standing as long as they did. And , as far as hating clean up, I think there’s lots of in that same boat with you. Much more fun to make the mess than clean it up.
That piece of furniture looks really good!!!
So glad that the mom's are with you! A mom can do anything! Best wishes to you and your family.
GREAT JOB,, GREAT VIDEO, UKRAINE, ALL THE WAY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL...PET THE CAT...
My great grandmother used to say “ many hands make light work”. Glad you had help with the many bricks! Ilia you need to be careful when touching the remains of a mouse nest. Need gloves and mask so you don’t inhale particles from urine and feces (droppings). They carry diseases. I am enjoying seeing the progress you are making of the different areas of the house.
Happy to see family there offering support. Thank you for sharing.
Another great video, the world stands by Ukraine and our resources will rebuild it eventually in the mean time we provide equipment and munitons for its survival, but nothing will repair our hearts for what has been done to the beautiful people SLAVA UKRAINE
Dawns here ☀️
Love to your family and prayers for you home land. You are right there is nothing like hard work to distract you for a bit from the harsh reality.
You guys are so fabulous. Showing the hard hard work, reusing original materials. Outstanding!
Love seeing helpers on the property! Had to see that wall fall twice! 😂
Your home and yard will be beautiful
Tractors are always good, in UA-cam videos and for collecting russian tanks!
Grandma is beautiful 👍
Those poor ladies having to do all that back breaking work. But seriously it's great to see them safe with you both xxx
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀
I'm so glad to see your family with you. I'm sure they are glad to be safe, but want to go home. Please tell them they have a lot of people around the world who feel the same way. God bless all of you and Anneke.
Wrecked Ralph! Holly Molly Illia. You are so strong indeed. Nice to see you both doing well and wish you the best. Glad you have some extra help. 🙏😘
So happy to see the good work on your farm. Sending you congratulations on all the different tasks you have taken on and accomplished with skill. 🌈😇💕👏🇺🇸
That old wardrobe is to die for!!!
Still enjoying every moment. John from Scotland 🏴
Progress starts with small steps. Your steps are getting longer. Looking good👍👍
Sorry you had to clean up Illia! What a great treat to have helping hands on the farm. I stand with Ukrainians! 🇺🇦
He's funny Illia, that helps in big jobs like this, while coping with tragedy in your previous country. You are all so brave. Blessings to you all
bless you and your beautiful family . Every thing is looking good on your hard work.
So nice to see people helping y'all. God bless!
Your mirror reminded me of the saying: mirror, mirror on the wall who's the prettiest girl around!!
Anneke's first entrance was a surprise. Leaping up the wall to the next floor, upstaging Illya and later meowing pitifully with the, I'll never get down from here, help me voice! All are working so hard! I enjoyed your Inception moment with the wall. Yes, so much moving stuff.
I'm glad your safe, We support Ukraine !! 🍊🐊🌴🇺🇸
Heureux de vous revoir avec pleins d'énergie positive . Continuez sur votre lancé. Votre voisin des Haut de France. Salutations
That must be such a fun feeling to just push over a wall. I am so thankful that you were able to help your family.
Bravo !! Une super vidéo, très satisfaisante à regarder quand on voit les progrès réalisés 🤩 !!
La famille accueillie vous aide et restaurer cette ferme est une bienheureuse thérapie. Avec le printemps, les travaux seront agréables, vous pourrez faire des pique-niques 🧺 et barbecue 😉 !! Prenez bien soin de vous ! Bravo à la résistance ukrainienne 🇺🇦 !
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That shed space is absolutely amazing. Sorry that you have more digging in your immediate future. By the way, the primitive selfie stick made me laugh. #SlavaUkraini
Thank you are very special people love the video and thank you for sharing and your time was really great loved it never miss a video and have watched from the beginning and all your videos are really great Illia and Mariana really great 👍.
Another great video reusing the existing bricks keeps the house looking the same. I have done this with any building work on my small property. Pushing the wall over was very impressive and must’ve been great fun. Good luck for the future
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Ukrainians.🇨🇦🇺🇦
Great video, lots of help, the house is coming along and the catspector is doing her job. lots of love from Canada
You keep making inroad with every project, in years to come you'll wonder how you achieved this much. 📣
Good job girls
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Even small cleanups like this are important to the project of the renovations. Is your own cat at home a mouser too or just Inspector Anneke?
Thinking about your friends, family, and loved ones every day. I hope there is peace soon! ☮
My positive thoughts are with you, your family, and loved ones as well as all of Ukraine.❤️
Know you are loved, even if from afar (from Texas)
Such hard work!
You are still moving mountains 💪💪💪🤗🇺🇦💙💛💜💜💜🌈
Dobra robota! :)