I've been Struggling this Year | Infertility, Finding Friends, Chasing Dreams
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- Опубліковано 13 кві 2023
- This video is what I normally share but it’s still an important topic to talk about. While I share ways to create a homestead life without land or livestock and learn skills you can apply to your future homestead, the truth is, the REST of life (balancing a full time work schedule, caring for family, handling the ups and downs of life that impact us ALL) can throw curve balls that can make chasing a dream very difficult at times. I’m this video I get real about some of my challenges. Y’all, I’m just a regular person that happens to have a camera so don’t for one minute think that I don’t get bumped and bruised by life too. In this video I share ways to build resilience, why you should chase your dreams no matter what how I thrive even with disappointments and set backs. I share this because you can do it too! So, grab a cup of something, a snack and let’s laugh and cry together! Don’t quit your day dream and keep turning your waiting room into a classroom!
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I'm sending you an email, because, Girl, I've been where you are in a few ways! Hugs and hope! Sending prayers your way!
Thank you so much for sharing. our story is very similar with infertility, finding friends, and chasing dreams. Yes I so wish I had you for a neighbor. Love your videos.
I see so much of my past in this recording.
I just found you today and I have prayed for you. Children aren’t possible for me. That was a hard thing to wrap my heart around. You are still young I pray you have lots of little ones soon. Thank you for your raw, beautiful and touching words. 🙏🏽
God bless you. Praying for your peace through this difficult time. Your blooming were you are and letting you light shine. I found you channel yesterday and am so thankful.
Oh sweetie, I know the pain. 9 years until we adopted our daughter then the LORD miraculously opened my womb(2 precious girls, 4 precious lives in heaven, 2 grandsons we are raising, one unexpected boy I birthed at 43). Life is so precious, painful and amazing! God is still good, all the time! Hugs and prayers dear sister!♥️
Beautiful story, lots of hope here. ❤
I have heard many stories like this! God is so good. May we all step into the perfect eternal Sabbath that Jesus bought for us with His own blood. Praise the Lord!
Why would god emtionally torture you for 9 years only to say
"SIKE!!" when you were finally broken down to the point of giving up??...
What?? Seems like a psychopath move to me but okay?? ...
@@blackwolfll6105 we live in a sin sick world, meaning believers in Jesus Christ are not exempt from illness, infertility, death, etc. God never promised a difficulty free life. He has promised to walk with us through it, peace in spite of it, joy(eventually as I worked through it)in the midst of heartache comes only by His grace. My hope is in Jesus! I can rest in that! My heart can cry out to Him, grieve, and then listen to what He says in His Word. I know His plans, whatever they are, are good because He is good!♥️
@@deborahdillon5298 Still if i was omnipotent then I'd just blink with my eyes and make all unecesarry suffering dissappear from the world like the good person that i am.
I can't relate to a single thing you've said.
You're essentially saying that It's okay for me to go up and break someones kneecap as long as i pay for their kneesurgery afterwards and they shouldn't be angry at me for breaking their kneecap in the first place because
"bad things are real"... What??...
Praying for you sweet friend. I too felt your pain at 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41. I prayed for an answer to somthing totally not about children because I gave up on that. Two days later, I found out I was pregnant at 42. My beautiful daughter is now 13. God has a plan for you and is using you daily. We love your heart
I didn't have any issues getting pregnant....staying pregnant was the issue... We lost over 8 babies... I was completely on edge.. i felt like a failure found a new Dr Dione Oliver....when I met her I was in the process of miscarriage...she held my hand and told me next one we're gonna have...2013 we welcomed our son and 2016 the daughter...keep the faith. Thank you for being so open with us. Your transparency is refreshing...I wish you and your husband nothing but happiness...you make me excited about worms and gardening. Thank-you
Oh Cassandra! My heart hurts for you. Just know that one day, when you’re holding your little one, you’ll forget all the time and pain you waited. My mama tried for over 9 years until a surprise adoption (me) landed in her lap. That was over 50 years ago and she’s still my best friend and the best mom I could have ever asked for. Keep the faith. Yours will come. ❤
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It’s 06/02/23 I waite6 years and we’re told we were never gonna have kids when God blessed us with 2 a boy and a girl Then the switch turned of!
My daughter is doing IVF WE UNDERSTAND! Now I’m at the end of my life I’m having disability issues so I’m unable to do preservation or cooking Or anything else. Feel so useless so have have challenges until the end of life in this planet.
I waited 6 years and was told we would never have kids by the md. But he wasn’t in charge God was so we had a little girl and then a boy 20 months later! Then the switch turned off. My daughter is going though IVF but she waited too long (she’s45) she says to have your eggs saved NOW DON’T WAIT!
So WE UNDERSTAND !if u are meant To have babies God will provide if not he has another plan for u!
Maybe adoption of a baby! That is YOUR CHILD no matter their beginnings!!
I'm 60, my husband will be 62 soon. We are moving to our homestead in 3 weeks, 5 days. Working hard to make dreams come true is a gratifying pursuit. Two of our kids will be building on the property also. We are so excited. Best wishes for you! Dreams do come true!
Hope everything is going well for you, since 3weeks and 5 days have passed. Hope it's even better than you expected 🙏🙂❤️
@@Closereveryday It's amazing! ♥
This is my dream...Congratulations to your family 🎉😊
I cried a house full of tears with my infertility. After abt 3 years of marriage i was diagnosed with PCOS. A bilateral ovarian wedge resection surgery, daily thermometer charting......we were blessed with our son as a 9th anniversary present.
Baby # 2 came along 3 1/2 years later.
Oddly enough my mother, an only child, was born 13 years after my grandparents were married. There certainly wasn't birth control in the early 1900s.
My precious niece had her first child at 37.
There is hope dear lady.
I am 75 and would love to be your neighbor and friend. As a young person my choice of friends/companions were older folks too.
We were married 12 years before I got pregnant with our first child because things weren't regular. I found out when I went to the ER for a gallbladder attack. They told me they couldn't do a scan because I was pregnant. I had to go on a strict diet to prevent surgery while pregnant. Hang in there.
Cassandra,
I don’t know if you’ll see this comment in the sea of comments that you have but you are not alone. I’ve been where you are and it is exhausting and devastating at the same time. Keeping up with EVERYTHING that comes along with a fertility journey like this is rough. I feel you, I see you, I hear you. I’m praying for you guys so hard.
It was a six year journey of hardcore trying with two years of lax trying before that. I ended up having to have surgery to remove masses that were all over my uterus. There was no room for an egg to implant. I now have 2 beautiful babies.
God walked me through a journey and I know that he’s walking with you now. Seeing others around me and even very close to me having baby after baby was heartbreaking. Negative test after negative test but God was with me. I pray that you take solace in the fact that he is with you too. The Bible tells us of women who could not conceive BUT GOD…hold of to his promises and your faith.
I’m sending so much love, light and prayer your way. Thank you for sharing with us.
P.S. let’s be friends!!
You have a beautiful dream. Keep praying for God's will in all of this. As a believer in Jesus, the way so many things are now in the world, Jesus may be showing us that He is returning very soon. Perhaps that's why no baby. I don't say that flippantly. I cried many times because doctors told us not to count on having any children. But in time, God did give us two, Jonathan, meaning "gift from God" and Joy. Over time, I realized they were given us on loan really, in trust from God to raise to know God, to do right, to teach knowledge. On loan because they truly belong to God, and because one day they move out on their own. Dear One, trust in the LORD with all your heart. The Bible says, lean not on your own understanding. Jesus said, Cast all your cares on Him. Remember, He cares for you, He wants what is best for you. I just found your channel recently, and you are amazing. Finding true friends isn't easy. Do you know the song, Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold? So true. Prayer for you: Dear LORD, please help this beautiful child of yours to relax in You realizing that You care for her. Give her a child and a homestead if that's what is best for her and if there still is enough time left in this world. Bring a great younger Christian friend into her life. Thank You, LORD.
Girl, I have a similar issue with finding friends. A lot of women get on my nerves with their catty, ridiculous behavior. I volunteer myself as tribute for your new friend role. I love your energy. I'm not super old, but I'm headed towards 50 fast. Lol.
Same, I tend to get along with men or mature women. I can’t deal with catty, gossipy and shallow. Young women are not all like that, but I’ve had more bad experiences with women under 30. I’m 47, but I married and had kids VERY young, so I feel 70 😂
I'm 64, the mother of 5, grandmother of 15...my 4th child, a daughter tried so hard to have children..at 31 she finally got pregnant, but lost the baby at 4 months. She was diagnosed with PCOS and surgery to remove cysts. She finally got pregnant again at 33..it was a high risk pregnancy and she struggled but had a baby boy..then 4 years later, another high risk pregnancy but held on and had a baby girl. I watched her cry for years as her siblings had so many babies. It didn't happen for her till she gave up stressing out and trying to get pregnant. Have faith sweet girl! God has a plan for you. Your in my prayers 🙏❤
It took us 4 years and a fertility drug to finally get our daughter. He twin died in utero but Cae is our sunshine. It is so hard to watch everyone else get pregnant as soon as they try. It's very hard. My heart goes out y'all.
Paula! Sweet friend you did not have to share this but I’m so glad you did. I have seen your face so many times and never would’ve suspected we shared this challenge. Thank you for being an encouragement. We have a few more options we’re going to try but will likely pursue adoption very soon. Thank you for loving on me sweetheart! ❤❤❤❤
I used to be very fertile I could get pregnant walking by a men’s bathroom, I’m so glad my children are all grown now
@@tional5266 I'm sure you didn't mean to come off as insensitive, but it's like you're bragging when someone is suffering with infertility issues. It hurts when you can't conceive and you go to family functions, especially baby showers, and you can't have one of your own because, maybe, it simply wasn't God's plan for you. Being able to reproduce isn't really something to brag about. Even mosquitoes can reproduce.
My husband and I are also trying to conceive. Im right there with you, we’ve been trying for two years and I constantly feel like I should have never told our friends that we decided to try and start a family because now people ask and I feel their pity. Three of my best friends have gotten pregnant in the same time we started trying and I hate that I feel as jealous as I do. My sister got pregnant after one month of marriage and she’s only a year younger than me, and I hate that I felt the way did. I turned 35 this march and all I keep hearing in my head is “geriatric pregnancy. Geriatric pregnancy!” I can work myself up into sobbing and panic over thinking that it might never happen for me. I get mad at myself for putting off children thinking I’d always have the option. All that to say, you’re not alone. I’m right in the same mindset though, I’m going to live the life that I would want my kids to have so that if they come it’s already so much a part of our lifestyle. Praying for us both ❤
I’m 78 years old and I was going through the same thing but be patient because God gave me three pregnancy 🤰 and one was lost at four months 😢but I got pregnant right after that loss and trusting God You will be a parent also and just like me when you get pregnant 🤰 you will not even know until you are a few months pregnant , sending my prayers and love 💕
you are not alone. I definitely understand the struggle. my sister in laws seems to have babies effortlessly and I try really hard to be as healthy as possible and still nothing. But God....He is with us and is in control. the hardest part is when pastors and other people have asked us when we'll be starting a family and have encouraged IVF. a sensitive topic. personally we don't feel lead to do it and dont' have the money anyway
@shieldoffaith8798 IVF is an incredibly dark (evil!!) industry. Most people don't like to admit it, or even look at how dark it is, but it is. If you cannot naturally but are determined to be parents, consider adoption or fostering instead. I wouldn't be here if not for adoption. Neither would my BFF or my children.
My brother in law and his wife were married for 3 or 4 years and trying to start their family, without any luck. They decided to get their names out there to go through adoption. Next thing they find out my sister in law is pregnant, boom boom boom, five babies later, they have their family Never give up... your babies are waiting for you. ❤
you’re going to be such a phenomenal parent when the time comes ✨
Medora! ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for such kind words! It’s not the journey I would’ve expected but we remain hopeful! We are open to adoption and that may be the route we take!
I pray that you will have peace in your body and that the universe will be kind to you🙏🏿
You should think of bringing your family and your mom and dad to Texas.
Our little community would live to have you.
We are all pretty much a sustainable neighborhood. Reach out of you think you might ever be interested.
For sure❤❤❤
As a 43 year old extroverted introvert, dc educator who uses to be called B Smith by my friends I get you more than you know. I didn't struggle getting pregnant. Nothing some bites couldn't fix. I was pregnant within 1 to 3 months each time...but I've lost 2 and struggled in pregnancy and life after each one. You bring me such optimism and hope. I will continue to pray for you. You're my sista friend in my head 😂 I get so excited when you post like you rung the doorbell. Be blessed
We looked in two states across the country from each other. We made 2 offers and didn’t get either house. I was devastated. I prayed. Really hard and directly to our Father in Heaven. He spoke and I listened. We are blessed to have found the perfect home for us. Just the right size house and property. Amazing neighbors and a smallish town in Tennessee. What we thought we wanted and what we have are so different. God knew what we needed and He opened the perfect door for us. Pray that God will bless you beyond measure at the right time. Sending you love and peace.
Listening to you talk about generations brought tears to my eyes and a smile on my face. For 8 years we had 4 generations living under one roof. It was a wonderful experience ❤❤❤
Lifting you up in Prayer Casandra. You are an incredible human 😍 you and Trey will be AMAZING PARENTS. My one and only child was born when i was almost 43. In GODS time. Also, super stoked that you will be a speaker at HOA - well deserved. You have SO much to share.
I'm 45 and currently pregnant. There's time for you!
I’ve always found it amazing how many women who have struggled with getting pregnant suddenly get pregnant at age 40.
Martha! This encourages my heart SO much! CONGRATULATIONS, MAMA!!!! It's been a hard road, but I still remain hopeful. I needed to hear this from you, because even though in my heart I know there's still time, the "official" medical advice at appointments and in the literature is heartbreaking to read if you're older than 35. How far along are you?!!
Hi Debbie! Thank you for sharing your experience! It encourages my heart so much because even though I know that God hears our hearts and that I still have time, the messaging I'm constantly exposed to at medical appointments and in the "official" literature is so negative and heart breaking if you're older than 35. I still CANNOT believe I'm going to be a speaker! But isn't that a testament to that God's plans can truly surprise us and that his ways aren't always our ways? You have refreshed my heart, sweet friend!
I have seen this too, which is why I know I've got to continue to exercise patience. We're also open to adoption and so either way, we'll have our little person(s) to love on! Thank you, sweet friend!
When you said “ living below your means”, I nearly did a back flip! (At 80 years of age, it wasn’t possible.). GOOD FOR YOU!
You are the most authentic, lovely person on UA-cam. You have honestly brought so much joy into my life, just by having this channel and sharing your journey and true self. I am definitely one of your viewers who thinks “Man, if she were my neighbor, we would be BEST friends!” I hope you feel the love we all have for you, your parents, your husband, even your dog! You’ve given so much to this community and have really created a channel that is SUCH a shining star in the homestead, small garden, and canning communities.
Sending you ALL the love from Seattle, WA ❤❤
Oh wow Lindsay, this comment has just melted me! Initially, I was very hesitant to share some of the more personal aspects about my life (my mom's condition, my dreams, visits with my folks, and the topics I touched on in this video) but I didn't want to be scared, because I knew that in the moments I've felt insecure or deeply sad, just knowing that someone else has/is going through something similar can truly feel like a lifeline. You are absolutely right that I feel the love and support from this community and that is what gave me the courage to share even more in this video. To say that I have been overwhelmed and moved to the point of tears on many occasions as I've read comments and email would be an understatement. Just like anyone else, I'm living what I think is an average life with all of the ups and downs of work, family, life, and relationships. While I too wish that I could live next to you and others that I've met here on the channel, it does my heart well to finally have "friends" that "get" my excitement over canning, pursuing my homestead dream and navigating all the other components of life! Thank you for your kind words, sweet friend!
You are one of my favorite people here on UA-cam. Thank you for your willingness to be vulnerable and authentic. I pray that God blesses you with a child. You will make an amazing mom. Never give up hope. Have you considered adoption? I'm sure many people have suggested this before. I was adopted and did meet my birthmother. To this day my adopted mom will ALWAYS be MOM. I owe everything to her. Much love to you.
I agree. I love how real you are. I will be praying about the babies, but I was adopted too.... best thing that could have happened.
Hello sweet friend! My husband and I are very much open to adoption! We just want little ones to pour our love into. My heart is so encouraged to hear you say this!
Hello friend! It's always good to see you, Eclectic Basil! This video surely isn't my "normal" one, but I do want to occasionally share things "happening in the background." My husband and I are completely open to adoption and this very well could be the route we take. We're nearing the end of the stress of a fertility journey. We just want little people we can pour our love into. You have warmed my heart immensely know that your experience has been so positive. Had I not shared this, I never would have known this about you! Ain't God good. Thank you for the love, sweet friend!
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I’m an only child who was adopted by an older mom so my concept of what makes a family is very flexible. Your anguish at not conceiving yet touched my heart. I hope you have more times of peaceful contentment in the knowledge that your life is unfolding as it was met to be. Your family will manifest in God’s time. You WILL be an amazing mother and it WILL happen.
OH CASS! Since you are at a disadvantage in not being able to see us, I must say hearing the 1st half of your video caused all the heart break I have been thru in the past 7 yrs of homesteading to well up and flow out of my eyeballs. Between health issues & other curve balls, I am confident Our Lord has a plan for us and his timing is impeccable. We have BOW classes here too. I'm 55 and had my last child at 42. I found my older self a much more patient mother. LOL so if you're ever in CNY stop by! Hugs and prayers!
Oh Cassandra. What inspiration you give us!! You’re always so upbeat with life.. that sharing your struggles makes you seem human and real!! Thank you for all you do…. I just turned 70…(where did all the years go??)… & even though I know I’ll never have a farm…& animals.. I’ll always be a farm girl at heart!! I can/ dehydrate/ ferment/ have a sourdough starter/make my own toothpaste & deodorant… wish we were neighbors!!! ❤️
You are a gem! Even though I am a bit older I have also found it a bit isolating to want a farm lifestyle in a suburban setting. Most people don't cook a meal from scratch much less have a garden or can. When I jump started canning last fall the only two people I could call for advice in a canning crisis were my mom and my aunt who are both in their eighties. I too need some farm girl friends. On another note, I was adopted and it was a love story from day one and truly such a beautiful experience. I'm not saying this is for you, just sharing my story. Here is a favorite verse of mine ... Psalm 68:6 He places the lonely in families. God has a plan for you too! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Thanks for sharing this!! So beautiful.
I completely felt it when you said, "my garden is tending to me." Thank you for opening up to us❤
I am SO with you on I-95, I avoid it like the plague. 😂 Baltimore to DC is just plain awful on I-95. I seriously just want to give you a HUGE hug right now. My husband and I struggled with infertility with no explanation as to why even after testing. It is so hard when it is something you want so bad. It finally took medical intervention for us to have our 3 children, all after I turned 40 (my oldest arrived 15 days after my 40th birthday and my youngest arrived ON my 44th birthday 😳). I'm now 51 and my oldest son just turned 11. I'm also in central MD, so if you ever want a good RE recommendation, or even have questions about that process, I'm an open book. I'm praying for you to receive all of the joys that God has in store for you. I just got my first 2 GreenStalks! One is all strawberries and the other I call my "salad stalk" because it is all herbs, lettuce, spinach, carrots, radishes, etc. All the things I need to make a delicious salad.
You are not starting a family, you already HAVE one! I’m sorry for all the pain this process has caused, but I know whichever way you find to grow your family, you’ll do great! I’ve never commented, but I admire you so much! I’m training to be a teacher and love to cook. Thank you for posting and sharing 😊
Hello sweet friend! I agree with you for sure, I do have my family! My husband and I are also open to adoption so if that's how we steward little ones as parents, we're excited for that too. Congratulations on your teacher journey! Goodness knows we need educators more know than ever! I appreciate you for saying hello and the words of encouragement! Thank you, sweet friend!
God gives us comfort in the most unintentional spaces, Cassandra. Take heart in His comfort while you travel through hard times. You are amazing at your videos, and sharing some amazing content with people to inspire and encourage folks. I'll be praying for your and your husband in however God blesses you - and know that the family you are creating in this e-space is a blessing, as well! We dream of a homestead, and know that it's unlikely to ever happen....but we still dream, do the best we can in our space, with our hiccups of life, and complete u-turns in what we thought life was going to be like. You are amazing. You're going to be an amazing maternal figure to so many, and Lord willing to your own.
Okay, so I ran the gamut of emotion on this video! I was fighting tears and the urge to jump in my truck and head north just to be able to hug your neck and tell you it was going to be okay. Then I'm laughing and smiling, and then totally squealing at the fact that you have been invited as a speaker at HOA!
#1 I love it when you say y'all. It makes me smile.
#2 You will make a wonderful mother, regardless of how, when, or in what form that comes.
#3 I am so proud for your HOA invite. I am so glad so many new people have discovered you and love you as much as the rest of us do. Congratulations, darlin!
First off, my heart breaks for your fertility woes. I cried tears for you.
You were born an old soul. Wise beyond your years…
I’m so impressed with how you live your life on your terms. I’m 69 and, yes, we would be great friends.
Oh sweet lovely lady. Right now think of your UA-cam ers as your babies. You're an incredible woman and from what I've seen, you'll be ok no matter how it all unfolds. Kids, family, acreage,critters, food storage and so on. Your love pours through everything you do.
You are one of the most inspiring people in this homesteading UA-cam space! Thank you for opening your heart up to us. You get me in the kitchen and the dirt. You keep me from despair while I’m stuck in my in-betweens.
Genuinely, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Praying for your family. That’s what community is for. ♥️
Cass, you speak SO well and it is truly appreciated. L&D nurse for 13 years....this will happen when you least expect it...probably like when you met Trey. I bet you weren't looking then either! Homesteading is still in the works on our end. We did move rural and have some acreage, a tiny garden as plants die when I walk by, and chickens. My goal right now is to hatch and raise chicks/pellets to the point they are laying, then give them away to anyone who wants them as we have all we need already. I want EVERY family to at least have access to some food as we enter these wicked times. Keep the faith. Stay strong. Keep teaching us. We will follow you always. Kiss Trey. Dance in the kitchen. Make messes and therefore memories! Sincerely, Javachickennurse
Sending love to you!
Year three was incredibly difficult for me as well. My rainbow baby is now in kindergarten. I am so sorry you are going through this- no one should carry the heavy load. Please be kind to yourself- you deserve your kindness and grace through this. Having a task to focus on that is tangible, productive, and restorative is essential. I am sending love to you for your grief of loved ones, your longings, frustrations, heartbreak, your hope, and joy for your future. I have felt the disappointment, the frustration, and the darkness and I wish no one had to face those moments. The garden is restorative, I a so happy you have that connection, and the joy of food! I always get a long better with the older generations- they know so much more than we do!!
Love to you and thank you for taking about this- you are validating countless women suffering in silence. Thank you!!
I will be making myself a cup of something and grabbing something sweet and satisfying to snack on while watching this. Hey, you always keep it real. And you inspire. And, I for one know that all of what you do is not easy. But did you know that what you do provides a cushion that softens the bumps that we all experience? Yep. Whether you talk about skills, the positives or the challenges, we know we got someone who is riding along with us and always willing to share. And company always makes things more fun and the tough times more bearable. Sending good energy and love. Have a great weekend, Cass! Thanks for the Friday post.
Hello sweet friend! I cannot express how much comfort your words bring to me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
At least 10 acres most places, check regulations in the townships. You show the starter looking at being self sufficient that it is possible. I listen more than once to you and I'm 68, still working full time, 1 acre, and grow and can,dehydrate, freeze, pressure can, ferment and everything else I can do. I keep adding things all the time. Thankyou for your energy and teaching and loving us all. We are in SW Michigan.
Hi Linda!! I am on the se side of Michigan.!! Looking forward to moving closer to the country.
I’m on an acre and 68 too. Living my homestead life until I can’t. Then God and I will have other dreams to pursue together.
I live in Newaygo County
Oakland county~ in the chat 👋🏻
Family of Michanders!! I so want to a small piece of property to plant and have a couple chickens
Girl! I95 is the worst! Always! I’m a full time executive for a fortune 50 government contractor. I didn’t buy my first home until 2021 and only by the grace of God. God will give you the desires of your heart in due time. And man!!! His time is so confusing, isn’t it. I’m praying for you.
It’s an acre in a semi urban town in middle Virginia. It’s the right size for me. Working in the garden, canning and cooking brings me so much peace. And that is all I need.
I love your channel so much. Everytime I watch one of your videos it brings me so much joy. Thank you.
In Gods time. My aunt and uncle tried to get pregnant for years. The Dr told them it was probably stress related. They decided to adopt. Within weeks of them bring home the baby, they found out she was pregnant. Praise God. The babies were only 8 months apart. Just releasing the stress of trying to get pregnant worked for them.
I admittedly do not struggle with fertility issues. However, one of my biggest motivations for working towards a homestead is that I really feel called to fostering. The most amazing woman I've ever met struggled with fertility for 10 years, fostered all during those, and now has 3 foster kids she's working on adopting and one miracle bio baby she had a couple years ago.
Whatever happens, there are all kinds of ways to make a family, and you'll make a great mother however it happens
Your authenticity in "becoming a farmer" is such an inspiration. I call myself "Urban Homesteader" & have learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work! You will get there.
I’m 69 and started my homestead August 2022. 6 Goats, 6 chickens, 3 cats, 2 geese, and 7 dogs live here now. The joy is unbelievable! Keep working toward your dream! Also, I’m adopted! So that option might be a great way to get a baby!
I cried watching this... I remember the struggle of infertility!!! I had my twin boys after 8 years of trying!!! I had them at 39 and they were worth every shot, doctors appointment and tears. I am keeping you and your husband in my prayers 🙏❤ do not lose heart. But also allow yourself to grieve while struggling. My best advice is ask about IVF with ICSI... it was what finally worked for us.
Dear Cassandra, bless you for sharing your journey. So many women are dealing with infertility issues in silence. After 6 years of unsuccessful fertility treatments, we were amazingly able to adopt two precious babies 8 months apart. Then an amazing pregnancy a year later (we were told by our OB doctor that was a miracle). Looking back, (I’m 66 now), I see Gods plan for us was for my 3 little girls born in different states, with different skin colors to be sisters. They are grown now, 2 are moms themselves and they are the BEST of friends. I so remember the feelings you are going through. Grief, couldn’t bear going to church on Mother’s Day (and my husband was the church pastor!) feeling like I was defective in some way. Every month grieving when my cycle came. I still pray for Moms in waiting, and will now pray for you specifically. Each of our stories are different, and sometimes it is easy to offer advice based on our own experience and that can seem insensitive to yours. I hope my post offers you support and hope. Love and prayers, you are a blessing to me. ❤️🙏❤️
You inspire me so much! I am in my 60’s and you have inspired me to start canning for the 1st time in my life. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. My grandparents families were homesteaders, but you inspired me. I live in a townhouse with no land, but you pushed me over the edge for homesteading. Your story about your mom even inspired me. Me, the beginner canner, is canning food for one of my mom’s friends that has a problem eating food. Stay positive, and your dreams will come true. If I lived closer to you, I would love to become your friend!
God Bless you for your transparency. I was told very early on I would never be able to have children by multiple doctor's. I took that for what it was worth and adjusted to a life without having children however God had other plans. I thank God every morning for my 2 boys. God new I would need these guy's my immediate family has passed on sisters, mom, dad, aunts and uncle's and I believe God new the time and space I would need my children for me to carry on. I'm a older Mom but God is amazing and his timing is always perfect. I turned 50 this year and I have a 16yr old and a 9yr old keep trusting in God's timing.
Sending hugs and ❤️
Hang on! God remains faithful and He will fulfill what He promised.
I just found your channel recently and you feel like an instant friend. My heart goes out to you during your infertility struggles and I wish I had met you before moving out of Maryland back in December. I’m grateful for your willingness to share your journey through homesteading (and life!) and can’t wait to learn more! ❤️
You do you. That is why I watch you. Because you aren't like everybody else. I feel like you get all of us who are not full-time homesteaders. I am employed full time and love my nursing career. I also love growing my food. All setups and lives are different, and I love you for that.😊
We decided to adopt our three boys eight years ago and it has been such a blessing for us. Last month the Veterans Administration FINALLY agreed to do exploratory surgery, after 28 years of asking for help, to determine why I have so much pelvic pain. They told me that there was no way I'd have ever been able to carry a child anyway. I'm glad we made the choice to adopt rather than wait for them to come around and help us.
It breaks my heart to hear any woman's struggle with infertility or loss. I myself had no trouble getting pregnant, but suffered 4 miscarriages, 1 stillborn daughter and 1 daughter that died 3 hours after birth. Those 2 daughters had the same crazy rare genetic disorder that my youngest son has...but he's doing ok. And I do have 2 other kids now. I honestly don't know how I got through it...I still hurt and tend to their graves 26 years later. I ended up working for an OB/GYN after the losses and I saw just how many women struggle...so many...more than you can imaging. We all have a bond. There is no rhyme or reason for it all...we're not doing anything wrong. I applaud you for being grateful for what you have now and for not putting your life on hold "until". You are a lovely, caring person and I am holding your hand in support...but from Long Island, NY.
My best friend and her husband were 43 & 56 when they had their son…he’s now 2. She did all the supplements, test strips and tests…Have faith…beautiful, wonderful things take time and happen in their own time. You’re such an inspiration…sending hugs 💕
Cassandra, I believe that having children is a blessing that you and your husband will experience. Whether you have them naturally, or through adoption, you will make great parents. As a teacher, you are already a parent to so many children. May God bless you. Edit: Wait a minute, you grew up Pentecostal? So did I in Maryland! You look so familiar to me. I live in the Northeast area of Maryland. I don't know for sure, but I believe I've met you before.
I know the lord will bless you with children. Your an incredible human being that enjoys life to the utmost. You will teach your children to love life just like you do. I love all the goals you have set forth to reach this year. Sending you love and blessing from Texas. Please count me as one of your friends.
Thank you for this - fertility issues are so hard and waiting for your next step makes us feel stuck. Gravitating towards an older generation is a place of a lot of education, love, and peace. Thinking of you, with a lot of hope in my heart.
Stay strong! You will see your dreams come true, even if they show up differently from what you thought. It will happen.
Beautiful one, I love watching your video's. I love how you are not waiting for the land, you are an inspiration. I am 62 now. I had my children at 40 and 42, the second through adoption. We were on track to move to our coffee farm in Hawaii, when my husband passed unexpectedly. The next years were all child raising, completing a masters degree, etc. I had someone else to manage the farm, and over time, realized that Hawaii was no longer going to work for me. A hard dream to let go of. I am now in the process of selling the farm. Almost two years ago I sold our safe lovely home that had no yard space to grow. I had grown on the deck but longed for space for a garden and chickens so I could still have part of my dream. I bought a smaller home, a cottage with a small backyard, and have set to work making a mini urban homestead. I still have a lot to learn but it has brought me so much joy. Your channel is a great one for inspiring me in my learning process for preserving and using food. Your dreams let me live vicariously, knowing that I won't be having a farm, and being good with that, and getting to watch someone taking steps toward the dream is lovely. I live in Washington state and send you love and peace from across the country. Your dreams will come true. I know all of mine have, and some have come and gone, but my life has been so beautiful through good and heartbreaking times. We are blessed. I know your babies are just waiting for the right circumstances and moments, and they will arrive, it is a certainty. May you and yours be blessed with all that helps you thrive, and be wrapped in the arms of love as you keep walking through your lovely life.
I haven't finished even half of this video, but I have to say something. You're amazing. We appreciate you SO MUCH on this virtual space. We aren't here to watch The Cassandra Gets a Homestead TV Show. We're here because of your authenticity. We're here because of your hope. We're here because you have an AMAZING voice that needs to be heard, surrounded by a vloggosphere of people who already have it all and still want more. You represent US who are watching the videos and the channels for a glean of a peak into the life we are all fighting SO HARD to accomplish. You have REAL life struggles and SO MUCH grace and light in handling them. If you don't post on a schedule, GREAT. That's the you we know and appreciate.
There is so much pressure in the vloggosphere to cater to the algorithm and the audience in order to be heard and get more followers. The fact of the matter is: you have one of the best channels and possibly THE best independent website on the internet. Your recipes are reliable and researched. Your format is concise and clear. You have so much heart. We're here for you and for that, we are here. for you.
THANK YOU for being here. Many of us would be running blind without you exactly as you are.
Same here. 1 to 5 acres and a modest home is all we need. And although I enjoy watching channels where the properties are massive 50 + acres, there’s no way our energy or finances can keep up with that. We all have to pick our dream and work toward it at our own pace. Most important is to Enjoy the journey 🥰
Irene, honey YOU SAID IT. I LOVE those larger channels, for sure, and given either their background, desires, and what I suspect the business structure of their channel to be, I totally GET why that's the path they choose. However, your words said it best, "there's no way our energy or finances could keep up with that"-I'm at a good stride in life with my job and keeping YT as something that gives me a "break" from my professional work week. I don't want the pressure to start to treat this as a business that supports my lifestyle because its truly my personal passion and relief. BUT--I wanted to share this because I wanted folks to know, the "build up" to my eventual homestead might be disappointing to some because its truly going to be something we can manage on our own with the current finances we have. Thanks for the encouragement my friend!
Oh, girl! I cried with you through your discussion of infertility. My husband and I tried for seven years and finally welcomed our son in August 2022 via IVF. I am sending you all of the love and all of the prayers for your family and your sweet babies! They’re coming, and I’m believing with you ❤
I wish I was in Maryland so I could give you a big hug! I will be adding you to my prayers ❤️ I can't even imagine the feelings you have and I know it is hard but remember God has a plan and you won't know what it is until you are already on the other side of it! I love watching your channel because I am still stuck in my apartment and you are so right that I should not let that hinder my happiness! I just cleaned up my porch pots that I grow things in because of your inspiration! Also I am 29 and my best friends are 70 plus so I totally get it!! God bless you and thank you so much for everything!!!
You are the younger me except I didn’t marry…yet. I’ve been a homestead dreamer, but I didn’t officially start a garden until this summer after I found your channel. I live in the DMV also and worked in schools. Retired last year at 54 in VA (I’m near Quantico and as soon as I found your channel, I was like oh my Gosh I wish that this girl could be my neighbor!) You are so my kindred spirit!!!!!!! Everything you shared here I can relate. I cried with you and I’ve had the kind of friends you described. Those older women who take care of you!! Well, now it’s my turn!! I hope you feel this hug through the internet ❤🤗
This comment may seem strange to you, but I used to work at a water treatment facility for the city I live in. First off when I seen all the chemicals it took to clean the city water I completely stopped drinking city water after that to this day I distill my water and add trace minerals to it.
But the part I want to tell you is this when people flush medication’s down the toilet or they urinate out the chemicals that are in the Pharmaceuticals that stuff cannot be filtered there is a study that’s been done that when women flush birth control, pills or urinate when you’re on birth control pills if people drink tap-water that cannot filter the birth control pills they have shown in studies that can cause infertility.
Also, to know that the majority of bottled water is nothing but tap water.
I am so glad I found your channel in UA-cam Land! You are such a breath of fresh air to me.
I enjoy your videos so much you are so inspirational .❤
I used your code for the Green Stalk. I bought 4 of them with wheels and some seeds. :0)
I’m so glad I found you in UA-cam the land you’re a breath of fresh air, and like a ray of sunshine! :0)
Cassandra you are one of my favorite people here on UA-cam. I am 56, so we could totally be friends 😂 I am looking forward to seeing what you achieve this year. You are one of the main inspirations for me starting my canning journey. Thank you for sharing your story with us. However your journey to becoming a mom unfolds, you will be amazing!
We all should try and have a life plan, I admire your openness and honesty. Wishing the very best for you Cassandra. 😊
I love your vlogs, you teach this old bird some very new tricks! 😊
I enjoy your videos so much. I recently found your channel. I watched this video & could relate deeply to your journey. I was almost 38 when we had our son. 8 years of infertility treatments & 2 cycles of in vitro. My husband & I were married for 18 years before our son was born. I was an OB nurse for many years before I had a baby of my own. We, like you, decided we were going to LIVE NOW instead of waiting til everything fell into place. We bought our homestead in the midst of still trying to conceive. I am so thankful we did not wait. When our son was 5, my precious 80 year old mother-in-law moved in with us. Her mobility & health were failing but what a gift to have her in our home . Her wisdom, her honesty, her prayers! She was with us for 5 years before her home going. I miss her so much! I loved canning beans & making pickles together. She was my friend & confident. Our elders are such a blessing and an overlooked resource. Thank you for all you do! Blessings !
I know you’re discourage but don’t give up! I never could get pregnant and found out it never would’ve been possible after my hysterectomy in my 40’s. Long story short, we adopted 3 babies and they’re now 26, 24, & 17 years old and we’ve never looked back! Positive vibes coming your way!
Hi, I recently found your channel. It is delightful seeing your enthusiasm on your farm girl journey. I appreciate your sharing ups and downs. I pray that God will bless your family with children. I loved hearing your intention about making friends, so important to be connected in community.
I finally bought my dream 'homestead' ten years ago, when I turned 60. It is a less than 1/4 acre city lot. I have loved learning about edible landscaping and putting in dwarf fruit trees, raised beds and chickens. It is wonderful to see how to grow an abundance of food on a city lot.
I’m praying for you guys! It was a struggle for me too. God Bless you for sharing your heart and honesty. I feel for you and I hope your dreams come true…hang in there friend!
I so enjoy your channel. I raised my children out in the country and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had a son when I was young and then told I'd never have another. Twelve years later I had 5 more children (I miscarried one). One doesn't always know what God has in store for us. My cousin adopted her children and they are wonderful. Your story will be your story. God bless.
Your video brought me to tears. My heart goes out to you and your husband and I pray that you will be able to conceive in the near future. Watching your videos I have always thought that you would be a remarkable mother. Thank you for being real and authentic. Your videos have inspired me to use our 1/4 acre lot to start living my homestead dreams instead of simply waiting!
I was hooked from video one by your personality and cheery disposition but you locked me in as a fellow Navy chief wife❣️As always I comment too early in a video. My prayers are with you on your child path. I also prefer more mature friends and all their knowledge. I’m a no drama mama shall we say. You’re the best! Thank you for your raw honesty ❤
Hey lady! Are you a Navy wife too? We've got 4 more years until retirement so we'll be tucked in our townhome at least until then. Thank you for the prayers--we know that we'll have little ones to pour our love into and are open to adoption if that's our path! You said it best with older friends, "no drama" and the benefits of wisdom and skills. Appreciative the love, C Wally!
Prayers for you. It took us 4 years to get our blessing. God has a plan. I was in my 40s before it happened.
I would love to have you as a neighbor!!! I would tell you the story of how my husband and I got married in 1994 and didn't have our daughter, our only child, in 2003. We could share in working our lands, canning, and spend some evenings each week at the firepit just chatting. I have great neighbors now that I do those very things with, but again am much like you in that the youngest is in his 80s. There are not many young farmers near us. You have so much honest energy and I love all of your videos. I am sending you a hug!
Thank you for sharing your heart, as always. I think this devotional would greatly encourage you "Partnering With Heaven: Watering seeds of hope in the desert."(a 28day devotional for women trying to conceive). Thank you for encouraging us to live our homestead dream now! You are absolutely right, now is our time. I lost my husband and best friend less than a year after I bought my homestead farm! The importance of living now and enjoying now is paramount!
I wish i reach through my phone and hug you. Myself and my two best friends have all had fertility issues. It’s so gut wrenching. And I’ve personally had a lot of loss and change in my family. And I’ve found peace in my garden and kitchen. The homesteading spirit is the biggest part of homesteading. And I can’t wait to watch you finally get all your dreams accomplished. Thanks for all you share. It definitely touches my life in a special way.
Hi, I just found you on this platform and I have to say that I love your channel. I am 32 been married for 3 years now and I am afraid of the fact that I don’t think I want children. When everyone is asking me when is it going to happen it puts a lot of pressure on me. The truth is, I’m afraid of becoming a mother because I am so exhausted now, I can’t imagine taking on another person that I will be responsible for. I know this is quite different from you but I think pressure for women and their wombs is unprecedented!! I love your channel because you are a great teacher, and I know nothing about canning, or making large meals to store. I feel as though I’m failing as a wife because I cook 1 or 2x a week. So after I finish school I intend on studying your channel to help me keep up in the kitchen. Also, I don’t have a big group of friends either. At one time it bothered me but now I know that I have a few very close friends that are very close to me and that’s enough. I am always looking for people on UA-cam I want to be like so if you need a virtual friend I will definitely volunteer. I suggest creating a Facebook group or a virtual meeting group and that would be so much fun, this way you could see everyone’s progress or give tips that you may have forgotten to include in videos.
I’m 35 and I haven’t had a period for 3 years because of an IUD. After I got married last October, I thought it was time to rip that thing out and have a baby. I’ve found that raspberry leaf tea was the only thing that brought that thing back. Girl, you got this. Do what you can. As for the rest? God’s timing.
Thank you Cassandra! I no longer feel guilty for having mostly older friends instead of friends my age, because someone else does too! ❤
We’ve been trying to conceive our second child since 2019 and it has been hard. I believe the pandemic really stressed a lot of us out more than we could even know. My acupuncturist told me that the stress and anxiety can really mess effect our body. For years I was in denial that I was having trouble to conceive and then when I accepted it, I allowed myself to cry. I pray that you and your husband will be blessed with the desires of your heart. 🙏🏽
My friend's two children just got married within the last two years. Both couples have built starter homes on her family property. Now she's dreaming of teaching grandchildren how to make and do all the things she's learned. She's living the dream. Go for it!❤
Just want to reach thru the screen and hug you. My journey for a child consisted of infertility treatments, then fostering and finally private adoption . Know that we all love you and support you. And as far as video schedule its simple, we will watch and enjoy any you put out there. Truly enjoy watching your channel. While we are on different paths, appreciate the support and knowledge you share in your videos. Sorry this is long as I dont comment often but you are just precious lady. Am 57 and just started on woody hilly 7 acres as a single mom but we are all learning and growing. LOVE YA LADY
I think that your homestead goals are amazing! Especially since it is suited to YOU! It took us 8 years and a gaggle of kiddos to get to our homestead. We spent that time building a homestead of sorts at the property we are now renting out and are starting over at new homestead. Since you want a smaller homestead and possibly a cow among other animals, check into the Dexter bred if you haven't already. They're on the smaller side, but good dairy cows and can be kept on smaller properties. Papa Pepper has one if you want to check it out, too.
Cassandra … you inspire ME. Thank you for sharing your dreams and life with us. You have a LOT of people who have you in their prayers.
I wish that I could wrap you in a hug and just sit with you in your sadness. I remember that dark and lonely place. I love your enthusiasm for life and sharing your experiences with all of us. Keep striving and all of your dreams will come to you-that is what I have learned over my 55 years on this planet! And God Bless your sweet mama-you are so fortunate to have such a blessing in your life. Thank you for inviting us in
HONEY! God didn`t put you in a box, and he made the best decision. You go girl!
It took my friends daughter 6 years. It must feel awful. For them they changed their lifestyle, stopped drinking, Kayla changed jobs and whamo! I think you made a good call. Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers.
Life in general can be a lot. Your openness in your chats is heartwarming, heartbreaking and entertaining all in one. I hope your family goals are realized soon. You seem like a wonderful woman and any little person would be lucky to call you Mommy. Keep your head up, keep hope and faith close. Life may not look like how you envisioned… keep living. It’ll give you the surprises you need when you need them. Keep being your authentic self Farm girl friend.😊🫶🏽
Oh sweet lady...😢 I pray that your baby dreams come true in whatever way the Lord may provide. You are gonna be a great mama. ❤❤❤
After 4 yrs of marriage my parents tried for a baby nearly 10 yrs, gave up & began looking into adoption. Much to their surprise, she then became pregnant with me and then my sister 2 yrs later! So everything happens in God’s timing rather than ours. May you be able to breathe in His peace and exhale out any stress :) 🙏. You are an ‘old soul’ with a precious spirit; I hope my granddaughter will one day have special memories of me as you do of your Nana & my son has of his Nana. I know you are a blessing to your husband, family, students, friends… as you are to your subscribers here. May our Lord grant you all the desires of your heart dear Cassandra. 💖
Thank you for sharing this..hoping that this message rings through loud and clear...we all want the best for ourselves and our children...something that gets lost in the sensational divisive media. I too also loved being around my elders and their friends...of which I am a proud member of now😅..Cassandra... Breathe...breathe deeply when you feel anxious...lots of prayer, vitamin E, B12 and C ...release your sadness and anxiety through tears and prayer..remember Rachel. I also had a10 year period of infertility after my first born...then the twins came!!!...so be prepared😅😅😅😅😅..it will happen...keep visualizing what that looks like.❤❤❤❤❤
I’m so sorry for your struggle Cassandra. You are such a ray of sunshine on UA-cam. Praying the Lord will open your womb. You guys will be great parents when it happens whether through your womb or if the Lord leads you to adoption. ❤
Life teaches us that some of the things we want for ourselves may not show up in the package that we imagined, but they still show up.
I used to work with our elderly until I retired early (62) this year. I bought land and put a home on it about 4 years ago. Worked a little far out but now I’m home. You will get your place. One step at a time. Now back to our elders…you have done what The Word says and looked to the wise among us. And don’t worry, you’ll find your friends closer to your age. I have always been a “required to be extrovert” introvert due to my jobs. I sometimes think that helps us find stronger friendships. I won’t pretend I know what you’re going through in regards to children but I will pray for you and your husband. Blessings!
I just want to say thank you for your vulnerability and candor on hard hard subjects.
You are not alone ❤️ I share so many parts of the journey and experiences you shared. I also work full time and have no plans of giving up my job. I have also felt a lack of representation in this homesteading niche for those of us that work full time AND homestead. When I found your channel, it made me so so happy to see someone else doing this and making it work like I do!
Also, I sadly share your infertility struggles. My husband and I are going on 2 years of infertility and still no living baby to share our home. Sending you all the love and all the baby dust.
Thank you for showing up and thank you for being here ❤️ If you ever want to chat with someone living through a few of the same challenges, I’m here 🥰
❤ OH GIRL! - hugs- I could see and feel you getting all choked up. I'm so sorry that you are going through this difficult time. Especially getting your hopes up each time. Everything happens when it's supposed to, it's true. Waiting can be so hard, but it makes that moment even more special. For some reason, the feeling was put on my heart of you adopting a baby and falling in love with them just pops into my head. I don't know if that means anything to you. I also had it put on my heart about inner emotional healing of past trauma to help you feel safe, secure, not anxious or stressed. In times of major stress, our bodies know and will hold back things like progressing forward, menstruation, or conceiving. You are doing a great job, your hard work will pay off, and in the meantime you can be a cool aunty to teach kids about gardening and canning even if they aren't blood. You can adopt and give a child a fantastic life if that comes to you. You can work on healing and growing and becoming so much happier. When the time is right, it will happen. Thank you for sharing this with us, being real. We appreciate it, we understand and we are here for you! Sending prayers! You've got this!! ❤❤
For whatever reason this video popped up for me today. I have lived your pain. I had tried to become pregnant for a decade, it’s heartbreaking but don’t give up. I did “all the things”, iui they checked out my tubes, hormones, husbands sperm, we looked at adopting so much pain watching my friends have babies so easy and being happy sad for them and me. I never gave up! I absolutely prayed to god and one iui which was 2 days after the optimum prime time because my husband was on a business trip i got on my knees and asked God to help me be in the space needed to be successful. Our
son is about to turn 24, and what a blessing he has been! I am an urban homesteader also with 2 chickens and lots of gardens front and back yard. I will pray for you that you are blessed with children. Don’t give up. 🥰
Girl I've been struggling this year too. 6-8 acres and a fixer-upper sounds amazing, don't let these other youtubers with their 'dream homes' get you down. Currently we have an acre and making the best of it which is one of the reasons I love your channel, it's not the perfect homestead with a 5 acre garden, goats and a greenhouse. That is just not relatable at all. I know this isn't something you'd want to hear from a stranger but maybe consider adoption if you can open your heart to it. I was adopted and I love and appreciate my parents for taking me in when they did not have to, they were in their 40s when they adopted me with 3 other kids and I never felt like I was loved less than any of my siblings. I also have apothecary goals and I look at my planner with bright, wide eyes when Im putting it together. I'm glad we got to sit down and have this chat! Thanks for taking the time.
I am new to your channel and just LOVE it. I love your down to earth mentality. I love seeing you and your dad together. Keep the faith! You will be a wonderful mother!
What a Blessing to have found your channel. You have such an effervescent personality! I found myself smiling from ear to ear in parts and reaching for tissue in others. Be encouraged “when” yours and your husband’s child makes his and/or her grand entrance, he or she is going to be so Blessed to have such parents as you guys! Such a beautiful spirit. I too migrate to the older crowd! My parents both grew up with grandparents who had farms. My grandparents, both sides, had gardens and backyard chickens. I always frowned at the thought! It wasn’t until after I turned 50 that I found the country homestead urge and gene in me. I have a modest garden that grows each year (third year gardener here) but I desire all things farm and homesteading! The HOA says no to chickens but I will find a way! And, one day, I’ll have my acres, chickens, goats, cows maybe a pig or two and all the things! Thank you for assisting in fanning the flames of my Homestead dreams and my dreams of becoming a farm girl! Many Blessings to you on your continued journey! I look forward to all your wonderful, encouraging squealing! It adds a level of brand new excitement! 🤗💜.
I love you so much sis!!! ❤🙏 as I listened, I thought of a million ways to react, but God told me to send you Deuteronomy 6:10-12. It's already made and waiting for you. 🙌🙏 God bless you and He will hold your hand through all that you are struggling with. 🙏 ❤
I lost several pregnancies and was told I’d probably never have children. Well, they were wrong. My baby is 23, a firefighter, and the most awesome person I’ve ever met. It will happen for you. I know how much it sucks to hear those words, because you are struggling RIGHT NOW. God is good, and it will happen for you. My son was a total surprise.