I love that someone gifted you money so you can upgrade your AC unit. That is such wonderful news. And the new freezer, great! We think you are doing wonderfully at your property and we're so happy for you. It's just what you needed in life is to be right where you are, being in nature, growing things, peacefulness, etc. Enjoy that special ice cream!!!
We love you Jeff, you are such an inspiration to many of us out here, more of us than you know! My hubby is 79 and I am 65 with disabilities that hinder so many things that I use to love to do! The one thing I miss so much is working out in my yard and small garden. You will be in our prayers Jeff, God is watching over you and just know that He will continue blessing you my friend! :)
I'm glad that OITC recommended your channel. I'm encouraged to see someone who has a disability and a homestead. As a disabled person who uses a walker, you give me some hope for my future.
What a great Video Jeff. This helps so many people with Disabilities. You are putting your best foot down and God is in all things good. So proud of the nice folks who sent you help for a/c. A box fan helps with an a/c as you know. Your place is looking nice. Thanks for sharing Your life with us all. 😁👍🏼♥️🙏🏼
New subscriber! Oitc sent me over last week. We started a homestead June 2015 after I had to stop working from my disability. My wife and kids built me above ground garden beds so I can still gardens. Know about the pain myself, just do what you can each day. Will be praying for you !
Having an illness or disability and living on a fixed income is very hard and most people don't understand the sacrifices one makes. Yet making the choice to live life doing the best you can with what you've got to do with is at times scorned on. Having to rest in bed because you chose to stand at the stove and cook that hamburger you made from the reduced ground beef is something more people do than known about. Life happens and we adjust to the best of our ability. Jeff, you're doing an amazing job on Bobblehead Homestead considering what you have to go through on a daily basis. All the beautiful flowers and positive changes in your place along with having chickens is a testament to yes you can do it in my opinion. It's up to us what we do with what we've been dealt often at the hands of others. We can choose to be positive or negative. You're certainly a positive kind guy. I do hope that during the hottest part of the day you do go rest and use that air conditioner to be comfortable
Thank you for the positive message. I wish more people understood the limitations that people go through just to make it through the days. I also have dreams of having my own place and all I hear when I talk about them is that "you can't do that with how you feel" or "you are just to lazy and to do that you have to work at it". It can get so discouraging. So Thank you Alice the Gmaw and a big thank you to Jeff.
I found your site and have enjoyed seeing how well you do even with the pain. I have back pain and sometimes I am able to do chores and then need to sit cause I start hurting to much. I hope to get my own place soon so I can start my own homestead. I look forward to seeing more changes in your place keep at it one bite at a time.
Thank you for sharing! I am kinda in the same boat. A little over a year ago, I was diagnosed with a crippling condition. I went through a few months of depression, then changed my approach, started chiropractic care, bought land in April, and we are working on clearing it to start a self sufficient farm. I completely understand the "mind over matter". I am able to do things out there, that I wouldn't dream of attempting at my "house"... Keep up the good work. Look how far you've come, enjoy YOUR success.
Thank you so much for your generosity wonder ful paypal friend. Jeff is such a wonderful person who has transformed his patch of land in such a short space of time and has been such a great motivation to so many people. Thanks Jeff for giving me the incentive to get off my bum and get out and get things done. Put your feet up and rest a bit, you have certainly earned it 🌻🌻🌻
Hi...... Jeff keep sharing and keep smiling and keep it up, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🐔🐓🐥🐈🌱🌹🌻🍁🌸🌺🌷🍀🌿🍂🌼🕊🐦🎥👍👍👍
I'm late to the party... But congrats on the AC. You are inspirational. You have a disability and you're finding the way to thrive in spite of it. Peace to you, my good man!
I'm so appreciative to the person who gave you the money to get an air conditioner. And its good that you finally can keep ice cream around. Thank you for putting yourself out there to speak of your illness. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
I have Fibromyalgia and Osteoprosis, so I understand motivation, short bursts and laying on bed watching UA-cam. I am blessed to live with a cousin so I have that other person there 💖 great video Jeff be blessed
You're a source of inspiration to me & others! I'm so glad that you've found your happiness! How can we contribute? Do you have a PO Box? Thanks & God bless you!
You inspire me as a new widow. I recently lost my beloved my husband of 20 years who was a disabled vet, who suffered with cancer for 12 years. And passed away on May 5th, 2018. I love your channel because its HEALING for me. Thank you my friend
the memories of my younger years is the only thing that keeps me going on most days , being able to remember how good life use to be is special to me . when i dream i dream of a younger me , no pain , when i wake from a dream like that it helps my mood , basically it makes my day .
Jeff you are the real deal. I love your vibe. I am so happy for you finding peace and beauty. My dream has evolvefd from a farmette to a food forest with a haing
I enjoy listening to you talk, I am here because of OITC. Thank you for sharing. God forgive us for the things we take for granted.... like a freezer... air conditioning...(and ice cream) Take care
I'm 60 with parkinsons and find it very motivating to watch your videos. I find short bouts of activity then rest works best for me. It is amazing what actually gets accomplished like that. Keep up the positive thoughts. Take care.
What a great video, Jeff. Here's what I learn from you. (1). First priority is taking care of the needs of your body. (2) Doing something is its own reward. (3). Even the hard stuff is motivating. (4). Eat that elephant one bite at a time. (5). Motivations can come from inside and outside of yourself. (6). Dealing with challenges is an individualized thing. (7) Sharing the "real" stuff with others helps everyone understand what your challenges are. (8). Humor is always the best way to deal with things. (9). Friends and family are there when you need them. We feel we are on your journey with you. (10). Sometimes you have to feel the bad/sad feelings to get back to the good ones. Thank you for sharing your successes with us. Take care. Bunny in NWFL
Jeff for years now I have been taking care of my father in law James with Parkinson's. What a horrible disease that robs. We figured out that homegrown food was what the Parkinsons responded to in his case and if he had to go out of the house which was not often he would take an anti-inflammatory the night before and the day of and that would give an edge of mercy/help. Doctors convinced him to go on meds and it robbed him of his life and mind. I have seen those that do not take meds and those are the ones that have life. I know what your going through is not easy at all and no one knows how debilitating it is but I have to say for me it's wonderful to see someone such as yourself doing and going forward one step at a time. Thank you
One day at a time is all we are gifted...my cousin may have Parkinson's 😔 I wish you well. I to have my struggles but y cousin and I live together for support ☺️love your tenacity and your humour, keep up the good work❤️
What will you plant in a winter garden this year? And here's a tip for you. You will save money if you buy a chicken whole. The price goes up when butchers cut the chicken into sections or make special packages with, for example, exclusively chicken thighs. And when you buy the chicken whole, you can debone the chicken and freeze the chicken bones. Once you have a couple or three chickens worth of bones, make bone broth, an extremely nutritious beverage served warm or hot or used as liquid when making rice or other grain dishes.
I understand your pain. Every morning is so painful for me just to move anything. Joint pain and severe lower back pain. But if I can get moving, my joints and muscles almost feel somewhat normal by the evening. Wishing you the best. Keep finding motivation, and keep on moving!
I know how you feel I'm 70 and would love to be doing what your doing but my body is rebelling and won't let me,but respect to you for going for your dream,I also watch Doug and Ashley and have great hope for s9me of the younger generation, hang in there ,good thoughts for all of you living the dream
awesome your new air conditioning!! little by little i´m confident you´re gonna keep on equipping your home and you´ll find yourself very happy. I suggest you get involved in the nearest church, or a group you can share, other than the youtube - internet´s friends. we need to socialize! that is important. please think about it!
here it is almost june 2019, one year later & look what has been accomplished thru putting your dreams out into the universe, a 'new tiny home', and most of the "junk" has been eliminated from your surroundings. So many new friends you've made, did you ever think it would come to this? So happy for you Jeff, Dreams Do Come True! I know what you're saying about needing your naps, I also take afternoon naps if I don't, I feel awful (pain wise) also if I over work myself I am in a LOT of pain the next day & lose 2-3 days just recuperating, so not worth it.
You have tremendous progress since you first shared the first video last October. Please take care of you. Thank you to the donator who will make your life cooler! I bought myself a 3.5 cu ft. freezer when I retired, it has been a joy , especially when the budget gets low. I buy meat on sale and individually wrap portions for the freezer. Have saved money, as well as, have often times cooked extra and put full meals into it.
Did you plant those Cana`s or did they survive the winter there? Your place looks awesome ! You have done way more than I could have done. Enjoy your Ice Cream. Did you get a great flavor?
Beautiful Zinnias, Glads, Sunflowers. They are the sunshine in our world. Having an illness, living without a human companion and facing a big clean up must be difficult. But look at the people that love and encourage you with words of comfort and cheer, financial gifts, and practical gifts and advice! You are amazing to set out like you have and work hard at achieving your goals. You are in my prayers.
Jeff, I so appreciate your outlook. and thank you for the update, I was wondering how you've been doing. I've not been watching channels as much as I was (long story), so have missed a few weeks of yours and others. It was good to catch up here. That's awesome you were blessed with the funds to get a better A/C unit. How did you manage with a tiny fridge though? To me that would seem more difficult than being without a stove or oven. I was without an oven/stove for two years here, that was an adventure. Microwave, electric skillet and the Barbecue grill. Oh and btw, I so agree with you on the prices of meat!!! I was just at the grocery store and they had family paks of steaks, buy one get one free. Spend more money to save, I hate that. It's the kind of thing has been probably my hardest thing to deal with since my husband died and I'm living on less. Say, have you talked to anyone about going in on a portion of a beef cow? That's what I was thinking of doing. I don't eat that much so a little would go a long way and it's got to be less per pound than the stuff I've been buying and better meat too. You know enough people you may be able to make that work. Just a thought.
Ah, so, Parkinson's. That makes sense. You're so right about how being poor is expensive. Being in jail/prison is expensive, as I've learned through my youngest son (who is no longer in prison and no longer lives with me, Hallelujah!) I've been poor. We're now comfortable enough to save money buying in bulk, though not wealthy by any means. Hang in there Jeff! I'm rooting for you.
I missed this video somehow. Great news on the AC! Love your motivation and you are very inspiring! I have chronic pain from degenerative disc/joint disease. I sometimes push myself too hard and too often, so please don't overdo it friend and pace yourself! You are doing a fantastic job!
I bet that ice cream went down really good. What a treat! Hope you relished each and every bite. Who knows? You may have to break down and buy some once a month til the cool weather sets in. May your abundant life continue to flourish. :)
I have rheumatoid arthritis and I have been on all the meds for years but in the last 6 months I have quit the meds and I am trying to fight my way back to activity. You are very inspiring. I also move around some then lay down and watch UA-cam to rest. It’s just we do the best we can and hopefully getting some good rest will help
Hey.. do you eat the sunflower seeds? the kernel itself packs a nutritious punch, providing you with valuable nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium. They make a nice snack. Cheers..
Been there with physical struggles- understand weakness and pain and brain issues. I have a white matter disease. It’s one day at a time-- you will get there.
Ha just took a photo for a friend of my laying in bed with kitty watching youtube videos. I do it every night just before bed. I am so sorry you have the Parkinson's. I think your just being honest on what motivates you and moving to the country and doing the best you can is the best therapy. I also find on my most productive days even if I am in terrible arthritis pain I feel so much better because like you said I can look back and say .SEE what you just did it is great!! Two days ago enclosing my dog house structure with shower doors and windows to keep their bedding dry. They live mostly in the house but the times they do have to stay in the yard for a bit I want them to be comfortable and dry. And YES I am a junker I make what I can out of what I have and my abilities to do so. Shower doors and windows all dump shopped. My favorite shopping place. Always an adventure. This project all recycled stuff nothing new. www.flickr.com/photos/50185661@N03/44030777794/in/dateposted/
Hi Jeff, it was good to watch this vlog, I believe the haters should watch this vlog also instead of jumping to conclusions. I have CRPS, through it I have had to retire from a life I loved as both a pathologist and a horsewoman..I have gone through so many kinds of depression, I hate the drugs I have to take daily but without them I Can’t function.. like you I take baby steps daily do a bit at a time. I started a planner with a daily and weekly planner, I write what I want to do and then what I do.. I found through the pain management groups I learnt to set a timer on my phone in increments of 1 hour... so I do an hours work and I take an hour down etc through the day... everyday is a challenge...now you have had the help of out in the country you really now just need to clean a little daily then your plans will all come together... good luck with everything you now have another follower xxx
You're an inspiration to many people, able-bodied or not. So glad things are coming together for you, one step at a time. You're also a gifted flower grower. I hope someone buys you the books on your wish list. You might be on to something there. I would buy them for you if I could. Also praying that your housing situation gets sorted out. A cabin or a different mobile home - maybe someone will gift you one, or do a fundraiser. It would be good for your health. Love your videos. Keep them coming.
You are the richest poor man I've ever had the pleasure too know. My grandfather always said that money don't make a man rich, It's how many friends he has that make him rich, I see you have got a lot of friends. God uses people to see that HIS kid's needs are meant. And I must say that God is especially fond of you, HE is using all your friends to bless you beyond measure...
So happy to hear about your AC and freezer. Chiggers are terrible. We were talking about them yesterday as we fought off Alaskan mosquitos. We all agreed chiggers were worse. My husband has PD. The work rest cycle is one I am familiar with. He hasn't found anything to cut the chronic pain. You motivate so many. Thanks for the videos.
My late mother-in-law had Parkinson’s and she could hardly walk because she’d freeze up .. everyone is different and affects people differently as you said..just found your channel by way of OITC .. people don’t realize how much a freezer saves by allowing to by in bulk.. also allows you to freeze leftovers for use at a later day.. milk goat would probably be better than a cow.. they eat the weeds too..
Love your videos, love that you are from Illinois also, I now also live in Arkansas, I’d love to meet you some day. I live close to conway now, but go to Russellville a lot. So maybe I’ll get to meet you. Love your videos.
That's awesome Jeff! You have to have a cool place to rest. Such great news! Take care of yourself and get your rest. Your flowers look so beautiful! Ice cream!!!
Good update! Thanks for sharing. IF you decide you want to get turkeys at some point, remember, you got a friend that raises some fine Bourbon Reds 😀. Take care!
I will certainly remember that, I really do want to try some turkeys at some point. Cold turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving was always a favorite of mine. Thanks!
I have dealt with various pains over the years, resulting in depression, etc. , and i really must give the LORD praise for His mercy. the following verses really motivate and encourage me. PROVERBS 3:6-8 I leave you a quote from verse 8; 'it will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones."
Good to see you back and happy to hear about air conditioning coming your way. Sleep deprivation will really mess anyone's day up, let alone peeps w/health concerns. Happy thoughts sent your way.
I’m disabled, on pain meds from several sets of neck hardware. My favorite thing is advice from people that have never dealt with long term pain, or the Sanctimonious Opioid Nazis who say you should never take pain meds. First, Tylenol and Advil are both horrible for your liver and kidneys, I took enough Advil to bomb my stomach and intestines, my GI guy said “your insides look like a boiled, angry lobster..!” There’s a difference between addiction, dependence and being stable on meds. I had a coop built this year, waiting now on McMurray to send chicks in April to force me outside in winter. Really looking forward to caring for the ladies. Right..how much pain can you endure. It’s like you wake up with a certain number of chips, and you use them up during the day, sometimes you wake up with very few chips available. I was abandoned by friends and colleagues, they are cruel. One lady I worked with over twenty years saw me in the store, she asked how I was, I complained some and she said “well, you look good enough to go shopping..” well, duh..ppl have to eat, so, unless I want to starve I go to the store. Hang in there..what else can we do?
Forgot to add..the other fallacy is that pain meds relieve all your pain. The best they can do is give you relief sometimes. That’s what keeps you sane in the long term. I feel horribly for ppl that can’t get access to pain meds. Even surgery in hospitals is bad now because depending on who you get, they may not control your pain adequately. Before you get stuck in a hospital recovering from a procedure, make them outline your pain control.
Jeff, I understand about pain and trying to avoid it. Used to be my first half an hour in the morning was spent relearning how to walk. I used to hurt everywhere all the time. Best thing I ever did was to buy a dog. We started walking at first with painkillers, then fewer pills and longer walks until I was back to where I had been. I'm not saying it is what you should do, just saying try to keep moving if you can.
Bless you, so happy your getting air! I tell you this heat will take every thing out of you, it does me now that I've gotten older! Those glads are beautiful, love the yell cannons! Enjoy your videos!
So glad to hear you are making progress on your homestead and getting some things to help make your daily struggles a little more comfortable. It's nice to hear there are people out there who are able to help you out. Sleep is such an important thing. Have experienced the very scary side effects of too little sleep, do your best to get back to your regular pattern before it hits you hard. You have accomplished a lot so far, and it has been a pleasure to watch your garden expand and begin to bloom, but be patient. I heard something recently about pain that struck a chord in me, which helped me get through some pain of my own. I can't recall where I heard it, perhaps a movie or something, but it went something like, pain is what life sends us to relate to each other, remind you that you are alive, tell you that you might need to change something in your life or appreciate what you have. You should never be afraid of pain or try to avoid it completely as when you stop feeling all pain, you'll lack sympathy for others, it will signal the end or you'll never appreciate life's painless moments. I think it helped me cope with pain better, and definitely helped me to look forward to those painless moments just that bit more. Keep fighting a good fight.
I have no doubt there is a lot of truth to that for many people. No pain, no gain, or something like that. :) I must say I am a lot happier and more satisfied with my situation since I've gotten down here, so it's all been worth it. Thank you!
Hi Dale! I just saw your October 3rd part 2 video. You should change the title on this video to something that has Parkinson's in it. It could really be helpful to other who have it and it would also help with the naysayers out there. Thank you for sharing your journey.♡
I have found that living the homestead lifestyle has me more active then I have been in a very long time. Sometimes we let our disability take over and rule our lives.....like you I have changed how I do EVERYTHING!!!! Just don't be like me and over do it and end up laid up for weeks!!!
I totally understand everything youre saying here. Im sick as well. I wish I had a freezer. That would help me a lot. There are so many of us struggling out here, but a lot of kind people with big hearts who help. God bless you.
hey jeff it must be summertime because i havent been able to keep up with videos ...i do understand the search for ways to avoid pain and working 15 minuts then lay down and that aint seen on video ...anyway cheers jeff just wanted to let ya know this video hit home for me
My husband also has Parkinson's too an he had to rest alot .an his arms an hands will have tremors .an the meds he is on dont work that well .my cousin said fish oil works great
I love that someone gifted you money so you can upgrade your AC unit. That is such wonderful news. And the new freezer, great! We think you are doing wonderfully at your property and we're so happy for you. It's just what you needed in life is to be right where you are, being in nature, growing things, peacefulness, etc. Enjoy that special ice cream!!!
We love you Jeff, you are such an inspiration to many of us out here, more of us than you know! My hubby is 79 and I am 65 with disabilities that hinder so many things that I use to love to do! The one thing I miss so much is working out in my yard and small garden. You will be in our prayers Jeff, God is watching over you and just know that He will continue blessing you my friend! :)
I am glad that Doug and Ashley have introduced you too me. You are very encouraging to us all. Good luck in all you do.
You are so inspirational to me. Keep on keeping on, Jeff.
I'm glad that OITC recommended your channel. I'm encouraged to see someone who has a disability and a homestead. As a disabled person who uses a walker, you give me some hope for my future.
What a great Video Jeff. This helps so many people with
Disabilities. You are putting your best foot down and God is in all things good. So proud of the nice folks who sent you help for a/c. A box fan helps with an a/c as you know. Your place is looking nice. Thanks for sharing
Your life with us all. 😁👍🏼♥️🙏🏼
Good luck Jeff with all your endeavors!!! Prayers all goes good!
So glad of your upbeat look to life! I’m glad you’ve made such progress!
Been re-watching some of your videos... (summer re-runs). Jeff, you've come so far and look healthier than ever.
The flowers are gorgeous! Hope the weather coming from this storm in Mississippi won’t mess them up.
New subscriber! Oitc sent me over last week. We started a homestead June 2015 after I had to stop working from my disability. My wife and kids built me above ground garden beds so I can still gardens. Know about the pain myself, just do what you can each day. Will be praying for you !
I so needed to hear this today. Sometimes knowing someone else is in your boat keeps you rowing :)
Blessings ~
You are 1 away from 10,000! Yeah!!! That's fantastic, great way to meet your goals before the end of the year!
You are an inspiration to yourself and others.
I have been wondering why bobble head and now I get it! So glad you can keep your humor my friend!!!! Hope you are well have a great day!!!!!
Having an illness or disability and living on a fixed income is very hard and most people don't understand the sacrifices one makes. Yet making the choice to live life doing the best you can with what you've got to do with is at times scorned on. Having to rest in bed because you chose to stand at the stove and cook that hamburger you made from the reduced ground beef is something more people do than known about. Life happens and we adjust to the best of our ability. Jeff, you're doing an amazing job on Bobblehead Homestead considering what you have to go through on a daily basis. All the beautiful flowers and positive changes in your place along with having chickens is a testament to yes you can do it in my opinion. It's up to us what we do with what we've been dealt often at the hands of others. We can choose to be positive or negative. You're certainly a positive kind guy. I do hope that during the hottest part of the day you do go rest and use that air conditioner to be comfortable
Thank you for the positive message. I wish more people understood the limitations that people go through just to make it through the days. I also have dreams of having my own place and all I hear when I talk about them is that "you can't do that with how you feel" or "you are just to lazy and to do that you have to work at it". It can get so discouraging. So Thank you Alice the Gmaw and a big thank you to Jeff.
Hi Jeff, great video, luv ya man.
Youve come along way since this video Jeff❤
Great video Jeff, thanks for sharing
I found your site and have enjoyed seeing how well you do even with the pain. I have back pain and sometimes I am able to do chores and then need to sit cause I start hurting to much. I hope to get my own place soon so I can start my own homestead. I look forward to seeing more changes in your place keep at it one bite at a time.
I discovered you when oitc, visited you, your amazing. I've been watching all your past video.
Thank you for sharing! I am kinda in the same boat. A little over a year ago, I was diagnosed with a crippling condition. I went through a few months of depression, then changed my approach, started chiropractic care, bought land in April, and we are working on clearing it to start a self sufficient farm. I completely understand the "mind over matter". I am able to do things out there, that I wouldn't dream of attempting at my "house"... Keep up the good work. Look how far you've come, enjoy YOUR success.
Thank you so much for your generosity wonder ful paypal friend. Jeff is such a wonderful person who has transformed his patch of land in such a short space of time and has been such a great motivation to so many people. Thanks Jeff for giving me the incentive to get off my bum and get out and get things done. Put your feet up and rest a bit, you have certainly earned it 🌻🌻🌻
God bless you Jeff ❣️
It's been great watching what you have done with your homestead and I'm glad you share your journey good and bad with us.
Hi...... Jeff keep sharing and keep smiling and keep it up, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🐔🐓🐥🐈🌱🌹🌻🍁🌸🌺🌷🍀🌿🍂🌼🕊🐦🎥👍👍👍
You are so blessed and you are a blessing.
I'm late to the party... But congrats on the AC. You are inspirational. You have a disability and you're finding the way to thrive in spite of it. Peace to you, my good man!
Great video. Glad u got a freezer and getting a new A/C. Love seeing all your flowers.
I'm so appreciative to the person who gave you the money to get an air conditioner. And its good that you finally can keep ice cream around. Thank you for putting yourself out there to speak of your illness. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
I have Fibromyalgia and Osteoprosis, so I understand motivation, short bursts and laying on bed watching UA-cam. I am blessed to live with a cousin so I have that other person there 💖 great video Jeff be blessed
You're a source of inspiration to me & others! I'm so glad that you've found your happiness! How can we contribute? Do you have a PO Box?
Thanks & God bless you!
You inspire me as a new widow. I recently lost my beloved my husband of 20 years who was a disabled vet, who suffered with cancer for 12 years. And passed away on May 5th, 2018. I love your channel because its HEALING for me. Thank you my friend
Prayers from Ohio. Mrs CB
the memories of my younger years is the only thing that keeps me going on most days , being able to remember how good life use to be is special to me . when i dream i dream of a younger me , no pain , when i wake from a dream like that it helps my mood , basically it makes my day .
Jeff you are the real deal. I love your vibe. I am so happy for you finding peace and beauty.
My dream has evolvefd from a farmette to a food forest with a haing
I enjoy listening to you talk, I am here because of OITC. Thank you for sharing. God forgive us for the things we take for granted.... like a freezer... air conditioning...(and ice cream) Take care
I'm 60 with parkinsons and find it very motivating to watch your videos. I find short bouts of activity then rest works best for me. It is amazing what actually gets accomplished like that. Keep up the positive thoughts. Take care.
Watching your old videos. Interesting to where you got started. Yes. Parkinson's is different for everyone.
What a great video, Jeff. Here's what I learn from you. (1). First priority is taking care of the needs of your body. (2) Doing something is its own reward. (3). Even the hard stuff is motivating. (4). Eat that elephant one bite at a time. (5). Motivations can come from inside and outside of yourself. (6). Dealing with challenges is an individualized thing. (7) Sharing the "real" stuff with others helps everyone understand what your challenges are. (8). Humor is always the best way to deal with things. (9). Friends and family are there when you need them. We feel we are on your journey with you. (10). Sometimes you have to feel the bad/sad feelings to get back to the good ones. Thank you for sharing your successes with us. Take care. Bunny in NWFL
Jeff for years now I have been taking care of my father in law James with Parkinson's. What a horrible disease that robs. We figured out that homegrown food was what the Parkinsons responded to in his case and if he had to go out of the house which was not often he would take an anti-inflammatory the night before and the day of and that would give an edge of mercy/help. Doctors convinced him to go on meds and it robbed him of his life and mind. I have seen those that do not take meds and those are the ones that have life. I know what your going through is not easy at all and no one knows how debilitating it is but I have to say for me it's wonderful to see someone such as yourself doing and going forward one step at a time. Thank you
I totally understand your situation. Prayers for you. I like your channel.
One day at a time is all we are gifted...my cousin may have Parkinson's 😔 I wish you well. I to have my struggles but y cousin and I live together for support ☺️love your tenacity and your humour, keep up the good work❤️
What will you plant in a winter garden this year? And here's a tip for you. You will save money if you buy a chicken whole. The price goes up when butchers cut the chicken into sections or make special packages with, for example, exclusively chicken thighs. And when you buy the chicken whole, you can debone the chicken and freeze the chicken bones. Once you have a couple or three chickens worth of bones, make bone broth, an extremely nutritious beverage served warm or hot or used as liquid when making rice or other grain dishes.
It is nice to hear about your blessings. I hope you feel better.
I do! I had some ice cream! Thanks!
I understand your pain. Every morning is so painful for me just to move anything. Joint pain and severe lower back pain. But if I can get moving, my joints and muscles almost feel somewhat normal by the evening. Wishing you the best. Keep finding motivation, and keep on moving!
I know how you feel I'm 70 and would love to be doing what your doing but my body is rebelling and won't let me,but respect to you for going for your dream,I also watch Doug and Ashley and have great hope for s9me of the younger generation, hang in there ,good thoughts for all of you living the dream
Sorry about #1 & 3 but happy you received the generous gift to buy an air conditioner and that you're remotivated! 👍 💛
Love your big heart!
Would you post what you plant for a second crop for the fall months?
awesome your new air conditioning!! little by little i´m confident you´re gonna keep on equipping your home and you´ll find yourself very happy. I suggest you get involved in the nearest church, or a group you can share, other than the youtube - internet´s friends. we need to socialize! that is important. please think about it!
here it is almost june 2019, one year later & look what has been accomplished thru putting your dreams out into the universe, a 'new tiny home', and most of the "junk" has been eliminated from your surroundings. So many new friends you've made, did you ever think it would come to this? So happy for you Jeff, Dreams Do Come True! I know what you're saying about needing your naps, I also take afternoon naps if I don't, I feel awful (pain wise) also if I over work myself I am in a LOT of pain the next day & lose 2-3 days just recuperating, so not worth it.
You have tremendous progress since you first shared the first video last October. Please take care of you. Thank you to the donator who will make your life cooler! I bought myself a 3.5 cu ft. freezer when I retired, it has been a joy , especially when the budget gets low. I buy meat on sale and individually wrap portions for the freezer. Have saved money, as well as, have often times cooked extra and put full meals into it.
Did you plant those Cana`s or did they survive the winter there? Your place looks awesome ! You have done way more than I could have done. Enjoy your Ice Cream. Did you get a great flavor?
Beautiful Zinnias, Glads, Sunflowers. They are the sunshine in our world. Having an illness, living without a human companion and facing a big clean up must be difficult. But look at the people that love and encourage you with words of comfort and cheer, financial gifts, and practical gifts and advice! You are amazing to set out like you have and work hard at achieving your goals. You are in my prayers.
Jeff, I so appreciate your outlook. and thank you for the update, I was wondering how you've been doing. I've not been watching channels as much as I was (long story), so have missed a few weeks of yours and others. It was good to catch up here.
That's awesome you were blessed with the funds to get a better A/C unit. How did you manage with a tiny fridge though? To me that would seem more difficult than being without a stove or oven. I was without an oven/stove for two years here, that was an adventure. Microwave, electric skillet and the Barbecue grill.
Oh and btw, I so agree with you on the prices of meat!!! I was just at the grocery store and they had family paks of steaks, buy one get one free. Spend more money to save, I hate that. It's the kind of thing has been probably my hardest thing to deal with since my husband died and I'm living on less. Say, have you talked to anyone about going in on a portion of a beef cow? That's what I was thinking of doing. I don't eat that much so a little would go a long way and it's got to be less per pound than the stuff I've been buying and better meat too. You know enough people you may be able to make that work. Just a thought.
How could I have not seen this one . Or maybe I have and just didn't comment . Hmmmm... I must be getting old . Hahaha
Ah, so, Parkinson's. That makes sense.
You're so right about how being poor is expensive. Being in jail/prison is expensive, as I've learned through my youngest son (who is no longer in prison and no longer lives with me, Hallelujah!) I've been poor. We're now comfortable enough to save money buying in bulk, though not wealthy by any means. Hang in there Jeff! I'm rooting for you.
I missed this video somehow. Great news on the AC! Love your motivation and you are very inspiring! I have chronic pain from degenerative disc/joint disease. I sometimes push myself too hard and too often, so please don't overdo it friend and pace yourself!
You are doing a fantastic job!
Do you have foresters ?
I bet that ice cream went down really good. What a treat! Hope you relished each and every bite. Who knows? You may have to break down and buy some once a month til the cool weather sets in. May your abundant life continue to flourish. :)
I have rheumatoid arthritis and I have been on all the meds for years but in the last 6 months I have quit the meds and I am trying to fight my way back to activity. You are very inspiring. I also move around some then lay down and watch UA-cam to rest. It’s just we do the best we can and hopefully getting some good rest will help
Your property is full of beautiful flowers. You have done an incredible job. I hope the AC allows you to get some more rest. You have earned it!
Hey.. do you eat the sunflower seeds? the kernel itself packs a nutritious punch, providing you with valuable nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium. They make a nice snack. Cheers..
Your flowers are beautiful.
Hang in there. Sometime it may seem like nothing is getting done but before you know it your will see the difference.
Love the flowers. God Bless people to help you out. I know about those chiggars.
We get by with a little help from our friends. Cheers.
It's not complaining whilst explaining :)
Been there with physical struggles- understand weakness and pain and brain issues. I have a white matter disease. It’s one day at a time-- you will get there.
You definitely have the space for more animals.
Ha just took a photo for a friend of my laying in bed with kitty watching youtube videos. I do it every night just before bed. I am so sorry you have the Parkinson's. I think your just being honest on what motivates you and moving to the country and doing the best you can is the best therapy. I also find on my most productive days even if I am in terrible arthritis pain I feel so much better because like you said I can look back and say .SEE what you just did it is great!! Two days ago enclosing my dog house structure with shower doors and windows to keep their bedding dry. They live mostly in the house but the times they do have to stay in the yard for a bit I want them to be comfortable and dry. And YES I am a junker I make what I can out of what I have and my abilities to do so. Shower doors and windows all dump shopped. My favorite shopping place. Always an adventure. This project all recycled stuff nothing new. www.flickr.com/photos/50185661@N03/44030777794/in/dateposted/
Hi Jeff, it was good to watch this vlog, I believe the haters should watch this vlog also instead of jumping to conclusions.
I have CRPS, through it I have had to retire from a life I loved as both a pathologist and a horsewoman..I have gone through so many kinds of depression, I hate the drugs I have to take daily but without them I Can’t function.. like you I take baby steps daily do a bit at a time.
I started a planner with a daily and weekly planner, I write what I want to do and then what I do.. I found through the pain management groups I learnt to set a timer on my phone in increments of 1 hour... so I do an hours work and I take an hour down etc through the day... everyday is a challenge...now you have had the help of out in the country you really now just need to clean a little daily then your plans will all come together... good luck with everything you now have another follower xxx
You're an inspiration to many people, able-bodied or not. So glad things are coming together for you, one step at a time. You're also a gifted flower grower. I hope someone buys you the books on your wish list. You might be on to something there. I would buy them for you if I could. Also praying that your housing situation gets sorted out. A cabin or a different mobile home - maybe someone will gift you one, or do a fundraiser. It would be good for your health. Love your videos. Keep them coming.
Having Parkinson's is hard enough but having Parkinson's and not having the medication is very difficult. Take your time, rest often, we love you!
this video is so cool, I have fibro and it's a pain!! I watch youtube when I can't do!
You are the richest poor man I've ever had the pleasure too know. My grandfather always said that money don't make a man rich, It's how many friends he has that make him rich, I see you have got a lot of friends. God uses people to see that HIS kid's needs are meant. And I must say that God is especially fond of you, HE is using all your friends to bless you beyond measure...
So happy to hear about your AC and freezer. Chiggers are terrible. We were talking about them yesterday as we fought off Alaskan mosquitos. We all agreed chiggers were worse. My husband has PD. The work rest cycle is one I am familiar with. He hasn't found anything to cut the chronic pain. You motivate so many. Thanks for the videos.
My late mother-in-law had Parkinson’s and she could hardly walk because she’d freeze up .. everyone is different and affects people differently as you said..just found your channel by way of OITC .. people don’t realize how much a freezer saves by allowing to by in bulk.. also allows you to freeze leftovers for use at a later day.. milk goat would probably be better than a cow.. they eat the weeds too..
Love your videos, love that you are from Illinois also, I now also live in Arkansas, I’d love to meet you some day. I live close to conway now, but go to Russellville a lot. So maybe I’ll get to meet you. Love your videos.
That's awesome Jeff! You have to have a cool place to rest. Such great news! Take care of yourself and get your rest. Your flowers look so beautiful! Ice cream!!!
Good update! Thanks for sharing. IF you decide you want to get turkeys at some point, remember, you got a friend that raises some fine Bourbon Reds 😀. Take care!
I will certainly remember that, I really do want to try some turkeys at some point. Cold turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving was always a favorite of mine. Thanks!
I have dealt with various pains over the years, resulting in depression, etc. , and i really must give the LORD praise for His mercy. the following verses really motivate and encourage me. PROVERBS 3:6-8
I leave you a quote from verse 8; 'it will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones."
Awsome chat today man, have a good one.
Thanks!
Good to see you back and happy to hear about air conditioning coming your way. Sleep deprivation will really mess anyone's day up, let alone peeps w/health concerns. Happy thoughts sent your way.
Thanks!
Great video Jeff! 👍
You inspire folks in all kinds of ways, and for all kinds of reasons. 🙏
Take care Dude :)
I’m disabled, on pain meds from several sets of neck hardware. My favorite thing is advice from people that have never dealt with long term pain, or the Sanctimonious Opioid Nazis who say you should never take pain meds. First, Tylenol and Advil are both horrible for your liver and kidneys, I took enough Advil to bomb my stomach and intestines, my GI guy said “your insides look like a boiled, angry lobster..!” There’s a difference between addiction, dependence and being stable on meds. I had a coop built this year, waiting now on McMurray to send chicks in April to force me outside in winter. Really looking forward to caring for the ladies. Right..how much pain can you endure. It’s like you wake up with a certain number of chips, and you use them up during the day, sometimes you wake up with very few chips available. I was abandoned by friends and colleagues, they are cruel. One lady I worked with over twenty years saw me in the store, she asked how I was, I complained some and she said “well, you look good enough to go shopping..” well, duh..ppl have to eat, so, unless I want to starve I go to the store. Hang in there..what else can we do?
Forgot to add..the other fallacy is that pain meds relieve all your pain. The best they can do is give you relief sometimes. That’s what keeps you sane in the long term. I feel horribly for ppl that can’t get access to pain meds. Even surgery in hospitals is bad now because depending on who you get, they may not control your pain adequately. Before you get stuck in a hospital recovering from a procedure, make them outline your pain control.
I love that Iris
Jeff, I understand about pain and trying to avoid it.
Used to be my first half an hour in the morning was spent relearning how to walk.
I used to hurt everywhere all the time.
Best thing I ever did was to buy a dog. We started walking at first with painkillers, then fewer pills and longer walks until I was back to where I had been.
I'm not saying it is what you should do, just saying try to keep moving if you can.
Bless you, so happy your getting air! I tell you this heat will take every thing out of you, it does me now that I've gotten older! Those glads are beautiful, love the yell cannons! Enjoy your videos!
Thanks!
So glad to hear you are making progress on your homestead and getting some things to help make your daily struggles a little more comfortable. It's nice to hear there are people out there who are able to help you out. Sleep is such an important thing. Have experienced the very scary side effects of too little sleep, do your best to get back to your regular pattern before it hits you hard. You have accomplished a lot so far, and it has been a pleasure to watch your garden expand and begin to bloom, but be patient.
I heard something recently about pain that struck a chord in me, which helped me get through some pain of my own. I can't recall where I heard it, perhaps a movie or something, but it went something like, pain is what life sends us to relate to each other, remind you that you are alive, tell you that you might need to change something in your life or appreciate what you have. You should never be afraid of pain or try to avoid it completely as when you stop feeling all pain, you'll lack sympathy for others, it will signal the end or you'll never appreciate life's painless moments. I think it helped me cope with pain better, and definitely helped me to look forward to those painless moments just that bit more.
Keep fighting a good fight.
I have no doubt there is a lot of truth to that for many people. No pain, no gain, or something like that. :) I must say I am a lot happier and more satisfied with my situation since I've gotten down here, so it's all been worth it. Thank you!
Hi Dale! I just saw your October 3rd part 2 video. You should change the title on this video to something that has Parkinson's in it. It could really be helpful to other who have it and it would also help with the naysayers out there. Thank you for sharing your journey.♡
Pretty Flowers
I have found that living the homestead lifestyle has me more active then I have been in a very long time. Sometimes we let our disability take over and rule our lives.....like you I have changed how I do EVERYTHING!!!! Just don't be like me and over do it and end up laid up for weeks!!!
Your body is telling you that you needed rest. You need to listen. You have accomplished so much since moving onto your land, but dont overdo it. 😀
Yes it was. Sometimes I have to make sure it is my body talking and not me just trying to be lazy, but I usually figure it out. Thank you!
You should look into C60 purple power
that vine is called a trumpet vine
I totally understand everything youre saying here. Im sick as well. I wish I had a freezer. That would help me a lot. There are so many of us struggling out here, but a lot of kind people with big hearts who help. God bless you.
hey jeff it must be summertime because i havent been able to keep up with videos ...i do understand the search for ways to avoid pain and working 15 minuts then lay down and that aint seen on video ...anyway cheers jeff just wanted to let ya know this video hit home for me
You named your chicken Number Two, of course she’s being picked on! Haha.
My husband also has Parkinson's too an he had to rest alot .an his arms an hands will have tremors .an the meds he is on dont work that well .my cousin said fish oil works great