When I turned 18 ( I lived with my mom and older sister...my parents were divorced, and my other 2 sisters were married), I was expected to pay 1/3 of the mortgage and utilities....which I did; I had a job (M-F, Sat) and went to college part-time to get/finish my prerequisite courses. I did not have a vehicle; it took me 3 hrs round trip using the bus, but I did it. My sisters and I were not babied. In the summer, as a child....our "vacation," was to thoroughly clean the house taking all blinds outside, wash them and the windows...taking everything out of the cabinets, drawers, etc., and washing them....etc..the only reprieve is that we were allowed to sleep in late to 9:00 AM. 😊After the whole house was washed 😂 then we could go back to our regular daily chores...then and only then...We also went to Church every time the doors were open...which we loved ❤. My dad was not in my or my sister's lives after the divorce....however, when he became very ill and 3 months before he passed...he told my sisters and myself...he loved us and was proud of us. The first and last time. My Heavenly Father knew me and has loved me since I was formed in my mother's womb. ❤
Danny if the parents would get rid of the smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc that their children have today that would be a great start. I went for a fingerprinting Friday last week for a job I’m praying to get, I counted nine people there in the room with me, of course I was the oldest one in the room, but I was the only one who didn’t bring a cell phone, I looked around the room and everyone of them had their face glued to their phones. Unreal - I was told all I needed was my driver’s license and that is what I took with me along with a pair of reading glasses. Anyhow have a great day ❤
I admire the upbringing and values which were instilled in you. I've heard it said, 'give your children roots and wings', it seems your father did just that, a good father. Myself and my siblings childhoods were terrible, we had a set of parents who tried to destroy their children. Thankfully I found the Lord in my early 20's and I am blessed. Sadly my sister has not yet sought the Lord , even despite my planting a seed witnessing to her, and others witnessing to her as well. Please pray for her, may God bless you.
As a GIRL, my dad had me on a tractor and working in the fields when I was in junior high (early 70's). I loved it! But when my brother got old enough to help dad in the field, my days working the fields on a tractor were over, with the notable exception of walking hundreds of acres in mid to late summer cutting out shattercane and pulling velvet leaf, cutting thistles, etc.. Hard work under a hot sun, but I wouldn't trade those days in my life for anything! We learned to work hard and we kids have carried that ethic to this day. Dad always believed that his daughters should be able to change a tire, check oil, etc. because, in his words, we would never know when the day would come when no one would be there to help us. God bless him and all such dads!!
Danny you were very fortunate to have had a dad that cared and guided you in the right direction in life. It sounds like he was a good man! You were very blessed. A lot of people my age did not have that. 😊🙏🎚️
Wow. Solid life lessons. Been with y'all a few years now. Danny, thank u for sharing, brother. I too was so lucky to have been with the elders (few people even use this word anymore) Father's & PaPa's change lives
Excellent porch time. I was raised by my grandparents. They were hard workers and came through the depression. My grandpa never hired anyone to do repairs. He did it all himself and from a very young age I was right beside him it it was working on his car or re roofing the house I was on the roof. I hung out at his work bench with his tools all the time. He let me play with them. Still today at 73 I do all the repairs I can do myself. I was always in the garden with my grandma. And now growing as much a food as I can. It was not a Christian home but they taught me right from wrong. later at age 23 found the Lord and was saved. We never had a lot of money but I was so rich.
Once I became an adult my daddy expected me to find a home and live my own life, he was there if I needed him to help with something but he would say I'm not going to do it for you I'm going to teach you how to do it. He also said you need to learn how to do these things because I'm not always going to be around. He has been gone many years now.
Your Father was a wise man. My parent’s mindset was similar to your Dad. As I was the youngest of 11 children, I knew, it was generally expected to leave the nest when we turned 18 years old. They didn’t come on out and say the words, “You have to leave” but like I said, I already knew that’s what was expected of each one of us. Man, it’s so different nowadays, where a lot of young people live with their parents for however long. Also many are ‘Boomerang’ children as well. They will leave home for awhile, come back home, rinse and repeat. Lol.
I once read where their was a Christian man who said this about His Father......."My Father didnt tell me how to Live, He lived it, and let me watch Him do it" ...God Bless and Protect You Danny and Wanda Always !!!
Danny, my son started learning last year to drive the tractor. This year at 14, he broke up the garden and rowed it up. My husband stood in the garden and showed him where his front tire should be as he started a new row. We want him to know how to take care of himself. He’s the kid in the area that works during the summer while his friends are inside playing video games.
My Dad didn’t just tell us how to live, he led by example. I am privileged to still have my Dad who will be celebrating his 89th birthday tomorrow, and he is still sharp as a tack. I am proud to be his daughter and first born. Shalom.
We have 8 kids. Our oldest two are 16 and 17 and they are outside right now working on building their cow barn. We bought them 3 cows and the amount of lumber and tin we could afford and they are building their shed to milk in and putting up fencing, rotating the cows etc. They plan to have a business selling raw milk. Both of them have trucks (old trucks) that don’t run and my husband is helping them fix them. We grow and raise most of our food (and for a family of 10, that’s a Lot of food!)so all the kids help. They always have and they can do a ton of stuff…..even at a young age! That’s how we were raised and that how we are raising our kids. I totally agree with what you said about people needing to stop babying their kids and instead teach them how to do stuff and expect things of them starting at a young age. Thank you for saying the things you do. I often think how glad I am that you are saying it and so many are watching your videos!
Child moved out, had children, was married for 25 years, did everything right, after 10 years of genetic renal failure with many severe complications the spouse said couldn’t handle stress and anxiety so moved out and separated from the said child. Child could not afford to live alone nor was supposed to be alone doing hemodialysis 5 days each week. Parent is widowed and has room. It’s best the child now moves back home. Sometimes life gets complicated.❤🙏🏻
Keep in prayer 🙏 , my oldest son has finally become a man, kind, respectful, hardworking,knowing the times we are in,good qualities that we wish for our children to be ! But bout a year or two he hung up on me because i said we were going to have hard times? We are older & can see things. Now ive had to remind him that yes, these are the end times biblically. We all love our children & so want the best for them, sometimes it takes a while for the Lord to do His miracles , dont give up, prayers 🙏! Our children are earthly blessings!
Real Men spend much TIME with their children. When they are old men and women they will Love you and miss you and be thankful that You were their Daddy. Thats as good as life gets imo.
Danny, I can’t stress enough how much I love & appreciate the words of wisdom you’ve shared & put into this video. I keep stressing to me daughter to slow down and teach my grandson how to do things now while he is still interested in them.
I love that you are sharing so much for young adults to be encouraged. I myself did not have this encouragement and it is so important. Thank you Danny, I always look forward to Porch Time.
💯 agree we should be raising men! I am proud of my son in law raising his boys to be men. They are 12 and 14 and they can wire an outlet they work on my breaker box when needed they drive they are athletes they are manly men already! And the little girls need to be raised to be women and good wives too!
That is a great story about discing the field. My dad could work on anything, I wish I had payed more attention to what he was doing. I miss him dearly and often try to figure out what his advice would be in situations I find myself involved with. Most kids today have no desire to get outside and grow things, hunt, and fish. I can’t recall days or years, but sometimes I think about what might have been and pray I have done the things God wants me to do. My wife and I are praying about getting property and I am relying on God to make the choice because if God is not in it I don’t have a chance. Thank you for Porch Time. Love you daddy and I’ll see you again, Jesus promised. Amen.
Hope you know your a blessed man brother.I lost my dad when I was 5 years old so I never got these types of life lessons that you’ve shared here so thank you for sharing.I’m 34 now and have a young son myself thanks for reminding me it’s my job to make him a man and a fellow heir in Christ Jesus
My Father keeped the family together. When he died our family fell apart. 😢He was simple hard working Owned a equipment rental co. Not a farmer . But fixed everything on our house woodworker.painter. Gentle man. Born in 1907 had so much life experience❤️❤️
My brother and I didn't grow up in a farming community, but hunting for both boys and girls was heavily encouraged. In Almost Heaven WV, we were over run by deer population (huge ones) , and still is today from what I hear. We had hunting clubs in Middle and High school. A couple of deer in the freezer could feed a family of 4 easily for the year.....We were also expected to leave home at 18, and did...We experienced lots of rude awakenings during those first years, which was good for us. Our Father was a rock. He possessed a very low key demeaner, but when he spoke, his words were profound, and we knew it.
Thank you! I have been around self ployment my whole life. I thought my dad knew it all. He has passed but I often ask 'what would dad do' when I come upon a speed bump in life. I then figure out a solution. So thankful for all he taught me!
My son passed away August 17, 2023. My grandchildren miss his so much, Especially on Father’s Day we were all together to remember him is in heaven with Jesus now. Happy Father’s Day good. Good video.
My Father had 2 little garden tractors , one a Ford 8 N , the other one a Jubilee tractor , I’ll never forget the day he was on the 8 n tractor & I was on the Jubilee tractor , we both thought the tractors were in neutral & when we let off the clutch , both tractors at the same time lunged forward & we ran smack into each other ! That’s when tractors were made out of real metal , barely had a dent in either tractor ! lol 😂
My dad did teach me some carpentry skills & change tires & brakes, oil. Both parents refused to allow me to leave & I haven't left yet. I'm 58 & they passed in 88 & 94. Mom didn't bother to teach me how to cook since I could make cornbread better than her on the 1st try using her recipe. I added 1 ingredient that she refused to put in except when company came over. It was LOVE. I'm so thankful for not anymore of her cooking. I had a higher body temperature since the food was bad
Good Morning Wanda and Danny. Can we please pray for my MIL to allow a peaceful journey to becoming an angel. She has lung cancer and hospice is coming today. Things have been changing fast. Thank you all
My father was harder on me than the others who worked for him. He expected more from me. Did he show me yes once. lol My father has been gone a long time. Thank you for reminding me of all the things he showed and did with me. Even before he died he showed my husband how to build a garage. When time came we needed to add on to the house we live in he was able to do so.
Thank you, Mr. Danny for sharing the wonderful gift that your daddy gave you. So many young people today don't have both parents to teach them the ropes of adulthood. May they hear your story today and learn to make their way in life.
I have gotten a lot of wisdom from my Father when he was still living and from many of my elders as a whole. Most of them have passed away an I really miss them. This video brought back some great memories of some great conversations we had. Thank You for sharing Brother and GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOUR LOVED ONES. GOD IS GOOD!
Happy blessed father's day Danny and all the father's out there 💙. My sons didn't have a strong father figure in their lives growing up so i thought my youngest one how change the oil on the car and from there he has learned to work on cars very well 😀. My oldest left home now he works on union jobs making good money. I also taught him to fish, he also works beside me growing our own crops and meat.
Excellent advice. Just hope there's a few dads out there that understands what you are saying. Reading the comments. It's not looking good. It's easy to raise a baby. It's hard raising men and women. Thank you for the video
Good morning Mr Danny. As a child I was always working with my father. He did mechanic and handy man jobs on the side for extra money and being the oldest I was always the one who went with to help. At the time I didn't always want to do this as I wanted to go with my friends or do my own thing but today all of those skills have got me where i am at today. Thank y'all Mr Danny excellent talk today. Have a blessed day.
When I became a teenager both my parents told me that when I was 18 I would be able to make my own decisions, so when I turned 18 I was ready to live my life as an adult. Looking back, it was not easy but it was definitely worth it.
Danny i agree ao many young people are coddled to death and they have no idea how to fend for themselves life is hard but not teaching them to go out and do it servess no purpose but actually causes harm.
My mother and father really taught me nothing. But God blessed me with a wonderful husband that was raised alot like you. We were married for 37 years before he passed. He taught me SO much. And one thing was how to drive a Cub tractor!!!😊
Berea, Ky. Good to hear the rain in the background. Not expecting rain here in central Kentucky for a week or more and it's getting pretty dry and crusty in the garden. Enjoyed hearing about your father and how you learned from him. My father worked a public job for the local Army depot in munitions, so me and my 5 brothers didn't have that kind of relationship with him that you had with your father. He's been gone now for 46 years, but one thing that I did learn from him was an appreciation for birds. I miss him and would sure like to sit down with him and watch the Tree Swallows and Wood Ducks that I continue to build houses for.
My dad said the same at 18. You have to find your own way. Best thing that ever happened. Many parents I see who still view their children as children once they are grown, There is always something off. My dad did not refer to me as his daughter he referred to me as you're grown. You're an adult and not a child. Child is a word for immature young people that still rely. But I can see your reasoning on not calling a son or daughter. The south has been turned into a side show circus. That's what upsets me now. I live where I grew up. It went from peaceful to full blown crazy. People have moved here hate the way of life demand everyone change their way. Unfortunately my grandparents mentioned that when their parents died it was wat when they died. Siblings sabotaged each other sold stuff out from other siblings. I have one child that will recive it all. I am an only child too.
What a beautiful blessing I got from porch time this morning. Thank you Danny and Wanda for all that you do for our brothers and sisters in Christ ❤ Sending Love from Gainesville Georgia ❤
I absolutely loved this Porch Time. So much wisdom in one video. I wish I had seen this many years ago when my kids were growing up. Don't get me wrong, they are great adults and are hard workers, but I think about how much more they could be. All in all, I'm very proud of the men they have become. Thank you so much for your wisdom and caring.
Make a Father’s Day Card, and put it in your Esty shop. Share the wisdom you were taught. Write what you would say to your Father, if he was still alive, the things he taught you about life. Put a photo of Your Farm on the front of it. Expand your wisdom greeting cards; Thank you, Dad! 1. Thank you for teaching me to Honor the Lord. 2. Thank you for loving me, and spending time teaching me. 3. Thank you for teaching me to drive a Cub Tractor. 4. Thank you for being my Dad! Happy Father’s Day ----------- You could use similar Thankful Formats for Birthday Cards Merry Christmas Happy Mothers Day Use your format of thanking people who were influential in your life. Really enjoyed and learned a few things I would like to pass along to my daughter. Thank you Danny for sharing your life with people who appreciate wisdom Of experienced Americans.
Mr Danny, concerning you talking about how a son, (or daughter’ needs to be taught skills that he will need to know as an adult. I actually had to tell my husband that he needed to teach our son, who was about 12 or 13, skills and such. My husband did woodworking at that time. It was so strange to me, that he kind of shrugged off what I said. Finally, after I brought that up again a few times, he did start teaching our son (somewhat) but he didn’t have the patience with our son. As to be expected, it didn’t go well, because our son saw his Dad’s impatience so he was nervous. It perplexed me to witness my husband’s attitude. I also remember I had asked my husband if he had talked to our son about ‘the birds and the bee’ yet. He said he hadn’t. I brought it up again later, and asked him if he had. (This was about a month later) again he said no. I knew then that I was going to have to do that myself. Well, I did, but there was awkwardness on both of us. Dang it! I was angry at my husband, because I felt like he should have been the one to have that talk. Even after all these years ago, I still don’t understand why my husband didn’t do that.
Hello Danny. Glad your getting some good rain there. You learned a lot from your dad and a lot from your father-in-law and other elders. You have put a lot of that wisdom into practice and appreciate that you now share with and teach us as we live simple. I'm not a father but I did have my kids working with me in my business and learn all they could until they were ready to move on. Was the wisest thing I did for them. Thank you so much for sharing what you have. Blessings to you and Wanda.
I agree with Danny 100 percent on this!! I was raised pretty much the same way he was, except I was a female. I love both my sons and I always will, but I do not look at them as a child...they are not children anymore. They are grown men and make their own choices now. Do I try and give them advice and guidance? Yes. Do I feed, cloth and care for them as I did when they were young? No.
Danny, this episode of Porch Time brought back memories from my childhood and I can definitely relate. Very similar up bringing myself. God bless you Danny and Miss Wanda and all brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus name
Thank you for your wise words and wisdom . It’s much appreciated. I pray y’all are okay and doing better than you have in Jesus name amen . I can’t keep up with everything but I try and I just love you guys . God bless
So good.... My experience is quite different from yours in some ways. I picked up working hard and having integrity from my father but I did work for someone else throughout my career. I did well financially but truly understand your advice to young men to work for themselves and to have multiple skills. I know you don't believe in retirement, I retired from working for others and am now trying my best to grow my own food and I stay very busy. I watch your channel to learn the skills I lack and I especially appreciate "porch time". Thank you so much for the statement that wisdom is not the end all but with wisdom we need understanding. I pray God's blessing on you both. Scott
Good morning and good topic! A good father, Daddy, Dad, is everything in a child's life. My mother interfered in Daddy raising my brothers. Not good. I appreciate all that my parents did for me and I try to honor them everyday 💕
Thank you Danny ... I really enjoyed this. You remind me so much of my beloved Grandpa...may he rest in peace. The way you talk, the way you look....right down to your overalls. .. you have the same stature. He was the wisest, sweetest, gentlest human being I ever knew. I miss him so
You were very fortunate to be raised by your father and taught life lessons and how to live life. I didn't have my father in my life until i was 21. It was a totally different type of relationship, but i loved him deeply. He's been gone 20 years now and there's not a day i don't think of him.
I can hear you just fine, Danny. The rain is audible, but not over your voice. My sons will always be my sons. I will always be their mother. Even Christ still called His mother, His mother. They are grown and doing fine, I have grandkids, and our family is tight knit in caring for each other.
Thank you, Danny that was an awesome porch time. Happy late Father’s Day by the way.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
When I turned 18 ( I lived with my mom and older sister...my parents were divorced, and my other 2 sisters were married), I was expected to pay 1/3 of the mortgage and utilities....which I did; I had a job (M-F, Sat) and went to college part-time to get/finish my prerequisite courses. I did not have a vehicle; it took me 3 hrs round trip using the bus, but I did it. My sisters and I were not babied. In the summer, as a child....our "vacation," was to thoroughly clean the house taking all blinds outside, wash them and the windows...taking everything out of the cabinets, drawers, etc., and washing them....etc..the only reprieve is that we were allowed to sleep in late to 9:00 AM. 😊After the whole house was washed 😂 then we could go back to our regular daily chores...then and only then...We also went to Church every time the doors were open...which we loved ❤. My dad was not in my or my sister's lives after the divorce....however, when he became very ill and 3 months before he passed...he told my sisters and myself...he loved us and was proud of us. The first and last time. My Heavenly Father knew me and has loved me since I was formed in my mother's womb. ❤
Danny if the parents would get rid of the smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc that their children have today that would be a great start. I went for a fingerprinting Friday last week for a job I’m praying to get, I counted nine people there in the room with me, of course I was the oldest one in the room, but I was the only one who didn’t bring a cell phone, I looked around the room and everyone of them had their face glued to their phones. Unreal - I was told all I needed was my driver’s license and that is what I took with me along with a pair of reading glasses. Anyhow have a great day ❤
I admire the upbringing and values which were instilled in you. I've heard it said, 'give your children roots and wings', it seems your father did just that, a good father. Myself and my siblings childhoods were terrible, we had a set of parents who tried to destroy their children. Thankfully I found the Lord in my early 20's and I am blessed. Sadly my sister has not yet sought the Lord , even despite my planting a seed witnessing to her, and others witnessing to her as well. Please pray for her, may God bless you.
As a GIRL, my dad had me on a tractor and working in the fields when I was in junior high (early 70's). I loved it! But when my brother got old enough to help dad in the field, my days working the fields on a tractor were over, with the notable exception of walking hundreds of acres in mid to late summer cutting out shattercane and pulling velvet leaf, cutting thistles, etc.. Hard work under a hot sun, but I wouldn't trade those days in my life for anything! We learned to work hard and we kids have carried that ethic to this day. Dad always believed that his daughters should be able to change a tire, check oil, etc. because, in his words, we would never know when the day would come when no one would be there to help us. God bless him and all such dads!!
Yes, we are blessed that we know what hard work is! 🙏
Your father was a very Wise Man. Us Gen. X people are tough as nails and extremely self sufficient
Danny you were very fortunate to have had a dad that cared and guided you in the right direction in life. It sounds like he was a good man! You were very blessed. A lot of people my age did not have that. 😊🙏🎚️
You're so correct, he had a blessing
My father passed in 92 and the older I get now I’m 73 the smarter he gets
Being raised in the country was priceless. So glad that I had country parents.
Wow. Solid life lessons. Been with y'all a few years now. Danny, thank u for sharing, brother. I too was so lucky to have been with the elders (few people even use this word anymore) Father's & PaPa's change lives
Life lesson that I’ve learned: tell people that you appreciate them while they are here.
Excellent porch time. I was raised by my grandparents. They were hard workers and came through the depression. My grandpa never hired anyone to do repairs. He did it all himself and from a very young age I was right beside him it it was working on his car or re roofing the house I was on the roof. I hung out at his work bench with his tools all the time. He let me play with them. Still today at 73 I do all the repairs I can do myself. I was always in the garden with my grandma. And now growing as much a food as I can. It was not a Christian home but they taught me right from wrong. later at age 23 found the Lord and was saved. We never had a lot of money but I was so rich.
Once I became an adult my daddy expected me to find a home and live my own life, he was there if I needed him to help with something but he would say I'm not going to do it for you I'm going to teach you how to do it. He also said you need to learn how to do these things because I'm not always going to be around. He has been gone many years now.
Your Father was a wise man. My parent’s mindset was similar to your Dad. As I was the youngest of 11 children, I knew, it was generally expected to leave the nest when we turned 18 years old. They didn’t come on out and say the words, “You have to leave” but like I said, I already knew that’s what was expected of each one of us.
Man, it’s so different nowadays, where a lot of young people live with their parents for however long. Also many are ‘Boomerang’ children as well. They will leave home for awhile, come back home, rinse and repeat. Lol.
even though I was his fifth daughter - my dad taught me - he never did it for me - I appreciate it so much - RIP
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You were very very blessed with a wonderful dad and teacher. These kids today are so lost they don't have a clue about anything
I once read where their was a Christian man who said this about His Father......."My Father didnt tell me how to Live, He lived it, and let me watch Him do it" ...God Bless and Protect You Danny and Wanda Always !!!
Danny, my son started learning last year to drive the tractor. This year at 14, he broke up the garden and rowed it up. My husband stood in the garden and showed him where his front tire should be as he started a new row. We want him to know how to take care of himself. He’s the kid in the area that works during the summer while his friends are inside playing video games.
You're doing it right.
I would like to give a shout out to my step Dad , who stepped up to be my Dad when the biological one left. He is the one that raised me right!
I also had a great stepdad ❤
Excellent story time being 64,wish I had heard this when I was young.
And Danny that is why you are a man of wisdom, you listened, observed, and learned.
My Dad didn’t just tell us how to live, he led by example. I am privileged to still have my Dad who will be celebrating his 89th birthday tomorrow, and he is still sharp as a tack. I am proud to be his daughter and first born. Shalom.
Oh, you ARE so fortunate my dear! I would give all I have to just one more day with him
We have 8 kids. Our oldest two are 16 and 17 and they are outside right now working on building their cow barn. We bought them 3 cows and the amount of lumber and tin we could afford and they are building their shed to milk in and putting up fencing, rotating the cows etc. They plan to have a business selling raw milk. Both of them have trucks (old trucks) that don’t run and my husband is helping them fix them. We grow and raise most of our food (and for a family of 10, that’s a Lot of food!)so all the kids help. They always have and they can do a ton of stuff…..even at a young age! That’s how we were raised and that how we are raising our kids. I totally agree with what you said about people needing to stop babying their kids and instead teach them how to do stuff and expect things of them starting at a young age. Thank you for saying the things you do. I often think how glad I am that you are saying it and so many are watching your videos!
Child moved out, had children, was married for 25 years, did everything right, after 10 years of genetic renal failure with many severe complications the spouse said couldn’t handle stress and anxiety so moved out and separated from the said child. Child could not afford to live alone nor was supposed to be alone doing hemodialysis 5 days each week. Parent is widowed and has room. It’s best the child now moves back home. Sometimes life gets complicated.❤🙏🏻
I agree that complications in life can be lifelong anchors.
When we communicate with our Father in heaven, a lifestyle is provided that we can navigate, be it calm or rough.
Thank you, Danny. I share and pray my sons will teach their sons these wise words
Thank you for confirmation. My soul has been in turmoil over a 41 year old stepson who acts 16.
Keep in prayer 🙏 , my oldest son has finally become a man, kind, respectful, hardworking,knowing the times we are in,good qualities that we wish for our children to be ! But bout a year or two he hung up on me because i said we were going to have hard times? We are older & can see things. Now ive had to remind him that yes, these are the end times biblically. We all love our children & so want the best for them, sometimes it takes a while for the Lord to do His miracles , dont give up, prayers 🙏! Our children are earthly blessings!
Real Men spend much TIME with their children. When they are old men and women they will Love you and miss you and be thankful that You were their Daddy. Thats as good as life gets imo.
Such a great porch time ,thank you for sharing your life and Godly wisdom
Danny, I can’t stress enough how much I love & appreciate the words of wisdom you’ve shared & put into this video. I keep stressing to me daughter to slow down and teach my grandson how to do things now while he is still interested in them.
You brought back SO many memories and life lessons.
Never knew you was a Navy Veteran. Thank You for your service.
I love that you are sharing so much for young adults to be encouraged. I myself did not have this encouragement and it is so important. Thank you Danny, I always look forward to Porch Time.
Great talk today, Danny. My children have a great Dad. I am so thankful for him.
💯 agree we should be raising men! I am proud of my son in law raising his boys to be men. They are 12 and 14 and they can wire an outlet they work on my breaker box when needed they drive they are athletes they are manly men already! And the little girls need to be raised to be women and good wives too!
My grandson is in boot camp right now - Navy. Then off to training for special forces. Prayers please. Thank you sharing and God Bless.
Your message today was excellent advice. Thank you.
My father also gave us pocket knives even us girls.Still have one daily😊
I bonded with my Daddy like that! I was under his feet as much as possible. He gave me courage and confidence in myself.
Girl on Fire 🔥
That is a great story about discing the field. My dad could work on anything, I wish I had payed more attention to what he was doing. I miss him dearly and often try to figure out what his advice would be in situations I find myself involved with. Most kids today have no desire to get outside and grow things, hunt, and fish. I can’t recall days or years, but sometimes I think about what might have been and pray I have done the things God wants me to do. My wife and I are praying about getting property and I am relying on God to make the choice because if God is not in it I don’t have a chance. Thank you for Porch Time. Love you daddy and I’ll see you again, Jesus promised. Amen.
I love that your Dad corrected you gently & explained things.
No “ what’s wrong with you?!” type comments.
Hope you know your a blessed man brother.I lost my dad when I was 5 years old so I never got these types of life lessons that you’ve shared here so thank you for sharing.I’m 34 now and have a young son myself thanks for reminding me it’s my job to make him a man and a fellow heir in Christ Jesus
Thanks so much Danny.👍🇺🇲🙏
My Father keeped the family together. When he died our family fell apart. 😢He was simple hard working Owned a equipment rental co. Not a farmer . But fixed everything on our house woodworker.painter. Gentle man. Born in 1907 had so much life experience❤️❤️
Danny, don’t fret about the sound of the rain. It’s a beautiful BACKGROUND noise.
I love it! The thunder too!
Your Father did a great job raising you! It shows!
My brother and I didn't grow up in a farming community, but hunting for both boys and girls was heavily encouraged. In Almost Heaven WV, we were over run by deer population (huge ones) , and still is today from what I hear. We had hunting clubs in Middle and High school. A couple of deer in the freezer could feed a family of 4 easily for the year.....We were also expected to leave home at 18, and did...We experienced lots of rude awakenings during those first years, which was good for us. Our Father was a rock. He possessed a very low key demeaner, but when he spoke, his words were profound, and we knew it.
Thank you! I have been around self ployment my whole life. I thought my dad knew it all. He has passed but I often ask 'what would dad do' when I come upon a speed bump in life. I then figure out a solution. So thankful for all he taught me!
My son passed away August 17, 2023. My grandchildren miss his so much, Especially on Father’s Day we were all together to remember him is in heaven with Jesus now. Happy Father’s Day good. Good video.
My Father had 2 little garden tractors , one a Ford 8 N , the other one a Jubilee tractor , I’ll never forget the day he was on the 8 n tractor & I was on the Jubilee tractor , we both thought the tractors were in neutral & when we let off the clutch , both tractors at the same time lunged forward & we ran smack into each other ! That’s when tractors were made out of real metal , barely had a dent in either tractor ! lol 😂
A REAL grounding-moment for both of you 😮😅
Your Father was a very wise man. And so are you. Blessings to you and Wanda.
❤ it's so lovely to hear you talk of your dad. Great lessons of life
Old saying. It is a wise child who heeds his elders. It is a child who may live long enough to become an elder.
My dad did teach me some carpentry skills & change tires & brakes, oil. Both parents refused to allow me to leave & I haven't left yet. I'm 58 & they passed in 88 & 94. Mom didn't bother to teach me how to cook since I could make cornbread better than her on the 1st try using her recipe. I added 1 ingredient that she refused to put in except when company came over. It was LOVE. I'm so thankful for not anymore of her cooking. I had a higher body temperature since the food was bad
I never had an earthly father in my life, but I always had(and still do) my Heavenly Father, and for that I am forever grateful.
Hi Danny,
Really enjoyed your porch time this morning! Thanks for sharing your life stories.
Good Morning Wanda and Danny. Can we please pray for my MIL to allow a peaceful journey to becoming an angel.
She has lung cancer and hospice is coming today. Things have been changing fast. Thank you all
will be praying for MIL and for you all
Prayers for you. It is such a hard time. The Lord will see you through. Just focus on the next thing.
Prayers
Prayers My Daddy passed from lung cancer back in 1994
We will pray for her.
My father was harder on me than the others who worked for him. He expected more from me. Did he show me yes once. lol
My father has been gone a long time. Thank you for reminding me of all the things he showed and did with me. Even before he died he showed my husband how to build a garage. When time came we needed to add on to the house we live in he was able to do so.
What you have been talking about this morning. At mens lunch at church, tomorrow is our first chapter in our new book.
Thank you, Mr. Danny for sharing the wonderful gift that your daddy gave you.
So many young people today don't have both parents to teach them the ropes of adulthood.
May they hear your story today and learn to make their way in life.
I have gotten a lot of wisdom from my Father when he was still living and from many of my elders as a whole. Most of them have passed away an I really miss them. This video brought back some great memories of some great conversations we had. Thank You for sharing Brother and GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOUR LOVED ONES. GOD IS GOOD!
Happy blessed father's day Danny and all the father's out there 💙. My sons didn't have a strong father figure in their lives growing up so i thought my youngest one how change the oil on the car and from there he has learned to work on cars very well 😀. My oldest left home now he works on union jobs making good money. I also taught him to fish, he also works beside me growing our own crops and meat.
Excellent advice. Just hope there's a few dads out there that understands what you are saying. Reading the comments. It's not looking good. It's easy to raise a baby.
It's hard raising men and women.
Thank you for the video
Good morning Mr Danny. As a child I was always working with my father. He did mechanic and handy man jobs on the side for extra money and being the oldest I was always the one who went with to help. At the time I didn't always want to do this as I wanted to go with my friends or do my own thing but today all of those skills have got me where i am at today. Thank y'all Mr Danny excellent talk today. Have a blessed day.
When I became a teenager both my parents told me that when I was 18 I would be able to make my own decisions, so when I turned 18 I was ready to live my life as an adult. Looking back, it was not easy but it was definitely worth it.
This is one of your best porch time. I hope it has a wide impact on all who still have the time to make needed changes in their family’s focus.
Stay close to Jesus
You're father did his best. 👍 Love was in order.
Danny i agree ao many young people are coddled to death and they have no idea how to fend for themselves life is hard but not teaching them to go out and do it servess no purpose but actually causes harm.
My mother and father really taught me nothing. But God blessed me with a wonderful husband that was raised alot like you. We were married for 37 years before he passed. He taught me SO much. And one thing was how to drive a Cub tractor!!!😊
Berea, Ky. Good to hear the rain in the background. Not expecting rain here in central Kentucky for a week or more and it's getting pretty dry and crusty in the garden. Enjoyed hearing about your father and how you learned from him. My father worked a public job for the local Army depot in munitions, so me and my 5 brothers didn't have that kind of relationship with him that you had with your father. He's been gone now for 46 years, but one thing that I did learn from him was an appreciation for birds. I miss him and would sure like to sit down with him and watch the Tree Swallows and Wood Ducks that I continue to build houses for.
My dad said the same at 18. You have to find your own way. Best thing that ever happened.
Many parents I see who still view their children as children once they are grown, There is always something off.
My dad did not refer to me as his daughter he referred to me as you're grown. You're an adult and not a child. Child is a word for immature young people that still rely.
But I can see your reasoning on not calling a son or daughter.
The south has been turned into a side show circus.
That's what upsets me now. I live where I grew up. It went from peaceful to full blown crazy.
People have moved here hate the way of life demand everyone change their way.
Unfortunately my grandparents mentioned that when their parents died it was wat when they died. Siblings sabotaged each other sold stuff out from other siblings.
I have one child that will recive it all.
I am an only child too.
What a beautiful blessing I got from porch time this morning. Thank you Danny and Wanda for all that you do for our brothers and sisters in Christ ❤ Sending Love from Gainesville Georgia ❤
Great Porch Time message today, Mr. Danny! Thank you for sharing. God bless you & Miss Wanda!
I absolutely loved this Porch Time. So much wisdom in one video. I wish I had seen this many years ago when my kids were growing up. Don't get me wrong, they are great adults and are hard workers, but I think about how much more they could be. All in all, I'm very proud of the men they have become. Thank you so much for your wisdom and caring.
Danny you are so right. My father taught me to work hard and do your best no matter what you were doing.
Loved this message! Thank you for sharing this!
Wonderful video ❤
Make a Father’s Day Card, and put it in your
Esty shop. Share the wisdom you were taught.
Write what you would say to your Father, if he was still alive, the things he taught you about life.
Put a photo of Your Farm on the front of it.
Expand your wisdom greeting cards;
Thank you, Dad!
1. Thank you for teaching me to Honor the Lord.
2. Thank you for loving me, and spending time teaching me.
3. Thank you for teaching me to drive a Cub Tractor.
4. Thank you for being my Dad!
Happy Father’s Day
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You could use similar Thankful Formats for Birthday Cards
Merry Christmas
Happy Mothers Day
Use your format of thanking people who were influential in your life.
Really enjoyed and learned a few things I would like to pass along to my daughter. Thank you Danny for sharing your life with people who appreciate wisdom
Of experienced Americans.
Mr Danny, concerning you talking about how a son, (or daughter’ needs to be taught skills that he will need to know as an adult. I actually had to tell my husband that he needed to teach our son, who was about 12 or 13, skills and such. My husband did woodworking at that time. It was so strange to me, that he kind of shrugged off what I said. Finally, after I brought that up again a few times, he did start teaching our son (somewhat) but he didn’t have the patience with our son. As to be expected, it didn’t go well, because our son saw his Dad’s impatience so he was nervous. It perplexed me to witness my husband’s attitude.
I also remember I had asked my husband if he had talked to our son about ‘the birds and the bee’ yet. He said he hadn’t. I brought it up again later, and asked him if he had. (This was about a month later) again he said no. I knew then that I was going to have to do that myself. Well, I did, but there was awkwardness on both of us. Dang it! I was angry at my husband, because I felt like he should have been the one to have that talk.
Even after all these years ago, I still don’t understand why my husband didn’t do that.
Good morning brother
Good morning brother finally got some much needed rain.
Hello Danny.
Glad your getting some good rain there.
You learned a lot from your dad and a lot from your father-in-law and other elders.
You have put a lot of that wisdom into practice and appreciate that you now share with
and teach us as we live simple.
I'm not a father but I did have my kids working with me in my business and learn all they could until
they were ready to move on. Was the wisest thing I did for them.
Thank you so much for sharing what you have.
Blessings to you and Wanda.
I agree with Danny 100 percent on this!! I was raised pretty much the same way he was, except I was a female. I love both my sons and I always will, but I do not look at them as a child...they are not children anymore. They are grown men and make their own choices now. Do I try and give them advice and guidance? Yes. Do I feed, cloth and care for them as I did when they were young? No.
Good morning Danny I love the sound of rain on a tin roof.
My heavenly Father guides and directs me through life. His hand is upon me. I wouldn't be where I am without Him.
Danny, this episode of Porch Time brought back memories from my childhood and I can definitely relate. Very similar up bringing myself. God bless you Danny and Miss Wanda and all brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus name
I look forward to my time with you on Tuesdays. Thanks Danny 👍
God bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤🙏
Thank you for your wise words and wisdom . It’s much appreciated. I pray y’all are okay and doing better than you have in Jesus name amen . I can’t keep up with everything but I try and I just love you guys . God bless
I love the story about you and your excitement getting to disc the feild 😊made me laugh 😂 I love all your stories Danny ❤ I learn from them ...
Great porch time! Enjoyed!
Thank you for your channel:)
I couldn't agree with you more. Sadly, we have strayed so far from this. Thank you for sharing. Loved the sound of the rain in the background.
So good.... My experience is quite different from yours in some ways. I picked up working hard and having integrity from my father but I did work for someone else throughout my career. I did well financially but truly understand your advice to young men to work for themselves and to have multiple skills. I know you don't believe in retirement, I retired from working for others and am now trying my best to grow my own food and I stay very busy. I watch your channel to learn the skills I lack and I especially appreciate "porch time". Thank you so much for the statement that wisdom is not the end all but with wisdom we need understanding. I pray God's blessing on you both. Scott
❤ Porch Time
Great video God bless
Good morning and good topic! A good father, Daddy, Dad, is everything in a child's life. My mother interfered in Daddy raising my brothers. Not good. I appreciate all that my parents did for me and I try to honor them everyday 💕
Thank you Danny ... I really enjoyed this. You remind me so much of my beloved Grandpa...may he rest in peace. The way you talk, the way you look....right down to your overalls. .. you have the same stature.
He was the wisest, sweetest, gentlest human being I ever knew. I miss him so
❤
You were very fortunate to be raised by your father and taught life lessons and how to live life.
I didn't have my father in my life until i was 21. It was a totally different type of relationship, but i loved him deeply. He's been gone 20 years now and there's not a day i don't think of him.
I can hear you just fine, Danny. The rain is audible, but not over your voice. My sons will always be my sons. I will always be their mother. Even Christ still called His mother, His mother. They are grown and doing fine, I have grandkids, and our family is tight knit in caring for each other.
Be thankful that your family has bonded together & help each other. So many families today are divided & don't care about others -- just theirselves.
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Good visit, Danny . . .
Well said❤
Love your talks Danny. LOL This time let the lift down! 😂