87 Year Old Dad Broke his Back | Didn’t Give Up
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ต.ค. 2019
- Unbelievable grit. Dad’s Hoping when there is NO hope. This Hilarious (yet heartbreaking) story reinactment reveals shear determination and will that miraculously keeps an ailing man alive.
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My Dad said something similar when he had had a stroke and suffered from dementia and couldn't do anything for himself. He looked me right in the eyes and said he wants to go hunting. I had to turn away for a moment and then told him that sounds great dad, we will do that. He was so happy to hear those words from me. No, he never went hunting again but I found comfort in him being happy for that moment thinking he would.
Can't stop crying 😭 My brother with terminal cancer also suggested to go fishing once he got better.. that day I spend the day watching fishing videos on TH-cam with him and making a list of everything we would need.. he had hope.. days later he passed away 😔 I learned that no matter the storm we should never abandon the things that make us happy.. Many blessings to y'all
@@monkeyglo I agree with you and we should make our loved ones as happy as we possibly can in these types of situations. Sorry for your loss! Hugs! and thank you!
God Bless you all.
@@tricia9569 Thank you!
The apple didn't fall far from the tree, Justin. You don't give up either.
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow" -Audrey Hepburn. In this case "To plan a garden is to believe in tomorrow."
LJ Cl Amen!
I have this quote right next to my garden on a mailbox I use for hand tool storage!
A garden is 'hope for the hopeless'.
I love that quote!
Just a thought, I'm a disabled vet with a spinal injury. His heart situation could be caused by his back. If spinal fluid is leaking into his blood. It is a condition called Autonomic Disreflexia. It genarally happens to para/quadrapalegic persons. Like I said just a thought. I'm no doctor and don't claim to be one. But I did sleep in a Holiday Inn Express. Continuing prayers for Pop and the family.
I remember those Holiday Inn Express commercials! That was cute how you said that😊 Thank you for your service to our country🙏🇺🇸
@@territn8871 thank you. I never know how to respond when I'm thanked for my service. It was my honor and privilege to serve and knowing my outcome I would do it all again.
Haha haha! "I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express"...God Bless you! That was awesome! Great advise too! When you know... you know...and let's face it....doctors are hit and miss! Better to share what they may not have considered. Thank you for fighting for my loved ones and myself....you are loved and appreciated more than you know. 💚
"But I did sleep in Holiday Inn Express"
Oh, I thank you for today's (or is it this week's) laugh. Brilliant, regardless.
May The Most High bless you greatly.
Ivan Mills Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice. I pray for immediate healing for all who suffer. Have a blessed and safe week. Take care.
You are so right about hanging on to hope! I had my husband pass from a heart attack but when I found him,I was on that man with cpr! I keep going until the paramedics got there and had to lift me up from him so they could work. Even then that hope never left me! I thought after he passed that was the end of me but God had different ideas for me. I have leaned on my faith and hope came back to me in the faces of my kids and grandkids! Prayers continue for your Dad and your family and you!
Your dad is a rockstar. Sending all the good vibes and positivity to him, while he deals with his physical limitations and obvious pain/discomfort.
You are so lucky Justin to have such a good Father. Thank you for sharing your stories of him with us. Love your family with all your heart.
Erika Hoogesteger I agree. Justin’s dad is indeed a 🌟. He raised a great son. You are a wonderful Pop and husband, Justin
😊👍😊I will pray for your dad. I can see in your eyes, how very much you Love Your Dad!♥️
Hello, Justin and Family.
First of all I would like to say that I usually never comment on videos but I just couldn't hold back with what I have to say.
I'm a young woman from Canada, and I have been watching your videos for a few years now and have followed you and your families adventures time and time again. Every night I look forward to your upload. Not only do I look forward to your videos every night, you and your family have inspired me to cook better, eat better and learn to grow not only my own food but as a person. I have been following this story with you and your dad closely and despite my non religious views i am sending warm hugs and prayers to you and your family. You guys are like my far away family and my heart aches for all of you. I wish all of you good wishes and your father a speedy and okay recovery.
With many hugs, and a lot of love,
Brooke.
Brooke Drey thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Greetings from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I love your vids
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They are a beautiful family aren’t they
Inspirational
@@everythingican they sure are!
You're dad has the "Just Plant" bug! I love how positive your family is!
YES! I was thinking the SAME THING! "JUST PLANT"... exactly...... Pop is awesome...
Glad you picked that up!
My ability to walk has been decreasing over the last year. I keep finding that the more I try the stronger I get and the more I can do. I have been sitting here today however feeling sorry for myself because my hips hurt so badly. After watching and listening to you talk about your father I now have the faith to keep working and pushing myself. Thank you so much for sharing your life both the good and the bad and the sad. My prayers go out to you and your family
You’re dad came from a great generation ❤️ God bless him🙏🏻
I’m 62 and just started gardening big time for me about 4 years ago it gets bigger and better every year, I have bees , ducks and chickens for eggs and want goats and pigs. Your never too old to enjoy eating good and doing for yourself. I have help from my daughter and grandson but I garden and can and hope to do until I the day I die. I want to be 87 and still talking about planting sweet potatoes. You go dad.
Sheila Flemming - Same here. I'm 62 as well and my garden grows each year. Doing it all myself amd loving it. My dad was well into his 80s before he passed away, the cancer treatments were what really killed him. He was always on the go, building stuff, taking carr of the yard, etc. My mom is now 92 and still hanging in there, and would go to the gym twice a week. Am going to visit her soon. Glad we have a few videos of my dad, and some talking about the old days. Thankful to have my mom still, for a little whole longer anyway.
AnnWith APlan your so lucky to still have your mom. I miss my mom so much she was only 72 lost her to lung cancer she hadn’t smoked for almost 20 years and it still got her. I’m a Chemo RN and my mom didn’t have chemo she was stage 4 it wouldn’t have helped. I lost my dad the year before my mom he was only 75 had a massive heart attack had asthma real bad had just had a stress test about two weeks before his heart was good. They thing the asthma triggered it. I’ve been on the eat better live better train for about 6 years hope I can make I longer for me and my kids.
I'm also 62 and I have 6 acres of forest land, a 3700 sq ft garden and 18 chickens, thinking now about getting a few sheep to help me manage some of those acres. You can do this no matter how old you are. My 97 yr old mother lives with me and I love getting her involved in as much as she can manage. God bless you and your family Justin for all you do for each other.
@@wooby9898 - Yes, I feel very fortunate to still have her and when my dad was sick I spent almost every minute with him, helping at the hospital, care facility and then home before he died. My 6 yr old granddaughter said earlier she hopes her great gramma lives to be 100.
I can totally understand I'm 21 years old and reccently diagnosed with a rare degenerative bone disease that has now spread up to my right hip it is totally immobilizing doesn't matter if I'm just sitting down or laying down though I'll always have a dream of farming though untill I find a treatment or one that actually works I'm stuck just dreaming and watching your content. this story you shared in this video really brightened my day thank you...
Bless you❤🙏 I hope and pray they find a treatment for you so you can live your dreams!😊
Switch Keep fighting! Never give up!
Stay Strong Switch you've been delt a rough deal so early in your young life. Hugs and prayers that something good will come through medical research that could make a difference in your life. Rgrds Sherri 🤗😀
Similar situation for me too.. I’m 22 years old and recently got diagnosed with degenerative discs in my spine, Been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with in my life being able to do anything and everything to nothing at all, It really hits you. But these past few videos with Justin’s dad has helped me stay strong and hopes high.. Keep your head up mate you’re definitely not alone
TH-cam people with the same thing as you. They may be able you give you tips and advice on how to do things anyways! Life is not ment to have an absence of pain. We are to do through the pain. Thats the point and the beauty of life. That we still can and still dream and push regardless of limitations. Get you some indoor pots to plant in. Maybe a rollling chair to get to them all. Dont stop thinking and puzzling out how to do anyways! You may just find something that can help so many others like you!! I hope this dont sound bad I mean it in the most positive best of ways!! Its like the man living up in the mountains who lost his wife because the trail around the mountain was to far to the doctor and she didnt make it. His pain of loosing his wife drove him to dig for 40 years so that the rest of his tribe would not have to suffer the same or feel his pain! Because of his pain he did a great feat and the futur of his tribe im sure was full of so much more positivity because of it! I'm sure many did in his honor and acted with kindness and help because of his pain and then his positive gifts to his tribe. I believe the man died when the path was done also. A couple days after.. The pain in a way gave his life pourpose
Please, please, please interview your Pop while he is still able. He has something we need to hear. Hope he gets better soon.
My great-great grandfather passed away when he was 96 years old. He was out tilling his MASSIVE garden and planting his strawberries up to about 6 months before he passed away. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was very ill towards the end, but he still got up every day he was able to and walked his beautiful garden everyday. He didn’t give up. He was full of fight right up to the end. He was a good hard working man.
He’s been gone for 7 years now we miss his wisdom dearly BUT I think he’d be proud of our little strawberry garden we planted just for him 🍓 💕
I meant thank you Justin for sharing your sweet Dad and for sharing your love for him! It’s beautiful! Much love and prayers. ❤️
Oh my word! Please tell him he has fans praying for him! Justin, surely your heart is pure gold. Thank you for sharing this and all of these beautiful moments with us! ♥️🙌♥️ Get better Pop!! ♥️
Bless your dad, just love him. Let us all pray he can plant sweet potatoes one last time. Justin thank you for the memories.
Justin, those sweet potatoes must be planted. In Willard's honor if need be.
I love that your dad watches these every night and I love that this one had a message to him at the end
That’s where you get your optimism
And hope from. God bless ❤️ y’all.
Dear Justin, I have M.S. and a whole bunch of medical problems. I now plant in buckets where I can do my garden and not feel bad that I can't get down on the ground anymore. So you should make up a self watering bucket for him and put it on his porch and let HIM plant his sweet potatoes! That way he feels of use again and will love seeing his sweet potatoes grow and help him make a baby step towards recovery!
Your Dad reminds me of my husband he died of pancreatic cancer & he bever gave up hope till the very end ..
I get it. That is what I hear in my Dad. He loves to plant his sweet potatoes. HOPE.
After my 2nd stroke my doc said I would never work again. Told him I was going back to work in 3 months as a SCUBA DIVER he laughed asked him if he wanted to bet.
3 1/2 mos after stroke had to blackmail him to let me take the radioactive stress test. He got mad wanted to prove me wrong did a peek a boo echo gram. He was shocked ask what I had done. 2 weeks later took and passed test.
3 mos later he cleared me to return to scuba diving.
NEVER GIVE UP !
IF YOU ARE DETERMINED YOU CAN DO IT.
My father fell and broke his back when he was 87. 6 months later he was living on his own again, going to the senior center daily, line dancing class (his version!), and monthly dinner dances. At 92 he fell again and broke his shoulder, hip and neck. Unfortunately, he decided he didn't want to continue, pain was excruciating. Whatever he decided to do in his life, he did.
You learned the secret of life.
G-D loves us all, and he can perform miracles. It just takes FAITH. G-D Bless and heal your children dear L-rd. Amen
I’m a stage IV Cancer thriver & about to celebrate my 5yr ‘thrive-aversary’ - thank you for sharing your dad’s story of hope!
Your father is an inspiration. We all need hope in our lives and perseverance through the hard times. Keep on, Willard.
Hope is powerful medicine! My mother at 92, with dementia, a wheel chair and needing full time assistance would talk about her next trip. The joy she had when anyone would agree with her making plans was priceless. She never lost hope and so neither did anyone around her, even when the only hope left was that of a peaceful death. And that, she received.
My dad told me he saw the field in head high corn and every stalk had the biggest ears of corn he had ever seen. Treasure those moments with your father, they won't leave you. My dad died in 1996 and the things he said before passing stuck with me to this day. He was not only my dad, my instructor, my mentor, but also my best friend. I miss dearly, every day.
I've been waiting for this. Today was my Uncle Bill's 84th birthday and I miss him fiercely but sweet sweet stories oh sweet memories Thank you for sharing this it means so much.. I pray that all is well On my dad's headstone it says "never gave up" Thank you for this! Thank you Thank you Thank you. I've planted and I've grown not just in the soil but in my life and now into the lives of others. I have cried through this video and smiled and remembered and shared. This is such a bittersweet time and we will plant sweet potatoes with and for Pops on the Remnant Urban Homestead We love you so much
I wish I could take you back through our journey with these amazing people my uncles, my dad and show you how many times all hope was gone but somehow they made it. I watched my Dad go into respiratory failure I stood next to his bed as he was intubated and said Left foot forward soldier this isn't how this story ends. I told him that as they loaded him into the ambulance to bring him to the hospital here close to me. I leaned over him before they loaded him and I said I will bring Momma, I got this. Left foot forward soldier. The EMS team asked me what I'd said because that was the only thing he would nod in response to. I said Daddy Tom, my husband will meet you at the hospital. I will be on the way with Mom. LEFT FOOT FORWARD Soldier. It was a long night but he was extubated the next morning and what he remembered was "someone sounding like a drill, telling him Left foot forward. I said Daddy that was me. You told me that all my life and even when you walked me down the aisle. I brought him home a few days later. There is always hope. I'm so thankful for you and your channel because in it I found hope to dig out of the pits of grief. Like you my Daddy was and is my hero. So I carry on his legacy the best way I can... left foot forward.
The Mayor’s Daughter what a beautiful memory. This brought tears to my eyes. Many blessings!
The Mayor’s Daughter oh my soul as if I wasn’t crying enough over Justin’s video your comment ❤️❤️. I’m sobbing that’s such an incredible story. 🤗
So glad I bought 3 boxes of tissues today.
There are orbs floating around in this video....represents angels circling around embracing y’all
Justin you have guardian orbs all around you. You can see them in your video. Bring on the healing of physical, emotional and spiritual. they are all around you. Blesses Be
I am 68, well will be in a few days. I was probably raised a lot like your Father. I can relate with him! We were raised without much. We come from a place where you don't throw away things! I even, at one time, saved the large can lids! Not the huge ones. My Niece had a large leak in her roof at 2 AM! She called us and Danny said, I don't know how we are going to keep the plastic on in this wind! I thought of those lids! It worked SO well! So please don't look at his things as "junk" that he's keeping. Look at it as though there will be plenty of things to go through later! One of these days! GOD bless you all! Someone give him a kiss for me!
I Love your Papa's determination it warms my heart.
Love this. I sure hope your dad gets those sweet potatoes planted. ❤️🙏🏼
I hope if I make it to his age I have that much HOPE and tenacity to keep going and never quit. Thank you for sharing this memory about your dad. We will as always continue to pray for him as well as your family.
God bless your dad , I,m 72 and you have me in tears .
Very positive message. Thank you for sharing. I just planted spinach on my porch just to try. Guess what it’s growing.
And God continue to bless each and every one of you. Much love. Amen
So inspirational! My dad built churches all over the world, preached the Gospel to countless thousands and was still planning things he wanted to do even in his old age. We could ALL take a page from the stalwarts that have blazed the trails for us all...
I just love you all so much. Thank you for everything.........including sharing your dad.
That "Love, US" includes us, Justin. Your viewers. Holding your dad in prayer.
WOW, WHAT AN AMAZING MAN. I HAVE A POEM THAT IS CALLED NEVER GIVE UP AND IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE "BOOT'S", WHAT A LEGACY HE IS GIVING YOU AND HIS GRANDCHILDREN. I AM CONTINUING TO PRAY FOR Y'ALL AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
I’m 62 I do small steps I got chickens 🐓 got a gardens in not big but fed us n our neighbors u can do anything u put ur mind to even in a wheel chair Still Praying for ur Dad love y’all God Bless
Hold on to all these sweet memories Justin. Your dad was & is a great man. And its obvious he loves you immensely! My dad was 83 when he passed away from a massive stroke. He never gave up either...a month before he had gone hunting, he walked 3 mi every morning, & was still preaching the gospel every Sunday...he preached his last sermon 3 days before. There's something very special about dads! You, your family, & your dad are in my prayers.
Justin his hope has been passed on to his son, grandchildren, and all your viewers. We love you all!
I'm BLOWN AWAY BY HIS HOPE FOR TOMORROW. I WISH I WAS THERE TO HELP HIM PLANT IT.
We lost my husbands dad June 11th of this year, 87 yrs old never thought we would lose him, because of his strength and motivation he planted a large garden this year we harvested 220 lbs of potatoes with him just this year because he never gave up. He inspires us everyday to keep moving and never give up. One awesome generation we are losing way to soon. Prayers for your Dad and your family
My dad is almost 92, a WW11 Navy Vet...slash...minister who has taken us all over this great country of ours preaching the gospel since the 50’s! He has had campers, trailers, and motor homes most of my life but gave his last motor home to a grandson and his family a year or so ago, to use in their ministry! A couple weeks ago he got a friend to drive him from Tulsa Ok to Keller, Texas to buy him a B3 motorhome, because he still has churches calling him wanting him to come preach for them but he doesn’t like to drive at night. This way he can still go fulfill his mission, see folks he’s ministered to all their life, and have his own private place to stay the night, before heading home or to his next stop! He’s never liked staying with folks. It’s doesn’t matter how old our dad’s get, that flame never goes out until they draw their last breath!
I'm 63, I've has two strokes, and I can't do what you do. I suffer from degenerative disc disease in my back, and I'm still desirous of having a farm! What your father is asking for is a commode. Your Dad and I, all we have left is hope and desire! Prayers for your Dad, Justin! Bless him!
It's 3am.
I just had an anxiety attack, from a weird dream, woke & reached for YT.
I cannot tell you how much I needed to hear exactly this.
Thank you, Justin, for sharing.
Please give my love & appreciation to your Dad.
(My Dad, if he were alive, would be just a few years younger than yours - I miss him, but frankly, your Dad has better sense than mine ever did. I appreciate y'all passing on such wisdom, it's very comforting. May "the God of all comforts" repay your kindnesses.)
My dad is 75 years old and has a wonderful garden. it gives him not only healthy food but a healthy purpose everyday. And he loves we all eat from his hard work each year. He taught me so much and now I have a small garden of my own. I owe him everything! Thanks for sharing your story Justin. Prayers to you and your family and dad.
Your dad is my inspiration. His constant positive attitude and outlook pushes me to fight for my dreams. I'm 56, have multiple serious medical problems including 3 times cancer survivor, and on a fixed income. I have to use a mobility scooter to get around. Guess what? I have a 2 year plan to save the money to start a homestead. My grown kids and I have drawn plans for ways to modify my homestead so it will be workable and accessible for me. The kids and grandkids are all assigning themselves roles to do the things I wouldn't be able to do (building and such). I'm taking notes, literally in a OneNote file, as I watch homesteading videos from you and others. Never lose hope. Never stop dreaming. Never stop planning your work and working your plan.
and there you go......
oh wow ... it's so neat to hear your dream is going to come true. So happy to hear that you have family that will help… A little jealous too LOL
Justin, thank you for sharing your "Pop" with us. He is ...cherished.
Thank you, Justin...for sharing your dad with us. I hope you find comfort as you share in this journey. Know that you are loved.
Your Dad is a rockstar, Justin. And so is your family.
Plant your daddy's dreams. Give him reason to hope for his future. I am my daddy's guardian and it has been tough taking care of all his medical problems/surgeries. But dad has become my best friend. What a great "payment" for all the hard work. Please teach your children the respect due to the Patriarch of the family. How can so many of your viewers love your dad? It's easy, because he and your mom brought us YOU and the whole Rhodes family! Praying for your Papa.
I am in a wheelchair and can't drive any more so last week I told hubby that I was going to make Pop a getwell card. I meant I was going to make one on my computer but it was late so I planned to do it in the morning. Well, I woke up and hubby had already been to the store and there was a getwell card sitting on my keyboard. He wanted to send one too, you and your Pop give me hope and that makes hubby happy. ❤️️🤗😊
Your dad is amazing Justin. Strong and determined just like you. Continued prayers for you all. Love you guys.
Broken back? Oh my stars, no wonder he can't walk. Your dad is an amazing man. This was a beautiful tribute to your dad.
Your dad had given so much strength and inspiration to me. I suffer from RA and it is hard to move and watching him gives me the strength to try. I planted basil and parsley for the very first time. He is my muse
Busy canning apples when your vlog popped up. The tale of your pop left me with eyes shedding tears as I finished only my 6th pint of apples. I turned to to the 5 laundry baskets piled full of apples waiting to be peeled, cored, sliced, blanched and processed. What seemed like an unending task changed focus. Thank you. Blessings to your pop, your family and to you.
Thank you for sharing! 🙏🙏's for all of you! The love and hope you share brightens my days!
Justin I’m in tears. What a sage man with a wonderful message of hope. God bless him, and God bless you and your wonderful family.
My father in law is 92, soon to be 93. He is a UCLA football fan since 1947', missing only 5 home games since 1947' (his mother's funeral, 2 family weddings, and recently 2 cold/wet night games). Every year we wonder with his weaknesses & dementia if this will be his last football season, but we have been saying this for the last decade...lol...he looks forward to football season everyday, watches reruns & talks about football even in the off season. Hope is good to have. We all need hope. Praying for healing upon your dad. Thank you for sharing. 💖
Wow! What an incredible example to all of us. Our family is praying for your dad and all of you!
Going through the same with my FIL just now, he is 91 with stage 4 prostate cancer & he never gives up. He’s a Rev & is still counselling, comforting & showing concern for others despite his own pain. Your Dad is a sweet man, I hope he keeps planting his garden in his mind’s eye. X
I just thought of Cher's mom who started a singing career at 86 years of age and is now 93. I believe that your father is going to plant sweet potatoes as soon as his back is fixed. Doctors can't pull him down...God bless your beautiful dad.
Hey, Justin love your channel. Your story about your dad reminded me of one of my favorite sayings. " Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift that's why it's called the present. Enjoy every moment with your dad. Love you guys
Dear Dad, thank you for YOUR showing us there is ALWAYS hope!
I have stage 4 melanoma Cancer, and YES there IRS always hope! The Dr.s say there is nothing more Tory can do for me other than chemo to keep the tumors from growing or moving. I'm doing it it's HOPE and Prayer.
I'm Praying for your Dad.
My mom is 81. She is getting ready for a 9 hour bus ride (one way, then 9 hours to get back) just to see her favorite soccer team play in a championship final. My mom, your dad, and many others are teaching us the most basic lesson: to live life and never give up on our dreams. Hugh your dad really tight ❤️❤️
God bless your dear Dad.😊🙏🙏🙏❤️
So much love for Pappaw! His legacy continues every day! Praying for him to plant lots of sweet potatoes!
Justin, you are a righteous man who honors his parents, who cares for animals, and who sets a good example for his children. I am praying for peace in your family for the days to come. May God give you some joy in the midst of these difficult moments.
Absolutely Justin! Those grandma’s and grandpa’s have been through so much in their lives, trials and tribulations, they don’t know what it means to quit or give up hope. Their dreams and goals might be small, but that is what keeps them moving forward! We can learn so much from them! I work with many folks in their 90’s and they are an inspiration to me each and every day! Everyone needs a goal each and everyday of their lives....1% a day!
Your dad is a fighter. I love the way he is looking into the future, dreaming and planning for something instead of dwelling on what his current suffering or pain might be. Isn't it amazing how healing this life style of homesteading, gardening, working with the soil and land can be even if all we can do is sit and plan it out in our minds? Rebeccas story of healing and watching her become so incredibly healthy and vibrant is also inspiring.
Your dad is gorgeous I send him lots of hugs and love and positive vibes to get better and be able to plant those sweet potatoes! Best of luck Rhodes family. Your guys are amazing, inspiring and very very beautiful family. ❤️ From us all the way in South Island New Zealand.
My son broke his back skydiving last Saturday. Even though I’m not a homesteader I watch your videos all the time. So inspired by you. I see you talking about your Dad and how he keeps going and look at my son, at 33 years old, 4 fused vertebrae paralyzed from the waist down fighting to learn to turn over, and sit up, so he can play with his 6 month old child as soon as possible. It seems my son Stephen has some grit too. Praying for your Dad and your family. God is good. Thank you for sharing. It’s what I needed.
Give my ❤️❤️❤️👍👍 to your dad he. Is a man. Of positivity god bless him and all your family
Thank you thank you thank you Justin I'm 65 years old and my health is not the best and I plan on like I've said before on your comments I'm looking for a bus to travel around the United States and living full time, I found one and because of my fears of my age and health I've been putting it off tomorrow morning I am calling the guy and getting that bus if it's still there . I really wish you lived down the block so I could come down there and give you a big hug I love that saying do one thing a day that you just said but your dad is a role model for me I wanna make it to his age at least in this video you have given me the tools to do it. No I ain't gonna raise no chickens no pigs no Cow's or plant anything, shouldn't say that ,I plan on doing a mobile aquaponic on my bus. Well you just gave me the kick in the butt that I needed and for that I will always remember this video thank you!!! I am praying for your dad and you and your family. Stay safe stay strong stay healthy LOVE Santa👍♥🎅🤙🚍🚌
My grandfather was the same way. he walked his girlfriend to church twice on a Sunday had a cerebral hemorrhage on Tuesday and passed away on Thursday night when he was 97 years old. He was like the never-ending energizing battery he never ran down. Just keep loving and I'll keep praying for you and him
When you were going through your dad's shed, I said to myself, "You can tell he was born during the depression and thinks "you never know when you're going to need those things. My mother was 87 when she died and she lived on her own her entire life. (She died the day before Thanksgiving last year.) She was a lot like your dad. My husband and I are about 60 and we are just starting (again. . but that's a long story) our homestead adventure. I wouldn't be surprised if your Dad does plant those sweet potatoes next spring!
❤️ My dad is 87 & doesn’t know who I am most days. This season in life is hard- thanks for being real with us. It’s great to hear that your dad still has hope & plans!
I bet he knows you love him. 💚
My grandma said she would be strong enough by Spring to hunt Poke greens. Whatever gives them the strength to carry on, I always wanted to support her in that. 💕
Never give up on hope or miracles. Life will surprize you everytime. My prayers are with your dad and you and your family.
Prayers for your father. God bless his hopeful and joyous heart. And plant that man some sweet potatoes in the spring 😁
My dad was like yours n we called him Pop also. I miss him like all get out. It's lovely to see your closeness and the love your whole family share for one another. It's good you have it down in the vlog so you can revisit these moments. God bless you n yours always Justin.
Your dad and my mum are a different breed of people. My mother is 85 turning 86 in January and she has multiple fractures in her back lumbar sacral and thoracic spine, due to osteoporosis. She also fractured her shoulder recently when she had a fall walking her dog. This year is the first year she decided she wanted a vegie garden so she planted lettuce carrots squash and onions. She is slowing up, walking is hard but she doesn't give up either. Much love and respect to your dad.
I love the way you love and care for your fathers hearts emotions, in the man he was in his younger years and in the man he is today. He is still the same man, with change, as we all change. Thank you for loving him and respecting him the way you do. Beautiful memories and emotions and the children show the same emotions for him......so so very precious and enduring. Thank you and your family for the goodness you show. You are all an inspiration!
God bless and prayers coming your way continually!
Blessings to all!
Hi Justin. I think all your viewers are in tears with this message. That is so amazing. Be blessed. Lots of love to you all.
Those "old folks" just have an energize bunny gene. The just keep on going and going and planning for the future. Gotta love that attitude and strength.
As I cry, from this story I just want to Thank You Rebecca and the Family for sharing all you do
People who don't live close to the ground really don't understand future. Concrete jungle have eaten their future... That is why so many people go back to the field to enjoy plans, future and live. Thank you for giving us great example and thanks to your Dad being the rolemodel many people want to follow. Prayers and long live the Dad!
And once again my heart is heavy and tears rolling from my eyes. He is a hero and a great Person. My prayers go out to him . My mother is 75 and diagnosed with kidney disease. She is still living with hopes . She is a diyalysis patient but continue fighting her battles. Also, my father was recently diagnosed with cancer and brain stroke but he still walks , go to masque to pray every single day . He go outside for a short walk . They are my inspiration my true joy . I know what it feels like to see your loved ones going through a tough health situation. I pray to my god to grant them Shifa (cure ) and keep them motivated.
Love you all the people who are not giving up .They are warriors .Their strength is what keeps us going.
Please , please and please keep us updated about his health.! Thank you for sharing his story 🙏 spend quality amount of time with him (time is precious)
Oh! Bless your sweet dad. He is a fabulous example of a real man. I pray for peace and healing for him and comfort and peace for the family....
Amen never give up. Tell your dad I wish him well and another 20 years
Praying that those sweet potatoes get planted next year and the family can sit around the table and enjoy them!!
🙏🙏's for all of you! Thank you 4 sharing! I watch always and the love and hope you share brightens my day! 💕🍀😍
I’m 60 with 22 surgeries, I have a hard time just getting up .I keep talking about getting an acre with some goats and chickens. My wife reminds me I have to sleep on the floor and hate the mornings because it hurts so much. I tell her if I don’t have hope I don’t have anything.
Your sweet dad reminds me so much of my late dad. He had so much grit. We lost him in 2005 at the age of 93.
This had me crying a few times but i loved it.. Your dad is a fighter and he is trying to hold on for a while longer God Bless his heart..Just plant those Sweet Potatoes i think it will give him a reason to get better and come home..Prayers and hugs for you all...
Your Dad's story has given me something to think about. I am one to give up so quick. I'm 69, my husband is 74. Our son drove 10 hours to help his Dad get ready for the winter. His Dad has very bad pneumonia. But, Bobby wants to show him that asking for help doesn't mean your weak, it means you need to get things figured out, by someone else, till you are on your feet again. Hope. It's about hope. Thanks Justin for reminding me to never let go of hope. It's what keeps one going.