Preach it sista!!!!!! That is the truth!. I'm a retired public school teacher now homeschooling my grandsons. All 7 of my grandchildren are homeschooled. We need teachers, but we need change. Reading DUMBING US DOWN... all planned
@@panpluto13 You forgot to capitalize the 1st letter of Patara's name, & "cant" is incorrect, as it's a contraction, & s/b "can't"; therefore, how can you question someone else's competence as a teacher when you clearly lack writing skills? Smh
Patara I just caught my husband going through all of our emergency stash and taking what he wanted. I had just bought two weeks supply of our normal food. Boy, was I mad. I informed him that was for emergency only and ask him what other stuff he had taken. He said I was to let him give his no account family whatever they wanted when they came over and he showed them all my hard work .He even let them raid my garden. I was proud of myself and didn't cry. I just went to the basement and got out suitcases. He asked me where I was going and I said no where but you are. I have been married to him for 57 years and he will not do this to me. I told him that he gave the food away to people too lazy to even work while I worked so hard in the garden and prepping. He will not come back until he has replaced everything he gave them including all the fresh vegetables they took. He should be thankful that fruit stands are open tomorrow. I told him we have some serious talking to do before I let him back in again. My mother didn't raise a fool.
So sad that your husband would do that . But you are right to stand your ground . My sister and I are not talking for two months because I try to talk to her about prepping . She kept hanging up on me . I told her to buy cloth diapers for their new grandson , because won’t be able to buy in store . She’s says if she runs out of food she will come to my house . I told her she needs to prep for her family . Her daughter is a nurse . She doesn’t even go to a grocery store . Orders from Walmart and they deliver . Or gets food from door dash . Unbelievable !!
@@jeanmariemissale5663 my family also said, (years ago when I told them to start putting up for emergencys) , well if SHTF, we'll come to your house... Boy did that burn my a$$. I have been working myself to death, and you are going to come take my family's food? The sad thing is, I likely can't turn them away, which makes me even mad at myself... But, I haven't mentioned my supplies again. I do try and wake them up here and there, but some don't want to wake up.
I was raised dirt poor and we ate gravy and fried bread. My kids were fortunate and had what they needed. I’ve been a hoarder of food since I got married. I became a widow at 52 and I’m still canning and doing everything I can to make sure my family has what they need.
@@sharonl4872 You eat your favorite food every morning, noon and night... it becomes the hated food very soon. Think of variety of meals, try recipes now, find cheap and nutritious meals...need to stay healthy...have hearty fill-up meals too. CROCKPOT, OVEN, OPEN FIRE MEALS....all based on types of situations Life and disasters can throw your whole family into within moments!
I heard my mom crying in the bathroom today ! And when I asked her if she was Ok ? She said that she never thought she would see what's happening now ! This is the day my heart breaks 💔 . Just keep prepping and stacking it to the rafters !
Try not to worry about your children. I did until i realized that our children were born for a time such as this. God knew them before they were formed, and He is still in control. Thank you for all you do in teaching and making us aware. I love your channel.
I pulled my daughter out of public school in December and I was hesitant to tell her pediatrician because she's very mainstream minded. She told me, "Good. I'm glad to hear that." I was so relieved. It was the confirmation I needed.
Keep at it! It's been 9 years for me. I started when my oldest was in his second week of 1st grade and I pulled him from public school, he's about to enter his sophomore year of high school this year. Meanwhile, I also have 6th & 2nd graders and a preschooler, along with 2 babies. Very busy juggling it all, but I don't see any alternative given the way things are.
I'm glad to see this. My daughter is going to try and homeschool my only granddaughter this up coming school year. She will be second grade. Kept me up at night worrying she will be ruining her social skills a nd missing school functions. But I've been seeing so many positive things. She cheers on the local public teams. So she sees other kids that way. I'm just a traditional gramma. Keeping my fingers crossed its not a mistake.
My Husband thinks I am paranoid about things, he seems unmoved or concerned. Drives me BANANAS! I just keep on doing what I CAN! PRAY AND HOPE EVERYTHING WILL BE BETTER SOON!
Me too! Hubby is so NOT concerned, and I am concerned enough for both of us! Thank goodness he us letting me do what I need to do to keep my anxiety level down as much as possible. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mine too, but I find gentle persuasion - if the powers that be can "nudge" then so can we. He's now into prepping big time which is a huge relief as we are now on the same page there. Hang in there, you can do it!
My husband thinks the same about me . But he’s now slowly seeing what I say is truth and he seems socked that I continue to be right about what’s happening.
My wife tuned out for awhile but she's back on track. She was overwhelmed and needed a break so zi let her and just kept up taking care of stocking up for the family.
It's hard. We all need a break now and then. I limit my time watching the news, even the most conservative that I can find. I have to get caught up with my resource storage so that I can find more room. Then will start up again.
I was excited to see gas below $6 today here in Northern California. Crazy times. Lost my husband 7days ago. Be grateful for every day you get. Bless you all💞
Got lots of people around me with the "head in the sand" syndrome...family included. I'm also terrified for my boy. THAT'S what keeps me motivated...my fear for my boy. I think you are very correct...there are A LOT of us on the same page about all kinds of subjects...and, I'd be pulling any child of mine right the hell out of public school if I had any at school-age! Thank GOD mine is grown and well out of any school setting! I pulled him out in the 1990's for FAR LESS than what's going on now, so I KNOW I'd have him out of there in a split second in 2022!!!! Praying hard over here, and I'm plugging away at everything I can think of and afford!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I fear for my two 20 something kids, the lockdowns have done such damage and the stories my parents told me about WW2 keep rolling around in my head be safe!
I get overwhelmed sometimes especially in the heat. But yesterday, my daughter came out and started learning about gardening. I enjoyed teaching her which ears of corn 🌽 were ready. Showing which plants will soon produce..etc..makes it worthwhile. Today I'm going to teach her how to can chicken.
Hurray for James!!! 💗💗💗 I scored two boxes of canning jars tonight! You would have thought I won the lottery but really what a blessing! Rough day in Canada. The phones/banks down….Ontario Govt pretending that 209/L for gas is a gift….Tamara Lich wrongfully being kept in jail for trying to promote freedom and the charter of freedoms However, I’m focusing on what I can do for my family and others. So grateful for you!
It's funny I come to your channel as a "therapy". Some of the other channels are so over the top. I appreciate your straightforward approach and calm delivery. Thank you.
Excellent video as always. As I watered my parched, hay-like grass in SE Texas, looked up at the moon as it was still daylight, and thought, yes, Lord, you are in control no matter what happens. This is but for a season. Reading His Word daily and especially the Psalms, is very comforting. Give thanks to Him daily that we still have food available to purchase and to keep prepping. Blessings to you and your family and great news that James is doing very well.
I cried when you said… “You are doing it for someone else…” My kids and grandkids… and my elderly parents. I keep working… but I needed this encouragement… Thank you! Aloha, “my sister from another mister”! 🌺🌺🌺
My canning was usually done in the Fall but I started canning this Spring. Chicken, beef, pork, soup you name it. Not the cheapest but it is either gonna get more expensive or non existent. Doubled the garden this year so I will be canning for months. Thanks for your pep talks!
Started canning meat this year and hope I don’t make anyone sick. Some of that meat looks scary in the jar..lol. My brother said he would have to eat it with his eyes closed!
@@IbMomba I've got a freezer full of meat, but if the power goes out I'll be canning meat and hoping for the best. I've never attempted "canning meat". 😬😳
@@landthatilove6556 the easiest thing to can. Contact your local county extension agent and ask about canning classes or just get their usda canning book.
I was at my doctor today as well. We had the same conversation we’ve had since 2020- how my anxiety is affecting my health. My doctor said to me “ The world is not going to get better. We need to figure out how we can all deal with this for our mental health”.
Weird happenings today. I live in SC and my sister lives in FL. We both were in stores early this morning. I in Walmart and her in Aldi… we both had an anxiety and dread feeling that we needed to get out of the stores we were in. We’re doing our due diligence but have this feeling of uneasiness. I feel like we are all living on a prayer. I worry for my kids and grandkids. Paterson hang in there…we all in this together
I am so thankful for homeschooling. This is my second year to do so. I will NEVER put my 17 year old daughter back in public schools and she never wants to go back. We are homeschooling through Pensacola Christian Academy and love it. Love you sweet lady!💝
I am working my butt off gardening, canning, preparing for whatever is to come. My friends and family are traveling, shopping, living in total oblivion. They have said if something happens “I’m coming to your house.” Oh no you’re not! I’m 68 years old and am not taking care of any lazy people!
Same here! I have realatives and all they do is travel and want to have fun. They say, we know where to come when the bottom drops out. In that day, they better have something to barter with; gold and silver please. Or they better be ready to work the truck patch. They're living for moments and they can't be quiet about the garden.
So many wonderful comments! Thank you so much for posting. I have had such a hard time today. I went to the store for cream and they were completely out, but I remembered the 5 can challenge and bought about 12 extra cans and a bag of rice. We have been stocking up, but I'm just feeling so depleted. We have been over 100 degrees with zero rain for about a month and that alone makes me want to cry. Amen to homeschooling. Schools just aren't an option anymore... nothing snobbish, they're just not an option. My kids are blowing school expectations out of the water at home and learning SO much more. Thanks Patara. ❤
You can NOT tell the world what you have. The WOLVES are ALWAYS watching. So is the government. It IS in the law that in a “food crisis”- THEY can come take what you have. Some things you just have to keep to yourself & keep it simple: like, “I’m doing ok this week, can’t complain”… that’s about all I would give. Those that are real hungry real soon WILL be seeking comments, and people are most easy to find these days it’s not even funny. PLEASE consider this friendly message & stay safe
@@jillellis62 Lol, I didn’t tell you what i had! I actually teach canning classes! I’ve been at this for over 50 years. I’ll be ok😂 They also won’t confiscate your home canned food…it could be dangerous 😊
I am a prepper and I do lots of what you doing. I don't know alot of things I need to know. I'm doing a garden for the first time in my life and I'm 68 yrs old. I love you and your videos Patara. our gas was 5.40 and has dropped to 5.20. God bless you and all you do. Keep tell the truth girl. I wish I lived closer to you, I'd love to meet you.
Nope not in California it's $6.49 for regular & $6.89 for premium. Just thankful we sold our Audi which took premium only and got me a 4x4 Subaru just in case.
I am a public school teacher. In California. My classroom is my mission field. I have been put there for a reason and I am passionate about it! But . . . if my children were still in school, I would never, never put them in public school. I personally know teachers and "activists" who spew evil in my District. But I keep telling myself that this is why I am there, too. I believe there will be a day when I am no longer welcome to teach in public school because of my beliefs and the lines that I am not willing to cross. But until then, I love on my students and try my best to teach them.
I agree about the distractions and divisions being overwhelming. I continue to simplify my life and focus on making my home a calm refuge from what’s going on outside “the front door “. I continue to prepare as best as I can, and pray it’s enough.
I’m excited to say my youngest daughter has decided to homeschool her children , my oldest daughter has started some prepping but this week added meal prepping too… yall these 2 things are HUGE for them. They’ve always thought I was a food/basic necessity hoarding nut. They’ve felt the pain some now so they’re getting it! 💚
My hubby has the head in the sand mentality and that's why I prep harder! For our family. I can't stomach the news these days, which is why I watch channels like yours which inspire and motivate me to get my butt in gear! Thanks for all you do for this community. ❤ You are such a light in these dark times.
My disabled son, who is like a child in many ways, says the same thing....Mom, is that Patara, or Are you going to listen to Patara. Love it, don't you?
Things getting better lol, they are so funny aren't they. I guess if you want to call a 1/4 carriage of food for $144.oo being better to them then🤔. Yup it's a game to them. I should of had a overflowing carriage of food for that price 🤔😭🙃.
Not only waiting for that song on the top 40 but also with the finger on the cassette recorder just waiting to hit record at the right time! Thank you for that memory 💗
Isn't it strange yet wonderful at the same time, that I in The Netherlands have the exact same memory! We really are all the same. Or it's a hive mind 😉✨💕
Confirmation on homeschooling! People were trying to talk me out of it! I signed up for Liberty University online academy for my middle school aged son. Thank you 🙏🏻 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ - Kari
I'm 73 and I am canning every day now. I have been at it 5 years now. I live in a high rise of retired low income folks. I will feed them when the time comes if it's God's will. God bless you and keep you in the coming bad times
I feel exactly like you do! I would love to turn it off but I CANT!! Thank you for keeping this real every single day!!! I just try to stay busy and do what I can
My sis and son in Knoxville have been informed and they are acting like that doctor. I am in the city if Denver and feel I need to buy wood to cover the windows and doors like we did on the east coast for a hurricane. I am stocking for them all, or for burglars that I can not fight off. Praying for invisibility.
Yes ma'am, I'm doing whatever I can, keeping busy helps fight anxiety and keeps me focused on what I can do. God is faithful, He will work out His plans in all of this. May we all be led by the Holy Spirit and stay busy doing His work.
I recognized I was being treated like a dog way back in 2020 after the thing hit...you know the thing. I was working for the counting team for the thing that happened that year. You will have to read between these lines, but with all the "distancing" in the call center they actually took ALL the lunch tables away and we were expected to eat lunch in a corner with no table and teetering our lunch box on our knees. I was protesting with management and told them I don't appreciate being treated like a dog....I ended up quitting early. If folks don't get busy there will be nothing in the lunch box.
I was told yesterday Ok is 49th in the country in education of the 50 states. In the world our education in over all ranked pretty low.... I am Praying for all our kids and grands everywhere. I'm a Homeschooling Grandma. If I can anybody can... And you can teach pure truth. Blessing
You are so right! I have not been in a store in almost a month dew to some family health problems. I went to the store tonight and felt sick to my stomach at the difference in the prices in a month. My stress level went through the roof.
I'm homeschooling my daughter whom will be in sixth grade this year she will be 12 in December. We are trying to store food back as we are not able to grow any where we live . I am very concerned about what's going to happen next. Thank you for always keeping everyone informed.
My whole family is like that! I think it has to do with chemically manufactured/produced medicine! After I got off my antidepressant and anxiety medicine, I turn into a normal type person 🤣 if that makes sense!!
All my children, adults with children are out there with the rest of deniers that SHTF is only few miles away. I'm all alone in this at this age. I'm heart-broken for my grandkids
@@soniag4516 I worry for my childen, grandchildren, sister and nieces. All are grown and still deniers except finally, my son started putting food away after I ordered him a 1 month supply emergency food. I also sent him news stories and still do. My daughter just gave us $600 to buy more food and she just a few days ago brought a lot of stuff from Sam's Club. Finally mine are waking up but the rest still are not. My husband just realized the seriousness about 6 months ago. Sonia, I am going to pray for your family, that they finally wake and start seeing the seriousness of the situation, and immediately address it. All things are possible through Christ.
Thank you for your encouragement in homeschooling! I am relieved beyond adequate words to be out of public school and to be homeschooling. This will be my third year.
Good to see you this evening Patara! 🥰 I've got a ton of stuff growing in my gardens, but the highlight of my day today was seeing my sugar baby watermelons the size of marbles. 😁
My stress busters are preserving, prepping, gardening and baking. Right now with my injury I'm concentrating in prepping and doing inventory. The little ones are taking care of the garden with my supervision. Hubby is going to do the heavy work for me today. Team work all the time.
Our almost 30 year old upright freezer failed yesterday.We were blessed to be able to find a well reviewed chest freezer at a good price.Minimal loss of food...and then our old freezer started trying to work again😄so if it really does still work it may be a bread freezer...all I can say is God is good!
Tonight driving home the gas was $4.39 and my husband was happy… pathetic right? We said the same thing - when it’s $2.39 I might be cheering. You’re on target 🎯 that we’re being trained like dogs to hearing prices go down but they’re still higher than November 2020.
I remember back when I was a kid back in the 1950’s when gas was 39 cents a gallon. Thanks, Patera for the encouragement. Planted late but my carrots and beets are coming up. Had to replant bush bean seeds after the rabbits decided to chomp a lot of them down to the ground along with my new strawberry plants. Tomatoes, squash, peppers and sweet potatoes are growing well. The neighbor across the street with a vegetable garden taught me to flick the tomato flowers to make sure they got pollinated. Will be canning as the fruits of my labor come in. Will be making more strawberry and raspberry jam today and apple jelly tomorrow. So happy your husband’s medical visit went well. Keep fighting the good fight.
Got a tip for ya. I did this and it's working. Go to the dollar store and grab some hula hoops. Cut them in half, put a skinny stick in each end. Stick them in the ground over your plants. Now you got hoops to cover the strawberry bed and just need netting over it.
Yes I keep prepping but I am tuning it out by getting more educated in my massage therapy modalities and Reflexology because I am going have to help people. I am being called to this. Thank you for sharing💜
History repeats itself and we as Americans have become too complacent and time to WAKE up and PREPARE! So many of my friends & family just can't handle the truth and put their heads in the sand. You are preaching what I've been saying for at least a few decades and why I LOVE you and your channel. My husband and I and our daughters in laws have committed to homeschool our grandchildren( so their parents can work) if their private school demands certain things that are not healthy for their bodies, minds...or against Gods laws. Period!
You're amazing Patara. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for being bold and brave. Homeschooling my kids the last two years has been the best thing to happen to my family. Keep encouraging families to try it!
Hi everyone. Girl your so right. It's been a hot mess all day with the news. Its nuts but true. I got to that point today where I turn off the phone and shut it down and beg God to take the stress off me. Thanks for what you do. God bless everyone.
Thank you Patarla! You are awesome at telling it like it is!! And so happy to hear James is doing so well. I'm praying for you and your family...and as always our Nation...and the others World Wide.
I admire you for not exploiting your children. Some couples using them for clicks, very sad. I homeschooling my daughter, she started xray school 2 months before she was 17 yrs old. I'm a very pleased mother.
Parents should look at the actual policies that are online for their county and state. I was shocked. At least my grandkids will be allowed to opt out of some of that garbage. Pay attention to your county and state elections - it matters. That’s how they are chipping away at this country … from the bottom up.
We haven't been sleeping well, we catch up in the evening while watching videos! Rewind or just give up. There is so much to keep people on a high stress level. We are now without a Prime Minister - expecting another puppet to take his place. You sound like you have a very nice doctor - getting an appointment with our part timer docs is difficult over here - in some places they don't want to even see patients unless it is by video chat! But on a most delightful, beautiful moment, we have had swallows nesting in our barn. The barn was built in November 2020 (how can you homestead without a barn!) and this is the first time we've had swallows in there and we had to keep the door open, locking them in at night and hubby opening first thing in the mornings! Yesterday the babies fledged and we were able to get up so close to one of them (accidentally - it had landed on the duck food and wasn't noticed until I went to fill the bucket!) and it was truly wonderful. They are now stressing out their parents by hiding in the trees and they have been looking in the barn for them and then skirting the trees. LOL! Nature is a blessing and an escape from the awfulness and for a time, I just flip the switch to get in tune with that instead. Take care of yourselves xx
I don’t have the head in the sand mentality but I have tried my best to tune some of it out. I am continuing to prep with the “beans bullets bandaids” I’m working on my first garden. My husband and I are in the process of selling our home and relocating God knows where so the news stories have went on the back burner because I am staying busy. As for you mentioning livin on a prayer. That song played on the radio yesterday and when I listened to the first verse and chorus it hit me hard because that right there is my husband and I right now and i about cried. This world is scary and we all need to work hard to provide for ourselves first and foremost because no one else will. Then we need to help each other and give our lives to Jesus because when He comes back no amount of food ammo and knowledge will help you. Your soul must belong to Him and Him alone. Keep prepping but most of all keep praying 🙏🏼❤️
You know? I saw the title to this video and started crying again. I had to put my walker hound dog to sleep today. I loved him with all my heart. I’m crying as I type this. He will be surely missed. He was 11 years old. Such a sad day. Sorry I cannot watch your video because of my grief.
Did you notice that every day food is being recalled. Jif peanut butter was just the beginning. One day it's a certain type of cookie and then the next day it's greens.
My two oldest children (almost 40) both have their heads in the sand. I continue the prepping push but have realized all I can do is prep for us all. My youngest & her family live next door so we are prepping together & have large gardens this year. We have said, we won't be surprised if at some point all the family ends up together on our farm in SC. Thanks for all you do :)
I've had a half a "head in the sand" mentality. I have had to adopt it on a certain level because I suffer from extreme anxiety (medically) and to witness the world falling apart around me just cripples me. I stepped up my gardening, expanded my canning skills, GREATLY expanded my pantry, pulled my kids from public schools. I know what's happening, I'm confronted with inflation every time I open my wallet but I do have to tune out a lot.
We don’t have to watch the news every day to know things are changing and we need to be prepared - I go in and out of seasons where I just don’t keep up because it’s the same noise every day. I think it’s smart to not be saturated with that stuff. Maintaining peace is vital
Just stay focused, move forward. You are doing the right thing. Just concentrate on one or two things everyday. That’s how you do it. There’s only so much you can do in a day. Finishing little goals. Pray. Don’t fear. Just prep. You will be much better off. You got this. Breathe. And take a break if needed. Have some relax time too to unwind.
I think its healthy to tune it out once in awhile, I know I have to! So many things we have absolutely no control over can drive us all insane if we don't watch out.😊
You take care of you. You are doing a great job under increasing pressure. Take a bath, sit in the sun, read, or watch old I love Lucy or Carol Burnett reruns. Laughter releases tension.
Canadian here and Rogers is a huge company with many affiliates we haven’t been told what caused the system to crash or how long till it’s all restored! Phone internet cable debit machines that are run by this company were all out! Another reason why a digital society is dangerous! Love and prayers 🙏
My husband has his head in the sand - I do understand that he really just can’t wrap his head around it all and maintain his sanity. But now he’s starting to complain about my attempts to “do what I can” Talk about high stress!! Prayers appreciated 🙂
We have to make a 2700 mile round trip from Jacksonville Florida area to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota next month for cancer surgery. Hoping gas prices drop some but praying for my hubby’s health.
Gonna go to the dollar general store tomorrow and use my $5 off coupon on some preps. Husband doesn't want me prepping so since he will be gone, I am going to get my daughter in law to take me.
I homeschooled my daughter who is now 27, and she has a 7 year old son. She said she would never homeschool her son, but she has changed her mind now and made up her mind to homeschool him because of all this crap going on.
I get it. My oldest daughter just can’t think about. She is very aware but she is in an accelerated med school program, they are selling their restaurant, she has a AHA BLS tracing and certification business and a daughter just staring high school. She can’t take anymore on her plate. I am doing all the prepping for us. Praise God my other daughter is a stay at home mom with 4 little girls. She is prepping like crazy, growing her first garden and learning to can. As a family we will get through this together. I have always told my kids that we will get through anything together. We may have some bumps and bruises in the end but we will all make it together.
I feel like I'm at a stall. My garden hasn't been doing well. Haven't canned anything! I look at my house and feel depressed about taking care of it. The heat has been unbearable here in South Carolina and I know that is part of it. Everyday I feel overwhelmed and end up fighting to get motivated.
I’m with you. I have so much food to organize and store, we’re blessed for that reason but I’m overwhelmed. I haven’t been able to keep up the energy to keep prepping and then it makes me feel worse when I don’t get more. Let’s try to keep our chin up and move forward! 💜🙏🏻💜
I taught in public school for 30 years. I worked my you know what off. If my kids were young today I would definitely homeschool. Keep the little ones closer and safe.
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Preach it sista!!!!!! That is the truth!. I'm a retired public school teacher now homeschooling my grandsons. All 7 of my grandchildren are homeschooled. We need teachers, but we need change. Reading DUMBING US DOWN... all planned
What a noble thing to do ! You are a great Grandma.
Great Book!
@@panpluto13 crude was over $128 a barrel in ‘08, gas was $2-3/gal. Crude is $103 lately gas $4-8. How is that? I’ll wait
U are a blessing to your family & necessary in regaining Sanity in the World.
@@panpluto13 You forgot to capitalize the 1st letter of Patara's name, & "cant" is incorrect, as it's a contraction, & s/b "can't"; therefore, how can you question someone else's competence as a teacher when you clearly lack writing skills? Smh
Patara I just caught my husband going through all of our emergency stash and taking what he wanted. I had just bought two weeks supply of our normal food. Boy, was I mad. I informed him that was for emergency only and ask him what other stuff he had taken. He said I was to let him give his no account family whatever they wanted when they came over and he showed them all my hard work .He even let them raid my garden. I was proud of myself and didn't cry. I just went to the basement and got out suitcases. He asked me where I was going and I said no where but you are. I have been married to him for 57 years and he will not do this to me. I told him that he gave the food away to people too lazy to even work while I worked so hard in the garden and prepping. He will not come back until he has replaced everything he gave them including all the fresh vegetables they took. He should be thankful that fruit stands are open tomorrow. I told him we have some serious talking to do before I let him back in again. My mother didn't raise a fool.
So sad that your husband would do that . But you are right to stand your ground . My sister and I are not talking for two months because I try to talk to her about prepping . She kept hanging up on me . I told her to buy cloth diapers for their new grandson , because won’t be able to buy in store . She’s says if she runs out of food she will come to my house . I told her she needs to prep for her family . Her daughter is a nurse . She doesn’t even go to a grocery store . Orders from Walmart and they deliver . Or gets food from door dash . Unbelievable !!
@@jeanmariemissale5663 my family also said, (years ago when I told them to start putting up for emergencys) , well if SHTF, we'll come to your house... Boy did that burn my a$$. I have been working myself to death, and you are going to come take my family's food? The sad thing is, I likely can't turn them away, which makes me even mad at myself... But, I haven't mentioned my supplies again. I do try and wake them up here and there, but some don't want to wake up.
@shirly smith I can't imagine.
Your husband has no respect for you. I’m pretty sure that it’s been that way for awhile.
You go Girl!! Stick to your guns!!!
I was raised dirt poor and we ate gravy and fried bread. My kids were fortunate and had what they needed. I’ve been a hoarder of food since I got married. I became a widow at 52 and I’m still canning and doing everything I can to make sure my family has what they need.
My whole family loves gravy, so I know what we will be eating everyday when SHTF.
Keep at it Susan. 💪 that's why the strong survive
@@sharonl4872 You eat your favorite food every morning, noon and night... it becomes the hated food very soon. Think of variety of meals, try recipes now, find cheap and nutritious meals...need to stay healthy...have hearty fill-up meals too. CROCKPOT, OVEN, OPEN FIRE MEALS....all based on types of situations Life and disasters can throw your whole family into within moments!
I heard my mom crying in the bathroom today ! And when I asked her if she was Ok ? She said that she never thought she would see what's happening now ! This is the day my heart breaks 💔 . Just keep prepping and stacking it to the rafters !
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I totally understand how your mom feels!!! It's hard right now especially as a mom with kids who depend on us mom's!!!
Try not to worry about your children. I did until i realized that our children were born for a time such as this. God knew them before they were formed, and He is still in control.
Thank you for all you do in teaching and making us aware. I love your channel.
Amen 🙌🏻. We can do this!! 🙏🏼
Debbie..thank you for this wisdom. Go's bless
I pulled my daughter out of public school in December and I was hesitant to tell her pediatrician because she's very mainstream minded. She told me, "Good. I'm glad to hear that." I was so relieved. It was the confirmation I needed.
I’ve been homeschooling for 5 years this September! Best decision we ever made!
I’m in it with you!! I’m so grateful too!
Keep at it! It's been 9 years for me. I started when my oldest was in his second week of 1st grade and I pulled him from public school, he's about to enter his sophomore year of high school this year. Meanwhile, I also have 6th & 2nd graders and a preschooler, along with 2 babies. Very busy juggling it all, but I don't see any alternative given the way things are.
We've been doing it for 8 years. I have 3 girls. best decision ever!
@@silvernblack21 Well Done!! Your deeds wont go unrewarded surely xo
I'm glad to see this. My daughter is going to try and homeschool my only granddaughter this up coming school year. She will be second grade. Kept me up at night worrying she will be ruining her social skills a nd missing school functions. But I've been seeing so many positive things. She cheers on the local public teams. So she sees other kids that way. I'm just a traditional gramma. Keeping my fingers crossed its not a mistake.
My Husband thinks I am paranoid about things, he seems unmoved or concerned. Drives me BANANAS! I just keep on doing what I CAN! PRAY AND HOPE EVERYTHING WILL BE BETTER SOON!
Me too! Hubby is so NOT concerned, and I am concerned enough for both of us! Thank goodness he us letting me do what I need to do to keep my anxiety level down as much as possible. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Oh my hubby has to crack a joke at my preparing daily. It stings when he does that but I will continue.
Mine too, but I find gentle persuasion - if the powers that be can "nudge" then so can we. He's now into prepping big time which is a huge relief as we are now on the same page there. Hang in there, you can do it!
My husband thinks the same about me . But he’s now slowly seeing what I say is truth and he seems socked that I continue to be right about what’s happening.
My wife tuned out for awhile but she's back on track. She was overwhelmed and needed a break so zi let her and just kept up taking care of stocking up for the family.
I call it taking a "brain break"...necessary at times and then eventually I get right back to prepping.
It's hard. We all need a break now and then. I limit my time watching the news, even the most conservative that I can find. I have to get caught up with my resource storage so that I can find more room. Then will start up again.
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I was excited to see gas below $6 today here in Northern California. Crazy times. Lost my husband 7days ago. Be grateful for every day you get. Bless you all💞
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I'm so sorry. Prayers of peace for you.
😔So Sorry. Prayers for you and your Family 🙏🙏
I’m so very sorry. Prayers for Comfort, Strength and Peace.
Got lots of people around me with the "head in the sand" syndrome...family included. I'm also terrified for my boy. THAT'S what keeps me motivated...my fear for my boy. I think you are very correct...there are A LOT of us on the same page about all kinds of subjects...and, I'd be pulling any child of mine right the hell out of public school if I had any at school-age! Thank GOD mine is grown and well out of any school setting! I pulled him out in the 1990's for FAR LESS than what's going on now, so I KNOW I'd have him out of there in a split second in 2022!!!! Praying hard over here, and I'm plugging away at everything I can think of and afford!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
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@@bettymcclellan2164 yes my 20 year old knows but doesn't want to talk about - Im glad she not a boy though in case the draft comes back
@@fullofhope2222 From what I heard they changed that to include females can be drafted, Im terrified for my grandkids.
I fear for my two 20 something kids, the lockdowns have done such damage and the stories my parents told me about WW2 keep rolling around in my head be safe!
@@TheCynthiacross Please say more. I think I get what you're saying and just want to make sure we're on the same page. That takes guts!
I get overwhelmed sometimes especially in the heat. But yesterday, my daughter came out and started learning about gardening. I enjoyed teaching her which ears of corn 🌽 were ready. Showing which plants will soon produce..etc..makes it worthwhile. Today I'm going to teach her how to can chicken.
Hurray for James!!! 💗💗💗
I scored two boxes of canning jars tonight! You would have thought I won the lottery but really what a blessing!
Rough day in Canada. The phones/banks down….Ontario Govt pretending that 209/L for gas is a gift….Tamara Lich wrongfully being kept in jail for trying to promote freedom and the charter of freedoms
However, I’m focusing on what I can do for my family and others.
So grateful for you!
It's funny I come to your channel as a "therapy". Some of the other channels are so over the top. I appreciate your straightforward approach and calm delivery. Thank you.
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Excellent video as always. As I watered my parched, hay-like grass in SE Texas, looked up at the moon as it was still daylight, and thought, yes, Lord, you are in control no matter what happens. This is but for a season. Reading His Word daily and especially the Psalms, is very comforting. Give thanks to Him daily that we still have food available to purchase and to keep prepping. Blessings to you and your family and great news that James is doing very well.
I cried when you said… “You are doing it for someone else…” My kids and grandkids… and my elderly parents. I keep working… but I needed this encouragement… Thank you! Aloha, “my sister from another mister”! 🌺🌺🌺
My canning was usually done in the Fall but I started canning this Spring. Chicken, beef, pork, soup you name it. Not the cheapest but it is either gonna get more expensive or non existent. Doubled the garden this year so I will be canning for months. Thanks for your pep talks!
Started canning meat this year and hope I don’t make anyone sick. Some of that meat looks scary in the jar..lol. My brother said he would have to eat it with his eyes closed!
@@IbMomba I've got a freezer full of meat, but if the power goes out I'll be canning meat and hoping for the best. I've never attempted "canning meat". 😬😳
What would we do without Pateras pep talks. I don't want to know. You keep going.
@@landthatilove6556 start now! I am trying to nske the freezer is a tranzitory phase.
@@landthatilove6556 the easiest thing to can. Contact your local county extension agent and ask about canning classes or just get their usda canning book.
I was at my doctor today as well. We had the same conversation we’ve had since 2020- how my anxiety is affecting my health. My doctor said to me “ The world is not going to get better. We need to figure out how we can all deal with this for our mental health”.
Weird happenings today. I live in SC and my sister lives in FL. We both were in stores early this morning. I in Walmart and her in Aldi… we both had an anxiety and dread feeling that we needed to get out of the stores we were in. We’re doing our due diligence but have this feeling of uneasiness. I feel like we are all living on a prayer. I worry for my kids and grandkids. Paterson hang in there…we all in this together
I wonder if geronimo ever felt like that?
Same here. It feels like the calm before the storm.
I am so thankful for homeschooling. This is my second year to do so. I will NEVER put my 17 year old daughter back in public schools and she never wants to go back. We are homeschooling through Pensacola Christian Academy and love it. Love you sweet lady!💝
That is a wonderful college
The best curriculum ever! I taught it for 24 yrs as a kindergarten teacher.
I am working my butt off gardening, canning, preparing for whatever is to come. My friends and family are traveling, shopping, living in total oblivion. They have said if something happens “I’m coming to your house.” Oh no you’re not! I’m 68 years old and am not taking care of any lazy people!
Same here!
Same here! I have realatives and all they do is travel and want to have fun. They say, we know where to come when the bottom drops out. In that day, they better have something to barter with; gold and silver please. Or they better be ready to work the truck patch. They're living for moments and they can't be quiet about the garden.
So many wonderful comments! Thank you so much for posting. I have had such a hard time today. I went to the store for cream and they were completely out, but I remembered the 5 can challenge and bought about 12 extra cans and a bag of rice. We have been stocking up, but I'm just feeling so depleted. We have been over 100 degrees with zero rain for about a month and that alone makes me want to cry. Amen to homeschooling. Schools just aren't an option anymore... nothing snobbish, they're just not an option. My kids are blowing school expectations out of the water at home and learning SO much more. Thanks Patara. ❤
I’ve canned 40 quarts of corn and 28 quarts of peaches since Wednesday. Got a counter full of tomatoes, peppers, and squash. Gotta get to getting!
You can NOT tell the world what you have. The WOLVES are ALWAYS watching. So is the government. It IS in the law that in a “food crisis”- THEY can come take what you have. Some things you just have to keep to yourself & keep it simple: like, “I’m doing ok this week, can’t complain”… that’s about all I would give.
Those that are real hungry real soon WILL be seeking comments, and people are most easy to find these days it’s not even funny. PLEASE consider this friendly message & stay safe
@@jillellis62 Lol, I didn’t tell you what i had! I actually teach canning classes! I’ve been at this for over 50 years. I’ll be ok😂
They also won’t confiscate your home canned food…it could be dangerous 😊
Need to get that Q canned, and not Qanon, BBQ...Bama Q is awesome
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I am a prepper and I do lots of what you doing. I don't know alot of things I need to know. I'm doing a garden for the first time in my life and I'm 68 yrs old. I love you and your videos Patara. our gas was 5.40 and has dropped to 5.20. God bless you and all you do. Keep tell the truth girl. I wish I lived closer to you, I'd love to meet you.
Nope not in California it's $6.49 for regular & $6.89 for premium. Just thankful we sold our Audi which took premium only and got me a 4x4 Subaru just in case.
I am a public school teacher. In California. My classroom is my mission field. I have been put there for a reason and I am passionate about it! But . . . if my children were still in school, I would never, never put them in public school. I personally know teachers and "activists" who spew evil in my District. But I keep telling myself that this is why I am there, too. I believe there will be a day when I am no longer welcome to teach in public school because of my beliefs and the lines that I am not willing to cross. But until then, I love on my students and try my best to teach them.
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I agree about the distractions and divisions being overwhelming. I continue to simplify my life and focus on making my home a calm refuge from what’s going on outside “the front door “. I continue to prepare as best as I can, and pray it’s enough.
I’m excited to say my youngest daughter has decided to homeschool her children , my oldest daughter has started some prepping but this week added meal prepping too… yall these 2 things are HUGE for them. They’ve always thought I was a food/basic necessity hoarding nut. They’ve felt the pain some now so they’re getting it! 💚
My hubby has the head in the sand mentality and that's why I prep harder! For our family. I can't stomach the news these days, which is why I watch channels like yours which inspire and motivate me to get my butt in gear! Thanks for all you do for this community. ❤ You are such a light in these dark times.
Living for these videos - my babies hear your voice and say "thats Miss Patara!" :D
My disabled son, who is like a child in many ways, says the same thing....Mom, is that Patara, or Are you going to listen to Patara. Love it, don't you?
Same here ladies 😁we talk about Patara like we know her! When they hear her they know❤
Yup when I'm picking up food at store,I'll say I'm doing my due diligence patera, lol I love her
Bless their hearts! My grown son will be over on occasion and hear Patera.He will stop and look at the vid. He knows her voice too!
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Teaching my young neighbor to ferment pickles & peppers. And tomorrow teaching her young daughter to make hand quilted pot holders.
We finally got several days of rain and my garden and fruit trees are loving it!! They have all grown so much. 🙏🙏
Same here. I’m in southwest Ohio & I was worried about my garden for a bit before these rains came in. Praying for a bountiful harvest for us all.
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I agree 100 % with you Patera about the gas prices. People, this is propaganda, getting you to believe things are getting better.
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Sent our reserve oil to China. The company Hunter has 10% stock in.
Things adding up now?....
@@7thswansong152 sure adding up for "them"
Things getting better lol, they are so funny aren't they. I guess if you want to call a 1/4 carriage of food for $144.oo being better to them then🤔. Yup it's a game to them. I should of had a overflowing carriage of food for that price 🤔😭🙃.
It's called the calm before the storm or distracting us from what their really doing. They think we're fools.
Not only waiting for that song on the top 40 but also with the finger on the cassette recorder just waiting to hit record at the right time! Thank you for that memory 💗
And hoping none makes a noise while you're recording!
Isn't it strange yet wonderful at the same time, that I in The Netherlands have the exact same memory! We really are all the same. Or it's a hive mind 😉✨💕
Boy I need this encouragement because I am getting weary!
Confirmation on homeschooling! People were trying to talk me out of it!
I signed up for Liberty University online academy for my middle school aged son.
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Been doing it for 12 years it is a amazing journey with two kids that have had reading problems. It is a great journey
Love Liberty Academy, taught my four kids with this program.
@@caycegroves9904 Nice!! I’m hoping to brush up on things and learn some new things!
I'm 73 and I am canning every day now. I have been at it 5 years now. I live in a high rise of retired low income folks. I will feed them when the time comes if it's God's will. God bless you and keep you in the coming bad times
I feel exactly like you do! I would love to turn it off but I CANT!! Thank you for keeping this real every single day!!! I just try to stay busy and do what I can
My sis and son in Knoxville have been informed and they are acting like that doctor. I am in the city if Denver and feel I need to buy wood to cover the windows and doors like we did on the east coast for a hurricane. I am stocking for them all, or for burglars that I can not fight off. Praying for invisibility.
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when it happens throw a bunch of junk on the lawn. make your home appear to be ransacked already.
Miss Anna, you CAN fight if you have something to fight for. If you choose not to fight over "things" I respect that. But never believe you can't!
Yes ma'am, I'm doing whatever I can, keeping busy helps fight anxiety and keeps me focused on what I can do. God is faithful, He will work out His plans in all of this. May we all be led by the Holy Spirit and stay busy doing His work.
$4.09 !!!! Damn, they're practically giving it away! Patara, keep speaking!
Stay strong, you are very appreciated!!
Yup, around $4.75 here is south jersey...I heard $4.09 I was like that would be nice...sad isn't it, and frustrating 😡
@@mgwood6939 $4.71 here in Indiana. $4.09 in TN is exceptional... must have low state gas tax...
Honestly, they are giving it away. To China.
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@@kristinecampbell5585A sneaky use of my words, BRAVO!!! A great comment! Thankyou Kristine.😁
High anxiety here too!! Can’t believe how fast things are happening every single day!!😔😡
I didnt realize how stressed I was until I woke up and found that I cracked my nightguard!
Me as well,hi anxiety, I only feel better after I food shop, lol
It’s horrendous!!!,, I try not to watch the news everyday,, it triggers my anxiety,,,
I’ve been grinding my teeth at night, I’ve never done that! 😳
@@linannskillings5050 Food shopping is a stressor. I have avoided the stores for a couple of weeks and feel so much better.
I recognized I was being treated like a dog way back in 2020 after the thing hit...you know the thing. I was working for the counting team for the thing that happened that year. You will have to read between these lines, but with all the "distancing" in the call center they actually took ALL the lunch tables away and we were expected to eat lunch in a corner with no table and teetering our lunch box on our knees. I was protesting with management and told them I don't appreciate being treated like a dog....I ended up quitting early. If folks don't get busy there will be nothing in the lunch box.
Hi Patara, love your energy and honesty.
Yes I worry ,stressed, about my 7 year old every day it's terrible, God bless all of are babies ,are kids 🙏 ❤️ 🙏I pray everyday to keep them safe 🙏
We may be having my husband's dad come to see if he wants to live with us. Praying he decides to. And yes we're homeschooling our youngest.
I was told yesterday Ok is 49th in the country in education of the 50 states. In the world our education in over all ranked pretty low.... I am Praying for all our kids and grands everywhere. I'm a
Homeschooling Grandma. If I can anybody can... And you can teach pure truth.
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Your words are so true...not only economically but in everyday life. Praying for a miracle in several ways.
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You are so right! I have not been in a store in almost a month dew to some family health problems. I went to the store tonight and felt sick to my stomach at the difference in the prices in a month. My stress level went through the roof.
I'm homeschooling my daughter whom will be in sixth grade this year she will be 12 in December. We are trying to store food back as we are not able to grow any where we live . I am very concerned about what's going to happen next. Thank you for always keeping everyone informed.
My daughter is doing this head in the sand! I have talked to her several times about stocking food and setting cash aside.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Isn't it amazing how many refuse to look at what's happening?
Same with mine. And yes, she is a millennial.
My whole family is like that! I think it has to do with chemically manufactured/produced medicine!
After I got off my antidepressant and anxiety medicine, I turn into a normal type person 🤣 if that makes sense!!
All my children, adults with children are out there with the rest of deniers that SHTF is only few miles away. I'm all alone in this at this age. I'm heart-broken for my grandkids
@@soniag4516 I worry for my childen, grandchildren, sister and nieces. All are grown and still deniers except finally, my son started putting food away after I ordered him a 1 month supply emergency food. I also sent him news stories and still do. My daughter just gave us $600 to buy more food and she just a few days ago brought a lot of stuff from Sam's Club. Finally mine are waking up but the rest still are not. My husband just realized the seriousness about 6 months ago. Sonia, I am going to pray for your family, that they finally wake and start seeing the seriousness of the situation, and immediately address it. All things are possible through Christ.
Thank you for your encouragement in homeschooling! I am relieved beyond adequate words to be out of public school and to be homeschooling. This will be my third year.
Good to see you this evening Patara! 🥰 I've got a ton of stuff growing in my gardens, but the highlight of my day today was seeing my sugar baby watermelons the size of marbles. 😁
Those are my volunteer pants this year. Like six melons composted down, and they're everywhere.
Aren't they so cute. Don't forget their little hammock
I actually put down pine straw last year for them to run wild on.
I’ve had a lot of trouble growing watermelons. They ain’t easy
@@kathrynsmalley7480 I have mine growing up a cattle panel arch. It's my first time using one. 🙂
My stress busters are preserving, prepping, gardening and baking. Right now with my injury I'm concentrating in prepping and doing inventory. The little ones are taking care of the garden with my supervision. Hubby is going to do the heavy work for me today. Team work all the time.
This is going to be my 5th year homeschooling my children.
Our almost 30 year old upright freezer failed yesterday.We were blessed to be able to find a well reviewed chest freezer at a good price.Minimal loss of food...and then our old freezer started trying to work again😄so if it really does still work it may be a bread freezer...all I can say is God is good!
Tonight driving home the gas was $4.39 and my husband was happy… pathetic right? We said the same thing - when it’s $2.39 I might be cheering. You’re on target 🎯 that we’re being trained like dogs to hearing prices go down but they’re still higher than November 2020.
Thankyou for always singing it!
I remember back when I was a kid back in the 1950’s when gas was 39 cents a gallon. Thanks, Patera for the encouragement. Planted late but my carrots and beets are coming up. Had to replant bush bean seeds after the rabbits decided to chomp a lot of them down to the ground along with my new strawberry plants. Tomatoes, squash, peppers and sweet potatoes are growing well. The neighbor across the street with a vegetable garden taught me to flick the tomato flowers to make sure they got pollinated. Will be canning as the fruits of my labor come in. Will be making more strawberry and raspberry jam today and apple jelly tomorrow. So happy your husband’s medical visit went well. Keep fighting the good fight.
Got a tip for ya. I did this and it's working. Go to the dollar store and grab some hula hoops. Cut them in half, put a skinny stick in each end. Stick them in the ground over your plants. Now you got hoops to cover the strawberry bed and just need netting over it.
Thank you for those reassuring words. It’s appreciated.
I pulled my son out of the public school , I would NEVER have my children in a public school ... Agree with all you said 💛
You always say what I am feeling. I pray daily for my grandchildren. Blessings to you and your family.
Patara I love your spirit and no nonsense videos. You and James are truly a Blessing to all that have the sense to listen. ❤️ Thank you
Yes I keep prepping but I am tuning it out by getting more educated in my massage therapy modalities and Reflexology because I am going have to help people. I am being called to this.
Thank you for sharing💜
History repeats itself and we as Americans have become too complacent and time to WAKE up and PREPARE! So many of my friends & family just can't handle the truth and put their heads in the sand. You are preaching what I've been saying for at least a few decades and why I LOVE you and your channel. My husband and I and our daughters in laws have committed to homeschool our grandchildren( so their parents can work) if their private school demands certain things that are not healthy for their bodies, minds...or against Gods laws. Period!
Breaking to rest & grinding on. We can do it yall. Focus on God in this storm. ❤️ 🙏
Thank you Patara
Thanks for keeping us encouraged and bringing us so much useful information. God Bless you and your family.
You're amazing Patara. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for being bold and brave.
Homeschooling my kids the last two years has been the best thing to happen to my family. Keep encouraging families to try it!
It's so refreshing to see that people aren't "sleepwalking" through what's happening in our society! Thank You!
Totally agree !! Homeschool if you can !! It’s crazy what kids are being exposed to.
Ignore Peter Pan. He’s a troll. Such a brave keyboard warrior!
It’s evil incarnate.
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Thank you. I don’t feel like I’m walking this craziness alone
Bingo!
Nope. You're not alone.
There are millions of us. Keep that in mind.
Good morning Patara, here from Western NC mountains. Thanks for your words.
Hi everyone. Girl your so right. It's been a hot mess all day with the news. Its nuts but true. I got to that point today where I turn off the phone and shut it down and beg God to take the stress off me. Thanks for what you do. God bless everyone.
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Love your honesty....You continue to motivate me!
Thank you Patarla! You are awesome at telling it like it is!! And so happy to hear James is doing so well. I'm praying for you and your family...and as always our Nation...and the others World Wide.
I admire you for not exploiting your children. Some couples using them for clicks, very sad. I homeschooling my daughter, she started xray school 2 months before she was 17 yrs old. I'm a very pleased mother.
Parents should look at the actual policies that are online for their county and state. I was shocked. At least my grandkids will be allowed to opt out of some of that garbage. Pay attention to your county and state elections - it matters. That’s how they are chipping away at this country … from the bottom up.
Thank you! God bless you and your family.
We haven't been sleeping well, we catch up in the evening while watching videos! Rewind or just give up. There is so much to keep people on a high stress level. We are now without a Prime Minister - expecting another puppet to take his place. You sound like you have a very nice doctor - getting an appointment with our part timer docs is difficult over here - in some places they don't want to even see patients unless it is by video chat!
But on a most delightful, beautiful moment, we have had swallows nesting in our barn. The barn was built in November 2020 (how can you homestead without a barn!) and this is the first time we've had swallows in there and we had to keep the door open, locking them in at night and hubby opening first thing in the mornings! Yesterday the babies fledged and we were able to get up so close to one of them (accidentally - it had landed on the duck food and wasn't noticed until I went to fill the bucket!) and it was truly wonderful. They are now stressing out their parents by hiding in the trees and they have been looking in the barn for them and then skirting the trees. LOL! Nature is a blessing and an escape from the awfulness and for a time, I just flip the switch to get in tune with that instead. Take care of yourselves xx
Thank you for sharing that beautiful moment from your life with us. We all could use more beautiful thoughts right now :)
I don’t have the head in the sand mentality but I have tried my best to tune some of it out. I am continuing to prep with the “beans bullets bandaids” I’m working on my first garden. My husband and I are in the process of selling our home and relocating God knows where so the news stories have went on the back burner because I am staying busy.
As for you mentioning livin on a prayer.
That song played on the radio yesterday and when I listened to the first verse and chorus it hit me hard because that right there is my husband and I right now and i about cried.
This world is scary and we all need to work hard to provide for ourselves first and foremost because no one else will. Then we need to help each other and give our lives to Jesus because when He comes back no amount of food ammo and knowledge will help you. Your soul must belong to Him and Him alone. Keep prepping but most of all keep praying 🙏🏼❤️
I watch you on a daily basis and even my hubby is telling everyone about you and how wonderful the info we get from you is invaluable.
I appreciate your honesty in times like these. I love watching your channel and the wisdom you share with everyone.
Thank you and keep being real!
I have a 19 yr old grand daughter that just finished Marine Corp boot camp and I'm scared to death for her. Please pray for her .
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Prayers for your grand daughter Donna.
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You know? I saw the title to this video and started crying again. I had to put my walker hound dog to sleep today. I loved him with all my heart. I’m crying as I type this. He will be surely missed. He was 11 years old. Such a sad day. Sorry I cannot watch your video because of my grief.
Did you notice that every day food is being recalled. Jif peanut butter was just the beginning. One day it's a certain type of cookie and then the next day it's greens.
You're Absolutely Correct.
Thank you for your Wonderful Honesty 😊 ❤️
My two oldest children (almost 40) both have their heads in the sand. I continue the prepping push but have realized all I can do is prep for us all. My youngest & her family live next door so we are prepping together & have large gardens this year. We have said, we won't be surprised if at some point all the family ends up together on our farm in SC. Thanks for all you do :)
What a blessing you have your daughter right next door. I pray your others wake up and praying mine so too.
Love listening to you
Your telling us the truth
Keep it up
I've had a half a "head in the sand" mentality. I have had to adopt it on a certain level because I suffer from extreme anxiety (medically) and to witness the world falling apart around me just cripples me. I stepped up my gardening, expanded my canning skills, GREATLY expanded my pantry, pulled my kids from public schools. I know what's happening, I'm confronted with inflation every time I open my wallet but I do have to tune out a lot.
Same here
We don’t have to watch the news every day to know things are changing and we need to be prepared - I go in and out of seasons where I just don’t keep up because it’s the same noise every day. I think it’s smart to not be saturated with that stuff. Maintaining peace is vital
Just stay focused, move forward. You are doing the right thing. Just concentrate on one or two things everyday. That’s how you do it. There’s only so much you can do in a day. Finishing little goals. Pray. Don’t fear. Just prep. You will be much better off. You got this. Breathe. And take a break if needed. Have some relax time too to unwind.
I think its healthy to tune it out once in awhile, I know I have to! So many things we have absolutely no control over can drive us all insane if we don't watch out.😊
You take care of you. You are doing a great job under increasing pressure. Take a bath, sit in the sun, read, or watch old I love Lucy or Carol Burnett reruns. Laughter releases tension.
Canadian here and Rogers is a huge company with many affiliates we haven’t been told what caused the system to crash or how long till it’s all restored! Phone internet cable debit machines that are run by this company were all out! Another reason why a digital society is dangerous! Love and prayers 🙏
My husband has his head in the sand - I do understand that he really just can’t wrap his head around it all and maintain his sanity. But now he’s starting to complain about my attempts to “do what I can” Talk about high stress!! Prayers appreciated 🙂
Prayers for you and prayers that your husband wakes up and cherishes you for your efforts.
@@cathyl4622 Thanks
We have to make a 2700 mile round trip from Jacksonville Florida area to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota next month for cancer surgery. Hoping gas prices drop some but praying for my hubby’s health.
Gonna go to the dollar general store tomorrow and use my $5 off coupon on some preps. Husband doesn't want me prepping so since he will be gone, I am going to get my daughter in law to take me.
Amen, Sister!!!! I am buying extra so I can to put back to feed my family who isn't.
I homeschooled my daughter who is now 27, and she has a 7 year old son. She said she would never homeschool her son, but she has changed her mind now and made up her mind to homeschool him because of all this crap going on.
My kids are grown, my oldest has started home schooling my grandchildren
Don't worry about dusting with the humidity here in the south that dust will eventually clump together and slide off the furniture
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Lol 😂 thanks for that chuckle
I knew I was waiting for something!!! No dusting for me today.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I get it. My oldest daughter just can’t think about. She is very aware but she is in an accelerated med school program, they are selling their restaurant, she has a AHA BLS tracing and certification business and a daughter just staring high school. She can’t take anymore on her plate. I am doing all the prepping for us. Praise God my other daughter is a stay at home mom with 4 little girls. She is prepping like crazy, growing her first garden and learning to can. As a family we will get through this together. I have always told my kids that we will get through anything together. We may have some bumps and bruises in the end but we will all make it together.
I feel like I'm at a stall. My garden hasn't been doing well. Haven't canned anything! I look at my house and feel depressed about taking care of it. The heat has been unbearable here in South Carolina and I know that is part of it. Everyday I feel overwhelmed and end up fighting to get motivated.
Your not alone in this rut, 😐
Same boat, same state.
I’m with you. I have so much food to organize and store, we’re blessed for that reason but I’m overwhelmed. I haven’t been able to keep up the energy to keep prepping and then it makes me feel worse when I don’t get more. Let’s try to keep our chin up and move forward! 💜🙏🏻💜
It’s like writer’s block, but it’s prepper’s block 😁
Me too..😩
I taught in public school for 30 years. I worked my you know what off. If my kids were young today I would definitely homeschool. Keep the little ones closer and safe.