Great video. We had some estranged relatives as well. We continued to pray for them. Last year my daughter typed a sweet letter to her and out of the blue they asked if they could come for Christmas. We welcomed them with open arms, served them loved on them. The lids got them little gifts. They were so blown away of what they missed fir years. They have no kids of their own. They use to call us, The Beverly Hillbillies" because we had such a large family. ( 9 kids) . Sometimes it comes around. ❤. My elderly mom just moved in with us. It is a sweet time to hear all about her childhood traditions and memories. The things she does today she forgets but all the songs and scripture is in her. It is amazing! So we are makimg new memories. ❤❤
So happy to see you growing! Always love your content. I am a 52 yr old seasoned cook, but I always learn something from you. And I love love that you are vocal and consistently add faith based content.
Shayla, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you opening up and sharing your experience and insights on estrangement & family. You literally spoke word for word my own story. Thank you. Your strength and conviction was just what I needed to hear. God bless you! 😘
I’m so glad it resonated with you in a hard situation. It’s a hard experience to navigate but God is with you. Be sure to watch today's video, it's a collaboration with This Mama's Faith and she did a beautiful video on estrangement this morning.
Holidays can be hard as we age. Your children have their own families. Loved ones no longer alive. I remember my Mom hosting both sides of our family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. My sister who is 14 years older took a lot of that over for many years but now everyone those of us still here are so spread out. I hang on to special memories and that always helps. Love your channel and your content. Wishing you all a blessed season.
I was blessed to have all of my children, my grandchildren, my mom, a niece and my brother's family in my home for Thanksgiving. It was hectic and loud and messy and we loved it. ❤
I’m a new subscriber and am thoroughly enjoying your videos! I truly believe God had something to do with me stumbling upon your page as I absolutely needed to hear that encouragement about estranged family. My daughter has been estranged for 2 years or so and I have very little contact with my grandchildren despite so many attempts to be part of their lives. Hearing the Bible versus about estranged people has warmed my heart and will help me get through yet another holiday without my kids. And I will take a look around me to see whom God has put into my path that I’m not noticing , that I can put energy into. THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤
I'm so thankful my videos could help you! I am so sorry you are going through this, what a heartbreak! Sending you lots of love and prayers for a family healing.
I have just found your channel and just love it. This video touched my heart, because I have this type of relationship with my oldest son. I'm raising his 5 children at 61. God bless you. This is hard time of year when this is in your life.
Such an encouraging video. Thank you for all the time you pour into making meaningful content. I also love your kitchen and am always inspired by your boho style.
I can’t even begin to tell you how deeply my heart needed this message. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your pain, I felt like you grabbed my hand and helped me along my own. ❤
This is the first Christmas without my grandma too. All my other grandparents passed away a long time ago, but my final grandparent was my grandma who lived in Colorado. I never got to meet her in person but I felt like I was only just getting to know and love her when she did pass away. She lived long enough to see photos of her first great grandchild (our daughter). Thankfully I'm only feeling small amounts of grief, but mostly love and thankfulness for her life and the time I got with her. I'm absolutely feeling the overwhelm of the Christmas season already. I love Christmas but I hate all the extra family dramas that come with it! My husband and I are absolutely hermits and prefer a quiet hobbit-ish life. All the extra socialising combined with the increasing heat in Australia makes it difficult to enjoy how lovely this season is! Thank you again for your encouragement and the amazing support your videos are, I always learn so much ❤🙏 praying you're all well 😊
10000% get all of this❤ It’s so hard to lose family members through death or through estrangement’s. I really enjoyed this video! Hope you have a beautiful holiday season❤ God bless❤
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's definitely a challenging experience to navigate loss and estrangement. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season as well!
Thank you, thank you for your words about estrangement and how God puts others in your lives to make you whole. You are a delight to watch in the kitchen and listen to your calming voice. Merry Christmas to you and your family
I just found your channel today and I love it!! I am hooked! Everything that you said hit home to me and your recipes look incredible. I want to try them very soon. I lost my Grandma 8 years ago, it is so hard! I miss her so much! She was such sweet soul mate. I pray for healing and comfort for you.💛💐💝
Thank you for having the hard but necessary conversations! It’s so nice to hear from a Christian sister on this topic! Navigating all of these things with my own family and also learning how to embrace in-laws as a newlywed! 🥲 💔🥴 ❤️ 😊 but yet we have Joy in Him!
Ah Shayla! What a lovely video. The food you cook is outstanding ♥️ Families can be so difficult and it is hurtful when you try so hard and it’s not reciprocated. I’m so glad that you have wonderful friends and your own lovely family. Keep focusing on the positives xx
Hello Alexandria! I just watched one of your videos a week or so ago! It's so nice to hear from you! I agree with what you said here. It's so true. Thank you for stopping by, Sweet Friend!
Thank you for the talk on estrangement. My son and youngest daughter doesn’t have anything to do with me due to the behavior of their father during our divorce. I wasn’t invited to any of the three weddings and now am missing out on my sons precious daughter who is now three months old. It hurts so bad all the time. Luckily my oldest daughter has come back to me and I get to spend all the holidays with them even tho they live 8 hours from me. Their four year old daughter loves her “Nan”!
Loved everything in this video! You had me literally laughing out loud as you were shuffling and carrying that big box dress so very ladylike!😂 loved the tip about that parchment paper. Also I make a lot of these dishes also and they are super Good Time Savers and really delicious . And yes unfortunately the topic of estrangement it's not estranged (lol) from me... and I so appreciate all that you had to say on it. It helped to make me feel better. And God has blessed me with two very good friends (shout out to Maryann and Sherry) in my life that has made all the difference in the world to me. So, here is to everyone who has gone through this to be able to heal and have a very happy holiday season may God bless!
Good job, Mama! It takes time! I'm a firm believer in that they need to be taught how to survive around the home and kitchen because I don't think it's good for families to not know how to. It's basic self and survival care!
I truly enjoy watching your You Tube posts. Thank you for the time & energy it takes to put these out for those who enjoy family life, cooking hearty meals, Christian living & serving God! Your program this morning hit a soft spot in my heart about family estrangement! 😞 My husband & I have been estranged from our adult son, his fiancé & our 10 yr old granddaughter for 4.5 yrs. 😢 Yes, it’s been heartbreak & emotional struggle as we have such precious memories of our joyous times together w/ our only nearby family. 😞
Great lesson and encouragement on estranged relatives! A Lot of us are in that boat. We call our friends that have become family, our "faith-family" ❤️ " who is my mother, brother, sister? The ones who do the will of my Father." - Jesus
Wow, you really spoke to me with this estrangement issues. Mine sounds more like a novel or TV show. My amazing mum died 5 years ago because of my brother! Then, the remainder of the family fell apart, which I predicted. (Mum's death was the beginning of a tramatic 5-year 💩 show that just ended). Christmases have been brutal since, except for 1. My 32 yrs old daughter and I are also estranged because she has serious mental health issues. So, this will be my 3rd Xmas dinner with a bestie and family. After all, they're family. And I feel so blessed ♥️🙏 😊🎄✝️ ☮️
In New England, your goulash is called American Chop Suey. Freezer meal version is great, but here it comes right out of the pan from the stovetop. Ground tomatoes, ground beef, onion, oregano and elbow macaroni, then top with parmesan or romano cheese 👨🏻🍳👨🏻🍳
when your a believer and your family is not, its very hard. They don't understand our lives in Christ, Jesus said that would happen. The Christian life is a very lonely road, but so worth it. God Bless!
It's hard to determine in estrangement where the line is between being a reckless and putting myself in a place to sin more vs being loving and generous:/
I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. You had a lot of grandmothers. Were there remarrying after divorces or was it after deaths? I also love history. I actually don't like most of the origins of Christmas (mainly Saturnalia). OH wow this casserole you made. MMMM. Men did cooking in your family that they were able to clean up? The only one in my family who is male and cooks at all is my oldest brother. He and I are "the cooks of the family." One of my aunts is also well known for her cooking. ABSOLUTELY love that your husband said what he did about his kids wanting to see him and that being success for how you raise your kids. I do NOT want to see my dad. He did not do a good job being a father or husband (my parents have been married over 50 years though). My dad is angry and verbally abusive, so due to you bringing up this verse before which encouraged me to make a choice I needed (which has been wonderful). . it has been three months since I have seen my dad. I will see him only if my husband is with me. I LOVE the stories of your upbringing. That's my favorite thing to learn about people. . .listening to their stories. It is amazing that you had people in your family to train you in cooking.
Thank you, Victoria. I'm sorry to hear about your dad, that is just awful! I hope you are doing well in your healing journey! Yes, there was remarrying after death and divorce involved as well.
Great video. We had some estranged relatives as well. We continued to pray for them. Last year my daughter typed a sweet letter to her and out of the blue they asked if they could come for Christmas. We welcomed them with open arms, served them loved on them. The lids got them little gifts. They were so blown away of what they missed fir years. They have no kids of their own. They use to call us, The Beverly Hillbillies" because we had such a large family. ( 9 kids) . Sometimes it comes around. ❤. My elderly mom just moved in with us. It is a sweet time to hear all about her childhood traditions and memories. The things she does today she forgets but all the songs and scripture is in her. It is amazing! So we are makimg new memories. ❤❤
So happy to see you growing! Always love your content. I am a 52 yr old seasoned cook, but I always learn something from you. And I love love that you are vocal and consistently add faith based content.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and encouragement!
Shayla,
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you opening up and sharing your experience and insights on estrangement & family. You literally spoke word for word my own story. Thank you. Your strength and conviction was just what I needed to hear.
God bless you! 😘
I’m so glad it resonated with you in a hard situation. It’s a hard experience to navigate but God is with you. Be sure to watch today's video, it's a collaboration with This Mama's Faith and she did a beautiful video on estrangement this morning.
Holidays can be hard as we age. Your children have their own families. Loved ones no longer alive. I remember my Mom hosting both sides of our family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. My sister who is 14 years older took a lot of that over for many years but now everyone those of us still here are so spread out. I hang on to special memories and that always helps. Love your channel and your content. Wishing you all a blessed season.
I hear you! The holidays can be a bit different as the years go by, but I'm glad you love the channel! Wishing you a blessed season as well.
This video blessed me so much
I'm so glad, thank you for telling me.
I was blessed to have all of my children, my grandchildren, my mom, a niece and my brother's family in my home for Thanksgiving. It was hectic and loud and messy and we loved it. ❤
That sounds sweet!
I’m a new subscriber and am thoroughly enjoying your videos!
I truly believe God had something to do with me stumbling upon your page as I absolutely needed to hear that encouragement about estranged family. My daughter has been estranged for 2 years or so and I have very little contact with my grandchildren despite so many attempts to be part of their lives. Hearing the Bible versus about estranged people has warmed my heart and will help me get through yet another holiday without my kids. And I will take a look around me to see whom God has put into my path that I’m not noticing , that I can put energy into. THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤
I'm so thankful my videos could help you! I am so sorry you are going through this, what a heartbreak! Sending you lots of love and prayers for a family healing.
It's so amazing how God uses our hardships to bless others when we yield to him.
I have just found your channel and just love it. This video touched my heart, because I have this type of relationship with my oldest son. I'm raising his 5 children at 61. God bless you. This is hard time of year when this is in your life.
Such an encouraging video. Thank you for all the time you pour into making meaningful content. I also love your kitchen and am always inspired by your boho style.
I can’t even begin to tell you how deeply my heart needed this message. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your pain, I felt like you grabbed my hand and helped me along my own. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so thankful I could help you on your journey. Remember, the Lord has got this, Jordan!
So many good nuggets in this video. Your voice is needed in this space ❤️
Thank you for your kind words!
This is the first Christmas without my grandma too. All my other grandparents passed away a long time ago, but my final grandparent was my grandma who lived in Colorado. I never got to meet her in person but I felt like I was only just getting to know and love her when she did pass away. She lived long enough to see photos of her first great grandchild (our daughter). Thankfully I'm only feeling small amounts of grief, but mostly love and thankfulness for her life and the time I got with her.
I'm absolutely feeling the overwhelm of the Christmas season already. I love Christmas but I hate all the extra family dramas that come with it! My husband and I are absolutely hermits and prefer a quiet hobbit-ish life. All the extra socialising combined with the increasing heat in Australia makes it difficult to enjoy how lovely this season is! Thank you again for your encouragement and the amazing support your videos are, I always learn so much ❤🙏 praying you're all well 😊
10000% get all of this❤ It’s so hard to lose family members through death or through estrangement’s. I really enjoyed this video! Hope you have a beautiful holiday season❤ God bless❤
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's definitely a challenging experience to navigate loss and estrangement. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season as well!
Thank you, thank you for your words about estrangement and how God puts others in your lives to make you whole. You are a delight to watch in the kitchen and listen to your calming voice. Merry Christmas to you and your family
That is so sweet of you to say, thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well!
I just found your channel today and I love it!!
I am hooked! Everything that you said hit home to me and your recipes look incredible. I want to try them very soon.
I lost my Grandma 8 years ago, it is so hard! I miss her so much! She was such sweet soul mate.
I pray for healing and comfort for you.💛💐💝
holidays without loved ones are really hard. 😢 I’m sorry for your loss
Thank you for having the hard but necessary conversations! It’s so nice to hear from a Christian sister on this topic! Navigating all of these things with my own family and also learning how to embrace in-laws as a newlywed! 🥲 💔🥴 ❤️ 😊 but yet we have Joy in Him!
I’m so glad you found this video helpful! ❤️
Yum! Your family is lucky to have you ❤
Aw, thank you so much!
Love your channel. The work you are putting in is evident. Thank you.
You are so welcome, thank you for telling me this!
Ah Shayla! What a lovely video. The food you cook is outstanding ♥️
Families can be so difficult and it is hurtful when you try so hard and it’s not reciprocated. I’m so glad that you have wonderful friends and your own lovely family. Keep focusing on the positives xx
Hello Alexandria! I just watched one of your videos a week or so ago! It's so nice to hear from you! I agree with what you said here. It's so true. Thank you for stopping by, Sweet Friend!
Thank you for the talk on estrangement. My son and youngest daughter doesn’t have anything to do with me due to the behavior of their father during our divorce. I wasn’t invited to any of the three weddings and now am missing out on my sons precious daughter who is now three months old. It hurts so bad all the time. Luckily my oldest daughter has come back to me and I get to spend all the holidays with them even tho they live 8 hours from me. Their four year old daughter loves her “Nan”!
Loved everything in this video! You had me literally laughing out loud as you were shuffling and carrying that big box dress so very ladylike!😂 loved the tip about that parchment paper. Also I make a lot of these dishes also and they are super Good Time Savers and really delicious . And yes unfortunately the topic of estrangement it's not estranged (lol) from me... and I so appreciate all that you had to say on it. It helped to make me feel better. And God has blessed me with two very good friends (shout out to Maryann and Sherry) in my life that has made all the difference in the world to me. So, here is to everyone who has gone through this to be able to heal and have a very happy holiday season may God bless!
8:44 Our family rule was always that “the cook don’t clean!” 😂🎉 I am working on training my husband and kids to observe this rule 🙏
Good job, Mama! It takes time! I'm a firm believer in that they need to be taught how to survive around the home and kitchen because I don't think it's good for families to not know how to. It's basic self and survival care!
I truly enjoy watching your You Tube posts. Thank you for the time & energy it takes to put these out for those who enjoy family life, cooking hearty meals, Christian living & serving God! Your program this morning hit a soft spot in my heart about family estrangement! 😞 My husband & I have been estranged from our adult son, his fiancé & our 10 yr old granddaughter for 4.5 yrs. 😢 Yes, it’s been heartbreak & emotional struggle as we have such precious memories of our joyous times together w/ our only nearby family. 😞
Hi Shayla, I loved these recipes but especially the scriptures on estrangement. Ty for sharing. I'm excited for the Mondays in December.
You are so welcome!
Needed this, thank you❤
Wow! What great menus! And thanks for talking about a difficult subject that affects many people.
Great lesson and encouragement on estranged relatives! A Lot of us are in that boat. We call our friends that have become family, our "faith-family" ❤️ " who is my mother, brother, sister? The ones who do the will of my Father." - Jesus
Well said! Thank you for sharing this.
Wow, you really spoke to me with this estrangement issues. Mine sounds more like a novel or TV show. My amazing mum died 5 years ago because of my brother! Then, the remainder of the family fell apart, which I predicted. (Mum's death was the beginning of a tramatic 5-year 💩 show that just ended). Christmases have been brutal since, except for 1. My 32 yrs old daughter and I are also estranged because she has serious mental health issues.
So, this will be my 3rd Xmas dinner with a bestie and family. After all, they're family. And I feel so blessed
♥️🙏 😊🎄✝️ ☮️
That sounds like it has been so hard! I'm glad you found a way to move forward and build a new circle.
Thanks for sharing
In New England, your goulash is called American Chop Suey. Freezer meal version is great, but here it comes right out of the pan from the stovetop. Ground tomatoes, ground beef, onion, oregano and elbow macaroni, then top with parmesan or romano cheese 👨🏻🍳👨🏻🍳
Thank you for sharing that! I'll have to try it!
so helpful and encouraging. thank you, :) martine
when your a believer and your family is not, its very hard. They don't understand our lives in Christ, Jesus said that would happen. The Christian life is a very lonely road, but so worth it. God Bless!
Thank you! God bless you too!
I was wondering if you share a link to your camera anywhere? I love the look of your videos. I couldn't find one on your Amazon storefront :)
Hello! Yes, here is my camera gear list.
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@mountainmamashome thank you so much!
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Is it good to have all the bacon grease soak into the bread?
When I do this with sausage, the grease sinks all the way to the bottom and edges of the pan and makes the bread crisp up nicely to make a crust.
Yes, It's delicious.
It's hard to determine in estrangement where the line is between being a reckless and putting myself in a place to sin more vs being loving and generous:/
With scripture, I believe it becomes pretty clear.
Thank you for talking about estrangement. 😢
I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. You had a lot of grandmothers. Were there remarrying after divorces or was it after deaths?
I also love history. I actually don't like most of the origins of Christmas (mainly Saturnalia).
OH wow this casserole you made. MMMM.
Men did cooking in your family that they were able to clean up? The only one in my family who is male and cooks at all is my oldest brother. He and I are "the cooks of the family." One of my aunts is also well known for her cooking.
ABSOLUTELY love that your husband said what he did about his kids wanting to see him and that being success for how you raise your kids. I do NOT want to see my dad. He did not do a good job being a father or husband (my parents have been married over 50 years though). My dad is angry and verbally abusive, so due to you bringing up this verse before which encouraged me to make a choice I needed (which has been wonderful). . it has been three months since I have seen my dad. I will see him only if my husband is with me.
I LOVE the stories of your upbringing. That's my favorite thing to learn about people. . .listening to their stories. It is amazing that you had people in your family to train you in cooking.
Thank you, Victoria. I'm sorry to hear about your dad, that is just awful! I hope you are doing well in your healing journey!
Yes, there was remarrying after death and divorce involved as well.