Q&A with Adam ~ Job? More Kids? Homesteading Goals?
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Jessica, I'm sorry to hear that you've been hurt and upset over people's comments. I'm glad you've scaled that mountain and feel less affected by criticism. I was never called to motherhood, live in a city and don't really live a faith based life, but I have tremendous respect for how you've dedicated your life to your faith and your children. I also admire your journey towards "mostly" self-reliance on your homestead.
What a wonderful response you have towards Jessica. Especially when your lifestyle is totally opposite of hers. I must say you are the most mature and a unselfish person I have ever heard.
Sometimes it’s interesting and fun to see someone else’s lifestyle through TH-cam:)
Such a sweet comment
@@Thisisit120 Thank you for your kind words, but to be honest, I realized a long time ago I was maybe a little too selfish to be a good mom. I liked my time for myself. Plus the opportunity never really presented itself. However, I do so admire parents like Jessica and Adam who are devoted to their children and I think it's great to see people going "back to the land" and becoming more independent and self-reliant with homesteads, homeschooling etc. I think it's a positive trend. It may not be for everyone, but for those who wish to embark on this lifestyle, Jessica and her family are great examples. ❤️
Moderhood is a eonderfull journey! It should be obvious to everybody. Same here: no kids, but respecting and admiring all mothers and fathers.
Jessica, As a mother of 9, I have heard it all…..and I learned to just not hear what was being said. My children are all grown now, my youngest son is 51. I have 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. I have been blessed. Things have not all been rosy. I lost my youngest daughter 5 years ago to cancer, and I have lost 4 grandchildren. Absolutely devastating. But, life goes on, and I have been truly blessed. Of my 9, I had 5 sons, 4 daughters (2 sets of twins). I gardened, I froze food, I canned, and when the children were a little older, I hunted. (I was brought up beside my grandparents, and learned how to be self-sufficient.) I am going to be 80 in a few short months, and give praises to our God daily. Because of arthritis, I stopped canning this last year (missed it something terribly) and am facing knee replacement next month. But I’m turning all my canning equipment to one of my granddaughters, she is only doing water bath canning now….I will give her my American Canner, and jars, and my larger dehydrator. She will do fine.
Jessica and Adam, thank you so much for the Q and A session. It was lovely. I have watched many of your vlogs, and will continue to do so. God bless you both and your lovely family. Bev in Maine
My father just turned 80 and had his knee replaced for the first time. Went wonderful! He didn't take the pain meds they prescribed just Tylenol. And he recovered so fast. He's going in next month for his other knee. Best of luck Bev! Thank you for sharing your story!
Love you in the Lord, Bev. I’m 68 and barren. 2 foster children I love. God is good and teaches us each differently.❤️🎚🕊🙏🏼
I’m new to your channel, what a sweet family!
Aww Bev bless you. I’m also in Maine. Downeast
I commend you both how you’re raising your children and the honesty you share. I was not raised in a Christian home, and I know the difference you’re making in your children’s lives. I accepted Christ as an adult and looking back I realize how blessed it would have been to have Godly parents. I truly believe in God’s timing, provision, protection, grace and mercy. Praying for you all!
Similar story. Became a Christian during COVID after a very tumultuous childhood and teen years. Raised in a secular home. Was upset with God like why couldn't I have been raised in a Christian home with loving God fearing parents ? But I know God has a reason and I'm just glad he choose to save me when he did. Praise God and prayers for you and your beautiful family
I just turned 73 years old. My husband and I were blessed with one child. She is grown and married with two daughters. We live a rural life and I cook from scratch every meal we eat. I raise most of our food except for grains. It’s a busy life and an enjoyable life. I have to tell you that when I started watching your channel, I was surprised by all you have taught me. You inspire me to do more, to use my time wisely, as a Proverbs 31 wife. I told my husband that it’s a little embarrassing but you are my friend. Most of my friends don’t live as we do, don’t garden or can and dehydrate. I’m shocked honestly that so few women do those things, don’t sew or even try to live frugally. I appreciate all that you do and love hearing your thoughts on the why’s of life. God has blessed you all greatly. May He continue to do so.
It’s the same with me..I never had time to do much canning or gardening until my retirement from teaching. Now, that I time, my friends have no interest
I’m 70 & live in Canada but have learned so much from these TH-cam videos. I just retired from working out of the home about 1 1/2 years ago & am learning new preserving techniques, making fermented foods & baking with sourdough. I’ve always been frugal because I was a single mom of 4 children for many years. But I still love to learn new skills. This Q & A was excellent; thanks for sharing. Blessings to everyone🤗💜🇨🇦
@@DavidSmith-bw3bk I think that is why TH-cam channels like Jessica's are so valuable to us. I honestly look at her and a few others as my "neighborhood" and they inspire me. I don't comment much online but I talk to my ipad. Ha!!! Keep learning and trying new things...and have an inspiring new year!
I don't understand when people judge others for the way they live. Everyone has their own ways and others should respect differences. Happy new year, love your channel! ❤️
You are so right. People are getting meaner and more disrespectful. If I don't like a channel, I just block it I DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO ATTACK SOMEONE FOR THEIR LIFESTYLE, NO ONE DOES. Judge yourself first, then IF YOU ARE PERFECT have at it.
@@dinahquillen9380 , it is bad enough that others think they can judge & criticize people for their lifestyles . But today just thinking differently or speaking your own opinion causes some people to totally come unglued .& like you said , " Mean & Disrespectful ' Thank goodness THE LORD made us individuals & uniquely different . Other wise HE would have created us all robots !!! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE & MAY THE LORD RICHLY BLESS YOU !
How else could people help each other if weren't all different?
Judgement is a part of life. Judgement helps people to discern what will work for them. We are all constantly judging actions and situations so we can learn. We all do have our own experience and just because you disagree does not imply disrespect. It is useful to share alternative viewpoints so we can all grow. TH-cam is a worldwide community, so the guarantee is that you will find pluralism and vast diverging views. I don't quite understand why that would surprise you.
I love your Q & A. I am the youngest of 11. My Dad was 42 and my Mom was 40 when I was born. Dad is still living and will be 91 my passed away at 85. I do believe a large family keeps you young. You are very blessed! Look for to your videos each week. I have learned so much from Jessica!
I’m 64 years old and my life has been the exact opposites of yours…but you are living the life I always wanted. I admire you and Adam so much for “swimming upstream” and doing what is best for your family. There will ALWAYS be people with opinions and snarky remarks, but that is a reflection of them and not you! Keep doing what you are doing … you are such an encouragement to SO MANY! I have learned so much from you, THANK YOU!
Couldn't have said it better
I'm grateful for your channel! I'm 10yrs younger than you with no mentors for motherhood and homesteading. I've learned SO much from what you share. Thank you for putting up with the criticism and know that you are really helping people with your example!
I share this sentiment exactly.
Me too. Only got 2 young ones but making life choices about future family size and not returning to work in favour of homeschooling. Your example is affirming ❤
I am watching you for the first time and you are absolutely correct: stay with the University and all of your children’s undergrad paid for. College debt is a nightmare to saddle on graduates and the best thing you can do for your family is stay there. You can get a side job if necessary - but between free college tuition and health insurance-- the basics are covered very well! Blessings!
Absolutely!
Jessica, I am 65, I live on a farm and raised 4 kids and now have 10 grandchildren. I have passed my caning traditions on to my kids to. I am so encouraged with all you do. I miss when your videos are not on, but you are a very buisy mom. I hope you keep doing all you do. Don't let negative people bother you. God has blessed you with amazing gifts. Keep up with the life you're doing. ♡
God Bless You All!
Chelle
Sunday mornings are my favorite because of your videos. I’m 61 and I learn so much from you even having grown up growing and canning I love seeing the weather there as we don’t really have defined seasons in Florida. Please ignore the naysayers. There are way more of us that Love and Respect your journey than there are of them. Today is day 1 of my first pantry Challange. Happy New year.
Happy new year Jessica love your videos am watching from Jamaica
You’re a wise man Adam, not to make to many plans. Man makes plans and God laughs. He has a plan for each of us and our plan should be to see what opportunities he puts our way. Thank you both for your openness. I grew up in a cult. We have six children. They were born because God put the right man in my path. I did try to resist but Gods plan always come to fruition, some way or another. 🌹Rosie of Oz🇦🇺
What I got from this is YOU PUT FAMILY FIRST. Admiral in these days and time.
You are both wonderful. Your family is so inspiring ❤️ I can’t express how helpful your channel has been for my faith, my walk with Jesus, my marriage, my home, my views on motherhood, everything. Just thank you.
Amen!
Christian sadly will always be judged the hardest. I pray for God’s protection and comfort around your heart. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.
I want to say a big thank you for sharing here on youtube. I am a mom of 4 little ones 6 and under, recently moved to the country. You have been such a help to me in parenting, schooling, growing food, preserving, being a wife, etc.
Just like death, criticism is a teaching moment for your children. They can see how you persevere and that we can only control how we react. So sorry for you that people have do this! I love your channel!
Jessica and Adam, thank you! I found your channel in the midst of medical news that brought me face-to-face with my mortality. The noises of life grew quiet and all that remains are the sounds of what is really important - God’s grace and love, family and how I love others. It is also about being aware of the beauty and life that surrounds us - God’s wonderful gifts. Your channel embodies all of these things and I experience such joy and peace from the content you share. It has brought comfort many nights when the pain seemed too much to bear. I escaped to Three Rivers Homestead. May the New Year be filled with abundant blessings, teachings that God has prepared for us and hearts of gratitude and thanks. ❤ to you all!
I am so sorry to hear about your health. When I read your sentence about finding solace in her videos while in pain, my heart ached. I will whisper a prayer of strength and comfort for you. I wish you the best in the new year!
@@faithandarrowhomestead thank you for your kindness and prayers! Blessings to you!
God bless you 🙏
I have gone through a lot of medical crisis this past year too and you are so right in that all that remains for me is God's love for me and his sweet voice, my family, and how I love others. I will pray for you sweetie. ❤️
My grandmother told me when I was young that unhappy and jealous people are critical of others and I should pay no attention and just say a pray for them and go on. It has been so true. I have a homestead with sheep and 26 chickens and acreage and care for it by myself at 71. I get it too and just let it go.
Jessica, Adam, and family… I am so thrilled to hear that God used even the negative attitudes and comments to help you grow in faith and self assurance. HE uses ALL things for HIS glory! Bless you!
I am one of the ones that found your channel in the last year! I LOVE your honesty and your approach to your lives, raising your children and homesteading! You both are an inspiration to me!! I'm a few years older than you guys and I am still learning about canning and preserving food! I am also learning breadmaking and a few other things I should have learned when I was younger! The main thing I was thinking as I was watching the last segment about your critics... You do you! No one else is walking in your shoes! You have to make the decisions for your lives and your family. No one else can do that for you! Please, Jessica, Please, don't let other's opinions bother you!! Trust God and know you are exactly where HE wants you to be! I lost my oldest son March 2017. He was 28. No one can go through the grief for me. I have to do it alone. Yes, I have had family and friends try to help me through it but God alone has helped me! No one person can do it for me. No one else has ever walked exactly where I have walked. No one has the right to tell me how to grieve. Same for you! No one has any right to tell you to live your life one way or another! Follow God's lead and keep doing what you and Adam think is right for you and your family! Hugs!! God bless!!
It's Kammi. I just heard Adam's answer to my question! I was keen on finding out how he feels about your TH-cam channel and I thank you both for sharing. You both are so down to earth, as I am, and I think that's the draw for me. I don't need fancy; I need real. Thanks again for sharing. Don't listen to party poopers- the world is lousy with them!
Jessica, your children are so blessed to have you two as parents and they will bless the world as they grow and begin their own families. Jesus said we are yeast. In your own way you are changing the world for the better by trusting God. I’m jealous of you. I’m 75. I wish I had lived my life like you. I have so many regrets and that makes aging harder. You won’t have those regrets. God bless you and thank you for blessing us all by living your life for God.
You two are very sensible. Adam’s job giving you health benefits and free tuition (in future)is a great plan. You get to do homesteading with a regular pay check.
Happy New Year to you all
And Jessica's job of holding everything together , managing the food budget ( and maybe other budgets ) homeschooling etc etc
Plus earning an income from youtube
I just found your channel the other day and I have enjoyed the few videos I watched......You brought me back in time. I had my 8th child when I was two weeks shy of turning 43 ...She is now 14 years old...The time has gone so fast that I wish I could go back and enjoy more moments.......In our beginning , we were trying to home school in a world that didn't understand what we were doing so there was a lot of pressure and criticism....The only thing that I could say is that I felt called to do it but it was tough feeling judged even by people in the church we attended.......You appear to be a very loving and devoted family so all I can say is keep doing YOU because this world needs to see what a healthy family was intended to be....Thank you for opening up about your journey.....I think you will encourage others to believe that they can do it too.
Solidarity as a fellow mother of 8. I am grateful you do these videos even though it has cause emotional stress at times. I have learned so much about food preservation and you always inspire me not to waste food in our household. Happy new year!
Have you found number 8 particularly difficult? We had #8 8 months ago and I feel like it's the hardest transition yet.
@Sarah hey Sarah, I did not see this when you asked. I pray things have settled down for you! I did not really find #8 to be a tipping point of difficulty for me. Moments were crazy with each of them in way or another though! 😆
Adam, you said that your home is just an old farm house and we wouldn't look twice. Before my husband passed away, we always talked about finding an old farm house to settle in, now our children are grown. We wanted to grow and preserve our own food, have some live stock for pets and food, whilst escaping town lliving.Jessica, you do an amazing job raising your kids, homesteading and producing your social media content. I anxiously await each Sunday so I can watch your TH-cam post. You are so inspirational. I can't wait for next weeks panry challenge.
Congratulations on baby Hannah, my firstborn child's name is Hannah. I grew up in a family of 10 kids and would not change a thing about it. I love all my siblings and could not imagine life without them. Love your channel. Happy New Year!
Such a fun Q and A. My husband and I often joke about being empty nesters....or rather, that we will never be empty nesters because we've had children late into our 40s. We have twelve children. We had baby #11 at 42 and 44, then we had baby #12 at 46 and 48. And now we have 11 grandchildren so far. We will always have children and grandchildren around. And we're so thankful about that.
I absolutely adore this family. So happy y’all popped up on my feed! We just relocated 2,300 miles from Washington state to NW Arkansas to give the kids a better life and begin our homesteading journey. I personally just want to say thank you for sharing when we see other peoples success or failure’s we can apply them to our own lives to make it better…. I absolutely love the support you get from your husband. My husband is the same way, nothing really upsets him unless it upsets me- ❤. Hope 2023 is awesome for y’all!!
Best wishes for the new year! 💗
I hate hearing that there are critics that will deliberately question you, criticize you or hurt you. I adore your family Jessica and am proud to be a sister in Christ with you. I learn so much from you and your family!
I don't share your beliefs in many things but I admire the way you're raising your family. I can see how much you treasure your family by the way you look at Adam. I hope you have a wonderful new year. Don't listen to the haters.
I am not one that normally comments on a video but I have just finished watching your video in its entirety. I have such joy in my heart ❤️ seeing how God has blessed you two in so many ways. Your love for each other, your children and others. Your answers to questions show a love for people by treating everyone with respect and consideration. I admire everything about the two of you. I pray for a life full of continued blessings for your family.
Blessings! Happy New Year!
When I was younger I used to walk outside in my underwear and work in my private container garden. It's just having the freedom to do things your not able to in the city. Now I'm happy just being able to walk in my kitchen that way and not having to have any curtains. I like light and NO neighbors, I hate curtains.
I had 5 children, 3 born at home. My first one wasn't until I was 33 and my last at 41. We had a hobby farm, with goats and chickens. The kids had a good childhood. I wish I could have done more canning like you do. We always ate as natural as we possibly could. God bless you all and thank you for your videos.
You and your family are a blessing to us! Only God's approval matters. Thank you for standing on your faith. ❤
Your channel has been a blessing to me because it has challenged me to practice gratitude over the blessings in my life and make the most out of them.
Happy New Year to all of you! Thank you for this video it was very fun!
Blessings to your family in this New Year.
Over the past year I have been navigating how to handle differing opinions, especially with family. It has been sometimes hurtful as I thought we could respectfully agree to disagree-which hasn’t been the case. It has been a great experience for me to grow!
Free education is incredible. What a blessing!
Happy New Year! This is a wonderful video. God Bless.
Happy New Year and thank you for sharing your lives with us!
This is so interesting,absolutely loving it,thank you so much for sharing .Happy New Year to you all,love from Australia..I love your children.
We are happy to hear the pillars of this beautiful family!
Enjoyed that, thank you both very much. Happy New Year too. x
Thank you for sharing. Happy new year. 🌻
awwww thank you both for this heartwarming video! I loved it! So much wisdom, so much love... I look up to you! Have a blessed and happy new year!
Happy New Year to you both and your beautiful family. I honestly love seeing you with Adam his love for you is so obvious is all he does. It's so wonderful to watch.
Always enjoy your Q and A's. Happy New Year!!
Happy new year to you all. You are doing a awesome job with everything.
One reason people my truly want to know why you choose to live the way you do is because they are struggling to make the best decision for themselves. They are looking for shared common thoughts and feelings that will help them, to make the leap into a different lifestyle. I'm saying this because I want you to know how very helpful your conversations are to people like me who dream of more self reliant living. I love watching your channel.
Exactly.
When you were discussing what you each wanted and you said Adam wanted self sufficiency and you wanted to homestead, I decided to look up the definition of homesteading and it is a life of self sufficiency! That’s cool that you both wanted it thinking for different reasons but it was the same thing. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. God has surely blessed you.
Great Q&A - have a blessed New Year!
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ !!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!!!
I look forward to your uploads on Sunday morning. I ease in to my day by watching them and drink my coffee before church. Thank you, Jessica!
I absolutely love the idea that Adam is bringing home veg/fruit scraps for the chickens and it's not going in to the landfill.. that is awesome. Anna In Ohio
Happy new year, love to watch your videos. Keep doing what your doing.
Thank you for this channel i have learned a lot from you!!) Blessings to you and your family for this new year!!
This was such a sweet video! I love the q and a's with Adam! Love your precious family, and even though our life is so unlike yours, I love learning things from your perspective! Praying your family is richly blessed in 2023!!! Sending love from Virginia!
Love your videos, you both are very inspiring, this past year we have started to plant a bigger garden and pressure can most of our food and dehydrating what I can and I have learned so much from watching your videos, keep up the good work and know that you are inspiring many people to do the same, may God bless your family
Congratulations on the birth of your precious daughter! Remember Jess, we are not of this world, & people that are worldly will never understand the lifestyle that God has called us too. Live for God, enjoy your beautiful family, & let God handle the ugly. God Bless! 🌷
Happy New Year Jessica and Adam. Jessica I so enjoy your videos ❤
You inspire many moms out there including my self. Keep doing what you do. Sending love to your children.
Have a wonderful and blessed New Year. Jessica, thank you for providing this window into your life. You are a great role model for life.... can't wait for the pantry challenge 😊
A wonderful 2023 to you all! God's blessing!
This was fun! Thank you for sharing more about your family 💕
This was beautiful. I truly appreciate your openness about Faith being at the center of all you do. Continued prayers for the entire family. Thank you Adam for taking part in this Q&A.
Love the video. Keep doing what you do so well. Your love for each other as well as respect shine through.
I loved hearing from both of you! Thanks for sharing.
I love to watch you, Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for answering these questions. You both showed how much wisdom you have learned throughout the years, and are continuing to mature and be open to what God has for your lives. What a great foundation you are laying for your children as they grow up and go off on their own. I am continually blessed by your channel and videos ❤
Congratulations!! She has such a full head of hair Enjoy your festivities your house for the holidays sound so fun
Happy New Year to you all, I enjoyed this video
So good to see both of you together. Thanks for the update.
I love these videos where you and Adam are together. You both are so down to earth and insightful in your discussions. Baby Hannah is so precious, and is already looking so much bigger!
Adam sure has come a long way being comfortable in front of the camera. I just love watching your channel!! Happy new year.
Happy New Year! God Bless Your Family! Mark and I have learned so much from watching . Thank You very much for your videos.
Grateful for you both! Thank you for sharing!
Happy new year. Its so sweet to see that brand new baby with her little baby feet and little baby ears. I'm glad its all going well. peace.
Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy year! I'm so sorry you have had negative encounters with viewers when you are so giving of yourself to educate people who are looking for information or inspiration. For example, my life, upbringing, and faith are extremely different from yours, but we both are passionate about preservation, and I truly appreciate all the lessons I have learned from you. So happy you will be continuing to inspire others!
Happy New Year. Beautiful couple and family! Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤
Love your channel and videos. Thanks for sharing with us!
I love how open you share everything to help us have more information how we can live well. especially with family oriented parents.
Happy New Year to you and your family 🎊. I enjoy the fact that you love your children enough to homeschool them and train them to love the Lord.
You guys are great! Thank you for sharing your life! God bless you😊
Happy New Years! Thank you Jessica for inspiring me and so many others. ❤
Happy New Year, continue what you are doing for you and not others.... I believe that those that criticize have something missing in their life or an issue to resolve and that is on them. Respect to Adam and Jessica for all they do, for how they raise their kids to be good humans.
Yay!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ I love it when u are both together!!!
Happy New Year 💚🙏 I love your channel and appreciate the efforts. Sending blessings and wishing you a great 2023!!
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.
I will never understand why people are so judgemental. Even Though my lifestyle may be different than yours, I admire your choices. May you have a year filled with, love, laughter and peace.
Jessica you have matured in the social media space. You and your family are such an inspiration to most of the folks I’m sure. As you know it’s seems like one negative person can spoil the whole thing. Crazy how that is so true. I’m glad you see that and persevered!! I am 52 and all my kids are adults but man if I had an example like you when I was young…I would’ve been a force for God! Keep it up! You are the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. Keep your eyes on Jesus, He will always come through. May God Bless you and your family this coming year! ❤️
Happy New Years to your beautiful family!
I’ve been following your channel for about 2 years and you are my favorite.
I learned so much from you and you are a great inspiration.
Keep going on your beautiful journey and I wish you all the best for this year.
I just enjoy watching these Q&A! God bless ❤️🙏❤️🙏☮️ Happy New Year
I absolutely love waking up on Sundays and watching your videos. This was a very good q and a. As for people offering their negative comments and criticism.....IGNORE them. If those people live their life feeling they need to be rude, they have no life. A lot of people have no life experiences. Just keep doing what you are doing. Those of us that love you and love your family will always be supportive. Happy New Year!!
Hey Jessica and Adam I truly admire you faith and beliefs. Your lifestyle demonstrates that you don't just 'talk the talk you actually "walk the walk." You and Adam are marvelous examples to all believers and to anyone who aspires to live their best life. You definitely inspired me to return to using more whole foods in my meals. Unfortunately I don't seem to have the same level of stamina and determination as you. LOL. Many blessings to you both and your family for a wonderful New Year.
Happy new year! I'm excited for the pantry challenge .
Wishing a safe, healthy, prosperous, and Happy New Year to your family. Thanks for all the inspiration your videos have brought. God Bless. Love you all! xxoo