My Family is from the Appalachia Kentucky. I deeply regret that in my youth I was ashamed of that. However, today I absolutely Cherish 🕊 🙏 🕊 my Appalachian Heritage 🌾 and I understand how truly Blessed & Fortunate to have such Backbone of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Family History ⚒
That’s called anti white indoctrination! Homeschool your children and live off the land and become as self reliant as possible teaming with likeminded folks.. it’s the only way
I've cried while listening to this story. I didn't cry for more than 10 years, since I was a child, but I couldn't help it today. I was raised by my mom and my grandmother, my father left us while she was pregnant, and never looked back. We didn't have much while I was growing up, but they always worked hard and honestly, giving everything they had and could, to give me everything I needed. And they did it, I was a happy child. I never had a chance to repay my grandmother for that, she had died while I was finishing my education, but I'm now, and always will be looking after my mom, and take care for her, just like she was after me, when I was a kid. And I would give everything, even my own life for her. My father did try to contact us a few years ago, and my mom being a gentle soul was ready to see and talk to him, and I told her, if she wants, that she can, but I don't want anything to do with that man. So maybe that's why this story "hits close to home." But it's a great story, my friend. Much respect, and all the best wishes from Serbia, southeast Europe. Igor🙋😇🙏🇷🇸❤️🇺🇸🍻🌄🌅
@@wiesbadengera1 Aaaww, thank you so much, from my whole heart, it's not much, just a very short version of my childhood story. And you are such a nice person, thanks for a wonderful reply of support, my friend, Blessed be.🙋🤩🥰❤️🥂
I was born and raised in Williamson, WV. I have never been ashamed of where I came from. I usually was angered by how we are mostly represented by Hollywood. My family have been in this area since the 1700’s. We’re very hard workers and proud of their heritage.
Spent many of Fridays and Saturdays nights infrount of the Newspaper in williamson with my nova and cruising and racing love every minute with my people
My GrandPa was a famous Appalachian mountain doctor who would take care of the folks there for free and was a 32 year Navy veteran as well. Dr. Sayers.
As I stand here cooking dinner and listening to your story, my heart drift to my dads side, granny and dad. All the stories of Virginia ❤ thanks for these
Doggone, man. You most certainly have the ability to tell a story worth listening to! With your voice and obvious great personality, I could sit by the fire and listen to you yarn for hours! Just wanted to tell you again how much I appreciate your research and hard work in relating these stories to us!
My Mamaw was a storyteller and passed that on to me. I would sit on the new linoleum floor at her feet in the home she was so proud of, it being the first house she ever bought and owned outright. I miss her and my Granddad so much and blessed they handed down to me their life stories andnhow to cook old fashioned food like turnip greens, soup potatoes, ramps, good brown gravy, pintos on the wood stove and fried taters and onions...so much more but i made myself hungry. Hankering for a glass of cornbread and milk😂
Yes, cornbread and milk. Our family had one Wednesday a month that was cornbread&milk Wednesday, where you'd get your favorite porcelain bowl, had gallon cartons of buttermilk, there was whole milk and cream milk like Pet or Carnation to modify your own tastebuds, cornbread&milk Wednesday's was always fun, They'd probably have some leftovers from Tuesdays cooking just in case.
Oh I used to work at a nursing home in Tazewell TN. There was a lady there who would chant"Come to me Jesus bring me cornbread and milk!" Over and over😂❤
I too come from generations of the Kentucky area of Appalachia. I wasn't raised there either. I always romanacized living there. I visited where my great grandparents had lived. I was astonished at the poverty. No one ever told stories of not having enough to eat or lack of clothing or all the cracks in the cabins walls. They were of a stronger and more faithful generation.
I absolutely agree. It is a story that I could imagine sitting down with my cup of Hot Chocolate, snuggled up in a blanket after I put my babies to bed on Lifetime. And it would be one of their best! Merry Christmas my friend
My Grandma told me a story about her life once when she came to stay with us for a week or so. She was just across the Ohio River between Ohio and West Virgina - Mom had married a fine man from Pennsylvania and they moved to West Virginia. The only problem was that Grandma was from The Old Country (Slovakia), so she started the story in English, got so caught up in her story that she switched to Slavic, which I didn't understand but didn't want to interrupt her, and then she went back to English at the end. I missed what she said in the middle, but the beginning and end was a wonderful story! Got to love Grandma stories, no matter the nationality.
@@gaminawulfsdottir3253 I have no idea! I was young enough that I didn't want to possibly embarrass her so I didn't ask - and that happened about 55 or 60 years ago. If I could have one wish as to whom I would like to talk to for one day, it would be my 4 grandparents. I never knew my Dad's parents - they died before I as born. And Mom's parents spoke Slovok, which I only knew a couple of words. Mom was in another room during the conversation ( we were washing dishes), so I was never able to ask her and she has passed away several years ago. Another lost story.
I never found out! I was too young to ask because I didn't want to embarrass my Grandmother! (Mom was Russian Orthodox and Dad was Roman Catholic - talk about guilt trips!) By the time that I would have had the guts to ask, she had died. And since Mom wasn't in the room, she wouldn't have been able to tell me.
Good Lord I'm 55 years old, and I haven't heard a good story told like that in a VERY long time. Just to reiterate, a VERY good story, and VERY well told! Thank you! ❤🙂👍
My granny was just like that one. The only thing is, when someone was falling down that big, dark hole in life, she was there to speak the truth. She was from Kentucky and a she never held back with her words. She died here in 2000, and her tombstone read, A Woman of the Mountains and she was till the end.
My maternal grandmother was among the many blessings in my life. In her arms, was my shelter from all the cares of the world. 😊 the worst thing about life is losing the people we loved and having to walk on without them. If I could have written the words on her tombstone it would be- “A Woman of Godly Countenance and Grace. Strong Woman of the vast prairie landscape, planting trees of shade and gardens of fruits, veggies and flowers of many colors- her pansies were the brightest and largest flowers that laughed in the sunshine of her care. Whenever I see one, it will remind me of her. This is written in my heart.
@KittymoreJoy That is such a beautiful and amazing tribute to your grandmother..brings tears to one’s eyes. What a treasure she must’ve been. You are truly blessed.
That William/Bill naming phenomenon also works with James. I go by James, and my Dad goes by Jim. And back in the days when I was little, at least until my voice started to change, I went by Jamie.
@@JamieWaybright-vj2pw: That works. I now totally see it as utter nonsense, of course, but when I got to a certain adolescent age, I felt that 'Jamie' was very unmanly; too feminine, even, and started adamantly directing everyone to call me 'James' from that point forward. It was around that same age when ‘Mommy’ and ‘Daddy’ was embarrassing and no longer acceptable, and almost on a dime, morphed into just ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’. From thence, hither and thither, I’ve met some very masculine men named Jamie, explaining to me in the most effective manner, specifically speaking, BY EXAMPLE, just how exceedingly foolish and utterly idiotic just such a line of imbecilic gender attribution thinking that this naming ideation ABSOLUTELY was.
You do a wonderful job of that JD. I live in Tasmania Australia and have never been to America but feel I know some parts of it just from your stories, have a bit of a fondness now for Appalachia mountains, so thanks again 😊🙏🏼
I sure miss those days. I grew up in the foothills of the Appalachians and listening to these stories bring it home. ❤ And there are a lot of Williams in my dad's family and a lot of John's in my mom's family.
Once again, you've out done yourself! Oh my goodness, what I wouldn't give to talk to my Mamaw once again! The wait to see her in heaven seems a long one. Thank you JD for taking me back to simpler time. A time when I was just as at home at Mamaw and Papaws, as I was in my own home.
I agree. Milly was my favorite person in this story. I was very proud of her for standing up to Bill when she said she WAS an honest woman. She was a very proud and strong soul and raised her son to be the same. Thank you for this inspirational story.
Simpler yet the honestly most difficult times sure do have the best examples of how to live life, and also how not to. These stories are truly beautiful in both their sadness and joy. And what an incredible story teller! You get pulled in so quickly, anticipate what is next, and sometimes grieve the ending. And always learn a lesson about the human experience
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You're Welcome, I look forward to every new story, it's like a gift, every weekend. I'm having a good Saturday. I hope you are as well. I got a load of wood Friday. I've been getting some wood in the house. But first I had to listen to The Appalachian Storyteller. You're Awesome Channel is a lot of company. Due to a death in the family friend nearly seventeen months ago. Of a friend who stayed here on and off for thirty one years. I find myself alone with my two dogs. It's peaceful, I had non stop company for about twenty five years. My friend's girlfriend and my boyfriend. Sometimes I can still feel the residual energy in the house. I'm just preparing for winter.❄️ I'm looking forward to Jesus Birthday Celebration. Christmas is different now that I know and love Jesus. It's no longer about gifts to me. It's a time of giving thanks to God. I thank God for Your Channel.💯
My Mama was these absolute best at telling stories of her growing days. Mostly happy fun ones that made you laugh. And she had the best laugh ever. But some storie made you know God's grace was on her to see her live through some of her mischief. I didn't inherit her ability. My husband was a great story teller. He'd do anything to make our Grandbabies laugh. I miss them and their stories. Old age surprises us sometimes with it's creeping ways. I dont think I'm old until I look in the mirror. 😂 Thank you for another great story of Granny's. I don't live in Appalachia but my great grandparents did. We moved down to the Nashville area. But I've always loved the mountains and my grandson that lives with me does too. I hope you are recording your stories and music on CDs.
Thank you so much for sharing those memories, simply beautiful. From the time I was a teenager, folks started telling me I needed to write a book, and the past 20 years my wife has asked me to write a book. That's how this channel came to be... an outlet for my love of these stories, music, writing, and creativity. Im happy to say, I have hopes of finally writing that book in 2024. Stay tuned and thank you for your kindness and support!
I hope you do write that book. I always wanted Mama to write down her stories. When she decided she would she came down with Parkinsons and couldn't write then could barely talk. Then cancer took her. She was the epitome of grace and faith through it all. Never a complaint but plenty of gratitude of anything we did for her. We all loved and still love her so. All 6 of us. Someday I hope I have as much faith as she and pass with as much grace.
I have been a lawnmower mechanic, absolute motorcycle technician including frame straightining,also climbed trees, but now my thang is blues harmonica music and on the fly song writing, just check me out 😎👍
Your stories, your voice and narration are all so enjoyable- but also, your choice of background music fits perfectly with the stories and add a lot. Thanks for all you do.
I've just found your channel and this is the second story I've listened to. I am so relaxed and at peace by listening to your voice and your stories. Thank you!
I was born and raised in the hills and hollers of West Virginia, I wouldn’t trade that for nothing and love the great people of the state of West Virginia, West Virginia is the best kept secret!
I don’t think I have ever heard anyone tell stories better than you!!! I’m so glued to my phone when you’re telling the story, I just block everything else out!! You are the best of the best J D!!! Blessings always! ❤️✝️
So thankful for grannies like yours and her stories ,they have blessed many through your story telling . Thank you JD for sharing from Your treasure chest of memories . God bless.
I'm not sure how, but your stories get better and better! Your GIFT of writing, JDs GIFT of telling, literally makes you feel like you're there, you're a neighbor watching it play out. This channel is TRULY a package of GOD GIVEN TALENT! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us. Merry Christmas and BE BLESSED !!
Dadgummit JD, every story is outstanding. God bless my friend! Stories about family and children are beautiful. I have 6 sons and they have turned out to be better men than I am. Ain't life strange and beautiful.
Thank you Tom, btw, if you like stories like this one, be sure to check out my other channel which is all stories like this one. www.youtube.com/@theappalachiachannel
Dang, old Son, you some story teller. Just like down home. They used to tell us ghost stories that scared us to death. That way we wouldn't go out alone at night. I still won't. It was the werewolves that turned the trick. I'm subscribed. Thank you.
Lordy you have a great voice and a gift for telling a story well glad to have found your channel. You could read a phone book and make it sound great and engaging. Keep them coming this old gal in the uk appreciates a well told story that has depth and a good soul behind it.
Hey JD. I am really enjoying your stories of Appalachia and her mountain people. I fell in love with these folks when, as a boy, my dad and I would go camp on a 2 acre lot that we had in Wilkes County, NC. I grew to cherish the mountain ways and culture. I was so proud of the fact that we had the remnants of two stills on our land. Please keep your stories coming-they remind me of my boyhood in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Wilkes and Ashe counties in North Carolina.
Too me as a German it’s difficult to understand, but I love too listen and I like all the old photos,appreciate your channel, thanks 😊 She’s so beautiful ❤
Hello JD! I love it when you tell the stories from granny. It takes me back to my great grandmother, my grandmother and my mother sitting under the huge oak tree breaking beans or peeling apples and stories they would tell, but I never heard them speak a wrong word against anyone. Have a blessed weekend!
My father was a Benjamin Lawrence, his little brother, was Benjamin Luke. Both went by their middle names, or B.L. Wesson during WWII. What a beautiful house! What an inspirational story. Thank you, and a Blessed Christmas to you and your kin.
I haven't heard a good story teller in a long time. You have the right voice for stories. My grandparents told me stories of their young life ,they were from Missouri. Thankyou..
I love listening to these stories. A lost art in these lost times. Yes, I like running water, hot on demand, but I wish I could go back. Simplistic in some sense compared to today, but so much better. Honorable times…
A very down to earth story. I can not wait to hear your next story. I love stories of simple times and hard working people. You don’t need money to have a rich life.
Loved this story and your presentation. I’m hooked! And some of the stories in the comments about people’s grandmother’s has me all choked up, too. Excellent. Subscribed.
oh my goodness, what an amazing thing to say, it is truly humbling to hear things such as this and it warms my heart. Yet, I must admit there are many storytellers from my life that I sat at their feet and learned the craft from. In my mind, no one will ever match these masters.
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My Family is from the Appalachia Kentucky. I deeply regret that in my youth I was ashamed of that. However, today I absolutely Cherish 🕊 🙏 🕊 my Appalachian Heritage 🌾 and I understand how truly Blessed & Fortunate to have such Backbone of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Family History ⚒
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Always be proud of that ❤
We live and learn love
That’s called anti white indoctrination! Homeschool your children and live off the land and become as self reliant as possible teaming with likeminded folks.. it’s the only way
When we are young I think we all long for something more. But later in life you realize what you had was perfect.
I'm an Aussie, and love these stories
Thank you!
This was a heck of a story about a heck of a woman and the fine boy she raised into a man. Rest in comfort, Milly, your job was well done.
I’m so happy you enjoyed
Amen 🙏
I've cried while listening to this story. I didn't cry for more than 10 years, since I was a child, but I couldn't help it today. I was raised by my mom and my grandmother, my father left us while she was pregnant, and never looked back. We didn't have much while I was growing up, but they always worked hard and honestly, giving everything they had and could, to give me everything I needed. And they did it, I was a happy child. I never had a chance to repay my grandmother for that, she had died while I was finishing my education, but I'm now, and always will be looking after my mom, and take care for her, just like she was after me, when I was a kid. And I would give everything, even my own life for her. My father did try to contact us a few years ago, and my mom being a gentle soul was ready to see and talk to him, and I told her, if she wants, that she can, but I don't want anything to do with that man. So maybe that's why this story "hits close to home." But it's a great story, my friend. Much respect, and all the best wishes from Serbia, southeast Europe. Igor🙋😇🙏🇷🇸❤️🇺🇸🍻🌄🌅
Very nice comment, good writing ✍️. Blessings to you and your family 🙏
@ec8787 Thank you so much, all the best wishes and much respect to you too, my friend, and Blessed be.🙏🥰🌹 Cheers.🥂🌄
I teared up reading yours. ❤
@@wiesbadengera1 Aaaww, thank you so much, from my whole heart, it's not much, just a very short version of my childhood story. And you are such a nice person, thanks for a wonderful reply of support, my friend, Blessed be.🙋🤩🥰❤️🥂
I was born and raised in Williamson, WV. I have never been ashamed of where I came from. I usually was angered by how we are mostly represented by Hollywood. My family have been in this area since the 1700’s. We’re very hard workers and proud of their heritage.
Amen
Spent many of Fridays and Saturdays nights infrount of the Newspaper in williamson with my nova and cruising and racing love every minute with my people
I was born in Williamson.
I was born in Williamson.
I wasn’t born in Williamson.
My GrandPa was a famous Appalachian mountain doctor who would take care of the folks there for free and was a 32 year Navy veteran as well. Dr. Sayers.
Enjoying
God bless him.
Mine too! Granville Davis
As I stand here cooking dinner and listening to your story, my heart drift to my dads side, granny and dad. All the stories of Virginia ❤ thanks for these
This story is powerful for those who really listen
What a beautiful story. I just loved it.
Thank you ❤️
Doggone, man. You most certainly have the ability to tell a story worth listening to! With your voice and obvious great personality, I could sit by the fire and listen to you yarn for hours! Just wanted to tell you again how much I appreciate your research and hard work in relating these stories to us!
Man I appreciate that, thank you!
My Mamaw was a storyteller and passed that on to me. I would sit on the new linoleum floor at her feet in the home she was so proud of, it being the first house she ever bought and owned outright. I miss her and my Granddad so much and blessed they handed down to me their life stories andnhow to cook old fashioned food like turnip greens, soup potatoes, ramps, good brown gravy, pintos on the wood stove and fried taters and onions...so much more but i made myself hungry. Hankering for a glass of cornbread and milk😂
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Yes, cornbread and milk. Our family had one Wednesday a month that was cornbread&milk Wednesday, where you'd get your favorite porcelain bowl, had gallon cartons of buttermilk, there was whole milk and cream milk like Pet or Carnation to modify your own tastebuds, cornbread&milk Wednesday's was always fun, They'd probably have some leftovers from Tuesdays cooking just in case.
Oh I used to work at a nursing home in Tazewell TN. There was a lady there who would chant"Come to me Jesus bring me cornbread and milk!" Over and over😂❤
Millie was an honorable girl who fell for a cheat, but she didn't let him shame her... I think she was my favorite person in this story. Thanks JD 😎👍🎄
Thank you Kathy ❤️
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I too come from generations of the Kentucky area of Appalachia. I wasn't raised there either. I always romanacized living there. I visited where my great grandparents had lived. I was astonished at the poverty. No one ever told stories of not having enough to eat or lack of clothing or all the cracks in the cabins walls. They were of a stronger and more faithful generation.
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i’m bawling.
i love the folks of these mountains and im so honored to be one of them.
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16:50 "people can set their own price on themselves, and if they keep it set, folks will come up to it."
Yes, thats the bit I loved the most....
Now that's a story that could be a movie, we loved it! Mom was cheering Milly on 😂
Thank you 🤗 Jay! Tell Mom, Im happy she enjoyed it!
I absolutely agree. It is a story that I could imagine sitting down with my cup of Hot Chocolate, snuggled up in a blanket after I put my babies to bed on Lifetime. And it would be one of their best!
Merry Christmas my friend
Big Blessings to the community too!
For not shunning Millie & her son with ridiculous predjudices.
My Grandma told me a story about her life once when she came to stay with us for a week or so. She was just across the Ohio River between Ohio and West Virgina - Mom had married a fine man from Pennsylvania and they moved to West Virginia. The only problem was that Grandma was from The Old Country (Slovakia), so she started the story in English, got so caught up in her story that she switched to Slavic, which I didn't understand but didn't want to interrupt her, and then she went back to English at the end. I missed what she said in the middle, but the beginning and end was a wonderful story! Got to love Grandma stories, no matter the nationality.
Well said ❤️
Wait. Where's the rest of the story?
@@gaminawulfsdottir3253 I have no idea! I was young enough that I didn't want to possibly embarrass her so I didn't ask - and that happened about 55 or 60 years ago. If I could have one wish as to whom I would like to talk to for one day, it would be my 4 grandparents. I never knew my Dad's parents - they died before I as born. And Mom's parents spoke Slovok, which I only knew a couple of words. Mom was in another room during the conversation ( we were washing dishes), so I was never able to ask her and she has passed away several years ago. Another lost story.
I never found out! I was too young to ask because I didn't want to embarrass my Grandmother! (Mom was Russian Orthodox and Dad was Roman Catholic - talk about guilt trips!) By the time that I would have had the guts to ask, she had died. And since Mom wasn't in the room, she wouldn't have been able to tell me.
@ monica...Thank you for sharing such a precious memory ❤🎉 It's much like my Dad & Mom' beginning ✝️
Good Lord I'm 55 years old, and I haven't heard a good story told like that in a VERY long time. Just to reiterate, a VERY good story, and VERY well told! Thank you! ❤🙂👍
Thank you Mark!
Your storytelling is masterful. The tales/accounts are enchanting. Thank you for sharing your gift and hard work.
Thank you !
I miss my grandma. Stories like this take me back to mine.
I hope this story was a blessing for your heart.
Outstanding story telling; only the old mountain people can spin a yarn that will cause you shed a tear, while smiling! God Bless!
Thank you my friend
The art of storytelling is alive and well on this channel!!
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My granny was just like that one. The only thing is, when someone was falling down that big, dark hole in life, she was there to speak the truth. She was from Kentucky and a she never held back with her words. She died here in 2000, and her tombstone read, A Woman of the Mountains and she was till the end.
That's beautiful. I love it
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My maternal grandmother was among the many blessings in my life. In her arms, was my shelter from all the cares of the world. 😊 the worst thing about life is losing the people we loved and having to walk on without them. If I could have written the words on her tombstone it would be- “A Woman of Godly Countenance and Grace. Strong Woman of the vast prairie landscape, planting trees of shade and gardens of fruits, veggies and flowers of many colors- her pansies were the brightest and largest flowers that laughed in the sunshine of her care. Whenever I see one, it will remind me of her. This is written in my heart.
@KittymoreJoy That is such a beautiful and amazing tribute to your grandmother..brings tears to one’s eyes. What a treasure she must’ve been. You are truly blessed.
@@KittymoreJoy. What a beautiful remembrance of your grandmother! 🙏🏻✌🏼😊🌷🌹
A LOT of lessons to learn in that story for sure!! I feel confident in saying we sure could use more Granny's in the world these day!!
Well said my friend
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I miss mine dearly. She went home in 2004.
One of my favorites JD. Your storytelling gets better and better. We all need to remember that good comes up in the end.
Thank you Melissa!
That William/Bill naming phenomenon also works with James. I go by James, and my Dad goes by Jim. And back in the days when I was little, at least until my voice started to change, I went by Jamie.
Every male in my family is named James- every goes by their middle name
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller: I’ve also known various Davids and Daves; as well as Davy, for the youngins.
My dad is Jimmy and I’m Jamie (a girl) lol
@@JamieWaybright-vj2pw: That works. I now totally see it as utter nonsense, of course, but when I got to a certain adolescent age, I felt that 'Jamie' was very unmanly; too feminine, even, and started adamantly directing everyone to call me 'James' from that point forward. It was around that same age when ‘Mommy’ and ‘Daddy’ was embarrassing and no longer acceptable, and almost on a dime, morphed into just ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’.
From thence, hither and thither, I’ve met some very masculine men named Jamie, explaining to me in the most effective manner, specifically speaking, BY EXAMPLE, just how exceedingly foolish and utterly idiotic just such a line of imbecilic gender attribution thinking that this naming ideation ABSOLUTELY was.
Love all the old photos
Thank you ❤️
Thanks JD, I could sit and listen to you tell Grannies stories all day, it’s like being transported to another time and place. 😊
Thank you Victoria, I do my best to breathe life into these stories
You do a wonderful job of that JD. I live in Tasmania Australia and have never been to America but feel I know some parts of it just from your stories, have a bit of a fondness now for Appalachia mountains, so thanks again 😊🙏🏼
I hear ya I just close my eyes and imagine im there wit the people
Another beautiful story. Thank you, my multi-talented friend. Your storytelling is like a charm. A good charm.
I sure miss those days. I grew up in the foothills of the Appalachians and listening to these stories bring it home. ❤ And there are a lot of Williams in my dad's family and a lot of John's in my mom's family.
Very good story. Kept me captivated from start to finish.😊
Thank you!
Another great story, just proves that a mother's love is the strongest no matter the circumstances.
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Once again, you've out done yourself! Oh my goodness, what I wouldn't give to talk to my Mamaw once again! The wait to see her in heaven seems a long one. Thank you JD for taking me back to simpler time. A time when I was just as at home at Mamaw and Papaws, as I was in my own home.
I feel the same and I do my best to keep memories from a bygone era and the spirit of folks who we loved alive in our hearts and minds.
I love your stories, the way you present them and the nice way you talk. Keep em coming
thank you!
I agree. Milly was my favorite person in this story. I was very proud of her for standing up to Bill when she said she WAS an honest woman. She was a very proud and strong soul and raised her son to be the same. Thank you for this inspirational story.
Thank you 🙏
Simpler yet the honestly most difficult times sure do have the best examples of how to live life, and also how not to. These stories are truly beautiful in both their sadness and joy. And what an incredible story teller! You get pulled in so quickly, anticipate what is next, and sometimes grieve the ending. And always learn a lesson about the human experience
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Thanks!
Thank you so much, you just made my morning ❤️
This was an amazingly beautiful thoughtful story.God bless the woman for standing up when the man was unable to do so
Thank you!
An Awesome and
Fascinating Story!
Full of Wisdom.
Told by a Master Storyteller.
Thank you so much Victoria, you always are so generous and kind, I always look forward to your comments. I hope you are having a blessed Saturday!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller
You're Welcome,
I look forward to every new story,
it's like a gift, every weekend.
I'm having a good Saturday.
I hope you are as well.
I got a load of wood Friday.
I've been getting some wood
in the house.
But first I had to listen to
The Appalachian Storyteller.
You're Awesome Channel is
a lot of company.
Due to a death in the family friend
nearly seventeen months ago.
Of a friend who stayed here on
and off for thirty one years.
I find myself alone with my two
dogs.
It's peaceful, I had non stop company
for about twenty five years.
My friend's girlfriend and my boyfriend.
Sometimes I can still feel the residual
energy in the house.
I'm just preparing for winter.❄️
I'm looking forward to Jesus Birthday
Celebration.
Christmas is different now that I
know and love Jesus.
It's no longer about gifts to me.
It's a time of giving thanks to God.
I thank God for Your Channel.💯
My Mama was these absolute best at telling stories of her growing days. Mostly happy fun ones that made you laugh. And she had the best laugh ever. But some storie made you know God's grace was on her to see her live through some of her mischief. I didn't inherit her ability. My husband was a great story teller. He'd do anything to make our Grandbabies laugh. I miss them and their stories. Old age surprises us sometimes with it's creeping ways. I dont think I'm old until I look in the mirror. 😂
Thank you for another great story of Granny's. I don't live in Appalachia but my great grandparents did. We moved down to the Nashville area. But I've always loved the mountains and my grandson that lives with me does too. I hope you are recording your stories and music on CDs.
Thank you so much for sharing those memories, simply beautiful. From the time I was a teenager, folks started telling me I needed to write a book, and the past 20 years my wife has asked me to write a book. That's how this channel came to be... an outlet for my love of these stories, music, writing, and creativity. Im happy to say, I have hopes of finally writing that book in 2024. Stay tuned and thank you for your kindness and support!
I hope you do write that book. I always wanted Mama to write down her stories. When she decided she would she came down with Parkinsons and couldn't write then could barely talk. Then cancer took her. She was the epitome of grace and faith through it all. Never a complaint but plenty of gratitude of anything we did for her. We all loved and still love her so. All 6 of us. Someday I hope I have as much faith as she and pass with as much grace.
I was hypnotized by this story. Amazing and beautiful and sad at times story! Thank you.
This warms my heart to read this :) Thank you.
I tei stores through music, blues harmonica to be exact, it's my gift to everyone
I have been a lawnmower mechanic, absolute motorcycle technician including frame straightining,also climbed trees, but now my thang is blues harmonica music and on the fly song writing, just check me out 😎👍
Thank you so much, that was the best Appalachian tell that I have heard.
You have a very easy voice to hear...
Thank you Deborah, have a blessed day!
Your stories, your voice and narration are all so enjoyable- but also, your choice of background music fits perfectly with the stories and add a lot. Thanks for all you do.
The music is very important to me, it’s an equal part of the story
Agree
Thank You Brother GOD bless you and your family... ✌️
Amen brother, blessing to you your family as well
Man you have a way of telling these stories that just put us right there in it. You were blessed with a great ability my friend
Thanks so much Drew! I appreciate your kindness my friend
You're such a good storyteller, its easy to hang on to every word.
Thank you so much Bonnie!
I've just found your channel and this is the second story I've listened to. I am so relaxed and at peace by listening to your voice and your stories. Thank you!
Welcome! Glad to have you ❤️
Love your stories. Makes me homesick.
Thank you 😊
I was born and raised in the hills and hollers of West Virginia, I wouldn’t trade that for nothing and love the great people of the state of West Virginia, West Virginia is the best kept secret!
Amen
That was a very beautiful story, I will be back to hear some more, thanks so much for sharing. The narration was perfection too.
Thank you so much my friend. Have a blessed day.
I love these stories and the way you tell them thank u
Thank you ❤️
What a lovely story. And told so well. ❤
Thank you Libby ❤️
A very interesting tale for sure.
Thanks!
I don’t think I have ever heard anyone tell stories better than you!!! I’m so glued to my phone when you’re telling the story, I just block everything else out!! You are the best of the best J D!!!
Blessings always! ❤️✝️
Thank you so much for your kindness, always a blessing ❤️
Wow, what an outstanding storyteller you are. 👏 This story brought me to tears, happy ones.
Thank you! I love hecklefish too :)
So thankful for grannies like yours and her stories ,they have blessed many through your story telling .
Thank you JD for sharing from
Your treasure chest of memories .
God bless.
Thank you Nonnie ❤️
I am so glad I found this Channel and have spent the entire day catching up on things I've missed here.. 10 November 2024 Veterans Day. ❤😊
We are so glad to have you here. Maggie make yourself right at home.
Ive watched several today and this is my favorite. Profound
There’s a powerful message in this story
I love Grannie"s stories and your take on them.
Thank you 🙏
I love your stories. Thank you.
thank you so much!
This is the first time i came across this channel i love it thank you very much i will definitely listen as much as i can thank you !!
Welcome!
Wow, the Lord works in mysterious ways doesn't he? 😍
Amen!
As always…. Best story & teller EVER!!!!!
Thank you amber ❤️!
I'm not sure how, but your stories get better and better! Your GIFT of writing, JDs GIFT of telling, literally makes you feel like you're there, you're a neighbor watching it play out. This channel is TRULY a package of GOD GIVEN TALENT!
Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us.
Merry Christmas and BE BLESSED !!
Thank you Stephanie, that's so sweet and kind of you. I hope you are having a blessed day
What a great soothing story. I love it, thank you.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
Dadgummit JD, every story is outstanding. God bless my friend!
Stories about family and children are beautiful. I have 6 sons and they have turned out to be better men than I am. Ain't life strange and beautiful.
Thank you Tom, btw, if you like stories like this one, be sure to check out my other channel which is all stories like this one. www.youtube.com/@theappalachiachannel
Dang, old Son, you some story teller. Just like down home. They used to tell us ghost stories that scared us to death. That way we wouldn't go out alone at night. I still won't. It was the werewolves that turned the trick. I'm subscribed. Thank you.
Welcome! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with us
Lovey voice of the story narrator.
Thank you 😊
Great story about a awesome woman/mother who raised a fine son. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it Brian
Great story .You tell a good tale with fine details
Thank you kindly!
I always seem to catch a brand new appreciation for JD's stories with each telling.
Thanks so much for that my friend
Lordy you have a great voice and a gift for telling a story well glad to have found your channel. You could read a phone book and make it sound great and engaging. Keep them coming this old gal in the uk appreciates a well told story that has depth and a good soul behind it.
Thank you so much Miss Sue!
Hey JD. I am really enjoying your stories of Appalachia and her mountain people. I fell in love with these folks when, as a boy, my dad and I would go camp on a 2 acre lot that we had in Wilkes County, NC. I grew to cherish the mountain ways and culture. I was so proud of the fact that we had the remnants of two stills on our land. Please keep your stories coming-they remind me of my boyhood in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Wilkes and Ashe counties in North Carolina.
Thanks Mark!
That's the most beautiful story that I've ever heard. What a truly wonderful person Milly was; tears.
❤❤❤❤ I love how you included the simple wonderful plan of salvation into this story. Love the story too.❤❤❤❤
Thank you this is one of my all-time favorite stories
I’m in northwestern NC. Thank you for such a wonderful story. Magnificent story tellin’ !
Thank you so much!
Too me as a German it’s difficult to understand, but I love too listen and I like all the old photos,appreciate your channel, thanks 😊
She’s so beautiful ❤
Thank you ❤️
❤❤❤😊😅loved this story and loved that old house they kept showing as Granny spoke...love love old wooden houses...🎉
Thank you! By the way- the old house is from cades cove in the smoky mountains
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That was beautiful!
I'm not tearing up . . .🥹
That’s a powerful message here
These stories are amazing!!!!
Glad you like them!
Great story... Great story telling!
Thank you Kelly!
Wonderful story as always!!! And happy Easter to you and yours 💙🙏 love Julie south Africa 💚
Hello JD! I love it when you tell the stories from granny. It takes me back to my great grandmother, my grandmother and my mother sitting under the huge oak tree breaking beans or peeling apples and stories they would tell, but I never heard them speak a wrong word against anyone.
Have a blessed weekend!
Thank you Willow, enjoy your Saturday
I'm from tennessee and that was a great story
Thank you Terry!
My father was a Benjamin Lawrence, his little brother, was Benjamin Luke. Both went by their middle names, or B.L. Wesson during WWII.
What a beautiful house! What an inspirational story. Thank you, and a Blessed Christmas to you and your kin.
Merry Christmas 🎄
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller😅
What a very fine story to start the day. Thank you for telling it as only you could
Thank you Janet!
Wonderful, wonderful story. Val, Australia
Thank you so much !!
I just love these stories. I can’t wait for the next one. I can be having a bad day and after these stories I feel better.
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Awsome Story, Awsome Mother ,an SON. GOD Bless All !!!❤❤❤
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I haven't heard a good story teller in a long time. You have the right voice for stories. My grandparents told me stories of their young life ,they were from Missouri. Thankyou..
Thank you 🙏
I love listening to these stories. A lost art in these lost times. Yes, I like running water, hot on demand, but I wish I could go back. Simplistic in some sense compared to today, but so much better. Honorable times…
I am very proud of my Appalachian heritage being born in Pikeville, KY. And raised out in the county in the creeks and hollers.
amen brother
A very down to earth story. I can not wait to hear your next story. I love stories of simple times and hard working people. You don’t need money to have a rich life.
Thank you Robert!
Beautiful story ❤❤❤
Thank you! 🙂
Wow!! I loved that story. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much my friend, have a blessed day
Thank you for sharing a beautiful story!
Thank you! Theres a powerful message in this story
Wonderful story with many a lesson to be learned .
amen
Loved this story and your presentation. I’m hooked! And some of the stories in the comments about people’s grandmother’s has me all choked up, too. Excellent. Subscribed.
Welcome to the channel my friend ❤️
I love these stories so educational.
Thank you Lisa (btw... I was a public school teacher for 23 years, so I try to be entertaining while educating :)
I truly believe you are the finest story teller in the entire world , no one can even come close .
oh my goodness, what an amazing thing to say, it is truly humbling to hear things such as this and it warms my heart. Yet, I must admit there are many storytellers from my life that I sat at their feet and learned the craft from. In my mind, no one will ever match these masters.
Absolutely loved this!!!
Thank you!