Transparency always costs something, and I refuse to take the stance of talking you OUT of homesteading because of how hard it is. So I’m going to get real, be honest, and tell you how worth it this life really is.
I’ve been invited to join this collab today to talk about the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY of homesteading by Wholesome Roots Farmstead.
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AMEN.
Thank you for this! ❤️
I wish there was a way to tap like multiple time.
Best tour yet! It is a pleasure to see your light shine. Thanks for your honesty.
Thank you for putting the word Homestead in my vocabulary. It has given my life true direction and peace.
Best Video I've seen of Roots & Rescue, yet. So humbling and heart-wrenching. Such an intimate look at the heart of Jess whom I, like so many others, have come to love so much with her vast knowledge of gardening that over-flows into not just her love for God & her Family & friends, but all creatures on her Farm. Congratulations Jess on your book. I'm sure many of us would-be gardeners will find it just as insightful as all those others who will benefit from your vast knowledge of gardening, even though you haven't been doing it for too many years, yet. God Bless You & your Family and your Roots & Rescue Farm.
Thank you for blessing me and so many.
Just got 3 patty pan squash off today, thanks for the honesty
Wow… this is beautiful. Thank you always for inspiring awe in me through your garden.
This video popped up for me today and I thank you for making it! It's such a blessing this morning.
Love this video. Love all your videos but this on really touched me.
This is so beautiful. So glad I found your channel a couple years ago. Thank you so much for sharing all that you’ve shared. Although I have never spoken to you all, the Hollars, Art and Bri or any others I follow I really feel such a connection to you all. Especially you aha. I actually fan girl over you guys. Just thank you, God bless..
You had me sobbing. I would love to hear your unedited rambling. God lets us see how fragile life is so we feel our need for each other and Him. You are a role model moma.
This really hits home love it!!
YouTube just suggested this wonderful vintage video. I'm all caught up on my R&R, (Um, not rest & relaxation), but craving your content. What fun it is to see you only two years ago! You have come such a long way in a short time. It's a beautiful life you live and share. Thank you!
This video legitimately made me tear up. I love it.
Jess and Miah I discovered YouTube and your channel during this time of stress for the world and our country. I believe it was Hod that directed me towards you and I am thankful for that guidance.
I retreat to R&R for sanity, beauty and hope.
Thank you for reflecting Christ Jesus and His Love to everyone that tunes in. You have been a lifeline of love during this dark time.
May our God continue to bless you and shine His Light through your life and family.
Jess, only God could have me watching every video on your channel I can for almost a year and tonight being the first time this one came across my suggestions. This is the most beautiful video of yours I’ve seen. I felt this one deeply. Closing in on my first year of homesteading, and largely because of you, I look at the beautiful in my shortcomings and give myself grace in my learning experiences. I have felt lazy and unqualified at times. I poured my heart into my garden and had a very small harvest with many failures. But the lessons I’ve learned and how much deeper God has drawn me in have been indescribable. This life is so incredibly hard but beautiful and totally worth it. Bless you and your family ♥️
I thank you for this video, it has me looking at those things in myself!!
yes! All the ugly is good
Thank you for your humility and joy. I appreciate your take on things.
Beautiful
What an amazing lesson such a true blessing you are
After the week I have just had I needed this so badly! Thank you God for putting Jess into mine and my childrens lives.