Hey ya’ll, I’m Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm
Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you’ll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile.
There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you’re here.
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Thank you for sharing, Jess. I have been feeling very overwhelmed lately, I needed to hear this today. That peace that passes understanding will bring us through.
Speaking of heavy blankets, if you aren't good at visualization like Jess describes, get yourself a weighted blanket. There is really something to that sensation of weight or pressure on you. Best sleep ever.
Also the running from the cows so legit we have several beef cattle and when have several calves and u are the one with the feed u got move quick bc they get that head in the bucket it's all over and they could get u down and hurt u. Also can be intimidating when we feed hay in winter time hard get the net wrap off and them not tackling u in the process.
Anyone who isn't intimidated by a 1000 pound animal is an idiot! They can accidentally step on you and change your life!!! That's a big deal!!!
I love the last part of this !!
The Dooley's Of Michigan Have a BLESSED Day
It’s 12 am where I am now, watching this. I wish I was sleeping but I can’t. It was a no good very rotten day and I feel so… bad. So, I’m up prepping strawberries instead of sleeping and I turned this on to listen to your sweet voice while I work. I had no idea how much it would help me feel better. Thank you for sharing your peace
Thanks! Funny & touching. The cattle seem to enjoy the sprint.
I deliberately don’t watch the news it steals my peace of mind. I might not be completely up to date about what is happening in the world but I have an awareness of most things going on, and that’s enough, I’m not going to resolve a war by troubling my mind, I know enough to pray for the people involved. If everyone in the world made sure everything around them was sorted out and cared for there wouldn’t be any worries everyone would be fine but clearly some people do not do that, I wonder how many of those people are mothers?
What a great video!
Whether it's necessary or not Jess it's certainly entertaining watching you run from or with the cows to feed them….lol…
Praise God! Thank you for your prayers and sharing your thoughts! Let us all remember the words of Jesus found in John 6:63, "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life." Let us confess the word of God over our circumstances and boldly proclaim that we're not running out, we're running over in Jesus' name! He will meet ALL our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Also, confess Job 5:19-27 over your household
"He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.
Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth.
Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.
Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good."
Fear is respectful. People fear bulls but cows kill far more people especially cows which have just calved. If you feel safer just put the troughs on other side of fence, just lean over the fence.
I enjoyed this video a lot. Thanks for sharing your savoring.♥️ I laughed out loud at your explanation of the running.
You made this old woman laugh tonight!!! Boy, you can run!!! GOD continue to bless you Jess. This year was the first time I don't have a garden. So many things happened Jess. I turned to Jesus and I realized I needed to get more grounded in HIM this year. HE has been and will continue to help me. Getting old doesn't help much and getting COVID almost did me in. Terrible compost this year and all our plants died. Then the rest of the family caught COVID and helping them through it took all my strength. It's been a whirlwind of family and friends passing away and tons of sadness on top of it all. No rain and days of 100 degree weather, to hot for me to garden. But…GOD is good and HE has been opening doors for other ways to put food in the pantry, freezer and fridge. Amen! Thank you for your videos young woman and you still have tons of energy to run like a 16 year old in a race, lol.
Blanket of peace. Jess! So poetic. I love this.♥️
Great video Jess!
Intresting I do something similar but verbal .I just say Be Peace. I'm also an old hippee, lol. Might have something to do with it ..
"Let there be peace on earth" was always a comforting hymn .
I'm not at all religious, but peace doesn't care .
Hey Jess emu oil is a great healer – comes from a large flightless (and mischievous) bird, native to Australia – you pronounce it eeem-you. Love your moo sprints – think someone should video your cow running (and maybe squealing) over a couple of weeks, speed it up and edit it into a short – just something to bring us all joy! lol 🙂
Jess, you running from the heifers got me to smile again! Thank you for that. You keep on doing what you find heals those around you. Take care.
Happiness is a choice.
As you said cows are herd animals. You are part of the heard. The faster you run the faster they will run after you. I do understand they are big and heavy and will push and bump against you. Mabe put a little food down just outside the gate then walk to the big feeder with the rest whilst the cows eat the bit by the gate. May not work but just a thought.
Thank you