You are not poor You are so wealthy only your wealth is not in the material. Your wealth is in the Lord, having your children healthy and happy and basic needs taken care of. Your resourcefulness is to be commended and always finding a way through all the challenges. Love your new home♥️
Retired mortgage underwriter here. Zero down loans are available under a variety of programs. They can be federal, state or local and have varying qualifying requirements. If the first lender says no, keep calling. Many lenders don’t bother because they might not be as profitable so try the larger financial institutions first. Income requirements can be met by any income source that is “stable”. If your income is from something other than wages verified with paystubs and W2s, typically you will need to prove stability with 2 years tax returns. There are sometimes exceptions like she mentioned 6 months check copies. She most likely had to prove her child support would continue for three years minimum with a copy of her divorce papers. She also mentioned she had excellent credit. To summarize, you can purchase a home with zero down as long as you have good credit, stable income and a can-do attitude. The savings requirement for 2 months payments cash reserves is not always necessary to qualify but you would be wise to require it of yourself. A good place to start is by taking a first time homebuyer course. You can find one in your area by googling first time homebuyer class. You can also google zero down mortgage loans.
@@pamellasmith2503 A very good place to start is by attending a first time homebuyer program in your area. You should be able to find one by googling it. You can also google zero down homebuyer’s program.
@@pamellasmith2503 A very good place to start is by taking a first time homebuyer class. You should be able to find one in your area by googling first time homebuyer class. You can also google zero down home loans.
Start calling mortgage lenders/loan officers. Or google some websites and check them out to see how you feel about them. Call local places if you'd like a lender you can meet with in person. You can do it!
Im so thankful you got the house! If you have any suggestions for healthy, frugal meals, please do share them sometime! Also, praying your channel flourishes and can bring a little income for you!
Yes! Please share your miracles with us…it is so encouraging. I’ll share a small story. One day many years ago I was driving to work (a 9-5) and noticed everyone that I passed in their cars, on their way to work, seemed to have either a sad, mad, frustrated, bored, distracted look on their faces. So I started to bless them as I passed them. I would say “God Bless you” or “I hope you have a blessed day” (out loud by myself in my car😊) I then approached a 4 way stop and I looked at the car opposite that stopped and noticed his license plate read “BLESS U”!! I couldn’t believe it and I still fell blessed to this day!!! ❤
Aww, I love it!! That's an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing! Ok, I'll start working on writing down the miracles I want to share. My biggest holdup with videos I want to do is being scared that I'll do them and then remember the following week another story or piece of the story I forgot to share. But I gotta just do it anyway. God bless YOU!
Thank you for sharing your story! I really appreciate it. I'm going to be praying for your family. As I continue to watch your videos I'll keep an eye out for what to pray for, but in the meantime I'll be praying for your own encouragement and strength since you have a lot of people leaning on you, and that God will continue to provide for you financially.
@@graceshahri3872 Aww, thank you! This means a lot to me. I've had the best month financially I've ever had since my ex stopped working and paying support 2 years ago, so your prayers are working!
I remember I went to the bank, after being widowed. I need a mortgage to buy a home.. The bankman looked at my papers, I had not received any widowers pension yet, just the child benefit from the state. Well your circumstances are dire, but they will not be forever, I will approve you. I got a job, a second job and for a decade I bought run down flats, houses and townhouses. Lived in them, did them up, and sold them for a profit. Until I built my own house in the woods of Norway in 2018. The most important thing for me was that the homes I bought was in the same shool district, so the boys had the same environment. Even if we moved 5 times in 10 years.🙂 You are doing great, I was thinking when you are tellling about the berries and other harvest you have - make jams, People love to buy farmfresh food, from fresh fruits and vegetables to eggs. I buy from local farmers here. Some have a makeshift store at their farm, some a self service stand and some delivers on my doorstep. My second job, which I still have, is as a board member in a building association. Back then I was the chairman, but I have stepped down, less responsibility and stress. Nice extra money.
Thank you for sharing your story! What an incredible mom you've been to keep going after the death of your husband. I love that you fixed up houses. I think that would be fun and have considered it but haven't been that brave yet. And that's so awesome you built your house in the woods of Norway! I bet it's gorgeous there.
So great that you are giving God the glory that He deserves. People need to hear what God does for his children. Ty for being bold! You are amazing. Continue spreading Gods love.
Marci. Great story. Good for you. You will be ok. It will be difficult at times, but what life isn’t. My mother bought a house “finally” when I was 15 years old. This was back in the early 70’s, they weren’t giving loans to single mothers back then. The first house she bought, was in a field, dirty as can be. She had 3 children and no family to help her. I think the secret to her success is she had a “can do “ attitude always. Believed in God hand three kids that loved her as much as she loved us. She made lots of sacrifices . As time went on she bought 2 other little houses. She was thrifty as can be. I am so thankful for the way my mother raised us and she always loved us. It was always a team effort in our house. My mother lived to be 97 years old and always a single woman w/kids. Thank your for your story .
I came across this channel at random. I would like to think that I was sent here to get inspiration and encouragement so that I may make a move I have been struggling with for a while. You are a warrior! Please pray for me.
Try a rescue mission or church food pantry to get extra food plus they also have toiletries. You are an awesome mom. Everyone should share these videos to help her out!
You are so beautiful, from the inside out. I can see it in your children's faces. God bless you, from one single mom (starting my own homestead journey!) to another.
Wow, that is so sweet of you. Single mom's homesteading don't have much extra money, so that is super generous of you. Yay for starting your own homestead journey! You got this!
Thank you. I hope I don't regret sharing. And I don't know if it makes people feel uncomfortable. But I feel like I can't help people unless I share the exact details and numbers. Someone can say they didn't have much money, but then I still see them eating out and going to Disney and I wonder if their "not much money" is the same as me. Or if their potty-training experience is the same as mine and details are helpful for that. So thank you for saying that cause I wasn't sure.
Hi, it was very interesting to hear about you and your family. You must be a strong woman. Your story is so similar to ours. My mother became a widow at the age of 41, then she had 9 children. With the help of her faith in God and with the help of good friends, she bought a house and raised the children herself. When the children got older, they helped with money and many practical things. This was in the 60s. I wish you all the best for the future! It will be bright and good !
I had a home as a single mom on low income. I had a steady income and great credit. Please don’t think because you’re single that you can’t meet your goal of home ownership. It may not been have a mansion but it was a well loved home. ❤
I admire your resilience and honesty raise your children with the knowledge you have done your best they will learn the good fight with the strength that one needs to succeed ❤
What an inspiring story!! Isn't wonderful to see God move in a mighty way?!! I can't help but stand in awe of Him!! Congratulations on your home!! You have a beautiful family!! Prayers for the future ahead!! God Bless!!
God is good all the time. You are an exceptional person. I love your uplifting channel. Not that it’s any of my business, ,but I’m so proud of the way you navigate and pivot through life. I’m also nudged to pray for the kids dad. What a mess he must be in. You all need a miracle there too.
You are an inspiration. I am a single mom with a story similar to yours. Thank you so much for doing these videos and sharing your journey. You give me such hope!
There's nothing wrong with reusing foil and baggies. I do it too because it saves money, and there's no reason to throw them away all the time, depending on what you've had in them. We don't eat as healthy as you but I do cook from scratch. Noodles tonight. 😊
Yep, you're right! Nothing wrong with that. I think it's the thought that makes it feel wrong. Like, "We're almost out of foil and I can't buy more" and stressing about it. Instead of just, "No worries, I'll keep using this piece." Sometimes I have good thoughts and it doesn't bother me and other times it's one more thing that reminds me of how poor we are and I just want to cry. Hope your noodles turned out great!
@@singlemomonafarm the noodles were good. Thank you. I had a pastor once who always said poor was a state of mind. Do we have extra money right now? No. Are we poor? Not at all.
You & your children are an inspiration . You are a strong woman. I hope your RUclips Channel grows and you should also do Tik Tok. People will love your story & videos . Please keep them coming .
You are such a strong woman. Your family must be so proud of you. Things don't always work out how we want them to and you just have to come up with a plan B.
Wonderful video. It's brutal sometimes being a single mom, but God's blessings were abundant. I was looking at your Sunflowers and thought maybe you could have a flower and/or plant stand. Sell bunches of flowers, plant plugs, plants, and volunteer bushes and trees. God bless you on your adventure.
@@singlemomonafarm I’m in the Columbia area and it’s super hot this year. My garden is suffering but I’m getting a few things. Love blueberries and I had two bushes at my last house that yielded a lot. No success at the property but I do have figs, peaches and muscadines.
There’s supplies in your pantry, vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, that works well for cleaning and even brushing teeth 😊 also if you’re feeling creative making your own soap and laundry soap is very economical.. I enjoy the challenge of making things so that’s how I know 🫣😂
Yes, you're right! Great ideas, thanks! I do use baking soda for cleaning but haven't made my own soap yet. It's always been on my list of things to do... It does sound like a fun challenge.
You have such an interesting story, are so succesful and you're such a very strong woman! I'm SO proud of you! God does provide!! I homeschooled my only child and what a wonderful experience it was. Especially to be home with her, to enjoy her every day. What a gift it was. She thrived and enjoyed everything! I love your house, yard, and lovely family. Great videos! Bless eacj of you!! Please keep sharing with us. 🥰
God Bless you for doing what you do for your children. Things will get better. I’m sorry that your marriage didn’t work out. Being a mom for one child is hard enough, having 10 kids, you are my hero!! I’ll be praying for you for continue being blessed. Getting any from the government that you can get help, take it!!! Also, if you are LDS, ask your Bishop, he will help. I have good friends that are LDS and they’ve needed help. Don’t let anyone make you feel bad, they don’t know your story. God bless you!! ❤
You've done amazingly well, I have 9 children and so I know you are doing brilliantly and working hard. I pray for you to be able to stay there with your children. God bless you all.
God is so good,I feel for you,I’m single as well,not always easy,God is with use he is always faithful,best wishes to you and your family,will be praying for you
Your stories are a blessing as God intended them to be. I am really enjoying your channel and how you have faced so many challenges and overcome with God's help. You are meant to be here.. I have had 2 channels come up on my feed or been recommended this week, both Christian channels it is not a coincidence. Anna In Ohio
Everyone, please "like" her video and feed the algorithms to help her channel be seen by more viewers. The more views, the better for her and her family.
You are a brave women to start your life over again with 10 kids. Be proud of everything you accomplish, as we don’t know how strong and brave we can be until we have to. Your kids will learn things that will help them in later years that otherwise they might not of. There was 10 of us kids also and we helped my parents with expenses when we could. Every summer break from school we picked strawberries when they worked the fields. From elementary school and until I was 60 I worked. Only when I got laid off one year, or was on maternity leave, twice, were the times I didn’t work. I got my good work ethic from it. I also learned how to budget and save for what I needed. Much love to you and your kids. You got this!
Your video is inspiring! My husband and I totally feel that God opened the dogs for our little over 5 acres, here in West Point, Ca. The paperwork seemed to be endless but it all came through with no difficulty. We got our loan from my husband’s VA. We had to put down a down, but was surprised when we got it all back plus a little more. What a blessing that was. We were able to put a generator in with it. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for your time. God Bless❤
Bless you and your family! Super big in awe of you and how you manage your household and all the kiddos by yourself. Not my business but I feel a bit angry towards your ex husband hearing that he kept some of the stimulus money and all that you had to sell and scrape together to move and get a good place for you and the kiddos. Not my business BUT bothers me for you and the kiddos. I love you videos and you allowing us inside to see your family. You all are so sweet. Annnd your planning skills are superb!
jennifertheobald9823.... I feel it's ok that her Ex kept some of the stimulus $ cause I went through a similar experience. But, God blessed me later in ways that repaid all I lost plus some. God always provides for His children. It all works out and forgiveness is the key. 🙂
You're so right! God always provides for his children. I love that you saw that god blessed you later in ways that repaid all you lost plus some. That's incredible! And amazing that you noticed it. That's what makes more miracles come is when we recognize His hand in it. I wonder if I was later repaid all plus some. I never stopped to think about it before, but I think I was! The next year I filed taxes by myself and got all of stimulus #3 which was a lot. And just considering I got all the kids and my mental health and ability to make a great life for ourselves and he has none of those things, I came out the winner. I've always felt sorry for him.
@@singlemomonafarm What a wonderful example you are of living a victorious life, not a victim life. (Although I will not assume what you feel like, but your videos and attitude are inspiring.)
@@singlemomonafarm I had a friend that went through a similar situation although she only had 5 children 😊 she was also a stay at home mother although she did not have secondary schooling or drive. Her husband started changing slowly. He was later diagnosed with Schizophrenia. He was in and out of hospitals. They would get his medication regulated and after a bit he would feel like he didn't need it anymore and stop taking it. I have a degree in Substance use disorder and we briefly went over Mental health and basically which came first a drug addition or mental health that was never diagnosed and was being self medicated. It is a very narrow line. I am not saying your husband used drugs by the way. My point is one of my teachers has a son who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and did use. However, right before I graduated she came to class and something was different. The weight had been lifted off her shoulders. They had a new medication and I want to say it was a shot that they get once a month. She said it gave her back her son! I do not know what your ex-husband is going through but they are doing so much in that field that there is hope. And hopefully later in life if you and your children feel having a relationship with him would be good you would be able to do so. Being a single mom is difficult but you get a big shiny star Marcie! You are so full of grace and your love of God shines through everything you do! You are an inspiration to a lot of woman! Stay Blessed!
@@rachaelsupadventures Thank you for sharing! I don't know what my exhusband is going through either or what they're doing to help him. None of his family can get any information since he won't sign to share. Right now they are not even letting his brothers in to visit him. But thank you for saying there is hope. Thank you for your sweet words and encouragement. I was feeling a bit down today with so much to do after returning from helping my mom across the country and wishing life were a bit easier. Your words cheered me up. Thank you!
I love your attitude and the things you are teaching your children. May the Lord continue to bless your family. I hope your channel continues to grow and bring in some income for you. Are there things you really need that your viewers could gift you with? You could do an Amazon wish list and if people feel led to bless you they could.
Aww, you're so sweet! Probably pajamas for my little boys! Tonight they reminded me again that they didn't have any that fit. They are the same size and it's hard coming up with clothes for both of them. I used to be able to pass them down (they are 2 years apart), but the younger one has caught up to the older one. One is 8 and the other is 10 and they both wear size 10 (there's not really size 9 anyway.) I will look into Amazon wish list. Someone else suggested it but I hadn't heard about it and haven't looked into it yet. I really don't want people giving me things; I'm so ready to provide for ourselves! But I do understand this is just my season to accept and it won't be forever. And I know from when my husband had that good job for 3 years and we did secret santa for other families and were able to help others it was super fun. So I also don't want to deny people the opportunity to serve.
@@singlemomonafarm at multiple times in my single mom journey (it's been over 10 years now) I have been blessed by amazing friends who helped pay for my daughter's private Christian school (public schools where I live are unsafe and awful, we struggled through them for two years before taking a leap of faith out), gave us money for food, helped pay my lawyer (it took ten years to get divorced due to child abuse that took place), gave me a car, I could go on. If you are like I was, the thought of being dependent on others is so unpalatable you would rather do almost anything to avoid it. But here is what I have learned - one of the biggest ways God shows his love to us is through the people he brings into our lives to help us and bless us. Yes, it can be humbling, but the best humans are humble and gracious. You are becoming more of the person God made you to be. And in more recent years, I have had the good fortune of being in a position to help others. And it is one of the most amazing, joy filled experiences to be able to be on the other side of the giving, to be a part of what God is doing here on Earth! Knowing what it is like to be in need has helped me to be a more compassionate and thoughtful giver as well. So do not worry too much about accepting gifts. You are right, it will only be for a season. :)
I appreciate how open you are about your experiences with divorce and your ex’s mental health. Those can be difficult topics for some families to discuss. Do you have an Etsy shop for your curriculum or a link to where we can purchase it? I would also love something like maybe a homesteading for beginners ebook or tips for frugal living. I have a dream to be able to grow our food, but I’m not a talented gardener like you are. I bet there are lots of people who might not be homeschooling and may not necessarily need curriculum, but would still be inspired by your story and love to purchase an ebook, cookbook, or budget tips on gardening or homemaking from you, too.
Thank you for your kind words. Yes my website link for my curriculum is singlemomonafarm.com/digital-products-2/ Thanks for asking! Haha, I'm not a talented gardener either, but that made me feel good. I just have confidence if I throw some seeds in the ground they will grow, which isn't always the case but it's fun to try. I love your ideas! I would love to work on an ebook of some sort. That would be cool. Thank you for encouraging me to do so. I'll start thinking about that and what I'd write. It sounds fun.
I have venmo @marcie-holladay-1. Or you can give a super thanks but RUclips takes some of the money. I'm working on getting a PO box later in the month when I go to the town that has a post office nearby. Or you can email me for my address. Thank you so much!
Yes, they got good grades scholarships and some grants through FAFSA. Anything that isn't covered they work and pay for themselves. I'm not too nosey with their finances, but I think most of the 4 have gotten half scholarships when they first applied as homeschool graduates (and no real transcript) and then full scholarships after their first year and proven that they can get straight A's. Then FAFSA has been extra grant money to help with housing and books. I'm so proud of them! I wasn't sure how they'd afford it either but they've always figured it out and done their best. And God has provided for them.
You are not poor
You are so wealthy only your wealth is not in the material. Your wealth is in the Lord, having your children healthy and happy and basic needs taken care of. Your resourcefulness is to be commended and always finding a way through all the challenges. Love your new home♥️
Retired mortgage underwriter here. Zero down loans are available under a variety of programs. They can be federal, state or local and have varying qualifying requirements. If the first lender says no, keep calling. Many lenders don’t bother because they might not be as profitable so try the larger financial institutions first. Income requirements can be met by any income source that is “stable”. If your income is from something other than wages verified with paystubs and W2s, typically you will need to prove stability with 2 years tax returns. There are sometimes exceptions like she mentioned 6 months check copies. She most likely had to prove her child support would continue for three years minimum with a copy of her divorce papers. She also mentioned she had excellent credit. To summarize, you can purchase a home with zero down as long as you have good credit, stable income and a can-do attitude. The savings requirement for 2 months payments cash reserves is not always necessary to qualify but you would be wise to require it of yourself.
A good place to start is by taking a first time homebuyer course. You can find one in your area by googling first time homebuyer class. You can also google zero down mortgage loans.
I need to do this for myself but don’t know where to start 🤔
@@pamellasmith2503 A very good place to start is by attending a first time homebuyer program in your area. You should be able to find one by googling it. You can also google zero down homebuyer’s program.
@@pamellasmith2503 A very good place to start is by taking a first time homebuyer class. You should be able to find one in your area by googling first time homebuyer class. You can also google zero down home loans.
Great info, thank you so much! I hope everyone who needs it reads your comment because I get this question a lot. You've been very helpful.
Start calling mortgage lenders/loan officers. Or google some websites and check them out to see how you feel about them. Call local places if you'd like a lender you can meet with in person. You can do it!
Considering your circumstances, you have a great attitude. I admire you.
Im so thankful you got the house! If you have any suggestions for healthy, frugal meals, please do share them sometime! Also, praying your channel flourishes and can bring a little income for you!
I agree!! I will propose a way! 🤗
Great idea! I'll start planning that! Thanks for your prayers and encouragement. That would be great!
If we just share with 1 person would be great 😊
What a blessing your neighbors were when you needed the help.
Yes! Please share your miracles with us…it is so encouraging. I’ll share a small story. One day many years ago I was driving to work (a 9-5) and noticed everyone that I passed in their cars, on their way to work, seemed to have either a sad, mad, frustrated, bored, distracted look on their faces. So I started to bless them as I passed them. I would say “God Bless you” or “I hope you have a blessed day” (out loud by myself in my car😊) I then approached a 4 way stop and I looked at the car opposite that stopped and noticed his license plate read “BLESS U”!! I couldn’t believe it and I still fell blessed to this day!!! ❤
Aww, I love it!! That's an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing! Ok, I'll start working on writing down the miracles I want to share. My biggest holdup with videos I want to do is being scared that I'll do them and then remember the following week another story or piece of the story I forgot to share. But I gotta just do it anyway. God bless YOU!
@@singlemomonafarm Kudos for even doing videos! You are doing great and anything you share is appreciated. xo
Thank you for sharing your story! I really appreciate it. I'm going to be praying for your family. As I continue to watch your videos I'll keep an eye out for what to pray for, but in the meantime I'll be praying for your own encouragement and strength since you have a lot of people leaning on you, and that God will continue to provide for you financially.
@@graceshahri3872 Aww, thank you! This means a lot to me. I've had the best month financially I've ever had since my ex stopped working and paying support 2 years ago, so your prayers are working!
I’m happy you qualify for food stamps . You’ve more than earned the little help you receive.
Everyone should be able to feed their kids without stress. No need for anyone to apologize for that.
Sounds like you have an excellent support system with family, friends and the Morman church! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with others.
I remember I went to the bank, after being widowed. I need a mortgage to buy a home.. The bankman looked at my papers, I had not received any widowers pension yet, just the child benefit from the state. Well your circumstances are dire, but they will not be forever, I will approve you. I got a job, a second job and for a decade I bought run down flats, houses and townhouses. Lived in them, did them up, and sold them for a profit. Until I built my own house in the woods of Norway in 2018. The most important thing for me was that the homes I bought was in the same shool district, so the boys had the same environment. Even if we moved 5 times in 10 years.🙂 You are doing great, I was thinking when you are tellling about the berries and other harvest you have - make jams, People love to buy farmfresh food, from fresh fruits and vegetables to eggs. I buy from local farmers here. Some have a makeshift store at their farm, some a self service stand and some delivers on my doorstep. My second job, which I still have, is as a board member in a building association. Back then I was the chairman, but I have stepped down, less responsibility and stress. Nice extra money.
Thank you for sharing your story! What an incredible mom you've been to keep going after the death of your husband. I love that you fixed up houses. I think that would be fun and have considered it but haven't been that brave yet. And that's so awesome you built your house in the woods of Norway! I bet it's gorgeous there.
So great that you are giving God the glory that He deserves. People need to hear what God does for his children. Ty for being bold! You are amazing. Continue spreading Gods love.
As a single mom myself, I too find your stories and lifestyle so inspiring! You are amazing! 😍
Oh thank you! We can do hard things we never thought we'd have to do. You've got this!
Marci. Great story. Good for you. You will be ok. It will be difficult at times, but what life isn’t. My mother bought a house “finally” when I was 15 years old. This was back in the early 70’s, they weren’t giving loans to single mothers back then. The first house she bought, was in a field, dirty as can be. She had 3 children and no family to help her. I think the secret to her success is she had a “can do “ attitude always. Believed in God hand three kids that loved her as much as she loved us. She made lots of sacrifices . As time went on she bought 2 other little houses. She was thrifty as can be. I am so thankful for the way my mother raised us and she always loved us. It was always a team effort in our house. My mother lived to be 97 years old and always a single woman w/kids. Thank your for your story .
Just two words to describe yourself and Family. 'Amazingly inspirational'. Take care God Bless🙏
I came across this channel at random. I would like to think that I was sent here to get inspiration and encouragement so that I may make a move I have been struggling with for a while. You are a warrior! Please pray for me.
Will do! You can do it!
Try a rescue mission or church food pantry to get extra food plus they also have toiletries. You are an awesome mom. Everyone should share these videos to help her out!
You are so beautiful, from the inside out. I can see it in your children's faces. God bless you, from one single mom (starting my own homestead journey!) to another.
Wow, that is so sweet of you. Single mom's homesteading don't have much extra money, so that is super generous of you. Yay for starting your own homestead journey! You got this!
Hi from Wyoming! Love your videos. What amazing timing the lord opened up for your family to find this house.
Your story is empowering for anyone going through tight financial and personal times. Thank you for sharing.
I am blown away by your tenacity! What a beautiful story and beautiful family. Looking forward to your MIRACLE story❤
I love how honest you are.
Thank you for sharing, being honest, and transparent. Many content creators are not. Blessings to you and loved ones
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Thank you. I hope I don't regret sharing. And I don't know if it makes people feel uncomfortable. But I feel like I can't help people unless I share the exact details and numbers. Someone can say they didn't have much money, but then I still see them eating out and going to Disney and I wonder if their "not much money" is the same as me. Or if their potty-training experience is the same as mine and details are helpful for that. So thank you for saying that cause I wasn't sure.
You are a wonderful mama. So proud of you!
The truth is your smart and very wise with your money. Your wants don't outlay your needs.
Your story is very inspiring!
Hi, it was very interesting to hear about you and your family. You must be a strong woman. Your story is so similar to ours. My mother became a widow at the age of 41, then she had 9 children. With the help of her faith in God and with the help of good friends, she bought a house and raised the children herself. When the children got older, they helped with money and many practical things. This was in the 60s. I wish you all the best for the future! It will be bright and good !
I had a home as a single mom on low income. I had a steady income and great credit. Please don’t think because you’re single that you can’t meet your goal of home ownership. It may not been have a mansion but it was a well loved home. ❤
Perfect! I love this story. Thanks for sharing! And good job!
Utilize the Dollar Tree for your personal care items. And household too.
When toothpaste is almost empty cut open it it still has some in it.
Haha! I forgot about doing that. My mom used to always make us do that growing up even when we had money.
Also if you can't afford toothpaste please, please go to the foodbank!!!!
You are very admirable. I wish you continued miracles and much success.
Oh thank you! I need those wishes. :) I can get discouraged just like everyone.
I admire your resilience and honesty raise your children with the knowledge you have done your best they will learn the good fight with the strength that one needs to succeed ❤
Don’t listen to anyone who is negative. I love the life you are living! I wish I could do what you are doing! ❤
Good evening Marcie ♥ Thank you for sharing your story!
What an inspiring story!! Isn't wonderful to see God move in a mighty way?!! I can't help but stand in awe of Him!! Congratulations on your home!! You have a beautiful family!! Prayers for the future ahead!! God Bless!!
I changed the door knobs on my house a couple years ago and still have the old ones. DM me if you would like them.
God is good all the time. You are an exceptional person. I love your uplifting channel. Not that it’s any of my business, ,but I’m so proud of the way you navigate and pivot through life. I’m also nudged to pray for the kids dad. What a mess he must be in. You all need a miracle there too.
That is so sweet of you to pray for Nathan. Thank you for your sweet words!
You are an inspiration. I am a single mom with a story similar to yours. Thank you so much for doing these videos and sharing your journey. You give me such hope!
Really? I'd love to hear it sometime. You're welcome to email me marcie@singlemomonafarm.com. So glad I'm giving you hope! Thanks for telling me.
There's nothing wrong with reusing foil and baggies. I do it too because it saves money, and there's no reason to throw them away all the time, depending on what you've had in them. We don't eat as healthy as you but I do cook from scratch. Noodles tonight. 😊
Yep, you're right! Nothing wrong with that. I think it's the thought that makes it feel wrong. Like, "We're almost out of foil and I can't buy more" and stressing about it. Instead of just, "No worries, I'll keep using this piece." Sometimes I have good thoughts and it doesn't bother me and other times it's one more thing that reminds me of how poor we are and I just want to cry. Hope your noodles turned out great!
@@singlemomonafarm the noodles were good. Thank you. I had a pastor once who always said poor was a state of mind. Do we have extra money right now? No. Are we poor? Not at all.
I’m very impressed with all you do and your good attitude. I pray things will improve quickly for you and your family.
You’re simply amazing! What an awesome story!
Our God is an awesome God! 🙏🏻❤️
You are an amazing person! A wonderful mother! God Bless you and your beautiful family!
I was a single Mom too. My son is married now and has a child of his own. God Bless you all! I love your channel.
Enjoying your story and watching your kids work and play. God provides blessings in abundance ❤️
You & your children are an inspiration . You are a strong woman. I hope your RUclips Channel grows and you should also do Tik Tok. People will love your story & videos . Please keep them coming .
You are such a strong woman. Your family must be so proud of you. Things don't always work out how we want them to and you just have to come up with a plan B.
Thanks!
Oh wow! Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing. God is so good.
Wonderful video. It's brutal sometimes being a single mom, but God's blessings were abundant. I was looking at your Sunflowers and thought maybe you could have a flower and/or plant stand. Sell bunches of flowers, plant plugs, plants, and volunteer bushes and trees. God bless you on your adventure.
God bless your family! You’re an amazing woman!
What an adventure! Thank you for sharing.
Love this video! You are resourceful, but I also recognize you must be a woman of great faith!
Your doing an amazing job.
Adorable helper in the garden!!
I can see the hand of God in this story!! So many miracles. I pray you RUclips Channel grow. Keep looking for them miracles!! God Bless!
Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you all.
God bless you and your family
Love your story😊
Hello you are a great mommy 💖😘 love your videos, besafe and GOD Bless 🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏
Your family is beautiful!
New Subscriber here. Holy cow, your story is amazing and you are incredible. I have been watching your older videos to catch up on your journey!
Dont you ever worry what people say. your doing what you have to for your children god bless you
Beautiful story!!!
You're an inspiration to so many. You're so right. God is good. I pray that many blessings for your family. Such a beautiful family.
Hello, great info. I’m in SC so welcome back to the south.
Thanks! I love SC!
@@singlemomonafarm I’m in the Columbia area and it’s super hot this year. My garden is suffering but I’m getting a few things. Love blueberries and I had two bushes at my last house that yielded a lot. No success at the property but I do have figs, peaches and muscadines.
Awesome family. Blessings!
God Bless you and your family!
You are such a sweet person and I will be praying for you and your sweet family🥰
There’s supplies in your pantry, vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, that works well for cleaning and even brushing teeth 😊 also if you’re feeling creative making your own soap and laundry soap is very economical.. I enjoy the challenge of making things so that’s how I know 🫣😂
Yes, you're right! Great ideas, thanks! I do use baking soda for cleaning but haven't made my own soap yet. It's always been on my list of things to do... It does sound like a fun challenge.
You have such an interesting story, are so succesful and you're such a very strong woman! I'm SO proud of you! God does provide!! I homeschooled my only child and what a wonderful experience it was. Especially to be home with her, to enjoy her every day. What a gift it was. She thrived and enjoyed everything! I love your house, yard, and lovely family. Great videos! Bless eacj of you!! Please keep sharing with us. 🥰
I enjoy your videos and your family very much!
Definitely do a miracle video, your life is so amazing 🙏🏻
❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 very blessing congratulations what. I. need. 😊
Tak!
Somehow I just now saw this. Thank you! That's so cool you're from Denmark! (I'm assuming.) I've always wanted to go there!
@@singlemomonafarm you’re welcome. Yes I am from Denmark and I really enjoy your content 🙂
God Bless you for doing what you do for your children. Things will get better. I’m sorry that your marriage didn’t work out. Being a mom for one child is hard enough, having 10 kids, you are my hero!! I’ll be praying for you for continue being blessed. Getting any from the government that you can get help, take it!!! Also, if you are LDS, ask your Bishop, he will help. I have good friends that are LDS and they’ve needed help. Don’t let anyone make you feel bad, they don’t know your story. God bless you!! ❤
You've done amazingly well, I have 9 children and so I know you are doing brilliantly and working hard. I pray for you to be able to stay there with your children. God bless you all.
It's lovely to listen to you. Your positive attitude and the intent you keep on focussing are showing good results. Good bless🙏
Thanks!
Oh thank you so much! You're so sweet!
God is so good,I feel for you,I’m single as well,not always easy,God is with use he is always faithful,best wishes to you and your family,will be praying for you
I really appreciate your honesty and openness. I love your channel.
Inspiring story 😊
Your stories are a blessing as God intended them to be. I am really enjoying your channel and how you have faced so many challenges and overcome with God's help. You are meant to be here.. I have had 2 channels come up on my feed or been recommended this week, both Christian channels it is not a coincidence. Anna In Ohio
Girl food stamps are for moms exactly like you! We all need a little help and this is a blessing from God.
You answered my question :)
Glad I found your channel. I’m glad you’re so happy now.❤❤❤
Everyone, please "like" her video and feed the algorithms to help her channel be seen by more viewers. The more views, the better for her and her family.
Yay! It sounds like blessings on top of blessings....
This shows the Lord can do anything!😊🙏
God will make a way
Thank you for sharing your story and tips! Btw, I’m a new subscriber!😊
You’re amazing and such an encouragement of faith! Truly inspiring!
Can you link where you sell your curriculum, I’d love to check it out!
Thank you!!
singlemomonafarm.com/digital-products-2/
Great video
You are a brave women to start your life over again with 10 kids. Be proud of everything you accomplish, as we don’t know how strong and brave we can be until we have to. Your kids will learn things that will help them in later years that otherwise they might not of. There was 10 of us kids also and we helped my parents with expenses when we could. Every summer break from school we picked strawberries when they worked the fields. From elementary school and until I was 60 I worked. Only when I got laid off one year, or was on maternity leave, twice, were the times I didn’t work. I got my good work ethic from it. I also learned how to budget and save for what I needed. Much love to you and your kids. You got this!
Wow! You're incredible! Thanks for sharing!
Your video is inspiring! My husband and I totally feel that God opened the dogs for our little over 5 acres, here in West Point, Ca. The paperwork seemed to be endless but it all came through with no difficulty. We got our loan from my husband’s VA. We had to put down a down, but was surprised when we got it all back plus a little more. What a blessing that was. We were able to put a generator in with it.
I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you for your time. God Bless❤
So awesome to hear your story! Thanks for sharing!
Bless you and your family! Super big in awe of you and how you manage your household and all the kiddos by yourself. Not my business but I feel a bit angry towards your ex husband hearing that he kept some of the stimulus money and all that you had to sell and scrape together to move and get a good place for you and the kiddos. Not my business BUT bothers me for you and the kiddos. I love you videos and you allowing us inside to see your family. You all are so sweet. Annnd your planning skills are superb!
jennifertheobald9823.... I feel it's ok that her Ex kept some of the stimulus $ cause I went through a similar experience. But, God blessed me later in ways that repaid all I lost plus some. God always provides for His children. It all works out and forgiveness is the key. 🙂
You're so right! God always provides for his children. I love that you saw that god blessed you later in ways that repaid all you lost plus some. That's incredible! And amazing that you noticed it. That's what makes more miracles come is when we recognize His hand in it. I wonder if I was later repaid all plus some. I never stopped to think about it before, but I think I was! The next year I filed taxes by myself and got all of stimulus #3 which was a lot. And just considering I got all the kids and my mental health and ability to make a great life for ourselves and he has none of those things, I came out the winner. I've always felt sorry for him.
@@singlemomonafarm What a wonderful example you are of living a victorious life, not a victim life. (Although I will not assume what you feel like, but your videos and attitude are inspiring.)
@@singlemomonafarm I had a friend that went through a similar situation although she only had 5 children 😊 she was also a stay at home mother although she did not have secondary schooling or drive. Her husband started changing slowly. He was later diagnosed with Schizophrenia. He was in and out of hospitals. They would get his medication regulated and after a bit he would feel like he didn't need it anymore and stop taking it. I have a degree in Substance use disorder and we briefly went over Mental health and basically which came first a drug addition or mental health that was never diagnosed and was being self medicated. It is a very narrow line. I am not saying your husband used drugs by the way. My point is one of my teachers has a son who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and did use. However, right before I graduated she came to class and something was different. The weight had been lifted off her shoulders. They had a new medication and I want to say it was a shot that they get once a month. She said it gave her back her son! I do not know what your ex-husband is going through but they are doing so much in that field that there is hope. And hopefully later in life if you and your children feel having a relationship with him would be good you would be able to do so.
Being a single mom is difficult but you get a big shiny star Marcie! You are so full of grace and your love of God shines through everything you do! You are an inspiration to a lot of woman! Stay Blessed!
@@rachaelsupadventures Thank you for sharing! I don't know what my exhusband is going through either or what they're doing to help him. None of his family can get any information since he won't sign to share. Right now they are not even letting his brothers in to visit him. But thank you for saying there is hope. Thank you for your sweet words and encouragement. I was feeling a bit down today with so much to do after returning from helping my mom across the country and wishing life were a bit easier. Your words cheered me up. Thank you!
You're doing an awesome job!!
I love your attitude and the things you are teaching your children. May the Lord continue to bless your family. I hope your channel continues to grow and bring in some income for you. Are there things you really need that your viewers could gift you with? You could do an Amazon wish list and if people feel led to bless you they could.
Aww, you're so sweet! Probably pajamas for my little boys! Tonight they reminded me again that they didn't have any that fit. They are the same size and it's hard coming up with clothes for both of them. I used to be able to pass them down (they are 2 years apart), but the younger one has caught up to the older one. One is 8 and the other is 10 and they both wear size 10 (there's not really size 9 anyway.)
I will look into Amazon wish list. Someone else suggested it but I hadn't heard about it and haven't looked into it yet. I really don't want people giving me things; I'm so ready to provide for ourselves! But I do understand this is just my season to accept and it won't be forever. And I know from when my husband had that good job for 3 years and we did secret santa for other families and were able to help others it was super fun. So I also don't want to deny people the opportunity to serve.
@@singlemomonafarm, fun to be able to bless others. It’s a blessing on both ends. ❤️
@@singlemomonafarm at multiple times in my single mom journey (it's been over 10 years now) I have been blessed by amazing friends who helped pay for my daughter's private Christian school (public schools where I live are unsafe and awful, we struggled through them for two years before taking a leap of faith out), gave us money for food, helped pay my lawyer (it took ten years to get divorced due to child abuse that took place), gave me a car, I could go on. If you are like I was, the thought of being dependent on others is so unpalatable you would rather do almost anything to avoid it. But here is what I have learned - one of the biggest ways God shows his love to us is through the people he brings into our lives to help us and bless us. Yes, it can be humbling, but the best humans are humble and gracious. You are becoming more of the person God made you to be. And in more recent years, I have had the good fortune of being in a position to help others. And it is one of the most amazing, joy filled experiences to be able to be on the other side of the giving, to be a part of what God is doing here on Earth! Knowing what it is like to be in need has helped me to be a more compassionate and thoughtful giver as well. So do not worry too much about accepting gifts. You are right, it will only be for a season. :)
I appreciate how open you are about your experiences with divorce and your ex’s mental health. Those can be difficult topics for some families to discuss. Do you have an Etsy shop for your curriculum or a link to where we can purchase it? I would also love something like maybe a homesteading for beginners ebook or tips for frugal living. I have a dream to be able to grow our food, but I’m not a talented gardener like you are. I bet there are lots of people who might not be homeschooling and may not necessarily need curriculum, but would still be inspired by your story and love to purchase an ebook, cookbook, or budget tips on gardening or homemaking from you, too.
Thank you for your kind words.
Yes my website link for my curriculum is singlemomonafarm.com/digital-products-2/
Thanks for asking!
Haha, I'm not a talented gardener either, but that made me feel good. I just have confidence if I throw some seeds in the ground they will grow, which isn't always the case but it's fun to try.
I love your ideas! I would love to work on an ebook of some sort. That would be cool. Thank you for encouraging me to do so. I'll start thinking about that and what I'd write. It sounds fun.
@@singlemomonafarm Thank you, I bought a copy of your Appalachian Trail unit!
@@StephanieGiese Oh thank you! That was the first thing I ever made back in 2020. I hope you enjoy it!
Do you have a donation button? Or a PO Box? Thanks!
I have venmo @marcie-holladay-1. Or you can give a super thanks but RUclips takes some of the money. I'm working on getting a PO box later in the month when I go to the town that has a post office nearby.
Or you can email me for my address. Thank you so much!
PO Box 43 Ararat, VA 24053
how did the kids go to college? Scholarships, grants and loans?
They likely get a lot of support through the Mormon church
Yes, they got good grades scholarships and some grants through FAFSA. Anything that isn't covered they work and pay for themselves. I'm not too nosey with their finances, but I think most of the 4 have gotten half scholarships when they first applied as homeschool graduates (and no real transcript) and then full scholarships after their first year and proven that they can get straight A's. Then FAFSA has been extra grant money to help with housing and books. I'm so proud of them! I wasn't sure how they'd afford it either but they've always figured it out and done their best. And God has provided for them.
@@louloulouable No, no support through the church. Just good grades scholarships and grants from FAFSA.
They all go to a Mormon university. Please don't say the church doesn't help.