Hello Jean and John ! Once we knew we were going to be alright...we did think of you folks ! 🐣🐤💕 can you believe we used to live in Unicoi county Tennessee ! Look what happened there too ! 😒 everybody seems to take a turn ! So happy you folks did really well ! Love and Gods Blessings 💒💕💕 ....I've noticed a heavy crop of acorns here too ! You know what the farmers say ! .....hard long winter coming !🍄🍂🍁💕☕🍰
@@MyTakeOnHomeGarden Thanks so much Jeff. We are blessed we had no major damage. It’s unbelievable how bad it is so many places. Yes I’ve always heard that about a lot of acorns 😒. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
@@Mythriftedhome214 Thanks so much Dusti. We’re so blessed we didn’t have major damage. I couldn’t believe that most of the flowers looked so good. I guess the trees did protect them. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Hello! Oh my goodness!! I am grateful you all didn't get it too bad. I know how wind can make the biggest messes. At our old house before moving here, we lived in the wind capital of Southern California. I kid you not, we would get 50-70 mph winds. Our house would shake! We only had 1 big tree in the backyard that would make a mess. It would turn our lawn furniture over. I have some crazy videos on my Facebook of many of the windy days. I don't miss that at all!! LOL!! Please be careful out there. I know you are tired too. so please don't overdo- it. Just take your time and get to it all when you feel up to it. Sending you all lots of love. PS - Guess what? The fire is back. It started up again and there are evacuations about 45 minutes from us. We can see the smoke and it looked like a volcano erupted. I sure hope they put it completely out soon. Love & Extra Blessing your way.
@@frauhollecottage Thanks so much Calypso. We are blessed for sure that we didn’t have any major damage. We are taking our time and not overdoing it. I’m so sorry the fire is back and so close to you. Love and prayers that the fire is out soon and blessings my friend 🧡💛🧡
Three weeks ago, we here in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, suffered thru Hurricane Francine. My gardens and yards looked like yours do now. With the help of my adult sons, we were able to get the grounds cleared up in about three hours. When I first looked over the yards and gardens, I was overwhelmed. We too, did not know where to start. We decided to begin with all the bigger limbs, etc., then the large twigs and branches, and finally the leaves. Even three weeks later, I still walk around and pick up twigs and debris. If it wasn't for my sons, I don't know how long it would have taken me to get everything cleaned. Try not to let all the mess get you down. Do a little at a time. Before you realize it, you will have your property back to looking normal. Remember, God is not going to give you more than you can do. I'm glad you, John, and Baby Boy are OK. Continued Blessings.
@@anthonymartin6927 Thank you so much Anthony. I’m so sorry you had damage from that hurricane. I know you are thankful for your sons. We were blessed that we had no major damage. We’re working on it some each day, one area at a time. I know we can get it done. We just have to have patience. I appreciate your encouragement. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
God bless our families who are devastated from Helene. I pray the weather reports coming up are not true because I think our southern states can’t handle another storm so close to this Hurricane. May God wrap His protective shield around our country for we truly need it on ALL fronts, not just the weather related issues. Jean, please take care not to overdue, John and baby boy too! Are you in Virginia? I keep trying to figure out just how far north the storm has touched. We today are going to hit 80 before the temps drop into the 60’s but I guess the unpredictable weather just keeps us guessing. One blessing is you won’t have to water for a bit. Prayers and blessings all around!!!:):):)
Thanks so much Vicki. It’s lightly raining here this morning with 93% chance of rain today, 70% tonight, rain tomorrow and Tuesday. I’m just praying it’s not a lot of it. I know other places that had so much flooding for sure doesn’t need any more rain. Yes we’re in Roanoke Va. which is considered part of Southwest Va. I definitely won’t have to water for a long time😊. Hope you have a good day. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Terrible that the storm has damaged so much!!! That’s the one thing I won’t ever miss about the South!!! Hurricanes are so devastating!!! We get monsoon storms here and it’s still unusually hot and it’s going to 108 today!!! Bless all that are suffering, please help them be strong both physically and mentally!!! There is always someone that has it worse you are so right!!! Bless you, John and baby boy!!! ❤
@@juliepowell6656 Thanks so much Julie. I can’t imagine Monsoon storms either. We supposed to get up to mid 70’s today but we have a flood watch this afternoon through tomorrow and chance of rain😒. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡.
Oh my…I’m in upstate SC… trees down. Everywhere… limbs & leaves everywhere! My granddaughter had a pine fall on her house..she has been married 3 months…so many limbs & debris that I had to hire a crew to get them up .. I still have twigs around here.. I was without power for 5 days & still my cable isn’t back. I am so grateful for God’s mercy in protecting me & my children! They are grown & I am thankful that they were safe. I did have a huge pine removed bc it was very close to my house. At times like this I miss my beloved husband who is with Our Lord for the last 5 years… I’m same age as you so it will take time to recover.
@@darleneridgeway7452 I’m so sorry Darlene that y’all have had so much damage and problems. It’s unbelievable how bad it was so many places. I’m so thankful we didn’t have any major problems. It definitely takes longer to do everything at our age. Take care and just take your time like we’re doing. Prayers, love and blessings 💛🧡💛
Glad that you, John and Baby Boy are safe. Sorry you have to pick up the mess but your beautiful garden will be back again. God bless all those families affected by Helene.
Oh my Miss Jean, it definitely was a bad storm and I can’t imagine the devastation in North Carolina and Florida. I’m so glad you’re okay and I’m praying for all those who are recovering from the worst of it. Baby boy is such a sweet soul, I love seeing him in your videos!❤🙏🏻
I wish I could come and help you! Just take your time with the clean up. I was sad to see the broken Japanese Maple. They are always so beautiful in your videos! You are all in my prayers.
@@barbarasimmons7637 Thanks so much Barbara. We appreciate you 😊. We’re definitely taking our time. Yes it hurt me to see a big piece broken off the Japanese Maple😒 but it will grow again. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
God Bless you Jean, John and baby boy...I hope that all that there is no more weather like this for you to have to go through. Just take it easy and do what you can. Sending love and prayers.
@@katethegardener Thanks so much Kate. We were so blessed to not have any major problems. Our cleanup is minor to what others have to do. We’re taking our time in getting it up. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Oh Jean, I wish I was there to give you a hand with cleanup. Please take your time and don’t overdo it … it will still be there the next day to do a little bit more. I am just glad you all are safe. Hugs 🤗
@@Stockpaperscissors Thank you so much Marlene. I appreciate that😊. We are taking our time. We’ve just been cleaning up a large bag a day. We are so blessed we didn’t have any major problems. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
@@mamabrooke Thanks so much Brooke. We are blessed that we didn’t have a lot of damage. This time not only Florida but so many other states were hit hard. It’s unbelievable the damage and devastation. We’re just taking our time with the cleanup. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
@@mairwaugus5203 Thanks so much Mair. I wish they would hurry up and eat them. We can’t leave them in the flower beds because they take root and are so hard to get up. We have to be careful in the paths and not slide up on them so we’ll keep getting them up. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Hi Jean and John! WOW you really did get hit. But like you said it could have been a lot worse. I am so thankful you both and baby boy didn't get hurt. I will be PRAYING for you both that you take your time cleaning up. So until next time God Bless you and John and have a Blessed evening and stay safe my dear and Special Friends. ❤❤❤
@@joanshute3384 Thanks so much Joan. We’re counting our blessings for sure. We are taking our time in cleaning up the mess, some each day. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
😢Jean & John, I'm crying seeing all the damage and mess especially on your cherished Japanese maple trees😢 I'm glad you, John and Baby boy are safe. I was just thinking if you happen to have some neighbor boys or girls especially middle school/high school age that you could hire and help you with the cleanup? Two of my grandsons are 14 now and they always need ways to earn money since they are not old enough to start any entry level jobs yet. They love to heavy lift and transport items from here to there and that would save you & John from heavy lifting and back issues moving forward 😊 ❤ and blessings to you and many many thoughts & prayers on others suffering thru these difficult times 😮😢❤
@@sharynmuzik2368 Thanks so much Sharyn. I’m so thankful that we didn’t have a lot of damage. It could have been so much worse. We don’t have any teenagers in our neighborhood but I promise John and I won’t over do. We’re just going to do some each day. We got one bag full up today. We’re just going to take one small area at a time. That away it won’t feel so overwhelming. . I know everyone appreciates the prayers like we do. Love and blessings my sweet friend🧡💛🧡
@@sharynmuzik2368 we got 5 inches from Thursday night and Friday and we had already had 4 inches on Tuesday and Wednesday so a total of 9 inches. The ground was still wet from the week before when we got 6 inches😒
@@juliafeliciano5372 Thanks so much Julia. We are so blessed we didn’t have any bad problems. Ours is just some cleanup that we will get done a little at a time. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
My dear friends ❤️ It was an answer to prayers that you are all safe !!! Now im afraid that you two will over do trying to clean up...please pace yourself & take breaks & count your blessings !!!! Love always 💖
@@SandeeNederveld Thanks so much Sandee. We appreciate that. We promise we won’t overdo. We are taking our time. For sure we are blessed that we didn’t have any major problems. Love and blessings my sweet friend 🧡💛🧡
Hello John and Jean, happy Sunday. I am sorry about the mess but thank goodness you didn't get hit as bad as some of the areas in direct contact with that hurricane. I am so sad for those who were affected and praying for the families who lost their loved ones and homes, so sad. :( I am glad that you are both safe. Xoxo Please be careful out there.
@@karenb2382 Thanks so much Karen. Yes our mess can be cleaned up where so many places were totally destroyed and lives lost. This was a devastating hurricane. We’re blessed for sure. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
I'm happy to see that you didn't have a lot of damage from the storm other than just a big mess out in the yard. Take your time cleaning it up. It will still be there when spring comes haha
@@pattydenton8373 Thanks so much Patty. We’re very blessed no major problems. We’re taking our time in the cleanup. The trash won’t pick up plastic bags sitting in the street. They have to be in the big trash cans they dump. We’re lucky we have 2 of the trash cans. We can get 3 bags in each. So we can’t do but so much each week. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
I know what you mean when you say "we don't move as fast as we used to!" I know you'll get it all cleaned up just take your time! Love & blessings to you all ❤
@@buffalocheckchicks7837 It’s just something that happens to most of us as we age. It just takes longer to do everything 😊. We’ve been working on it some each day. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
So glad you are safe and though the cleanup will take awhile and not easy at our age it could have been much worse. I’m not able at my age to bend and pick things up, rake, etc like I used to so I know what you mean, a lot of work for sure. Love and blessings from Debby in upstate New York
@@debby891 Thanks so much Debby. We’re taking our time with the cleanup. We’re blessed we can do it. We just move slower than we used to😊. Love and blessings my friend.🧡💛🧡
@@anitzaburgos7859 Thanks so much Anitza. We are taking our time and not over doing it. I know everyone appreciates the prayers. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Thank God you, John, and Baby Boy are safe. I wish I could go over there to help you, and I hope you can get someone to help you. Be careful not yo overdo..🙏🙏🙏
Well, I’m glad you didn’t have a river in your basement. Btw, the shelf with the red star, I have the exact same one on my deck. It’s lasting many years.
Sending you a hug! I hate storm messes, you can't hide from it. Do you have a leaf blower? I would let it dry up a little and then get the blower out. So glad you guys are safe Jean. So sorry about the mess.
@@pummillsvintiquities Thanks so much Michelle. Yes we blow what we can but we have so many plants that a lot has to be raked. We’re taking our time in the cleaning. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Please Please take your time cleaning this up ! Hopefully all the squirrels will take advantage of all those acorns . I volunteer at a sea turtle rescue and rehab center . When l went in on Fri to work ( it’s only my second time ) l learned that the turtles actually get stressed bf the storm and they don’t really eat . The poor babies . By Fri we had 42 hatchlings brought in from the beach . They will get a boat to take them out to the area where the babies live for several years as they mature , when the waters are safe . People came in to visit the center on Fri bc they were concerned about the nests that were destroyed on the beaches. Another fun fact .. sea turtles drop eggs several times during the nesting season . I can’t believe how lucky so many of us were … it was scary for sure . BTW how was Baby Boy during the storm ? Love & Blessings 🥰
@@d.l.n.7133 Thanks so much Deb. We will take our time for sure. I didn’t know that about the turtles. Poor little things. So glad y’all were okay. It’s been just so sad the lives lost and the devastation in so many places. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Are you near Erwin? We live just north of Chattanooga and really cannot believe the storms that have come through Tenn. and N.C. So much death and damage. On another note. I just found your page through Pummel's Vintiquities . I love your Luna dishes. I looked them up and they are apparently discontinued. Love Joanna Parker's stuff. Take care and don't overdo.
@@carolsledgewalker6903 Thank you so much Carol. We live in Roanoke, Va. . Our town had some places that had some flooding , trees down but nothing major like so many other places. So glad you came over from Michelle’s channel. She’s wonderful. We’ve collected Johanna Parker for years and the Luna pieces are favorites. I hate that Magenta and Johanna Parker are no longer working together. I hope she finds someone else to produce her pieces. . John and I are taking our time in the cleanup. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Doing ok Jean? You, John and Baby Boy didn’t overdue with all the cleanup? Just checking in out of concern and letting you know Jack and I are praying that soon everyone will be back on track from the devastation from Helene. Keep us posted even if you haven’t got anything to share please!!!:):):)
@@vickiulrich6694 Thanks so much Vicki. We really appreciate you checking on us. We’re doing good. We’re taking it slow and easy on the cleanup. Everything is still just so wet. We had a little shower in the wee morning hours . We’ve got a lot done but we’re not overdoing it😊. We have a few sales this morning so hopefully I’ll have a haul video. Love and blessings good friends🧡💛🧡
Jean that is a lot to clean up. Have you thought about getting someone to help you all for a couple of days? It’s going to be hard. Please take a lot of breaks. 🙏
@@karenbrewer5864 Thanks so much Karen. It’s hard to get someone to do small jobs like this. John and I will take our time and not overdo. Like I said if it takes us a month that’s okay. We’re aren’t on a time schedule. I appreciate your concern so much. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
@@d.l.n.7133 kids are so busy nowadays with school and jobs. John and I will not over do. We will pace ourselves I promise. John likes having something to do. 🧡💛🧡
So glad you made it through with just a mess. So sorry you have a big mess to contend with. Hopefully it will all try out and over the next few weeks you can get it tidied up. Nature can be a real beast.
@@jillclark6076 Thanks so much Jill. We are very blessed we had no major damage. We’ll do a little each day and it will get done. 😊. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
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Hello Jean and John ! Once we knew we were going to be alright...we did think of you folks ! 🐣🐤💕 can you believe we used to live in Unicoi county Tennessee ! Look what happened there too ! 😒 everybody seems to take a turn ! So happy you folks did really well ! Love and Gods Blessings 💒💕💕 ....I've noticed a heavy crop of acorns here too ! You know what the farmers say ! .....hard long winter coming !🍄🍂🍁💕☕🍰
@@MyTakeOnHomeGarden Thanks so much Jeff. We are blessed we had no major damage. It’s unbelievable how bad it is so many places. Yes I’ve always heard that about a lot of acorns 😒. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Hello Jean, so glad it wasn’t worse for y’all❤ and that you’re safe. I am glad too that most of your plants and flowers survived. ❤
@@Mythriftedhome214 Thanks so much Dusti. We’re so blessed we didn’t have major damage. I couldn’t believe that most of the flowers looked so good. I guess the trees did protect them. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Hello! Oh my goodness!! I am grateful you all didn't get it too bad. I know how wind can make the biggest messes. At our old house before moving here, we lived in the wind capital of Southern California. I kid you not, we would get 50-70 mph winds. Our house would shake! We only had 1 big tree in the backyard that would make a mess. It would turn our lawn furniture over. I have some crazy videos on my Facebook of many of the windy days. I don't miss that at all!! LOL!! Please be careful out there. I know you are tired too. so please don't overdo- it. Just take your time and get to it all when you feel up to it. Sending you all lots of love. PS - Guess what? The fire is back. It started up again and there are evacuations about 45 minutes from us. We can see the smoke and it looked like a volcano erupted. I sure hope they put it completely out soon. Love & Extra Blessing your way.
@@frauhollecottage Thanks so much Calypso. We are blessed for sure that we didn’t have any major damage. We are taking our time and not overdoing it. I’m so sorry the fire is back and so close to you. Love and prayers that the fire is out soon and blessings my friend 🧡💛🧡
@@jeane561 The fire is getting better and the smoke is getting better each day. Thank you my friend!
Three weeks ago, we here in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, suffered thru Hurricane Francine. My gardens and yards looked like yours do now. With the help of my adult sons, we were able to get the grounds cleared up in about three hours. When I first looked over the yards and gardens, I was overwhelmed. We too, did not know where to start. We decided to begin with all the bigger limbs, etc., then the large twigs and branches, and finally the leaves. Even three weeks later, I still walk around and pick up twigs and debris. If it wasn't for my sons, I don't know how long it would have taken me to get everything cleaned. Try not to let all the mess get you down. Do a little at a time. Before you realize it, you will have your property back to looking normal. Remember, God is not going to give you more than you can do. I'm glad you, John, and Baby Boy are OK. Continued Blessings.
@@anthonymartin6927 Thank you so much Anthony. I’m so sorry you had damage from that hurricane. I know you are thankful for your sons. We were blessed that we had no major damage. We’re working on it some each day, one area at a time. I know we can get it done. We just have to have patience. I appreciate your encouragement. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Yes thankfully your house and other buildings are still standing and that John, Baby boy and you are ok.
Yes Sharon we are blessed for sure. It’s so awful all the devastation in so many places and so many lives lost. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
God bless our families who are devastated from Helene. I pray the weather reports coming up are not true because I think our southern states can’t handle another storm so close to this Hurricane. May God wrap His protective shield around our country for we truly need it on ALL fronts, not just the weather related issues. Jean, please take care not to overdue, John and baby boy too! Are you in Virginia? I keep trying to figure out just how far north the storm has touched. We today are going to hit 80 before the temps drop into the 60’s but I guess the unpredictable weather just keeps us guessing. One blessing is you won’t have to water for a bit. Prayers and blessings all around!!!:):):)
Thanks so much Vicki. It’s lightly raining here this morning with 93% chance of rain today, 70% tonight, rain tomorrow and Tuesday. I’m just praying it’s not a lot of it. I know other places that had so much flooding for sure doesn’t need any more rain. Yes we’re in Roanoke Va. which is considered part of Southwest Va. I definitely won’t have to water for a long time😊. Hope you have a good day. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Terrible that the storm has damaged so much!!! That’s the one thing I won’t ever miss about the South!!! Hurricanes are so devastating!!! We get monsoon storms here and it’s still unusually hot and it’s going to 108 today!!! Bless all that are suffering, please help them be strong both physically and mentally!!! There is always someone that has it worse you are so right!!! Bless you, John and baby boy!!! ❤
@@juliepowell6656 Thanks so much Julie. I can’t imagine Monsoon storms either. We supposed to get up to mid 70’s today but we have a flood watch this afternoon through tomorrow and chance of rain😒. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡.
Oh my…I’m in upstate SC… trees down. Everywhere… limbs & leaves everywhere! My granddaughter had a pine fall on her house..she has been married 3 months…so many limbs & debris that I had to hire a crew to get them up .. I still have twigs around here.. I was without power for 5 days & still my cable isn’t back. I am so grateful for God’s mercy in protecting me & my children! They are grown & I am thankful that they were safe. I did have a huge pine removed bc it was very close to my house. At times like this I miss my beloved husband who is with Our Lord for the last 5 years… I’m same age as you so it will take time to recover.
@@darleneridgeway7452 I’m so sorry Darlene that y’all have had so much damage and problems. It’s unbelievable how bad it was so many places. I’m so thankful we didn’t have any major problems. It definitely takes longer to do everything at our age. Take care and just take your time like we’re doing. Prayers, love and blessings 💛🧡💛
Your garden even in disarray…is beautiful
@@vickiniazi8280 Thank you so much Vicki. We’re working on it. We love our garden so we’re taking our time. Love and blessings 🐈⬛💛🍎💛🐈⬛
Blessings sent 🙏
@@notsurewhatscookin8691 Thank you so much. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Glad that you, John and Baby Boy are safe. Sorry you have to pick up the mess but your beautiful garden will be back again. God bless all those families affected by Helene.
@@danaherrera6978 Thanks so much Dana. Yes it will come back. 😊At least all we have is clean up but no real damage. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Oh my Miss Jean, it definitely was a bad storm and I can’t imagine the devastation in North Carolina and Florida. I’m so glad you’re okay and I’m praying for all those who are recovering from the worst of it. Baby boy is such a sweet soul, I love seeing him in your videos!❤🙏🏻
@@TheCuratedHome Thanks so much Jo Ann. I know everyone appreciates the prayers.. Baby Boy is a sweetie 🧡. Kiss Maggie for me. Love and blessings 💛🧡💛
I wish I could come and help you! Just take your time with the clean up. I was sad to see the broken Japanese Maple. They are always so beautiful in your videos! You are all in my prayers.
@@barbarasimmons7637 Thanks so much Barbara. We appreciate you 😊. We’re definitely taking our time. Yes it hurt me to see a big piece broken off the Japanese Maple😒 but it will grow again. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
God Bless you Jean, John and baby boy...I hope that all that there is no more weather like this for you to have to go through. Just take it easy and do what you can. Sending love and prayers.
@@katethegardener Thanks so much Kate. We were so blessed to not have any major problems. Our cleanup is minor to what others have to do. We’re taking our time in getting it up. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Glad you and John are both okay. Your garden is still beautiful!
@@kathleenjohnson3186 Thanks so much kathleen. We are blessed that we had no major problems or damage. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Glad your safe and damage was minimal. Mother Nature has been in a bad mood lately! ❤
@@karenholdingmyown Thanks so much Karen. We were blessed with no major damage . A mess can be cleaned up in time. Love and blessings 🐈⬛💛🍎💛🐈⬛
Oh Jean, I wish I was there to give you a hand with cleanup. Please take your time and don’t overdo it … it will still be there the next day to do a little bit more. I am just glad you all are safe. Hugs 🤗
@@Stockpaperscissors Thank you so much Marlene. I appreciate that😊. We are taking our time. We’ve just been cleaning up a large bag a day. We are so blessed we didn’t have any major problems. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
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Well, I’m so glad you’re safe. I’ve seen horrible pictures down in Florida. I know cleanup never fun but it’s better than a disaster, right❤❤❤❤❤
@@mamabrooke Thanks so much Brooke. We are blessed that we didn’t have a lot of damage. This time not only Florida but so many other states were hit hard. It’s unbelievable the damage and devastation. We’re just taking our time with the cleanup. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Yes, very lucky!!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor Yes we sure were. It’s a blessing we had no major problems or damage. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
The squirrels will be busy with the acorns❤
Glad ya'all are safe😊
@@mairwaugus5203 Thanks so much Mair. I wish they would hurry up and eat them. We can’t leave them in the flower beds because they take root and are so hard to get up. We have to be careful in the paths and not slide up on them so we’ll keep getting them up. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Hi Jean and John! WOW you really did get hit. But like you said it could have been a lot worse. I am so thankful you both and baby boy didn't get hurt. I will be PRAYING for you both that you take your time cleaning up. So until next time God Bless you and John and have a Blessed evening and stay safe my dear and Special Friends. ❤❤❤
@@joanshute3384 Thanks so much Joan. We’re counting our blessings for sure. We are taking our time in cleaning up the mess, some each day. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
😢Jean & John, I'm crying seeing all the damage and mess especially on your cherished Japanese maple trees😢 I'm glad you, John and Baby boy are safe. I was just thinking if you happen to have some neighbor boys or girls especially middle school/high school age that you could hire and help you with the cleanup? Two of my grandsons are 14 now and they always need ways to earn money since they are not old enough to start any entry level jobs yet. They love to heavy lift and transport items from here to there and that would save you & John from heavy lifting and back issues moving forward 😊 ❤ and blessings to you and many many thoughts & prayers on others suffering thru these difficult times 😮😢❤
Oh forgot to ask, how many inches of rain did you get?
@@sharynmuzik2368 Thanks so much Sharyn. I’m so thankful that we didn’t have a lot of damage. It could have been so much worse. We don’t have any teenagers in our neighborhood but I promise John and I won’t over do. We’re just going to do some each day. We got one bag full up today. We’re just going to take one small area at a time. That away it won’t feel so overwhelming. . I know everyone appreciates the prayers like we do. Love and blessings my sweet friend🧡💛🧡
@@sharynmuzik2368 we got 5 inches from Thursday night and Friday and we had already had 4 inches on Tuesday and Wednesday so a total of 9 inches. The ground was still wet from the week before when we got 6 inches😒
Oh no!! What a mess, but I'm really thankful the three of you weren't hurt! (I include Baby Boy in my counting.)
@@chrisweber2552 Thank you Chris. We’re thankful too. Of course Baby Boy is the third member of our family😊. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Hi Jean happy it wasn’t to bad and you John and baby boy are doing fine ❤little by little it will be done take it easy , many blessings 🙏❤️🙏
@@juliafeliciano5372 Thanks so much Julia. We are so blessed we didn’t have any bad problems. Ours is just some cleanup that we will get done a little at a time. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
My dear friends ❤️ It was an answer to prayers that you are all safe !!! Now im afraid that you two will over do trying to clean up...please pace yourself & take breaks & count your blessings !!!! Love always 💖
@@SandeeNederveld Thanks so much Sandee. We appreciate that. We promise we won’t overdo. We are taking our time. For sure we are blessed that we didn’t have any major problems. Love and blessings my sweet friend 🧡💛🧡
Thankful it was not any worse --- take care.
@@aprilmogensen Thank you April. We are very thankful that we didn’t have any major damage. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Hello John and Jean, happy Sunday. I am sorry about the mess but thank goodness you didn't get hit as bad as some of the areas in direct contact with that hurricane. I am so sad for those who were affected and praying for the families who lost their loved ones and homes, so sad. :( I am glad that you are both safe. Xoxo Please be careful out there.
@@karenb2382 Thanks so much Karen. Yes our mess can be cleaned up where so many places were totally destroyed and lives lost. This was a devastating hurricane. We’re blessed for sure. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
I'm happy to see that you didn't have a lot of damage from the storm other than just a big mess out in the yard. Take your time cleaning it up. It will still be there when spring comes haha
@@pattydenton8373 Thanks so much Patty. We’re very blessed no major problems. We’re taking our time in the cleanup. The trash won’t pick up plastic bags sitting in the street. They have to be in the big trash cans they dump. We’re lucky we have 2 of the trash cans. We can get 3 bags in each. So we can’t do but so much each week. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
I know what you mean when you say "we don't move as fast as we used to!" I know you'll get it all cleaned up just take your time! Love & blessings to you all ❤
@@buffalocheckchicks7837 It’s just something that happens to most of us as we age. It just takes longer to do everything 😊. We’ve been working on it some each day. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Glad that you,husband and baby boy are fine
@@laurarivera9675 Thanks so much Laura. We are doing good. Love and blessings 💛🧡💛
I'm so glad you didn't have much damage to your beautiful garden.
@@mylittlecoloradocottage Thank you so much Vicki. We’re blessed. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
I am sorry for your loss. Please keep safe.
@@patricenocerino3249 Thanks so much Patrice. We are blessed we had no major damage. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
So glad you are safe and though the cleanup will take awhile and not easy at our age it could have been much worse. I’m not able at my age to bend and pick things up, rake, etc like I used to so I know what you mean, a lot of work for sure. Love and blessings from Debby in upstate New York
@@debby891 Thanks so much Debby. We’re taking our time with the cleanup. We’re blessed we can do it. We just move slower than we used to😊. Love and blessings my friend.🧡💛🧡
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Pray
@@natividadacevedo2907 Thank you so much Natividad. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Don't worry Take it slow
Wait until everything is dry
Let's pray for those that lost their families
@@anitzaburgos7859 Thanks so much Anitza. We are taking our time and not over doing it. I know everyone appreciates the prayers. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
I’m so glad that you guys are alright! I’m sorry you guys have to deal with the messy aftermath. Stay safe! ❤
@@hercollectionofdreams521 Thanks so much Sylvia. We’re very blessed and we’re taking our time for the cleanup. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Thank God you, John, and Baby Boy are safe. I wish I could go over there to help you, and I hope you can get someone to help you. Be careful not yo overdo..🙏🙏🙏
@@irenetovar7756 Thanks so much sweet Irene. Yes we’re very thankful. We’re being careful and taking our time. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Well, I’m glad you didn’t have a river in your basement. Btw, the shelf with the red star, I have the exact same one on my deck. It’s lasting many years.
@@leslieiannottacronin2176 Thanks so much Leslie. We were very blessed. I love that shelf. Love and blessings 💛🧡💛
Sending you a hug! I hate storm messes, you can't hide from it. Do you have a leaf blower? I would let it dry up a little and then get the blower out. So glad you guys are safe Jean. So sorry about the mess.
@@pummillsvintiquities Thanks so much Michelle. Yes we blow what we can but we have so many plants that a lot has to be raked. We’re taking our time in the cleaning. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Please Please take your time cleaning this up ! Hopefully all the squirrels will take advantage of all those acorns .
I volunteer at a sea turtle rescue and rehab center . When l went in on Fri to work ( it’s only my second time ) l learned that the turtles actually get stressed bf the storm and they don’t really eat . The poor babies . By Fri we had 42 hatchlings brought in from the beach . They will get a boat to take them out to the area where the babies live for several years as they mature , when the waters are safe .
People came in to visit the center on Fri bc they were concerned about the nests that were destroyed on the beaches. Another fun fact .. sea turtles drop eggs several times during the nesting season .
I can’t believe how lucky so many of us were … it was scary for sure .
BTW how was Baby Boy during the storm ?
Love & Blessings 🥰
@@d.l.n.7133 Thanks so much Deb. We will take our time for sure. I didn’t know that about the turtles. Poor little things. So glad y’all were okay. It’s been just so sad the lives lost and the devastation in so many places. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Are you near Erwin? We live just north of Chattanooga and really cannot believe the storms that have come through Tenn. and N.C. So much death and damage. On another note. I just found your page through Pummel's Vintiquities . I love your Luna dishes. I looked them up and they are apparently discontinued. Love Joanna Parker's stuff. Take care and don't overdo.
@@carolsledgewalker6903 Thank you so much Carol. We live in Roanoke, Va. . Our town had some places that had some flooding , trees down but nothing major like so many other places. So glad you came over from Michelle’s channel. She’s wonderful. We’ve collected Johanna Parker for years and the Luna pieces are favorites. I hate that Magenta and Johanna Parker are no longer working together. I hope she finds someone else to produce her pieces. . John and I are taking our time in the cleanup. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Wish I was there to help😢
@@buffalocheckchicks7837 Thank you so much sweet friend. Love you🧡
Doing ok Jean? You, John and Baby Boy didn’t overdue with all the cleanup? Just checking in out of concern and letting you know Jack and I are praying that soon everyone will be back on track from the devastation from Helene. Keep us posted even if you haven’t got anything to share please!!!:):):)
@@vickiulrich6694 Thanks so much Vicki. We really appreciate you checking on us. We’re doing good. We’re taking it slow and easy on the cleanup. Everything is still just so wet. We had a little shower in the wee morning hours . We’ve got a lot done but we’re not overdoing it😊. We have a few sales this morning so hopefully I’ll have a haul video. Love and blessings good friends🧡💛🧡
Just take one section at a time so it's not so overwhelming!❤
@@buffalocheckchicks7837 Yep Marlene that’s just what we’re doing. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
Jean that is a lot to clean up. Have you thought about getting someone to help you all for a couple of days? It’s going to be hard. Please take a lot of breaks. 🙏
@@karenbrewer5864 Thanks so much Karen. It’s hard to get someone to do small jobs like this. John and I will take our time and not overdo. Like I said if it takes us a month that’s okay. We’re aren’t on a time schedule. I appreciate your concern so much. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
I was thinking the same thing , does your church have teenagers that will help you with the clean up ?
@@d.l.n.7133 kids are so busy nowadays with school and jobs. John and I will not over do. We will pace ourselves I promise. John likes having something to do. 🧡💛🧡
So many acorns mean a bad WINTER COMING😮
@@robertkincaid7088 ugh. Yes I’ve heard that too. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡
So glad you made it through with just a mess. So sorry you have a big mess to contend with. Hopefully it will all try out and over the next few weeks you can get it tidied up. Nature can be a real beast.
@@jillclark6076 Thanks so much Jill. We are very blessed we had no major damage. We’ll do a little each day and it will get done. 😊. Love and blessings 🧡💛🧡