Everyone Said I Couldn’t… But I Did!!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Having a family in med school, homeschooling, buying 36 acres as a single mom...Not doing what people think you should do. Following your heart and gut. Debunking myths. All these describe this video! Living unconventionally and sticking with what you want to do to follow your dreams. Choosing what is best for your family and not listening to social media or others.
See my blog post for even more things I did when people said I couldn't! And inspiration to help you do the same. singlemomonafa...
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I agree-
Marcie is inspirational and a real credit to herself and her Faith and Trust in the Lord.
Babies don't need stuff, you were very sensible. Its crazy what people spend on stuff.
I didn't know we were poor until the other kids at school said we were.
Children arent expensive, until we made them to be expensive.
Haha. Love it!
I believe Homeschooling is actually a better way to socialize children. They have to learn to interact with all ages, not just kids in their peer group. They get so many more opportunities to learn and grow, without the fear of not fitting in. When Covid hit, my Grandson school closed in March, and my daughter in law kept him home the following year too. They tested all the students who had been homeschooled prior to allowing them back into school. He tested at a whole grade level above. He told my son he didn’t want to go back to school, he loved being home. He’s reading 2 levels above grade level and reads constantly!
Oh awesome! I love it! That's a neat story and I agree with all of it. Thanks for sharing.
Best and bravest parenting decision was deciding to homeschool our kids through high school. They are in twenties and thirties now. College educated, married, building families of their own at this point. We actually pulled them out of our Blue Ribbon school district and received heavy push back from friends, family, and our Lutheran pastor. So glad that we were brave and listened to the Lord. Best. Decision. Ever. ETA: You are doing a wonderful job, mama.❤️
Oh I love this! So great to hear a successful story. You need to share it with those scared to homeschool high school.
You had the courage of your convictions and you did great. My Mom died when I was a child, I graduated high school early and went to work but I always wanted to go to college. I was married by 19 and when I was in my 40's and my kids were grown I couldn't see myself working menial jobs the rest of my life so I wanted to get a degree. Lots of people said negative things, even the school counselor. But I thought I could do it and my husband and kids backed me. It took me six years but I came away with two science degrees and got a scholarship and several awards. Never underestimate the power of Mama, we know how to get things done.
I love this story! Good for you!! I'm so glad you did it. You would have always regretted not doing it or wondering what if... And look at what you accomplished!! Way to go! I believe God put desires in our hearts for a reason. So glad you went after that desire.
Congratulations for your hard work 😊!
You amaze me. Your kids are so blessed to have you as their mom.
My Dad and Mom had 3 children during medical school. My Dad even got certified in anesthesiology while waiting for his first Residency to begin and delivering all of his children.
I admire your strength Momma!❤️
My kids have very fond memories of their childhood even though we were soooo broke. We have talked to them about how broke we were, and they have said they dont think they missed out on anything and didn't even realize we were poor.. You just learn to budget what money you do have and find activities that are free or really cheap. We are lucky as our county fair has always had a free day to attend. If you enter items into the fair, you got free admission for the entire week. The rides also had buddy day when you purchased an all-day pass for rides you got one free. Lake days and picnics, fishing days, and picnics. You learn to make it work.
I'm far from religious, but I find your channel inspirational!
Oh thank you for saying that. That's really neat.
You make me praise the Lord ! He has been so good and faithful! Thank you sharing your story.
EXCELLENT VIDEO! You’re bold, brave and courageous! I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work! ❤
It’s a Happy Sunday as there is a new video with you and your family. Thanks. God bless!
Poor is a state of mind because children have no idea the meaning of poor . Poverty is when you have no home or income too even feed yourself . Being willing too live on your financial means and willing too make do or get used is not poor . You either work hard within your home or you work hard out of the home too supply your needs . Trusting God is the best guide he gives the desires of your heart for your life. Listening too your inner spiritual self is why the holy Spirit leads you.❤
Many times we didn't have food at home, other than an old bread. My mum was schizophrenic and dad didn't know how to manage a household. I could definitely tell from the young age, that we are poor, because other kids had toys and clothes and there was a dinner at home, so neighbors would invite me to eat with them.
You are a very wise woman! A wonderful mother! May God bless you and your wonderful children.
God puts us where we are supposed to be and doing what we should be doing - we just need to listen. You listened!!! Great family - great momma.
I really resonate with all you said. May you and your beautiful family be blessed in abundance 🙏🏻❤️
You are doing a great mother and doing a great job!
I have learned to go with my peace. I live for an audience of one … my Creator. The Father who knew me before hit knit me in my mother’s womb.
Beautifully said I feel the same way!!!!
I’m sorry so many ppl tried to discourage you before. Were the y jealous of your ideas or something? Glad you followed your heart.♥️ keep it up mama!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I wish we were neighbors. We have SO much in common. I just love watching you. I'm glad you followed you own path. 🙏💞
We did Cloth diapers, cover pants, a bucket in the bathroom with soda water 💦 in it to put the wringed out diapers in until we washed them, bought pre folded diapers ❤ no walkers, no swings, one play pen, breast fed until weaned, stroller yes, used high chair Goodwill, baby clothes hand me downs . No binky ❤
Marcie, good for you. It's because you follow Christ! ❤ I'm so happy l found your channel. You are truly blessed. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ❤️ ♥️ 💙
I have a few things to say. Firstly, good for you for not listening to other's negative opinions and still trying to do what was in your heart to do. Secondly, you can do anything if you want it badly enough. Lastly, but definitely not least is "With God, All Things Are Possible" ❤Claire (Bobby's wife)
Amen claire, AMEN!
You go girl!! Believe in yourself. I believe in you. May God be with you and your family. He always makes a way. Love you. Your sister.amen.
YAY for you!! I love your spunk, your honesty, and your determination!! So glad you continue to listen to your heart, it's worked out wonderfully for your family!! ❤❤❤❤❤
This is a great message for us to Trust in the Lord and follow our hearts.
You should make a video about how to sleep trained 10 kids to sleep through the night at 8 weeks. I would watch that and recommend it to all my mama friends. Sleep has been such a struggle for my baby
Ok! Can I borrow your baby? :) I wish I had one to show how I would do it in real time. How I would handle it if she cried after 20 minutes of being asleep, etc. I'll figure out how to do it. My biggest "secret" is that I put them on their tummies. I would get attacked if I shared that probably. But my babies on their backs would flail and wake themselves up. Sleeping on their tummies helped them stay asleep. One baby had torticollis so the doctor "prescribed" her to sleep on her tummy to strengthen her neck. It was such a relief to be "allowed" to let her sleep on her tummy. My other babies I was scared to admit how my babies were great sleepers. I probably have other tips too, but that was the main one. I can't figure out how others get their babies to stay asleep all night on their backs because it didn't work for me. And I needed my sleep to take care of all the other little ones.
@@singlemomonafarmThat's brilliant! I will definitely have to try it with my second, since my first is already 2. But I'm expecting in March so hopefully that will be just the advice I needed! Thank you so much!
You’re doing great, Miss. Great attitude! Keep up the good job.
I have been thrifting my wardrobe ever since I left the 9 to 5 (my schedule was more like 8 to 6 or 7) white collar job in 2008. I no longer need suits THANK GOD! I do buy an occasional full price item (just ordered denim overalls online) cuz I could not find them at a local store where I live unless I wanted mens overalls. I do like a lot of mens clothes on me but did not want masculine overalls. Any person can get an entire infant wardrobe at second hand shops. I look at the racks of child clothes and most look fairly worn if ever worn! 1.29 per item for up to age 2 years. I get tired of hearing ppl talking about buying new baby stuff when there is no reason to ever do it! I love your channel and I know if I lived near you we would go thrifting together with your girls! Thanks for being down to earth and not spending stupidly!
You are superwomen. Stronger than me for sure. love ur no script not much editing. Is like listening to a neighbor talk. very therapeutic. Thank you.
I totally agree!!
Haha, thanks! At first I kept stopping b/c of the cicadas. But once I forgot about them I just talked and talked and pretended like y'all were my neighbor and close friend. Thanks for your kind words.
Marice I love watching you and your beautiful Family it’s amazing how much you do for Children God bless you all Sweet friend Cathy🙏🏻✝️☮️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌹💐🌺🍀💜💗❤️💙
New subscriber here. I'm one of six children and I loved it (66 yrs. old now). We had everything we needed and like you said, never noticed that we didn't have a lot. It's fun growing up in a large family. You're amazing. Your family is very blessed to have you.
Thank you for making this encouraging video. I am in awe of your strength. You raised a beautiful family despite being thrown many curve balls, and will be an inspiration to many through this RUclips channel.
I have gained so much knowledge and inspiration from listening to you!
I hope you are so proud of yourself! You have mastered so much in your short time. I was so glad I listened to my inner spirit for how I raised my children. I gave them a lot of love and security as babies and young children. I wasn’t perfect,I felt a lot of stresses and had times of depression. I hope I didn’t make too many mistakes and I hope they do a better job than I did with their kids! We need to keep improving❤
I love how you called it your inner spirit. That's a great word for it. Yes, I make a lot of mistakes too and hope my children do a better job with theirs.
You are the bravest woman I have ever seen! You should be so proud of yourself that you followed your own heart and did what you believed was best for your family! You are proof that nothing is impossible and dreams can come true. You are truly amazing! 💗
I love your authenticity and enjoy you sharing your life and journey 🥰🙏🏾
I get so excited when you post. I love you ✝️ all❤❤❤
My 3 older sisters and I shared a room and my 4 younger brothers shared another room. Mom and dad in the other. We lived in a 3 bedroom house. My two oldest brothers had already moved out of the house and started their own families. My youngest brother and his family still live in our childhood home.
That's neat your youngest brother have your childhood home! People these days say kids need their own room. Yet I don't hear one person my age or older who had to share say they wish they hadn't. They all have fond memories of it.
You are a blessing and an inspiration. God has been good to you and me, even through hard things. Thank you for sharing your journey
The words you said towards the end of the video are exactly what the group called the National Federation of The Blind say in our one minute message. You can live the life you want. I’m glad things turned out when following your instincts.
On the contrary, I do feel it is good to take advice from people on occasion. When I went to college I was so happy to be on my own and could care less about what anyone said. I almost got dismissed and one semester had a 0.9 GPA. I’m glad I left that thought process of never listening to anyone.
Oh yes, thank you for clarifying. I take advice from people all the time! I'm constantly asking other farmers around me for advice, friends for decorating or child raising advice, etc. I just meant if what you hear goes against your inner spirit you don't have to follow it. If people tell you you can't hike the Appalachian Trail because you're too old, blind, or it's just too hard, but you have the deep desire to try it, go ahead! Do what feels right to you. I believe God gives us the desires and dreams for a reason. If you try putting them off but they keep coming back, then it's probably something you should do (as long as it's good!) Sorry to hear about your bad grades! Yikes! Funny story.
What an awesome journey you are on, you are an amazing Godly lady raising amazing Godly Children❤
God Bless You & your sweet family❤
You just keep trusting God and the natural instincts that He gifted you with❣️ You have wonderful faith and are a very brave woman. May God continue to bless you and your children. Yeshua did not do what people expected of Him. He followed His heavenly Father's will and true wisdom!❤️🙏🤗😘💕🥰
2 buckets and a stool was what we had milk churn to make butter.
Love your story. Inspiring and beautiful. Val C ❤🙏
I agree with you. We should seek wise counsel, but at the end of the day it’s our life and our choice and hopefully people can respect those choices or at least your right to make them.
Yes, well said. That's what I was meaning to say. :) Seek wise counsel and a lot of times follow it, but also consult your inner spirit and God to see if those voices align with the wise counsel.
You give very good advise, Marcie! ❤
Babies don’t need all that extra stuff. It is a money making thing. Kids also don’t need a bunch of expensive toys. Parents are absolutely crazy to give their kids too much. Like toys and video games. Actually their clothes probably should be bought at a thrift store because the kids grow so fast .
Love your videos. I'm also simple in my needs and wants. God is so faithful.
Amen to that Joy~ He surely IS!
Oh my goodness Marcie~ the cicadas & the lighting were lovely! I thought they were the perfect background, sounding like the beautiful nature that is your homestead. Your voice came through clear & concise, and so did your wonderful thoughts, logic & experience with life on your own terms. Absolutely wonderful, every bit of it.🎯*Just as you speak about life & kids & such, your videos do not need to be someone else's version of what works best~ only yours. In your own natural environment, speaking your truth as you know it & live it. I can almost guarantee nobody is watching this channel & hoping for some choreographed production~ far from it.
You will likely be as successful as you choose if you allow things to unfold as naturally as possibly~ the same way you choose to live & to raise your children. Of course there's some planning & thought that goes into these videos, so you're finding your way with it. No fancy bells & whistles needed, just real life~ with the Lord in charge, & plenty of willing hearts & hands, right?! That's where it's at, & so many people are longing to get back to that, or in some way deepen it in their own lives. Which is why your example is so important, is so valuable. May every effort be blessed, protected and multiplied dear one, in His precious name. Sammy in AZ
You have such a gift with words. Thank you for being so sweet and encouraging me.
The one baby thing that I wish I did get was more diapers! When I was pregnant I bought 8-10 boxes. I just felt like things (daycare) were going to be more expensive than I could imagine. I had to stop buying them because his dad didn't like them in the spare room. I wish I would have started buying them from the first test! Now when I get invited to a baby shower I gift 2 boxes of size 3 or 4 diapers. I've been at showers where they get all newborn/1. The baby would grow before they were all used.
I am learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing your story! ❤
Sound came thru just fine. Great job and pretty background. We'd probably all like to see those fruit trees 😲
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. It is just what I needed to hear today. ❤
You are very wise and capable of doing anything you want in life. You have accomplished more than most people just dream about or fear!❤😊
Great job!
thank u for sharing ... some times i wonder if i should i feel like i have things that could help others .. from what i have went thru.
Absolutely you should Loni~ if it's on your heart like this, then there's your answer dear one.
Listen to your heart and listen to your gut.
Hi, I love your channel! You are such a calm and loving presence for your kids and a strong and quiet force! I enjoyed this post about listening to yourself and doing what you think is right based on many factors. Keep doing what you are doing and I wish you much success!
I love your channel so much!! Great video, I look forward to the next one.
I can't stand clutter with kids having so much, I can't stand them having gadgets they don't need.
I love your reasoning.
Thank you for sharing. It was very encouraging to hear what you have to overcome. I say overcome because opinions from those you love can hit a little more difficult then other. I’m struggling with that. They mean good but I want to homeschool, I want to stay at home, I want to have 5 or more kids, and I’m ok with what my husband provides. Coming from the total opposite family dynamics this is really concerning to my sister and mother. Some how I can feel my dad’s ok with my lifestyle. He hasn’t said it but I feel he know it’s best for me. But my sister’s opinion and living in a big city I am going against the grain.
Yes, that's really hard. My family was concerned about me having a big family and homeschooling too. I was glad I lived states away from them so that I could do it without feeling inadequate around them. My first learned to read at age 3 and then the other ones did too. They were also creative, happy, and obedient. When my family came to visit they started seeing all those things and stopped feeling concerned. I think it was around the time my oldest was 7 when they came for a visit and I realized they weren't sharing their doubts or advice anymore. We had finished med school, had a nicer 1600 sq ft house and had a house full of happy, well behaved children. They only had good things to say about homeschooling and big families. Or at least they could see the good in it.
@@singlemomonafarm thank you so much for sharing this with me. 🙏 my oldest I about to turn 3. This gives me even more strength to keep going! God bless.
@@BellaCinco Yes! You can do it!
I remember I had SO MANY newborn clothes that my babies NEVER wore! They grow extremely fast and honestly, I usually just kept them in a clean diaper because we were home almost all the time and a light blanket was plenty of cover for them.
I love your strong will and determination ❤
Bless your heart, you have had a lot of negative Nellies in your life, thank goodness you have the Lord on your side. I’ve always heard can't never could, I see you believe that too!!!
What? Baby wipe warmer? Is that a real thing? I love that you do things your own way and you make your dreams happen. There is so much available in our world that discernment is the skill of this era! It is wonderful that you are all thriving. Anne, Australia 🦘
It was actually really nice listening to nature in the background as you spoke, I love being outdoors and I felt like I was outside with you.
Oh good! I'm relieved to hear you say that and it wasn't too much a distraction.
Good afternoon Marcie !
Amen! You followed and are following what you knew and know down deep what you should do with the precious blessings of children GOD entrusted you to guide, love and nurture and teach….
It’s evident you are NOT alone! God is everywhere with you!…
(even when it doesn’t make sense to others…or to the majority of the worldly thinkers…or the what if thinkers)…I truly feel that’s the Holy Spirit guiding you!….Continued prayers for you and your dear family🙏🙏🙏
Such testimonies! Such encourager! Such real and raw truths! Such heavenly light all over you!
Hallelujah!
Shouts of praises to our Heavenly Father!😇💜
Big hug to you 🤗💕
Marcie, I actually kind of liked hearing the cicadas in the background. It reminds me of where we live and the backdrop of your yard was peaceful to see. 🥰
Oh good! Thank you for saying that.
Marcie, I love your videos and your knowledge and wisdom!!! You are so brave and I admire you and your goodness!! Smiles, Brea
Love it Marcie! Way to trust God and not listen to the nay-sayers! You are amazing - thank you for sharing!
Well, you had alot of kids, while in medical school. You did it the hard way. Struggling. But, you did it❤ I know medical doctors personally, they don't know how you got pregnant while still nursing another child, and risky to your health and the unborn baby. Please don't recommend that to another person. Your not a medical doctor.. good luck❤❤
God bless you and your family😊❤
Strong woman of faith.
Great video.
The outside was just beautiful. Ty.
There's a part about quick labor, and while there are things that help, some women are genetically better for childbirth. I expected to have an easy labor, but it was 40 hours long and my child is autistic. I decided not to have more kids, even though at first I planned to have 3. My partner was abusive and didn't want me to stay at home with a child, and I was a single mum with 7 months old fussy baby.
You did gymnastics, it means your body is generally strong and sporty, it's not the case with me, I was clumsy since childhood, always tripping, hitting something, poor vision, dropping things from my hands. I have quite low muscle tone and low strength.
Some may say "you can always work on your body" but there's only some amount of time and energy to spend in a day. I fainted after a sleepless night when my baby was sick and I had to carry him around, had migraines and joint pains for years.
Yes, you're right. My mom's 6 labors were very long even though she was in great shape. So I expected mine to be very long too. But I tried to do what I could to change that and I know God helped them be easier too. Sounds like you've had a rough go of things from being single with a 7 month old to migraines and joint pains. I'm so sorry! I don't have any other words, but wow, you've really been through a lot and I'm sorry you've had to.
I love that you didn’t let other people hold you back, even the stress of your marriage. I think that would have crippled me. I’m not much of a go-getter.
I sent you a dress on your Amazon list. God bless you all. ❤️💙
Wow! Thank you! This means so much to me.
Great video
Children have survived hundreds of years without the modern commercial stuff. They want to convince you that you need all this stuff to be happy. People have so much stuff and there still miserable with out purpose.
Yes, you're right.
Great adice.
How do you afford to pay for the mission trips, especially to other countries?
The kids earn money before going and family and church members have also contributed.
For Kylie's study abroads she had applied for and gotten scholarships to pay for all of them! I'm so impressed. I wasn't that brave or smart when I was her age. Of course, I didn't have the desire either. If I had the desire I probably would have figured out a way to go.
New babies are not expensive. I went with a mini crib for a bassinet/crib/ playpen. Our children had one drawer in iur dresser for clothing. One drawer for cloth diapers.
My top ten:
1. Cloth diapers
2. Two Pacis is what we did as well.
3. Stroller for walks, a friend gave us her side by side. Baby wrap...moby was my favorite until they preferred the stroller.
4. Car seat
5. High Chair...not needed until you choose to upgrade a baby from your lap.
6. Four or five outfits (sleepers early on is best with one special one to go out) a dozen onesies in each size.
7. A rocking chair is so nice.
8. Board books to read to them.
9. Emergency bottle, with frozen milk in case of an emergency. I never needed this, but horrible things do happen in life.
10. 4 extra large baby blankets, and take the baby wrap from the hospital (swaddling has been a Godsend here).
Great list! You should share this with new moms.
Your videos are so incredibly motivating and inspirational. ❤️❤️
Oh thank you!
Love this
Another great video
I hope all these naysayers are not your friends or family!
No, not close friends or family. Just general people--grocery store workers, other friends going through med school, baby magazines at the doctor's office, things you hear at a baby shower, etc.
Family needs faith and soul...God bless you ❤....I am new..😊
Fantastic video ❤
Good job!
My. Boys slept through the night. At 6 weeks dead on and they were born early premature 15 weeks and 12 weeks eatly
Wow!
You seemed to have a few negative people in your life telling you what you can't and shouldn't do. My parents had 15 children in a 3 bedroom house until they built a bungalow out the back for the 3 oldest boys. We never and still don't had/have a dishwasher. We always played out the back with jist our family then all the other kids in the neighbourhood wanted to come and join our fun, which they always did. My mum never listened to anyone that told her what she shouldn't do, she always put her trust in God alone. 👍🏼❤️🙏 Good on you.
Aww, I love this story. Your mum sounds amazing.
You are doing an amazing job and keep up the good work and God will provide he is an awesome God.
If you are Mormon isn’t BYU a given for admittance? I don’t mean that bad, but that one isn’t a stretch.
No, you don't automatically get in just for being Mormon. They have a 65% acceptance rate. You need good grades, high ACT, good essays, letters of recommendation, etc. BYU-Idaho is easier, you're right. But not BYU-Provo. I know lots of amazing teenagers who have been denied. They don't have room for all who apply.
Please please please make an Amazon wish list!
You're so sweet! I have one in the link on my channel but we really don't need much right now. Makenna needs some shirts because she's grown out of hers, so I'll have her look and add a few. We're not usually good shoppers or used to getting something when we need it. We just make do with what we have.
OK, I did add some overalls. My teens want matching overalls because in 2022 they had some but they are worn out. I wish I could add the picture of how cute they were. Anyway, they're expensive so I understand nobody buying them.
@@singlemomonafarm I can’t find. Other u tubers make an Amazon gift wish list. Makes it super easy for viewers to find and purchase and it is sent to you. You may not “need” anything but many of us have more than needed and want to give to others. Please consider making a list with the children. Could be clothes, gardening tools, puzzles, books or anything they would like!!!
@@mruggier0 On my homepage on my youtube channel it will say my website address + 2 more links. One of the links is venmo and the other is the amazon wish list. I'll link it here, but that's where it is for the future. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3J91FZKWRCLUT/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 Thank you!