Hello everyone! Thankyou so much for your support and lovely comments 🤍. I was wondering, what were your favourite scenes or clips from this video? I’m making a channel trailer and thought I’d include those! Xx Phaedra
Hi Phaedra, Thank you so much for sharing your story. As a fellow Australian with a similar dream I was excited to find you and follow your journey. Around 10 years ago I burnt myself out and was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue. I have a blank of about 8 months in my life where I don't remember anything as I was so tired. My husband would wake me to give me dinner and then I just slept 24/7. It scared my children - the people I had worked so hard for. I have recovered, although I monitor my limitations and accept them. I worked so hard for the people that I loved but in the end I wasn't present with them. I also felt God said that I wasn't as present with him as much as he desired as well. There is a time and place for everything. Now I enjoy my garden and meet him there. I'm praying for your recovery, I thank you for your honesty and shared beauty in where we find ourselves. x
Oh Kym, that would have been so awful 😞. Thankfully I’m not at that stage but I think I could have been if I didn’t slow down. It just feels so terrible when your body can’t do things anymore doesn’t it. Monitoring your limitations is a good way to look at it, I’m learning to do that. Im glad you are going much better these days. Wishing you peace and joy in your garden!!
Your pictures and videos are so beautiful! You know you can’t control the weather, economy and sometimes even your health. You absolutely did such gorgeous arrangements and your soaps looked awesome and I’m sure smelled wonderful. You are a true entrepreneur!! You definitely looked rested and look like you’re enjoying your farm, flowers and veggie garden so much more. Love your videos and I know I’ve commented before but I think you can be a huge success on RUclips! God Bless you and your family all the way from the USA🥰
Hi, I never comment on anything, but after watchung your video i felt compelled to. Thank you for sharing your story. Can't believe how similar it is to ours. After a successful first year in 2019, we, too, struggled with the weeds of life (dramatic life changes and health struggles) and nature's bumps in the form of major floods. Now, after a much needed break and soul searching, we are recreating our farm and our lives exactly the way we want them to be, which brings me nothing but joy every day. Life truly is beautiful.
Oh Pamela that is so nice you took the time to comment, Thankyou! So you’ve had a rough ride too! It’s nice it has rerouted us both into gardens that work better for us though. Wishing you all the very best!!
Absolutely beautiful summary of your life for the last 5 years. I loved this video so much it’s got to be one of my favourites and I think I’ll watch it over and over again!
This was just wonderful. Your spirit is wonderful. Gardening is bringing me so much joy and showing me patience and how to slow down like you. Sure is a beautiful life once we can find that balance.
Yes the burnout 😮 2 years on and still recovering or maybe I’ve learned a valuable lesson in self care.. Stop to smell the flowers and edibles are the way to go 😊
Hi Phaedra...its Boxing Day here in Wales UK...just seen on our news about the wildfires in Victoria....hope you are ok and not affected where you are x
Thankyou so much for this idea!!! My goodness it took weeks to pull it together … so i had to make it good… so I don’t do another for a few years haha. I’ll do a shorter recap for the channel trailer though xx
@@phaedragardeness tired is the word I can only come up with right now. Heat and no rain for the past few months now means everything is on water restriction as our tanks are getting lower and we need to know we have enough water just in case we have a fire here with all of the holiday makers here at the moment. We are having hot days and strong winds and it just takes one Wally with no commonsense to light a camp fire and then leave it unattended or not put it out, keeps us on edge, scared to use too much water. Watching what’s going on in Victoria has me anxious for peoples safety, especially seeing people displaced from their homes at what should be a relaxing family time of year. Im listening to the fire radio at the moment 11pm and understand what’s happening there, just so sad. I thought of you and your family so wanted to reach out and make sure that you were ok. I think Im going to be really happy to see mid march arrive and days to start cooling down. I hope you and your family had a lovely Christmas Day and that the fires stay well away from you there. Xx
Hello everyone! Thankyou so much for your support and lovely comments 🤍. I was wondering, what were your favourite scenes or clips from this video? I’m making a channel trailer and thought I’d include those!
Xx Phaedra
I can see that sparkle back in your eyes ❤
Oh wow I hope so!!! Thankyou!
Hi Phaedra, Thank you so much for sharing your story. As a fellow Australian with a similar dream I was excited to find you and follow your journey. Around 10 years ago I burnt myself out and was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue. I have a blank of about 8 months in my life where I don't remember anything as I was so tired. My husband would wake me to give me dinner and then I just slept 24/7. It scared my children - the people I had worked so hard for. I have recovered, although I monitor my limitations and accept them. I worked so hard for the people that I loved but in the end I wasn't present with them. I also felt God said that I wasn't as present with him as much as he desired as well. There is a time and place for everything. Now I enjoy my garden and meet him there. I'm praying for your recovery, I thank you for your honesty and shared beauty in where we find ourselves. x
Oh Kym, that would have been so awful 😞. Thankfully I’m not at that stage but I think I could have been if I didn’t slow down. It just feels so terrible when your body can’t do things anymore doesn’t it. Monitoring your limitations is a good way to look at it, I’m learning to do that. Im glad you are going much better these days. Wishing you peace and joy in your garden!!
A beautiful life for a beautiful family!!
Awww you are sweet!!
Good for you, thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I agree life is wonderful on a farm, we are so privileged. 😊❤️💐🙏
I'm so glad you think so, I love our little farm life! Thanks Kathy 🤍
Your pictures and videos are so beautiful!
You know you can’t control the weather, economy and sometimes even your health.
You absolutely did such gorgeous arrangements and your soaps looked awesome and I’m sure smelled wonderful. You are a true entrepreneur!!
You definitely looked rested and look like you’re enjoying your farm, flowers and veggie garden so much more.
Love your videos and I know I’ve commented before but I think you can be a huge success on RUclips! God Bless you and your family all the way from the USA🥰
Thankyou so much Teresa, I always feel like you are cheering me on!!! 🤍🤍🤍
Hi, I never comment on anything, but after watchung your video i felt compelled to. Thank you for sharing your story. Can't believe how similar it is to ours. After a successful first year in 2019, we, too, struggled with the weeds of life (dramatic life changes and health struggles) and nature's bumps in the form of major floods. Now, after a much needed break and soul searching, we are recreating our farm and our lives exactly the way we want them to be, which brings me nothing but joy every day. Life truly is beautiful.
Oh Pamela that is so nice you took the time to comment, Thankyou! So you’ve had a rough ride too! It’s nice it has rerouted us both into gardens that work better for us though. Wishing you all the very best!!
Absolutely beautiful summary of your life for the last 5 years. I loved this video so much it’s got to be one of my favourites and I think I’ll watch it over and over again!
Awww thankyou so much!! Wow that’s awesome if you feel like you’d like to watch it againxx
This was just wonderful. Your spirit is wonderful. Gardening is bringing me so much joy and showing me patience and how to slow down like you. Sure is a beautiful life once we can find that balance.
That’s lovely Donna 🤍. Yes, the balance is a tricky one!!
Haven’t watched u for awhile but you were one of my first flower farmers to watch n love your journey and your attitude❤ blessings to u n the family x
Oh wow that’s awesome I was one of the first!
Loved this!!! Felt like a new season of river cottage
Oh wow thanks Rae!! I know how much you love that show!
Yes the burnout 😮 2 years on and still recovering or maybe I’ve learned a valuable lesson in self care.. Stop to smell the flowers and edibles are the way to go 😊
Oh yikes 2 years… I hope my recover isn’t that long (it’s taking a lot longer than I thought though). I’m glad it’s slowed me down though too xx
Wishing you the BEST in your next chapter!
Thankyou Helen!!
Helena!
I loved hearing about your journey. Beautiful video.
Thankyou 🤍
You are so talented! I’m amazed! Thank you for sharing
Awww Thankyou so much!!!
Aww I cried a few times listening to your story. Love that you are slowing down now and giving yourself time to sink into all that beauty.
Love you and your spirit ❤
Awww Thankyou Kimberley 🤍. I’m glad you felt it!!
I’ watch your video I want to said say thank you I cry and cry. You are so strong and I will keep you in my prayer beautiful family. Thank you.🙏🌹
Oh you are so sweet, thankyou 🤍
Hi Phaedra...its Boxing Day here in Wales UK...just seen on our news about the wildfires in Victoria....hope you are ok and not affected where you are x
Happy Christmas. Hope next year brings you joy.
Merry Christmas!! Thankyou!!!
So excited to see wherever your life leads you, onwards and upwards❤
Thankyou Margaret 🤍🤍
Such a great video! Thank you for sharing this. All the best to you and your family going forward.
Thankyou!!
You did it, woo! This vid is so much better than I could have imagined..incredibly well done.xx
Thankyou so much for this idea!!! My goodness it took weeks to pull it together … so i had to make it good… so I don’t do another for a few years haha. I’ll do a shorter recap for the channel trailer though xx
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Phaedra are you and your family safe from these bushfires at the moment in Victoria?
Hello! Yes there are none near us thankfully :). How are you?
@@phaedragardeness tired is the word I can only come up with right now. Heat and no rain for the past few months now means everything is on water restriction as our tanks are getting lower and we need to know we have enough water just in case we have a fire here with all of the holiday makers here at the moment. We are having hot days and strong winds and it just takes one Wally with no commonsense to light a camp fire and then leave it unattended or not put it out, keeps us on edge, scared to use too much water. Watching what’s going on in Victoria has me anxious for peoples safety, especially seeing people displaced from their homes at what should be a relaxing family time of year. Im listening to the fire radio at the moment 11pm and understand what’s happening there, just so sad. I thought of you and your family so wanted to reach out and make sure that you were ok. I think Im going to be really happy to see mid march arrive and days to start cooling down. I hope you and your family had a lovely Christmas Day and that the fires stay well away from you there. Xx