Homestead Crisis~5 Tips
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- How am I coping? How am I dealing? How is my family pulling through? I tell you and I also share 5 Tips that I feel are instrumental in helping you and your homestead when your personal crisis hits. It's not a matter of if, it's when. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo
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Ah darlin I wish I would have "met" you 3 yrs ago. You have made me feel better about myself. After my husband died all those who I thought were my friends disappeared but in a way that was a good thing because I rely on God more than anyone. Thank you so much. Continued prayers for you and your family Love ya ((hugs))
You have a great attitude Panera!!!! Most men these days don't have your toughness or perspective!!!!!
God bless you my wife is a lot like you but my eyes are open because I'm handicap I had a brain infection I I can't even pronounce the type of infection it is toxemostea it comes from cats also known as cat scratch fever I was a truck driver they took my license way I have trim trimmers and a lot of other things but I know you love the Lord and you put him first in your life let me tell you some things with me we had no income for three months but my wife was tooken care in those three months I was in the hospital the rent was paid utility paid one day she called me when I was in Ann Arbor hospital and said we did not have money for the phone cell phone I told her it will be paid for she call me back later that same day it was paid for we are doing good because we have prepared and learning from your RUclips site God has blessed me more than I deserve and he will bless you for this service that you serve his children like the seminar that is coming up I wish I could come I can't handle the drive when you get down like I have depressions and stuff I've learned to count my blessings and name them one by one and see what God has done God has done a lot for you be strong in the Lord he is your strength look at Ephesians 6 - 10 it is not our strength but his strength his love indoor even in our tears stand strong and keep up the good fight for the Lord
Glad you speak from the heart and no sugarcoating. God bless you and your family
Patara, somehow I got unsubscribed to you and thankfully, I noticed this video in the sidebar. This was an absolutely EXCELLENT video. Excellent, excellent, excellent. It should be mandatory viewing for anyone considering homesteading or just living period!
Adore you girl. Thanks for taking the time to lay this out. I know you don't have it right now but you keep on keeping on and helping other people.
Ma'am, I used to think I had "guts". Not a lack of fear, but, pushing through it to achieve the objective. You put me to shame. I used to think I was smart with common sense. Agaun, you put me to shame. I dang sure wish someone just like you was "running the show"; because, you impress the heck outta me. God bless you, Ma'am.
Thank you, Woody! xo
Patara, thank you -- I am sorry to say that this is probably going to be a video I watch over, and over, and over again. I can see the 3M headquarters from my apartment -- let me know how many cases of post-it notes you want :-)
If I were to add a 6th note it would be "Asking for help does not mean you are weak" So many people let pride or shame get in the way and they don't ask for help. There is nothing wrong with asking the neighbor to mow the lawn if you just cannot get it done. One thing that I love about frontier living is the knowledge that all your neighbors within 10 miles would stop, drop, and roll over to your place to help.
Random thought -- you hear of the days when all these families just show up and in a day build a barn. The Amish here are famous for it. Ever thought about a fund raiser (hear me out on this) not a please donate fundraiser, but a Pancake Breakfast bring your chain saws and splitting axes and fill up the wood shed fundraiser.
I do not know why all you homesteaders live more than 1000 miles from me, you are either in the Northwest, or Southeast. I would love to show up some day and just have the working gloves, bibs, my Minnesota t-shirt, and my bible -- and just do what ever you needed help with. (except the chickens, I am a city boy -- those things have claws and beaks. They are dangerous creatures)
God bless you and your family
I am praying for you
And fear not, for God the Father is in control. You are never alone in life.
God Bless you, sir. You've covered it all and I agree with the 6th suggestion whole-heartedly. I'm on my third round of this video myself.
TerrilianReya And God Bless you as well. Life is a bunch of random events with a purpose. (I know -- huh?) God has a plan for all of us, and he allows our paths to cross when they need to. I found this channel after Fouch-o-matic opened up the carousel package and Nick grabbed the Tennessee t-shirt. And now I fell in love with the channel.
May the good Lord above protect you and give your heart a song to sing.
I am with you all the way on this, Todd. You so well expressed what most of us are feeling. And it's a comfort for US to know--that in our absence, our prayers are a POWERFUL force for good for Patara's family: James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth MUCH."
Patara, I just love you Sis. I love your straight forward truthfulness and your strength. When these unexpected things happen we have three choices, 1) run away, 2) bury our heads in the sand and 3) just pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and then forge ahead. It calls for an inner strength and I believe we only get by God. I wish I could sit and talk with you for two hours!! I love you, I love your videos and I love the message you have been entrusted to pass on. Stay strong and keep your eyes focused upward!
You are a strong woman, Patara. As a senior citizen, with three grown kids, married 49 years, I cannot add a thing to your advice. We women do what needs to be done, because we can adapt to the changing situation. Take care of your rest and personal needs, and you will continue to survive well. One day at a time, because we have to.
Preparedness is so important - there is NO lifestyle in which having an emergency stash of funds or resources in case of income reduction is impractical.
I thoroughly understand my husband had a 3by pass heart surgery 2 years ago he had a stet put into his heart then this year he came down with breast Cancer but you know what got us through? God we are both believe in the greatest spirit without him I don't know if either of us survive am so happy you made this video I am tight wad with money we have some lad aside so yeah and I was born a country so I know how to store food my hubby was a city boy lol so he is used to buying things expensive but now he's learning I miss my ranch life having chickens and wake up to rooster crowing and fresh milk right from the cow . Amen am getting rid of a lot of stuff ty and God bless you and keep your videos going will be praying a healing prayer for you and your husband and children live you , peace and warm hugs sent to you
Well said sister. I thought I was the only one that said "Hunker down". :-)
Completely agree. We need to be prepared for as much as possible in everything in life.
I can't image what you & your family are going through...but I know you & your family will be OK!! You have each other's back!! You are strong, determined & you have FAITH!! I love you guys!! Tell James I'm rooting for the VOLS AGAIN this week!! My HOGS won there "scrimmage" game!! LOL❤️🐗🏈!!!
I think my approach is that family comes first...you hold onto the homestead as long as you can and then if you have to change what you are doing you do. Having a homestead helps with depression and food but sometimes the homestead is last on the list and it goes on the side.
Well said Patara. My family has always tried to plan ahead. Job loss in May, husband lifelined in July. But we're not hungry, the bills are paid, and we have a roof over our heads. You always have to plan for life, hunker down and circle the wagons. It's just a bump in the road. Praise God is GOOD.
AMEN!
amen me too
past generations also didn't have a computer to go to for answers------they learned by doing, they learned the hard way-----I admire all the generations that came before us
You have a great way at looking at life. I truly believe that God only gives us what we can handle. My husband had an episode when he had an operation for kidney stones. Three years later was when he had his full heart attack our world turned over; but we survived. I could not afford to take off from work but work adjusted my schedule so I could attend to my husband. After shift in the car I went for a 3 hour round trip to the hospital and back home. Fortunately it was for only a week then he was released. He has since returned to work, he is a fisherman. This took place more than 5 years ago. This spring I paid the last of the credit cards that I had used at that time. It had been about a year that he did not have full income and I did what I had to do. Would I do it again? In a heart beat, it helped the family survive. I was already prepared with food stuffs, cleaning supplies and paper goods. What I was not prepared for was the cost of car repairs and gas. We had our own wood so we had that under control. But its hard when just in one afternoon go from 2 incomes to 1; by no means are we extravagant people. Our house is paid for, we paid as we went. Our vehicles were paid for by cash. Save money where you can when you can, believe me it will pay off in the end. I could go on but that would mean writing a book. Thank-you for listening. Hugs to all!
Bless you, Mrs. Hatt. I'm so glad you were the soft place for your husband to fall upon but a rock for your family so you could survive where others would flounder. Pun intended. ;-)
Authentic woman with wisdom! Do you realize how RARE you are, sweet Patara? You truly bless me, thank you for sharing (even when it's not convenient or easy). Much love & continued prayers cover you, girl.
Another great video! Love the " go make my brown sugar biscuits" comment. I'm happy your husband is feeling better and your children are helping out. Thanks for the advice.
In case you're wondering if your words have impact, I'm here sniffling & boo-hooin' a bit 'cause I wish I could help you, sister. You remind me to stop feelin' sorry for myself and my chores and made me grateful for my strong boys and my beautiful, intelligent man.
I adore how real you are and how you encourage us (your subs) in the midst of your difficult time. Prayers to you and your family.
Well said Patara. My family has always tried to plan ahead. Job loss in May, husband lifelined in July. But we're not hungry, the bills are paid, and we have a roof over our heads. You always have to plan for life, hunker down and circle the wagons. It's just a bump in the road. Praise God is GOOD.
Thanks for being transparent, revealing the reality of the unexpected. I have learned in my age to have a plan B and in some cases a Plan C. Good video.
God bless you and your family. I love to watch your strength in action, you always demonstrate how your faith brings you through. A beautiful testament. Xoxo
awesome honey..I could listen to you and your advice for a very long time...thank you for your insight..sending prayers for every thing big and small to not be overwhelming for any of you♡♡♡♡
Prayers for the family. Young lady, you are strong and I know you'll be alright. You're smart. Young men, you are further in knowledge than most young adults. Great job.
You are 100% right on young lady. You are a strong lady because you have grown up to be one. They aren't just born. Your boys will be good hard workers from the way you are teaching them to work. They may not like it now but some day they'll tell you how you was so right and be thankful you teach them right. My husband died nearly 28 yrs. ago. I raised our babies by myself. Our baby had just turned 24 months old when my husband died. He was born with my problems, including having life threatening conditions, & was/is multi-disabled. I home-schooled, raised our kids, & learned to wear many hats. I was always a strong independent woman but I have became more so with time. Our daughter grew up to become a strong independent woman too. She is married now but I know if she had too she wouldn't have a big problem surviving on her own. Our baby boy is nearly thirty and is learning daily how to prep and be prepared for emergencies. I had a stroke over two years ago and have had to learn to give up some of my " strong well" & to allow others to help me some but I'm still too hard headed for some but I am not going to just give up and die. I plan on doing all I can for myself for as long as I can. Patara, you stick to your guns honey. You are doing a wonderful job! Give yourself some time for yourself. Hang in there honey! You, your husband, and family are all in my thoughts and prayers. Xs from Okie land.
I love the simplify idea. To expand on that... turn your hangers the opposite way in January and July 1st. When you wear and wash your clothes, put the hangers in the correct direction. on June 30th and Dec. 31st. look in your closet. whatever you didn't wear, and still has a hanger facing the opposite direction, toss it. Sentimentality often leads to clutter you don't have time for.
I have lived by these words that my grandmother used often, "Lick it and go" longer version, lick your wounds and go on about your business. Works for me every time!!
A good friend of mine had a major shtf event in 2002. Her husband was jumping on a trampoline with his kids and attempted to do a flip and broke his neck at the C-3 He's been paralyzed from his neck down ever since. Of course he couldn't work ever again, had 3 young kids everything in their lives flipped upside down. Somehow she has managed to keep her job, take care of him because he does live at home with them, and do everything he used to do around the house on top of everything else. She is an amazing person and has been a huge inspiration to me. Many prayers for you and your hubby and family!
Great advice!! I agree with preparing our children for life! Chores make them stronger adults! Our bread winner also has a heart condition, diagnosed when in our late 20's. God bless you and your family!
Your in my thoughts and prayers. What got me through my 1st. husband's illness and death was my belief in God, my love for my husband and his love for me, my kids, my family and a strength I didn't know I possessed. I couldn't believe it when people asked how I did it?. I did it for all the above reasons I wouldn't want to do anything else. See the good in things, (we would never moved to a rural area in az. if my husband hadn't become ill (he got to live 7 years in a home he helped to build (one of his life dreams). And so many other good things happened). So hang in there and believe God is with you and your family always.
I grew up on a dairy farm. Farm chores and household chores were just what we did!! Came in from school, changed our clothes and got busy. In the summer of course the chores increased. Did I have a wonderful childhood full of FUN, I sure did. I have cousins who agree fun on the farm was the best!! Some of their favorite times also. We did chores but had tons of time to play too......would not trade my childhood for anything!!
when you get those medical bills,negotiate them lower if you pay them off in cash/lump sum sometimes you can cut them in half.Tell them you are a farmer and only get paid once a year and you can work out reasonable monthly payments.Praying for you all. You got it right! Thanks be to God and Bless His Holy name.
I love you girl, you are so blunt and straightforward. your channel gives me motivation when I feel overwhelmed and want a poor pitiful me party. you tell it like it is and I'm so grateful for your videos. thank you
So well said and straight from the heart. Your advice goes for everyone whether a homesteader or an urbanite. Over our 48 yr marriage we've had about 4 major setbacks and what got us thru was the 'take stock, buckle down and do what is necessary'. God bless you and yours.
Grew up in the 50s and 6os on small working farm in the boonies. Everything you speak of my mother and father did and taught us and it has done us well all our lives. There were three boys, one with severe medical problems, there were episodes of life threatening illness and hospitalization for both my parents, but we were always prepared to deal with the changes and realities. When I look back I realize we were incredibly poor by the worlds eyes but we were very rich by family and faith. Your sons will be rich beyond measure because of your faith and teaching, they will most likely be honorable and a credit to their parents and community. Wealth and success is not in things but in Godly faith, relationship and community. I keep you in prayer that your family be well and whole and that you can continue to teach your viewers what is important in this life.
Love your "tell it like it is" attitude Patara!!! Your such an inspiration! In my prayers!
Never give up! Thank you for making this video, Ma'am.
Great, Great video, thanks for all you do for us!!! You open our eyes and make us think!!!
Thank you again for sharing a part of your life..I always look forward to your videos and fb posts..you are an inspiration!! thank you for all you do and the information you share!!!
may the Lord bless and protect you and family. I pray for the strength of the family to draw closer. my family and I will still keep all of you in prayer. nobody can get enough. lol hugs
Always an encouragement to listen to you. Praying for you and your family.
I am ill , my husbands ill, I took on my nephew who has really bad autism, even the dogs ill ,we eat and where clean ! are heads in a good place , there is a lot of love in our house. we looked after a young lad with depression ,he eat and chatted for mouths , hes well now , make time for each other , people are the most important thing in the world ,anything else is gravy my house is a mess , we have flu , next week will be better. ,you've got it.
But I WAS sitting right there with you! I've been sitting right there with you every day! You, and Starry both....Bear wakes up, Bear checks in with her friends Patara and Starry--yes, before the morning pee and even before coffee!---and thats just how it works. Love you!
You hang in there! You have all your priorities straight, and a great attitude! Praying for y'all!
Thanks for keeping it real, some very good points to ponder. hope you opened up some eyes.
Amen sister! This needed to be said!
You're a very wise lady with your feet well planted. Prayers are sent for your husbands strong recovery.
Patara - Thank you for having this conversation. I'll save it to watch again many times.
Truth!!!!! LOVE it!!! We have been having this talk with some family and they just don't get it!
Spot on Patara! Thanks for sharing. True Proverbs 31 Lady.😃God will get you through it. Seasons in our life, they change.
Thank you, BH! xo
I pray blessings upon you....because you have blessed me. We have a hurricane headed right towards us in NC. Everything you said is from the Father. I JUST NEEDED A NUDGE. Thanks, Keep on blessing all even when we are at peace.
so proud of you gf!!! "WE WILL WIN!!!'
Been there done that 24/7 caregiver for fourteen years, while homeschooling and doing every thing myself. And yes, I had times when I wanted to escape. What saved me was a support group for caregivers that our local hospice had once a week. Hospice isn't just for someone who is dying. Then there were longtime friends from our community whom I had met vis 4H, political groups, county council meetings over the years. And even folks from churches we didn't attend offered help. Which is a great reminder that when we help others other's help us when we need help. I sent you a private message via Facebook.
Hello Beth, I run into you all over the place. How are you? Last time we chatted was on FreshP. You are still on my prayers list with Corrine and Glenn, and others.
God bless you
hope you have a wonderful fall
Hope you are in good health
Todd Dembsky Hi Todd!! Am glad you have my friends Corrine and Glenn in your prayers. Am loving our cool fall weather here in the Sierras, and working part time has enriched my health.
PATARA ONCE AGAIN i LOVE YOUR MESSAGE. We could be twins I feel just like you do, maybe its the Scot/Irish bloodlines......Keep the faith baby sister
You know it... xoxo
Dear Lady, you are a true homesteader. This can be a simple way to live, not a easy life. It's good time mixed with hardship. Many in an urban area really don't understand the grit it takes to really live this life. Very good video. You and your family are in our prayers. May God's hand be upon your household.
Excellent insight and reminders! Hugs and continued prayers for you and your family Patara 💜
Patara, you are a STELLAR mom. You are in fact, you are a stellar human being. This message is so important, whether or not they want to hear it. I'm going to make this short and sweet, but I want to share this with you. When I was 29, my husband who was 32, was dx with stage 4 cancer. The year was 1981. I was a stay at home mom. Eleven months after the dx, he passed. He died the day before our 6th anniversary. My children were 10 and 2. I am in awe of how wise you are for the years you own. When ppl ask you "How do you do it?" I hope it doesn't make you as angry as it used to make me when women would pat my shoulder and say "I don't know how you can be so strong. I could NEVER do that." Well excuse me, but I wasn't there the day I got to vote on iT. LIFE HAPPENS. You do what you have to do. I had to go to work. I had 2 children who were small to raise, and now I was all that they had. I, like you, didn't have a choice! You'd be surprised at what you can do when you don't have a choice. Patara, you are strong and you are brave. You have a heart as wide as the state of TN. I understand what your milk cow does for you, and it 'aint all about the milk. You, my dear, are an amazing woman and someone I truly admire. Don't you forget sweetie, you are not in this alone. God's got his hand on you and that is EVERYTHING.
A girl after my own heart... how does anyone function without Post-It Notes?
I admire you for the way you're rearing your children; they will be strong, masculine, decent, responsible men and, by extension, good husbands. On behalf of young women in particular, and society in general, thank you.
Great video! I have cardiomyopathy too from Viral infection, got it at 26. You are so right, it can happen to anyone. But we are still going to have a small homestead. I'm almost 40, have had it for a long time, have great Dr's, God has truly blessed me. And a wonderful family helps too! God bless, you are doing great lady!! -Mandara
Thank you so much. Just want to give you a hug!
Lord Bless you and keep you! It doesn't surprise me at all that the evil one has launched attacks against you and yours, Starry and Danny. Because of your powerful witness and example I pray that many will be reached and a softening hearts to the WORD. God Bless.
Everyone in our country needs to see this video. Thank you.
Thank you! 😘 you always say what I need to hear
I've just recently found your channel and love your videos. I will be praying for you and your family.
you go girl! I have similar with my man.my husband in the last 6mos. had lost vision in his right eye had retina surgery with gas bubble his left eye had Lazer surgery for the start of retina problems. he had surgery on left eye for cataract. he has to go to another surgeon for COPD. so we have to stay pin.point on what matters. there are days we just want to stop and cry but what will that help. so like I said like a duck with water on it's back. YOU GO GIRL!
You are so special and dont ever forget it! With all that you have on your plate, just look at all the lives you are touching and helping us to look at things in a positive way. Praying for you, hubby, your boys and your farm. I see such determination in that beautiful face. God bless........Ann
God has blessed us with your courageous and righteous example, Patara. He raised you up to be a teacher and a beacon, to be a comfort (after, for some and before, for others) our own hardest trials. It's a great thing to serve others even in your worst hours and days of suffering, when your faith is the most sorely tested. You show us that, "If Patara can survive this, I can survive mine." You're the person who would cheer up and give heart and strength to those who came to visit you, if you were in the hospital, than they who intended to cheer you. The Lord gave you the miracle of surviving your birth and you are proving every day why you deserved that miracle. I am speaking for many, when I say how grateful I am for the lightgiver that you are and am inspired by your spiritual heroism.♡♡♡
thanks for sharing your story. great advise - can apply to most any lifestyle your viewers are living. Your truth is your truth.
as i have told you from the day i met you... you are my Hero... Love you and all you talked about is spot on... We know that in the future my hubby is going to have to have some major surgery.. maybe and hoping for two or 3 years down the road, and for that matter we could have something major before that, but we are prepared as possible and we are continuing to prepare... Thank you for all you do....
Great video with wonderful advice from the heart!! Love your channel. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have had as well as witnessed a similar situation happen in my family years ago and is what helped me get into prepping which has saved my butt way more times that I want to admit. Hang in there, "God bless you and yours and Thank You for your strength."
God bless!
Wow 😳 you truly truly have an amazing way of delivering a message. Thank you !
Spot On Patara :) Well said :)
The Lord expects us to take what is given us.. its how we endure them.. we can moan and groan about our situation or we can go forward and do the best we can.. and with that attitude He helps us! He is always there.. and when we have a bad day.. cry our eyes out to Him and then get back to work! In the end we win! Stay strong Patara.. the gold ring is attainable! My little great grandmother cared for her very tall and big husband after his stroke. She had to dress him, help him up and down.. bathed him and helped him on and off the toilet! She endured to the end! Blessings!
This was so refreshing to hear! A real homesteader telling it like it is and on top of that, experienced and knows what she is talking about! So many so-called homesteaders making videos telling us how to do it and they are green and clueless! I have asked on a couple of homesteader videos what they would do if something happened to the other spouse. Never got a response. Now with you and Starry it is getting real and in your face! You are true examples of how it is done! Prayers for you and wishing you and yours well!
Patara you are an inspiration . Praying for you and your family. Your family is being raised the right way. Love ya bunches.
Great lessons. Keep the family unit strong and motivated in this journey. May all be well and better Patara.
This really helps me to hear this today. I think the hardest part will be keeping journals on each animal. We're planning on having chickens and rabbits and of course a garden.
Thank you for opening your soul to us
And helping my family be better prepared if/when hard times hit us!
Glad to see that chin up, didn't expect anything else. You are a true inspiration. God Bless
thank you so much for this video. I really needed it today. you are a strong woman. praying for your family.
Well said Patara. This is how my husband and I have lived our lives. You do what you have to do to get it done what ever the circumstances. I love the way you get to the point. Times a wasting , listen up people
well said, be prepared and give yourself credit for what you do in a day. I have crayons that write on glass, my bathroom mirror is my noteboard and I cross off things as they are done, on a tough day it is good to visually see just what I have accomplished. There are times where that is my only "atta boy, good job" it gives me the incentive to be able to face the next day.
thank you for sharing this
My mother married at 16 raised children through the depression in her late teens always told me, when something happens it's just something else you'll have to learn to live with. Just pick it up and go on. This was her philosophy in life. I am number 12 out of 15 children. I wish you well in your endeavor. God's speed
Sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he can recover soon and completely. This video was great. You reinforced to me why I fled the city and a lucrative profession to live a self sufficient lifestyle. Lots more work, but it's MY life. Be prepared has always been the key.
Best to you.
I just love you. I love your perspective on life. Thanks for all you do.
well said! thanks again
Patara=Strong Woman!🙏🙏 love your videos.
Well said my friend
you're amazing keep on keeping on. your an iinspiration. im a mom of 4 3 are boys and your words make me know I'm on the right road
Amen!!! Been there and life does change, but for the good!!!!
I can hear you talk all day , husband very luck To have a strong woman like you.
love you attitude.
Patara your strength impresses me more every time I watch a video. Blessings sweet one!!
Great advice.
Very well put.
Country folk, live on being prepared.