Lester, thank you for this talk this morning. As much as I enjoy the “shit show” antics, I equally enjoy your “heart to heart” conversations. As we all are just trying to navigate through life, these talks do so much for our (my) emotional well-being. It just reminds us (me) that we are not alone in our own agony. You are a true gentleman and awesome human being. 💕
I think there’s a little bit of that in all of us, I’m just blessed to have an audience who enjoys my version of the shit show and someone who will listen when I need to talk in a deeper more profound level. Thank you for a beautiful reply to the video.
Lester I hope that 12 year old brave big sister can realize how brave she is and can work through the trauma she had to endure and know she is not to blame for it. She did not deserve that and she is still a beautiful girl who will be a powerful woman in her life! Prayers for her family!
I am going on 56 this month and am a victim also, and to this day never spoke, but ima survivor and your page has helped me and helps me everyday! That’s why you can never stop doing this Lester or any of y’all! My husband is away for work far more than he is home, and y’all get me thru my days with sanity still. Luv all of y’all and all the animals! 🥰
In a good way.... Not a CREEPY way!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Promise!!!! 🤣🤣 After I posted that... An image of Lester with Jazz hands going--- "not in a CREEPY way though"!! I laughed WAYYY to hard. Smh But.. we get through it with laughter!! So I hope you giggled as much as I did.
Lester, you brought back a lot of memory's to me, im a survivor of sexual abuse from my father , i didnt tell any one till i was 40 , im now 60 and it still haunts me , The guilt i have is , my daughter was also abused by a family member and i didnt see it ... i should have but i didint and that eats me up . but my daughter was so brave , she told me , and i acted . Thank you Lester, for being "real" xxx
As long as you acted when you found out, you did your job...people are good at hiding their perversions...you have my - and God's - permission to not feel guilty...
Yes, heartbreaking, there are monsters in this world but not shadows under the littleones beds, they are perfectly ordinary looking people that manipulate and prey on the innocent.
@@catherinewilliams3850 and there are adults who don’t believe in that little girl and call her a liar, and lets it all continue. I can feel their pain.
Oh Lester never stop being you! You can ramble on as much as you need to, I'm right here watching. Your being a bison video was very touching. Bless you Lester
I'm talking to a friend about abuse by a stepfather...you started the story...see I'm a survivor of abuse...everyone comes to me for advice...you handled it just right..all we want is to be heard and believed
Its great you are there for your friend to help her I'm the same as you survivor of all the abuses worst one the sexual abuse by family members nd ended up in the care of the nuns evil yokes they were but everyone comes to me to talk to I'm glad i can be there for them to just listen nd advice them the best i can we are all surviors nd I'm stronger now than ever
@@martinamcgaughran2424 I'm the cause of my grandfather rapping his daughter...my mother..he spent the rest of his life trying to kill me..God looked down one day and said enough is enough...I'm 72...just been told I have an inherent cancer...of course you know the only person in the family who has cancer...but God is great and it's been a blessing
@@mema2ode aw sorry to hear that Cathy hope you are ok nd you are receiving the care you deserve i was physical abuse at the age of two nd went to live with my grandparent whom i found out later in life werent my mum was boarded out to them from one of the mother nd baby homes here in ireland to me they'll always will be my nannie nd granda moved bk home at the age of 10 to the house of horrors as i named it nd was sexual abused nd raped by my da nd brothers it was in secondary school that i said some thing to another girl before i knew it i was in the heads office nd that i wasnt going to be going bk home that day 16th may 89 the case was brought to court nd my da was sent to prison for 7 years scumbag got out in 5 nd one of my brothers got 5 years probation nd on the sex offenders list nd my ma knew it was happening to me but did nothing about it only laughs nd denied it the others got away with it i only talk to my two younger sisters who ended up in care aswell i wish i could have saved them from rhe same abuse as i went through i wasnt allowed to go to my ma's funeral when she passed she never really forgiven me but i know i did the right thing i was only a child nd did nothing wrong i went on nd had 2 horrible relationships but im stronger now nd will continue to keep being strong as you have take care oc urself
@@martinamcgaughran2424 God told me that I am his child...my life has been "different " but I have so much to be thankful for...you were so strong...we will fight on
My heart bleeds for children dealing with abuse!!💔 Children and animals are so dependent on adults for their protection. Then to have that adult do heinous things to those in their care is unfathomable!!😡👹 Totally innocent, completely dependent beings violated by those who are supposed to care!! I'm am NOT a violent person but child and animal abuse is something that would bring out the worst in me if I knew who was doing it!! Very well said, Lester!! 🤗😍🤗
I feel for those little girls & that mother. I once was those little girls & I never told until I was well into my 40's. I can't imagine the things you hear & the burdens you take on. I will say a prayer for those precious girls.
Dear Lester, When you were talking about the two daughters being molested, there was something you said that really stood out to me, and I want to address this. “Allowed.” When a person is groomed and conditioned to believe that they are responsible for the acts of an abuser, “allowed” isn’t a correct description. She did not “allow” that abuser to abuse her. She was forced. Force can be an emotional act, as well as a physical one, and she was emotionally forced to not tell. She was forced to submit, by her abuser, to his abuse. Do you think, even for a moment, that she would have “allowed” him to abuse her if she thought there was another choice? That is one of the hardest things to see when you are being abused. You’re literally groomed to believe that there are only two choices; submit to ‘save’ your family and keep out of trouble, or break everything apart, lose everything that matters to you because you told. Children don’t “allow” themselves to be sexually abused any more than physical or emotional abuse. Abuse is especially horrible when it’s against children, because they don’t have the tools to fight against it. I am sitting here, trying to convey how truly horrible and monstrous abuse is, and it’s so hard. I was abused as a child, and understand what she went through. So when I heard you say that “she allowed”, I had to talk. To correct what you said. She was forced. Please think about what you say when talking about this topic, because something as small as one word can have an immense impact on those who watch your videos. We’re all survivors of something. I am a survivor of sexual abuse. Love y’all! Julie
Just want to say I was sexually abused as a child, but not triggered by the use of the word “allowed”. I totally agree with everything you’ve said about children being groomed and that they were forced, never did they “allow” it to happen. Maybe it wasn’t the best word to use. It didn’t really stand out to me until reading your comment. There have been times when a word or phrase has hit me like that though; totally understand. Our brains/human psyche r so complex, with people coming different experiences, and such. I guess it’s hard to know or predict things. Thankful for conversations like this where we can learn from each other though, and know I’m not alone in these struggles
This made me cry. I was a victim of my step father. You can tuck stuff away and then stories like this puts you right back there. I'm 60 and back then it was not acceptable to talk about it. My heart goes out to any child that is abused. I hope there is special corner in hell for anyone that hurts a child
When my late husband was going through his cancer battle, someone told us about the buffalo facing a storm. They gifted us with a buffalo figurine to remind us to "be a buffalo." To this day, it sits on my dresser to keep reminding me.
Lester I'm praying for those little girls that they can overcome the scars of abuse. What a brave 12yr old. We are all survivors of something. I've been fighting kidney disease for 14 years now and by the grace of God so far not bad enough for dialysis. Thank you for today's life lesson. I give my worries to the Lord. He carries them for me. God bless ❤❤❤
I was on a jury in a trial with a child 12 that was molested and her 10 year old sister testified she heard her sister crying no when it happened. It broke my heart. My only consolation is we found him guilty and in NC statutory rape is auto life sentence with no parole so he will never do it again. Those girls were so sad. Their childhood is over.
Lester, my heart hurts for this family. Please God, help them thru this horrible experience. Lester, you carry so much in your heart. Hopefully your having this discussion out loud, will relieve some of your sadness and resulting pain. You are so amazing, understanding, caring and kind. God bless this family and help them recover. I love the “be a bison” message. Going to apply it to my life going forward, as will many of your listeners. Thank you for that. ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
Kudos to that mother for taking action for her daughters. I know she too must be going through so many emotions but to put that in the background and work to resolve the situation speaks highly of her. That saddens me when I hear that happening to kids and more so when the parent can't or won't take action. Also really enjoying your videos with the Arms family!!!!!
I needed to hear this, I've been healing from a wreck that turned my life upside down. I saw you getting emotional, I got emotional. I need to deal with this storm head on. God bless those 2 young girls. That 12 year old is a superhero, a true superhero!!
Wonderful and heartfelt story Lester. I am a survivor of that kind of abuse so I do understand it. You are a precious and loving survivor Lester and we all do love you very much!!
Oh man, I felt that bite to the ear🤭😩 I’m lucky to have seen Bison up close while visiting Yellowstone National Park and other places. They are huge! It’s such a cool experience whenever I get to see them. Btw, it’s too early to be crying in my coffee, lol. Gosh, that story was powerful❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this message. I am 70 but I now have a new motto: BE THE BISON. Dusty could put that on a tshirt! A great message we all should remember.
I experienced the same as those two sweet girls except it was my biological father and older brother but when I walked in on my brother hurting my little brother I had him put in prison. I was 14 and have memories at 6 of things happening to me. It changed who I was meant to be. God bless all those who are survivor’s. Thank you Lester for always listening. I have a special place for your dad in my heart . I’ve told pawpaw I wish I could’ve been blessed with a dad like him.
This video is causing my anxiety to raise because I was one of those 12 year olds. I'm now a child activist specifically for that reason. My biological dad didn't find out till I was 55. I've been through years of therapy as I've had other things happen such as losing my 22 year old son. I suffer from 9 different PTSD's. This video was very hard to hear. I'm in tears. It never goes away but we have no choice but to deal with it by the grace of God!
Lester, you open your heart to us so people feel comfortable opening up to you. You are a very special man, Lester! Love you man! ❤️ Keep on keepin' on!
Thank you for sharing!! It made me really think about my life and how to handle situations I'm in. I love the community that you have built with your page! There is a strong sense of support and kindness. Love you guys!
We grew up with a place in Concord,NC that was called Buffalo ranch. They had stagecoach rides to see the buffalo in their pastures and they had bison too. They had goats that did shows and would walk on high wires up in the air. In later years before they closed they had a lot of animals. I remember at one point they had a polar bear. It was a cool place and I was sad it closed.
This is the first time watching you and what a topic.....I might call that Divine Intervention.....I too am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I saw you with Daniel and Dejay which I am subscribed to. You spoke very well on this topic and from the heart I felt it and was in tears from beginning to end. For me it was God that I found in my deepest despair. He healed and cleansed me and gave me a crying heart with cleansing tears. NEVER stop speaking from your heart..you will touch so many people. Who knew that the first video that I would see of you would be about this.I am from Canada...God bless you all.
God Bless you and your family. What u r talking about this morning. It brings back memories of what happen to me as I was a teenager by my dad & step grandfather. Keep being with us & giving us the knowledge of life & living. We love u & ur whole family.
Good morning! Lester….. thank you for telling the story….. I’m facing a storm now…. Dealing with it the best I can…….. just like you say. I hope your ear is ok!! And I hope you never accidentally smash another egg in your pocket!! lol lol You guys are so special. Thank you for being you and I LOVE your talks!!!!! Bye for now Kathy Washington State 🇺🇸👋🏻
What you told today is her testimony which while shared can help others. God will bless that person and her children as well as you. Always share your testimony. Because you never know who it can save. . God loves us all.and he can hill is though all our storms. And facing them head on is the answer but some of us it takes longer than others. What a wonderful message. Know it or not.
Love this story. Same thing happened to my daughter until she was seventeen and told him touch me or anyone in this family again and I will tell everyone I know what you have been doing. And it stopped. She told me about 2 weeks after he died. I think she waited because she knows I would have gone to jail had I known earlier.
Lester, your light shines bright. Thankyou for your insight and wisdom. I have learned to understand so much in myself and the world around me; and stand with confidence and endurance during life storms. Thankyou for teaching me strength. ❤ 🇨🇦
Lester you described my life over 40 years ago but it was the youngest one who faced the storm and came and told me what their step-dad was doing. Like the other family, he worked nights and I worked days so I never knew about it. Even though we divorced because of what he had done, there are still damages that my daughters needed to get help for. He died a few years ago alone and with nothing. He’s never met his grandkids (I had 2 kids with him) or walked his daughter down the aisle.
Thank you sharing that story. What I needed right now. I'm going thru a storm, I just lost my sweet cousin two weeks ago. She was like a sister to me. She was 66 years old. She had two strokes and 3 mini strokes. The last one took her in her sleep. She loved hearing about the babies at ISS. She would laugh about all the antics. Miss calling her at night and telling her about that day's video. I have a few family members left. Just needed to hear to be a bison and face this storm. Thank you for being a inspiration to us all. Love you, Jami and the rest of the Morrow Family. Always praying for you all. Love Molly Ann from Knoxville, Tn
Molly, I fully understand your storm. My sister has had 5 strokes, 3 heart attacks and so many mini strokes but she is still fighting. The doctors have said the next one will take her as her body can't handle anymore. She is paralyzed on her left side and wheelchair bound. One day and only God knows when that day will come but I will be in the storm. God Bless you and keep you during all the storms of life.
@@robinwandoff2014 so sorry about your Sister. I will pray for you and your Sister. Really don't feel real she gone but she is at peace now. May God surround you. Keep moving forward.God bless!
Thank you for this video. It sure was an eye opener. I like your quote "Be the Bison". That will be my new saying with my grandbabies. Prayers out to the many families that have been through similar situations. Hope the ear isn't as bad as it looks.
Lester your talks are always good 👍 I have had to be that bison most of my life, an abusive father, foster father who molested me at age 10, a cheating husband at age 23, death of husband at age 30 a son who was molested by his father my first husband my son then went to prison at age25 for molesting children including his own daughter, my granddaughter. My life has been one hardship after another. I am now 79 suffering with scoliosis collapsing spine and have lots the use of my left leg. Through all this I have tried to keep my spirits up and a smile on my face telling myself that God knows what he's doing and has plans for me. Yes I am a survivor. Thank you for your time and I truly enjoy all your videos. I really love you and all the babies. Jamie is the sweetest girl and so beautiful.
Lester, my heart breaks for those children and their mother. I have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. I pray their storm is over. Thank you for being there for her. You are a good man Lester!!
I really enjoyed listening to your video today....it was very emotional...😔😔😔...you gave good advice about facing adversity. You commented that you do not know why people write these letters to you about such private matters. Lester, you are a sort of conduit to healing and safety...hence , "sanctuary".You are a good listener, full of compassion. You are sensitive and are not afraid of showing it. Your heart allows you to care about the animals...but you also care about us humans. I am sorry that your ear was injured, but as you said, she was only playing. Keep being who you are. We love you.😊❤
I live watching u and all the antics that happen on the farm u don’t know how much all of u morrows have helped me with my struggles in my life. Thank u to all of u.
Your life lessons are always inspirational and deep for those folks that have gone through their own shit show or those going through it now. Thank you for tugging at a part of my soul that needs a gentle reminder of where I’ve been and who I’ve become and my next adventure.
Mine started at age 11. It stopped as fast as it started because I was never alone with that person again. Sorry about your ear! It happens more than you know. I wish I had had an Annie. Life lessons are hard. You have no idea how hard it is to face some of those storms Lester. Go see Jami “ it’ll be fine”. ♥️❤️🥰♥️❤️
Thank you for your video today Lester. Sometimes we have our pity parties over things that compared to what others have endured are so tiny and insignificant. I pray for those going through the stronger storms that they have the strength to endure and seek help. I dealt with sexual advances from some family friends when I was a young girl and it went on a long time because I was afraid my parents wouldn’t believe me over them. I finally learned to stand up for myself though and I told. I learned to not ever be afraid to tell. Things will resolve a lot sooner if you do in most cases.
Great video Lester, thanks for sharing that story... Bless that 12year old ,for being there for her sister.. And seeing Dunbar,the bison is one my favorite bison..But the top Queen is Sweet Eleanor ❤️.. Thanks
You had me in tears. Myself, my sisters, my half sister and step sister know all to well, by my father and uncles. 🥲🥲🥲🥲 I’m so proud of that girl and standing up and glad someone listened. People don’t always listen or believe. Until it’s too late. 💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽 God bless them and anyone else who has been through it or going through it and too afraid to tell.
Neva, I feel Your Pain and others that have gone through OR going through That Storm.. It's a Pain that has never left me. I Pray for Peace of Mind for those !
I worked in the courts, and sat through so many trials in special victims. These kids are so amazing and brave. Having to testify is like re living the actual abuse in public. The perps are usually close friends or family and almost always unrepentant. There is a special place in hell for people who hurt children. It can cause so much damage..praying for those sweet babies and their poor Mom who must feel so guilty for having any part in bringing that monster anywhere near her children.
Lester you relate to so many people the compassion you show to everyones struggles is so amazing. Ive always held my past in an delt with it myself wgich led me to be an addict from the time i was 12 up to the age of 30. Im 34 now an still struggled with my past but handle it better cause drugs just destroyed my life even more. Thank you for your videos cause you, jami an jake really help me more then you all will ever know an then all the babies help even more. Hope you have a great day lester
@Ima Survivor Sanctuary So True, Never alone.. Thank You Lester for Your words of wisdom and Videos. You, Jami, Jake, and Animals Help Us All. Love & Hugs,Nancy
Loving all these videos of you all with Daniel and family. You were the first RUclipsr I ever watched and now I have a good group of people I watch bc of the other channels you promoted. Thank you for all you do!
Talking about kids being molested. Makes me sick, happened to my daughter girls when they were younger. My granddaughters are still affected in thier adulthood 💔
I think that people find that you are just a good man, a good family man and a person people can look up to. I think this too, you're a good man Lester. I hope that you ever will be. Bless your family.
Good morning Lester, wow what a message today 😘 what true words were spoken, you hear that all the thank you Lester for the kind words and words that open our eyes your true gem God bless. And whoever's going through this terrible scenario please go to the authorities makes me so sad!! 🙏
powerful message Lester. straight from the heart and with love and care in your voice. you truly are an amazing man. to take the time to do this. broke my heart to think of the family in the letter and to see and hear you hurt while speaking. think of how many people you have helped and get comfort from your messages. such a nice change to see such positive and heartfelt comments. thinking of each and everyone of our fellow ISS family who have commented today and even for those who haven't but have anything going on in their lives ❤
Hi Lester. It's hard for me to click like on this video but I did because you may have given others the courage to try to get out of a situation they are in or feel they really aren't alone and have the support to help them. I only hope that family truly found the strength and to heal. Thank you for sharing.❤
This has been a powerful message. I am covering everyone going through this or any struggles in my prayers for strength, comfort and healing. You are loved ❤️😘❤️
Damn Lester it’s too early to have me in tears. Heart breaks for those lil girls. Hopefully that bastard is locked up getting that same “Special Treatment!”
Lester, thank you for stories. I am in a storm but totally lived in abusive situations but I learned to face the storm to help others through them. God has helped me go through so many times that I can’t count. He has given me ways of escape. I have lived through storms divorce, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse most of my life and suffer from PTSD But Holy Spirit calms my spirit and gives me peace. I have become dependent on God to raise me up. Lamentations 3:25-26 The LORD is good to those who depend on him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.
I am so glad you touched on this subject. My heart breaks for these little girls, their mom, and their biological father. I have my reasons for this story touching my heart & soul so much. Just Thank You for telling their story, it should NEVER happen, NEVER!! God Bless them & you...We ALL are Survivor's of something. My heart breaks for those that didnt make it. 😪😪❤🙏
Bison are an experience in themselves. I went to the Roosevelt National Park in South Dakota and they come up to your car as they stampede. They travel by hundreds in the herd. Awesome creatures. Then you talk of sexual abuse in children, this is terrible. I pray for these children. I was abused as an adult, I can’t imagine how these children endure this evil. You never forget it or can get away from it. It haunts you forever. Yes, you can deal with it. I share with women my story and they relax to know they are not alone. When women in church or schools hear the story they realize they can endure and live on. Thank you, Lester for helping us relax in the times like this. You use your farm life to help us survive through our storms.💕🙋🏼♀️🙏🏻
Wow Lester this really spoke to my heart today. I have some issues with some of my employees and I’m going in today and I’m going to tell them “to be a bison!” I will tell them what you have said and hopefully not cry because the tears are sure flowing. Bison are beautiful animals. I saw them up close and yes they are huge! I would have loved to see Dunbar though. Yes I’ve followed Dusty’s page for a bit too. You have a great day, now let me go fix my face since my mascara must really be outta place!
Lester, thank you for this talk this morning. As much as I enjoy the “shit show” antics, I equally enjoy your “heart to heart” conversations. As we all are just trying to navigate through life, these talks do so much for our (my) emotional well-being. It just reminds us (me) that we are not alone in our own agony. You are a true gentleman and awesome human being. 💕
I think there’s a little bit of that in all of us, I’m just blessed to have an audience who enjoys my version of the shit show and someone who will listen when I need to talk in a deeper more profound level. Thank you for a beautiful reply to the video.
@@ImaSurvivorSanctuary Bison have attacked many people in Yellowstone. There are many videos posted of the stories.
@@JeanBrewer Yes, but nearly ALL those people were participating in activities that they were warned ⚠️ would be dangerous and advised against.
@@lc91902 Oh absolutely!!
@@ImaSurvivorSanctuary can you tell me your full name and address for mail please?
Lester I hope that 12 year old brave big sister can realize how brave she is and can work through the trauma she had to endure and know she is not to blame for it. She did not deserve that and she is still a beautiful girl who will be a powerful woman in her life! Prayers for her family!
I am going on 56 this month and am a victim also, and to this day never spoke, but ima survivor and your page has helped me and helps me everyday! That’s why you can never stop doing this Lester or any of y’all! My husband is away for work far more than he is home, and y’all get me thru my days with sanity still. Luv all of y’all and all the animals! 🥰
We got you Annette, you are a survivor and part of the IMA family!!
We are all around!! ❤️❤️❤️
In a good way.... Not a CREEPY way!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Promise!!!! 🤣🤣
After I posted that...
An image of Lester with Jazz hands going--- "not in a CREEPY way though"!!
I laughed WAYYY to hard.
Smh
But.. we get through it with laughter!!
So I hope you giggled as much as I did.
Lifelong consequences. 🙁. Hugs.
Lester, you brought back a lot of memory's to me, im a survivor of sexual abuse from my father , i didnt tell any one till i was 40 , im now 60 and it still haunts me , The guilt i have is , my daughter was also abused by a family member and i didnt see it ... i should have but i didint and that eats me up . but my daughter was so brave , she told me , and i acted . Thank you Lester, for being "real" xxx
Sending you a virtual hug *
Wow hugs and prayers
Me too. So sorry. It was my father, too. I overprotected my daughter so the two extremes. She is a single 28 year old virgin.
As long as you acted when you found out, you did your job...people are good at hiding their perversions...you have my - and God's - permission to not feel guilty...
Mine was my grandfather
So sad for those children and all the children this happens to. But your message today is powerful and I appreciate it!
Yes, heartbreaking, there are monsters in this world but not shadows under the littleones beds, they are perfectly ordinary looking people that manipulate and prey on the innocent.
@@catherinewilliams3850 and there are adults who don’t believe in that little girl and call her a liar, and lets it all continue. I can feel their pain.
Yes!! Way too common. So glad Mom believed her 12 yo.
Thank you Lester for your message "Be the Bison"
What a sad story for those children. The older sister is a hero for looking out for her younger sister.
Boy, did I ever need that message!!! While you are struggling, please remember those of us you uplift and push across the finish line. Keep being you!
Oh Lester never stop being you! You can ramble on as much as you need to, I'm right here watching. Your being a bison video was very touching. Bless you Lester
Praying for strength and comfort for you Lester I see how much you love your children.
I'm talking to a friend about abuse by a stepfather...you started the story...see I'm a survivor of abuse...everyone comes to me for advice...you handled it just right..all we want is to be heard and believed
Its great you are there for your friend to help her I'm the same as you survivor of all the abuses worst one the sexual abuse by family members nd ended up in the care of the nuns evil yokes they were but everyone comes to me to talk to I'm glad i can be there for them to just listen nd advice them the best i can we are all surviors nd I'm stronger now than ever
@@martinamcgaughran2424 I'm the cause of my grandfather rapping his daughter...my mother..he spent the rest of his life trying to kill me..God looked down one day and said enough is enough...I'm 72...just been told I have an inherent cancer...of course you know the only person in the family who has cancer...but God is great and it's been a blessing
@@mema2ode aw sorry to hear that Cathy hope you are ok nd you are receiving the care you deserve i was physical abuse at the age of two nd went to live with my grandparent whom i found out later in life werent my mum was boarded out to them from one of the mother nd baby homes here in ireland to me they'll always will be my nannie nd granda moved bk home at the age of 10 to the house of horrors as i named it nd was sexual abused nd raped by my da nd brothers it was in secondary school that i said some thing to another girl before i knew it i was in the heads office nd that i wasnt going to be going bk home that day 16th may 89 the case was brought to court nd my da was sent to prison for 7 years scumbag got out in 5 nd one of my brothers got 5 years probation nd on the sex offenders list nd my ma knew it was happening to me but did nothing about it only laughs nd denied it the others got away with it i only talk to my two younger sisters who ended up in care aswell i wish i could have saved them from rhe same abuse as i went through i wasnt allowed to go to my ma's funeral when she passed she never really forgiven me but i know i did the right thing i was only a child nd did nothing wrong i went on nd had 2 horrible relationships but im stronger now nd will continue to keep being strong as you have take care oc urself
@@martinamcgaughran2424 God told me that I am his child...my life has been "different " but I have so much to be thankful for...you were so strong...we will fight on
My heart bleeds for children dealing with abuse!!💔 Children and animals are so dependent on adults for their protection. Then to have that adult do heinous things to those in their care is unfathomable!!😡👹 Totally innocent, completely dependent beings violated by those who are supposed to care!! I'm am NOT a violent person but child and animal abuse is something that would bring out the worst in me if I knew who was doing it!!
Very well said, Lester!!
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I love how Lester is always a teacher
I feel for those little girls & that mother. I once was those little girls & I never told until I was well into my 40's. I can't imagine the things you hear & the burdens you take on. I will say a prayer for those precious girls.
Dear Lester,
When you were talking about the two daughters being molested, there was something you said that really stood out to me, and I want to address this.
“Allowed.”
When a person is groomed and conditioned to believe that they are responsible for the acts of an abuser, “allowed” isn’t a correct description.
She did not “allow” that abuser to abuse her. She was forced. Force can be an emotional act, as well as a physical one, and she was emotionally forced to not tell. She was forced to submit, by her abuser, to his abuse.
Do you think, even for a moment, that she would have “allowed” him to abuse her if she thought there was another choice? That is one of the hardest things to see when you are being abused.
You’re literally groomed to believe that there are only two choices; submit to ‘save’ your family and keep out of trouble, or break everything apart, lose everything that matters to you because you told.
Children don’t “allow” themselves to be sexually abused any more than physical or emotional abuse.
Abuse is especially horrible when it’s against children, because they don’t have the tools to fight against it.
I am sitting here, trying to convey how truly horrible and monstrous abuse is, and it’s so hard. I was abused as a child, and understand what she went through.
So when I heard you say that “she allowed”, I had to talk.
To correct what you said.
She was forced.
Please think about what you say when talking about this topic, because something as small as one word can have an immense impact on those who watch your videos.
We’re all survivors of something. I am a survivor of sexual abuse.
Love y’all!
Julie
Just want to say I was sexually abused as a child, but not triggered by the use of the word “allowed”. I totally agree with everything you’ve said about children being groomed and that they were forced, never did they “allow” it to happen. Maybe it wasn’t the best word to use. It didn’t really stand out to me until reading your comment. There have been times when a word or phrase has hit me like that though; totally understand. Our brains/human psyche r so complex, with people coming different experiences, and such. I guess it’s hard to know or predict things. Thankful for conversations like this where we can learn from each other though, and know I’m not alone in these struggles
This made me cry. I was a victim of my step father. You can tuck stuff away and then stories like this puts you right back there. I'm 60 and back then it was not acceptable to talk about it. My heart goes out to any child that is abused. I hope there is special corner in hell for anyone that hurts a child
My heart goes out to the two young girls.
Oh Lester I’ve sat and watched and cried all the way through and still you tell a story with a profound message love to all your family 👊xx
When my late husband was going through his cancer battle, someone told us about the buffalo facing a storm. They gifted us with a buffalo figurine to remind us to "be a buffalo." To this day, it sits on my dresser to keep reminding me.
Lester I'm praying for those little girls that they can overcome the scars of abuse. What a brave 12yr old. We are all survivors of something. I've been fighting kidney disease for 14 years now and by the grace of God so far not bad enough for dialysis. Thank you for today's life lesson. I give my worries to the Lord. He carries them for me. God bless ❤❤❤
I was on a jury in a trial with a child 12 that was molested and her 10 year old sister testified she heard her sister crying no when it happened. It broke my heart. My only consolation is we found him guilty and in NC statutory rape is auto life sentence with no parole so he will never do it again. Those girls were so sad. Their childhood is over.
Lester, my heart hurts for this family. Please God, help them thru this horrible experience. Lester, you carry so much in your heart. Hopefully your having this discussion out loud, will relieve some of your sadness and resulting pain. You are so amazing, understanding, caring and kind. God bless this family and help them recover. I love the “be a bison” message. Going to apply it to my life going forward, as will many of your listeners. Thank you for that. ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
Well Said... Thank You and
Thank Lester, too, for being himself. Love & Hugs, Nancy
We want our stories told to you so you, Jami and Jake know your not alone.
Kudos to that mother for taking action for her daughters. I know she too must be going through so many emotions but to put that in the background and work to resolve the situation speaks highly of her. That saddens me when I hear that happening to kids and more so when the parent can't or won't take action. Also really enjoying your videos with the Arms family!!!!!
I needed to hear this, I've been healing from a wreck that turned my life upside down. I saw you getting emotional, I got emotional. I need to deal with this storm head on. God bless those 2 young girls. That 12 year old is a superhero, a true superhero!!
Ms. Sweethpea, I'm sorry You had a wreck and healing from Your life upside down ! You're in my Prayers ! Nancy
Wonderful and heartfelt story Lester. I am a survivor of that kind of abuse so I do understand it. You are a precious and loving survivor Lester and we all do love you very much!!
Theressa, I'm sorry You're going through That Storm!
I Pray for Peace of mind for You. Nancy
Oh man, I felt that bite to the ear🤭😩 I’m lucky to have seen Bison up close while visiting Yellowstone National Park and other places. They are huge! It’s such a cool experience whenever I get to see them. Btw, it’s too early to be crying in my coffee, lol. Gosh, that story was powerful❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this message. I am 70 but I now have a new motto: BE THE BISON.
Dusty could put that on a tshirt! A great message we all should remember.
Omg....i love these mash ups with other groups! All of you are my favorite groups! ( Tex still my favorite) 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I experienced the same as those two sweet girls except it was my biological father and older brother but when I walked in on my brother hurting my little brother I had him put in prison. I was 14 and have memories at 6 of things happening to me. It changed who I was meant to be. God bless all those who are survivor’s. Thank you Lester for always listening. I have a special place for your dad in my heart . I’ve told pawpaw I wish I could’ve been blessed with a dad like him.
This video is causing my anxiety to raise because I was one of those 12 year olds. I'm now a child activist specifically for that reason. My biological dad didn't find out till I was 55. I've been through years of therapy as I've had other things happen such as losing my 22 year old son. I suffer from 9 different PTSD's. This video was very hard to hear. I'm in tears. It never goes away but we have no choice but to deal with it by the grace of God!
Lester you are such a beautiful person, God has sent you for those of us that need you & your wonderful family!
Lester, you open your heart to us so people feel comfortable opening up to you. You are a very special man, Lester! Love you man! ❤️ Keep on keepin' on!
Thank you for sharing!! It made me really think about my life and how to handle situations I'm in. I love the community that you have built with your page! There is a strong sense of support and kindness. Love you guys!
I love your insight into life and its lessons that we learn from living it. Keep up the good work and I do love your videos.
This was powerful Lester thank you ❤️
We grew up with a place in Concord,NC that was called Buffalo ranch. They had stagecoach rides to see the buffalo in their pastures and they had bison too. They had goats that did shows and would walk on high wires up in the air. In later years before they closed they had a lot of animals. I remember at one point they had a polar bear. It was a cool place and I was sad it closed.
Rogers and Hammerstein wrote a magnificent song titled “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. You reminded me this morning of the song’s message. Thank you. 🦋🦋
This is the first time watching you and what a topic.....I might call that Divine Intervention.....I too am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I saw you with Daniel and Dejay which I am subscribed to. You spoke very well on this topic and from the heart I felt it and was in tears from beginning to end. For me it was God that I found in my deepest despair. He healed and cleansed me and gave me a crying heart with cleansing tears. NEVER stop speaking from your heart..you will touch so many people. Who knew that the first video that I would see of you would be about this.I am from Canada...God bless you all.
Edith welcome to Morrow extended family. You will be in my prayers today. You may watch the popular uploads. My favorite is run Maggie run.
God is Good!!
Welcome to our extended ISS/Morrow family! Lester, Jami and all the channels from Morrow Hill are wonderful!
Oh Lester your the best love your stories you and the Arms family are so awesome thank you for sharing this with us ❤️
God Bless you and your family. What u r talking about this morning. It brings back memories of what happen to me as I was a teenager by my dad & step grandfather. Keep being with us & giving us the knowledge of life & living. We love u & ur whole family.
Good morning! Lester….. thank you for telling the story….. I’m facing a storm now…. Dealing with it the best I can…….. just like you say.
I hope your ear is ok!! And I hope you never accidentally smash another egg in your pocket!! lol lol
You guys are so special. Thank you for being you and I LOVE your talks!!!!!
Bye for now
Kathy
Washington State 🇺🇸👋🏻
OUCH!!!!
Sending hugs your way!! ♥️♥️
I pray that you get through your storm quickly and safely.
@@Jennifer-hz8vb A BIG THANK YOU🥰
Kathy take care❣️
Prayers 🙏 💜 🙏
Love this life lesson! You are so right!
A lot of people have no one to talk to that will listen. Lester you are a beautiful kind compassionate soul. You understand and you listen. ❣️
What you told today is her testimony which while shared can help others. God will bless that person and her children as well as you. Always share your testimony. Because you never know who it can save. . God loves us all.and he can hill is though all our storms. And facing them head on is the answer but some of us it takes longer than others. What a wonderful message. Know it or not.
Poor Lester you are bleeding good. I have watched all the videos with y'all an the Arms family,I loved them they made me laugh so hard.
This is so cool you got to meet the bison!
Love this story. Same thing happened to my daughter until she was seventeen and told him touch me or anyone in this family again and I will tell everyone I know what you have been doing. And it stopped. She told me about 2 weeks after he died. I think she waited because she knows I would have gone to jail had I known earlier.
Lester, your light shines bright. Thankyou for your insight and wisdom. I have learned to understand so much in myself and the world around me; and stand with confidence and endurance during life storms.
Thankyou for teaching me strength. ❤ 🇨🇦
Lester you described my life over 40 years ago but it was the youngest one who faced the storm and came and told me what their step-dad was doing. Like the other family, he worked nights and I worked days so I never knew about it. Even though we divorced because of what he had done, there are still damages that my daughters needed to get help for. He died a few years ago alone and with nothing. He’s never met his grandkids (I had 2 kids with him) or walked his daughter down the aisle.
I know the details. It breaks my heart, too, Lester. Be safe! Prayers and Blessings always
Bless those little girls,they say the strength of a bison 🦬 is powerful in the native Americans. Its a good lesson learned. 😌
That monster who hurt those children should be in prison and missing his privates 😡
Thank you sharing that story. What I needed right now. I'm going thru a storm, I just lost my sweet cousin two weeks ago. She was like a sister to me. She was 66 years old. She had two strokes and 3 mini strokes. The last one took her in her sleep. She loved hearing about the babies at ISS. She would laugh about all the antics. Miss calling her at night and telling her about that day's video. I have a few family members left. Just needed to hear to be a bison and face this storm. Thank you for being a inspiration to us all. Love you, Jami and the rest of the Morrow Family. Always praying for you all. Love Molly Ann from Knoxville, Tn
So sorry for your loss Molly Ann!! 🙏🏻
@@tanyabailey2784 Thank you! I really appreciate it. God bless!
Molly, I fully understand your storm. My sister has had 5 strokes, 3 heart attacks and so many mini strokes but she is still fighting. The doctors have said the next one will take her as her body can't handle anymore. She is paralyzed on her left side and wheelchair bound. One day and only God knows when that day will come but I will be in the storm. God Bless you and keep you during all the storms of life.
@@robinwandoff2014 so sorry about your Sister. I will pray for you and your Sister. Really don't feel real she gone but she is at peace now. May God surround you. Keep moving forward.God bless!
Thank you for this video. It sure was an eye opener. I like your quote "Be the Bison". That will be my new saying with my grandbabies. Prayers out to the many families that have been through similar situations. Hope the ear isn't as bad as it looks.
Lester your talks are always good 👍 I have had to be that bison most of my life, an abusive father, foster father who molested me at age 10, a cheating husband at age 23, death of husband at age 30 a son who was molested by his father my first husband my son then went to prison at age25 for molesting children including his own daughter, my granddaughter. My life has been one hardship after another. I am now 79 suffering with scoliosis collapsing spine and have lots the use of my left leg. Through all this I have tried to keep my spirits up and a smile on my face telling myself that God knows what he's doing and has plans for me. Yes I am a survivor. Thank you for your time and I truly enjoy all your videos. I really love you and all the babies. Jamie is the sweetest girl and so beautiful.
I am sending you a virtual hug. I am 63 and have lived through some of your trials. I am wishing peace and grace always be with you.
Lester, my heart breaks for those children and their mother. I have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. I pray their storm is over. Thank you for being there for her. You are a good man Lester!!
I really enjoyed listening to your video today....it was very emotional...😔😔😔...you gave good advice about facing adversity. You commented that you do not know why people write these letters to you about such private matters. Lester, you are a sort of conduit to healing and safety...hence , "sanctuary".You are a good listener, full of compassion. You are sensitive and are not afraid of showing it. Your heart allows you to care about the animals...but you also care about us humans. I am sorry that your ear was injured, but as you said, she was only playing. Keep being who you are. We love you.😊❤
So nicely said Lisa, I fully agree!!
I live watching u and all the antics that happen on the farm u don’t know how much all of u morrows have helped me with my struggles in my life. Thank u to all of u.
Your life lessons are always inspirational and deep for those folks that have gone through their own shit show or those going through it now. Thank you for tugging at a part of my soul that needs a gentle reminder of where I’ve been and who I’ve become and my next adventure.
Mine started at age 11. It stopped as fast as it started because I was never alone with that person again. Sorry about your ear! It happens more than you know. I wish I had had an Annie. Life lessons are hard. You have no idea how hard it is to face some of those storms Lester. Go see Jami “ it’ll be fine”. ♥️❤️🥰♥️❤️
Debbie, Lester & Jami make a Great Couple. They have words of wisdom to help Us All !!
Thank you for your video today Lester. Sometimes we have our pity parties over things that compared to what others have endured are so tiny and insignificant. I pray for those going through the stronger storms that they have the strength to endure and seek help. I dealt with sexual advances from some family friends when I was a young girl and it went on a long time because I was afraid my parents wouldn’t believe me over them. I finally learned to stand up for myself though and I told. I learned to not ever be afraid to tell. Things will resolve a lot sooner if you do in most cases.
Yes in most cases, I never felt like I could trust enough to tell. Prayers for those to have a Peace of Mind !
@@nancyandrews8891 Yes 🙏 it was years before I could. It was an ongoing thing that occurred at my grandmother’s house. Bless you
This type of video is my favorite. You, the babies and a heart to heart. Praying for those girls and their mama. Thank you for sharing. Be a bison!
Great video Lester, thanks for sharing that story...
Bless that 12year old ,for being there for her sister..
And seeing Dunbar,the bison is one my favorite bison..But the top Queen is Sweet Eleanor ❤️.. Thanks
You had me in tears. Myself, my sisters, my half sister and step sister know all to well, by my father and uncles. 🥲🥲🥲🥲 I’m so proud of that girl and standing up and glad someone listened. People don’t always listen or believe. Until it’s too late. 💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽 God bless them and anyone else who has been through it or going through it and too afraid to tell.
My heart breaks for you Neva… 😓
My prayers are with you and your sisters to overcome all those thoughts and pain you have now due to your abuse❤️.
Neva, I feel Your Pain and others that have gone through OR going through That Storm.. It's a Pain that has never left me.
I Pray for Peace of Mind for those !
@@nancyandrews8891 💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽💕
that older sister has a beautiful heart i hope they both manage to get the help they will need
I worked in the courts, and sat through so many trials in special victims. These kids are so amazing and brave. Having to testify is like re living the actual abuse in public. The perps are usually close friends or family and almost always unrepentant. There is a special place in hell for people who hurt children. It can cause so much damage..praying for those sweet babies and their poor Mom who must feel so guilty for having any part in bringing that monster anywhere near her children.
Powerful message thank you for sharing ♥️.
Lester you relate to so many people the compassion you show to everyones struggles is so amazing. Ive always held my past in an delt with it myself wgich led me to be an addict from the time i was 12 up to the age of 30. Im 34 now an still struggled with my past but handle it better cause drugs just destroyed my life even more. Thank you for your videos cause you, jami an jake really help me more then you all will ever know an then all the babies help even more. Hope you have a great day lester
Keep fighting your demons Crystal… I deal with mine daily too. Never think you are alone.
Crystal my prayers are with you. Keep fighting the good fight and if you need someone to unload to hit me up.
Crystal I also subscribed to you on RUclips
@Ima Survivor Sanctuary
So True, Never alone.. Thank You Lester for Your words of wisdom and Videos. You, Jami, Jake, and Animals Help Us All.
Love & Hugs,Nancy
@seanna O'Brien
Well Said !!
Loving all these videos of you all with Daniel and family. You were the first RUclipsr I ever watched and now I have a good group of people I watch bc of the other channels you promoted. Thank you for all you do!
Same here❤️
I’m addicted to the Morrows, and now arms family, think like a horse, I don’t think I can handle more🤣😂🤣😂😎😎😎
Talking about kids being molested. Makes me sick, happened to my daughter girls when they were younger. My granddaughters are still affected in thier adulthood 💔
I was thinking. She's going to get your ear!😢
@@dt5310 do you watch Coghill? They are a sweet southern family. I found them thru Lester also.
@@shalakruep
Yes I seen a couple
Lester thank you for sharing that story. Everyone has some type of storm. I am but facing it head on. Hope ya'll have a wonderful day. Love you guys.
I’m so proud of you Rhonda!
I pray that you get through your storm quickly and safely.
Good morning Lester, Jami and all beautiful fur and feathered babies. Have a great blessed day.
I think that people find that you are just a good man, a good family man and a person people can look up to. I think this too, you're a good man Lester. I hope that you ever will be. Bless your family.
Good morning Lester, wow what a message today 😘 what true words were spoken, you hear that all the thank you Lester for the kind words and words that open our eyes your true gem God bless. And whoever's going through this terrible scenario please go to the authorities makes me so sad!! 🙏
Thank You for all you do for all the babies ! I love all your videos ! 💞💞
Sending love and hugs. Thank you for your time and amazing videos 🇬🇧
Lester, you are such a good man. I am so happy that you and Jami have each other. You both are really wonderful people. ❤️
I can’t imagine how many letters y’all get of heartbreaking stories . Prayers for that family you spoke about …God knows who they are .
powerful message Lester. straight from the heart and with love and care in your voice. you truly are an amazing man. to take the time to do this. broke my heart to think of the family in the letter and to see and hear you hurt while speaking. think of how many people you have helped and get comfort from your messages. such a nice change to see such positive and heartfelt comments. thinking of each and everyone of our fellow ISS family who have commented today and even for those who haven't but have anything going on in their lives ❤
Love all of you, Jami, Jake, Daniel, DJ, all the Morrows, Rick,,,,thank you.❤️💕
Love that you include Rick too. ♥️
And Coghill. Love Jason and Brooke.
Thank you Lester, I really needed this today.😊
Great video and message, Lester. ❤️
Such a powerful message/story Lester. I can only imagine how heart wrenching that letter was.
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Hi Lester. It's hard for me to click like on this video but I did because you may have given others the courage to try to get out of a situation they are in or feel they really aren't alone and have the support to help them. I only hope that family truly found the strength and to heal. Thank you for sharing.❤
I have had that happen to my sister and I was only a baby now all 4 of us are adopted together
I love this.... Be a bison 💜
This has been a powerful message. I am covering everyone going through this or any struggles in my prayers for strength, comfort and healing. You are loved ❤️😘❤️
Damn Lester it’s too early to have me in tears. Heart breaks for those lil girls. Hopefully that bastard is locked up getting that same “Special Treatment!”
Here in ND there are many Bison farms and sanctuaries. Beautiful creatures.
Lester, thank you for stories. I am in a storm but totally lived in abusive situations but I learned to face the storm to help others through them. God has helped me go through so many times that I can’t count. He has given me ways of escape. I have lived through storms divorce, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse most of my life and suffer from PTSD But Holy Spirit calms my spirit and gives me peace. I have become dependent on God to raise me up. Lamentations 3:25-26 The LORD is good to those who depend on him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.
I am so glad you touched on this subject. My heart breaks for these little girls, their mom, and their biological father. I have my reasons for this story touching my heart & soul so much. Just Thank You for telling their story, it should NEVER happen, NEVER!! God Bless them & you...We ALL are Survivor's of something. My heart breaks for those that didnt make it. 😪😪❤🙏
What a powerful video Lester! Made me think of a couple of storms I went head to head with.
Thank you Lester. Your life lesson was on point for me today. 💕
There's always a reason, you may never know, but you helped someone.
That is FANTASTIC! Bisons do just what God wants us to do- face the storm WITH him, rather walking away from our troubles!
Pebbles.."I'll be a Bison, but I still have my Bell!!" Lol
Love your stories Lester. And love seeing all the babies. Hope your ear feels better
Bison are an experience in themselves. I went to the Roosevelt National Park in South Dakota and they come up to your car as they stampede. They travel by hundreds in the herd. Awesome creatures. Then you talk of sexual abuse in children, this is terrible. I pray for these children. I was abused as an adult, I can’t imagine how these children endure this evil. You never forget it or can get away from it. It haunts you forever. Yes, you can deal with it. I share with women my story and they relax to know they are not alone. When women in church or schools hear the story they realize they can endure and live on. Thank you, Lester for helping us relax in the times like this. You use your farm life to help us survive through our storms.💕🙋🏼♀️🙏🏻
Wow Lester this really spoke to my heart today. I have some issues with some of my employees and I’m going in today and I’m going to tell them “to be a bison!” I will tell them what you have said and hopefully not cry because the tears are sure flowing. Bison are beautiful animals. I saw them up close and yes they are huge! I would have loved to see Dunbar though. Yes I’ve followed Dusty’s page for a bit too. You have a great day, now let me go fix my face since my mascara must really be outta place!
I would love to hear your presentation Lisa!
God bless those children and others going through this! Very sad, Lester you made my eyes water. Pray those kids will mentally survive!