The Final Pea Shelling and Freeze Prep (Intentionality and The Slow Down) | VLOG
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There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart - to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here.
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So so nice to see Daniel again in some recent videos sharing time together, with his 6'4" ability and smooth voice! Love you all ❤️ 🙌
Thanks for the gifts!
Daniel really seems like a man out of his time. So much peace exuding from him. Doesn't seem suited for modern life in the best possible way. 🥰
Exactly. Cowboy grandpa 💚😂
He really is a sweetheart.
It's a beautiful thing to see.
I agree. I feel so relaxed just listening to him. He exudes peace.
It is so surreal to hear you have theses conversations about slowing down because finding your channel was my season of slowing down. I had a truly miserable pregnancy last year where I could not get out of bed most days and it was then that I found your channel. And I sat and watched years worth of your videos, one after the other and dreamed of getting out into the garden and being well again. But I knew that I had to rest, for me and the little one I was growing. So thank you for being that refuge for so many of us when we need it. You are truly appreciated and it is so lovely to know that you are appreciating yourself and respecting your needs. Sending love xKate
Love this and agree, I found Jess years back while my Dad was passing, now I have Mom on hospice, and it seems I go no where but hardly rest. It was a great share and I needed it. I do hope you all are enjoying your little “harvest”from that season of rest. ❤️
Hugs Milk Thistle. I reconnected with Jess over a season of postpartum depression after being hospitalized for weeks up to delivery then a month of baby in the NICU. I watched a years worth over a few weeks around the clock on the couch lol. I get it.
I had to slow down seriously twice in the last two years because of injuries. It was incredibly difficult to stop being so busy and accept a slower pace of life. I realized how impatient I can be with myself and circumstances! It taught me to finally come to peace with a slower lifestyle and pacing myself more. No more hamster wheel for me!
I too found Jess while pregnant the beginning of this year! We found out I was expecting the beginning of January. I spent the first 3 months in bed learning from Jess. Long story short- the garden did not do as well as I dreamed lol, but I’m so glad I had those long slow days in bed. I’ve learned so much about life from Jess and Miah over the past year. So so worth the failed garden and the hours binge watching their channel.
I now watch every new video while nursing in the morning. I swear our little one recognizes Jess’ voice!🖤
That’s so beautiful!
I remember my 95 year old Grannie looking at me and whispering, “You know inside I still feel 18.”
That's such a sweet memory. My gran is 83, she goes and visits the 'old people' as she calls them, after church on Sundays, it makes me laugh as some of them are her age! Shes been a farmer all her life, always out in her garden and keeping busy with singing, knitting and spending time with her many grand kids, great grandkids and great great grandkids. She says it keeps you young :)
I asked my grandma on her 70th birthday years ago if she felt older and she said “my body gets older, but my spirit still feels like I’m 14.”
I'm 77 and when I think of "me".........I am18. I'll always be 18. I know my body is way older than that.....but inside, I'm 18.
"If you teach me, I'll learn"
Jess is the BEST teacher isn't she?! ❤️
DANIEL!!🥰❤🥰❤🙏
Seeing Daniel and his sweet spirit....makes my entire week. What a precious soul and just as wonderful, we got to hear part of a transparent conversation between two sweet friends...blessed my sox off. Thank you Jessica & Daniel, y'all bless so many with your revelations, wisdom and brutal self honesty. God is so good to allow His iron to sharpen more of His iron. We all need these reminders.
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I used to hate gardening, as a kid. At times I just despised it. However, now when I sit and shell peas.......I would give anything to be back shelling peas with my Mom. I think of her every time I shell my purple hull peas. Love her forever. She was such an amazing hard working woman. I am 53 years old so she literally grew the majority of our food. I look back and am blown away at the amount of food this woman put up. We hardly went to the grocery. Grateful for the seeds she sewn in my life and made me shell those peas.
So beautifully said.
Daniel seems like such a sweet soul. So calm and caring.
Daniel is a gift. He seems like he'd be enamored just to wake up in the morning.
So happy to see Daniel and You having a porch conversation. I felt like I was a part of your dialogue,
I have been intentional for seven months taking better care of myself. I am a care giver that tries to function with my cup half full. God has been gracious in revealing how I have put myself at the bottom of the to do list (that seems extremely long some days). So grateful for the Love of my Savior.
Thank you Jess for this intentional porch talk. ♥️ Great to visit with Daniel also.
So nice to see Daniel. He is so humble. His voice and heart so real. What special God friends you are.
I love starting out those nostalgic conversations with the kids by saying “Back in the 1900’s…” 😂 I makes my heart giggle every time ❤
Oh my goodness I'm stealing that LOL. I have a lot of young friends and I still feel like I am their age like 35 although I'm 73. And I hate saying "when I was your age..... "
I loved that you shelled peas on the stairs, a high traffic area & we got to experience real life with you, Daniel & your sweet family. Daniel is sooo peaceful. I really enjoyed the conversations that went on! ❤️
My crochet time is when I get to watch your videos and other RUclips folks I enjoy. My hands are busy, my body is resting and my mind is learning. 😊
Miah, taking the moment to tuck that climbing plant up where it's supposed to go ❤️ yes, brother. Yes.
I love Daniels voice! Such a beautiful soul and person!
It’s good seeing Daniel! He is so calming, both his demeanor and voice. I appreciated the content of today’s vlog. Well in all reality I appreciate all of your vlogs! LOL I lived on a cattle ranch for quite a while and come weaning time for over 100 cows and calves…it could about drive a person crazy!
Daniel is such a cool peaceful friend.
This man’s voice makes me melt. So calming
Your words are so true. I am 65 and have just started trying to take care of myself and taking time for me and not feel bad for it.
I have never commented before. I am our silent sister in Christ. But seeing you interact and then smile after your teenage kids come and go in the middle of life...... oh sweet spirit ..... I know those interactions and smiles very well. We have a 19 year old son along with our 11 and 9 year old. God unites perfectly from worlds away. God bless.
When I grew up our phone had a party line for years.
"It's not noble to disregard what you need." Always wise words from you, Jess. Thank you for reminding us to take care of ourselves so we have more to pour out to others. 💗
Hi Daniel ! Great To See You With Jess On The Farm Again ! Good Times ! Enjoy Guys !
I can't believe that you said that it was excessive to have so many garden beds, Jess!! lol Good to see Daniel walking your gardens with you. He has such a soft quiet soul. Good man.
Yay! Daniel for da win! Stop in and I like the do too Jess. It does sound like a farm, awe, “always good to come to the place where your heart feels at home.”I loved that :) LOL watering the friends, guests and helpers well, then everyone grows.
Pea shelling interview shooowww.. insert music..
My dad started picking up quilting when my mom was learning how to quilt he used to drive her to the quilting class and he would stay and he ended up learning how. And he does amazing job quilting. When I tell people there always surprised because he's a man. But slowing down and learning something that relaxes you is great for a man or woman. In the society that of today that you always have to go go it's nice to just relax and take it easy and shell peas
Something about the seeing Daniel on the farm with you. Today's video was the best. Touched my heart and soul.🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏
Yay!! So good to see Daniel! Love his love of christ!!
DANIEL! Love when he can join you on the farm! Love your channel, thank you for bringing us along!
Jess your timing is always so perfect for what I need to hear ❤
Life got in my way for a time and I had to leave your channel. I'm back now. I have been wondering about Daniel. It's really wonderful to see him again. I love shelling dried peas. You can solve the world's problems while shelling peas.
So good to see Daniel on the farm again. Sitting on the porch steps shelling peas having a nice chat. I do most of my crocheting while watching all my RUclips homestead channels. I’m on my third baby blanket for the year and I’ve made several dishcloths and matching towels. All have been or will be given away as gifts. One day I will make a blanket for myself lol 😂. Have a blessed day 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕👩🏻🌾
"Snack & a nap" is actually a phrase used very often in our house & we also tie it to the story of Elijah. It's mostly used jokingly but sometimes a much needed protocol.
It's crazy how timely your messages are, in my life specifically. God is definitely using you, Jess in amazing ways!
Good to see him and that you’ve all been able to stay connected…
Jess, you’ve reminded me of when my daughter was a teen in the early nineties. Her sweet friends would call her and if she happened not to be home, there were a couple of them that I’d end up talking to for a half hour. They’ve all grown up and gone their separate ways-but to this day when I just happen to run into those girls, it’s like old home day. 😊 That sweet relationship is still with us. ♥️. I’m afraid our young generations are missing opportunities that will never repeat themselves-but that’s how the world is today. We have to guide them to make the best of the blessings that come their way. Take care-God bless!😊
You and Daniel give the vibe of being part of an old friend get together. Wishing you all the best.
I am right there with you sister! My husband has been a huge help in calling it to my attention when I need to slow down and crochet. It's taken me almost 50 years to actively participate in self care. If everyone else was ok, I was too. If I started something, I don't stop until it was done, including clean up. I might have spent the next week in bed, but it was done exactly how I wanted it to be. Now I recognize that done is better than perfect.
Shauna Williamson, I totally agree, "Done is better than perfect."
Thank you for that last sentence, "done is better than perfect". Ineeded to be reminded.
Totally ❤ love Sweet Daniel,and Gilmore girls have always been my fave🙌
I love Daniel’s laid back personality. Gosh I’m already 40 but you’re living my dreams God willing I’ll get there someday. Thank the Lord for second upon second chances ♥️
This is my favorite visit with Daniel. Such a gentle comarderie and important message.
I’m so glad I found your channel. I need a Daniel in my life. He exudes peace….
It's so good to see Daniel, he's a blessing. I'm hoping he is completely healed from his accident of three years ago
So calming and peaceful watching and listening to you and Daniel! God bless you both!
Longggggg time viewer/subscriber here and it is always so nice to see Daniel. ❤️ Bless you. 🙌
I make time each summer to shell 2 bushels of peas. It's not truly summer without peas and tomatoes. And good conversation. ☺️ My granddaughter thinks life is good watching black and white Andy Griffith shows with me while shelling. Making memories.
I love Daniel. So glad to see him.
Love your times with Daniel. I needed to hear that it’s ok to be intentional and do what I can when I can. Thanks you 2. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Anyone else want an entire pea shelling/garden chore ASMR video after this? The crackling sound is so soothing!
Daniel is a great listener! There arent many of those kinda people these days. Its good to slow down and sometimes it also good to slowdown and listen to an other
Wow, Daniel looks absolutely wonderful !!
I feel peaceful just watching this. Daniel just has a calming presence about him. I felt super convicted because I've been go, go, go as well. Now that the garden is done for the season I'll have some down time.
How nice to see Daniel! How fun it was to be like a fly on the wall listening to your conversation! I wouldn't mind more of those "On the porch with Jess".
I’m really digging Daniel! He’s got a calming Bob Ross feel that I need in my mornings.. 🥰
Thank you for sharring this conversation with Daniel. We miss him so much. Can't wait to see him on RUclips again.
Keep up the good work
God bless you
One of my favorite vlogs in a long time. Really, a great example of producing and resting....
I always take so much away from these videos. It’s so hard to rest on a homestead sometimes because you know others are relying on you and because it’s fun work to do. I’ve really learned to slow down and enjoy the work instead of rushing and getting as much done as I can. It’s been such a help. I appreciate the wonderful advise that comes with these beautiful videos.
Yeah where has Daniel gone? Lol but you should share him with us! We love to see him .
Sometimes things just click when you hear it from others. I needed to hear this so very much. It's so easy to busy ourselves and nurture our families needs while we place ours on the back burner. Thank you for this beautiful message.
It's alway wonderful to see Daniel! Hi Daniel!
I will watch this multiple times. As a reminder. It's ok to rest. I look at rest as lazy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this I needed this!!!!
I love Daniel’s sweet, peaceful presence. It matches your energy beautifully. Thank you for providing 20 minutes of refuge every few days.
Love the Gilmore Girls reference! I started watching the show when my daughter was a toddler and often hoped that we would have a close relationship like Lorelai and Rory. My daughter is in her 20's now and we are the best of friends, working together and having fun together with a mutual love and respect that can never be broken. I'm a lucky mom 💜
This is one of the most critical lessons we can learn and it's one of the messages of chronic illness. You can't heal unless you balance your nervous system. ❤❤ I'm so glad you got the memo.
This is the cutest sweetest conversation I think I've ever seen lol. Just made my day. Absolutely lovely.
I grew dry beans for the first time this year. I wonder if I harvested them wrong. I pi ked the brown one that rattled and also the green ones as we were getting g a killing frost. Will the green ones that I put to dry be good.
Love the chat with Daniel.
Do you remember phones you had to dial in a circle?
Aww, hi Daniel! Happy to hear your voice! God bless you!
I once told a grocery checkout clerk that I was taking a month off and I had never done that before. He replied “Remember self care is not a sign of personal weakness.” God speaks to us through many different voices.
Oh Jess, thank you for sharing Daniel with us!💛🌻
Between Daniel's voice and the pea shelling this video is very ASMR-ish at the end 💚😂
Hi Jess! You had asked (the other day) what we would like to see in videos. I had to think about that for a few days! But this video is a prime example of things I love to see. Life on the Farm! Anything you do is fine with me! I crochet, also!!
I used to follow a woman that did yoga. Her name was Lidia. It was a long time ago she was on tv and had a booklet that I still have. She made a poem that said Slow me down lord. That is the part I remember. I think we all need to hear that and do that for balance in our lives. I enjoyed the calm of your talk while shelling peas. Thank you.
Daniel!!!! 🎉🥳🎉I am so glad your friendships stay strong even with distance. I’m so happy for you both.
Yes! Keep the 4th commandment. You can't get any work done with a dead battery in your tool. Plug into the Word, worship, prayer, journaling, creating art, or whatever you want to do to connect with the Lord and rest at his feet. Rest so that you can work. Love this vlog.
This is exactly why I did a name change on my channel. I feel that we daily are having to be intentional on how we live our lives. Love the slow down and love the Gilmore girls talking points. I was born in 82 and listened to records, 8 tracks, tapes and cds as a kid. We played atari, Nintendo and had to turn our 110 film in to find out we took pictures of our thumbs. What a great childhood.
In you old videos your dark hair looked so beautiful. This blonde is super cool but I think you look so beautiful with the dark hair!!!
Between crocheting in the winter, quilting in the spring and gardening and I also love to pick and shell peas and between them I also do genealogy. After my children grew up and moved out of the house did I realized there is a season for all things.
This has been one of my favorite vlogs
Nice devotional, Jessica and Daniel.
It's always a lovely pleasure to see Daniel. His kind and gentle spirit warms my heart. 😊
That was a great conversation. So much of what you and Daniel were talking about regarding slowing down and taking care of yourself really resonated with me. I've spent the past several years in a constant state of stress as a caregiver and have pretty much ignored my own health. I'm feeling that more and more now and your conversation about prioritizing yourself really hit a nerve and made me think a lot about how much I've neglected myself and my own needs. I loved Daniel's comments about stewarding your time to reach your goals. Thank you for the reminder that I need to take a slow down as well. I just might take up crocheting. ;) - Blessings and healing to you as you shell the peas and crochet.
Sweet Daniel! Loved your chat over peas! Wise words on slowing down. Creating margin for rest and recovery is hard in a world that rewards the high achievers who are the most driven and productive. But too much of that and we are burnt out. We need room for our souls to breath. That requires adjusting our life so that slowing down enough to embrace recovery and resilience become a ritual. It’s as important as healthy food.
I wake each day with the thought that I MUST accomplish something that day, forgetting, I think, that there can be intentionality in not worrying about accomplishment. Thanks for this very timely reminder that sometimes the best we can do for those around us AND for ourselves is to just be still. What a lovely conversation you've had today with Daniel. So happy you've shared this friendship with your viewers - it's just precious. And helped me A LOT today.
OH OH OH !!!!!! Hey Daniel you gorgeous Man how are you & how wonderful to hear your voice xxx You are looking amazing.
Hey Jess I am 71 yrs old & boy memories of olden days - OH YEAH !! I could blow you out of the water- what a great video Guys xxxx. Cheers Denise- Australia
So good to see Daniel! Always a treat to srr him and hear his calming voice!
Wonderful to see and hear two friends converse.
Danial looks great too! And i really enjoy hearing Daniel'd music in the nackground in your videos. He is soooo talented!
Thanks Jess! I always love your vlogs and always learn from you.
Thanks to all the Sowards family for what you all give to the world!
Tell Daniel thank you for filming with you. I have been wondering what he has been up to. He’s so easy going with his soft voice. Such a great friend to you and your family. I love your conversation about slowing down. You both are so precious and uplifting spirits. May God’s blessings be yours.
Daniel looks wonderful!! He has lost another person!! Congratulations!! 🎊 🎉
Hi Daniel!! Great to see you and Jess together on the beautiful Roots and Refuge farm!
My grandparents were sharecroppers in south Georgia, and they had six rocking chairs on their screened-in front porch. From the time I was little, when you went to their house in the summer, you sat on the front porch with an enamel pan and shelled peas. You just rocked and shelled peas with grownups and kids together. We kids always wanted to snap more peas than we shelled, and granny would gently encourage us to actually SHELL them instead. My fingers would get sore after awhile. I still remember the feeling of running my fingers through the shelled peas after I had a good amount. A pan full of shelled peas is a very good feeling.
Daniel's voice and personality are so gentle- brings me peace- keep healthy y'all and thank you
His happiness and soul shines through his smile. Its so contagious, this video made me smile
Well i was hulling my strawberries while you guys were chatting. It was really sweet to watch you guys - Thank you ❤
That’s so sweet! Welcome to this amazing channel Daniel! I’m pretty new but you are so lucky to be walking the beautiful grounds!
We love Daniel ❤🙏 God Bless him
Over here with the throwbacks, we're about the same age and I'm remembering being in 8th grade having my first cellphone. I've been watching you since the Mean Girls goat herd and you always have such wise words so thank you. Good words for the soul.
We once had a home across a pond from a neighbor's cattle pasture. We heard calves bellowing all night at times due to weaning so yes it is hard to hear. By the way Kaye Kittrell who has the "Late Bloomer" site here on RUclips, was occasionally a guest Actress on "The Gilmore Girls" TV series. She is recently a small homestead owner, having moved back to TN a couple of years ago from Los Angeles.
I love the slow way Daniel talks.
Do you know what I like about this channel besides your name is Jess my goddaughters name. And she is not my goddaughter in the sense of when she was born and I was at her baptism, but when her Mom passed and gave her to me to watch over. It has been a 40 year relationship. But she became my God daughter 17 years ago. And she is so knowledgeable like you Jess. She had a lovely little farm in NC. Anyway we all have to slow down, because you can’t go any faster than now or where you always are. Everything has a season and a time within the season. But what I love is Jess is down earth, smart, and just real! It makes me happy to watch the channel. It’s relaxing and educational. Thank you for being there! ❤️🙏🪴
I could sit and listen to you and Daniel talk for hours. 🥰
I stood at my bench and snapped green beans, that we’ve grown in our garden while you two shelled your peas. ☺️
Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom with me.
Xx
I really loved this video. I was able to connect it to my life and how I never seem to give myself the grace to relax. Over the years this has really affected me, and now I am learning that it is ok to sit down. To not feel guilty about taking that time to sit down. To understand that when I say “no” to something, it is the activity I’m saying no to, and not the person. Thank you ❤