Appalachia’s Storyteller: Millys Boy

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6 ай бұрын

Appalachia’s Storyteller: Millys Boy
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@DorothySpang 6 ай бұрын

My Family is from the Appalachia Kentucky. I deeply regret that in my youth I was ashamed of that. However, today I absolutely Cherish 🕊 🙏 🕊 my Appalachian Heritage 🌾 and I understand how truly Blessed & Fortunate to have such Backbone of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Family History ⚒

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

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@1976mcfarlane 6 ай бұрын

Always be proud of that ❤

@wtfisthisp00 6 ай бұрын

We live and learn love

@mikei7498 6 ай бұрын

That’s called anti white indoctrination! Homeschool your children and live off the land and become as self reliant as possible teaming with likeminded folks.. it’s the only way

@Joe-wo7rg 6 ай бұрын

When we are young I think we all long for something more. But later in life you realize what you had was perfect.

@marybowling2747 6 ай бұрын

I was born and raised in Williamson, WV. I have never been ashamed of where I came from. I usually was angered by how we are mostly represented by Hollywood. My family have been in this area since the 1700’s. We’re very hard workers and proud of their heritage.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Amen

@jrtoppins2631 4 ай бұрын

Spent many of Fridays and Saturdays nights infrount of the Newspaper in williamson with my nova and cruising and racing love every minute with my people

@eunicestone6532 4 ай бұрын

I was born in Williamson.

@deniseminor1920 3 ай бұрын

I was born in Williamson.

@winifredherman4214 3 ай бұрын

I wasn’t born in Williamson.

@creative2716 6 ай бұрын

This was a heck of a story about a heck of a woman and the fine boy she raised into a man. Rest in comfort, Milly, your job was well done.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed

@MaryShoemaker-wi4fy 5 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏

@thewordwithliz 3 ай бұрын

My GrandPa was a famous Appalachian mountain doctor who would take care of the folks there for free and was a 32 year Navy veteran as well. Dr. Sayers.

@rosemaryhudon1029 Ай бұрын

Enjoying

@glad2be 2 ай бұрын

My Mamaw was a storyteller and passed that on to me. I would sit on the new linoleum floor at her feet in the home she was so proud of, it being the first house she ever bought and owned outright. I miss her and my Granddad so much and blessed they handed down to me their life stories andnhow to cook old fashioned food like turnip greens, soup potatoes, ramps, good brown gravy, pintos on the wood stove and fried taters and onions...so much more but i made myself hungry. Hankering for a glass of cornbread and milk😂

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 2 ай бұрын

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@aarondigby5054 2 ай бұрын

Yes, cornbread and milk. Our family had one Wednesday a month that was cornbread&milk Wednesday, where you'd get your favorite porcelain bowl, had gallon cartons of buttermilk, there was whole milk and cream milk like Pet or Carnation to modify your own tastebuds, cornbread&milk Wednesday's was always fun, They'd probably have some leftovers from Tuesdays cooking just in case.

@Cutter-jx3xj 6 ай бұрын

My granny was just like that one. The only thing is, when someone was falling down that big, dark hole in life, she was there to speak the truth. She was from Kentucky and a she never held back with her words. She died here in 2000, and her tombstone read, A Woman of the Mountains and she was till the end.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

That's beautiful. I love it

@KittymoreJoy 6 ай бұрын

😮

@KittymoreJoy 6 ай бұрын

My maternal grandmother was among the many blessings in my life. In her arms, was my shelter from all the cares of the world. 😊 the worst thing about life is losing the people we loved and having to walk on without them. If I could have written the words on her tombstone it would be- “A Woman of Godly Countenance and Grace. Strong Woman of the vast prairie landscape, planting trees of shade and gardens of fruits, veggies and flowers of many colors- her pansies were the brightest and largest flowers that laughed in the sunshine of her care. Whenever I see one, it will remind me of her. This is written in my heart.

@worldupsidedown1 5 ай бұрын

@KittymoreJoy That is such a beautiful and amazing tribute to your grandmother..brings tears to one’s eyes. What a treasure she must’ve been. You are truly blessed.

@yvettevitacaponigro 18 күн бұрын

@@KittymoreJoy. What a beautiful remembrance of your grandmother! 🙏🏻✌🏼😊🌷🌹

@KathysTube 6 ай бұрын

Millie was an honorable girl who fell for a cheat, but she didn't let him shame her... I think she was my favorite person in this story. Thanks JD 😎👍🎄

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Kathy ❤️

@TheMilkmaidFarm 6 ай бұрын

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@patriciadeyne6284 6 ай бұрын

❤

@Teresia12 6 ай бұрын

I too come from generations of the Kentucky area of Appalachia. I wasn't raised there either. I always romanacized living there. I visited where my great grandparents had lived. I was astonished at the poverty. No one ever told stories of not having enough to eat or lack of clothing or all the cracks in the cabins walls. They were of a stronger and more faithful generation.

@andreaelliott8477 6 ай бұрын

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@idid138 5 ай бұрын

16:50 "people can set their own price on themselves, and if they keep it set, folks will come up to it."

@user-nh8yu2mw2i 3 ай бұрын

Yes, thats the bit I loved the most....

@jay34ever54 6 ай бұрын

Now that's a story that could be a movie, we loved it! Mom was cheering Milly on 😂

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗 Jay! Tell Mom, Im happy she enjoyed it!

@Stephanie-kt9vh 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree. It is a story that I could imagine sitting down with my cup of Hot Chocolate, snuggled up in a blanket after I put my babies to bed on Lifetime. And it would be one of their best! Merry Christmas my friend

@paddyholly2184 2 ай бұрын

Big Blessings to the community too! For not shunning Millie & her son with ridiculous predjudices.

@monicaluketich6913 5 ай бұрын

My Grandma told me a story about her life once when she came to stay with us for a week or so. She was just across the Ohio River between Ohio and West Virgina - Mom had married a fine man from Pennsylvania and they moved to West Virginia. The only problem was that Grandma was from The Old Country (Slovakia), so she started the story in English, got so caught up in her story that she switched to Slavic, which I didn't understand but didn't want to interrupt her, and then she went back to English at the end. I missed what she said in the middle, but the beginning and end was a wonderful story! Got to love Grandma stories, no matter the nationality.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Well said ❤️

@gaminawulfsdottir3253 4 ай бұрын

Wait. Where's the rest of the story?

@monicaluketich6913 4 ай бұрын

@@gaminawulfsdottir3253 I have no idea! I was young enough that I didn't want to possibly embarrass her so I didn't ask - and that happened about 55 or 60 years ago. If I could have one wish as to whom I would like to talk to for one day, it would be my 4 grandparents. I never knew my Dad's parents - they died before I as born. And Mom's parents spoke Slovok, which I only knew a couple of words. Mom was in another room during the conversation ( we were washing dishes), so I was never able to ask her and she has passed away several years ago. Another lost story.

@monicaluketich6913 4 ай бұрын

I never found out! I was too young to ask because I didn't want to embarrass my Grandmother! (Mom was Russian Orthodox and Dad was Roman Catholic - talk about guilt trips!) By the time that I would have had the guts to ask, she had died. And since Mom wasn't in the room, she wouldn't have been able to tell me.

@peacefulone4461 3 ай бұрын

@ monica...Thank you for sharing such a precious memory ❤🎉 It's much like my Dad & Mom' beginning ✝️

@markhenry1239 6 ай бұрын

Good Lord I'm 55 years old, and I haven't heard a good story told like that in a VERY long time. Just to reiterate, a VERY good story, and VERY well told! Thank you! ❤🙂👍

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark!

@jamest2401 5 ай бұрын

That William/Bill naming phenomenon also works with James. I go by James, and my Dad goes by Jim. And back in the days when I was little, at least until my voice started to change, I went by Jamie.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Every male in my family is named James- every goes by their middle name

@jamest2401 5 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller: I’ve also known various Davids and Daves; as well as Davy, for the youngins.

@papasmurfron7339 2 ай бұрын

My family was from Grassy Creek. My Daddy was from a family of 14, and his Dad, my Grandpa was from a family of 22 by 2 wifes. First wife had 18 children, then 4 from his second wife. That was the way it was! 🕊️🙏🦅

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 2 ай бұрын

Amen

@alexholland1318 2 ай бұрын

I'm an Aussie, and love these stories

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pam190 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful story. I just loved it.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@Gen-X_Dirtbag 6 ай бұрын

Granny got me again, dang it...laughing, crying, finding myself in complete adoration of these beautiful people, and left utterly speechless. Wow JD, you've outdone yourself with this one! 👏 😘👌

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@elonever.2.071 6 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Gotta love granny using cookies to teach a young boy the lessons of life and the consequences of not doing right by others.

@N2Mtns2 6 ай бұрын

🥰 Scottish Shortbread 🥰. Amazing Storytelling. Gramma Daisy Bell & Wm Barlow had 3 of their 5 Sons were Williams. Lol. 5 Sons 5 Daughters. Lol Annie. History & Herstory. 🥰🙏🏼👋🏼

@charliehenderson38 5 ай бұрын

I was born and raised in the hills and hollers of West Virginia, I wouldn’t trade that for nothing and love the great people of the state of West Virginia, West Virginia is the best kept secret!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Amen

@billdance8815 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding story telling; only the old mountain people can spin a yarn that will cause you shed a tear, while smiling! God Bless!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend

@abitoffcenter383 6 ай бұрын

A LOT of lessons to learn in that story for sure!! I feel confident in saying we sure could use more Granny's in the world these day!!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Well said my friend

@abitoffcenter383 6 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I miss mine dearly. She went home in 2004.

@seasonandsprout2213 6 ай бұрын

i’m bawling. i love the folks of these mountains and im so honored to be one of them.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

❤️

@BS-qr5es 3 ай бұрын

As I stand here cooking dinner and listening to your story, my heart drift to my dads side, granny and dad. All the stories of Virginia ❤ thanks for these

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

This story is powerful for those who really listen

@sw-js6eh 3 ай бұрын

Doggone, man. You most certainly have the ability to tell a story worth listening to! With your voice and obvious great personality, I could sit by the fire and listen to you yarn for hours! Just wanted to tell you again how much I appreciate your research and hard work in relating these stories to us!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Man I appreciate that, thank you!

@melissavancleave8686 6 ай бұрын

One of my favorites JD. Your storytelling gets better and better. We all need to remember that good comes up in the end.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Melissa!

@Floridanative22 6 ай бұрын

I miss my grandma. Stories like this take me back to mine.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

I hope this story was a blessing for your heart.

@bethstaggs2369 6 ай бұрын

The art of storytelling is alive and well on this channel!!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@WarrenFloyd-xr2js 12 күн бұрын

I tei stores through music, blues harmonica to be exact, it's my gift to everyone

@WarrenFloyd-xr2js 6 күн бұрын

I have been a lawnmower mechanic, absolute motorcycle technician including frame straightining,also climbed trees, but now my thang is blues harmonica music and on the fly song writing, just check me out 😎👍

@esskinner3931 3 ай бұрын

Your storytelling is masterful. The tales/accounts are enchanting. Thank you for sharing your gift and hard work.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@victoriatracey5919 6 ай бұрын

Thanks JD, I could sit and listen to you tell Grannies stories all day, it’s like being transported to another time and place. 😊

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Victoria, I do my best to breathe life into these stories

@victoriatracey5919 6 ай бұрын

You do a wonderful job of that JD. I live in Tasmania Australia and have never been to America but feel I know some parts of it just from your stories, have a bit of a fondness now for Appalachia mountains, so thanks again 😊🙏🏼

@bettyhutzell3438 Ай бұрын

I hear ya I just close my eyes and imagine im there wit the people

@primesspct2 6 ай бұрын

Once again, you've out done yourself! Oh my goodness, what I wouldn't give to talk to my Mamaw once again! The wait to see her in heaven seems a long one. Thank you JD for taking me back to simpler time. A time when I was just as at home at Mamaw and Papaws, as I was in my own home.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

I feel the same and I do my best to keep memories from a bygone era and the spirit of folks who we loved alive in our hearts and minds.

@marciabyram6003 6 ай бұрын

Wow, the Lord works in mysterious ways doesn't he? 😍

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Amen!

@claudettedunn7399 21 күн бұрын

This was an amazingly beautiful thoughtful story.God bless the woman for standing up when the man was unable to do so

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 21 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@debbieherrera1605 6 ай бұрын

Love all the old photos

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@rubyvelma7613 6 ай бұрын

I agree. Milly was my favorite person in this story. I was very proud of her for standing up to Bill when she said she WAS an honest woman. She was a very proud and strong soul and raised her son to be the same. Thank you for this inspirational story.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@Stevie-hn7mp 6 ай бұрын

I feel so bad for Annie . She lost her daughter and herself. So glad Milly’s boy grew up . Handsome. Wild Bill died of his wild ways . Young William did well because of his momma .

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

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@Teresia12 6 ай бұрын

My Mama was these absolute best at telling stories of her growing days. Mostly happy fun ones that made you laugh. And she had the best laugh ever. But some storie made you know God's grace was on her to see her live through some of her mischief. I didn't inherit her ability. My husband was a great story teller. He'd do anything to make our Grandbabies laugh. I miss them and their stories. Old age surprises us sometimes with it's creeping ways. I dont think I'm old until I look in the mirror. 😂 Thank you for another great story of Granny's. I don't live in Appalachia but my great grandparents did. We moved down to the Nashville area. But I've always loved the mountains and my grandson that lives with me does too. I hope you are recording your stories and music on CDs.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing those memories, simply beautiful. From the time I was a teenager, folks started telling me I needed to write a book, and the past 20 years my wife has asked me to write a book. That's how this channel came to be... an outlet for my love of these stories, music, writing, and creativity. Im happy to say, I have hopes of finally writing that book in 2024. Stay tuned and thank you for your kindness and support!

@Teresia12 6 ай бұрын

I hope you do write that book. I always wanted Mama to write down her stories. When she decided she would she came down with Parkinsons and couldn't write then could barely talk. Then cancer took her. She was the epitome of grace and faith through it all. Never a complaint but plenty of gratitude of anything we did for her. We all loved and still love her so. All 6 of us. Someday I hope I have as much faith as she and pass with as much grace.

@mistygeller3193 6 ай бұрын

Simpler yet the honestly most difficult times sure do have the best examples of how to live life, and also how not to. These stories are truly beautiful in both their sadness and joy. And what an incredible story teller! You get pulled in so quickly, anticipate what is next, and sometimes grieve the ending. And always learn a lesson about the human experience

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

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@algentry1 6 ай бұрын

Dang, old Son, you some story teller. Just like down home. They used to tell us ghost stories that scared us to death. That way we wouldn't go out alone at night. I still won't. It was the werewolves that turned the trick. I'm subscribed. Thank you.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Welcome! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with us

@kennedy67951 3 ай бұрын

Very good story. Kept me captivated from start to finish.😊

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davidweathers938 6 ай бұрын

Another great story, just proves that a mother's love is the strongest no matter the circumstances.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

❤️

@cylinderroller 6 ай бұрын

❤

@Julian-bq9qv 6 ай бұрын

Your stories, your voice and narration are all so enjoyable- but also, your choice of background music fits perfectly with the stories and add a lot. Thanks for all you do.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

The music is very important to me, it’s an equal part of the story

@carolclover1238 6 ай бұрын

Agree

@dianamarcelo3 6 ай бұрын

I was hypnotized by this story. Amazing and beautiful and sad at times story! Thank you.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

This warms my heart to read this :) Thank you.

@drewharvell3728 6 ай бұрын

Man you have a way of telling these stories that just put us right there in it. You were blessed with a great ability my friend

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Drew! I appreciate your kindness my friend

@nonnieprice5827 6 ай бұрын

So thankful for grannies like yours and her stories ,they have blessed many through your story telling . Thank you JD for sharing from Your treasure chest of memories . God bless.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Nonnie ❤️

@WillowsGarden 6 ай бұрын

Hello JD! I love it when you tell the stories from granny. It takes me back to my great grandmother, my grandmother and my mother sitting under the huge oak tree breaking beans or peeling apples and stories they would tell, but I never heard them speak a wrong word against anyone. Have a blessed weekend!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Willow, enjoy your Saturday

@Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople 6 ай бұрын

An Awesome and Fascinating Story! Full of Wisdom. Told by a Master Storyteller.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Victoria, you always are so generous and kind, I always look forward to your comments. I hope you are having a blessed Saturday!

@Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople 6 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You're Welcome, I look forward to every new story, it's like a gift, every weekend. I'm having a good Saturday. I hope you are as well. I got a load of wood Friday. I've been getting some wood in the house. But first I had to listen to The Appalachian Storyteller. You're Awesome Channel is a lot of company. Due to a death in the family friend nearly seventeen months ago. Of a friend who stayed here on and off for thirty one years. I find myself alone with my two dogs. It's peaceful, I had non stop company for about twenty five years. My friend's girlfriend and my boyfriend. Sometimes I can still feel the residual energy in the house. I'm just preparing for winter.❄️ I'm looking forward to Jesus Birthday Celebration. Christmas is different now that I know and love Jesus. It's no longer about gifts to me. It's a time of giving thanks to God. I thank God for Your Channel.💯

@kerstin.jitschin5861 6 ай бұрын

Too me as a German it’s difficult to understand, but I love too listen and I like all the old photos,appreciate your channel, thanks 😊 She’s so beautiful ❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@NanaLibby 6 ай бұрын

What a lovely story. And told so well. ❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Libby ❤️

@deborahbarry8250 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that was the best Appalachian tell that I have heard. You have a very easy voice to hear...

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Deborah, have a blessed day!

@bettyfeliciano7322 6 ай бұрын

I don’t think I have ever heard anyone tell stories better than you!!! I’m so glued to my phone when you’re telling the story, I just block everything else out!! You are the best of the best J D!!! Blessings always! ❤️✝️

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness, always a blessing ❤️

@Stephanie-kt9vh 6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure how, but your stories get better and better! Your GIFT of writing, JDs GIFT of telling, literally makes you feel like you're there, you're a neighbor watching it play out. This channel is TRULY a package of GOD GIVEN TALENT! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us. Merry Christmas and BE BLESSED !!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Stephanie, that's so sweet and kind of you. I hope you are having a blessed day

@terryclouse6390 3 ай бұрын

I'm from tennessee and that was a great story

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Terry!

@user-gu1jk4qn6b 5 ай бұрын

My father was a Benjamin Lawrence, his little brother, was Benjamin Luke. Both went by their middle names, or B.L. Wesson during WWII. What a beautiful house! What an inspirational story. Thank you, and a Blessed Christmas to you and your kin.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎄

@nancyhester9493 5 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller😅

@bettyhutzell3438 Ай бұрын

This is the first time i came across this channel i love it thank you very much i will definitely listen as much as i can thank you !!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ай бұрын

Welcome!

@comettamer 6 ай бұрын

A very interesting tale for sure.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@katfrench5003 2 ай бұрын

I sure miss those days. I grew up in the foothills of the Appalachians and listening to these stories bring it home. ❤ And there are a lot of Williams in my dad's family and a lot of John's in my mom's family.

@myconavasmom 6 ай бұрын

I've just found your channel and this is the second story I've listened to. I am so relaxed and at peace by listening to your voice and your stories. Thank you!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Welcome! Glad to have you ❤️

@handyman1310 3 ай бұрын

I love your stories, the way you present them and the nice way you talk. Keep em coming

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

thank you!

@brianhayes7618 6 ай бұрын

Great story about a awesome woman/mother who raised a fine son. Thanks for sharing

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Brian

@hippy8213 6 ай бұрын

Thank You Brother GOD bless you and your family... ✌️

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Amen brother, blessing to you your family as well

@expeditioncalypsowind 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful story with many a lesson to be learned .

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

amen

@spencergay8283 6 ай бұрын

I love Grannie"s stories and your take on them.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@TroyFutureExpat 6 ай бұрын

Howdy JD. Thank you for sharing another amazing story. You have a way with words buddy. Spoken and written. Really enjoy listening to you tell the stories. Have a great day.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Troy! I try to bring each story to life

@irisscott9488 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤😊😅loved this story and loved that old house they kept showing as Granny spoke...love love old wooden houses...🎉

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! By the way- the old house is from cades cove in the smoky mountains

@irisscott9488 5 ай бұрын

😊😅😂❤❤❤@@TheAppalachianStoryteller

@erin19030 Ай бұрын

I am from Appalachian Pennsylvania , hard core coal miners, good family folks and humble citizens. All that has changed now, but my roots I do preserve in family lore going back to Ireland.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Erin!

@michelemetz318 2 ай бұрын

I love listening to these stories. A lost art in these lost times. Yes, I like running water, hot on demand, but I wish I could go back. Simplistic in some sense compared to today, but so much better. Honorable times…

@kaynefryday6637 6 ай бұрын

I truly believe you are the finest story teller in the entire world , no one can even come close .

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

oh my goodness, what an amazing thing to say, it is truly humbling to hear things such as this and it warms my heart. Yet, I must admit there are many storytellers from my life that I sat at their feet and learned the craft from. In my mind, no one will ever match these masters.

@catherine59226 6 ай бұрын

You’re the perfect storyteller! ❤️👍🏻

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

That's mighty kind of you Catherine, have a blessed day

@rubypayton4539 6 ай бұрын

Wow, love this story.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Ruby!

@worldupsidedown1 5 ай бұрын

Loved this story and your presentation. I’m hooked! And some of the stories in the comments about people’s grandmother’s has me all choked up, too. Excellent. Subscribed.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel my friend ❤️

@pamartin 6 ай бұрын

I always seem to catch a brand new appreciation for JD's stories with each telling.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for that my friend

@pinkywilliams8063 6 ай бұрын

Loved this story!!! What more can I say. Thanks JD for another wonderful true story from our past. ❤✌🙏

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Pinky, I always look forward to your comments, and they really help support this channel! Blessings to you and your family!

@lovepotion966 5 ай бұрын

What a great soothing story. I love it, thank you.❤❤❤❤❤❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-fe9hp9qf4h 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful story as always!!! And happy Easter to you and yours 💙🙏 love Julie south Africa 💚

@i_luv_hecklefish 3 ай бұрын

Wow, what an outstanding storyteller you are. 👏 This story brought me to tears, happy ones.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love hecklefish too :)

@user-nh8yu2mw2i 3 ай бұрын

That was a very beautiful story, I will be back to hear some more, thanks so much for sharing. The narration was perfection too.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend. Have a blessed day.

@WarrenFloyd-xr2js 12 күн бұрын

Love how you Paint a picture with words, use any of my music for background,no copyright ever 😎👍♥️

@janetconnors3113 6 ай бұрын

What a very fine story to start the day. Thank you for telling it as only you could

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Janet!

@debbiedecosta2402 5 ай бұрын

Totally enjoyed this story

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Debbie, have a blessed day

@scottblack3381 6 ай бұрын

It don't get much better than this, JD! I enjoyed every minute, enjoy your weekend and I'll see ya next Saturday mornin'.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott, stop by my other channel in the morning, got a new one coming out over there

@scottblack3381 6 ай бұрын

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller, you know I'll be there, JD!

@cylinderroller 6 ай бұрын

Wow!! I loved that story. Thank you so much.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend, have a blessed day

@lisagarcia1493 6 ай бұрын

I love these stories so educational.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Lisa (btw... I was a public school teacher for 23 years, so I try to be entertaining while educating :)

@GlennaVan 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this!!!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@thymenabottle2515 5 ай бұрын

I’m in northwestern NC. Thank you for such a wonderful story. Magnificent story tellin’ !

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jeanetteokwlley4992 Ай бұрын

Wonderful story!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@babaoreally8220 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful story you told.Being born in Appalachia in 1947,around Knoxville,I’m thinking this account is more than just a story.Many in my extended family were tempered by their hard life,but were always just.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤️

@robynbloise4383 6 ай бұрын

Was so perfect.Gave One a sense of being their.Love the Devine tale spinners Seems like not spoken but lived Entracement

@nellharr1723 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful story ❤❤❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@marionbowler5440 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing, loved settin a spell with you. ❤🙃👍🇨🇦

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

so glad you stopped by my friend :)

@leesadexter7187 6 ай бұрын

I love these stories thank you

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@penguinvlogs2755 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing a beautiful story!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Theres a powerful message in this story

@janellejanjan 6 ай бұрын

There are just some men born to get women into trouble 😂🤣 I love you Granny. ETA: I’m farther on in the story and I laughed so hard my dog ran 😂 ETA - what an amazing story.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Im happy you enjoyed this story, have a blessed day!

@JellyBeansMystreyMachine Ай бұрын

I love this story❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ай бұрын

This story is a powerful message of our human experience

@robertbenninger841 6 ай бұрын

A very down to earth story. I can not wait to hear your next story. I love stories of simple times and hard working people. You don’t need money to have a rich life.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Robert!

@sandrasmith7091 6 ай бұрын

This was awesome. I love imagining these stories, wonderful details all through the story.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@debralee1401 6 ай бұрын

Another excellent story❤

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you !☺️

@JohnDavis-yz9nq 6 ай бұрын

I just love these stories. I can’t wait for the next one. I can be having a bad day and after these stories I feel better.

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

❤️ ❤️

@bobtrevorah2305 6 ай бұрын

OMG what a poignant story! Had a lump in my throat the size of a golf ball by the ending. Wonderful!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Theres a powerful message in this story

@amberstarrfaw 6 ай бұрын

As always…. Best story & teller EVER!!!!!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you amber ❤️!

@dbentleyto95 6 ай бұрын

There is indeed a long chain back, isn't it JD. I love your Granny Tolet stories. Thank you

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kaytalk9448 6 ай бұрын

Truly one of the best so far....and that's an accomplishment!💙

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@reneerollins4433 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this story!

@TheAppalachianStoryteller 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Renee, have a blessed day!