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My biggest struggle has been fighting a depression aswell as a very long period of stress that left me wanting to do absolutely nothing. i seeked the help i needed, got out working with what i love, Cattle, which lead to me, last wednesday, having the greatest experience of my life, Helping a calf get safely to the world, and to make sure it had everything it needed to be able to survive for sure. This has definately been the best, and toughest things, that has helped me, move forward, and get new values in life. All of this, because of the inspiration your videos gave me back in March when i started watching your videos, and not a day has gone by without watching them ever since. Thank you for doing what you do Mike, And hopefully, i'll be able to visit your ranch someday, and actually thank you in person. -Mark.

Struggles have been many but taking them " One Day at a Time " and just being thankful you wake up everyday to get that one day at a time done. Watching these video always make my mind soar with peace and comfort of my younger days.

I'm 56 years old, over the course of my time walking around on this rock. I have faced many struggles but I'm still standing and will hopefully continue to do so. Mike, I appreciate you and Erin keep up the good work

Dude I live in nyc and your way of life is totally different from mine. But your videos give me a sense of peace when I watch. Is like I can get away and be on your farm with you for a few minutes. Thank you for your work

There is one thing missing from your videos and that is the smells of farming, for the first 17 years of my life i was raised and worked on a farm here in the uk, at 17 i went to live and work in australia i worked in the city, 4 years later i returned to the UK and joined the military , now 50 years later the smells of a farm will bring back memories and a few tears so i know what you mean, it is the hardest of work but on the 8th day God made farmers.

Back when I was 15 I got slammed inside a cattle trailer that ended up breaking a blood vessel in my brain....., it killed the part of the brain that controls left side motor functions. I was in a coma for six days where the doctors figured I was brain dead and they were to pull the plug on me and than my organs would be donated. I came out of my coma a few hours before the doctor made the rounds to pull the plug. After that it was a long hard road to try to do the simplest of tasks let alone all the things that you need to do to maintain a cattle herd in Canada. After a year I had the ability to do everything I was doing before my accident one handed. But this accident has gave me some appreciation of the things in life most take for granted. Things that many cant Fathom being taken away I’ve learnt you best be grateful for because just like my left side can be gone tomorrow. It’s made me a smarter man I do believe for a lot of the time I find myself “thinking outside of the box” to be able to complete tasks one handed. And of course that than starts to bleed into other areas of management concerning a cattle ranch. All in all I don’t look at my accident as a necessarily evil any longer....., because if I’m honest it hasn’t stopped me from doing what I love...., and if I’m totally honest it may have made me better at the job.

Probably the biggest challenge in my life has been dealing with injuries, mental as well as physical, as a Vietnam Era disabled veteran. What has been transforming is learning to utilize an attitude of gratitude every single day. Feeling grateful for all my blessings gives me the strength to deal with the challenges in my life.

Mike, One of my biggest struggles was watching my older sister battle cancer twice. It was a very hard season of life! but now she is cancer free for two years and pregnant! this helped me in so many ways become a man and help my family when they needed it thank you for your videos they are amazing! I am 20 years old and love what you do! I live in Fort Collins colorado and would love to help if you ever need a ranch hand! Keep up the great work! -Reed

Thanks Mike for your videos I look forward to them brings back memories of days gone by then I was a young man now I'm 74 God bless you and your family May next year be better 😀

I don't comment much but wanted you guys to know how much I enjoy your videos. I'm 53 now and when I was a kid I basically grew up on my uncle's cattle farm here in east Tennessee and always dreamed of having my own farm. Other than 10 acres and few dozen Tennessee Fainting Goats ( It's true, google them ) that's as far as I made it with the farming life. I was one of these kids that played with farm sets and built my own barns for my plastic cows and pigs. I know it's a tough life, I watched my uncle struggle financially all the time but man it's a rewarding life. My wife works for the Natural Resources division of the USDA so she works with farmers every day doing cost share projects like water troughs, cross fencing, and hay storage buildings and I always look forward to the yearly picnics so I can visit with the farmers. People don't tell them enough but you guys are truly appreciated, without you ranchers and farmers, America doesn't eat. I'm a real estate broker and deal with a lot of farms and it's always nice when I sell a farm and see it remain a farm instead of 1/2 building lots. Anyways, just wanted to say hello and say thank you for sharing your interesting life with us. I wish you guys the best and pray you have an easy winter and a profitable 2019.

building the pole barn for our little 6 acre ranch has been my biggest lesson. learning to accept mistakes and accepting help has been tough but a valuable lesson to be learned. God has humbled me with patience as the setbacks with weather repeated itself continually. but seeing family and friends come and help when they can has been wonderful. and getting to know my wife better and seeing her strengths shine has been awesome!

At first I was going to list some of my struggles, after reading some of the comments; i found myself in awe of how blessed I really am . Well it was actually good to read these comments and put a new perspective on myself. Thanks everyone.

Hardest time is now - Alone without my wife special friend who could always pull me out of the blues. It is now 2 yearssince her passing - I mss her terribly

my heros have always been the people who get up and work day after day. my mom raised 3 of us by herself,kept a big garden and worked a job for money. we always had new shoes and a good coat for winter and school. we gleaned the spud feilds in the fall. this was over 60 years ago so befor soical services helped out. Eran your kindness in givin food is wonderful to see. thankyou.

Mike, the fire has taught me, you cant hold on to material things no matter how old they were. Its been almost a year and its still not completed. My motto anymore is Dont give up-dont give in😀. The animals will show you love no matter how bad it is. No matter how bad my anxiety gets there arent enough drugs on this planet to help, so buck up and deal with it. You truly know who your friends are when you need help. Just love watching you and your family. Keep the wonderful vids coming. Hug those lil ones for me, they grow up way to fast my friend🍻

Mike, you and Erin have been inspiring. A real class act. And it is having an effect. I survived a nervous breakdown 4 yrs ago and with that a whole slew of mental/physical issues. I'm permanently disabled now but slowly getting my confidence back. I'm getting back to podcasting again soon. Still deciding on a template. But narrowing it down. Thanks for just being YOU. All of you.😊 I have decided once up and running to begin interviewing. I'll keep you posted 😉

Lost my dad and business in the same week... was barely rescued by a last minute buy offer of my Utility Trenching business to help pay the medical Bills... Noticing I was in a deep state of depression I took what little money that was left over bought a backpack and traveled around Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia for 2 years. A real eye opening experience I hope everyone gets to partake in... Now I'm back StateSide digging holes, and after seeing how the "other half" truly lives, I'll be digging them with a much larger smile on my face... although it seems hard at times, this truly is the land of opportunity.

Watching and following you and your family is just more proof that God is good. We live off the grid in Colorado. So howdy neighbors.

I just can't get enough. I love love love your show. Your family has an energy and enthusiasm that makes me checking my phone for another video. My 3 yr. Old granddaughter watches with me and she asks questions and its her learning time as well as mine. You guys are such an inspiration and I hope one day to visit The Ranch. The life that I see through your camera takes me away from a difficult time in my own life to a place that brings me joy. Thank you and your sweet family and all of the animals for such aa great window into your farming life.

My biggest struggle was when my dad passed away a year ago today I think everything was over for me but I continue to walk on life with the support of my wife n daughters Ranch is all about us too got to live it Keep on going Mike ur a big example for all of us gbu all Gracias.

Mike. My greatest struggle happened just over a year ago when out of the blue I had two very significant seizures. I had never had anything like this happen before and the first one landed me in the hospital for several days. I could not function as a human being, father, or husband and for the first time in my adult life became completely dependent on someone else. Now enough of the pitty party as this was also the best thing that ever happened to me as it focused me on what is truly important in life and that is my family. We are stronger together and now realize we can overcome a lot as my income was the only income which was lost for several months as my brain recovered. It is the little things as you have said which are truly important. Playing with my kids, teaching my son how to drive and how to be a productive human. Thanks Mike I always love the videos. In an effort to help you feel a little better I have been feeding hay for about a month as we had no rain this summer and had no grass for fall grazing.

I’ve enjoyed each video that I’ve watched. Living vicariously through you the life I always dreamed of. I can’t pinpoint any one thing that I struggled with through my life, but as each chapter of my life unfolded, there were different struggles to overcome. Moving from the east to the west with two small babies and another born soon after when I was a young mother. Going through a divorce and working outside the home for the first time was a terrible financial struggle and very hard on my children. Now that I’m a widow and in my 70’s it’s the loneliness that I struggle with the most. But it is what it is and we live the best we can with what we have. Blessings to you, Mike and Erin.

Good Morning Mike, Erin and the kids from Charleston SC. I grew up in Texas with Grandparents who had a small 5 Acre Farm, it is one of the fondest memories of my childhood of going to their place on weekends and summers to help with the planting, harvesting and canning. As I left home for the Navy at 17 and now since retired from it, the one thing from my childhood that I took with me was the hard work determination I saw my Grandparents had with their farm and my fond memories of the hot summer times the ability of just walking up to the trees or strawberry/blackberry patches and grape vines and picking fruits and eating them. Grandma would get on to us but having that ability to do it is something I wish everyone could enjoy. The smell of Grandma making her Jelly's and Jam's is one of those things that will never go away. One item she made we called Chow Chow, it is relish made from peppers, onions, cabbage and whatever else she added, this relish we put on mostly our beans and it is awesome. It is one of those things I can't find in a lot of place. I have the upmost respect of you and your family and the choices that you have made and your dedication. For your water situation, have a question, have you thought of the possibility of using the fire truck or getting a large water tanks and set it up on trailer with a sprayer on the back of it to help water the fields for the years where the rain is light? Not sure if this would be less of a cost vs buying hay each year.

Keep up the good work, Mike! My biggest struggle has been the loss of my father. He passed from a heart attack while baling hay last year. I lived an hour from the farm working as a county extension agent. After months of running back and forth, my wife and I decided to move back here to the farm. I couldn't live with the idea of letting it go or selling out, especially knowing my father took his last breath tending the land. I'm so grateful for my wife's support with such a big move

Awww that break down welding picture someone listened. Welding a plate or angle iron over the crack after you weld the crack solves that issue for good.

I'd have to say my biggest struggle was moving away from home to go to college. I graduated high school this past May and moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University to study entomology. I am very close to my family and we rely on each other a lot to make it through the hard times. My grandmother is in the late stages of Alzheimer's and it was very difficult for me to leave since I am one of the few people my grandfather trusts to watch her so he can take a break. We are a very tight knit family so it was hard to say goodbye. Even though I am only three hours from home, it is very hard for me to go home on the weekends due to the amount of studying I have to do to keep my grades up. Through all of this, I've learned to appreciate any time I get to spend with my family when I do get to come home but at the same time I learned that you can't try to be everywhere at once. I also learned how to be more independent (cooking, being self motivated to study, budgeting) which has been huge for me. It has been tough but if definitely one of the best things I've done for myself.

This will be the first time I have ever commented on a video but I felt compelled to so. My biggest challenge was closing down a construction company I’ve own my whole life. Working for someone else at age 49. for the first time since working at Taco Bell at age 16. Two years of struggling to deal with it and support my family. Has made me a stronger person. This helped my to handle my cancer diagnosis 6 months ago. I’m doing well and stronger than ever and looking forward to every day. I love your Chanel makes me smile on days I don’t feel like it keep up the great work.

Glad I found this channel 2 years after it started, so I can watch one video after another..rather than waiting for uploads :) I really feel sorry about your hay/ grass situation.

Best lessons: focus on what I have, not what I've lost, on what I need, not what I want. Your stories have helped me do that. Thanks.

My Cattle fitting and showing business failed after 10 years, not because my work wasn’t good enough but because I chose to have fewer customers but do a more complete job of marketing, fitting and feeding. When two of those customers quit raising cattle and no longer needed a Cattle Service it was all it took to start the failure of my business. I learned a person needs to be more diversified and slightly less exclusive to make some things work. I also learned when someone asks you for your honest opinion...they do not alway want to really hear the truth. Every failure or crisis in my life has led somewhere else, often to success I didn’t expect in other areas. Your determination defines you. I do think we tend to learn more from tough times than we do from good, or at least we learn to appreciate life more. God Bless you and all around you on your wonderful Ranch.

My struggles with Social Anxiety Disorder are minimal compared to the challenges of others here. So I'll not expound on it more here other than to say that channels such as yours, (as prescribed 'therapy'), have been a big first step. Thank you BOTH SO MUCH for all of the time you take out of your busy life to inspire and lift our spirits out here. Best of success and God Bless.~Eli.

My husband and I have been a 2 income family since we've been together, but this year I took a chance and decided to stay at home with our 2 yr old. It's been almost 6 months and the holidays are quickly approaching so I hope and pray we get through it.

Mike, I gottta tell ya, there's John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Chuck Norris. There's wannabes and gonnabes. There's dreams and schemes and in betweens. But, Sir, you and yours are the real deal and abounding inspiration. God and Gilbert gave you all a wonderful gift and you and Erin have passed it on to us. God bless you all and thanks, Pardner.

My struggle this year has been the bypass surgery, this hit out of the blue and really showed me how much I'm loved by my family and friends, and how much I love them. I will get thru this and will be stronger than I was before, It also has shown me how important it is to watch my health. Blessing to the family, and the ranch - Jerry

Depression and chronic pain are a constant obstacle for me but I was inspired by your videos and made a "project list" of my own to help motivate me to keep moving. Feels good to check things off! Thanks.

My biggest challenge has been my health. A few years ago I had to beat cancer. I have fully recovered from the cancer but will never fully recover from the cancer treatment.

You wonder what draws us to your channel? Well, I'm a city boy who has wanted to be a farmer as far back as I can remember. Helping my uncles mow, rake, bale, or haul hay in Oklahoma in the summer, or helping a cow or ewe give birth woke something deep inside of me. I've worked blue-collar and white-collar jobs all my life, but the yearning for the rural life has persisted. My fondest and most prominent memories are of that fleeting one or two weeks of vacation when I would get to help out on the farms. I found your channel while I was looking for reviews on haying equipment for compact tractors. I watched a few of your videos thinking "sure, leaving the city is fine, if you're rich". Of course, I think much different of you after watching and listening longer. Your apparent love of the land and community is inspiring. I am now living vicariously through you, for now. I'm hoping to leave the city for greener pastures (literally) within the next year. Thank you for the inspiration. - Jeff

Hi Mike Great video! My biggest struggle was when I lost my leg above my knee! I felt sorry for my self for a few months even up to a year until I join a group for amputees! When I seen people that had more problems then I! So I decided to not l let this small set back beat me and not letting define my life so I got back to work learns to work at 40!!

When my pappaw and my dad both passed last year and I took over the family business and the family farm, that has been my struggle and it has taught me to lean on the Lord and have more faith that he will guide me.

My biggest struggle was losing my son at the age of 3 , I was mad and hated the world. I learned to make time for family and that although you may think you will never make it through a struggle you will, Don't ever give up.

make sure you guys have a great week also and the kids have a great week at school

So far this year, we have had a flood from the river that had us evacuated for a week ( I stayed behind), a wildfire in our range that came right to our back yard and caused another week evacuation ( I stayed behind again to care for the animals). We lost 8 head of cows from the fire.My younger brother died who helped me on the ranch. And now in the next while cow feeding is going to start and doesn't end till May. You just have to keep pushing ahead. My daughter told me no matter how hard life is, there is always someone who is facing a greater struggle.

You all have a wonderful life and a solid family. Thanks for sharing.

Mike- it’s a pleasure watching your family run the daily operations of the Ranch. Both you and a Erin are truly hard workers. Watching “Our Wyoming Life” is on my daily to-do list!!

Thanks for all the great video's Mike I always look forward to watching your next one

One of my biggest struggles happened back in Nov 2009 I almost died due to a serious medical event I was in the Hospital for 3 weeks 2 of those in a medically induced coma now that I'M recovered and doing well it has really changed my out look on life and what is important and what is not so important. Great video mike. Thanks for sharing. God Bless!!!

That's when my wife got cancer and the family farm was put up for sale in the same year. My beautiful wife survived and made our relationship stronger. and today we have 3 children and a new little farm where we have begun again. and we enjoy watching your life in Wyoming😊 PS:The podcast is popular in the stable when we milk 👌👍

These are the type info vids that people need in their lives. I appreciate the efforts you put into production and am amazed you have the dedication after a long day to edit these. I know there are many instances that are not seen that are the real ranch life , the stress the physical exhaustion, the disappointment. Wins are too far and few but when they happen it makes it all worth it. Work hard, work smart, work safe and keep agriculture relevant it's your calling.

its alot struggle and care but it best life. god bless you all

Know you make Vermont farmers smile 3times a week mike. I struggled this year with my cows. Health problems and injuries. But it's made me a better cow farmer. I know more know and I'm more confident in knowing how to keep them healthy. Side note mike. No one out this way feeds cattle that way. Lol.

My biggest struggle recently has been the struggle my wife and I have had trying to have a baby. We recently stopped fertility treatments after years and many attempts. It really brought me down but now we know we are meant to adopt and that has given us a new outlook. We are excited and can't wait to adopt.

I'll add to the list of "thank yous" with my own heart felt thank you. This year was fraught with struggles,,, lost my mom, my wife was murdered while visiting the daughter, and I was given the news of terminal cancer. Still. Life goes on and we can wilt and thus wither,,, or march ahead. I opt to move ahead. You and Erin have the right attitudes,,, for sure, in some way you bolstered my attitude. For that I thank you again.

Hi Mike, Thank you for another fine video. I really appreciate the time you take out to make these videos in spite of your busy schedule, juggling the farm and family. It is pure joy every time you post a video. I'm sure your kids will review these videos when they take over the ranch, and learn of the struggles and difficulties, and how to get through them. God Bless! All of you are in our thoughts anf prayers. More so through the harsh Winter. Stay Blessed!

I have had many challenges over my life. I try and reflect and grow from them. I appreciate the videos that you are sharing, I am learning a lot. I have learned that one sometimes needs a break for a few days when things are tough. Also reading books, motivational and self help ones have helped me. Having a plan of what to do also helps. And friends that can help out also. Thanks for growing our beef, and vegies, ie thanks for farming and to all farmers, thanks.

Like another here, depression/anxiety has been a problem for some time.Didn't seek help for the issue as have learned with my skin as it is painted drug user, something I've not done. Used to be very active outside, but when the neighbors got a dog that challenged me right out the front door and became an issue doing chores. Moved everything down the road and that helped, but the very strong desire to take my flock, pups and jersey to greener pastures hasn't happened yet. Some good things like the few fiber organizations that now work with and help getting my wool processed into yarn and roving and actually getting paid a decent amount for my time and effort. Opportunities to learn new skills are also happening, which helps during hours not in the barn. Even being able to afford someone to help with hoof trimming has been huge!

Had a heart attack, strokes, open heart surgery to remove a two inch tumor all, in the same week. Great rehab afterward. I am still here. God is good, anything is possible and I can't complain.

I love this channel thank you Mike and Erin for your dedication in educating the world about life on the ranch

Great video Mike, we have just brought our cattle in for the winter and the feeding has started. To answer your question my bigger struggle was losing my grandfather who was always a big help on the farm and with losing him I lost the help of my father as he didnt take losing his father as most people don't he was always down leaving me to do a lot of the work trying to gather people to help. But we have recovered and came back stronger accomplishing more and more every year. Wishing you all the best here from Northern Ireland.

Very well done Mike, as always you put things into perspective, with class and one awesome voice! Thanks for everything you do for your community and feeding America. Keep up the great work guys!

My struggle is having a dream of having a family farm, but not having the money or any way of making that dream come true. However I can get a better feel of how things are done thru your videos. I know I may never have the opportunity to own my on farm, but I still have hope that someday that dream may come true. As long as I can watch videos of folks farming and ranching, I will continue to dream about owning my own farm. Keep up the good work and the awesome videos. Oh and I know I'm a little late, but thank you so much for the history about the fire truck. I have been waiting on the history on it since the live feed when yall answered my question about it lol

Great video Mike My biggest struggle was quit farming in 2010 sold the cows and moved to town but it all worked out with Gods grace keep up the good work blessings to you and your family

Released on Veterans Day thanx Mike for your service and welcome home I was on submarines in the 70’s Thanx I somehow missed this one so I’m ketchingup from the left coast near the Krapitol of California

13 degrees this evening and going out to do the chores . And this is for Zhorteye keep up with the motivation , focus on what you love to do and don't listen to people that try to take you down. And maybe you can get out to visit Mike. Its a nice area and i enjoy it . Thanks Mike another great vid. Jim J

You guys are an inspiration to many. I grew up on the farm with helping my Grandfather with hiscow calf operation. I was hoping to take it over when he passed away but that didn't happen. One of the biggest struggles for me has been the loss of our daughter when she was born. She had Trisomy 18 that made some of her organs and body not develop correctly. We got 20 minutes with her and she was gone. Our Heavenly Father, families, and friends helped us get through this trial. We know we'll get to see her again and that's all that matters.

Mike, one of my largest struggles has been losing the farm. I didn't lose the farm in a traditional way like foreclosure. I lost it because grandpa was diagnosed with Parkinsons and Dementia. When that happened my grandmother took it upon her self to play favorites, she allowed my uncles to bully me off the farm. When I say bully I mean physically attacking me and damaging my machinery. I pulled my machinery out and was accused of stealing. Through all of this, finding people like you Mike, who are gracious enough to share you life with me through the internet. Watching others farm and ranch helps me when I'm still missing the animals, longing for the long hours on a tractor, or the joys of calves and piglets. Thank you Mike.

My favorite video yet . you guys inspire me and my family who are beginning our ranch life . keep em coming Mike.

Snowing this morning Mike? I have a beautiful light, fluffy 3" of snow this morning. Yep, winter is happening! Have a great week!

My faith keeps me going. Counting my blessings every single day; staying focused on helping others; believing that God has a plan and a purpose for everything, even though I don't understand it at times. I work with abused/neglected teenagers and their families. I HAVE to have a positive attitude and faith or I'd never be able to do my job. God bless you, your family and all who tune in to your videos.

My struggle is Lupus. The sudden loss of my husband and finding out how to live my life again. Thank you Mike your videos make my crazy world calmer. Wishing you a warm winter healthy cows plenty of hay and most of all wishing you and your family love health and peace xo

my biggest struggle has been being a first gen farmer. people around here that have ground don't think that you are reliable enough to maintain a farm or responsible enough to handle that level of commitment.Then where im a first gen farmer its hard to find anyone with experience that is willing to even give advice on how to do anything better. its been a long slow road to get started but now i have a guy that is retired but did a lot of crop research and livestock research with our land grant university and he still has the info they collected. im slowly getting ground leased and starting to show people that i'm reliable, and able to handle the land better then they may think.

My biggest struggle was overcoming addiction, you see I was an addict for more than 15 years. Today I'm looking at over 5 years clean. In those 15 years I couldn't hold down a job I have been now at my job for over 4 years. Monday or Tuesday of this next week I will find out if I get a new position at a hospital this would be a great opportunity for me and I'm hoping that I get this chance. In my addiction I did not care about anybody it was all about me. Today I look at what I can do for others to make this world a better place and I don't take life for granted anymore I am very grateful and humble to be able to wake up each day and enjoy life to its fullest.

Thank you for all the hard work that you guys do at the ranch blessings

I'm fine, no struggles, just plans. Great to see you're doing fine and your family too, after a few years herding the herd in Canadia, it's great to see what we did wrong and I'm beginning to see why my neighbour was so unhappy having a farm, he felt stuck wih it and the never ending work. Was a great time in a bad time, but I learned and went on, as we always do. The folks down here (comments) had bigger problems and over came them, good job guys, that's the way to go, adapt and go on, there's alway tomorrow for a better try and outcome, give it a try. I'll keep reading and hopefully learning too. Take care

My struggle has been a life long bout of depression and learning to cope and live with this daily. Next on the agenda is my health I quit smoking after thirty five years about two years ago and have been on a diet and exercise routine to get in better shape. About the time I quit smoking I developed vertigo and have been dealing with this now for about 18 months, but I have pills to help with that but no longer drive right now because I don't won't to have an episode behind the wheel and end up hurting myself or someone else. But life overall is good I watch people such as yourself and see the struggles of others and realize it could be different. Enjoy what you and your wife do keep up the good work.

The drought in Australia, when we got two truckloads of hay to help our farm

Awesome Video Mike! Been A Fan For A While Now, Love The Video's! Growing Up In Northern Montana.. I've Been Surrounded By Farms, and Ranches. Been A Dream Of Mine To Live On One. Your Videos Have Made It Like Home To Me! One Struggle I Have Is My Dad Is Battling Multiple Sclerosis Which Is Taking A Toll On His Health. He's Had It Since I Was About 7 and I Can See It It Getting Worse. But He's Been Strong Since and Still Working To This Day At 60 Years Old. He Has Inspired Me And Shown Me That No Matter What, Don't Ever Let A Condition, Medical Or Physical Slow Your Every Day Life Down, But Instead Push Through It And Still Do What You Do On A Daily Basis. And Through Him I Got My Dream And At 22 Years Old, My Older Cousin Actually Let Me Start Taking Care Of Some Of His Cattle And I'm Learning A Lot From Him And Your Videos! Have A Good Day

You weren't the only ones with hard times in 2018. During wheat harvest, our combine threw the main drive shaft to the separator and had to wait a couple weeks to get parts for it (we only had 30 acres and a test plot left, custom cutters had to come and finish it for us), and then all of our winter hay burned in July of this year. We do believe it was arson, but there is always one good for one bad, thank God for rain, and we have over double the hay we did before the fire. It is not a high quality as the wheat hay before the fire (sudangrass that had some rain on it in the windrow and was real stemmy), but we are hopefully going to make it through the winter.

Yes, Mike.....I wonder how I ended up on your channel, but no regrets!! I am so glad I did. Thank you for sharing!

I really want to move to either Montana, Wyoming or Texas and start my own ranch but I’ve lived in towns and cities my whole life so I don’t know much about the work on farms and all. I’m still young so I have my whole life to do it. I love watching these videos I feel like I learned something new every time.

Very nice video Mike. Inspiration and work, sometimes they are the same, sometimes you can only handle one or the other. Keep at it and don't forget the gloves, I always put mine over the defroster while feeding in winter, it feels so good when you put them on and get out of the Deere.

Thanks Mike 4 showing me the ranch life it's really nice even thou u have down falls Thurs more good than bad u truly r living the good life👍👍

Hi Mike , One of my biggest struggles is learning to live with bi polar disorder and learning to except it as being a part of me that will never be cured or disapear and not letting myself be consumed by self pitty or helplessness. I now embrace the positive out of the situation and instead of looking at the whole picture I break it down into baby steps which makes it easier to cope because I am not over whelmed by everything at once . I am very determined not to become a prisoner of my own limitations and push myself to except things beyond my control that I can not change and break my habit of rejecting things before I have even given myself a chance to try them. This is some of the major changes I have been working on in the past12 months and I will continue too for some rime into the future . I am glad that your mother in law is now doing much better now I have had Pneumonia myself and almost lost my life because of it so I can understand how relieved you all must be .

Well....then thank you for the show. Ty.

Moving from lasvegas to iowa to the cold winters not used to cold winters blood thined out but do love watching your videos keep making them thanks and keep warm.

My entire life has been a struggle Mike. Just this last three years me and my wife have lost are sun (27) dotter (22) the house burned down , the wife was burned in the fire , most of all my working tools were stolen and i have been fired (unfairly) from 2 jobs, my last one just last week. I should right a book of all the things that me and my wife have have to go threw over are years on this earth. I as all ways will hold my head up high and cary on . live is full of ups and downs I just hop there are more ups then downs. Keep up the good work ! hold your kids close and always tell the people in your live you love them (why you can) thanks for letting us see your slice of life. Mike

finally back... enjoying still every videos.

Hello from south central Los Angeles

aw yeah still here mike ... been trapped in factory most of my life,have always dreamed of a job i loved is what brings me here and most of my channels...your bringing food to people its very important...anyways keep that beef coming

My biggest struggle has been putting myself before others, I’m always the one to stop and help no matter the cost to me and it’s really put a strain on my work/life situation. Learning to say no is proving difficult. I can’t see anyway that it has helped me just yet lol Love the videos!

Three years in a drought so had to supplement hay. Rain came this year and kept on coming and river went out flood hayground so buy hay. So another year of little money but full of riches in everything else.

I forgot to mention I have subscribed to your Channel 4 about a year now I really enjoy you and your family seem like you have a great life but rough sometimes just wanted to let you know I'm from hillebrandt Texas which is about 90 miles east of Houston going towards Louisiana keep up the good work I sure enjoy your Channel

Our family's greatest struggle is also our blessings. We finalize the adoption of my beautiful daughter this year(our 2nd) and hope to keep the family growing (God willing). My biggest gift after a long day of work is hearing my kids tell me "Lalu Papi". They have a hard time pronouncing "L-word" but I know they mean it haha. Thank you Mike for sharing your struggles, they may be a world of a difference from most of ours but nonetheless we relate some how some way. Aaron

love watching you and the cows. thanks for sharing

I really want to thank you guys, for a couple reasons. First because I was born and raised in Wyo, and my fam is still there, and reliving my younger days... and Second to show people what a ranch/farm life is really like. Most people have no real idea of what it takes to run a ranch or farm or even how to manage it. Here at least they can get an idea of what it takes and the challenges and struggles you guys face... Love this channel!!

hiya mike,i would say my biggest struggle,has been being on dialysis for the past 6 plus yeas,and being on the transplant list,,for 6 plus years ,has taught me patience,i would say my faith in the good lord has helped me endure this disease,,plus im not one to whoa is me,i live life to the fullest I can,hopfully transplant will come soon,love your show,,paul

I completely understand Pars.Our cows don't don't know what Thanksgiving, Christmas and Vacations are. But as go vacations go I can't go town for a couple of hours and I can't wait to get back home. Some would say ranching ain't for everybody but if if you think about it, it kinda is. God bless you my brother.

Thank you very much for sharing

Your videos are very much something I look foreward to, your day to day goings on are a insperation to me! I'll watch them all, Thank You! Gary in Oregon

Hi Oby, I'm touched by that story, which has got me and my family praying for you and yours. God will do great things this Winter, and in the coming year. Not having a sense of humour, is more dangerous than Nuclear Bombs or Cancer! I'm so glad to know that the devastation hasn't robbed you of your sense of humour. As I mentioned before, we're praying for all of you. "You're in good Hands!" God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving!