Life, Death, Success, Failure. 2023 Was QUITE a Year!

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@MaMa-st2eg 4 ай бұрын

I don't know what could be better then having your child accept Jesus and be baptized.....25 years of marriage is awesome and a child marrying the love of their life is incredible. God's face is shining and your faithfulness is being rewarded.

@venidamcdaniel1913 4 ай бұрын

Best event anyone could ask for.

@vesselsxk5508 4 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏🏾

@rodjendrysik3444 4 ай бұрын

You've had a very busy 2023. Looking forward to following and learning through 2024. Happy New Year guys and may God bless your 2024.

@dottiegyles1119 4 ай бұрын

Amen!

@elizabethblanch5871 4 ай бұрын

God is so Good

@kprairiesun 4 ай бұрын

So glad you had a good year! I turned 70 this year, made a very difficult move from my home state of Kansas back to Missouri to the area where my son lives so I could see him and my grandson more. I love gardening, gardened 50+ years, and after watching homesteading videos like yours, I grew hundreds of plants from seed. I even grafted about 15 tomato plants, basically just having fun with trying many fun varieties. I lived with my son and grandson from 2015 to 2022, turned the back yard into garden, built a cattle panel hoop house greenhouse, grew 100 tomato plants in 2021 and 200 tomato plants in 2022. I had pepper plants, squash, melons, potatoes, sweet potatoes, flowers and delicious strawberries. I experimented with gardening methods like hay bale gardening, woodchip mulch, which I do not like, too hard to dig 200+ planting holes in and very splintery to walk over, also, small hugel culture spot, grafted tomato plants, etc. Garden heaven. Bless my son for letting me garden in his yard. Your videos are the gold standard for gardening and homesteading and my source of entertainment! Thank you! Now, how about a pantry tour and more cooking and preserving, foraging, shopping videos! Have a very Happy New Year!

@marcossantos4766 4 ай бұрын

Parabéns 🎉😊

@JamesCouch777 4 ай бұрын

Good for you. We are in our 70s and love to garden but it's getting harder every year but we are not giving up on it 😊

@bonneymoseley1159 4 ай бұрын

What a Hugh praise for Samantha! That's the greatest joy that can ever be experienced for her and for you all as her momma and daddy. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I am 69, and you have taught an old dog new treats in gardening. I grow mostly in my 36x16ft greenhouse, but I have 6 8ft raised beds, a 60-foot hugelkultur, outside. I also raise my peas and potatoes in pots and bags. I live in Alaska but lived in mid Missouri until 2015, when as a missionary, my late husband and I were called up here. I still do Bible study and discipline in the ladies' correctional center here. May the Lord bless you all this year, in all you stand in need of.

@joanbaggs1915 4 ай бұрын

My greatest blessing was the birth of our fourth grandchild, a bouncing baby boy! He joins his two sisters and his girl cousin! He’s the prince of the family right now!

@user-ox7fv4bi9z 4 ай бұрын

My husband and I lived in Sun City Arizona for 12 years. Moved to Alabama to live with daughter in 2018. I am 80. Raised 3 children on the farm close to Warrensburg Missouri. Became a widow in my mid 40s. I was born in Kansas City Missouri. I am a true Missourian.

@suzanneburns6130 4 ай бұрын

On a sad note, I lost my son who was 36 years old in September in the 5th. He is a father to two daughters ages 13 and 4. He died from pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis. On a higher note, I have started a walk fit program to improve myself, along with diet changes. This has helped quite a bit. I have to say Kevin and Sarah, that you both look soamazing! You seem more relaxed, happy and the way you both look at each other, that is true love!! I love that about you!! ❤ Much love ❤️

@donnamartz6361 4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. I expect that your son had complications from the shot. My family lost 3 suddenly in 2022. My uncle just died in Sept 2022. My cousin (his son) had a stroke and passed a week later. Another cousin died 4 days later. My healthy 36 year old niece lost her vision for a few weeks, most of it has returned. 2 of my sisters had emergency gallbladder surgeries within 2 weeks. These events all happened within 6 months. I don't want to make you feel worse, but I think it is time that people start talking about what really happened. No more experimental interventions. Be healthy in 2024.

@Willene1950 4 ай бұрын

I'm so very sorry

@followerofyahushua3101 4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. 😢 My heart goes out to you Losing My son one of the most excruciating things I have ever experienced. I have prayed for יהוה to comfort you. Psalms 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” He’s the one who comforts us in all our trouble so that we can comfort other people who are in every kind of trouble. We offer the same comfort that we ourselves received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:4

@diannerichard2509 4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss.

@mcairlyn4437 4 ай бұрын

You are in my prayers.

@bobpeterson9624 4 ай бұрын

Wishing you and your family a fantastic 2024. Today is our 59th anniversary. Yay!

@suzieq4750 4 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary!!

@rhondaborders3452 4 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary!

@vanitastephens7711 4 ай бұрын

Both my grandson’s accepted Christ and were baptized. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma cancer on April 1st. It’s been a rough road. My husband had a stroke last January and had to take early retirement. It’s been a wild year but we made it and pray that 2024 bring answers to my cancer treatment.

@carolynmartin9934 4 ай бұрын

I lost 100 in one year on Keto. My Dr said I had the best blood work ever. No more foot fungus, pre diabetes, no high BP and no arthritis issues. Praise God I found this. So happy for you're family.

@MelSr8 4 ай бұрын

Praising God for your daughter’s baptism!!

@EphemeralProductions Ай бұрын

All those shots of the animals are so cute! Especially the piggies. :) ❤

@loralu12 2 ай бұрын

I was so excited to hear that Grace was getting married, but now seeing this…I am over the moon excited to hear that your youngest was baptized! What a huge blessing as a parent! I am so happy for you guys! Thank you for all your videos & education & just good down home real life stuff! God Bless!

@nancysala7769 4 ай бұрын

In 2023, We bought 7 acres in TN, in the middle of nowhere, and built a farmhouse. We are slowly adding animals.

@forrestgump9576 4 ай бұрын

What a year it has been! 😊 Tears of joy when you talked about Samantha! Congratulations all! Lk 15:10 I think the raised garden is a blessing in disguise. None of us are getting younger, and gardening is hard work. And what a productive year for harvesting meat for the family! PTL! And to be able to share with other families, even better🥰 God bless and take care everyone🤩

@lisadime9411 4 ай бұрын

Your daughter being baptized brought tears to my eyes. Praise God

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 4 ай бұрын

Mine too! - Kevin

@4grabbar 4 ай бұрын

Hello from the north of Sweden! Today is our 43th weddinganiversary. We are a christian couple ,farmers. I have worked as a doctor in the hospital near our farm and my husband and sons have managed the farm. I am growing a lot in my garden and have used rased beds for over 30 years and it have worked very well. Our climate is much colder today we have minus 29 celsius ! I love that you always end you videos with a blessing ! God bless you two and your family.

@janelleroads6011 4 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary from Florida! Now days, 43 years is quite an accomplishment. I just want to encourage you on your walk with Christ. I've heard there are few Christians in Sweden and Norway. Keep the faith!❤

@vandygreatjobwatchingmahon7420 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your year with us. I love your Christ centered lifestyle. That's a powerful wittness to God's love and grace. I am looking forward to seeing what you grow in the raised beds. God continue to bless you both in 2024.

@creativerita 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. I am always impressed with your sharing

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 4 ай бұрын

So nice of you

@kathys9786 4 ай бұрын

2023 brought us grand baby number five, I turned 65 so officially a senior citizen (although I don't feel like one, lol) and, inspired by you guys, I gave up 90% of the sugar I used to eat, walked between 1-3 miles per day, I'm up to 16 hours a day fasting and I've lost 18 pounds! Love your channel!

@venidamcdaniel1913 4 ай бұрын

Most exciting is your daughter being baptized. Time is short. End times are here. I’m praying for grandson’s salvation.

@bridgetofczarzak5461 4 ай бұрын

I inherited my parents ranch in 2021….since then my husband and one son in law have been managing it. They are doing an awesome job. Got a letter from our local auction earlier in 2023 that I had the highest selling bull for that week. Got another letter this week that I had the highest selling heifer. So proud of my guys, they work hard everyday to make sure our carle are the best they can be. Love your channel and have learned so much. Thinking about a high tunnel because I am in deep Texas where heat is the major problem. I have been gardening since 2010 in inground beds but they are not on the most efficient side of my property…just the most available at the time…..trying to decide if I need to reconfigure or not…as gardeners I think we are always trying to optimize our space. Thanks for all you do to encourage us to grow.

@sparksfamilyhomestead 4 ай бұрын

This is simply an awesome recap from an awesome couple. Kevin, because of you, I began over 2 years ago, hatched and raised approximately 40 Quail. Got NPIP certified here in north eastern Tennessee. Sold multitudes of quail eggs to 2 different super markets and loved every minute of that experience. Learned from both of you and Sarah so much on gardening and this past summer, everything changed for my wife and I. Inspired by your lives, we sold out small subdivision home of 4 years, sold our quail business, sold everything to acquire several acres here in the Appalachian mountains. We were not able to maintain the Quail due to the major expenses of the new to be Homestead out here. I’m in my late 60s but working hard to keep good health and excited for all of our futures in 2024. God bless you both. Love all you do. Wayne and Aida Sparks

@colinvoss8484 4 ай бұрын

You'll need to learn that every thing you do or raise isn't rare or unique please keep that in mind.

@YosemiteSam01 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 25 years. I wish you many more Happy Years together.

@DrofJustice 4 ай бұрын

I super enjoy watching you do animal chores, so if you’re stuck for content, just some come along for chores is always a great blessing! Love how healthy y’all look. Thanks for all you do. ❤

@sallyboothe911 4 ай бұрын

Praying God’s Blessings on each of you and your families in 2024. 🙏🏻

@clarechomyn9686 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for being you and bringing so much joy to so many. AND you both look so great.

@shirleyschmid1156 4 ай бұрын

Lady, your makeup is FANTASTIC!

@larrystrayer8336 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the run down of 2023. Congratulations. May y’all have a prosperous 2024

@auntdee9678 4 ай бұрын

Praise the Lord!! Happy for you two! So many blessings!!

@collinsddc1206 4 ай бұрын

🌺Hallelujah on the baptism especially, and the celebration of your 25 wedding anniversary, plus all the wonderful other news! May God continue to Bless you all in this New Yr!

@kittyrichards9915 4 ай бұрын

Pigs and cattle are nice. Baptism and a wedding - now that is BIG news!

@cookingonthefarm 4 ай бұрын

We also had a child be baptized this summer. He excepted Christ a long time ago. He is only 10. God bless you all

@rebeccazody1278 4 ай бұрын

The Ark Encounter is outstanding. Incredible. I went two years ago. Happy Anniversary❤

@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recap of 2023. You have accomplished so much on this property, and in your lives. May God continue to pour His favor upon you, your family and your extended family.

@patricianelson7911 4 ай бұрын

You two are a blessing in my life and I always look forward to seeing each of your videos. Thank you for being who you are! God Bless!

@kimbernard9250 4 ай бұрын

A wonderful year for you- minus the tick fever and loss of calves, that is. It was lovely being able to follow along, looking forward to each of your videos. It was a weird year for my husband and me, with both blessings and challenges. We too took up a low-carb lifestyle. We eat a ton of veggies, so I don't consider it to be Keto, but there are no starches or sugar. We've both lost about 80 lbs each, so we're far healthier and our blood work shows it. However, he got appendicitis and I got an umbilical hernia, so we both ended up with abdominal surgeries. That's no fun and I'm 12 days post surgery, so Christmas celebrations were kept light and brief. We also had the solemn task of having to evict a tenant from a second home, who'd stopped paying rent. After giving her nearly a year of grace, that court proceeding took several more months, and we just regained possession on 12/31. We were grateful that she left on the ordered date so that the sheriff didn't need to physically remove her, but now have the task of cleaning up a serious hoarders situation that will require gutting the kitchen and bathroom, and those renovations before we can list it for sale. Still, we're grateful to have that concluded after more than a year and a half of that challenging stress and have already made impactful progress with the clean-up. I don't know why I had an obsession with watching hoarding shows in the past, but I guess I was getting trained and prepared with how to safely approach and clean up that situation. Please pray for our former tenant for recovery from her multi-faceted mental and emotional illnesses.

@shellygray6197 3 ай бұрын

Wow you guys are so extremely blessed. God is so good!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@markkristynichols845 4 ай бұрын

Awesome recap! We had our first grandchild, a week after our son and daughter in law’s first anniversary!!! And boy what you hear is the truth, grandchildren are the Beat Blessing for God!!! We had him for his first Christmas and what a joy!!! (Oh and his parents too😂). Prayers for a healthy and blessed 2024 to y’all, and all who enjoy your channel, Kristy aka your “neighbor” in West Plains 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@bigfamilyexpedition 4 ай бұрын

Such a great video! Congratulations on 25 yrs of marriage! ❤ One of the great things about homesteading is that you can choose the things you like to do and support other homesteades/farmers with the things you don't enjoy as much. Its been a joy watching y'all grow! Almost 800,000 subscribers?!?! That is amazing and we know it takes a lot of work! Y'all deserve it! ❤🥰

@lisal77 4 ай бұрын

Your videos have helped me through 2023 as an escape. My father had a stroke in November 2022 and 2023 has been about caring for him and working with him through rehab. I enjoy my coffee on the homestead with you both as an uplifting start to my day. Bless you both

@alivewithhemp4989 4 ай бұрын

🎉🎉In February our second grandson was born! We paid our house off in Nov 2023, 17 years early!!! As of December 27 we are 100% debt free! We are saving for much needed home renovations and garden upgrades. 🎉🎉🎉

@marka6719 4 ай бұрын

Kevin and Sarah 25 years together is amazing, but knowing your daughters are saved by Christ is amazing’er. Bless you all in 2024.

@gaylarunyon3583 4 ай бұрын

My husband and I were married 50 years in December and we feel blessed for every year. Looking forward to 2024

@terraranch1459 4 ай бұрын

I love your gardening in pots and raised beds and showing how we can age in place to make gardening easier for us moving forward. Hugs Sarah and Kevin❤

@joyces.9021 4 ай бұрын

Praise the Lord for all His goodness!!

@donitaburchard6106 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations to your daughter. That is the best life decision that can be made. Glad to hear you had a great year.

@DanKlein_1 4 ай бұрын

We had some success with our farms but the tragic thing that happened to the family is we lost my father who had the neighboring farm. He taught me what I know about farming/homesteading and was one of the toughest guys I knew. He worked as a brick mason all his life and would come home from a day of that to farm not 1 but 2 little area homesteads/farm that he owned. He was 89 years old when he passed in Oct. just shy of his 90th birthday. I am continuing to farm/homestead on the 3 small farms(including mine). He had incredible calving success last year. he had 6 cows and 8 calves. That's right. 2 sets of twins. I had 5 cows and only 4 calves. Don't believe we lost one. she just never calved or showed like she was ready to calve. We changed bulls this year but the calves this year aren't his. So, I will have 1 last chance this year to keep a heifer or two from the prior bull.

@ralpharvin2668 4 ай бұрын

We have been with you through 2023 via your videos and have enjoyed this fellowship of "living". The highlight today was also getting to witness your daughter's baptism, so thanks for sharing this.

@divemate7820 4 ай бұрын

That was such a lovely video. After so long watching you, I guess we care for you as you were friends, knowing and remembering how much you have been blessed is a real pleasure. Keep up whatever it takes to keep you guys healthy and happy. May 2024 bring you again many blessings. 💚

@AZJH8374 4 ай бұрын

Sarah, & Kevin, try Coq au vin quail. Sooo delicious. You'll love it. God bless you both. Many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister

@thesquirrellygardener 4 ай бұрын

It's great to know that you're doing better and to hear about your successes! My partner and I were finally able to move back to Missouri, and even planted a winter garden for the new owners that includes flowers, garlic, and berries to feed their family next year. We spent a long time considering your old farm, but we just couldn't swing it since they work from home and the internet situation is extremely important to have be fast and reliable. Now we're in Lebanon, building up an urban homestead. We're already got blackberries and rosemary in the ground and have a plan mapped out for the property. I grabbed graph paper and approximated the dimensions of everything when I mapped it out. I was spot on, and I can't wait to build this tiny plot into a more self-sufficient place. We're even hoping to work with someone here to become a part of a community garden so that we can start participating in Homegrown and Handgathered's challenge to eat only homegrown and foraged foods for as long as possible over the winter.

@mrbim1954 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! My garden was Great! 75 pounds of onions and 65 pounds of potatoes not to mention the carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Lost my wife late in the year which sort of put a damper on things but planning a garden again this year. Keep up the great videos! God Bless!

@mattspencer9538 4 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss.

@forrestgump9576 4 ай бұрын

May the Lord give you peace, grace and strength to work through your grief. May you feel His presence each day. Isn't it amazing how gardening helps us see the regenerative power of life? I got into gardening after loss not long ago and find there is so much about it that is restorative. Planting the little seeds and waiting for them to sprout. Working outside early in the cool of the day, seeing the dew on the leaves. Finding a bright green tree frog peeking at you sitting atop a the broad leaf of a corn stalk. Seeing the first rays of sunlight shine through the vines of tomatoes highlighting the glistening red globes. Swarms of little sweat bees, honey bees and other insects pollinating the flowering dill. Seeing those little seeds produce pounds of tomatoes and green beans, big pumpkins, and more. It is the perfect metaphor for life. May your garden prosper and be healing and bountiful this year!😊🐝🥕🐞🥦🍅🌄

@debbiegibson6113 4 ай бұрын

One thing I noticed, your wearing makeup! You look lovely. I to grow in raised beds as I'm to old to be digging in the earth. I enjoy gardening so much now I'm retired. I've sure learned a bunch from you. That little seed trick (lick the end of a toothpick) is my favorite seed pickup. I've shared it with so many. God bless.

@eileenpendleton7187 4 ай бұрын

Watching this year in review I have been able to see Kevin's beard grow. Do you like the change?

@laurieclarkson9180 4 ай бұрын

You both look incredible! Lots of things to celebrate this past year and I'm looking forward to the next! :)

@TheJoyceTriez 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on all your success in 2023. How is growing greens in your greenhouse this winter going?

@mimi.garden 3 ай бұрын

Hallelujah! Congratulations to you all.

@carriebeard9926 4 ай бұрын

Good job! Great accomplishments, especially on the raising Godly daughters ! ❤

@bobcole3852 4 ай бұрын

Y'all had a great year! I have heard that guinea fowl are great for tick control. Not like you need more critters, but might be a practical addition.

@lararabb8888 4 ай бұрын

Kevin, your better health shows! ❤

@monalawhorn707 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Kevin and Sarah hi this is Moana 67 in clintonville Wisconsin nothing much happening here on the shut-in and I don't see anybody but I do got family online like you and others because we're born again believers in Christ for family by the blood of Jesus and his love and one Accord but when I can say is I've grown up more and matured in the Lord I'm 67 years old but you cannot ever learn too much or get too much of God's wisdom and he's changing me from the inside out and give me more like Jesus everyday and it's a fabulous journey with Jesus and I do pray for you all and I'm glad to see some of the prayers that I'm praying for helping you and you said you feel them so I know I'm part of that and you're welcome pray for me m o n a and that God will complete in me what he wants completed in this life so let me please him and in heaven and get completed what he wants me to do God bless you all in the name of y e s h uua amen 🌹🌹🌹✅🙏🙏🙏

@PatricesProjects 4 ай бұрын

It sounds like, other than tick fever, it was a very good year for you. That is wonderful. Hopefully this year is equally as good, without tick fever.

@anneo3754 4 ай бұрын

I've had a pretty good year 😊 I took a safari vacation in September! I've always wanted to go to Africa since I first heard about it many years ago. I was not disappointed! The people I met were great and I got to see so many of the animals that live there. I also had the opportunity to go to Arizona. It was awesome to visit with my sister and brother in law and my niece and her husband popped in while I was there 😊 Now I'm back home wondering how my dog can possibly be turning 14 in a couple of months! 😂 Also celebrated 1 year post chemo! 🍑

@carolmalko615 4 ай бұрын

What a wonderful recap! When you mention everything at once, it reallly was a busy and exciting year for you. I remember when you were sick, Kevin, and I felt so bad for you. Looking forward to all you do in 2024. I've learned so much from you both and love your videos. Happy New Year!

@weaverwagon6084 4 ай бұрын

We are so happy for you two and your family!

@watchful1168 4 ай бұрын

One of the best channels guys!! Thank you! I got tears when I saw your daughter baptized...wonderful!!

@MaryAnn598 Ай бұрын

I starting back on the keto diet I felt so good when I was on it I lost 75lb when I was on it , I have been off of it for a couple years and I have gained my weight back and my health isn't so good my arthritis is awful so starting next week I am starting again so I do understand when you cheat it really does make you feel awful all day, So wish me luck God bless you both ❤

@MsKK909 4 ай бұрын

Sarah looks ao pretty today! (Kevin looks cute too)

@rebeccaplumlee9601 4 ай бұрын

Mixed year here. I moved with dad who is 89. Finally sold my house of 19.5 yrs. My oldest grandson went back to school & graduated! Then when i was feeling accomplished!m, i stroked pretty bad (not my 1st, but my worst). 2 months hospitals & 2 rehabs later im back at dads. Lots needs rearranged & cleaned. And i need to accept my limitations. My right side is not well. From my eyebrow to my pinky toe is healing. I have made tremendous progress. My church family & friends poured prayer into me. I was partly paralyzed. But have so much back! My knee locks but i can move my leg. My speech is understandable for the most part. My brain functions test sharp so huge blessings! Dad is slowing down at 89, but still is active. He brings me little treats & we talk about his life in AVA & after. We only grew 4 tomatoes last year, but ohhhh how good. We used grow boxes on the deck right out my back entrance. Sad this stroke has put to rest me getting chickens. If i cant take care100%. Its no. O well, neighbors bring chicken & quail eggs frequently. Ill take that as a blessing (i just wanted colored eggs). Blessings to all

@kathybennett8718 4 ай бұрын

Great news! God bless you all!! ❤

@jafleetwood9714 4 ай бұрын

What a beautiful view behind your fields

@lisaosterbauer1565 4 ай бұрын

I also went keto and I’m feeling so much better

@kaybusby7507 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing year you've had. Thank you for sharing had forgotten some of the things but good to see what you have accomplished. May 2024 be better. God's blessings to you both and happy new year.

@theresaniemann3899 4 ай бұрын

For me it was a very sad year. I lost my husband in February after being married for 54 years. I miss him so much.

@patchurch1677 4 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Take care. :-)

@olddawgdreaming5715 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic beginning to 2024. Thanks for sharing with us Sarah and Kevin, you had a good 2023 and we really enjoyed it right along with you and your girls. Stay safe and keep up the great work around there. Be Blessed throughout the new year 2024. Fred.

@debbie6787 4 ай бұрын

We raise black angus cattle and we have a very strict culling process, any cow that doesn’t successfully raise a calf is sold and replaced. Of course we have some extenuating circumstances, pets and predation, but on the whole we stick to those strict guidelines.

@Jlmhomestead 4 ай бұрын

You guys are looking so good, keto is treating you both well. You also have completed so much in the last year, looking forward to the next year for you as well.

@susiemeade6404 4 ай бұрын

You are a blessing to us as well! Sending prayers

@cpage4415 4 ай бұрын

What an excellent report on all fronts! Your channel is so refreshing as you both and your content inspires all to see a model of a successful rural lifestyle to provide for their families. Great job! Char

@SimplyBackwoods 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your success with growing plants in the greenhouse and getting those raised beds ready. Also a lot of meat production. Exciting on Waddlesville and the new geese too. Happy Anniversary to you both. Congratulations on the weight loss through Keto. I will be visiting the website and signing up for the newsletter. Happy Homesteading to you. Rich blessings to you in 2024

@keelaeldridge8487 4 ай бұрын

The Ark Encounter is wonderful!

@Madcaps215 4 ай бұрын

Just wanted to say, Sarah, you are a beautiful woman. You glow. Keto suits you both. I’m on keto too. I enjoy your vids about it. But, seriously. Sarah is a truly beautifully ,gorgeous woman. Kevin, you, as I’m sure you know, are a lucky man. Love you both! Blessings in 2024.

@annswarmfuzzies 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations for all the successes! Condolences for all the failures. We pull up our jeans and keep moving on, don’t we? ‘23 we had our oldest daughter start her service mission for our church, our oldest son start his senior year of high school, butchered the first heifer born on our homestead, birthed the first steer on our homestead, and celebrated 21 years of marriage. Hubby closed out the year with a bang by *finally* getting the surgery he needed on his right foot, and the left foot should be in a few months once he’s able to walk normally on the fixed foot. Blessings to everyone for this coming year! 🎉❤

@stephentackitt8683 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video as I have all of those I’ve seen already but mostly thankful to sharing about your daughter excepting Christ. Thanks so much for everything you do. God bless you and family

@lizbethholt1154 4 ай бұрын

A few tears of joy came about the salvation of your daughter.... Farming for eternity for all.....😃

@kingram4503 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the helpful information you guys share and thank you for sharing your faith! You're a blessing to many. My wife and I enjoy watching your videos and look forward to the new ones this upcoming year. God Bless, your neighbors to the South ( Van Buren, AR.). BTW- We do pray for you guys!

@livingintoday1073 4 ай бұрын

What an abundance of blessings for your family. God's warriors have to be strong and have endurance to continue on even in the face of "our Goliaths". Y'all have really been the stones in God's temple. I have definitely gleaned valuable knowledge and inspiration from y'all. I love that you're in the kitchen again and that the recipes are keto friendly🎉 Working new land sure is challenging. Having so many changes can really create a sense of insecurity in a person's life, but y'all have showed thousands of people that adversity can be a blessing ❤🎉❤🎉 God is so so good Peace and Love Neighbors

@forrestgump9576 4 ай бұрын

Amen, well said!😊

@jeannamaynard5037 4 ай бұрын

Our youngest son, got a new job in VA (5 hours away). They sold their house here, made a nice profit, and bought a larger home there. The area has lots of wildlife preserves, boating, fishing, and camping areas. We are all excited for them.

@dawnstraughen755 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful views! What a nice place!

@dixsigns1717 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoy the newsletter. 🙏❤🙏🏿

@Ianhurley54 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I just the content and you both. You’re so down to earth. 💕

@Yellowlabratory 4 ай бұрын

I am growing lots of green beans and carrots this spring. I have 3 big dogs and they LOVE to eat them

@debbieellis8068 4 ай бұрын

Also in a green house they are not getting the chem trail fall out either, that has really messed up food and soil

@user-nq9ju7kk2m 4 ай бұрын

Guys, get yourself a Woman who looks at you the way Sarah looked at Kevin when he was talking about their wedding anniversary. X

@charlesburkhart800 4 ай бұрын

Went to the Ark 2 years ago. Best trip ever!

@ritaferguson3149 4 ай бұрын

So glad y'all had a great year overall! Here's hoping this year is better yet! Love and many prayers for more success from the good LORD! ❤ 😊

@juliericheson222 4 ай бұрын

Love the ARC experience - saw it last year and loved it, glad you got a chance to experience it.

@sharonloomis5264 4 ай бұрын

Peppers don't agree with me. But, tried something new. When I chop onions and garlic now, they go into a bowl with apple cidar vinegar. After approximately 20 minutes, the spicey hot is gone. That way they are added at the end of cooking for about a 1/2 minute. Still crunchy. Drain off the vinegar.