We Bought a Rundown 1960s Campground

We Bought a Rundown 1960s Campground - and EVERYTHING on it!

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Жыл бұрын

First we fixed up a rundown motel. Next up? A rundown campground! 🏕
When we first saw our future campground, we didn't think much of it. Derelict buildings and RVs in varying stages of decay were scattered throughout the 10 acre property. In fact, it looked more like a shanty town than a campground.
But we bought it anyways...
And after peeling back the first layer, we are realizing that this time we really might have bitten off more than we can chew.
Be sure to watch until the end for more footage of our newly acquired 1960s campground and the first stage of work: demolishing existing structures.
❤️ We'll be posting more about the process of renovating our campground. Follow along by subscribing to our channel here. And be sure to check us out on IG for more bite sized stories: / findingpromisedland

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@carlymarina8650 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you guys so much for showing love to Promised Land! My family had a cabin there for years. Unfortunately, due to lack of interest from the family as the place became so rundown and boring over the years, it was sold. My favorite childhood memories are there and it’s so nice to see new life there! ❤️ I am so excited to stay here…currently planning!

@jaimhaas5170 Жыл бұрын

"boring"...what you can't play vid games there?

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

It's always so nice to hear about people's childhood memories of Promised Land! We love hearing about its past and being part of its future. Thanks for your comment and for following along!

@carlymarina8650 Жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 I suppose we could have, but I wouldn’t have to pack up & go to Promised Land to do that. I could do it at home.

@kimbuff469 Жыл бұрын

I love this so much!! Hopefully this will inspire people to do this in other areas as well. ❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Hope so! that would be great!

@LeannR-jx9nk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for loving Promised Land as much as we do ❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@elizabethscaccia9856 Жыл бұрын

You're adding so much to the area while honoring what is already there and Promise Land's history. Thank you for what you're doing

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@surindacavanagh1478 Жыл бұрын

Always great to see a family breathing new life into a rundown property x2! Keep the momentum going!!!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We will try our best!

@stacynonnemacher4998 Жыл бұрын

I've driven by this so many times in my 40+ years of visiting Promised Land - so excited to see what you do. Thank you!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

❤❤ so happy to hear that! It'll be fun to see how it transforms things

@user-zy1en1rx8k Жыл бұрын

I’ve driven through the land that time forgot many times. So happy you took an interest and are bringing people back to see the beauty of the area!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Agreed, it seems forgotten... but has so much potential!

@michellefanwick Жыл бұрын

Staying at the Campground would be a wonderful and unique opportunity to visit a beautiful area! Congratulations on all you’ve achieved!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@user-fastzx3 Жыл бұрын

It is so great seeing the inception of Ferncrest, I love your vision and am happily following along as your vision comes to life!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! So happy to have you following and enjoying it!

@user-pt9rt4zy2h Жыл бұрын

Really great to see this inside peek into the before of this project. I’m impressed at your drive to get this done in such a short time. Wow!!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

So glad you got to get the inside peek! thanks!

@kareeneacevedo2947 Жыл бұрын

Already so invested in this revamp! Cannot wait to see the finished campground. 😊

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

So happy to have you here watching and following! We will share much much more!

@katelyn_ann_ Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a fun (and hard!) family project. Families are going to be creating so many memories!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Phew, yes for sure! It's a bit of a rodeo right now but memories are definitely being made ❤

@stephaniezeck Жыл бұрын

i hope you guys keep the camper names! congrats, and we can’t wait to stay at the new campground! ♥️

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Yea, they are sooo cool!

@sixgunsue8 6 ай бұрын

Ok, I started following you on Instagram when you launched The Rex Hotel but then I started following you guys when you started posting about the campground not realizing you were the same family. This is SO COOL! We just finished remodeling an A frame and to Airbnb decided to sell her and fix up our acreage where we have our barn and cows to do a similar thing where we can also teach and have retreats. Thank you for sharing your journey here, it's very inspiring!

@hazelfairservice5200 Жыл бұрын

So very excited to watch what you’re doing in promised land. And so very thankful that you landed in the Poconos to rejuvenate some of the area to what it was like when I was growing up here. Can’t wait to get there this summer to sample the goodies from the commons area. Thank you, Thank you!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

thanks! we are so excited to do the work we are doing and would love you to come! ❤

@amandawilliams7972 Жыл бұрын

This is an incredible looking project and can’t wait to see the finished campground!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are excited to see it turn out too!

@tracywillow8982 Жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job with the motel and I know you'll do the same with the campground!! ❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope so! ❤

@marly8855 Жыл бұрын

My family loves watching your progress. We are PA natives and love that more people are seeing all the potential in such a beautiful area! Can’t wait to visit!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you've enjoyed watching the progress. Lots more to do, and lots more to share!

@timothyscanlon4619 Жыл бұрын

Lots of hard work over the winter, really cool to see this transformation from what it was 50 years ago

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

It's got a long way to go, but it will make it!

@hldclark Жыл бұрын

What an informative and fun video! I can't imagine the memories your children will have being included in this journey. So glad you are planning a playground in the Commons. Can't wait to see it in August and hopefully bring family back another time. Congratulations!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and agreed, such good memories (hopefully) are in the making!

@user-sk5oo5mc5s Жыл бұрын

Promised Land played a very important place to my childhood, as my father’s friend had a cabin there and we’d typically spend two weeks each summer just disconnecting from the realities of the everyday and appreciating what was around us. Decades later, I’ve taken yearly trips with my own family, but found much of the area needing some love and tending to (which the whole area is so deserving of). It’s very refreshing to see the two of you doing just that, putting effort into making Promised Land an even more magical place, and not just something I remember fondly through nostalgia-tinted glasses. Cheers!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Wow, such amazing memories and stories you must have. Do you remember the campground from your childhood by chance or what was your favorite place to visit while there?

@user-sk5oo5mc5s Жыл бұрын

@@findingpromisedland I remember the campground but, truth be told, we never stayed there, probably because my parents didn’t want to subject neighboring campers to three loud children. We usually stayed at a cabin near Sucker Brook and loved playing in the water there, and we always made it a habit to ride around the lake on our bikes, eat at least one rotisserie chicken from the Lake Store, and “conquer” the Little Falls Trail each year we were there. Thanks again for putting effort into further beautifying the area - and for taking the time to reply!

@lamarshrock878 Жыл бұрын

This is so neat following along on your journey to turn this back into a working campground. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are hopeful to have it as a working campground very soon and will share the process here ❤

@aglover4forever Жыл бұрын

Love what you are doing and that your kids get to grow up experiencing this. Cannot wait to see this amazing transformation!!!! You guys are a great inspiration, I want to come out, stay and meet you guys. Enjoy!!!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤ Would be great to have you out and would be happy to meet if we are there then! :)

@mountaineerhideaway Жыл бұрын

We love camping in our travel trailer and the dream of owning a campground has been discussed a bunch of times. We LOVE the version of a campground you are building. It looks amazing on paper and I can see a mass appeal for us and others to come stay. The domes are so cool! Joanna you nailed it on the bathrooms. We’ve only been happy in 1 campground we’ve ever stayed at. I guarantee your bathrooms will be the BEST!! Can’t wait to come stay!! 🎉

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Such a dream to own one :) And yes...those bathrooms will need some love and attention for sure. ❤

@billtownbiker Жыл бұрын

You guys are making this amazing. I can't believe just last year they were still in operation with what was there. Can't wait to come visit.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

thanks!! It's gonna be quite the transformation. Lots more to do!

@elizabethscaccia9856 Жыл бұрын

My children love the outdoors and this campsite looks like such a wonderful family place.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Great place for kids. The woods are a never ending playground :)

@joanm.loveless1515 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉congratulations!! Super fun!! We grew up camping and we took our kids camping, and now they take their kids camping😅! A lot of fun memories!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

camping is the most fun growing up :) ❤

@VStro-bd8lu Жыл бұрын

This is going to be amazing! We love a good renovation story!! This is such hard work but so worth creating something for all to enjoy! (Especially love that the food truck area will be accessible to everyone.) can't wait to visit!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you love a renovation story! :) We are happy to share ours and look forward to more details to come!

@kathrynvicini8416 Жыл бұрын

This is just the absolute coolest thing ever. I love that you had a vision and executed on it. Really, really amazing!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! we are having a lot of fun with it ❤

@tristanorton6566 Жыл бұрын

I am so invested in your story! And I can’t wait to see how it all turns out. Love it! 👏🏼

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are so fortunate to have you following our story and thanks for your support!

@beardedgranny6190 Жыл бұрын

Ya'll keep posting videos of your progress , many of us love watch'in the work being done even if they're only 15 - 20 minutes your subscribers will grow fast.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this feedback, we certainly will! Next one is coming shortly :)

@jenniferrichardson6864 Жыл бұрын

This looks fantastic. We will totally stop in for the public food offerings when we are up at our cabin! Thanks for your hard work for beautiful Promised Land!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, we'd love to have you stop by and say hi then!

@user-wv2nf8wi7i Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait. The motel is amazing but this will truly be unique.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

I hope it turns out that way! We are working hard to make sure it does! ❤

@cowmu1 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I went to the same outdoor camp growing up (did not know each other) and when we met I assumed he was a “camper.” Boy was I wrong! My one disappointment in our marriage!! Thirty eight years later, I might just get him to go if I brought him here!!! Both the campground and the motel look magical and we need a little bit of magic!! Lol

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Haha, quite the disappointment! You can get him to go to Promised Land for sure and change him! ❤

@careysue1326 Жыл бұрын

Im so happy you’re bringing it back to life!!! Bravo to you both!!❤❤❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@LydiaSeifert-qv4xz Жыл бұрын

You guys are great story tellers! You’re adding so much value to the area by fixing things up

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

ahhhh thank you! too kind. ❤

@ashleymccarthy2762 Жыл бұрын

How cool? It’s such a great addition and so cool to make a resurgence of a beautiful area!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@mindbodyspirithealingroom3978 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos and seeing the transformation!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks, so glad to hear that!

@user-gp7yc4nj6y Жыл бұрын

I want to see more!!!! So exciting, love that you are reusing so much left behind! Congratulations 🎉🎉

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

We love sharing so will be sure to share much much more!

@marytheresekelly5068 Жыл бұрын

A dream come true! Can’t wait to visit! Love following your story

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@JillCastellini Жыл бұрын

your family makes a great team! Not sure when, but I am so looking forward to a visit! I've been wanting to take my daughter camping but as a single mom, this concept makes me feel so much safer than a traditional campground/tent.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's so much fun to work together

@elizabethheadings Жыл бұрын

How exciting! A lot of work!🎉

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

yea....lol...so much work right now to do...!

@larajean1 Жыл бұрын

So cool! Can't wait to see more.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@topaz3818 Жыл бұрын

So exciting!!! I can’t wait to see what you do with the place. Great vision and planning so far.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Lots of work to do still but we will get there!

@lilliekemp8173 Жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful project and I can't wait to see all that is to come! It is truly an inspiration to see you buy a property with a vision. I can't wait until I'm able to do the same some day soon :-)

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lillie, you can do it too!

@meredithvitella5703 Жыл бұрын

Love that you guys are fixing up the area. Can’t wait to stay here.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The area deserves it. We want to see it shine again :)

@alisonskoff Жыл бұрын

Ahhh love this so much! Can’t wait to visit!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@Mrsfooksy Жыл бұрын

So fun! Cant wait to see it all happen.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@beardedgranny6190 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for share'in , am excited for you guy's and am excited to watch your new adventure. God Bless..!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@alisonmasucci427 Жыл бұрын

So excited for this !!! 🎉❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@noraclark9422 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing story, journey and family!! ❤❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we are definitely on a bit of a roller coaster right now, but enjoying every minute of it ❤

@marynix1829 Жыл бұрын

I cannot wait to come there! So beautiful. ❤❤❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@bethharbon7335 Жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing! Promised Land is lucky you found it!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@gskMO Жыл бұрын

How exciting! Kind of reminds me of the area my family camped in when I was younger. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@cahazzard Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this journey. My family is on the search to right now to find land and build our own vision of a campground. I love being able to follow along.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Hopefully our story helps you in your journey

@ArianaGalbraith-mt3my Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful!! This is a dream vacation spot for me🤩 excited to follow along with your progress on everything!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

❤ love that! would love to have you come vacation here :)

@cassieschroeder5746 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what’s an amazing entrepreneurial journey you both are on!! I am so excited for your family and can’t wait to see the progress ((and hopefully someday come and visit!)) ❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cassie! That means a lot to us to hear that and we hope to have you visit one day! :)

@bridgitrodriguez3956 Жыл бұрын

Your willingness to take the leap on such a big project is admirable! I can't wait to come check out Ferncrest soon!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@user-fk8fo5bd4q Жыл бұрын

I finally figured out where this is in relation to the hotel! I love it! Can't wait to see it in person! ❤❤❤🎉🎉

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Haha, yea it's so close! ❤

@jenniferdombrowski2414 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Can’t wait to visit and see your vision .

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@loripham Жыл бұрын

Love hearing about your journey! Can’t wait to visit Ferncrest 🎉

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We'd love to have you visit!

@lbowmanish Жыл бұрын

I am so excited to follow your adventures and to bring my camper from Indianapolis to your campground!! Good Luck with the renovations!!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

❤ thank you!

@MeghanScheirer-kr8dh Жыл бұрын

Great job Brian and Joanna…that’s A LOT of work!! 😳🪚🪜

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤❤❤

@sandylacro9584 Жыл бұрын

Love what you’re doing!❤❤❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤

@user-iy2ot7ol4h Жыл бұрын

Amazing transformation!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tombb25 Жыл бұрын

This looks amazing, congratulations!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@reneewalker1581 Жыл бұрын

Love what you are doing for your community and your family

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤ We are having a lot of fun with it all!

@dzablotsky9790 Жыл бұрын

What a great concept -- we briefly ran a B&B up in that area years ago and I'm in love with that area. You'll do great out there!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Amazing! ❤ and thank you!

@user-cu3yh3bp5u Жыл бұрын

We visited Promised Land State Park recently, and I was so excited to drive past the campground. Can't wait to see the completed project.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Still lots to do, but it's gonna be turning a corner soon!

@CraigandDianaFrazier Жыл бұрын

Very excited to see how it all turns out. We would love to come and stay.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@hannahvennie4964 Жыл бұрын

So amazing!!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@StepvanDan Жыл бұрын

Heck ya ,cool place and the love you all are giving PL is super .hey thank you for sharing and big hugs from MN

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are having fun and enjoying it! ❤

@StepvanDan Жыл бұрын

@@findingpromisedland Do you have or will have spots for rv or van s lol

@elizabethscaccia9856 Жыл бұрын

The plans look incredible!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@coffeejoejava Жыл бұрын

Please keep up with the updates. I love it!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Will do! We just posted a new one today! ❤

@rebeccapuls386 Жыл бұрын

This is a complete dream! I would love to do this. I cannot wait to come and stay!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

It seems like a dream to us sometimes lol.

@odiesclips7621 Жыл бұрын

Exciting times for young lives❤❤❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

It's exciting for sure, and we are feeling older by the day... haha, this work ages you quick!

@jamierobinson5896 Жыл бұрын

So cool! Those winnebagos!! ❤️

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Yea...those babies are so cool. Hopefully we can save them all.

@JoySage-zv1iw Жыл бұрын

Great planning!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@blackdogsMT 11 ай бұрын

I live in Montana, grown up on Flathead Lake and in the Mission Mountains which is a range of the Rockies so I love the outdoors, but I am always looking for places to vacation, so I might have to check you guys out someday.

@roseanns4988 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great project!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@Mineral2004 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I can’t wait to see this. I’ll come Visit.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@user-vu4wr5fr4v Жыл бұрын

From a place that time seemingly forgot to a place that is so timely, well now, that’s just visionary! I hope your passion morphs into the passion of many! I noticed the snowmobile sign any thoughts of adding them for the winter season down the line? There is something to be said for taking a chance❤

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Yes, the snowmobiles would be a fun addition and we've certainly thought of adding them! A little complex with liability if we were to rent them...but maybe there is a way to make it work

@user-hz9st4vr3x Жыл бұрын

The thought of the vintage campers makes me giddy. I’m cheering you on and would love a two night stay.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

We are giddy too!

@christinafidance340 Жыл бұрын

We live in our RV and are currently renting out a monthly (possibly seasonal…) site down in Quarryville, near Lancaster, and we travel in the area a lot. So, I’d be interested in being one of your first guests when you guys open! Going to subscribe and keep posted!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

that's awesome, and thanks for subscribing!

@williammastele993 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@remingtonmoses86 Жыл бұрын

commenting for the two night stay! Love you guys and can't wait to stay here one day!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

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@smazak616 Жыл бұрын

So cool!! Would love to visit this summer we are just outside of Philly!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Perfect, so close! Would love to have you come this summer and check it out!

@marymichaels100 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing! :)

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@Bob-fk8vd 7 ай бұрын

FYI. I hotel has interior corridors. A motel has doors that open to the outside. To a older person who remembers all the roadside motels you own a motel not a hotel. I’m sure the younger generation most likely would not know the difference. You did a great job renovating your motel. Have fun with your campground.

@terrigigante6232 Жыл бұрын

“You love a good cement pad”. 😂 That cracked me up. The fireplace where Brian wants to put the playground reminds me of the one we used to have at Arbudor. I can’t wait to see this campground for myself! Thank you for bringing life back to PL!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

haha, nothing like a cement pad when most other structures are built on cinder blocks... lol!

@10thGenOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Cement is an ingredient in concrete😊

@christyvanarsdale6907 Жыл бұрын

so awesome

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ariannabrynmcanulty7230 Жыл бұрын

Ah! So incredibly sweet. ❤ love promised land!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ You need to come and bring your little one!

@kevinhynes6411 Жыл бұрын

Very cool project. Would love to stay there with the lady some time

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Come! We'd love to have you and your lady! ❤

@user-ji6st5hk2t Жыл бұрын

Big undertaking, but you guys can do it!

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

Pheww, I hope we can!

@rewildoutdoors Жыл бұрын

it is like you bought a time capsule. I find it fascinating how much was just left behind, laying where it was last used.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

So, so so much stuff was there.

@janerusso6663 6 ай бұрын

I camped there years ago

@tonyroma9305 6 ай бұрын

Yurts!

@toeasygameing8094 3 ай бұрын

Make that extra space to make like a pant ball place there for people to see and Thay would what to come or u could do something cheaper.

@sylviaoneill1787 Жыл бұрын

Do you have hook ups for trailers and RV’s? I’m so excited for you guys praying for your journey.

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

At this time we don't have hookups planned for RVs at the campground :( Thank you so much for the encouragement though and for following along here!

@careysue1326 Жыл бұрын

Wait I see a movie being made out there!! Just a thought!! Lol

@findingpromisedland Жыл бұрын

haha, maybe! that'd be fun :)