18 Random Things About Me | Getting Personal with Roots and Refuge Farm Part 1
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This young woman is a national treasure.
@heartscapesreiki1496
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@yolandaanderson8556
3 жыл бұрын
YES!
@denisecaldwell5741
3 жыл бұрын
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@CurlyProverbz
3 жыл бұрын
Facts!
@sarahcron71
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
Sing child! Let your sound fill the garden, your house, and the atmosphere with the love of God. Amen!
@RootsandRefugeFarm
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@Sh4peofmyheart
4 жыл бұрын
You have a lovely singing voice! More, please!!
@sharonkeef0522
4 жыл бұрын
Roots and Refuge Farm yes woman I love ur videos and ur voice u are amazing
@lileric144
Ай бұрын
@@RootsandRefugeFarm 😊😊😊
You are a blessing. Don't stop sharing. Your smile brightens my day. I'm not surprised that you had a healing miracle in your life. Gratitude radiates from you.
I knew there was something about you that gave me a sense of peace and calm. I always look forward to your videos. Now I can call you sister.
@satsat969
2 жыл бұрын
🙏♥️🙏
I'm not religious by any means, I usually avoid songs about God. You singing moved me to tears. Your voice is so beautiful.
@RootsandRefugeFarm
5 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much
I never understood the need for non believers to throw shade and hate. You are a positive person who radiates happiness. Religion is not my thing but gardening sure is!! That is why I am here. Your good vibes are just a bonus and if you get that from your god then sing!!!!!
@storedaway
5 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more, I let those believe what they believe. I enjoy gardening, and I am getting ready to put in raised beds myself. I also want to keep bees
Beautiful ❤️. I cried a little when you said God wants to hear everybody’s song. I’ve been struggling lately with depression and I just really needed this whole video right now. Thank you 🙏
I didn’t even have to hear you say you’re a believer, it just shines in everything about you, if that makes sense. What a perfect world it would be if we had more people that thought like you do. People take so much for granted and are so ungrateful. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sugar sing, you have a beautiful voice!
You can absolutely see the love in your eyes when you’re talking about Costella 💕 (i apologize if i spelled her name wrong!) Thank you for sharing more about you!
@sealfan1000
5 жыл бұрын
A true "Mama" testimony. Beautiful.
@theIAMofME
5 жыл бұрын
Ours was Ruby.. We went and visited her after she retired. I missed her so much. My family was poor. But, both parents worked. They had to let her go when the government changed the wages. It was better for her but mostly for those younger than her. It hurt her. I will never forget her. She was my second mom as a young child. We were so poor. I was born in 67. I know she was living alone by the time I was 6. When we'd go visit her...there was never any family around or mentioned. It was sad. I will never forget her.
@sealfan1000
5 жыл бұрын
@@theIAMofME She knows you love her-that is in her heart still even if she has passed. I have to believe that. We are blessed to have these Mothers of our hearts. Both of my grandmothers worked in other homes and mothered heart children. We missed them when they were working and as I have gotten older, I understand a little more. Blessings
@theIAMofME
5 жыл бұрын
@@sealfan1000 Thank you for saying that. She was a great women and mother figure. I also watched that movie The Help. I'm sure it may have been true for those with more money. But, she was part of our family. She WAS family. My mom and dad went to her funeral. Mom wouldn't let us go. I think it was because of me. Long story. Ruby was very loved.
@sealfan1000
5 жыл бұрын
@@theIAMofME That book, The Help, in my opinion, is a Love Letter. Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory of a wonderful Lady. :)
You have a beautiful voice! Sing out!
@ginabraun8843
5 жыл бұрын
Regarding #6: Can you explain to me why Southern Christians are rarely Catholic? I don't want to get into a religious debate, I just don't understand why such godly people turn their back on the 1st Church. Fast forward to today, and you have over 20,000 different types of Protestants. And the believers today see the problems with the forefathers of Protestantism when it comes to contextual biblical history and the scriptures. "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him" (John 6:53-56)."
You are the most inspiring woman I have ever "met." Your joy is so contagious. Your honesty, sincerity, passion and love bless and encourage me every time I watch your videos. God is using you so much more greatly than you know!
Talking about Costella was emotional and beautiful. Thank you for sharing something so dear to your heart.
You have such a warmth about you -- by far a better way to share the Lord than arguing. Bravo!
I am growing to just adore your channel. I struggle with anxiety and depression after a serious health crisis with colon cancer. I'm cancer free by the grace of God. KZread is my escape and how i cope a lot of days. KZread , goats, and of course God. I would have never thought you were a introvert. I have learned that Gods plans are not always our plans or our comfort zone . God bless
@janetnelson1940
4 жыл бұрын
Hillbilly Homestead what beautiful eyes on that baby!!
Praise the Lord for your strength, determination, love of the Father and the joy you share! I just found you today and after this video, this 70 year old granny wishes you lived next door or at least we attended services together... Little Miss, you are a blessing to soooo many... take all the time you need to focus, stay grounded, and walking the narrow path... what you share in knowledge and grace are so vitally needed in this dark world. May your blessings continue to be pressed down, shaken together and running over!!!!!!!!!!!! May Psalm 34:7 bring you comfort and strength!
Amen!!! I’m trying to heal from mental illness, and your story of physical healing gives me hope.
Not even two minutes in.. Wait, you're older then 30??? No way 😱😍
I loved watching this so much! I cried like 4 times, including during your singing! You are my favourite person to watch, and you are so inspiring!!!
@MissChievousRN
5 жыл бұрын
I cried too!!!! Love you guys!!
@windetrails
5 жыл бұрын
I cried also and I'm a grown man. She is so inspiring
@thejunkjourney2650
4 жыл бұрын
I cried too. You sing beautifully. And you are beautiful inside and out - God shining through! Thanks for sharing!
Your vibe and energy is what I like most! 😚😚😚
Love this
Love watching your vlogs
I love this video...you keep singing , your blessed !
oh so awsome. never stop singing. much luv.
Oh I love every single thing about this.
The more I watch you, the more I enjoy you!! You're truly an incredible woman!! So thankful for the work you do to make these videos!
Wonderful video! I am so glad I found your channel.
Loved this!
I love your story!
Dang girl, you’re amazing!
You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing 💙🍅❤️🍅
Thank you for sharing #5!! Good luck in everything.
You inspire me. And, I'm so blessed to have found your channel.
God Bless you and always stay true to yourself and God
Thank you, Earth Angel...everything you touch is filled with love. Just loved your singing...you are an amazing example to this world! xo
Lovely ! 🌺
Very inspiring in many ways!
Also I can’t wait to see your thanksgiving feast!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🌿❤️
Enjoyed finding out more about you. Im amazed at the wisdom and the shear magnitude of thing you do. God has truely blessed you and brought you to this place. And im so thankful for getting to learn from your sharing...in life and in the garden.
Love that song, and you did a wonderful job! You are such a blessing to so many, thank you💕💕
Soooo glad I discovered you!!!
You remind me of my best friend of 40 years, who passed away a few years ago. I miss her so much! Finding your videos has made me feel like she's with me, I'll be watching! You have a huge heart, and I'm very glad I've found your videos!
Good for you! :) i'm 34 and just finding myself after some ups and downs. it makes me happy to see people happy
This is beautiful. I am so blessed to have found this channel.♥
amazing, thanks for sharing and much love to you
The story of your healing really touched my heart and lifted my spirits. Recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love it.
I love your vidoes and your stories. Thank you, I knew you were a writer lol.. That is my bigger struggle in life. English is 3bd language to me. I wish I could write stories. Your an inspiration thank you..
Inspiring story thank you
Excellent.
That song.... I heard it for the first time on Easter Sunday this year, and it struck a nerve..... again, something I needed... thanks jess!
Aww! Loved to hear you sing girl! You have what it takes! I so wish I could sing but I sound like Alfalfa from the little Rascals. Lol.
14:21 made me cry. Love the song and you've got a great voice! God bless you and your family!!!
Thank you so much for sharing! Keep singing !
You are incredible, Justin Rhodes gave you a shout out in a KZread video and came to know about your videos.... you are doing a fantastic job
God has the last word in your life . Your testimony is awesome. Great to hear your close with nature and God .
Love you!❤️❤️❤️💕💕
My favorite of your videos!
You are an awesome person! We have so much in common, glad to know I'm not alone. It wasn't by accident I was led to your channel. Thank you and God bless!
A beautiful voice to match a beautiful spirit, so pleased I found you via the Rhodes channel. Looking forward to getting to know you all 😁
Just love your blogs
You are an inspiration in so many ways. So blessed I came across your channel.
I'm new ,so I find myself binge watching your videos...lol. Thank you for sharing all this. Your testimony was very moving! God is Awesome 💛
Of all the videos I’ve binged watched, (on ur channel) this was by far the most super to watch! Everyone we see on here has their story, and yours was very touching 😊 and took a touch of courage to share this deep about yourself. I hope to share mine soon once we’ve made more progress. Love to hear about our common things 😋 Thanks so much for sharing this heart-warming and detailed video ☺️😘
Best video ever 👍👍
Loved learning more about you and your family. Be blessed! BTW absolutely love your musical ability and your voice!!
You are just a beautiful person. I enjoy your garden and your love of life. It's a beautiful thing. You encourage me and I thank you for that. Keep singing your song 🌻
Your a beautiful soul.
You’re awesome!
Such an incredible video. Thank you.
I feel as if I already know you & have for a very long time. I think I could have guessed much of what you revealed, except some of the more deeply personal things. Thank you for sharing with all of us. ❤
This was so much fun to revisit. Thanks to “stay at home” I’m enjoying so many videos of the past. Jess, when was the last time you watched this vlog? It’s beautiful 🇺🇸🙋♀️🦋💜
@RootsandRefugeFarm
4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you for this!
You go girl 💪. You got this. X
Miracles do happen! And, your voice is LOVELY!
What a great surprise to see after a long day working in the garden installing cattle panel arches, an idea I got from you!. I get a lot out of your channel and you are truly blessed. Your spirituality is very inspiring too.
I really enjoyed getting to know you! It's funny, the first video I saw of you was the explanation of tomatoes, and as I listened I was just blown away by this sense of peace that flowed out of you. You can really feel God's presence through your words. You're a lovely person, inside and out!
@hawk6978
5 жыл бұрын
Same
Love love love your videos! Thank you so much for making them.
Beautiful!
Totally feel you on the singing thing I think I have a great voice but in front of other people I can't do it I sing to my kids and they love it on another note thank you so much for sharing these random things I find you a stronger woman just for knowing them I wish you most beautiful growing season
I read some of your articles at Do South and think God is using your talents in a special way, keep your eyes on him and be blessed.
Such a treat to have found you! Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge! You’ve given me so much to look forward to in the garden :)
You have blessed me with your testimony. Thank you!
Oh I think you should open your vlogs with a hymn you sing. Beautiful.
When you started singing I started singing and smiling and tearing up. Thank you for sharing your voice and soul with us! I am honored!! I love that song, and now when I hear it, I will think of you. I am so glad that I found your channel a few months ago. You just brighten my day and lift my spirits. Thank God for you 🧡💛🧡!!
You are amazing and so inspiring!
God Bless you and your family! Discovered you folks from "tomatoes"....now I am hooked!
Really enjoyed learning more about you. Totally relate to the introvert stuff. I love talking and sharing with folks but in medium to large social situations... I’m a mess. Thanks for sharing!
@brittanynichole4576
5 жыл бұрын
Same here. You would never know my husband and I were DJ's on a radio station now, but talking in large crowds is definitely not my thing. :)
nice job as always
You are an inspiration!
Your amazing!! Love your story!!
When u talked about research and learning....so me!!! My friends find it so funny on all the random stuff I know about differnt things. I cant help it.....lol. I am the same way in learning gardening.
@christyhendrix3381
5 жыл бұрын
Same here! I recognized myself too.
Jeremiah is a lucky guy, but I am sure he is aware of that. God bless you and your Family!
wow, love your courage to share your song....beautiful & inspired by your bravery and talent.
Heart warming. Thanks for sharing x
GOD is good all the time!! I love your story thnx for sharing hun u r a blessing! OMG and attitude of GRADITUDE, I was blessed enough to get to go on a medical mission trip to Mexico one yr and wow. I loved it, I was an RN for almost 20 yrs am now retired on disability. I enjoyed getting to know u better thnx for sharing hun
Beautiful, just beautiful, inside and out! Everything about you.. child of God.
I loved this episode and eapecially the part about Costello. That is exactly how my family was raised
wow. awesome.
I enjoyed getting to know you better! I cracked up when you said you had a perm!🤣 That was funny! I love your curly hair! I’m so glad to have found your channel, chickens, goats, friends, family well you get the drift. Sweet and special family! 🌻
Omgosh! You are such a doll! Thank you for sharing. So happy to watch Gods light shine through you and hear how he has amazed you and blessed you. You are a blessing to all us who watch your channel. Thank you again. ❤️
Thank you Jess for your openness and your testimony. Your song is one of my favorites. I bless you!
Keep up the amazing work