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@shabott45

2 ай бұрын

Y'all are the best! Keep up the Lord's work

@carlawheawill-bm8qr

2 ай бұрын

God Bless your town

@elizabethjames3440

2 ай бұрын

Good Morning and God bless all of you. It was pure fate this morning me finding and watching your video WOW what more can I say about how this video moved me to tears and instant action. Out of bed I went got on my computer to find your channel and success. Truly Thank You from the bottom of my heart, now let me get started with some purchases and donations.

@WildWonderfulOffGrid

2 ай бұрын

@@elizabethjames3440thank you so much for the kind words and support. Also, welcome to our channel- we appreciate you being here!

@kennyhuskisson2684

2 ай бұрын

What town in W.V. do you live in? I lived in Beckley in '81-'82, the most beautiful town I've ever lived in, I'm new to your channel, I like it very much, you are in my prayers!🙏👍✌️

I'm not afraid to admit that watching people come together brought tears to my eyes. THIS THIS THIS is what America is all about. We are about love, trust, understanding and UNITY!!! I pray this isn't what it takes to reunite us as a nation, but, if it is, then so be it. God bless America and those who are willing to fight for its survival. Thank you, all. Love from Massachusetts.

@ember2874

2 ай бұрын

@BaconIsNotBiceps Amen to that! I've seen it time and time again in the aftermath of so many deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma. Prayers to all and God Bless America!❤🇺🇸💪🙏

@resinartbylilian

2 ай бұрын

Not only America 😉 this is what humanity is all about. When we had this huge flooding in Germany, where so many people lost their homes, everyone showed up, donated and helped as much as they could

@lorinonko5228

2 ай бұрын

Well said!

@BaconIsNotBiceps

2 ай бұрын

@@resinartbylilian 100% agreed, friend. We occupy this planet one and all. It's for that reason we need to respect one another beyond situations that require us to stand as a unit. We're facing some tough times here in America, but the people are waking up, as well as rising up. We've worked too long and hard to establish ourselves as a once great nation, so we will be damned if we'll allow it to be torn down around us. Stay strong and know that America is behind you. We got this. 💪💪💪

@BaconIsNotBiceps

2 ай бұрын

@@ember2874 We see the news and are very aware of situations that occur throughout the country. That is some tough terrain in Oklahoma for sure. You guys are always in our prayers. Please stay safe. 👍

There is nothing more beautiful than a community coming together to stave off a disaster and keep everyone safe. God Bless fire departments across America that go the extra mile to allow us to peacefully sleep at night knowing they are on the job. This was a great example of West Virginia pride and community. Job well done by all.

Volunteer Fire Departments just show up. They are also working full time jobs on top of volunteering. The communities help them so much. Thanks for helping from a wife of a Volunteer Fireman.

@Ajalae45

2 ай бұрын

Yas😊

@evalinawarne1337

2 ай бұрын

Also, to the FIRST RESPONDERS AMBULANCE. WE STAY AT THE FIRE SITE THE WHOLE TIME. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HELP. WIFE, YOU HAVE A DIFFICULT JOB.PRAYING AND HOPING NO FIREMAN OR WOMAN IS HARM AND WILL COME HOME AS THEY LEFT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

@robbyers7614

2 ай бұрын

Volunteer firefighters saved my house from burning down. I had a refrigerator in my garage and a small part was melting. The chief firefighter that responded is a full-time electrician. Now I make a donation annually.

Awesome job to the community for helping out. Ellie to the rescue snuggling with the baby lamb, her love of animals is unmatched.

@Steve-od6hi

2 ай бұрын

She has the heart of her Mom!

@ninarice5279

2 ай бұрын

This is how hillbillies stick together & help each other!

I am not surprised at the volunteers who help not only their community but others. As a native West Virginian I've seen this all my life.

One thing volunteer departments across the country need is volunteers. I served as a volunteer firefighter for many years. The one thing we always need was and still is people. If you have the time and desire, please volunteer. Training is provided. It's a wonderful feeling to help your community.

@Beandiptheredneck

2 ай бұрын

While I agree, and am a volunteer myself, the problem, at least here, is that the volunteer departments are asking and expecting too much out of their members. They expect high availability and attendance, with seemingly little understanding for the fact that the members have families, jobs and lives outside of the hall. It's creating a culture where it's really hard to keep members

@0Hillbilly

2 ай бұрын

@Beandiptheredneck there is a line that if crossed departments lose people. For some reason, they sometimes don't understand or care about that.

I started watching you all in the very beginning, it warms my heart how much you both are willing to step in and offer resources to your local community.

I was reading on WBOY that the one fire is 100% contained. The one burned over 3,600 acres & containment is unknown. The governor has declared a state of emergency in several counties. Hopefully more rain on the way to us this week. Thank you so much for the help you have provided to our fellow West Virginia families.

This why small towns continue to survive, they stand together no matter their differences they stand together when things go down. You two continue to amaze with investing in your community.

Erin, I'm currently bottle feeding a tiny baby goat. She's precious! Ellie is so loving, I just adore her.😘❤🤗

Dear Erin & Josh, I've said this before & I'm saying it again..Thank you both soooo much for taking us all along on you and your family's journey! What a wonderful adventure through true life without the overly forced drama that's brought to us each day. All the hatred & negativity being funneled to us is hard to bear on such a regular basis. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, hard work, family bonding and love is just pure joy! I'm sure the boys and especially Ellie will grow up to be outstanding adults and I wish you and all your extended KZread family nothing but Peace & Love...Michael V., S. Florida.....

@megrogan1

2 ай бұрын

Amen.

@megrogan1

2 ай бұрын

The candles look awesome!

@lizthomas3443

2 ай бұрын

YES totally agree with everything that you said !

What a wonderful example of the hearts and minds of what it means to live in rural America. Well done Hardy County! Great job on another video Erin!!

We lost a home to wildfire in Oregon in 2002. But because of people like you they were able to save hundreds of more houses, barns, and outbuildings. We now have a dedicated fire department but still need the volunteers to supplement. The scary part is that it is early Spring and not "fire season"!!! What will happen in the heat of the summer?

Erin hope your not pushing yourself beyond a reasonable point stay safe .

Yes, this is WV we show up, our state is one of the only states that take care of our own. Snow storms, fires or floods, we show up, this is our home. Bless all the folks that fight for our home.

One word to describe y'all, the farm, the community is Resilient. Thankful that you survived another epic event. Peace Out.

The fire coordinator sounded so relieved when you told him what equipment you could supply. Community is so important in emergencies. You certainly stepped up.

@megrogan1

2 ай бұрын

Agreed. It was lovely to hear. 💕🙏🏼💕

JOSH AND ERIN. THANK YOU FOR DONATING WHAT YOU DID. I have been so busy with momma I didn't realize what was going on back there. My heart is broken watching my mountains burn. You're right. I had never known what community was until I lived up there. People come together to help each other. Spaghetti dinners. Fund raisers etc. Mom and I were to go to baker Wednesday for appts. People can't believe I still run to baker to see Dr Smith but she's wonderful. Again thank you for helping to save the mountains I love and miss.

Thank you Josh and Erin for confirming what America was all about and in some places still is!

I was in tears watching the beginning of this video, and not knowing what the result was, praying so hard for rain and for the safety of everyone coming together to help in this fight. Reading the words at the end of this video I burst out in even more tears, seeing God answered those prayers. God Bless America and those who love Her!!!

I hope the fires get under control and Erin please take it easy. The best family ever.

Incredible footage that inflicts heartache. I am so grateful for members of the community, such as yourselves, for volunteering time and donating supplies. The helicopter saved our home and ridge community. Thank you for sharing.

There's nothing like a rural community we always each other out when someone needs help whether helping the volunteer fire department, helping the neighbor dairy farmer with milking, haying, combining or bringing food to a family whose loved one has passed. Thank goodness the fire was contained and it rained . The boys and Ellie did a good job with the lamb he'll be strong in no time You two are brave souls working in those high winds me I'd be running for cover but, then I'm afraid of heights 🥴 Blessings to you and the family. 😊🇺🇲

Incredible video of community TEAM work. Thank you all for your wonderful support. Stay SAFE . SOUTH AFRICA

this kind people coming together helping communities in time of need is what American is and built on this is the America i know and Love ❤️

Josh and Erin, thanks for responding to the fire with equipment to form fire breaks to stop the spread of the fire. Glad the lamb was saved by bottle feeding. It is nice to see you two hug to show support to each other. Blessings to you all.

As always - you guys are AMAZING!!! Great job donating equipment and man power to help fight that blaze!! The whole community GREAT JOB!! Hope it’s under control && out SOON AND EVERYONE IS SAFE!!

@mariaisabeldebustosdiez8950

2 ай бұрын

Como no hay subtitulos, lo que no se entiende no interesa y no se ve.

I don't live in your state, but I truly appreciate all first responders and all volunteers who pitch in at a moments notice. Last year, where I live, our town experienced a wild fire on the 4th of July. All events were canceled so that every volunteer could help with the fire that was 3 miles out of town. It started around 10:00 am, and was under control by 10:30 pm. Thanks to all who are willing to put their life's on the line to save others. May God continue to bless them all.

It's been along time since I've prayed but as I watch this I find myself praying for your community. My heart hurts for you all. Praying for everyone.

I love your attitude for helping the community, but please be safe !

Josh is a real renaissance man just like me. It was all born out of desire, tenacity, and a sprinkle of necessity to provide for my family. Skills acquired have been used over and over thru the years. I’ve helped on a few nature disasters over my lifetime. Not a wildfire but tornado recovery.

Perfect example of love for community, family, and your animal family. The picture of Ellie and the lamb in bed together was the most adorable in recent memory. Well done Mom and Dad.😊

I live in the east side of the county, donated what and where I could.. watching your video warms my heart and breaks it yet again.. I am reliving the fear and the anguish we all experienced but seeing how everyone came together in our small community makes me proud to be a Hardy Countian!!

That's what you call Community when shit gets tough. Everybody bands together. We need that so badly throughout the United States with the situation this country is in. I think it's absolutely amazing what your family did to help the community right along with everyone else who came together. God bless you all, and God bless everybody affected and who banded together to stop this wildfire 🙏🇺🇲

This is what America was built on; community, helping your neighbors and selfless acts of kindness. Unfortunately, that seems to be rare these days. Glad to see it still exists in places like WV, where even though people live spread out from their neighbors, they come together when needed. Gives me hope for Our Country.

Great to see community spirit looking out for each other, we need more of this in the failing world we live in.

Grant and Hardy Counties on your side the line, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Page on my side. The winds on Wednesday created a situation that I have never seen in my 80 years. Wild fires everywhere. Thank you for your help. The community support shouldn't surprise me any more but it makes me very proud to live where we do.

My heart and prayers are going out for y'all safely and well-being and may almighty God be with everyone in your time of need I love you all with all my love God bless everyone ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Great to see people helping hand in hand to contained the fire. Also great job to Josh and Erin for donating and helping.

Reminds me of my childhood in the 60s. When we had fires in NW Arkansas the people came together and saved many farms and livestock, not to mention homes. Feels great to see people work hard together for one another. Thanks for sharing.

As daughter of a former firefighter, you brought tears to my eye for the love and support you should them and your community. I know how hard those guys and ladies work tirelessly to help save people's property and there life's. God bless you and your family.

What a community to pull together and work to stop the fire!!! That's what America is about!!! And LOVE that Ellie laid down with the lamb to sleep and keep it warm. She has such a love for the animals. I love watching your family all work together and have fun in the process. You guys set such a good example for your community and for families.

WOW! The smoke from the Shenandoah fire affected our area. Tears! Seeing this side of people is renewing my hope in humanity.

Ellie is such a natural with all of the animals she has come in contact with starting back when she was a toddler and you started recording your family's life and journey to create your homestead while building your forever home. All of the animals and especially the mommas and their new babies as well as each set of new chicks or ducklings. She is definitely an animal whisperer. She gets those gifts from both you and Josh because we have all seen your connection with all of your animals and babies both human and other species. We can't forget Josh's amazing connections with every type of animal you are raising to provide for your family. It is literally incredible to see how each type of animal goes to him seeking love and affection and how they return it to him. Watching how he can love on them and they feel so secure with him and will then fall asleep in his arms or cuddled up against him. Leon has always been such a giant puppy dog around Josh which has created endless content for your videos which is both endearing and hilarious at the same time especially when they insist on supervising whatever you are working on and they forget that they weigh over 300pounds. I still remember how that one bull you had that wanted nothing more than to follow Josh around demanding hugs, cuddles and would put it's head on Josh's shoulder and would fall asleep. Just like he could make the turkey fall asleep. I love how your community came together to help contain and put out the fire. Praying for all who were affected.

I love your commitment to your community and your neighbors ❤

Its so nice that youre able to help out...that says alot about you guys ...and it's all POSITIVE

This is the way the community should be...I was raised to help out wherever help is needed.. Community is everything... Your home is coming along great. Another bottle baby & life is good.. 🕊❤️🙋🏼‍♀️🐈🐕🌹

Josh in my eyes is a Master Builder, professional Electrician, A Great Dad to his kids, The best husband to Erin,, a great sense of humor, The man is Blessed, I can go on but don't want him getting a fat head lol 🤣😆🤣🤪 hahaha, Beautiful family. God bless them. 🙏🏽

I'm so happy to hear the fires are out! Thank the good Lord above! 🙌🙏🫶 The moment those high winds hit y'all, I was cringing. Yikes! The baby lamb is precious. Your family is precious. I have enjoyed watching your channel for a very long time and will continue to do so.

Ellie got another lamb to play with😊… you guys are the best in every which way😊

The spirit that led you guys to help your community in its time of crisis is the same spirit that gets you through your many, various projects. That spirit is ‘Can Do’! You guys never shy away from a task and it shows in everything you do. Love and respect from South Texas.

Josh, what I am about to say is not meant in any derogatory manner, but you have a pair of brass ones. LOL! You and Erin putting down the floor for Ellie's loft in that wind was scary but you held onto Erin when needed and lowered yourself to get the ladder that was blown down to get your precious wife down. When you turned the sound the howling wind was indeed scary for me. Additionally love the community spirit in helping out with all that you were able to fight the fire that helped greatly to help get it stopped. True spirit of early pioneers in the early days of our Republic. Also your parenting skills show in that your two young men found the little sheep abandoned by its mom and they did the correct to maintain it alive. Ellie is a wonderful care giver of animals and bottle feed the little sheep herself. Glad that all the prayers and thoughts and efforts were answered by the Good Lord and as a result the land is safe and you and your animals. BTW it seems like a Zoo on your property I vaguely remember that you only had chickens and lambs and now there are donkeys, bovines and what will be next? LOL! Until the next one be safe and prosper.

OMG 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🔥. I absolutely loved this video, watching Ellie nurture the baby sheep back to health, watching Erin & Josh love & support each other thru difficult building situations ✌️🍀💜👏. Great couple ❤parents to great kids 👍. May God continue to bless 🙏 all of you with good health, happiness and safety on your home & land

@sandykaye412

2 ай бұрын

And how awesome was it that the boys found the lamb and took charge!

I think this was the most impactful video you've made so far. I'm praising Jesus that the rain came and finished off the fire!! You're devotion to, and willingness to do anything you can to help, your community is just one of the reasons why I watch and support your channel. My family has donated to the fire department-please let us know if any families need help as well. Love from MN!

Just went through this in Texas. Be safe God Bless ❤❤

Amen! People that don't live here, don't truly understand how powerful and strong our communities are, especially in a small town. I love seeing it still to this day. It's amazing and awesome to see this still in a world as messed up as it is now days. Hope y'all are safe and they got the fires under control!

UNITED we stand...DIVIDED we fall!!! God Bless America!!!

This brought tears to my eyes! Fire scares me. God bless you both for your donations.🙌

Shocking. My hair is standing on end, and I’ve got the shivers.

I have been in Hospital for six days, so wasn't able to watch your video. What was heartfelt watching you all get together to fight the forest fire. Looks like you will have another young lamb to look after, Ellie is going to enjoy that. - Good to see the build progressing a bit more, when you asked Josh are you going to help me down, if Josh didn't we all would. Keep well all of you love from Mike. ❤

Prayers for everyone fighting the fire and their safety. It is absolutely beautiful, everyone coming together to help each other 🤗. Plus you both stay safe working so far up with all that wind 🤗.

This video really made me cry. Ellie is a beautiful soul. Blessings to your community.

It is FOR this reason I LOVE living in rural/outback communities. It IS the community spirit that keeps small towns/farming communities together!

I've only been to house 🔥 on the 🚑 . No one was hurt. THANK GOD. They work hard Comunity is fabulous in your area. Thank you to all. GOD BLESS YOU

I'm so glad that rain finally came. Four or five years ago our little town had a big scare with a forest fire out here in Oregon. So, I'm happy that the flames are out. God bless our fire departments.

I was worried about you Erin with no video on the weekend. But now with the title of this video oh dam!!! Let me check it out.

Well done. Having lost our home to wildfire last month in Oklahoma, I can say we are truly in awe of the community around us. The help and support we received has helped us bounce back, beyond what I could have imagined. The folks around you... your community... these are the people that are and will be there for you in your time of need. Never take that for granted.

Makes me realise how much we take fire for granted down under with well resourced volunteer organisations who only control fire during summer

We certainly understand here in CA what you all are going through. Thoughts, a donation, and prayers are given!

Josh an Erin you 2 just never stop amazing with the thing you do and build.. and now that the kids are getting older omg they are such good kids just darlings!!!! You 2 are doing it right !!! Living the dream!!

As a retired Firefighter/EMS Medical First Responder (volunteer and paid-on-call) with over 30yrs service in southern West Virginia, I've helped fight a lot of wild fire. The most fear I've ever faced was having a wildfire roaring up the hill in honeysuckle and being 50'-60' feet above our crew. As a lifelong Mountaineer (West Virginian), I'm used to seeing the outpouring of support from our small communities. Y'all were fantastic is helping out!! The equipment and people power definitely helps. As a Fire Service Instructor, I've helped teach classes in Hardy, Mineral and Pendleton counties back in the 90's.

You 2 are so beautiful together and I love how you 2 came together to help your neighbors 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍👍👍👍☕️☕️☕️☕️🏠🏡🐑❤❤❤❤

So glad the fire was contained and that you all are all right. Blessings and peace to you!

There is nothing more beautiful than a community coming together to stave off a disaster and keep everyone safe

Just and an amazing father Josh. Uve built an amzing family. Erin is an amazing mother. Since the beginning ive watched everyone grow in to a beautiful family. God is proud, God bless eveyone, . Amen.

Be safe you guys

Sending many prayers and blessings to all of you guys 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I know that I'm just one of 1.08 million subscribers, but I want you to know that your vlog is a bright and heartwarming spot in my life. You're good people. You're doing good work. And you're doing it in a way that is accessible to anyone in America. If we could all remember that the values that bind us all are stronger than those that divide us ... what a lovely thing that would be. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for being a light in your (and our) community.

Like you, we jumped in to help with a wildfire in our area last year and, God forbid, will be ready and able if the need arises again. We helped rescue many farm animals and, in one case, saved a mans livelihood by doing so. The community support and outpouring of compassion from so many is why we love living in this rural community. We watch each other's backs. The fire is long since past, but, the recovery for loss will be years in future, if ever. God blessed you with the ability to help your community and neighbors. Thanks for stepping up!

Love your show ❤be safe out there Dennis

Stay safe, hope everyone is ok 🇮🇪

We are all praying for you all. 🙏🙏 You've got a great community there.

I have to say your video inspired me, encouraged me and made me cry. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.💜

Crazy!!! Glad y’all are safe and able to help, so cool to see a community come together in a time of need.

My uncle was a fireman. Not an easy job to do, but even harder for volunteers. Well done to everyone involved.

Praying for everyone. Please.be safe, have family.in the Hardy county area. ❤😢🙏🙏🙏

💦 I miss being a Volunteer Firefighter 🔥 in Arvada, Colorado!! 🚒 Praying 🙏 for everyone affected from rainy ☔ Coast of Oregon!! ❤ #davesandersstepdaughter

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Ellie, the lamb whisperer. She'll love that baby to full health. ❤

Volunteers are the best Americans we have. They Volunteer to take off from their work, be away from their families, always going towards the danger, to help us. It’s in their blood to provide help during extreme conditions, 24 hrs day or night. God bless them, and supper proud. So glade it turned out good. Love from Texas

Time is short please read Romans 10:9-13❤

@ikenosis8160

2 ай бұрын

Time has been short for more than 2 millennia, I guess? A forest fire means Jesus is coming? Be serious.

@readycool9600

2 ай бұрын

Amen Jesus is Lord 🕊️

@LisHoe-er6bk

2 ай бұрын

Take care and be save. Bless you all. Waiting for our saivor.

@aads588

2 ай бұрын

Waste of. Time

@0Hillbilly

2 ай бұрын

Jesus is Lord!

Thanks to everyone helping put out the wild fire. So glad it rained to finish putting the fire out. Sending prayers for your town. The new lamb is gorgeous.

God bless you for buying all that equipment and giving back to the community

This is why water holding tanks and gas or diesel water pumps are good. Water lines on some fence lines and around house is good ❤. Those trees near the top of the Plato’s could be removed when time allowed . Good luck Friends….❤❤❤

Seeing people coming together like they did to fight the fire was incredible. That's the type of community that I'd like to live in.

PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE ! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY !

I’m a Hardy county resident, live in between wardensville and Mathias. Thank you so much for helping our community! ❤ My wife and I have worked hard to build what little we have and hope to go off grid one day too. I can’t imagine losing everything. My heart goes out to the families that lost their homes. THANK YOU!!!

As a Wildland Fire fighter,I only wished we'd get those sort of donations. We have fundraisers to buy equipment if grants cannot cover it. Bless y'all

This reminds me of what happened here in South Dakota 2 years ago when we had a terrible derecho storm that hit us. So many lost roofs, windows, homes, trees,, building, siding. Everyone came together weeks after to help each other cut trees & do clean up around each others homes. I had never seen anything like it let alone be the one blessed by others helping others in this way. My husband & I not only felt so blessed to help neighbors but have others help us!!