Regretting Our Move to Arkansas?

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In 2016 my husband and I retired from active duty army family life and planted roots in Alabama. We started a homestead from scratch, and shared that journey here on KZread. In 2022 we answered the call to the mountains of Arkansas, where we are starting that journey once again.
I post videos to encourage families to embrace growing food, cooking real food and living a simpler, slower, faith-filled life. I am a whole bible believer, and share my passions for the home and the Father.
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  • @deliahdykes7824
    @deliahdykes7824 Жыл бұрын

    My husband and I bought 3 acres in GA to retire to. I moved ahead of him to prepare things in the home, while he sold house in Florida. He died before he could move here. I was 72. I am still living here and making this a homestead. 9 hens and a rooster this year. I am trying to start a garden...maybe I will do better next year. I am 75 now, still learning. I am sure this is what I was meant to do. No one said life would be easy. But it is good. Thank God.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻

  • @carolyn6290

    @carolyn6290

    Жыл бұрын

    God is with you, hang in there! I left Florida also and I will never look back. I live in Alabama now. Am 65 and I have chickens and want to make some grow beds for next year. Your story sounds a lot like me.

  • @paulakvam6841

    @paulakvam6841

    Жыл бұрын

    I love beautiful Arkansas, wish i had a place there. My mother's side of family is from there. ❤

  • @Kathleen67.

    @Kathleen67.

    11 ай бұрын

    Amen.

  • @cherylclark8656

    @cherylclark8656

    10 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Georgia! We came to north Georgia in 2020. We have 15 acres with tractors, 21 hens and Henry the rooster, rabbits that I breed twice in the early spring. Next year we will add a few steers to raise for beef. Very happy here! So sorry your hubby did not get to enjoy it with you.

  • @MissyVButterflyHill
    @MissyVButterflyHill Жыл бұрын

    Started this same move to make a homestead in Missouri in 2021 at age 65 without a spouse. It's doable, but hard. One step at a time. I was called here by the Lord. It has made me question my decision but when I was just about to go in a different direction, God gave me what I needed to continue on. Listen to our Father and never go wrong. Constance, I prayed the same way on asking to stop sale. I am in process of building a house. 75% completed at this point.

  • @bevfitzsimmonds3382

    @bevfitzsimmonds3382

    Жыл бұрын

    Go, sister! Praying for you....strength, wisdom, finances, help, health, peace and joy. Came here at age 49, in a similar situation, and am now wondering (after 13 years) what is next, as l feel my mission is complete...please pray that l will see the door when it opens, and Know. God bless and keep you. 🙂❤🫂✝️

  • @elizabethpayne6844

    @elizabethpayne6844

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your beautiful words and understanding of the faith of God. I BLESS you 😊

  • @MissyVButterflyHill

    @MissyVButterflyHill

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bevfitzsimmonds3382 rest in God's hands and wait for Jesus. Praying for all to seek Jesus' truth.

  • @bevfitzsimmonds3382

    @bevfitzsimmonds3382

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MissyVButterflyHill l am, thankyou. ❤🌷

  • @melodylyons4631

    @melodylyons4631

    Жыл бұрын

    Always had NWA on my heart. Went to mo after leaving my hometown of 59 years. Ended up homeless 2 years and ended up here. Alone, 100% off grid, on ss. Hardest time of my life. Have tried to help others that would help me. Where are all the decent people?

  • @dianaorcutt2442
    @dianaorcutt2442 Жыл бұрын

    Amen! When my husband passed away, I lost everything my husband my job and our home. I heard God say move to Arkansas. I was terrified never drove out of state by myself. I ask God how can i do this we have no family there. I heard his voice ive got you. Trust me! I listened and have never been happier. My son has grown to be a wonderful God fearing young man . God is good all the time!

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @goose8546

    @goose8546

    Жыл бұрын

    And all the time God is good.

  • @mae1412

    @mae1412

    8 ай бұрын

    God has been telling me and my son to move there too for the last month or so. I love that I saw this comment ❤️ Arkansas had never crossed my mind before. I had driven though it and broke down once there but had never even considered moving there.

  • @sandyoklahomatransient8557
    @sandyoklahomatransient8557 Жыл бұрын

    Amen Constance! My husband, and I are retired AF, move to OK for his current job. Rented homes because we never stayed long in one place because of hubby's work. Realized we were staying for a long time in OK and started to look for a house with property to buy. Every thing we looked at would end up not for us. The house needed major work, or the property had major issues....like in a flood zone. Our search went on for a long while. One night, both my husband, and I prayed for a home with 5 to 20 acres requiring some work (not alot of work). The next morning, I brought up the computer and found the place were presently living in. It's a quaint 1500SQFT farmhouse, several out buildings, 20 acres (approximately 4 acres are worked, and 15 acres are natural woods). The property is totally fenced in with 2 ponds, and a lagoon, electric, and septic. The place needed some work. We made an offer, the owner countered, we accepted, and the property became ours. Over the last several years we've made changes, and repairs. Every day we thank the good Lord for finding this place for us. We continue to work on the property, house, and honor the good Lords requests. This place has our hearts! God Bless

  • @marysaylor8458
    @marysaylor8458 Жыл бұрын

    Listening to that small still voice of the Lord is so awesome when you take the time to listen and let HIM lead and guide you. You can't go wrong. Constance, this is one of the best videos I have watched that you have made. I could feel the Spirit of the Lord and sense your peace.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Sonia-qx1pu

    @Sonia-qx1pu

    Жыл бұрын

    The last year and a half I have been with Yahuah. And whatever he wants from me I will do. He knows better then me. He has helped me feel more at peace especially in these trying times. My sister just passed away in April of 2023. It was a shock, but I am getting through it. Thanks for your comments . It made me feel close to Yah also

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sorry for your loss Sonia

  • @dawncatalano7443
    @dawncatalano7443 Жыл бұрын

    All I kept hearing myself saying through this video was AMEN AMEN AMEN. It isn't a little bit of obedience, it is complete obedience and a spirit of gratitude along the way. It isn't easy, but with the Father's help... Oh so worth it. What a blessing you and your channel have been to me over the last few years. 🌻

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @thevillagecannery6083

    @thevillagecannery6083

    Жыл бұрын

    So thankful for your channel and your faith in the lord

  • @sheilacollins715
    @sheilacollins715 Жыл бұрын

    Arkansas is a great place to live. I live in north Arkansas. My husband and my husband's family from way back has lived here. I can't imagine living anywhere else. We love it!!!

  • @mikecannonie9345

    @mikecannonie9345

    Ай бұрын

    If you stay in the Ozarks or Ouachita mountains life will be safe and good. You will have to work hard but the terrain is going to be nice.

  • @marthaadams8326
    @marthaadams8326 Жыл бұрын

    AMEN!!! My hard head made this a much longer lesson for me than it should have been. I am 80 now and this is the main thing that most of us need to learn.

  • @michelleperkins9886
    @michelleperkins9886 Жыл бұрын

    I am so there with you, little sister. We stepped out in faith and moved from our previous home of nearly 40 years and moved to the middle of our state and now live in a small community with our daughter, and four of our ten grandkids. I started growing a garden, which is in no way a huge success, but having a brown thumb that normally kills any plant, I have grown 7 types of tomatoes, four buckets of collard greens, three type of peppers, and more herbs than I can use. Our harvest wasn’t huge, but in going to our little local farmers’ market, I’ve learned how to can beans, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini and meats. We closed on our home here in 2006. At first, it was a bit overwhelming, but we adjusted since we came to a small town from a small town. It’s not. Large homestead, just over 1/2 acre, but it’s enough for us. I love your place and wish you nothing but the best, building lots of sweet, new memories. I love viewing your videos. You are so calm, and explain things so clear ly, it is very appreciated. As you said in this video, when The Lord calls you to something different, just breathe and go! His timing is perfect and we do not own the clock! Blessings to you and your beautiful family.

  • @TheSuesido
    @TheSuesido Жыл бұрын

    If you could have been here this past Saturday, you would have heard my testimony about our journey to get HERE. It is EXACTLY what you just spoke. I am sitting here watching your video, amid boxes, tools, dog hair and dust, with tears streaming through the dirt and sweat on my face, SMILING because we know. We just know. God placed us exactly where He wanted us. I almost started to worry a few times, and each time I immediately prayed, thanking Him and asking Him to forgive my doubt. HE ANSWERED EVERY CONCERN more sufficiently than I could have imagined. Thanks for speaking it. God bless you and yours!

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

  • @lindazick5601
    @lindazick5601 Жыл бұрын

    Great sermon! I love the way He makes the gift of peace the product of surrender…He is a good, good Father❤

  • @wildberryhomestead
    @wildberryhomestead Жыл бұрын

    I cried through most of this. I know I’m supposed to bloom where I’m planted, but there has been much discouragement this year and the feeling of taking one step forward and three steps back. I see much potential, but I want it to happen overnight. Thank you for the reminder that it takes time and to trust and have faith in Him.

  • @debbiemadril9136

    @debbiemadril9136

    Жыл бұрын

    Hang in there, pray for miracles and they will come. If the Lord is in the details it will all work together for your good.

  • @cdraven6383
    @cdraven6383 Жыл бұрын

    I happened upon your channel about a week or so ago. You have such a calming spirit, and I cannot tell you how much I need that almost on a daily basis (I’m a paralegal. Lol.) In January of this year, I did my very first fast. During that time, God gave me an assignment, and luckily that assignment involves my extended family and being back in Texas…my husband had already agreed that we could move back, just didn’t know when. At the end of March, I asked God to show me the time frame for the move. He showed me within the next 4 months. When I told my husband, he was very skeptical. And he still is for the most part. Well, yesterday was that 4 month mark, and we’re still in Arizona. However, July is not over yet. I’m still trying to hold on to my faith, and trust in Him. Even though the enemy has been, and still is, whispering doubt and lies in my ear. I know there are only 6 more days in this month, but when I really think about it, my human mind is not able to comprehend the amazing things God can do when His plan is in motion. My mind cannot fathom the size of the mountains He can move when His timing is perfect. Will the next 6 days bring about a miracle? I’m hoping so. I’m praying that it will. I’ve been longing to be back home in Texas for years. It’s so hard to push my own thoughts and doubts to the side, let alone those of the enemy, but I’m desperately trying to hold on to that faith and trust. My husband and I are both fasting and praying right now and asking for God’s guidance. I can tell you this, you uploaded this video at just the right time for me. God knew that I would need to hear this. Thank you, Constance. You reminded me today that trust in and obedience to the Father are paramount. Nothing else matters.

  • @mj1294
    @mj1294 Жыл бұрын

    I’m almost 75. Is a journey my friend and we are on it with Him❤

  • @tinagutierrez1226
    @tinagutierrez1226 Жыл бұрын

    You brought tears to my eyes. It's so amazing to see that people still listen with their hearts that soft whisper that always flows through us. Beautiful for spacious skies ❤❤❤

  • @nisiesworld.9889
    @nisiesworld.9889 Жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised in northwest Arkansas. Its a great place.

  • @triciathompson7571
    @triciathompson7571 Жыл бұрын

    I think this might be my favorite video so far! Thank you for opening your heart to us! Your message is a wonderful reminder to TRUST. Sometimes our Lord's plan seems a little crazy, but it's always the best, isn't it? "For I have great plans for you, says the Lord....." I sure like that mountaintop view. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @jacquiehenifin5541
    @jacquiehenifin5541 Жыл бұрын

    We just mowed to Arkansas from California. God told us to move and it took 10 months to get it done. You are so right, i keep telling myself not to look back. It has been hard but i remind myself that God has a plan for us in Arkansas. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ArkansasSquaw

    @ArkansasSquaw

    2 ай бұрын

    Welcome to Arkansas! ❤

  • @melodypostma449
    @melodypostma449 Жыл бұрын

    So very much like our move 20 years ago!! Long story short, Chobani moved in next to us in 2005 and literally pushed us out! They bought our dairy farm in 2010 and we built a brand new facility about 1/2 mile away in such a better, beautiful spot! We would have missed God's blessing had we not moved here in 2003 and endured what we did. The first few years were so tough! He has given us abundantly beyond what we could have imagined!!

  • @Alicia652
    @Alicia652 Жыл бұрын

    Amen, my sister! Very well said. I am so thankful God directed me to your channel. I receive such a blessing from your videos every time I watch them! God bless you for your obedience to Him and for following His leading. If it is for nothing else than your open honesty about your faith, that blesses so many of us, then it will be worth the move! 😊

  • @sheripapin5311
    @sheripapin5311 Жыл бұрын

    Blessings & Shalom! This was so close to our move to South Central Missouri from Colorado Springs 22 years ago! We are still loving it here, -- built from nothing but a hay field & timber. Hang in there & keep serving the Most High!

  • @user-iw8rn2xq1s

    @user-iw8rn2xq1s

    3 ай бұрын

    Amen

  • @kathleenhamilton483
    @kathleenhamilton483 Жыл бұрын

    I have been able to see the peace in your videos. I heard your passion today, and it stirred in me. I'm a lot older and have a lot of health challenges, but I am being led to work on those so I can be the person God sees in this old body! Obedience is so hard at times... but it is God's plan. Thanks for another great video!

  • @robintaylor1084
    @robintaylor1084 Жыл бұрын

    Thats why the windshield is larger than the rear view mirror, because we are not supposed to look back, but look ahead.

  • @steffym2594
    @steffym2594 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Arkansas! We moved here from Florida last year. Felt guided and know we beling here. Our mutual friend Kim sent me your channel. You are such a blessing! I'm on day 2 of a fast and was supposed to be praying but haven't done a praying fast before so I needed a nudge to just be alone with Father. You've set me on the right track. Logging off to pray now! May Father bless you and keep you! We'll be praying for your family. ❤

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏

  • @TodaysHomesteader
    @TodaysHomesteader Жыл бұрын

    Very well said, I think my choice to move to Arkansas has been the best. 3 years in and never looking back. ❤

  • @carlasmith4777
    @carlasmith4777 Жыл бұрын

    Straight up strength from Adonai is your foundation... love you sis!

  • @southwesthomestead1234
    @southwesthomestead12342 ай бұрын

    This video immediately caught my attention as my husband is really wanting to relocate to Arkansas. We have spent the last few years building a homestead here in the high and dry state of New Mexico. I am very concerned about making another move in our 60s. But my husband feels strongly that Arkansas is where we need to be. It is inspiring to see you following your calling, creating a brand new homestead there on that beautiful property.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I pray that the Father makes it very clear where He wants you!

  • @patsycox3397
    @patsycox3397 Жыл бұрын

    Well, we are so happy you answered the call to come to Arkansas! May blessings abound!!!

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Patsy! It was so nice to meet you this past weekend :)

  • @missyk1477
    @missyk1477 Жыл бұрын

    Boy can I relate! God spoke to me one night, and said, "You need to go to Tennessee". It was as clear as if He was standing next to me. We drove 12 hours down here, looked at a few places, and when I saw this farm...I knew it was the one. We put in an offer on the ride back home to Pennsylvania, and within 30 days we started to prepare to move to Tennessee! The farm is old, run down, and needs lots of TLC. It's been 8 years now. It hasn't been easy, but gosh, I THANK GOD every day for blessing me with this farm!!!

  • @mamat5264
    @mamat5264 Жыл бұрын

    Amen! We figured that we would be in NH until we die. I’ve been hearing the quiet calling to leave the state, still praying about where. Our property has just been reassessed for taxes (they are already super high). If they go much night we can’t stay. May be the Father’s way of telling us it’s time to go. Praying we hear his voice clearly and are obedient no matter what he tells us.

  • @rianreese4138
    @rianreese4138 Жыл бұрын

    from the time I bought my house, I was almost 53, like 12 days. Had I moved every year from birth to here I had moved 53 times. So imagine living out of a suitcase your whole life. After moving here, I have wonderful neighbors, I had never lived anywhere long enough to have or know neighbors. it's peaceful and quiet, there is alot of wildlife, beautiful skies

  • @thereddirtpioneers8183
    @thereddirtpioneers81836 ай бұрын

    We moved to southern Oklahoma in 2020 and have built a beautiful homestead with alot of blood ,sweat and tears. We also feel the lord is moving us to Arkansas. We are looking in northeast arkansas area ,getting our current homestead ready to sell and trusting the Lord with the rest. Thank u for the encouragement sister!

  • @FarmhouseWorthy
    @FarmhouseWorthy Жыл бұрын

    Very inspirational and brings hope!

  • @blessedbeyondmeasure318
    @blessedbeyondmeasure318 Жыл бұрын

    I needed this reminder today. Thank you, Constance.

  • @lisagreen6383
    @lisagreen6383 Жыл бұрын

    Constance I needed this video tonight....nothing is by “chance” or “luck”. But The Lord’s intervention.... He is always on time... and just a breath away. Will be sharing this w/the other family wanting my home. I’m looking at getting a farm myself at 60.

  • @Gilleon0312
    @Gilleon0312 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I have to say what you talked about resonated with me. I needed to hear those words. I too moved to NWA recently not really understanding why but here we are. Thank you for this video and may God continue to bless you, your family and your animals.

  • @pamelahousley7543
    @pamelahousley7543 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful wonderful testimony. God Bless.

  • @denisedonaldson5825
    @denisedonaldson5825 Жыл бұрын

    I so needed this today! Thank you

  • @cbass2755
    @cbass2755 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Constance, you’ve been blessed. I thought what if he wanted this new family in your place, and you their. That way you both will be safe and where the Lord wants you. God Bless Constance. Your new homestead is beautiful, and the Lord will guide you as to how..

  • @durgan5668
    @durgan5668 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Arkansas. I moved back here (was born in Hot Springs 63 years ago) last year. Yes, it's humid. Yes, we have chiggers, copperheads and water moccasins. But there are good things to be found as well. Glad things are working out as they should. I split firewood for an hour or two in the morning before it gets really hot, and that's letting me catch up on things.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    We had all the same things in Alabama. But is sure is prettier here ;)

  • @cindyhairston5787
    @cindyhairston5787 Жыл бұрын

    Such a good message! Love watching. I have lived in Arkansas my whole life, glad you are here. The Lord is always first, he has blessed me in so many ways. Through the good and the bad. Always put him first. Thank you for this message

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @zerkfitting
    @zerkfittingАй бұрын

    I too am purchasing in Arkansas. I agree with you about being called to by the Lord. I have been praying on my move from Washington to Arkansas. If it is his will then it will happen. I love the people I have interacted with there. It just feels right.

  • @onlyvistarick3607
    @onlyvistarick3607 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being so strong. I am trying to get there.

  • @rosepaetzke2933
    @rosepaetzke2933 Жыл бұрын

    You are right dear❤. We are to trust in the Lord with all of our heart and lean not on our own understanding 🙏 ❤️

  • @TheFarmSparrow
    @TheFarmSparrow Жыл бұрын

    Such a great testimony Constance….love when you share your faith, your understanding of Scripture and following God’s will for your life. Bless you.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @teresawommack5148
    @teresawommack5148 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Miss Arkansas. It's good to see you again.Your puppy is doing so good. Love your faith. Makes my heart happy. We're called to move there to. I am so happy to move to Arkansas, it's amazing. Your place is also amazing. Hugs!

  • @auntdello5286
    @auntdello5286 Жыл бұрын

    Great talk on trusting the Lord! Try making a cauliflower mash to serve your stew over if avoiding carbs in your diet.

  • @joannaa.5101

    @joannaa.5101

    Жыл бұрын

    Califlower is good but cornbread can't be beat.

  • @gretadise603
    @gretadise603 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Many things weighing heavily on my back. We have many costly repairs to make one our farm. I have a granddaughter who I am worried deeply about with several issues broken down car overdrawn bank account no health insurance. I connected with you today and thank you again

  • @sueneuber9083
    @sueneuber9083 Жыл бұрын

    God lead you & your family to a beautiful place. HE even gave you a water source. Our God is Sovereign. Trials strengthen us. Happy to have you here in Arkansas.

  • @stillwatersfarm8499
    @stillwatersfarm8499 Жыл бұрын

    I completely understand. We have a disabled child, and by moving we are moving away from my mother who has helped us for the past 8 years. It’s scary. We could very easily find ourselves homebound with him if we cannot find the help we need. But we feel very strongly the L-rd is leading us to AR, and we are stepping out in faith knowing he will care for us.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a friend who moved here to Arkansas. She had no idea about the many resources Arkansas has for disabled children. Things that were not available in Alabama. It may be a blessing for you.

  • @stillwatersfarm8499

    @stillwatersfarm8499

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CosmopolitanCornbread praying it is so! Encouraging to hear!

  • @pattymiles2688
    @pattymiles2688 Жыл бұрын

    Praise be!!!!! I’m in yalls balcony!!!!

  • @wcorporon3736
    @wcorporon3736 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! What a great testimony. We moved onto a couple acres a year ago. Learning to live a more sustainable life. Your videos are so well done and inspiring. Congrats on your journey. Greatly admire your faithfulness! Btw…we are in Siloam Springs. Not too far from you. We love NW Arkansas.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @sandraschafroth8573
    @sandraschafroth8573 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Such an awesome video! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your heart! Our Heavenly Father knows best, we just need to be patient and willing to do/go where He wants us to be! Blessings and Shalom Sister

  • @LyshaStanford
    @LyshaStanford Жыл бұрын

    I needed this video!! Thank you so much. And to hear the journey of you moving there is just amazing and beautiful.

  • @NO-CHIT
    @NO-CHIT Жыл бұрын

    My wet weather spring fed stream in AR has dried up and it is concerning because the groundwater, which usually is close to the surface - sometimes five or fewer inches below the surface - is way way way down. When it goes down my well goes down, and currently I only have a pitcher hand pump which only draws at 20 feet or less. This past year the weather has been abnormal, extremely abnormal, and it's gonna hurt everyone who isn't wealthy.

  • @terrysaintonge511
    @terrysaintonge511 Жыл бұрын

    This is such a beautiful testimony. Thank you for expressing your heart and faith in such a moving way.

  • @peggetennant
    @peggetennant Жыл бұрын

    Amen and amen. Following God’s Perfect Will for our life is the most rewarding experience. Not following it, is disaster waiting to happen. I’m thrilled you are a mature Christian who hears and obeys God.

  • @kbelle104
    @kbelle104 Жыл бұрын

    Constance, thank you for this message. I needed to hear this. I have been having regret over a decision. AND you reminded me that 3 yrs ago this was an answer to many prayers. I am playing Lot’s wife aND I need instead to be thankful and grateful. And, praise God for my answered prayer.

  • @steffym2594

    @steffym2594

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll be praying for you sister!

  • @kathygoskey6701
    @kathygoskey6701 Жыл бұрын

    You both are walking by faith. People don’t understand that. I shocked many friends and family when I let a good paying joy with whatever fir in my colbalt and took my cats heading to San Antonio. I knew the lord wanted me here. I’ve been helping my daughter and her family. My granddaughter has learned about the lord and when I found a letter she wrote giving her her and life to him. I rejoiced and cried. Within the first two months he showed me just how great he is….. he took all my debit away! It was such a testament to others, especially my daughter and son and n law. Believe me it gets 103-116 hear and then have people ask if I regret moving. Never! The lord has blessed me is many more ways that’s not been mentioned. Plus my son moved his family here and I now have 2 grandchildren to love on and be an example. So thank you so much for sharing that.

  • @zoeysworld71
    @zoeysworld7111 ай бұрын

    I just found your channel and I love it this video. My husband and I have been considering moving to Arkansas. We are praying on what and where we are supposed to be doing/going.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you, and welcome!

  • @kimberlyjohnson6613
    @kimberlyjohnson66137 күн бұрын

    Oh my! I just discovered your channel and, when I saw this, it really sounded familiar! We just moved to Arkansas from Ohio in our 50s.....and completely know the Lord called us here.

  • @nancywaller3300
    @nancywaller3300 Жыл бұрын

    God always provides his children with what they need to do his will! Thank you for your honesty! God bless!

  • @debbiekrueger5576
    @debbiekrueger5576 Жыл бұрын

    May you be abundantly blessed in your new adventures! The last scene in this video reminds me of Walton’s mountain..where there’s Gods will involved there’s a way!

  • @goose8546
    @goose8546 Жыл бұрын

    Born and raised in rural Arkansas. We lovingly call it God's country. 😊

  • @gailakraeszig2866
    @gailakraeszig2866 Жыл бұрын

    I love that God alone brought you to make this specific video with this specific message. My scripture reading today along with my devotional reading was centered on what it is to really trust the Lord. Your video just reaffirmed that message. I'm so glad that you are happy with your new home. I believe that is the reward the Lord wants us listeners ( and viewers) to see and understand. There's not just consequences for pulling things back into our own control but there are rewards for listening and following the Lord according to His will. Living for the Lord and living in faith is such an urgent message to get out to the world right now. You nailed it! Thank you for being a willing vessel. May you and your family be richly blessed.

  • @arleneleslie7396
    @arleneleslie7396 Жыл бұрын

    Through this entire heartfelt video all I kept saying was AMEN! God has special plans for you and your family. You just made my afternoon as I stopped working up tomatoes for a few minutes to watch your video. I love it here in north central Arkansas. Not always easy, but God is definitely here beside me. ❤🙏🏻

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 Жыл бұрын

    My wife and I bought a 211 acre run down farm when we were in our mid fifties and we remodeled two houses, built an apartment and fenced and cross fenced the property while going through cancer treatment and heart surgery. If we can do it just about anyone can do it. Was it hard? Yes, incredibly, but well worth it.

  • @katienasr1230
    @katienasr1230 Жыл бұрын

    I’m just right across the Arkansas River from you in Charleston and it IS hard homesteading here because our soil is so rocky and difficult to work but I love it here and hope you do too.

  • @kathleenhowe2837
    @kathleenhowe2837 Жыл бұрын

    Like the old hymn says , "Trust and obey, for there's no other way , to be happy in Jesus , but to trust and obey ".Thanks for sharing with us !

  • @janetlarue1231
    @janetlarue1231 Жыл бұрын

    Preach it sister!!! ❤

  • @berlinmiller4617
    @berlinmiller4617 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, just wow. We moved last year, and it's been horrible, but you are so right. All of it. I don't feel called here, but I am closer to the Lord, know much better how to listen to Him, that things won't be necessarily smooth sailing, and I feel less materialistic and that THIS is not our home, that Heaven is our forever destination.

  • @irmarosario676
    @irmarosario676 Жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks for sharing!! Great testimony!!

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 Жыл бұрын

    When this video ended, I ran outside to see if there was a steeple on top of the house ! I feel like I've been to Church! Thank you for listening to the Lord and having that faith. It encourages us to do that too. There are no scary predators here, the scary predators live in the big cities.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 thank you

  • @sandraking9650

    @sandraking9650

    Жыл бұрын

    Constance's message is Godly & true, a message of life, opening one's heart & mind to our heavenly Father. I feel like I know her though never meeting her & probably never will but so enjoy hearing & seeing her. Her blantingly honest message, hiding nothing, is not something I've ever seen in a "church " .Much better that most services. God is everywhere, if we don't lose sight of Him & be aware. Angels unaware! Seek Him. I , myself & others from comments, receive a blessing from this lady. Technology can be used for good & evil. If not for this, we could never experience Constance, so what a blessing we receive! Let's count our many blessings leat we forget how bountiful we have been blessed!!! Thankyou Constance

  • @dorothyhunt6402
    @dorothyhunt6402 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for that wonderful reminder of trust and faith. Bless you

  • @heidipustelniak652
    @heidipustelniak652 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, needed the pep talk on trusting the Holy One today….

  • @donnasmith5697
    @donnasmith5697 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Constance! It’s a joy watching you Praise the Father for answered prayers! He’s constantly saying, “Trust ME”. As the years pass by, He’s saying it more and more and the deepest desire of my heart is to obey Him! Sending some love your way.

  • @gradyrashel
    @gradyrashel19 күн бұрын

    You got me right the end when you wiped your tear 😢😢 Trusting TMH doesn't mean it'll be all roses- thanks for sharing

  • @pastorpdsmith
    @pastorpdsmith Жыл бұрын

    Amen! Do and go where He commands!!

  • @bsjourney8545
    @bsjourney8545 Жыл бұрын

    Isn’t it beautiful to know how much our Father knows the very details in our lives? How He has His hand guides us? I know when you see Him, He will say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Thank you for this beautiful post.

  • @lindamefford5818
    @lindamefford58188 ай бұрын

    ❤ thank you so much for your testimony. I’m so glad that your video dropped into my feed. I will definitely be following your journey.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @popsjalopyemporium504
    @popsjalopyemporium5043 ай бұрын

    This video was very encouraging for me. I love Jesus and planning to move to the south, likely Arkansas, hopefully this year, from Canada with my wife and 5 kids.

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Arkansas! My sister used to live down in Paris. We live in the extreme northwest corner of AR.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rhodachavarria1430
    @rhodachavarria1430 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you! But must say am missing your gardening content.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. It will come :)

  • @cathylongstreth5405
    @cathylongstreth5405 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect lead-in to the song Trust and Obey.❤ Good lesson. Thanks, Sister!

  • @victoriabanks3729
    @victoriabanks3729 Жыл бұрын

    Praise the Lord!🙌🏻🙌🏻. Gos is so good. Thank you so very much for sharin. We live in Arkansas. It is beautiful here. We are in the Mountains of the Ozark’s

  • @bevballard7516
    @bevballard7516 Жыл бұрын

    I been watching you a long time. I never questioned your move. Your faith so strong and I know that. You are where you are meant to be no questions asked. And I am enjoying your journey xo

  • @hollerlakehomestead3181
    @hollerlakehomestead3181 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video thank you for sharing. Arkansas has it's challenges for sure. I have lived here for over 20 yrs and it's home. God Bless and keep you.

  • @ZEVAHDIVA
    @ZEVAHDIVA Жыл бұрын

    WOW, we are 55/60 and we’re also called to Arkansas from Michigan. I too am fit and loved watching and hearing your story, so much like ours!! We are South by Magnolia, looks like you may be in Ozarks? The vary large bugs are an adjustment but better than shoveling 2’ of snow for 5 months a year! We can have fun/practice our aim on aweful critters!🤣 I look forward to watching all your videos, such a blessing to find your content!

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    We are further south of the Ozarks, in the Washburn mountain area, near Fort Smith.

  • @Michelle-ky8tn
    @Michelle-ky8tn Жыл бұрын

    Constance, this message brought me to tears, as I am going through an unknown season and being able to trust unconditionally can be scary and difficult. One thing that seems to be happening is your health appears to be thriving, I know before you left Alabama you had things going on, so I pray that they are healing or healed for you. Anything worth having is worth fighting for, and I got a little chuckle when you mentioned being in your 50’s and starting over….the lord knows how challenging the heat has been for those of us in our nifty fifties 😊 you have a silent strength to you and it has a profound effect on your followers whether you know it or not, you are one of the refuges in the crazy social media world, so THANK YOU for being you ❤

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    I will pray for this season you are in Michelle

  • @Michelle-ky8tn

    @Michelle-ky8tn

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I’m heading out camping this weekend and that really helps me with clarity

  • @jeanninebailey4801
    @jeanninebailey4801 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Constance, what you shared really touched my heart. I needed to hear that and I love your new place. We moved from WA state in 2020 to W TN. Prayed for a long time and it all came together so, we moved. You are very encouraging to me. There are no coincidences with the Lord. Thank you for sharing your heart and this message. I so enjoy your videos and am learning a lot. What a blessing.

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @kandycebeeks7056
    @kandycebeeks7056 Жыл бұрын

    I’m just up north of you in NW AR…welcome. I moved here back in 2019 and yes I totally understand receiving the Lords calling! I myself received a calling here too. I’m now in my 50’s too and beginning my own journey here. This video resonates with me, thank you!

  • @rds1004
    @rds1004 Жыл бұрын

    Amen!!! I am at 63 old pastors wife. We’ve been in the ministry for about 33 years. Moved several times. And my God is so gracious! He knows exactly what I need and he goes overboard to show me when it’s God‘s will for us to go. I trust him even before my husband does , because God makes himself so real to me. I know that trust! It’s my prayer that so many others will know that trust also. You shared your heart and your faith in God beautifully! May God use those seeds and plant them in so many hearts.❤

  • @CRRBennett
    @CRRBennett Жыл бұрын

    Shalom. well said. We moved in 2020. Everyone gave us that look and said that's a lot of work! So totally understand. And if you arent obedient then you are sinning. We finally got a drill to predrill holes for our premiere fencing😂. Anyway it is work but we make progress each day. How wonderful you are seeing answered prayers.

  • @margiestraka7513
    @margiestraka7513 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being such a wonderful example of how we should all live. You are amazing ❤❤❤❤

  • @coppertone711
    @coppertone711 Жыл бұрын

    My son lost his father last spring. He was told to sell everything, which he did. He told me God has a plan for the farm and we have to let that happen. Sight unseen a man took the farm designed and built by sons' father and moved from far away to join his daughter. I know they miss the property. This was Gods plan, who are we to question such things.

  • @mymodernhomestead
    @mymodernhomestead Жыл бұрын

    Amen! We are walking such a similar path. 💜

  • @bevdixon9615
    @bevdixon9615 Жыл бұрын

    We are both in our 60’s and made a move 4 states away one year ago. Yes we are starting over but I also feel like we have been called to be here and this life. We are working harder than we ever have and yet I feel like this is our best life. We are trusting Him. Thank you for this video.

  • @zebwalton979
    @zebwalton97911 ай бұрын

    We looked at property in AR... much too rocky, tick/brown recluse infested, little flat land. The abundance of springs are actually outflows or drainage from other points of water seepage (had some tested). Those springs were polluted. The plus side is that you’ll have plenty of wood in the winter. We were led to a place north of AR with all resources; water, excellent soil, flat and rolling terrain and a lot of oak trees in the hills surrounding. It was at a price that cash could be used to acquire. It’s not where we wanted to be (I prefer and feel at home on the Great Plains of KS), but it was available at the right price.

  • @Powerbacker
    @Powerbacker11 ай бұрын

    This old Arkansas boy loves you and your family and will always have you in my prayers 🙏 We're so glad, so blessed you've made your home in Arkansas ❤

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread

    @CosmopolitanCornbread

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @denisesale8053
    @denisesale8053 Жыл бұрын

    Even a new puppy…my life. What lovely words. May your home be blessed