I'm a widow, 65 and downsizing from a 3 bedroom to a tiny 2 bedroom mobile home. I don't know how you did it, Elizabeth, with the flea markets and the Good Will, ALLLLLL that sorting!!! PLUS your stroke., and still have a smile on your face. I know it wasn't your strength alone. I have been praying for the Fathers' strength to get through this move with so little help. I pray he sends me tons. xoxo

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

7 жыл бұрын

I pray He will, also!

@thestraightroad305

5 жыл бұрын

Ms. Pillar Strength God bless you, sweetheart!

I was sitting in the dark in my little ugly bedroom crying and grieving for my big beautiful country home when I saw your thumb nail. I never watch anything tiny homes as I'm still so angry about down sizing 11 years ago but something made me click on your video, I'm so glad I did. I know I should be grateful we have a roof over our heads but I just can't get there. Thank you for sharing your story I can't tell you how much I needed a wakeup call. p.s I love how green it is where you live.

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

7 жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm glad we could be of some encouragement to you.

@anniesplace6724

6 жыл бұрын

Awwe I hope it's all getting better. I lost my country farm as well and through survival instincts I believe it keeps you moving foreward. I wish these videos were around back in the mortgage meltdown in the early mid 2000s. What great encouragement tiny house preppers have. Here u can see a future on thier videos.

@pama.6410

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry you are still suffering so. Does your bedroom have to be ugly? That might be a place to start.

@katiejon17

3 ай бұрын

I really hope that you have embraced where you are now! Please leave a reply and let us all know how you’re doing now.

Phew! That was quite an experience you both had. Needless to say, it would appear obvious that your faith in Jesus Christ helped immensely during your crisis. Philippians 4:11-13. Thank you for your insights.

You two are such an inspiration to so many people, Thank you for sharing! God Bless

Thank you for sharing your journey. This has been helpful; seeing how others, especially Christians, cope with & navigate thru hardship & loss, offers courage to others facing the same. Sometimes, we can become so myopic, that we wind up feeling like we're the only one experiencing these kinds of trials, until we hear what others have faced. Having gone from a 36yr marriage & 3acre/2400sf house with basement/4 car garbage/400sf art studio, down to 500sf Casita with a 1car garage 6yrs ago, then down to a 10x10 room & bathroom plus a 10x5ft storage rental a year ago, I'm now seriously planning to pare down & get rid of the storage unit contents, & considering car camping most of the year. After being diagnosed with Leukemia 2yrs ago, contracting Mono & Pleurisy this past January, ongoing health issues including sudden Retinal detachment 6wks ago with loss of vision, & consequently losing my job, yet not quite old enough for SS, I'm in financial ruin. Thankfully, I've got amazing friends who took me in, but there comes a point where one feels they've over stayed their welcome. I say all of this, to echo the process you've both gone thru, & are still going thru. I admire your fortitude & your attitude. "Whether in plenty, or in want, therein have I learned to be content." None of us knows what tomorrow may bring, & most of us do not realize that we're ALL just one step away from homeless no matter how well we've planned & saved. Yet however things may turn out, I know I can adjust, survive, & thrive; just as you are. It's amazing what we can do without when forced to, but making the choice to take it even further, is truly freedom. On the other hand, I certainly do not wish to downplay the difficulties, trials, trauma & heartache involved in the process. Those are very real & very difficult, as you have verbalized here, especially in older years when we've worked all our lives to have the security for our "Golden Years," & that is suddenly ripped away, but you two are a testimony that it can be done, & can be survived. Seeing life as having seasons, is definitely a very helpful way to view things. The fact that your marriage has not only survived, but is thriving after all of it, is an even greater testimony. This past May, I would've been married 38yrs; a new season indeed. My heart goes out to you both, yet I also rejoice with you for the joy of still having each other. May many blessings be yours, as your journey continues.

I love watching Tinyhouse Prepper. It lifts my spirits and and restored my belief that there are good people in this world! Praise God!

I love this video and We are in our mid 50s and my husband can't get rid of anything. So I told him I am getting a yurt or a tiny home, etc. and he can visit me between football and baseball season. lol Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

7 жыл бұрын

LOL

@Lauren-vd4qe

2 жыл бұрын

so what happened

I so enjoy your story. I have been downsizing since 2004. Moved in 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2019. I am finally at a 1600 Sq ft townhome. I think this is my last home. You really learn what you don't Need. Having very little storage keeps you from accumulating. Thank you for sharing your life!

As to downsizing, I asked my daughter what she wanted to keep when I am gone and it wasn't much. That said, rather than keep things only to have them donated to Goodwill when I'm gone, I am starting to process of selling things now so they will go in the hands of someone who will appreciate them. Things like china, Waterford crystal, and collectibles that I kept out of obligation and that my daughter feels no obligation to keep.

You guys are just a hoot! So much fun to be around. I feel like I am a guest in your home every time I watch one of your videos. Deborah just stopping by for a visit with Bill and Elizabeth. And you two are great host. I always leave with a smile on my face. This is probably one of your best videos yet. Touching, heartfelt and very interesting. My husband and I went through so much of what you guys did because of the crash of '08. He was a builder also. Please keep sharing with us all. Also, Elizabeth, your hair looks cute. Nice little cut. Thanks for sharing your lives with us all.

Thank you for your videos and sharing with us! You have changed my attitude about the way we live. We bought 5 acres of land years ago with a small tiny house on it and we bought an old mobile home and attached it to the tiny house. We were a family of 5. We could not afford to do much work on it because of debt . I also had a stroke and the medical bills stacked up. Now with all the kids gone and all the debt gone we can fix it up. I have almost felt ashamed of how we live and wanted a nice house but now I see how blessed we are to have this (some of the credit goes to you!) Anyway I am now 64 and I am constantly downsizing, it never ends! The heirlooms are the hardest to part with but I never regret getting rid of anything cause I tend to forget what I even got rid of! .Thank you for being here for us!

THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting a REAL story on here! So refreshing. I’m sorry for all the pain and sorrow you guys have endured to get where you are, but I commend you for the process and finding joy thru it all.

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, Bill & Elizabeth! It is encouraging. My husband and I are about the same ages as both of you, although we aren't moving, we are trying to downsize/declutter everything we've accumulated after being in our house for 19 years. Circumstances change over a lifetime together, and things you don't even think about happen, then suddenly it's all overwhelming. Ours has been dealing with the death of my parents and Mark's parents downsizing and moving to a retirement village in another state. You end up inheriting family heirlooms and/or dealing with the disposal or rehoming of your parents things. It's nice to see the phases you went through getting there and knowing there's a light at the end of the tunnel! :-)

Wow! What an amazing journey! It was heartbreaking the way things unfolded and I cannot imagine the trauma of everything you had to deal with! I know your faith played the biggest part in getting you through. He is our rock!😊 You know, have you two ever thought of writing a book? I really enjoyed your video on getting to know Elizabeth and I think your entire story leading up to this moment would be a fascinating read! Thank you for sharing😊 God Bless🙏

@dmbeau1

7 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Thank you for the lesson of Seasons. I've been through quite a few. Looking at it from your perspective, I realize that it is what life is about. Instead of one long season, I've had 18 three year seasons :D

Banksters came out pretty good. The quit lending money until they got everything they didn't work for back plus our tax money through the government. But in the end they are soul sucking losers and the rest of us are survivors who can find happiness no matter what, love watching your journey.

Thank you for sharing your story. You have been through so much and I admire how positive you are and how you have held on to your faith. I am sorry for the loss of your parents and all of the things that happened in your life. I love and enjoy your channel. I am not sure how I found you and know it was a divine blessing since I am going through the same things that you have. I lost my Mother to stage 4 cancer and my home and my job all due to medical and company acquisition. I am single and it has really strained my faith in everything. God Bless you

You guys are such a loving couple. Great video.

Earthly life sure is a challenge.

Such a great story. I sold a beautiful home I loved and downsized because I retired and needed to be debt free and I am. The greatest thing ever. The Lord will look out for you too like he has for me. Bills are the worst things to have and stuff you don't need is too. I have less and worry less even more. Thanks for telling your story. Prayers for you all. Happy days ahead.🤗

My husband and I just turned 60....and we are definitely in process of downsizing....wow...I so identify with that empty space wanting to be filled, and every time you try to empty it.....lol and behold it gets filled again!

I did enjoy this video a lot. I love your sense of humor, the two of you are so funny. As you know I totally know how it feels to down size. I would say, most of the stuff I did not have a hard time getting rid of. But there was things, with memories attached to, and they was the hardest things to let go of. But when you realize that memories are in your mind, not in your things. Then it gets easier. And you are right, after you feel lighter. Even now after a year in my 12 times 6 foot travel trailer I still find things that I don't need anymore. And I feel lighter every time. Thank you for your very nice video and for a nice time watching it. Life is good.

@californiateaherbal2491

7 жыл бұрын

Hello, Nomadic Dane..I found your channel because of Bill's video on it. My grandpa came from Oslo, Norway, and all family on my Dad's side are Norwegian. I see that laid-back Scandanavian ethos about you. :) Enjoy your 'nest'. :)

@cherriemckinstry131

6 жыл бұрын

I am finding that I can take pictures and view on my computer or a photo frame slide show and enjoy those items as well as owning them. I know loss also as well as downsizing and the adventure of life is what keeps us happy.

You both are such an inspiration. Your love and gratitude extending beyond circumstance helps give me peace in an ever changing world.

I downsized from an old Victorian to a single wide trailer....like you, challenging....and almost all of my yard is a great, productive garden...l love it all!

The curse of 2008! By the grace of God we were able to modify our mortgage and keep our house. I had two small strokes. It took me two years to be able to read again. I love your honesty! God is good.

Loved hearing your story. Thanks for sharing it. I am about to move into a tiny apartment for one. I have had to downsize each time I have moved, but this will be even more downsizing.

Thank you so much for this, it is very encouraging. I've been de-cluttering, down sizing, for several years. I've been in my house for 45 years and am staying in my house - but, I don't want to leave a total disaster for my daughter and grands. I too had to get rid of my books - that was very difficult because I had so many books. I gave many hundreds books to a charity. I did keep some because I just could not get rid of them. I've gone through crafting stuff, Christmas stuff, Tupperware. Some things are going to my daughter - especially the Tupperware, I don't cook for a big family anymore and my daughter does so she needed all that stuff. I don't decorate anymore for Christmas because my daughter has it at her house so I don't need that stuff anymore. So much stuff to get rid off because I don't live that life anymore. I have so much more to do - but I get tired and discouraged. Three days de-cluttering, 3 weeks reading a book - this is going to take forever. :-)

This is hat we are doing now too. I am 73 and Bill is 75. I still want to do things and I am interested in things, but I am not going to live for ever! I want to do this while I can make the decisions. Mercy, Lord help me. This video is a blessing, thank you. sister Jay

Wow, Bill is so talented and skilled to have actually built that house. I am amazed at the teamwork.

Thank you for sharing. Your story gives us so much strength.

I am binge watching my YOU TWO. Each time I do, I am amazed, inspired and grateful that you have decided to share your journey. This video in particular made me cry as I could so so relate to it. As my husband and have a similar story. It is like hearing "kin folk" articulate our financial and health crisis. YET the gratitude and memories as you over came are ALSO A PART OF THE JOURNEY. You two are like kindred spirits speading hope and love.

Hi, I have just found your channel. You have gone through a lot . I live in Greece, Rhodes and as you know the financial state of the country is really awful. I found myself frustrated at times and other times I try to be positive. You are an inspiration. Thank you so much. Hugs from Greece.

I am so sorry you had to loose your "forever " home you custom built yourself. But I am happy for you that you got through all the heartache of downsizing and are happy with your tiny house. God bless you both.

I can't even express to you two how much I enjoy your video's. Bill you steered me into my Grizzly and Elizabeth you and I are pretty much in the same boat with out "bodies and brain"......I was disabled in 1993 in a car accident that should have killed me but God had different plans for me. I now live alone in my own trailer due to "I married a man I was never evenly yoked with" and I have paid a price for that but God has been so very merciful with me. I just adore watching you two and your love and friendship just shines through and I also totally enjoy hearing about your life now and the past. Thank you......BOTH! God bless and you are in my prayers.

Lol, We are old, too. We are in the process of downsizing, selling the house, and moving into an RV, also. We have to change because of our finances, it is very frustrating. But my attitude is getting there. I have enjoyed your videos. I have had days that I get a lot done. Then there are days I cry going through old things. I take pics of some things, like sentimental cards, memorable gifts, and then get rid of them. Garage sale #1 was very successful, now getting ready for another one. You have given us some good ideas for the process. You really inspire us. You even found room for your keyboard, I’ve seen before, so I know there is hope for me to keep mine. You two are sweet. Thank you for doing your KZread channel.

I understand. I am 77 and have seen changes.

You guys are an inspiration and extremely talented. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I just love your site! Thank you for sharing your amazing story!

Another great video. Thank you for sharing pictures of your prior homes. I love Bill's enthusiasm about a "car in the house" - that's how I would feel too!

Thank you for sharing your story. I too was forced to downsize but due to divorce. So I'll remember this as I rebuild.

Maybe Elizabeth could start a channel reading stories. Her voice is so kind.

Oh my! You both are so lovely, full of grace. Thank you for sharing your powerful story!

Very nice work. On that shed! I hope you two keep up checking in with your viewers! God bless you and your family!

I’m binge watching and loving every minute of it! You two are so sincere and enlightening. Thank you!!

Thank you for sharing your journey with us, I have no doubt it will inspire and give guidance to others, as it has me!

You both are amazing! Your positive attitude and faith in G-d is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey!

Thank you for the encouragement. I am downsizing even more now to go into an efficiency apartment.

Thank you for your inspiring story. I have been with you since the beginning. You are a very special couple. Bless you

Y'all are such nice people..it does my heart good to watch you...❤️❤️❤️from Houston, Texas

God brought you to it and He will always bring you through it. Huggs

Wow what a story! God bless you, thanks for sharing.

I just want you to know how much my husband and I enjoy your videos. We are working toward drastically downsizing and finding a way to acquire a tiny home of any sort. Thanks so much for sharing your lives. I just love you both. God bless you

Beautiful video. And a totally beautiful lesson in how to live a good life. Thank you!!

My precious ,wise dear friends...Bill and Elizabeth,you will never know the way our God has/is using you and your lessons in my life...so thank you from my heart...bonnie

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

7 жыл бұрын

We're just so glad, and thank you for encouragement.

Wow, I learned a little bit more about you two! I love the homes!

Thank you for sharing your video I love hearing your downsizing story. I love the Bill built and Elizabeth drew up the plans! What a blessing that home must have been to you both with all those memories you have together👍👍👍☝️👏🏡

Thank you so much for sharing! I love your animation intro too. The two of of you seem like such a very loving couple. Bless you and your family.

Thank you for doing this...we are not moving, but definitely are feeling the weight of that "sucking vacuum...you help me make sense of where to get started on going through unnecessary stuff.....hope I can do it.

You both have been through so much, and I'm glad for you that you're getting through it all and sticking it out together. So many relationsships fsll apart over a lot less adversity than you have been through. You are a celebration of what relationships are all about. I wish you many more blessings to come, and thank you for sharing your story. Now I'll have to go watch all your videos since you started. Stay well! X

Very encouraging. I went through such a life change and am currently at the storage to new shead stage.

Yay almost to the Finals! Love your sweet stories. New memories to make.💕🌹

I respect and admire your resilience and adaptability. I have been a subscriber for some time, it is amazing how you had the strength to let go of the past and seize the future. God Bless

I love your videos. Thank you for being so open with your trial and especially giving God the praise! Look forward to seeing what's next!!!!😇😇😇

Thank you for this very interesting video. It took me 3 sittings to get through it, but I just finished! Very helpful and insightful. I just love you two wonderful people!

I just found your channel and spent most of the day yesterday following your journey, as I was quilting. I found it very inspiring as my hubby and I will be selling our big Victorian house in the spring and buying an RV to live in full time. We are just about the same age as you, and are now empty nesters. We have a LOT of downsizing to do so I appreciated your tips and honesty about the process. I especially liked your comment about enjoying each moment, as this will be our last Christmas in what we call "The Big House"! Love your channel! Love your great attitudes! God bless you guys!

I really appreciate your sincerity and humility.

I'm so inspired by you both. I love that you took your situation, that some might consider tragic, and you made it something beautiful. Your happiness is contagious! Karen

Wow..Thanks for sharing your story with us....Bill cant wait as tomorrow I get my thrive order......looking forward to trying out my goodies

I just found your channel, and it's almost exactly like the experience my husband and I had when we both lost our jobs. He lost his first and then I lost mine in 2012. We moved into a trailer home, about twice the size of yours, but had to pay cash for it and it took every penny we had saved. Like you, we didn't want a mortgage since we are about the same age as you both. He also had to build a shed for storage, and since our code limit is 120 SF, he's building a second one. We're lucky that our lot is big enough to allow it. Thank you for sharing your experiences and God Bless!

I'm a new subbie and currently binge watching all of your videos. You have a very interesting life to me and I really enjoyed this video on your down sizing process. Thank you so much for sharing.

@takayama1638

7 жыл бұрын

That's the truth, Kawana! I know their story is helping a lot of people. Me for one.

@EJBenko

7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the "family" Kawana .. Bill and Elizabeth are great people

@kawanamama6894

7 жыл бұрын

EJ Benko thank you

@LiveSimpleLiveFree

7 жыл бұрын

Welcome Kawana Mama.

@kawanamama6894

7 жыл бұрын

Tinyhouse Prepper thank you

Have only just discovered your YT video channel. You are an amazing couple. I like your analogy of life consisting of seasons, which run their course and move on. You certainly have had a testing time, and you have come through your trials stronger than ever. You are to be congratulated. I love your tiny house. Well done. Stay blessed and healthy.

You guys are awesome- thank you so much for sharing this 🙏

I can watch your videos all day. Great ideas and information all the time. The plus factor is watching you both interact seeing the love when you look at each other is heartwarming I tell everyone to watch.

I am in the process of having to do this....I am wanting to, but work full time. I am finding it hard to have the emotional and physical strength as I am 59 and a half. I desire to down size. I want to let go of things ...you have been an inspiration and encouragement for me to keep plugging away at it. Looking forward to letting go. God Bless you both as you seek God's wisdom and recognize his leading in your life. I am grateful that I stumbled upon your blog. I also am a quilter of many years and am in love with the bed quilt your sister made. Purple is my favorite color. Thank you again!

I am in a similar situation of having to get rid of most of my things. This video helped me a lot! Thank you for sharing

Good video! I enjoyed hearing about how you've come to live in a tiny trailer! Very interesting!

I am so sorry for your great loss! Love and blessings, Susan 😥

thank you Bill and Elizabeth for sharing you life experiences with us. Love you both 💖😘👍

I love you two and I love your videos. Thank you!

Thank you so much for the video I just watched. It is the video where you are driving to Maine to pick up Elizabeth. So great! Much love❤️🌸🌼😊

Thank you for sharing, you are both such inspirational people.

Thank you for this encouraging video - it's given me motivation. God bless you both.

Elizabeth, you have a wonderful voice. Thank you for sharing your story!

Thank you for this video. We too will be downsizing soon. It causes me anxiety, but your talking through it made me feel better.🌸

You both have been the most honest and sincere about your life changing experiences. I applaud you both on keeping your positive outlooks and humour through it all. We need more people like yourselves showing others how even thought the worst that life throws at you there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!

Thank You for sharing. Many blessings to you always.

Your story is so touching and so inspiring. I can't put into words how much it has helped me. Thank you so much for sharing it. God Bless!

Good job! I'd keep the tools too. Always needed at some point for repairs etc.. I think you both thought it out well, what's needed what could go. Love your attitude, so positive.

God bless you all. Love what your sister in Maine said about what a blessing you have to pick what you want from the burning home. Looking on the bright side is so important. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

I have just stumbled across your story by looking for a small wood stove. What an incredible Couple!! I have now subscribed and will be watching!! God Bless You Both!! And Thank You for Sharing!!! Much Love From Kentucky!!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful teaching information on how to downsize.

I really appreciate this video guys. I've never owned anything, but I have deeply enjoyed several seasons, as Elizabeth calls them. Thanks for this. It's been tough to watch sometimes, because I can only imagine the stress you must have gone through. What a journey.

Wow, I had no idea of your story. You are both wonderful people!

Bob and Elizabeth, I truly enjoyed your story, although some of it broke my heart, it was so inspirational. God have and will continue to bless you.

Thank you for sharing your journey,,,very inspirational.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience in downsizing. My wife and I are in the process of doing the same. It's been 2 years so far. I have designed a 32'x8.5' tiny home on wheels that we will begin construction on late this year. At the age of 50ish, lol. Bill I also have spent the majority of my life in construction and business ownership and so we will be tackling this project on our own. We became very aware of the reality that living a "normal" lifestyle was not going to afford us the ability to retire. "Ever." You both have greatly encouraged us in both our journey and our faith. I believe you are on the cutting edge of what many christians are being called to do, prior to the next financial event that I believe will make '08 look like a walk in the park. Keep on "crying out in the wilderness", until those around you gain "the ears to hear" the soundness of the message your sharing. Be encouraged stay strong. Yours In Christ, Shawn and Dana H.

Wow. Thanks for sharing that. I've been working on downsizing for years, too. God bless.

I was very moved by your life story, yet, what shone through was your obvious love for each other and incredible love and care for your family. I am in awe and so inspired by this video. Thank you so much for such honesty and for sharing. God Bless you both.

I just love you two,and God bless your hearts! My husband and I also live in a small house of 980 sq ft, but we have a lot of stuff. I am sort of a hoarder and I want to learn how you downsized and do it myself. Thank you for sharing and God bless you both!!

What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing