8 kids in our family. By the time we were 7 we all received a laundry basket, were trained in the use of the washer/dryer and laundry soap. We did our laundry from that day forward! :) To this day, my five brother's do laundry...they each have a very happy spouse and their kids do their own laundry.

3 and a half years ago was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. I have learned to live my life to the fullest. Letting little stresses go and cherishing all the small things in life ❤️ I have a positive outlook on life now 😊

@digarcia1890

4 жыл бұрын

God has given you time. Bless you sweet sister and look up to Him for He loves you more than you know

@AmericanPride1234

4 жыл бұрын

April Alexander I hope you beat cancer. That’s sad to read your comment. 3-4-20

@debstephenson6573

4 жыл бұрын

May the Lord of glory bless you, drawing closer to Him each day. Prayers for you and peace and comfort! 🙏🏻♥️🤍♥️

@joshuaa3075

4 жыл бұрын

o you use high dose intravenous vitamin C to combat cancer? See an article on Science Daily titled: "Benefits of high-dose vitamin C for ovarian cancer patients" concerning a study by University of Kansas Cancer Center. Also another doctor gave the formula of intravenous C, stating it is 1 to 1.5 grams of C per kilogram of body weight. he also stated that giving the intravenous C 2 or 3 hours after chemo will do a great deal to combat cancer.

@hal55984

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you are doing much better 💖 Praise be to God 💖

My husband left his second job when I was hospitalized during my last pregnancy. I lost my daughter’s twin and the pregnancy was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. After my c-section went bad, my two girls (1 yr old and 5 weeks old) developed RSV and were hospitalized. At that point, my husband decided to stay home permanently. Now 14 months later, my husband is working on his doctorate and working from home to help us and support me. We don’t make much right now but this is just a phase that will pass.

@IamBrendaMarie

4 жыл бұрын

Hugs and kisses to you Rebekah and to your family

@tschandraheinze1680

4 жыл бұрын

God Bless you your girls and husband! What a beautiful story. That's what life is really about we are lucky to find that person and have babies and blessed with great people. Sending loves from Anchorage Alaska Tschandra Heinze

@rebekahwoods2447

4 жыл бұрын

M Detlef I am so sorry. RSV is a serious respiratory virus that young children get. My middle daughter has underdeveloped lungs and has battled it bad. My youngest developed it at 5 weeks old and was hospitalized for a week on forced oxygen. My middle and youngest daughter have really had a hard time with RSV since January 2019.

@Merloc909

4 жыл бұрын

@M Detlef Really?? come on, you could have easily googled that. The only way that can be excused is, if you are not internet savvy, which i doubt since you are here on youtube writing comments. Lets improve the tone and watch what we type eh?

@juniorantonio2614

3 жыл бұрын

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo😖

I have something that really changed my family’s life years ago... my older brother by 3 mins had juvenile diabetes at age of 8 and he was off and on sick our whole life’s. And I felt very guilty about being healthy my whole life. So I’m saying when we were 30ish he was deathly sick and needed a kidney transplant so I talked to my husband and asked him if we can sell our home to cover most of my brother transplant ( his insurance didn’t cover it or not all of it). So we did we sold our home of 6 years and with all the equity we helped my brother cover his transplant. We had to start all over we moved into my dads house for a year and then re bought the house Were in now. But it was life changing and never thought we’d get through it but we did. With 3 kids under 4 years old we just went for it. And my brother lived about 15 years with his new kidney but passed away a few years ago. But ppl ask me if I’d do it again and I say yes. For my twin to have more happy years. I’d move into a studio for him

This part of your story I had never heard. I admire You Bert & Jessica for having the courage to start a business from scratch while also having a brand new family of 5! You have come so far in a short amount of time, I would be so afraid of failing. I was fortunate that the company I worked for was a solid mobile Hydraulics company, and I got to retire from there after 44.5 years of service! Now i just watch Somers In Alaska, and a lot of other YT vloggers to pass away time. Thank You SO MUCH for sharing your family with all of us! 😇😇😇😇😇❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I went to Uganda in 2012 for three weeks at 17/18, it changed my life my family (hubby and two young boys) are moving to Tanzania as full time missionaries in June of this year. It’s amazing how God changes the desires of your heart into what He has planned for you.

I graduated college in the great Recession around D.C. there were NO full time jobs for newbies like me. So I moved from VA to Utah with a buddhist group I didnt know paying for it. It was the hardest, scariest, best decision I made. Since then I have a full time job. A car. Two cats. Freedom. Happiness. And self discovery.

One of the reasons my husband and I moved back to Alaska was to start our own business. He’s worked as a marine mechanic for over 22 years and run other people’s shops in Texas. We just thought it was time to do for ourselves. Alaska provides a tremendous opportunity to do that. We’ll be opening next month and couldn’t be happier!!!

I just found your videos today, and man am I obsessed. I have talked about moving to Alaska before with my husband, but even I thought it was crazy until finding your family and your vlogs. We have taken multiple major steps, knowing that as long as we are together, everything will be fine.

Honestly all your kids are fantastic but Audrey just floors me with her intelligence, compassion, kindness, & maturity. Not only do I think you both are fantastic parents & role models but Audrey is a phenomenal big sister that sets an example for Evelynn & Garrett. I'm sure you are both incredibly proud of her. She is also becoming an awesome young vlogger. Much love to your family & thank you for the opportunity to see a glimpse of life in Alaska! ❤

Hubby got laid off last year. Made us take a hard look at where we were WASTING money because we were too busy to look. Honestly, best thing that ever happened to us.

In 2012 I was let go and two weeks later I was at my last paycheck I was desperate and called an industry friend who recommended some companies. I called my current company looking for sales job, my current boss he just hired one and did not need me, I begged to send him my resume and he allowed me to email him. That night the person who held my current position quit and my boss called me right away and couple days later was hired. Been there 8 years and can only explain how it happened to Gods intervention and plan. Make a great living and am so blessed to have this job. Thank you for sharing this video.

I had dreams of going to beauty school all throughout high school and had plans to go the January following my graduation. Well, a few months before my parents got evicted from my childhood home and we moved. Shortly afterwards my mom was in two car accidents from a seizure and lost her license. After that life the way I knew it changed forever. My mom had 3-5 seizures every week and about every two weeks we ended up in the emergency room as a result of her hitting her head. I made the decision to put a hold on going until my mom got better and then my grandparents health declined so I became the main caretaker for my mom and grandparents for about 8 years, my grandpa passed away and my moms health started to improve so I started attending classes at a community college and now I have an accounting degree and never went to beauty school. Because of my experiences it caused me to appreciate and value my family and I would never take those years back for anything because it taught me so much of what Gods purpose was in my life.

@irenedavo3768

4 жыл бұрын

Marieh wow!

@Catsmeow90

4 жыл бұрын

🌹🌹🌹 a truly inspirational story. God bless you for the love you have unselfishly given to your family. I hope that your life is now giving you everything back which you deserve.

@IamBrendaMarie

4 жыл бұрын

Hugs and kisses Marieh

@maryannedelaney

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you!

2010 open heart surgery! Been fighting back ever since! Today I am vertical n motivated to hunt n fish n be with my" family" as often n as much as I can!! Thanks to the Creator for these gifts! Good video! Thanks!

I love your story about how you started your business and how much your hubby did to help during your pregnancy. Your family is beautiful! It's nice too see a family so close🥰

Such amazing and caring stories here, makes me realize i can cope with change and see the positive and meaning potential that comes from it. Somers in Alaska you are so inspiring 💛

Love hearing stories about how you got to where you are now❤

Remarkable story. Thank you for sharing. Starting your business is inspirational on so many levels.

Always love seeing your videos guys! Love you❤️❤️

You took a leap of faith and look at your legacy now......and still growing. Congratulations

Totally 8 year ago i found the courage to speak out. It changed my life and those around me forever. It's caused a lot of hurt and a lot of personal turmoil but after "he" was sentenced to prison i found it was worth it in most aspects. We're all still fighting our fights and that day has changed all our lives forever. I suffer with mental health and physical health and i would love to start my own business but i just don't have the concentration todo so yet.... ! i'm in my 40's now and every day is a battle.

We were stationed at Eielson in 1988 and loved it. My son was born at Ft Wainwright. Best experience and friendliest people ❤

This is super random and low key kinda stalker-ish, but the farmhouse sink y'all have is my goals!! I love those deep sinks lol

I needed a smile tonight. Thank uou!

That's a beautiful first home. Always enjoy watching you remembering and getting nostalgic especially with the kids. Thank you for sharing. Love from the warm island of Guam 🌴 🏝️ USA.

Love your content! Your positivity is infectious! :) Would love to see more homeschool stuff too

You guys are awesome ! Hardworking, kind, and sweet

Just goes to show, you can start a business without a college education and you can still be a very smart person too!!

This story is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

Hi guys I really appreciate your videos because I am moving to Alaska soon! And y'all have a lot of great advice and tips, thanks for sharing.

I left my draining corporate job to be a stay at home aunt to my amazing two nieces. I can not have children so being able to “raise” a child from the day she came home for two and a half years is a blessing. My husband also passed away last July and this allows me to keep a connection with his side of the family. ❤️❤️

Tomorrow will be my last day with a company that I have worked with for 21 years. There were changes being made that was not convenient for my disability. I am hard of hearing. But I am hoping that God will turn this into a blessing

@missymurphy2444

4 жыл бұрын

M Detlef, they eliminated my position. And I do have another part time job. Hope that clarified this for you.

I love how you did what you needed to start your business. My husband and I did the same when we got married 8 years ago. We made a lot of sacrifices but it has been completely worth it for our family. Also, I need glasses too lol totally procrastinating that dr visit 😄

HG warriors unite! I've had it with all 4 pregnancies. I'm like you around 7 months I start to see some light but I still throw up every day until the baby is removed from me! Lol. It's hard and life changing. I love that little rental house! So cute!!

I went on vacation for a week, came back and gave my notice and retired two weeks later! It was life changing for me. I had worked so hard all my life and I had a friend that had just died at 58. He never got to retire. I knew at that point I was going to enjoy my retirement for as long as I could.

11 years ago this May, my husband passed away from angiosarcoma, which is a very rare form of cancer. Never thought my life would turn out the way it has!! I miss him everyday, but I know hes still with me and our kiddos!

@agnesskibicka

4 жыл бұрын

@Mary ♥ ♥ ♥

I was fired the same month my husband and I purchased our first home. He had just changed jobs a month prior and that changed his income enough so that he was able to support both of us, so much so that I was able to go back to school! It's been a full year now since then and we are both in much better positions and excited for 2020 to come!!!

My 28 yr old son was diagnosed with testicular cancer in September ... and he is staying positive and living life as stress free.... and taking life day by day ... life is to short !!!

As a single mom of two special needs children, thank you for helping ppl have a job. You just don’t know how hard it is to be there on a everyday basis but still work.

I had hyperemisis with two out of three of my children. I spent a good part of my pregnancies hospitalized on IV fluids. It’s a horrible illness to have. I wanted six children but I just couldn’t go through another pregnancy being so sick. My heart goes out to you. God bless you for having three babies.

I love this story. God sure does work in amazing ways. Right out of college I worked in county government for 16 years. I was at the point of being really burned out. I saw a posting for a receptionist in a senior living place. I applied and got the job. I was so excited. 3 weeks in they fired me saying "your not friendly enough, but the residents love you". I was floored. Called my mom and brother crying, had never been fired before. That was 3 years ago. I am now going back to school for Sign Language Interpreting. I am loving it. Could not be happier.

It's good to look back to far you come from God Bless everyone in the world

Have a great Week Somers Family😊😊I enjoy your channel.👍

Beautiful Story!!!! Love You, All!!!!!

Thank you for sharing how you started your business.

Respect all your efforts. Also, that you appreciate your old home

I absolutely love following y’all ❤️

Good for you Bert and Jessica...Well done!

Watch you guys whenever I want a taste of Alaska! My husband was born in north pole but raised in Anchorage. We now live in Texas and pray about one day moving back.

@carolynmedlock811

4 жыл бұрын

Priscilla Nieto same here.. Dad was stationed at Elmendorf in 1972..grew up and as time flew met my husband, he’s Mom had a brain aneurysm and we moved to Nevada in 2006...been trying for the past 14 years to move back home

@irenedavo3768

4 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Medlock 14 years!

@Raina907

4 жыл бұрын

Have you been up to visit? Maybe it’s time to make the move!!! I’m from Alaska and lived in Texas for the last 10 years... I brought my husband up 2 years ago (he’s lived his whole life in Texas) and let’s just say the rest is history. We originally thought we’d retire up here, but last year decide to just go for it and start over. Best decision ever!

@carolynmedlock811

4 жыл бұрын

Raina B we have heard stories about no don’t move back the crime, etc. but then we heard stories no everything is ok..if we can it most likely be either in the valley or up to Fbks

@Raina907

4 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Medlock . We live in the Valley, and there are some areas that have issues more than others. Most of the crime is theft and drugs.... but there are always “pockets” of crime in every city. The Valley is growing. It seems like a bigger deal up here because everyone knows everyone... figuratively speaking. Social media shaming is HUGE up here. We haven’t had issues where we are, as all my neighbors participate in knowing the comings and goings of everyone. We check up on each other and know when a vehicle or person doesn’t belong. We met most of our neighbors before we even bought the property!!! Hahaha!!! I’m not sure about Fairbanks, but maybe The Somers could enlighten us a bit. ;)

Such a sweet family

Hello from Ohio to my very favorite KZread family! We all love you guys! Blessings and hugs

That drive is beautiful countryside!! Thank you

I live in Colorado just so you know thanks again for making your videos!

@kerivandenbosch3375

3 жыл бұрын

I have cerebral palsy I’m using the voice thing on my phone so it spells it a little differently.🤟🏻

Such a sweet story. Happy engagement anniversary:)

Just wanted to share an idea. My friends have 3 children also. So they put in a washer and 2 driers. So there is no waiting for the drier between loads

Thanks for sharing your story. Beautiful family you have. G-d bless.

Such a adorable little home!!!!

Love seeing wee throw backs xx

Just love y’all !! Super family !!

I love watching your videos they make me really happy 💜💜❤❤

I get such a warm fuzzy feeling watching your videos 😉 2011 my husband and I sold up and started building our house on a lake. We moved in a year later and he passed away a couple of years after that. Now for me, the peace I feel overlooking the water and security I have knowing the house is mine is totally worth all the hard work - and living in a very small caravan while we built. 😊 Sorry to hear you're still feeling dizzy Jessica. Question: what does GRS stand for?

I'm sure people feel blessed to work for you... If more people was like you guys it would be a much better place 💙

When I went through my divorce, I decided to pack my life up and move up to DC to find a great job and live in a city I love. Best decision I ever made.

AWW love ya'll your story is beautiful

Two years ago, we moved from Cookeville, TN. Two days ago a tornado hit the town and did a lot of damage. 18 people have died at last count. Please pray for the people of Cookeville and Nashville. Lot of people hurting.

@shannonmiller9548

4 жыл бұрын

I have been reading about the tornadoes in Tennessee. There is so much death and devastation, it is Incomprehensible. Praying for everyone in Tennessee from here in Canada.

@digarcia1890

4 жыл бұрын

@@shannonmiller9548 bless you for caring in Canada.

@shannonmiller9548

4 жыл бұрын

@@MydNyteRayne So thankful that you and everyone around you remained safe.

Wow I too suffered the same with my one and only. And my dr decided to do surgery and remove my gallbladder and it worked. I became pregnant in July 04 and by surgery day, Oct 26th I had lost 12 lbs and just knew I was gonna lose her. I was 36 and it totally worked. She was born a month early and weighed 5 lbs 3 oz, 20 in long. She turned 15 on the 21st and I am amazed how blessed I am that God chose me for her mama. Blessings y'all!!

I love the backstory behind your business, God works all things for the good! We are doing a life changing decision this Spring! Bert's dad is selling our house and we're gonna build our home! ❤

You are in a pretty safe place!!!! Be thankful!!!

LOVE YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR CHANNEL. ....GOD'S JOY

Hello happy people I hope your weather is getting better there nice seeing your family take care

You must be an incredibly strong person to have gone through that during three pregnancies! I am 8 weeks pregnant with my first and the morning sickness is... it's a lot.

Who need a degree to start up a business, you have come a long way with your business and I am sure your family are proud of what you both have achieved. Am proud of you x

Hey Somers. Happy Wednesday. It is March right now. And don’t worry, I’m pretty sure that the temperature is going up. So again, stay safe and stay warm. Oh, and BTW, I hated when good people get canned from their jobs.

I did, I moved from nyc to Connecticut for work. I went into the suppermarket every week for a year and talking to the Deli clerk after I found out the person in the deli was my half brother. Then I met my father after 35 years.

Really looking very nice!!!!! Good job Pat

Your family are the dearest souls 😊

Your priorities are wonderful. Wish more employers would learn from your example!

I love your family!!

So good people! So inspiring ❤️

6 years ago, my husband decided to get out of the military, I was 8 months pregnant at the end of his enlistment and we had a 1 year old too... it was the scariest thing we've ever done. But now he is successful and we are happy and together!

Love watching

The glasses look so good on you girl❣️

Hey, been following your great family for awhile. I’m about to move to anchorage area. Been in south Louisiana all my life so it will be different . My brother moved there a year ago. I met an incredible native Alaskan lady when I visited last so I’m ready to get up there. Love seeing yalls adventures. Keep it up!

@SomersInAlaska

4 жыл бұрын

So exciting!!

Pretty cool going back to see your old house. Ahhh the memories! I went back to see the house we lived in from 75-79 in Youngstown, NY a hop skip n jump from Niagara Falls on a trip in 2016. Just drove by and reminisced. The tree we planted the day my brother Brian was brought home (April 1976) was still there, 40 years later. Incredible!

@irenedavo3768

4 жыл бұрын

Crazy Kev ❤️❤️❤️

I had HG as well. I threw up constantly for 7 months as well. After my son was born I had lost 45 pounds from my prepregnancy weight. My little guy was little for a boy. 6 pounds.

May God bless you and your family you guys deserve many blessings.

Woe that house looks sooo much bigger inside!

Ummm. YOU DESERVE BETTER! HAPPY TO HELP YOU) OUT BY SUPPORTING YOUR "CHANNEL". BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR LOVELY FAMILY! GOD BLESS!

Love your family you guys are awesome God bless😋😋❤️💜💜💙💙💜💜❤️

i’m sad i didn’t find your videos sooner. y’all seem so down to earth :-)

@SomersInAlaska

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for joining our KZread family!

Yes I have and let’s just say made me stronger in my faith

Once I turned over my life to God, life all fell into place through the years. I was terrible at doing life by myself. Learned all I have to do is follow my heart.

You guys are awesome 👏 and Thank you for sharing your lives with me I love Alaska but I can’t afford to live there right now plus I have Sarabel palsy so I don’t think the Lasko would be a good place for me plus it’s cold in the winter but I remember when we were visiting and we were in Denali national Park and storage snow it was late August at that time this was about 45 years ago but I hope you guys keep making videos because I enjoy watching them🤟🏻🖤🤍🤟🏻😁!

Yep, started a small company 9 years ago which wasn’t in my original life plan! eek! But SO glad I did!

Hi Guys, just watching this and I had to giggle to myself when you keep saying how small it is :) I'm in the UK and the majority of our houses are, well let's just say 'compact'. When I moved into my house over 30 years ago now the kitchen was incredibly small, it's a 3 bed semi and I have no idea how families managed. My neighbours up the road have 5 children so that's 7 living in this small area but it's not unusual. You guys are so luck with all the space you have, we just don't get that in our 'normal' family homes here. I love the house you are in now, it's gorgeous and the surrounding area. Have fun and all the best of wishes for Christmas and the New Year :)

I'm suffering from HG right now, my husband has had to take a lot of time off work to take me to the hospital this week. We have been considering starting up a plumbing business for a while, and hearing your story has helped us make the decision to go for it!! Thank you for sharing, love from Canada.

@SomersInAlaska

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow Emma! Stay strong:) this too shall pass. Look at each day as a battle and before long your precious baby will be in your arms:)

That’s amazing I wish more companies were family based and cared about their employees!!

Hello from Tennessee 👋 hope y'all have a wonderful Thursday. Stay blessed. Enjoyed the video as usual. (Dawn Jenkins)

I haven’t watched in a while, idk why I haven’t forgotten I just haven’t watched missed yall

So much happened in our world think u will have the most happiest kids ever .they can be kids. Love one other Cheers unalloyed makes me smile ❤️🙏