An Unexpected Surprise

We extended our stay in Springfield, IL to do something fun, and got a BIG surprise at the end!
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[@lindas8350]

You can order a wood & glass case on the internet that will preserve your flag. My brother has my Daddy's flag after he served in 2 wars. Congratulations and thanks for all the wonderful information.

[@rayworx]

I understand the emotion completely. I was there in Springfield in1974 riding my motorcycle cross country from San Diego around the country and back. Took 4 months and put a total of 14,000 miles. I criss-crossed a lot. If you want to feel the 'oh wow' effect you should go to Mt Vernon in Washington DC. Most of his house has been preserved or reproduced but there's on thing that left me speechless. Up in Martha's bedroom there's a stairway down. If I remember correctly it leads into the kitchen area. The hand rail is the original handrail. George Washington walked down these stairs and held on to THAT handrail. I was tingling all the way down the stairs.

[@ashleyfriedrich9856]

What a cool history homeschool lesson on the road.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Homeschool has been so awesome on the road!

[@ginnybullock9627]

Oh how wonderful of a gift that is. If it was me I would put it in a flag case documenting what and where the flag is from and have the certificate archively framed. That way it would be safe to be handed down through the generations. Also I would write the whole story out and have that and the certificate framed in a double frame. What a precious gift that was. Just my humble opinion. ;)

[@TheHollarHomestead]

I love that idea! We will probably do something like that for safe keeping.

[@bobbysbunny]

Aw, guys! That’s amazing! I’m totally tearing up.. ❤️🇺🇸

[@TheHollarHomestead]

I teared up again just editing it!

[@leroybrown7757]

.. what an amazing day... history is the hubby's JAM ....(our walls are lined with ALL sorts of artifacts.. civil war...and before up until 40's-50's era..in antique cash drawers...print drawers... original ball jars- the kind with the zinc & glass liners and lids with ceramic & glass doorknobs...& etc..)he has mental detected..and bottle dug for the past 35+years...I would love to be able to bring him there... 🇺🇸....it obviously was meant to be...such a sweet touching story.. congrats hollar fam

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

What a great experience for the boys as well, amazing what you learn from people when you have time unhurried.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

That is something I'm so thankful for on this trip. Just the time experience these things without being rushed.

[@cstump2005]

I was bawling by the end of this! So true though. It’s not always easy to remember to be grateful for what we have, whether it’s things or time, but it’s so important. Great message 💕 Also- how cool that you guys got the flag!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

I didn’t mean to make you cry!! It was amazing though. We are so thankful!

[@jimtaylorsr]

I know that the VA Hospital in Durham, NC has the Flag Cases and they are probably available at other VA Hospitals and Clinics. As a Combat Veteran I am thankful that your family was selected to receive this sacred gift. God Bless you all and hope you find the homestead of your dreams!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you so much for your service! I will check with a VA hospital, thanks!

[@HeartinessApproach]

Such an amazing experience and blessing. We call this a tender mercy.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

I love that! Yes, it was a tender mercy.

[@ashleyfriedrich9856]

That is probably the best souverior you could get. I would of cried too.

[@mitche499]

What a honor and now a family heirloom to pass down to other Hollar generations. Congratulations and God Bless. :-) PS: I teared up over this video, very touching.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

I am so thankful for this gift, I hope it lasts for many of our great great grand babies to see!

[@sue28877]

That is amazing!!!!! When you cross paths with people it is meant to be So many people can’t see that. I’m glad you went to that ceremony. I had no idea they did that. I want to see that At my dads funeral they did the gun salute and I still can hear it after all these years. I found you on White House on the Hill channel Now I’m going to follow you. You are doing everything right. God will guide you to the perfect homestead

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you so much Sue! I'm so glad to have you with us. ❤

[@paulrice1918]

Wow what a moment that must have been. Something you all will remember. Be sure to include the boys as it was presented to the family.

[@sharonvickery6155]

This is the most beautiful story i have heard in a a long time. Sharon ( Ireland)💖

[@cherilcooper289]

Yes Hollar family... God is in control! Loved the video! Y'all make me cry everytime I watch! But their happy tears!😢😢🙇🙇🙏🙋

[@KelliepbAclecticChannel]

I don't say much but always like you videos, but this touched me because as i homeschooled my children X3, we did civil war reenactment. what a beautiful honor, God bless Pastor Kellie

[@tammysarrazin7078]

i can quite understand this gentleman (stranger) talking to you from his heart i think thats why i like your videos seems to me both you have that open door policy but with talking you both seem willing to listen and learn from others so that they can open up to you hugssssss

[@emmettbohannan1217]

Outstanding, what an honor.....congratulations...

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you, we are so thankful.

[@markmortensen4341]

What a very cool moment‼️ I am blown away knowing you received that flag. Shows you never know what's coming your way in this life‼️ I'll mention this only because of the man you talked to with stage four cancer and I know that it's not the same as a human. But the other day our Mastiff Coco, who a week ago had her sixth birthday started limping on her right front leg. We thought she got hurt playing with it other dog. After ten days and no better, we took her to the vet and had an x-ray taken. Come to find out she has cancer in that leg and only had two weeks to two months to live! Like I said I know she isn't human but she is like a kid to us and it just goes to show you never know what this life will bring you. So live every day to the fullest and enjoy the happiness life brings‼️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Oh Mark I'm so sorry! You're so right, you never know what's coming. Enjoy your time with her!! ❤

[@faithevrlasting]

What a blessing this.gift is! Amazing grace bestowed on your family. Peace and love to the gemtleman you spoke about.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

It's something we'll treasure forever, the flag, and the experience.

[@stitchengramie]

So wonderful, a gift forever.

[@CreatingEssence]

I cried. What an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you for watching! Sorry to make you cry!

[@linne834]

What a blessing 💕🙏

[@ChickaWoofRanch]

Wow!!! That is awesome... such an honor.

[@mlr2263]

Awesome video. Made me cry. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Sorry to make you cry! ❤️

[@DaveSJS4ever]

We just subscribed. We watch God, Family and guns all the time! So we subscribed to your journey! We live in Sacramento, Ca! So you were not to far away from where you moved from! We are native Ca. And feel you about what’s happening here! We are older couple with children in your age group! So I feel for you having to leave family, but you have to do what is best for your children! I Home schooled my children! I know two of them appreciated it, the others not so much! I hope and pray that you find your new home and it will be a complete blessing for your family! Blessings and Smiles, Jan S 👍🙏

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you!! Glad to have you with us! ❤️

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

Beautiful!!!! Congrats 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌Blessed for sure!

[@shirk5294]

You have me tearing up s well! What a gift!! Amen! to God is in control! Amen! God bless you all :-)

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Aww don't cry too much!! ❤

[@homecomfortgranny744]

How cool!! You should also go to Gettysburg, PA. It is a real cool experience.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

That's on our list of places to see!

[@wanderlusthomesteaders2102]

Awesome !

[@timme9569]

What a wonderful surprise and Awesome story. I'm sending prayers for the gentleman you talked to. Hope you get to fly the flag in Ohio soon.

[@mls9455]

What a treasured memory with legacy gift for your children and future descendents ! Abraham Lincoln was one of our nation's finest Presidents,

[@TheHollarHomestead]

We are so thankful for it!

[@ladycat661]

Wow what a great surprise and beautiful ceremony what a great memory y'all will have so happy for y'all ,Thank you for sharing God Bless

[@TheHollarHomestead]

We will never forget it, that's for sure!

[@HollerGramma]

What a blessing for you as a family. And yes, God is in control, as we're just a' passing through.

[@MstresVampy]

A very humbling day ....makes you proud to be who you are and where you are now...another memorable moment for the books..wish could have gotten pictures to share..i think my first post to you guys was this is a priceless moment for you guys..

[@dawnsoldfashionedlife]

Our class (4th or 5th grade) went there for a field trip. Probably around 1980. Then a few years back I took my youngest daughter for a homeschool day. I was more in awe as an adult than I was as a child. The kitchen in Lincoln's home had me mesmerized. I think it was the wood burning stove. Must be the homesteader in me. I could live there. I'm glad you were able to take a piece of Illinois with you. I can't wait to see how you display it at your new homestead! Blessings- Dawn

[@cassityart7001]

Incredible connection. ❤️. A lesson of the value of a regular people across this nation.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

We have been so thankful for all the amazing "regular" people we have met on this journey. ❤

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Wow..what a wonderful experience. I would have cried to.

[@EricWhiteChooseGod1st]

I love that kind of stuff. We went to Gettysburg when I was a kid and it was so cool. Mock battles and all. That is neat to be able to have that part history. Both of Lincoln's and now of yours.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

We can't wait to get to Gettysburg. We just love all the history we are seeing across this country.

[@lauracastellanos7303]

That was so awesome!!

[@UncleHoss]

so cool! congrats yall!

[@CourageousJoy]

What an amazing story.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

My love and respect for you both has deepened immensely watching your reaction to the 'prize' you won.

[@jimmyappleton409]

Congratulations guys what a beautiful thing to happen I'm not from the U.S I'm from the U.K but I think a lot of the old values are being lost so to me that is just heart warming keep up the good work and God bless

[@TheHollarHomestead]

I agree, they are being lost! It was so amazing to be able to be apart of something so amazing.

[@ashleyfriedrich9856]

Love the end picture!

[@CindyWhopantsCarter3421]

Aww this made me cry, How wonderful a gift now Ben needs to build a flag case and a frame for the certificate to hang on your wall

[@johnganshow5536]

Very Cool!!!

[@eddymeyers3975]

What a great story.

[@leatherwoodland4605]

Found you all through Pratt Family Homestead love your channel. Stupid excited to be following your journey.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

This is the best comment ever!! Haha! So glad to have you with us. ❤

[@leatherwoodland4605]

The Hollar Homestead my dad was raised in the land of Lincoln so I have been to Lincoln's home and tomb several times. The tomb has such a hallowed and reverent feel to it that's hard to describe until you've been there. The flag is such a blessing.

[@sheshe2856]

That is so super awesome. Loving your journey.

[@rebeccal2771]

This is awesome! Enjoyed this video very much. I was born and raised in Illinois. I haven't been back there in years. I think I need to plan a trip.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

It's a beautiful state!

[@jimandmarsha]

What an honor. God bless!

[@carolkimbell5174]

You all are so special. I am so happy that you won the flag! ❤️

[@freedomhomesteadky]

So amazing, yes speechless.

[@RQ7BShadow]

What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you for watching it!

[@joyceslusser3148]

cool story!

[@scottfoss716]

Wow, that was so cool. congrats to you all.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you!

[@bm88880]

That’s really cool, historical information...wow!! Thanks for sharing this with us KZbinrs.👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️omg!!!! I just heard them say you got the flag !!!!! WOW!!!! Awesome gift!

[@NanaTrece9444]

Be sure to take them to a Joann's or some other professional framer and get the two items framed together.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

That's a good idea!

[@ericjohnson1008]

Y'all are awesome.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you! ❤

[@carmenarroyo9235]

It was meant to be!!

[@normamccomas9272]

such great history! and such an amazing honor!!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

It is definitely a moment we'll never forget.

[@joescott3393]

What a wonderful story. I am not even from the USA, I am from Canada and I was in tears when you were telling your story. Folk will just feel your emotion. I am so very happy for you. God Bless Joe

[@calikellyr]

THAT was AWESOME!! I'm sitting here in tears. Such a wonderful story that your children can share for years!! :) also, I've recently started watching your channel, and had no idea you were from Bakersfield!! Our grandparents migrated from OK, TX, and ARK and also settled in the central valley. Small world. Take care.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

That is a small world!! How cool.

[@jackywaldon359]

That was awesome!! It was meant to be that you received this flag it wasn't by chance or happens so. The gentleman that you spoke of that has cancer our heartfelt prayers for him. God is still in control he always has been and always will be. Your lives have been chartered by God just follow him. Peace peace wonderful peace, coming down from the father above; sweep over my spirit forever I pray, in fathomless billows of love.

[@TheHollarHomestead]

❤️ thank you.

[@ashleyfriedrich9856]

In your Missouri home 😉. Lol

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Haha, right!!

[@karencatalano4349]

The boys must of really loved this

[@TheHollarHomestead]

They thought it was amazing!

[@genesnyder2985]

I watched this morning and wanted to say something but no words I can’t imagine getting the flag on the first visit and it was kind of an after thought pretty amazing

[@TheHollarHomestead]

It was such a special moment. We didn't have words at the time either!

[@ashleyfriedrich9856]

Kaboom. 😂