cross country ROAD TRIP with a 3 year old!

[@joydage4605]

The thing I loved the most about this video is Zander is in blissful enjoyment, not realizing the stress his parents are under with snow and bad roads....he just TRUSTS his daddy. Lesson for us to trust our FATHER. SO GLAD you had a safe trip!

[@pama.6410]

and be happy despite the circumstances.

[@sandygraetz5166]

So true X2

[@margaretbedwell58]

So well said Joy, I certainly don't have anything to add. I'm glad they made it safely.

[@margemidure5439]

Your son is a love.That’s because he is being raised right.God bless you all.

[@sueregan2782]

Zander’s unbridled joy at being home! Reminds me of “When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be,”

[@tinathomas4999]

Thankful you had a safe trip home. You have a precious lil family. God Bless and keep you all.

[@houndherder6982]

You are such a sweet family. Even in Nolan’s grief he was still tender with you and Zander. Zander always makes me smile because of his innocent, boundless joy! So happy that you made it safely home but just like life the road have it’s hills and valleys, snow and sun, flat and hills, straight and curves. Looking forward to no more tears and no more pain - oh what a day that will be!!!!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you. Yes, Nolan is a treasure... our hero (:

[@lestex1686]

Watching Zander sing Jesus loves me warmed my heart!! It was one of a few songs we played at our wedding 32years ago. Sorry for your loss. Glad you all made it home safely.

[@janetlovesjesus100]

It's great seeing life through the eyes of a child. Everything is an adventure. Hope your health is improving. Have a great weekend. 😘

[@kristinejackson5522]

And Jeanine you play these beautiful songs that bring me to tears. They are just beautiful as you are.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you

[@carolford371]

Our parents took all 6 of us kids long road trips in a 4 door Rambler car. We were little enough to fit 4 in the back seat and my little sister sat up front with my parents. She was in between. My father also hauled a pop up camper.

[@theMennoniteMom]

The good old days!

[@melanietaylor8584]

Watching Xander is such a joy!! Glad you made it home safe.

[@kleineroteHex]

The joys of that boy💓 Reminds me of becoming little children and enjoying our Father's love, care and protection. And He brought you safely home!

[@annaquiceno3740]

Thank you for sharing!! Your family is so amazing!!! Blessings!!! 💞

[@naydenaschlecht8572]

Zander is a delight he is a beautiful blessing

[@barbarakuhl1721]

So glad you all made it home safely. Xander did really good for a three year old! God bless you sweet family!

[@Anna-es9bs]

I am inviting you to come visit us, i live in mexico, we just don't have sombreros and donkeys, just cats and a pug and baseball caps, but we're in the Lord's army too.

[@rosiyoder458]

Love this🥰

[@kristinejackson5522]

Xander sure loves you both but there is a definite special bond between him & his daddy. Just so Godly & pure.

[@smokeytennessee3016]

That was a precious video. So many memories for me when you were singing the Lords Army”Mexico” I know it’s been hard for your family, praying for you all. Xander was sure excited to be in a hotel and Home 🏡

[@mlm7598]

This is so reminiscent of a trip we went on two years ago home to say goodbye to two brother in laws in four days time...a total shock. When you landed home and Zander was running around was so true of how we feel inside when we are finally HOME! My heart felt so sad for Nolan and what he has been through these past couple weeks and how landing home he was HOME but he had to let his father go Home to Our Father. As life goes we all grow and leave home and build our own life and our own HOMES...........so sad to turn back to have to say goodbye to his father.......has to be so difficult and such a void for him and all of you and now the worry for his mother. You are absolutely a miracle in action......handling all you did to get back alone in storms and hauling the camper alone and not feeling well all the while. You are a wonder woman to say the least. It is indeed a miracle what love can bring us through and we still wake to go another day of living the life we have chosen. You are so amazing and I know and can tell how Nolan appreciated your sacrifices and goodness in making that journey alone..........what a gift you are to your family and to your extended family. God will see us through everything if we just have the faith and trust in Him........He alone is the only power that can. I thank Him daily for the strengths He has given "all of us" His children! Very touching vlog and very emotional for me as well as those are the same highways we traveled in winter storms two years ago............... God bless you all

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thanks my friend for the encouragement.it was hard but as you say, Love is what helps get us through. Sounds like you had a real rough patch, I'm sorry. So difficult! Yes Nolan has much on his shoulders but he's doing well, all things considered. God bless you

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Zander is such a sweet happy little guy. I miss having little ones. I also miss having my sweet husband....15 years I've been alone. Well, not as lone but without him beside me, sharing our life. He's made heaven an even better place to be. ❤️

[@theMennoniteMom]

I'm sure you do! I can only imagine how lonely it can be without your other half. Hugs!

[@denisekorver2047]

Thanks so much for sharing this part of your journey home, my little ones & I enjoyed it! They enjoy it when Zander is in the video & they loved his singing & goofiness 🤣 I got a little teary eyed when you finally arrived at home, was SO HAPPY for you! Hope you have a great day!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you!

[@SmallWonda]

Aw, Jeannine, he was amazing! And Nolan was such a star hauling that camper in those ghastly conditions. Really enjoyed that road trip, I've not done one that far - do you remember how many miles? And I always reckon you don't say the worst is over until Valentine's is behind you - one of the worst snow storms we ever had in Chicago was one Valentine's when it took 5-hrs to get home (usually took 25mins!!) - and down here we can be in peak fire season, mid February - glad all was well.

[@mydailyreward2090]

I loved seeing him sing those adorable kids songs. Have you heard of Raffi? He was all I sang when I was a kid in the late 80s 😄😄 they are hilarious, cute songs for kids

[@theMennoniteMom]

I haven't! I may have to check him out (:

[@chiapasbound10]

Kansas feels never ending for sure 😂 So glad you guys made it home safe and sound. I’ve been praying for your family!

[@normanmiller1331]

Thanks for inviting us on your trip home. What a truly loving and wholesome family. God bless. Sandy

[@tonivoskanian7111]

What an absolute trooper Xander is! 🤗 hes such a sweetheart. That was a long journey home for you all. Now you are home safe and sound. God bless you all and watch over you 😘😘

[@sharibrandenburg523]

I laughed and laughed when you were in the Barron land of Kansas because that’s where I live! When my husband brought me to the land of no trees or water I thought I would never get used to it. It took me a while and a change of my attitude to see the beauty in the land. Ironically, now when I’m visiting a beautiful land of trees and water, I miss the open spaces! Great video as always. So glad it all went well and you are home safe and sound❣️You are one tough lady Janeen. I admire you so.

[@lisasmith4372]

God hears all we are to make a joyful noise thank Zander and yall for letting us tag along prayers

[@elisayager634]

Wonderful video! Glad you made it home safely. Zander is such a sweet little man. You and your husband are doing a great job raising him. And yes, it’s okay to let them stretch out in the seat to sleep! I did it with my two when they were little and they survived!

[@theMennoniteMom]

😉 thank you. Yes it's just cruel to make them sit in a car seat for 24 hours IMO

[@yvonneziemba8812]

Smiling over here 😊 this was such a sweet video 🥰 I love the love Nolan has for you Xander 😊 thank you for sharing this video with us❤️

[@juliebowers550]

Such a sweet family!! So sorry about the passing of Nolan s dad!! God Bless

[@sheridanca]

Your music on every video is so peaceful and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for sharing👍. Glad to see you and family make it home safely.. God bless you three💖

[@missyholz]

So happy you all made it home safe and sound! You can tell Zander is so happy to be home, which I'm sure is a feeling you all share. God's blessings be with you all!!

[@fredaollenburger1573]

Kansas girl here love your son!

[@beverleyhill1110]

Home is always a very welcoming place to be! Welcome home sweet little family! Thank you for sharing your journey with us all and may your blessings be many as you build your home on the solid Rock!

[@robertadunn1572]

hello there my sweet friend!! Was so excited to see this video come up!! I am so Thankful you all made it home safe and sound! I was praying for all of the people that were in those accidents that they are ok, so terrible to see that .My parents had asked my husband and I to go to Florida with them years ago around Christmas time, we went down in my parents conversion van, tight corners for sure, when we got down to the border of Florida it was snowing, Yes snowing and my mom took a picture of me and my hubby by the sign that said 'Welcome to Florida The Sunshine state!" it was funny, but we had stopped at a camping ground because they don't know what to do as far as the roads go , so we stayed in the van, my parents in their converted bed and my hubby and I on the floor with sleeping bags, not the best sleeping at all, well when we got up in the morning there was 6 inches on the ground and the people that ran the camp ground said :Isn't this Great?" and my father said "NO WE ARE TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM THIS STUFF!" So when we left the guy said don't you want to stay another night until they get the roads cleared more, and my Dad said Nope we come from where it snows alot more the this, It was awful there were people actually throwing sand on the road ways ,because they don't have enough equipment to handle the snow, there were campers along the highway in flames and no tracks going in or out of the campers and we saw three like that and many accidents, we prayed for us and for those that may have parished in those fires. So sad, That was over 25 years ago and I can still see those scenes in my head. But I am so Happy you guys made it and I was singing with you guys!LOL! I don't think the neighbor's dogs liked my so called singing as I was singing pretty loud and our windows are open ,but it is so windy today as you probably know, Give Xander hugs and kisses for me, I so Love your music in your videos as well. I continue to pray for you all everyday. Hugs from Ephrata!!

[@theMennoniteMom]

It is windy today! Lol. Wow that sounds like quite the adventure! And whoever heard of FL getting that much snow! So much for the sunshine state! Ha ha

[@tammynorris3093]

Xander, you are so wonderfully made, thank you so very much for your laughter 😍

[@sandrakayhayes5776]

Zander sure is a joy giver, and I was SO happy you weren't driving alone this time!!! So glad you made it home safely!!! What a beautiful family you are, and those songs made me smile, my "boys" are in their fifties, and those were songs they sang as young children!!! It was good to see that you were able to eat again and smile!!! God's Blessings on your precious family!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you! I was glad to have my family along too!

[@francesahrens1578]

I am SO HAPPY you’re all home safely!

[@KatTheTruth]

I can't believe Zander is only 3. He's so smart, verbally and emotionally.

[@lindafisher8441]

Just so glad you are all home safely...

[@sandidueckman1491]

So thankful you had your family for the drive home ❤️

[@jenniferknight1511]

Zander is about the cutest little boy ever!!

[@theMennoniteMom]

We love him (:

[@Cvitti]

Glad you got home safe and sound!🙏🏻

[@elizabethw4519]

Wow, Xander is an excellent trip taker!! Welcome home and thank you for sharing your trip home. I was hoping you would

[@marybethduke3263]

Thankful y'all made it home safely!

[@janiceyoder621]

Goodness. That had to be exhausting, driving all night! And those songs. My children listened to the same songs, sang along, and now all we hear is school program songs! They grow up fast.

[@agh10620]

I loved how excited nolan got at the end just to be home.

[@avrilduncan7901]

For a three year old he talks intelligently. Beeautigul family stay safe.

[@olbear9984]

God bless you and your wonderful family. Zander is great. Love, spoil when they are little. They grow up so fast. Our 5 al married with their own family's. Our big old home is so quiet. Well till the grands and greats get here. Scattered all over Fla. Even up to Georgia. 🐻😍

[@barbarar5578]

Glad yall made it home safely. Praying for your family. ❤

[@hcleaner]

What a lovely video! I enjoy watching your sweet family.

[@patrickmiles9954]

Welcome Home! Rest up.

[@maryloumarasco5464]

Your son is so adorable. I miss the time when my 2 sons were small. It goes by so quickly enjoy these years. GOD Bless

[@cherylknepp8894]

Oh Zander...you are so precious! Him noticing the coffee maker in the hotel room made me laugh.....

[@mariep6442]

Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@AGM-ts5bb]

May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. I love your channel and really appreciate you. Thank you for being so genuine.

[@wilmawagler5058]

Aw I could just feel how you felt getting home...we know all about those long grueling trips with our family spread out from East to West.

[@theMennoniteMom]

It is such a good feeling

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Wow what an amazing but scary drive home. God was certainly keeping you all safe. Nolan is such a great driver and Xander is so full of joy. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and great music. Blessings to you all 🙏🙏😘

[@ebgbjo2025]

What a trooper! I remember many very long road trips across the country with my son. We made some wonderful memories and had some of the best conversations, even when he was a toddler. I hope you will hold these memories from your road trip for a long time. The Red Lobster part killed me 🤣 I would have had to do rest of drive with windows down lol

[@theMennoniteMom]

🤣🤣 it was pretty strong

[@maryloufarnsworth8461]

So glad you made it home safely. This video is a fantastic metaphor for our journey through life. Sticking together, loving and looking out for each other. Putting your faith in the Lord and arriving home safely. Great, great, great job, Jeanine. God bless all of you.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you. It's so good to be home

[@1951kvk]

I was praying for your safe return home. Of course both you and Nolan are exhausted from the last push home and Zander has slept and is raring to go! What a cutie!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes we wanted to sleep but he was having none of that! Lol. Thanks for your prayers

[@marysimpson8457]

I had to smile as you drove through my home state of Kansas....nothing to see but fields, and more fields, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

[@onetiredmamabear9712]

Such a sweet little boy!! ❤️

[@TalesFromtheCraftRoom]

Kansas isn’t boring......only when you’re on I-70 probably lol. It’s more scenic on Hwy 400. Then you could have stopped by and visited me. ♥️

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes would love to see it when I'm not in the freeway

[@judyavants7387]

So glad that you got home safe.

[@karenhallbauer5722]

You got to experience the worst winter KS has had in a long time! We shut down school for a week and a half. I'm glad you made it through safely!

[@theMennoniteMom]

That's crazy!

[@Stoffmonster467]

A very long trip. Good that you all came home healthy and without damages. Hopefully no other people have been hurt in these accidents. We had been in Denver on our USA trip, and in Salt Lake City, the onliest area we have seen nice gardens. I'm speaking for our impressions on that trip, not for every corner of the USA.

[@esthershaum9388]

Jeanine, thank you so much for allowing us a little peak into your life. It was so good to see the out west scenery. It made me think about wat an amazing God we serve that holds everything together. I hope & pray that u will heal both physically & emotionally for all that has happened. May you feel God by yourside carrying you & leading you. Thank you also sharing Xander's laughter & energy w us all. How innocent that age is! GOD'S Blessings

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes God has the whole world in His hands! What a mighty God we serve

[@HannahMitchell-Art]

An amazing example of fantastic patient parenting! Was madly converting your temperatures to Celsius... -16!!! Yikes! And all the overturned cars and trucks, far out that is freaky. Makes way more sense now why Americans have such huge cars. You are a great story teller Janine, thank you for all your lessons. You’re teaching me every video how to be a better Christian, after being away from the church for many years

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes. We Americans and our Fahrenheit lol. It was cold. I'm glad we can be a blessing in some way

[@shirleykinney3777]

No place like home!! Glad to see you make it safely!! God is so good!

[@elenapeters4174]

Such a blessing your family. Have a nice weekend

[@karinmarsi-williams8510]

So happy to see you back safely, you have a beautiful home..God bless 😄

[@somersetflower]

I have loved watching your trip and the obvious love between Nolan and yourself and beautiful boy. Such a strong and supportive partnership. No wonder Xander is such a blessing. With thanks and all best love for the Easter season. Janice ( UK) x By the way so cute " look ! up and downs stuff! " and parking his two little shoes under the desk. Got to love him. Yes - Jesus loves him !🎶🎶 The house sure looked good but I could smell the seafood !🦀🦐🦑

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you... we are blessed. Yes Xander calls all gyms "up downs" lol

[@jules4Him]

Sheweeee! That sure brought back a lot of memories for me. I was almost as excited as you guys to arrive back to your beautiful new home! What a journey and how the Lord protected you all. Yes, Jesus loves us.....Xander tells us so!

[@jackiea3222]

So happy you are safe at home

[@fa__ti]

good job family, nice video I have enjoyed the snow, I am glad that everything went very well to your home. greetings from Spain..

[@kathylezcano8793]

Hi JEANNINE i’m glad y’all made it home safe XANDER brings joy to my heart he’s a sweetest young man and the love that I see between you and your husband is beautiful you all are wonderful parents you’re looking really good it looks like you’re feeling better and again I’m sorry for your loss I love the music and I love that song yes Jesus loves me remind me when I was a child I can’t wait for the next video many blessings to you all the Lord be with y’all your friend Kathy

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you Kathy. I'm happiest when I'm with my family. (:

[@vickiesinclair7980]

So glad you all got home safely. My favorite part is Zander singing Jesus Love Me. So glad and grateful he does love us all

[@mishloud4215]

I liked this road trip!!

[@wychefamily3454]

You must have come through Columbus, Ohio :)

[@sherry1253]

Your videos always make me feel some kinda over whelming emotion these days-but your editing-your editing is perfection. Great videos!!!!!

[@theMennoniteMom]

Thank you!

[@mamamode1312]

Just timing in hoping your flare is subsiding. I'm in my own IBS flare.

[@theMennoniteMom]

I'm so sorry. Hope you're out of it. I'm still struggling to get out of mine. It's a really bad one this round, turns its nose up at everything I try. Lol

[@mamamode1312]

@@theMennoniteMom life in this world is what I keep telling myself. There's a better Home awaiting in the Sky. IBS is like digestive system having a tantrum is how I explained to a friend of mine just today. I mean even the professionals named it Irritable. So, tantrum just seemed an appropriate short cut answer.

[@Noah4evaa]

Where was the coffee shop where there was no mask in sight?❤️ love it!! Beautiful vlog!

[@theMennoniteMom]

It was a small town in Colorado. Quite refreshing (:

[@mmcc5070]

I've never driven across Kansas but if it's anything like driving across north dakota I'm sure it sucks lol

[@averybell4273]

The happiness to get home and not in the middle of a renovation

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes!!!!!

[@grandmashomemade9204]

Seen your video and couldn't wait to click on it.......

[@normabg9724]

Larguísimo el viaje, hermosa familia... sigue peleando tú sanidad, Isaías 53:5 ya lo hizo por nosotros ,bendiciones en Cristo Jesús 🙏🏻💐

[@anitamarshall7528]

Love him singing Jesus loves me! Does anyone know who was singing the songs on voice over?

[@loulajohnson3429]

Sweet 💞🌺

[@steveorner7919]

What was that taco song called? Never heard of that.

[@theMennoniteMom]

Not sure. Just an addition to I'm in the Lord's Army

[@brendaandrezeywski7577]

Again, so sorry your Dad passed, but oh what a HOME coming he got in Heaven!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride🤗 🎶sing on little buddy🎶🎶

[@peppergrinder8947]

Xander is such a respectful little gentleman, you two are wonderful parents ❤️

[@teresah4972]

They sure are wonderful parents! Xander is a sweet, intelligent little boy. Nolan & Janine interact a lot with him; that's very apparent!

[@Mrs_Guac_and_Glock]

I have a sign by the front door that says "It's so good to be home!" Because no matter where you go, home is always the best ❤️

[@theMennoniteMom]

So true!

[@pjkz63]

Xander...he warms my heart so much❤️

[@jackiedalusio9572]

If we could only bottle Xander's energy! Love that little guy. GB

[@kathleengreen9660]

Xander is such a sweetheart. He was just so happy to be together as a family. I know it is hard for a little boy to sit still for too long. Bless his heart. Please pray for my son and his family as they are on their way home from the Carolinas Bach to Washington state. Please pray for my son’s brother in law. He was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer that gone to his lungs 2 weeks ago. His name is Brian. Thank you. I just love your family.God bless your family.❣️

[@theMennoniteMom]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Prayers! It's hard to go through these things

[@mariewood9239]

I’m so sorry to hear that I will keep all of you in my prayers!

[@robertadunn1572]

Kathleen you and your brother will be in my thoughts and prayers for Brian , it is not easy! hugs from Lancaster , Pa.

[@gailrhodes7771]

Praying for you and your family!!

[@frandemianczyk]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY HOME WITH ME JEANINE!!!! IT WAS WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU ALL TOGETHER!!!! XANDER HAD ME LAUGHING SO MUCH, I TRULY WAS BLESSED BY HIS EXUBERANT GIGGLES AND SINGING (AND I SANG RIGHT ALONG, LOL) I’M RECOVERING FROM CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY AND YOUR VIDEO IS SUCH A HAPPY, UPLIFTING ONE!!! SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU, NOLAN & XANDER 🥰❤️❌⭕️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@theMennoniteMom]

I hope you recover quickly! Glad xanders energy could brighten your day

[@TruckDriver2005]

@@theMennoniteMom I think Xander brightens everyone's day. He's such a sweet and happy little boy. You and Nolan are very blessed to be his parents.

[@linak7155]

Jeannine, hope ur back to eating regular meals again. Loved the trip! Oregon is a beautiful state w gr8 scenery ⛰ Kansas...🤫(not so much). For some reason I had though Xander had turned four! 🤔 Isn't his birthday this month?

[@theMennoniteMom]

Yes he just turned 4 (: so technically he was a month shy of 4

[@ebgbjo2025]

Happy belated 4th birthday to Xander!

[@michellerensburg2789]

Glad you made it home safely. I really enjoyed "The Taco One" that you and Zander sang 😊 You have inspired my family and I to come up with a South African version 😉 Have a wonderful weekend!

[@theMennoniteMom]

You need to! Let me know what it is! (:

[@susanmyers6375]

Very touching, sweet video. I'm glad you are home. 2 Corinthians 1 : 3 -4

[@sandygraetz5166]

I just love your video and all the Zander footage! Thank you for sharing your sweet bundle of JOY!!!! So,pleased you made it home safe and hope that you managed to rest up and your tummy able to get better since mid Feb!