I Have SO MUCH to Share with You! An update video on my crazy life & stressful year.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

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[@3smithey]

Thank you Nancy. You are so sweet. So cute with the jeans cuffed. They look amazing on you! I think of you often. Lots of love- Lisa

[@Employeeofthemonth7000]

Thanks so much, Nancy for answering my cuff jean question so thoroughly! I picked up,a pair of Paige denim and will try the wedge heels! The inseam is 32” which helps. Also, thank you for sharing your life with us. Please never forget that everyone is better for having you in their life. They are very fortunate.. xo Nancy

[@nancyannesunboxings]

You are too kind, Nancy! 💜 Thank you so much! I hope you saw my text across the screen about high-shaft booties. It was hot outside when I filmed. I didn't think fall! 🤣

[@maryannd3651]

I am glad to hear that you are taking steps to soothe yourself and manage your emotions. It has been way too much but your strength has helped those around you heal.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so much, Mary! I don't feel so strong many days.

[@BarbaraBraue]

You have been through so much Nancy Ann with a positive ending with all family. I don’t think that would have happened without prayers. So happy you reached out for prayer and with your faith. We have such a loving holy father.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Agreed! 💜 This all could have ended much worse than it did: Everyone is still alive. God is certainly developing my character this year!

[@jswansee674]

Thinking of you all during this rough time! I’ve had a pulmonary embolism so I know what you’ve been through! Life’s not always easy but we know God has our backs and will never fail us 🙏🏼✝️❤️

[@nancyannesunboxings]

That has been my comfort this entire time! His strength has carried me through. I am weak on my own!

[@dana9742]

Thanks for the update. I stayed through the end. I love how you brought the highs and lows so authentically. You be blessed!

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so much, Dana. 💜 I cut quite a lot out, believe it or not. But people can only handle so much detail about my crazy life. 🤪

[@dana9742]

@@nancyannesunboxings It has been quite a year for your family. I wondered if the update was somewhat therapeutic in itself. Telling how God has shown up for you over and over not only builds our faith, but also yours as you tell it.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

I'm sure it was! He's definitely using all of this to build my character!

[@cinnie2543]

What an incredible year. Talk about overload. I will pray for you the same thing I do for myself, that you can do the important things and not stress about the rest. Problem is that all of your challenges are important. God bless you with extra strength and patience with yourself that you are doing your best and that's all any of us can do. I'm so glad you have a good counselor. I've been blessed over the years with good ones when I needed some extra survival strategies.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so much for the prayers, Cinnie! 💜 "Do important things and not stress about the rest." That sounds SO good!

[@marykincheloe5215]

I am always happy to see you. I hope you are able to get everything done that you need to. I am happy to hear that your daughter is progressing well. I hope you get some time for you and your husband to just breathe. I will continue to pray for you and your family. ❤❤️

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so much, Mary! 💜 Those are awesome prayers and sound just perfect!!

[@justineclark5431]

You are an amazing lady!!! God bless you, and your entire family, Nancy Anne! P.S., You look beautiful! ❤

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Awe, thank you so much, Justine! 💜 Most days I don't feel very amazing, but I'll take it. 🥰

[@susanpunako8590]

Happy Sunday. Nancy ann you’re such a wonderful woman. You’re amazing. Such a long time of trials and tribulations for you and your family. But you are definitely on the right path to make sure you are doing well. I continue to pray and wait for you to make another update in the future Until then try to take one day at a time and see ya soon ❤

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so much, Susan! 💜 I'm truly not wonderful, but I love that you think I am! That warms my heart. 🥰

[@besshaile6456]

No my dear. You are not the jinx. Life happens. Sending so many prayers are flying your way

[@nancyannesunboxings]

I covet those prayers, Bess!

[@TinaHBeautifulJourney]

So good to hear all the updates. Continuing to pray.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so much, Tina! 💜 (I think I cut over 20 minutes out of this. I need to learn to talk less. 😁)

[@peggysuegiggles9383]

praying healing for your daughter. can see move in with you until she is well

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Unfortunately, that's not an option, Peggy. 💜 She needs to stay down there for appointments and, in the very near future, work. Thanks so very much for the prayers!!

[@maureendavidson8264]

Wow, you've all really had it tough for a while. I'll pray for a shower of blessings to head your way. 🙏 Yep. here to the end.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

You don't know how much that means to me, Maureen! 💜 Thank you!!

[@annlange8575]

Just hugs and love and prayers, always my friend. ❤

[@nancyannesunboxings]

I know you are always praying for us. 💜 I can't tell you how much meant to me that you came down when Sam first went home.

[@petratuccino717]

Sending prayers, love and blessings to you and yours ❤❤❤

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thanks so much, Petra! 💜

[@BCsells]

Hi Nancy Anne, Wow, you and your family have been through a lot!!! I didn't know BJ had surgery. I hope he is doing well. I'm so glad to hear Alex is doing so well. Take care of yourself; your family will always need you!! Hugs!

[@nancyannesunboxings]

BJ is doing great, Barbara! 💜 His surgery was on his foot and has healed perfectly. He's so much more comfortable! Just about the time I start feeling sorry for myself, I hear about someone who has it so much worse. That puts it into perspective!

[@JoB-7]

What a struggle you are going through! There are moments like this it seems the hardest life events are thrown at us all at the same time. We are stronger then we think! It’s very wise to seek for help emotionally. Sending a big hug from Canada xxx

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you, Jo! 💜 I actually feel very blessed that things (kind of) took turns. The biggest crisis of one thing was past when the next came up. It's made it more manageable. 🙂

[@JoB-7]

@@nancyannesunboxings you were missed while off KZbin! So happy you are back xxx

[@maryprentice7207]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Blinggirl]

Nancy Anne me too! Back in Nov found out we needed to move. Was living next door to my mom for 10 yrs. Not only us but my hubby said to me your mom has to move in with us God told him. The rental we lived was a duplex. My daughter came over after being in a residential for 9 months. My mom has autism and intellectual disability as well. We found a home over 2000 square feet, but with my mom here alot of challenges. She was falling etc on top of this I found out I am prediabetic and have to get my cholesterol lowered. I have to say wait a minute that is not my thought and cast down those wrong thoughts. Fear tries to grip me alot. I am going through my changes so much fun. But say this God lifts me because He loves me. And He delivers me because He delights in me. And everytime He lifts me I am overcoming. Its going to be alright. Just breathe and cast all the emotion and cares on Him. Gods got you and your family. I have to daily cast wrong thinking down. Love you sweet friend❤if you ever need to talk I am here.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

What good advice, Barbara! That type of thinking really is something we have to fight actively against. I'm sorry for all the changes and challenges you are experiencing. Sometimes, I ask God, "Why?" But then I realized He us using all of this, whether God-inspired or not, to develop my faith, build my character and make me more like Him.

[@Blinggirl]

@@nancyannesunboxings amen😘

[@3smithey]

Nancy, I knew all of this, but hearing you talk about everything was so hard. I am so sorry. I know how much you love your huge family! Nancy, rebuke the thought that if someone is close to you-something bad will happen to them. That is not from God. You are amazing! You know during these times of hardship the enemy will start taping us on our shoulder! Tell him where to go!!😆 I am thrilled to hear you joined a gym while in Kentucky. You look fantastic. Life is so hard sometimes. We have talked about faith and what it means to us, and I know you trust that God is in control. Its still hard though! I didn't know you had a go fund me up? Shoot. I look forward to chatting soon. I hope fall is beautiful in Kentucky😆 So happy about Ruger!!!🙌

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Hey Lisa! 💜 I don't think I posted the GoFundMe link on my channel, but I did mention it in updates. Several emailed, asking for the link. I'm so grateful that on top of everything else, Ruger did not need surgery. And you are right: those doubting thoughts are not God-originated. It's spiritual warfare. Thanks for the wisdom! 🥰

[@marianne57]

Mommas will always worry but God gives us strength. I many times cry in silence in the bathroom and I know God hears me as I wake in the morning and start all over. I’m sending you lots of hugs and love. Your year has been tough. Please know we are all here for you whenever you want to talk. ❤️🙏🤗

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Awe, thank you, Marianne. 💜 Thank God for the privacy of a bathroom and the noise of shower water, eh?

[@marianne57]

@@nancyannesunboxings YES conceals everything even when we choose to sing.

[@dianeschenkelberg8270]

I kind of knew of your family's issues, but good to have a synopsis pulling it all together. Prayers for you and your family and the rest of 2024 is "uneventful". Boring would be good (and welcome), right?

[@nancyannesunboxings]

YES, Diane! 💜 As boring as possible would be awesome! This year has had far too much excitement.

[@ritastarnes3548]

Gosh Nancy Anne you have had such an emotional roller coaster for months. You are a strong woman and God is on your side. I am a worrier as well. Just my nature. I have taken care of so many family members and there was always one who didn't care for what I was doing. I asked them what I could have done different, but they never had an answer. Prayers that everything is back on track and you can take care of you. You are the glue that holds all together. Glad to hear Alex is progressing in her therapy. So happy that Ruger didn't need surgery. Take care and prayers still coming. I have Covid, yuck so I'm down for awhile. Love and hugs!!

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so much for the prayers, Rita! 💜 And now you have mine that you get over Covid quickly. Yuck! This year certainly has done a lot to develop my character! And yes, there's always one. Over the years, I've learned not to judge unless I've been there. And rarely have I been there. It puts my head in a more peaceful mindset. I pray the same for them.

[@sheilahall7588]

Prayers for you and your family. 🙏🏻

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you, Sheila! 💜

[@dianeocumpaugh6719]

I stayed to the end. I feel you have done your best during this stressful time. Wow what a year. You deserve some good happy time - with no illness or injuries!

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Wow! Thanks for watching the whole thing. 💜 You're long-suffering. 🤣 I am praying for a happy time...... for all of us! It's been hardest on Alex. I want to see life return to normal for her most, I think.

[@catche85]

Welcome back Nancy! ❤

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you! 💜 It's good to be back for a bit. How's your sourdough? 🤣

[@catche85]

​@nancyannesunboxings it's going well! Have missed your unboxings and scoring! Looking forward to them again.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

@@catche85 When I do get back that will likely be where I put most of my focus. It holds the most potential for a supplemental income.

[@catche85]

@@nancyannesunboxings That's awesome!! I recently *almost* did a decent wheat sheaf haha. So I definitely need the tutorials!

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Practice will get you there! Lots of ittle quick slashes leaning WAY toward the tip of the stalk. Skip the line up the middle at first - too deep & it splits wide apart.

[@CarolynandherClothes]

Wow…you definitely had a lot this year. Hugs, hoping things calm down.

[@CarolynandherClothes]

On a side note…see what benefits Sam has through the VA. My friend gets a visiting nurse for her husband when she needs to be away.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Sam doesn't need that, thankfully, but we DID get a stair riser so he doesn't get stuck in the basement again (can't remember if you watched my last "get ready with me"), and a "help I can't get up" button. Thankfully, it arrived before Alex's stroke! And my psychiatrist is also free with my VA benefits. So grateful!!

[@CarolynandherClothes]

@@nancyannesunboxings glad you are also getting mental health! So important!

[@nancyannesunboxings]

@CarolynandherClothes Absolutely! Like I said in the video, I'll be seeing if I can go back again once I'm moved permanently back home.

[@AdyWeinstein]

Lord bless you, your family and your pup! Sending prayers, strength and hugs.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you so very much, Ady! 💜

[@rhondachapman7136]

Oh, Nancy Anne! What a year you’ve had! Praise Him who has sustained you and brought your husband and daughter through. I believe He Is doing the same for you, but you’ve certainly shouldered a lot! May you be satisfied with the rest and peace and hope that comes from our Father through Christ. I pray the days ahead are full of reprieve and great joy. I did stay to the end; I always do. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Aranda, that is so kind! 💜 I love your prayer - so comforting! And thank you so much for enduring to the end. 🤣

[@maryreddin1407]

Hey girl, so glad to see you back. I’ve been keeping all of you in my prayers and am so grateful to hear that all are doing well and life is on its way back to normal…a new normal in ways, but nonetheless normal. Stress is a butt kicker I know. But you really need to give it to God and stop taking it back!! That’s easier said than done, I know. Listen though, seriously…it is GOOD to “break down” and let all the tears come. Bottled up stress is so dangerous to your health. Talking to a counselor is good and I THINK that they will say the same thing about Just letting it out and have that cry, scream, whatever YOU NEED. I’ve buried two children and I’m so thankful that was not the outcome for you. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Much love and many prayers my friend. We here on this channel, WE love you. ❤️🙏

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Hi Mary! 💜 I have to agree with Rick Warren when he said, "The trouble with a living sacrifice is that it keeps crawling off the altar." That certainly does describe me! I constantly am working at leaving it at Christ's feet. I am so very, very sorry about the loss of your two children. I have almost lost 3 of mine. I have so much gratitude that God spared them. I can't tell you how much the prayers and encouragement mean to me! Thank you. 💓

[@maryreddin1407]

@@nancyannesunboxings well it’s just easy to like you and your channel. I think if we lived close we’d definitely be friends. Everything WILL be fine. I claim the victory in Jesus. ❤️🙏

[@nancyannesunboxings]

@@maryreddin1407 Thank you! I can't think of a nicer compliment. And I certainly could use more in-person friends!

[@andreatran2724]

Girlfriend, you were given more than your share this year. Big hug ❤

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Hey Addrea! 💜 About the time I start feeling sorry for myself, I hear of someone who has it so much worse and feel grateful.

[@PatriciaScott-x6v]

I had a stroke in Nov. 2023. I am 'fully' recovered. I say fully in quotes because I still have problems with my memory and my speech. I ended up having heart surgery and almost died from a cardiac tamponade. You have been through the valley of the shadow of death this year. You, my friend, are in my prayers, as well as Sam and Alex.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Oh, goodness! That is so much to bear. 💜 I'm so glad you are still here to share your story!

[@tinasbestmidlife]

Hi Nancy Anne. Wow! When you described your year so far, challenging is such an understatement. I am so happy to hear about Alex doing so well. I can’t even imagine how hard that was to go through… I’m also so glad to hear you doing some things for you, as that is so important. You are an amazing, strong woman and I hope you know how much I admire you. Continuing to send love and d prayers your way❤️

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thanks so much, Tina! 💜 I don't feel strong most days - I feel like a weenie. 🤣 The thing I am most grateful for is that everyone is alive and in good health, all things considered. Thanks so much for watching, my friend! 💜

[@lynnclement646]

Nancy Anne, i am so sorry for all the illness you and your family have gone thru this year. I am so glad the oucomes have been mostly positive. The stress and your reaction to it are normal. No one can deal with constant stress without all the emotions. We are human. Humans have emotions, especially when our loved ones are suffering. We try to be there for everyone to help, but we need help, too. God listens and has given people like therapists the gift of helping people who are overwelmed. God bless you and your family.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Oh, thank you so much for the encouragement, Lynn! 💜 There is one person in my family who is very critical of how I've handled things emotionally, so it helps to hear comments like yours. That doesn't mean I can't improve on my reactions, though. Especially for the sake of my family. That's where a counselor will come in. 🙂

[@sophielegacy1648]

I did stay til the end. You are so strong! Thank you for this update, Nancy Anne xxx

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Thank you, Sophie! 💜 I certainly don't feel very strong most days, so I really appreciate you saying so.

[@ericatamburro263]

Wow what a year you’ve had. Perhaps instead of thinking that these things are happening because they are around you, change your thinking into thank god you were there to help those who needed you. You were where you were meant to be.

[@nancyannesunboxings]

Yes, you are right, Erica! 💜 Most people in my world are grateful I was in a position, more or less, to help. That's a huge blessing! 🙂

[@judyricci6210]

You need a ‘green pasture’…sometimes we need to pray for that. Please Lord help this precious woman and her family experience a time of peace and restoration in the days to come. Put your arms around her and help her to feel your presence and love! In Jesus’ name. Amen

[@nancyannesunboxings]

That sounds so good, Judy! 💜 I so vee much appreciate the lovely prayer.