Ima Survivor Sanctuary: The Story Of US

No one does it better than Only Good TV! We are blessed to have them make our story an episode on their channel.

[@katherineholubowich]

All these years later & i still go by to watch this over & over, its a true survivor story that i need in my life recovery 🤗✌️

[@jenniferthacker4231]

And the story goes on...Love you such Lester and Jami!!! ❤🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@debbiew.7094]

I'm so happy you found each other! You both have caring and kind hearts for animals and people! I absolutely love you guys for all you do!❤❤❤❤

[@madisonr2866]

Oh my gosh i am BAWLING. I stand by y'all 100% farming is damn hard but you make it look easy. Keep doing what you're doing its bigger than you realize.

[@gratitude8182]

I can't recall how I came across your 1st video of the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and you Lester seeing Patti, then Meg and Ivy. I broke down with and I myself was in a Bad bad place finding my new normal life after my husband took his life, PTSD from the job ( LEO) and I had to get up every day and head into work ( LEO) and find that 1 single spot of HOPE for others. To Serve and Protect and then I got Cancer ( job related). I felt your 1st video deep down in my Soul and Gut , NEVER STOPPED WATCHING ON THE DAILY. NEVER. Every single video gave me hope and the perseverance to keep going on step at a time and rebuild my life. I had zero clue where it was going. Today I have a home, 4 Pups 2 labs that I have trained for 2 separate purposes and 2 that I took in to love for they were dumped. I have a loving boyfriend who I never thought in a million years I would find another love like I had with my husband. I have NEW friends now as the ones in my darkest days left me and never looked back. I now know who my real friends are. Since then my entire family has passed away and now it's me, my boyfriend, pups and quality over quantity of solid friends. I absolutely consider your Family 100% Friends. Your life, story and videos get me up and going on some real rough days which I tell no one about. You, Jami, LE, Lex, Xander, PawPaw, Gigi, Jake, Bryn, have the Biggest HEARTS I have ever come across. ❤ I am SO Grateful, Blessed, Thankful and Humbled for that 1st video to cross my path on that 1 particular day in my life. Please never say Sorry for being you nor give the negative people space in your head, you DON'T need to " Man up" you are a Human being period. I love LONG videos and the short ones however the long ones teach me something each time and then some. I love all the Families channel's and watch them everyday both on FB and KZbin. I double down daily for my sanity. God Bless You All and Thank you so very much for letting us into your world and life. I, me am so thankful for your help and support. All my love. ♥️🐾🌹🍀🙏‼️

[@Pricksgus2012]

Sad horrible tragedy ending in a beautiful passionate life. I really don’t know what to say but WOW! Amazing. Love you all.

[@sunshinendragonflies6896]

WONDERFUL PEOPLE GIVING WONDERFUL ANIMALS A WONDERFUL LIFE!!! Thank you for all y'all do ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bonniejacobi2129]

I love all your stories ❤. Your "back stories" sometimes breaks my heart. God was there for you in the bad times. He's here now & forever for all of you because of the love & how you love & take care of ALL the babies. Love you Lester, Jamie & ALL the Morrows. Bless you. ❤🙏

[@annettepatton2356]

I love watching your family in the farm you make my day everyday I like the sad ones I like the funny ones I'm disabled and the only thing I can do basically is watch TV or play games I'm glad you found your family love you and hope to see more of your videos thank you for being in my life

[@s.archuleta3570]

Same here. I'm on disability too and it sucks.

[@ImaSurvivorSanctuary]

Thank you!

[@irenedavo3768]

Watching September 2022

[@bonniewooters6796]

🤗🤗. The hairs stood up on my arms when on our news they aired the video of you returning home and literally crying as they ran just as joyously to you. Didn’t put 2 and 2 together until KZbin suggested your videos. Having gone through a major fire coming down a mountain to our ranch with 48 horses peacocks and many other animals I understood the tragedy that you experienced. Some horses we led out of stalls with wet towels over their eyes while others we opened the gates and told them to run all the while hot embers everywhere and burning us and them. Two days later some returned to the gate while others grazing on people’s lawns and some just walking aimlessly down the roads. We lost 10 .....some with very serious burns some to predators running from the fire too and a few never found. After a while we sheltered many others and doctored their needs to go home while trying to rebuild again. Your story touched me when I heard you openly cry and now I’m enjoying your channel everyday. Each animal you have are treated like little people and your love for them continues to grow. How lucky for you that through such tragedy you found each other. Like an ending to a child’s book .......all is well again. And for us each day you reward us with great stories and tears when one gets sick and now ALL of us are family. I could have watched this for hours ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@roxann1557]

Wow Bonnie. Saddens me to learn of your loss. Your comments were powerful. Bless your heart.

[@ericaharris9015]

I cried reading this. I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for the things you have gone through. Thank you for sharing your story. And a big thank you for all you have done and are doing now. God Bless.

[@ImaSurvivorSanctuary]

Wow! So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. That just shows that we are all survivors of something.

[@bonnie3994]

Bonnie,,so sorry too hear about your loss,,I just wanted you to know your words touch my ❤️,,I hope all is well with you @ yours🙏💖 when I heard Lester telling his story my heart was happy an sad,, Happy he found the ones that live,,sad about the lost,,so glad Jamie was their for him,,Great family,,I wish Love @ Happiness to Bonnie an her family @ to Lester @ Jamie,,God Bless you all for being Wonderful People ❤️ ❤️🐾 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@apriladkins7173]

@@bonnie3994 😍

[@barbaraduncan2427]

I have watched this multiple times and laugh and cry...absolutely beautiful story.

[@KingsMom831]

I cry every time i see the clip of Lester coming home & hearing his voice, EVERY TIME, Thank you, your whole family is amazing(animals & people)🙏🏼🥰😊

[@tinahanno7787]

You should be proud of yourself, and the animals that survived are real heros. 🙏🙏😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@sagrammyfour]

In these dark times, you folks give us joy and hope which shores up our faith. Thank you.

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

I wish you would have a secure flood proof structure, high above the ground, that could house all of the animals in case those floods ever come back. So unpredictable. I live in California, originally from Texas, but we have to be prepared for earthquakes. Preparation in key! P.S., Lester and Jaime you make such a beautiful, loving couple.

[@amydeabold5520]

🌟🌟It's 2023 and you and Jami and Ima survivor sanctuary are still as strong as ever. There are no thank yous big enough for all you've both done since Harvey.. ❤❤❤❤

[@donnajohnson9324]

Jamie is so shy 🤭 she is a true lovely lady 💕 you both are ❤

[@mzstella07]

This video makes you cry every time I watch it. Them animals love you all lester❤.

[@RuthJones-iz1ve]

Amazing story. Beautifully narrated, Lester. Love this family.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ImaSurvivorSanctuary]

Thanks so much!

[@marshawood4684]

I've seen this video numerous times and that Flood was just horrible. Now it is so sad that Ima is the only one left of the original 3 that survived, so sorry about all the lost ones, but they are now over the rainbow bridge wrecking their habits there. Miss them all🥰🥰🥰😥😥😥🙏👋

[@gayle4804]

You and your family have brought this around 2 fold with God's help

[@annagarcia2763]

This gets to me every time, I love it 💕💕💕 Beautiful family, furry and all🤗

[@winifrednorwood5428]

This is simply wonderful!! What a story, what a family, what devotion!! You have kept me afloat through illnesses, heartbreak, quarantine, and the accompanying blues!! The Irish have a saying, “Strangers are simply friends we have yet to meet!” Thank you for being my friends, inspiration, and joy!! Y’all mean the world to me!

[@marshafredericksen3163]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch this can't stop the tears.My heart is with you

[@charlenelieding7215]

This is such a positive story with a very powerful lifelesson. I am always uplifted by it. Thank you.

[@ImaSurvivorSanctuary]

So glad!

[@crystallemus9230]

@@ImaSurvivorSanctuary fb

[@dianekaib9488]

2023 Sept. I haven't seen this in years. You two beautiful people looked so different back then.😊

[@Mommyofdragons70]

I live in Florida...East central coast....so I have been through many hurricanes. After Frances and Jeanne we had so much damage. It is very emotional coming home after a hurricane to see what may be left while also seeing the damage others have endured. I can’t begin to imagine having to witness the loss of so many animals. You are a strong person. Keep being you! Thank you for giving a second chance to all your animals.

[@julie-nm6lv]

I love Ringo and the Football helmet it never gets old one of the first videos I saw, and seeing baby huck the memories just keep coming

[@CanePollFishermon]

I know the feeling oh so well, at least you got to go home in 3 days I wasn't able to go back for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm so glad everything turned around for you and I enjoy your page seeing you and you family care for your babies, its heart warming.

[@brianbickel6626]

You guys made my heart melt now if that was not heart warming I don't know what is But you guys are all so amazing

[@nannymoohtd4life795]

All I can say is THANK YOU, not just from me but the animals as well.

[@cathyhagen7668]

This is such a great video❤ It was nice seeing it come up again.

[@katchristensen4450]

So much joy,how truly blessed you are and thanks so much for sharing this with us. It brings me a smile every time. You restore.my faith when things go dark.

[@stormyevans3514]

I am rewatching this video after some recaps from Lester today. I love to see how much you have grown. I am so happy to have watched your growth to this day. Even though I have not messaged a lot, I have been here, supporting you from the beginning. You make my days better. Thank you for everything you do!!

[@IanRob2011]

Terrific videos of your family and farm. Your babies are all so precious, even Ringo.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@znokelley]

That is what I call a "God Thing"! God bless yall!

[@lisacarlsen6172]

Doesn't matter how many times I see your "coming home" after Harvey clip , I find myself crying just as hard as the last . God Bless y'all for all you do 💕

[@lisalooney2681]

Jami & Lester, you're beautiful inside & out! Thank you for being real. Keep on keeping on! God is so Great!! Have a blessed day!❤❤ 😊

[@lovelifeadopt]

I love this story❣️❣️ So happy I found your family❣️❣️

[@wandawolfe6470]

That made me cry 😢 when you was calling Patty."...Love watching y’all...God Blessed you all 🙏❤️🥰♥️🙌🏻🙌🏻🛐✝️🕊

[@boymom8769]

Damn it Lester and Jamie I only known of yall since beginning of May...and been staying update and watching older videos too...they all capture my heart...this one has me chopping onions though

[@sandralabelle9176]

THE BEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@CheryleKelly-o6g]

That is so cute that Lex goes over to the pig and starts rubbing it like daddy does look how little he was in. Oh, how cute.

[@stephanneroberts3125]

Hey y'all, I have seen this video before but, it came up on my page again, and i have to say, after the tragedy of Harvey, the fact that Jami found you and you ended up with this great love story in the midst of all that sadness is truly beautiful 🥲❤️ I'm so happy to have found y'all so many years ago, to see where you started over after Harvey and where you are now is so wonderful, love to y'all, thank you for sharing your lives with us ❤️🙏❤️

[@miaroberts1529]

Jamie Rocks! What a heartwarming love story...you and jamie are a lovely couple...just adorable love you guys!

[@Ninetysixgal]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! EEEIEEIOOOOO!!!! AND THEY LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!

[@calamityjane7441]

Something so very tragic became something so beautiful.

[@ElizabethBrandon-w4u]

I love your videos and morrow family videos iam from Houston Missouri

[@maryjane-rx4sq]

You have a beautiful love story. The love between you and Jami and your shared love of animals.

[@susanwest8239]

So sad for everyone. You managed to save some precious animals. God bless the fallen animals and the living ones. God bless you all.

[@juliastrach9184]

Beautiful story. Everytime I see what Harvey did and you coming home to the surviving babies tears at my heart. So happy to see the blessings that have come your way. 🤗😍 Jami also was a blessing .. I love how you all met . you too are great together. A blessing for both 🤗

[@terryjenna4494]

What a beautiful beautiful story!💕Thank you for being there for the animals! Enjoy each and every one of your videos of your daily lives! ❤🤗🍁🍁🐿🌾🌾🍞

[@sandraschaefer-p6f]

Love this! Run Maggie was one of my favorites!

[@juliebriton5051]

Your story is amazing and all your animals are amazing to and thank you for sharing your story all around the world from England 🇬🇧

[@nancypatrick3273]

This video breaks my heart.. I can't imagine what you went through.. Love all of you.. You bring such joy to everyone..

[@hollymaffia7352]

I sob every time I watch this.

[@angelaevalynnwainwright4494]

Yep.me too. Old softy that I am.

[@marycombes9423]

I love the story about how the sanctuary started. You have come so far since the hurricane. Alot of blood, sweat and tears and of course love.

[@tintedturtle1982]

Your story never gets any easier to hear, but you are so courageous to share it with all of us. I wish I could reach through and squeeze you tight. I am so incredibly thankful something so amazing happened from such heartbreaking tragedy. 🥰Jami 🥰

[@tannikahaulelio7925]

I can see your story in a billion times and still cry every time and thank God that we are so blessed by people like you and Jamie. Love you guys so much. Thank you for all you do for all the babies and all of us that could not survive without you. Mahalo and aloha🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴❤❤❤❤❤

[@sassyboofle6983]

You should all be so proud of what you do . Do not belittle anything you are so wonderful .🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@lindamarie6574]

Wonderful, wonderful people! If i lived nearby I would help everyday for free!

[@judithmatthews8907]

I have just recently discovered your story! You all make me laugh and cry! I have started watching all of the videos of IMA SURVIVORS SANCTUARY that I can find. I am amazed at how dedicated you are. I love you all and all of the animals. God bless and keep you always. You give love to all who need it. Journey is blessed to have you as do the others. Please take care.

[@songbird1283]

I am looking at the "thumbs up and thumbs down". For the life of me I can't figure out how or why someone would dislike this video. It is a wonderful thing that Jami and Lester are doing!

[@kimburke575]

Thanks to the powers to be for you 2, your family, the sanctuary & your supporters 🙏

[@dianaandrews2433]

What a sweet love story. Thank you for loving your animals. I love goats. Love y’all.

[@lisamoran4511]

i love you all so much. all of the animals are lucky to have you

[@roxann1557]

Awesome video IMA family. I truly admire you folks.

[@donnacallahan1368]

Watched again 2/23/24 and I cried again. Such a touching story. The 3 surviving animals, Lester meeting Jami because she reached out, Lester rebuilding his home and life and here we are today 2/23/24. You've come a long way Lester & Jami. . ❤❤

[@ms.fortunate]

If I could come live in y'alls barn and work for free I would! Working with animals never feels like work for me and your videos make me long for a much more fulfilling life and I love you guys. I know you don't know me, but I love you all. All the animals, all the people. You are my family on a screen and you bring me a joy I didn't know I needed.

[@ImaSurvivorSanctuary]

Thank you!

[@rodneystephenson4193]

SOO glad I found you on fb. Can't stop watching now. I've laughed I've cried. I've prayed. Amazing story of blessing through hardship. Much love from Calgary AB. 🇨🇦🙏💝👍

[@yogerke]

Great story. And y’all have come so far and do so much for all those precious animals and they love you. And so do we!

[@lorraineharrison2825]

I love this video .

[@kamifoster5914]

Luvluvluv all of you 2 legged, 4 legged souls❤️ you truly have become a positive part of my everyday 😁 I share a lot of your videos on my Facebook page and this one is a DEFINITE share!!! Thanks for allowing me a place in your day

[@denaalfers7028]

Such a sad, and yet most beautiful story

[@lynnbell8757]

Always Loved when Ringo was young, strong, and crazy!! Will always love me some Ringo! 5/23! Will be a sad day for me when he goes along.

[@donnaguyton153]

😥👍

[@pamelatoney9014]

I you folks and I love all the animals ❤ ♥ 💕. Keep up the good work and taking care and loving these beautiful babies ❤ 💕

[@pamelatoney9014]

I meant I you folks

[@dianeharden6386]

Just discovered you guys yesterday and Im obsessed already. You make me laugh and cry because of the love, patience,honesty you both show. Thank you from the human and animal world.

[@becbusman7721]

Im Proud of y'all , I as well as many looks forward to meeting y'all and help when time is right , Thanks for all y'all do

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

Awesome story! Thank you for providing a forever home for these babies!🌸💕🐷🐐🦃🐮🦢🦙🐎🐥🐔🐶🐈🦆🥰

[@Carmencarmela]

Great video! Much love to you and your farm babies. 💚🤠🐖🐄🐏🦙🐓🐥🦆🐴🐕🐐🦃🤠❤️

[@ImaSurvivorSanctuary]

Thanks so much!

[@sandrao8146]

Very cool story. I wondered how you started. God Bless all of you. I love spending a few minutes each day on the farm with y'all.🦃🐣🦙🐷🐂🐃🐄🐎🐕🐈🐐🦆🦢❤

[@patricethess1488]

Love your you Tube channel and you guys a great couple.

[@srae911austin]

I can't stop watching your earlier videos today that I had not seen before I found your website. I have so much respect for you Lester. I'm so happy you and Jami found each other. You make an amazing couple. God bless you both.

[@lillianblair6071]

Good evening Lester and Jami. How the heck did I miss this one on YT. Pretty sure I have seen it before but not marked like I did just now. You and Jami should be so proud of what you started out doing and how far you have come now. So many joyous moments, some very tearful ones, I still tear up seeing you come down the drive way to home after Harvey, to seeing Petunia and thinking back on how far she had improved before the accidental poisoning and for sure Huck and Shirley on top of the Jeep and them just having a blast playing. Going back in time is sure precious of the memories that you gather and treasure of the time I have been watching you all. HAGN and take care. Luv ya.

[@sharimullinax3206]

I love the story of how you met. And how your love for the babies keeps you together. ❤✌☘

[@linasoper3906]

What beautiful way God brought you all together out of a sad beginning. You all fit like a good puzzles. God Bless you all. May God watches over you and the family of kids and animals. You truly giving me happy smiles and some tears. I now and always look forward to your videos. Love you guys. Hey when you two getting married. You are perfect for each other. Have wedding with your littlest in the back grounds. ❤😉❤

[@sandyandjeffburnett9760]

❤❤ Oh, what a wonderful story. I've been following ya'll for about 6 months and always wondered how your mission started. ❤❤ ❣️❤️❣️ I love you guys ❣️❤️❣️

[@cherylcarlton2476]

Good morning from Philadelphia, Just watched y'all story and I've loved the music not to mention your survival I admire your fortitude to continue with life. You give me something to respect and honor! Love you guys Cheryl

[@sandyhartman2310]

You all are the Best! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@JennieMarieQ]

Hi from Ga. . I just love watching y'all . Your videos have become me and my wife night time tv show . Thank you for all you do . And keep the videos coming . Lots of love to y'all

[@wandawolfe1212]

It touched my heart ♥️ to see all the Love you have for your big and littles what amazing job you all do ......God Blessed y’all 🙏🙌🏻🙌🏻🧎‍♀️💟✝️♥️🥰❤️

[@beckyzolotor4078]

Lester and Jami, Everytime this video pops up and I just have to re-watch it. You guys have came along ways since then a very long way. You have worked so hard sweat and tears and Jami as well. It just amazes me when I see what you and many more went through but you really had nothing but the land and 3 animals and look at you guys now. God says "What's Worth Having Is Worth Working For Again To Rebuild" and that is what you and Jami did!!! You didn't kno what your future was goin to be or where you was going , you didn't even kno Jami then but God never left you even when you thought everyone else had!! Little that we kno from one day to the next we just have to Believe in our Faith in God.....I have said this many times Lester, God sent Jami to you and you to her bc at the time you both needed each other and didn't know it!!!! This video says so much more and if anyone in our world 🌎 needs to have a reminder that when someone loses EVERYTHING and they think it's over well I Pray that they see this video bc "It's Just The Beginning"!!

[@thelmaanderson1192]

Like I said before your family is amazing God bless you

[@kaylakirby7947]

Omg..I hasn't seen the hole story just new that you guys started doing this because of a hurricane boy I had goosebumps all over...and don't let me lie I was crying with you lester I didn't think you would find any of the animals alive..I'm so glad you did hun..God bless you guys for what you did for them baby's that had nobody..❤❤❤❤❤

[@edensgarden1775]

Hello, Lester you love your pets so much!! You had me crying. The two of you are doing an amazing job.

[@ettybina]

You have a beautiful family, Lester! Thank you to all of you for what you do!!! God bless everyone!!! 🙌👍✨✨✨🙏

[@NANAROSE20174]

It’s now 2022 and I still love you both.

[@joypalmer7616]

Well now i know how you two met. Good job Jamie for finding this lost soul and making him yours.

[@carolrankin7543]

Love this video. I’ve been following you guys for over a year and just saw this vid. Thanks for all you both do!! ❤🥰👍🙏🏻🎁

[@shonagiffen4913]

Lovely people and amazing animals x