IN HER BOOTS/ Episode 2: A chat with lady farmer, BROOKE SMITH

[@sandeepettit696]

This message was heaven sent to so many❣️ When my beautiful daughter, Allie Mae passed away at age 15 from a brain tumor, I was the same way. Fast forward 30 plus years I have found my purpose as a grief facilitator . I work with children in an 8 wk program. I companion them through their grief and help them to find normalcy in their life after the loss of a loved one. You both did this today for someone who needed it 💕💝💕💝💕💝💕💝💕💝 You both are such a gift.

[@cindyhart3351]

God Bless You!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@linajonsson4647]

💞

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Yes! It’s what I just told her! Thank you, by the way, for what you do!!!

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Sandee. I’m so sorry that you lost your daughter at such a young age! Thank you so much for taking that grief and loss and using it to help hurting children! If I could hug your neck I would ! God bless you!

[@michellebosworth7792]

You aren't kidding , I needed to hear those words too (crying now). Thank God for this session.

[@mdolanot]

Tracy, thank you for allowing Brooke to talk about real life problems. Depression is real. Thank you both for letting others know it is ok to take meds to feel better.

[@justdigitfarms]

I’m so grateful Brooke opened up and shared her story I believe there are so many who need to hear it.

[@sandracarey4352]

Tracie, Cog Hill Farms sent me over, and I'm glad to subscribe. They have been saying such nice things about you for a long time.

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Sandra! We are so glad you have joined us! Welcome!

[@NANAROSE20174]

I’ve been a caretaker for my Mom since 2009. She is now 93 and still taking care of her. May God give me a few more years with me.

[@justdigitfarms]

Aawwhhh! Thank you Valerie for joining us!

[@clairewagner4416]

Brooke is an organizer of all things daily -- that's huge. An overall manager. A multi-tasker and helping everyone to keep the over-arching goals in focus, and also a great finder of marketing bargains and keeping things in mind to make life easier and better for everyone on the property! A LOT of planning any project going on, including the daily things like the food tasks and the project tasks and schooling, and relationships and thinking of the future and LOTS of problem solving! 🙂

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Claire

[@janetwithers7427]

What a wonderful time for women. Thank you Brooke for being open, vulnerable and willing to share your grief and mental health struggles. Tracy, this will be a popular format and long needed. Women have lives, interests, skills and talents that often go unrecognized. Thanks for shining s light on Brooke. 🌻☀️🌻

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Janet. I’m so excited about this series of In Her Boots! I’m praying it truly helps every person who watches!

[@kathyscarberry6889]

Tracey,I am so glad that you did the interview with Brooke. I loved it about the anxiety issue because as women we needed to hear about things like that. I am so very fortunate that I found your channel through Cog Hill Farm. It has been a blessing to be able to follow you. Thank you so much ! I wish you a great day,God bless you always

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Kathy. We are so grateful CogHill led you to find us and we’re so thankful you have joined us! I’m so glad Brooke shared her heart. I truly believe God is using it to help many people!

[@teresamurray7839]

What a great video! Brooke has such a wonderful personality that just makes you want to listen to her story! Two of Alabama's wonderful ladies in this video that I just love learning from and smiling with!

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much Teresa!

[@dianethompson6980]

Brooke, congratulations on your ability to open up to us…you are one amazing woman❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Yay! Brooke is your "second" In Her Boots interview! Y'all are so right.......as women, we have so much on our shoulders!! It can be sooooo stressful (yet also very rewarding!!!) So wonderful that MaryCarl was added into this interview. God bless you, and all who are watching this!! Side note: Tucker has found her happy place!

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Carmen! Brooke had to be my real first interview because her doing her new channel mrs CogHill is what sparked my idea to do this series and she is just awesome! Thanks for joining us!

[@organicgal7751]

LOved the interview and that Tucker was front and center.

[@justdigitfarms]

Tucker stole the show! Thanks for joining us

[@susiesusans2952]

Brooke-you make me smile!! What a privilege it is to look into your life from your perspective! I’m living vicariously through the Cog Hill videos! I’m 78 years young and was born and raised in Alaska in a very different lifestyle as the daughter of entrepreneurs who operated small businesses in interior Alaska. The experiences were priceless. Being very isolated 100 miles from the nearest town taught us survival skills and independence. I wouldn’t trade my life for anything and I appreciate how Mary Carl is learning skills most children never will. Blessings to all of you!

[@dianebridges6256]

Thank you for doing this episode. I am going through now what Brook went through at 24. My mother passed away in 2014, then a good friend passed, then my oldest sister, Then Rita (The best friend anyone could be blessed to have) and now my brother has just passed. It's a lot in just a few years. Slowly I've lost myself. I never leave my home. No interest in anything really. Live in my housecoat. But this has made me realize I need to go talk to my doctor and maybe I can be me again. Thank you so much to you and Brooke. God Bless

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh my goodness Diane. You have been through a lot! I’m so sorry for all of your loss! I am so grateful Brooke shared her heart and I’m so grateful this video has helped you. I prayed for you before we ever did this interview! I knew there was someone who was going to watch this, that really needed to hear what Brooke had to say. And I’m praying for you personally now Diane that God will wrap HiS arms around you and help you step out of your housecoat & walk out of your home and lift you up out of this dark place ! One step at a time! One day at a time! ❤️

[@milliemacaw8765]

Diane, if you don't get compassion from your doctor, remember that you may need to look for other resources like Brook did. Make yourself a priority.

[@jackiedunlap36]

Wonderful interview! 💖 Some great stories we didn’t know about Brooke and family. I love the repeated advice, ”Don’t quit.”, “Don’t give up.”, “Do what you can where your at.” Goals and dreams take time and perseverance. The back patio was a great place for the interview. Those trees make a wonderful backdrop. 🌲 💚

[@theresasuttle711]

There is a difference between excellence and perfection. Perfection is not attainable, excellence is. Excellence takes time and practice and is the results of perseverance. Just keep going! Love these two women. They are an inspiration!

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh I like that Theresa! That’s going in my journal! Thank you! Thanks for joining me on this journey!

[@jackiedunlap36]

I love your comment!!💖 I’ve strived for perfection in too many ways and it’s never ending and exhausting. Your comment makes me feel better that it’s not going to be attainable. Just be excellent in what you can do. Less stress for sure!

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Theresa

[@roseanncoffman-davis8485]

Oh thank you for this, I needed to see this!!!❤

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Tucker is so cute! It is almost like he is trying to comfort you when you are relaying some very serious information about your life! So glad you realized that something was wrong and got help for it! When our systems are chemically unbalanced, those are the times that medications are useful! Mental illness has varying degrees from mild to severe. All are serious and need to be addressed in some degree. Men and women both have different pressures in life, and no one can know what each goes through! Women are the backbones of men (whether they know it or not )and the family. So glad you had this video because many people will be helped by it! God Bless!

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi LLjean! I enjoyed Tucker joining us 😊 and yes I agree with you, I believe animals sense our different emotions and show up to comfort us! Thank you so much for joining us !

[@joyanne440]

Losing my Mom just recently has caused the same reaction in me. It's been over a year and a half and I am just starting to be myself a bit again. My deep faith in the Holy Trinity and Mary has helped me.

[@brittawrolson5936]

There is nothing as special as friendships like this!❤

[@sueswift8344]

Ladies this video was so awesome! Every woman needs a friend you can talk to about anything. Brooke your story is very informative and encouraging for thousands of women who are experiencing some of the same issues, and you gave them encourament and permission to take steps to take care of yourself! At 76 years, I am the woman I want to be because I gave myself permission 35 years ago to accept medication to correct some similar issues as you. Over the years I have encouraged friends and family members to take these steps to Be a better you!!

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you for joining us Sue!

[@jeriallen-french4750]

So, what I got from this wonderful video is that Brooke aka known as Mrs. Cog Hill, is an amazing, strong, bad-ass survivalist of a woman who is not just a wife, mother, teacher & farmer to those she loves both human and animal, but also a mentor and teacher to all of us who love her and appreciate her so very, very much 😇🥰😇 TYVM for doing this episode and it is a brilliant idea that I very much look forward to 🥰😇🥰😇🥰😇🥰😇

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Jeri Allen! Yep your right Brooke is freaking amazing! Thanks for joining us!

[@jeannieselzer7984]

I think that's the most I've ever heard Marycarl talk and she seemed so comfortable with you Tracy .🕊

[@justdigitfarms]

Mary Carl is just amazing! And I’m so grateful she is comfortable with me because I love spending time with her. She is just precious!

[@judeecole9885]

OMG I lost both my parents by the time I was 15. I totally get where you’re coming from. Never knew what was wrong with me. Thank you so much for opening up about this. Love you guys

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Judee! I’m so sorry about your parents! That must have been so hard as a young 15 year old! I’m so glad Brooke was able to open up and share her struggle. She didn’t plan to share about that, but I believe it was a God thing and it is helping so many people! God bless you!

[@mariechrisman3957]

As a kid I sat down every night with parents and 7 other kids,believe me it was the best times of my life ,I would lean how to tend a garden with my dad.....and now that I am 74 I have had the same problem that Brooke had a few times,..this channel is awesome,its like sitting down with old friends, down to earth conversations, and honest talk

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Marie! We are so thankful you are joining us on this journey! Blessings!

[@Redeemed7777]

So many can relate to your experiences Brook, I hope you are reading the comments.. I really appreciate you sharing your life with us.

[@organicgal7751]

Brooke I knew that your mom was living with you and Jason but didn't realize she came to live with you all when your father died back at the time you got married. What a wonderful daughter you are.

[@justdigitfarms]

Brooke really is a beautiful person inside and out!

[@davidstoughton3257]

MaryCarl.is a very special person for sure. She's so far ahead of her years for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jason and Brooke ate as amazing as the daughter they are raising. Thank you for doing this series of farming women !!!!!!!!

[@skyyoung5383]

I love this so much. Brooke, I too was a strong woman, had a "fall" that happened to me and now take an anti-anxiety med everyday to feel normal. Mary-Carl, I found my love for birds, chickens mostly, a lot later in life than you did but I love them so much and will talk to anyone that will listen about them. I have so much in common with you ladies than I ever knew! And you are all 3 sooo very inspiring, strong women. Thank you Tracy for doing this series! 😁

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Sky! I’m so glad you found healing! Thank you so much for joining me on this fun adventure!

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

Yes, be sure Brooke knows, telling what wasn’t right is so very helpful. People don’t feel so all alone. And then the way you came forward gives hope to many souls. ❤️❤️❤️

[@justdigitfarms]

I’m so thankful Brooke shared her ❤️. She has helped so many people through this video

[@leegregory3974]

Aweeee Brooke I'm a cryer I'm in tears, I feel I understand how you felt tho, when my son died at age 20 13 years ago my world felt was ending, I became known as the hermit, so I pulled myself up eventually lol, with help of grievance counselors too. Your such a lovely woman and I see strength. Your such lovely ladies xx great video ♥️

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much Lee for joining us! I’m so sorry that you lost your son at such a young age! I can’t even imagine!

[@visitingguest2197]

Nice interview. I've been surprised at how many things we all have in common as women. Thanks women.

[@jeanburgin160]

Such a lovely interview with Tracy ... I have learned so very much from her as well. This interview was very interesting and encouraging to many. All the best!

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Jean!

[@jamesjessee4064]

farm work is never done but when the animals respond to our voice makes it all worthwhile and Canning different stuff. daylight till dark 🙏

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey James! The rewards and breathtaking farm moments make all the hard endless work worth every minute! Thanks for joining us!

[@indianagirlhere]

I loved hearing about Brooke. I've been a fan of her, Jason and MaryCarl for a long time now. Thank you!

[@ronhaworth5471]

Family is the fertilizer for growth.My parents sat at the table.No T.V. or radio.Conversation and Mama's good meals were how grew up.Im jealous of you guys getting close to the ground.I used to grow roses in my yard.Was a passion with fishing and hunting.Now we are retired and due to medical issues prevent us from that time. We will just continue to be blessed by watching your passions!!

[@bryndishuldaasgeirsdottir6373]

Thank you for this wonderful interview with Brooke ❤ Tucker was obviously in heaven going back and forth from Brooke to you and staring at that beautiful black cat in the camera 😉

[@lindacasella5983]

What a heartfelt episode. I love Cog Hill Farm and to learn more about Brooke was so insightful. Thank you so much for this series.

[@tommathews3964]

Always enjoy seeing my "Home Girls"! Y'all are doing great things down there in my old stomping grounds! Excellent advice from Ms. Brooke on "Don't Give Up!" Ain't nothing impossible until you give up on it!

[@Millie-qf8nr]

Thank you Tracy, Brooke, and Marycarl! It's been very enjoyable hanging out with you as you share your stories. You're all very inspirational. Love this series, and I look forward to the next adventure.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you for joining us Millie!

[@karenspitzer7416]

That was great girls, how inspiring you are for all of us. Thank You for sharing your lives with us and binging us joy and knowledge that we didn't have or was brought to the forefronr of our minds to remember and recall the times we had when we were growing up with out grandparents . God Bless and stay safe.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Karen! I’m so glad your joining me on this fun adventure!

[@katebond]

Thank you both for sharing yourselves with us. Much love to you all.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Katie!

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Katie

[@louellalittle8057]

Wow Brooke, I didn’t cry when my dad died either cause I had to be strong for my mama and family. But, I cry now at the drop of a hat, a song, my thoughts…I’m crying now watching you two ladies having a talk. 😂 I have anxiety but I do have it under control for the most part. I will be moving my mom into my home after the thanksgiving holiday she’ll be 89 and she’s tired. God Bless y’all🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Louella

[@dellal5930]

Brooke, you make me smile! I hope to be in your shoes soon. We want to buy land, build our home and have critters to care for and a garden to tend. I was disabled in a MVA one morning on my way to work. I never got to say goodbye to coworkers. There was a lot to be depressed about, but I found caring for plants very therapeutic. Sharing your story will keep many of us moving forward. Thank you and bless you!

[@conniebarnes7987]

I love hearing MaryCarl, she is so intelligent and smart ❤️👍⭐️

[@justdigitfarms]

She is quite the young lady!

[@carolcalf2032]

Brooke is such a talented lady. She, like you are an inspiration to young women everywhere.

[@justdigitfarms]

Brooke really is awesome! Thank you so much for joining us!

[@judyklein3221]

Brooke I'm so glad you went out of your comfort zone and we could get to know you. I actually feel closer to you knowing the struggles you've been through. You are such a beautiful person and you obviously had the right treatment for your issues because you now can speak of your grief and share your feelings with all of us. I appreciate it so much. Isn't it wonderful to find a friend like Tracy that you can share with? Thank you Tracy for this heartfelt interview with Brooke. This is my first view of your channel and it will not be my last.💛🌻🌾

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Judy! Thank you so much for joining us! Welcome to just dig it farms!

[@addieanderson2043]

At age 75 I dreamed of having chickens. Watching KZbin I learned to build my own chicken house and run. Since then I have build 4 more. My husband showed me how to use the power tools but I did the work. I also built a chicken tractor. This past month with the help of my husband I enlarged the run. This week we are putting gutters on the large shed near the new chicken run. I am making a chicken water with the catchment system. During the pandemic we built out a ProMaster van into our camper. Two years ago I learned to machine quilt. There is nothing that we can not accomplish if we are willing to put in the time to research and take your time. Both my husband and I have medical challenges but we keep going. If you stop they through dirt on you. Bless you Brook you got it all going.

[@lindamaskus5142]

He was originally known as the "dancing farmer" is how I knew about him! It was great!! Brooke, I'm like you a lot. I'm not a crier either. But it's not good to keep everything inside of us! Tracy. This was a fabulous video!!!

[@justdigitfarms]

Yep that’s how I discovered them too. 😊

[@lizregan1949]

Love both of you, both of you ladies are so special. I have been through that myself with anxiety when I was younger after my second daughter was born. It is hard I had two babies a husband could hardly function and back then there was no help so I just suffered alone. I am fine now but I am 72 almost 73.

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh my goodness Liz. I’m so glad you came through that, I’m sure it was very difficult! Thank you for joining us!

[@LosingDrea]

As a caretaker for my mom since 2005 who recently went through chemo and radiation treatment last year for Stage 4 lung cancer and thankfully by the God's grace made it out the other side in remission and given the all clear and she just turned 81 this past July and I hope to be blessed with many more years with her as her care provider. She gave me life and cared for me and my 2 brothers and it's pretty much been mom and I as I am the only girl she had. This video warmed my heart, and opened my mind and gave me hope and all sorts of things. I'm married 30 years and my husband takes meds for depression also. It's what it is. He was fine until taking meds for type II diabetes, hypertension, high triglycerides and high cholesterol. Doctors don't know things they know today and some never will open their eyes to such truths. I've been lucky to fight back against my own demons and depression and I am winning that fight without the use of meds but thats not everyone's story unfortunately but to see someone functioning even in the moments these videos last is awesome. Having less worries helps but then that's not been the last few years of my life and Lord knows that. I just keep on keeping on because I am a woman and I believe we are created to hold down the fort, work hard, feed and take care of our loved ones and with me even my friends. I love hard and work hard and basically everything I love to do in my life has been and is hard. I've never had kids in the almost 31 of marriage, but I've chose to be the caregiver and provider of dogs, cats, a bunny and a few other critter types along the years. I love the animals, I've trusted them more than anyone else in my life and that is what makes me happy so I can see why it is that it makes Brooke so happy also. I would also love my Big O if I had one. I got a ride on mower for now and its my Big Yellow LOL Thanks Tracy for doing this type of video. I think its awesome like I think you are. ❤🌻🐓🐐

[@mel49ers]

When I lost my husband I knew I was getting depressed an asked my doctor for a mild antidepressant to help me get through it !So glad you got help Brooke we need to have help occasionally we are human! So glad you talked of this just makes me love you worse! Think Mary Carl needs some ruffled pigeons to go with all her birds!

[@mainenanabear9746]

I absolutely LOVE that you are focusing on the ladies!!! Too often farming seems to be a male culture and I am so encouraged that the ladies now have a platform! Yayyyy and thank you for bringing great content and cant wait to see the future of this! Great job and Brooke is amazing too!!

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much. I’m so excited about this new series. There are so many incredible strong beautiful talented lady farmers and homesteaders out there and I’m excited to be able to share their stories!

[@jackiesaylor2487]

Wonderful show. Love Brooke and Mary Carl. Can't wait to see what Jaclyn Head has in store for us next week.

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Jackie! Brooke and MaryCarl are truly amazing! And Jaclyn at Head Family Farm is just awesome too! I can’t wait to share my chat with her!

[@janemay8721]

Thank you for this opportunity to watch ! Love Brooke ...she is so sweet and encouraging. Looking forward to more In Her Boots!

[@justdigitfarms]

Brooke truly is an amazing lady! Thank you for joining us Jane!

[@fallbrkgrl]

Ladies, I absolutely enjoyed this little chat! To be honest, I didn't even know that Tracy had a YT channel. Once I found out, and you were going to do this chat series, I subscribed. Now I have a lot of catching up to do. When Jason started talking about "garden rooms", it really peaked my curiosity. I have a small backyard, and the septic system limits what I can do, but I am determined to create something, like raised beds, and have it be a "room". Now I need to start watching your videos from the beginning, for some ideas, and inspiration. Thanks for doing this! From your new friend in Yuma AZ ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Laurie! Oh I’m so glad you found our joining! Thank you so much for joining us! Welcome!

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Laurie

[@denisewilson8367]

You can garden over the septic system you just can't build on or place heavy objects on or drive over your septic system. Creating rooms just is a beautiful way of presenting your garden varieties. Have fun designing your garden.

[@waynekaminski5438]

Thank you for this interview. It is going to help many people. Looks like Tucker approves :)

[@michellebosworth7792]

OMG...I needed to hear this. I learned and absorbed some good advice. Thank you two so so much. Love ya all. 💕 ( Mrs. Bosworth)

[@justdigitfarms]

❤️

[@jeannieselzer7984]

Seems like country farm girls aren't afraid to jump right in on projects . No matter if it's familiar or not ! You're both amazing women and I am so proud of you both. Brooke I think you forgot to add that you are a friend to many. Especially your husband and daughter.

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Jeannie! Brooke truly is a good friend

[@funnyfrog1522]

Brooke your story is similar to mine. When I was in my 20s I started feeling like I was gonna loose my mind. I’ll soon be 60 & I’m still on medication. It’s almost impossible to find a medical provider that understands. I’m so glad you manage your so well. And thank you for letting me know that I’m not alone. God bless you & your family.

[@judycook3717]

very nice firepit Brooke! All of you will get lots of enjoyment out of it ! Another great video.. thank you and hello to Tracy , good to see you too!

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Judy! Thank you so much for joining us!

[@lisanorwood946]

I really enjoyed that Brooke.. just wanted to let you know! It's always a treat to get to learn about someone you've come to love and admire! Your family dynamics are just amazing.. you are blessed!

[@susichristianson3395]

I thoroughly enjoyed your talk show with Brooke, Traci. Your gentle way, your ability to listen as well as knowing the right things to ask show that you definitely have the skills, Farm Lady. Acknowledging the real life struggles women have as well as the many hats women wear was a genius segway into what gets done everyday behind the scenes that often does not get seen such as chores on a farm that have to get done regardless of time, weather or how you feel. The animals and family always need to eat. You brought out Brooke’s passion 😍 as well as the rest of the Smith family’s. I always love listening to Brooke talk and explain her thought process, cuz it’s much like my own. Everyone could see the love and pride she has for her family. This is a great idea for a series. Good job,Traci! From Ca🏖take care.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Susi!

[@farmhouseontherock]

I’ve been watching Brooke for years and it’s nice to finally learn more about her. Thank you for doing this interview and thank you Brooke for sharing so much. We love you❣️

[@justdigitfarms]

Thanks for joining us!

[@donnahicks2503]

I battle with depression and I don't take the pills that bring me down even more

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Donna! I pray you always find complete peace and healing l! I know depression is very real and hard!

[@lynnjacque5846]

Best show, hands down top notch wisdom.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much for joining us!

[@joycejones4526]

Tracy this is really a exciting adventure your taking us on. You are moving us into the future of good home grown entertainment. You as a content creator gives the family something we can all enjoy. This is real life. We get to know the ladies, how they live, how they manage the family, and what amazing people women really are. Thank you for sharing, showcasing these women in the home. You are an outstanding young women your self. Wishing you the best in this adventure. Keep them coming. I'll be watching.🤗😘

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh thank you so much Joyce!

[@rongray4847]

Hi Tracy, I enjoyed your video very much. I have to say I have so much respect for Jason and Brooke and enjoy them very much along with you and Jean. I am loving Alabama more and more from watching your videos. Good luck to you all. 🌞🇨🇦 Lots of love from South Western Ontario.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Ron! That means a lot to us!

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Brooke, I absolutely loved everything you said in your story! I’m so so glad that you figured out how to recover and be the wonderful person that you are today! Omgoodness, your story is going to save some lives because so many people respect you and look up to you. You should ask Tracy if you can show this on your channel or Coghill!, many people need to hear what you just said. And I love you as do many others that watch you!!!

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Alysia! I’m so grateful for Brookes humble honesty and for sharing with everyone. I do believe it’s going to really help so many people

[@alysiachristensen5475]

@@justdigitfarms absolutely!

[@colleendean4921]

I owned a salon for 38 years. I’m 67 now and semi retired. I owned my salon since I was 19 years old! Doing hair is my passion! And I’m good at it! I sold it 11 years ago when my first granddaughter was born. Time is to short! That’s why I sold it, to spend time with my grandkids! But doing hair is my passion! I followed my dreams!

[@kathylovejoy5881]

Brooke, this interview just didn't go on long enough. I just loved hearing you talk to Tracey, about being a woman, about your love for your family and farm. Good Job. You did great. Tucker too, lol Tour You Tube channel is really interesting. I could watch you all every day.

[@sheiladecker9802]

I loved this! Brooke I'm so proud of you! Your honesty and purity is so encouraging. Keep keepin' on lady!!! Many of us truly enjoy all that you have to offer.

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Sheila! Thank you so much for joining Brooke and me!

[@caroleosborne3379]

God Bless you two! This was wonderful. I just love watching and listening to both of you...you're so inspirational and uplifting. Brooke,thank you for being so open about your mental health..so many of us can relate to what you were going thru. So glad you found that lady that helped you thru it. My daddy was sick for a long time,too,and I know he held on long enough to see my daughter born. Tracy, thank you for doing this series..it takes a special lady to walk in either one of y'alls boots!!! Love from Tennessee!!❤❤❤😊

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Carole! Thank you so much! I’m so glad Brooke was able to open up and share her struggle. She didn’t plan to share about that, but I believe it was a God thing and it is helping so many people!

[@jbs454]

Great video helping with someone else’s garden and animals is a great way to see if it’s for you. A lot of people think it’s great idea then realize how much work it is how much feed cost have gone up. Helping someone lets you get knowledge without spending a bunch of money. Taking care of a farm is not for a lazy person and there is always something needs done.

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Joe! I totally agree. A lot of people are in love with the idea of farming but don’t really realize all the hard work required!

[@jenniferhoy7544]

Sheriff Nugget heading out on a call! 😂

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

After my dad died I got out of the habit of saying my nightly prayers. I also got 3 or four speeding tickets through low speed zones, 20 or 30 mph areas, in the first 9 months. Totally unlike me. I thought I handled it well, he died after a 16 month battle with cancer. It was a relief that he was no longer in pain and suffering. But after a few years, I came to the realization that maybe I wasn't handling it as well as I thought. I am still working through the grief process and it's been 19 years. He was 69 when he passed. He would have been 88 this year.

[@sharronbell852]

Love your new show Brooke. Super job girlfriend!

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Sharron. I too am loving Brookes new channel, Mrs CogHill Farm. It is one of the things that inspired me to do this series ! Stay tuned for a new episode of this In Her Boots series on my channel (just dig it farms) each Friday. We will be getting to know some pretty awesome ladies!

[@patsykiespert8533]

Great to learn more about you two wonderful ladies!! Love both of your channels! ❤

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Patsy!

[@renitameares3838]

Such great information. Thank you for sharing. 🙏💗

[@justdigitfarms]

Thanks for joining us Renita!

[@joannsuggs1636]

Thank you both for this great video! So many of us need to hear conversations like this! God bless you!

[@justdigitfarms]

You are right Jo Ann! Thank you for joining us!

[@karenprice5839]

Thank you ladies for being together today and adding a touch of glamour to mine.

[@susieclark1498]

Yes, we women are careGIVERS...and we love our role. Thank you, precious ladies!

[@sandragillingham6255]

I think my Mom would be here today if she just went to the doctor cause she was a true caretaker of everyone. I lost my Mom Jan 2021 unexpectedly due a heart attack. She fell down in a grocery store and died. I haven't been the same since she passed. I'm still in the anger stage of grief. This interview was so awesome 😊

[@justdigitfarms]

I’m so sorry Sandra for your loss. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sandragillingham6255]

@@justdigitfarms Thank you, Tracy 😊

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Mary Carl might be only 12yrs old but she was given "old wisdom" by Someone Greater than Us! That child was given to you, Brooke, for a reason and that purpose is being realized by you everyday! She is and will be a remarkable human being in her life! God Bless! "GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED AND USE WHAT YOU HAVE!" God Bless!

[@theresasmitherman9708]

Flowers, yard work was my passion until I became totally disabled. Now I can’t get outside by myself. It’s hard but that’s my life now. I get to watch KZbin channels. 💖🇺🇸

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you for joining us

[@colleendean4921]

I love how Tucker, was in the video the whole time! 😂

[@kriscroan3540]

A wonderful, informative, uplifting interview. Thank you Tracy and Brooke.

[@candyaldridge4796]

Thank you ladies great video, I enjoyed it so much 💕 I love you both and God bless you and your families and all of your adventures 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh thank you so much Candy!

[@tabathahagan6913]

That was Great... Had fun listening to the video.... Traci Love your laugh... Keep up the great work... I just Love Brooke and Jason, and Mary Carl... They are awesome....💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Tabatha! Thank you so much for joining us!

[@tabathahagan6913]

You're welcome Honey anytime...

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Tabatha

[@herlindaarredondo4681]

Listening to you talk about Mary Carl, it sound to me like Mary Carl is an old Soul who has been tested in previous lifetimes therefore her soul has learned many lessons that in this lifetime she has learned to be satisfied with what she has gained. That’s when we say that children teach adults sometimes. She’s a great person. Blessings to your family 🌸🌺🌹🌼🌹 🌱🍀🪴🌾🍂🌷💐

[@joanlivingstone6590]

great video ladies rearly enjoyed listening to you both.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much for joining us Joan!

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

Great interview. Did not know this about BROOK. she is so strong so I’m glad she shared this for those that need it. I really don’t think people understand how amazing Brook is. She sure does like to talk and a talk show is right up her alley. LMBO. I am glad to have found you. Let your faith shine!!!! Whoopi’s pie recipe or is it a secret. I live in WV. can’t drive over and get one. 😢😢 be blessed

[@pamelariley8983]

Oh Brooke ! This just sounds so like me !! years ago !! I finally was put on anti depressant and I got my normal back !! We discovered that I had a a chemical imbalance in my brain causing the depression ! I am on it to this day.. I will have to take it for the rest of my life ... but I gladly do it.. I call it my happy pill ! Take care Brooke !!!

[@roxannahendrix3036]

I'm blown away with what this forum is telling us you both are amazing ladies. I've loved Brooke for years now thank you both for telling your stories.

[@patricatheriault4943]

That was beautiful Brooke! It took courage to tell your story,it will help a lot of people sure. You have a wonderful husband & a sweet beautiful & smart daughter for sure.Love watching you all.

[@donaleeslack4925]

Brooke , I too did not cry when my Dad passed . 2 years later almost to the day I was Enjoying a family outing down by the river when like a light switch I began to bellow cry,hard sobs,After all was said and done I found myself sitting in a meadow with the sun shining down on me and the weight lifted. Hugs Brooke😘

[@lovenotes5299]

That same thing happened to me when my husband died and then again when my son died

[@debbiejones3247]

This interview with Brooke was eye opening! Thank you both for sharing this!

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Debbie for joining us!

[@barbaramoyer9884]

Brooke needs you", you are a good friend", thank you for interviewing her", I can see her happiness all over her face", talking about her life", 💖 thank you for letting her open up".🌹

[@brendatramel5668]

I love both of you ladies, I learn so much from you both. Thank you for what you do.

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much Brenda! God bless you!

[@ronhaworth5471]

Tracy,we just "dig" how The Smiths have transitioned into their "forever" home.Your footprint is a Big part of the transition!

[@justdigitfarms]

😊

[@peggyhaines7394]

I love both of y’all’s channels. Cob hill sent me to you and I love ❤️ your channel I have learned so much. God bless you and your family and your beautiful farm. 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Peggy!

[@Root_and_Fleurish_Farm]

I related to Brooke’s story SOOOO much. I lost my mom and dad both very young and being a caregiver what felt like my entire childhood and young adult life was my identity. I basically had an identity crisis and “mid life crisis.” Went to therapy and counseling and finally was put on anxiety medicine. I’m still on it and have no regrets. It keeps my mind from going to dark places and for that I’m thankful. I do think our society has this negative stigma attached to mental health but it’s so important. I’m so glad Brooke shared that ♥️ hopefully anyone else watching felt peace knowing it’s definitely okay to get help and take care of yourself. Love this series Tracy ♥️♥️♥️

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you for sharing I believe everyone sharing their struggles and stories in the comments is really a blessing to this whole community

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you for sharing I believe everyone sharing their struggles and stories in the comments is really a blessing to this whole community