Tell Me How You Really Feel - Before I Fly Away

[@daphblue]

I came across your channel probably 5 years ago because I was a sometimes viewer of Jennifer Scott. I was in college at the time, and really living in a masculine-energy world, so it didn’t resonate with me as well. Now I’m actually a SAHM (most of the time, anyway. I do assist a designer I know maybe 5 hours a month). But it’s really nice to come across you again on KZbin, and to enjoy your content that is really woman and home-centric. There is very little that the outside world can offer that brings true peace into a home. So I appreciate that a lot of your content is words from the heart, and home content, rather than errand running, shopping hauls, marketing of products, etc.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm so glad my content resonates with you now - it's wonderful to connect with others on similar paths 🌹

[@Petra_T_J]

Oh how emotional this video made me...This is something so important, can not be emphasised enough. A lady I know lost her son due to a terrible accident when he was around 20. She once said that nobody leaves her house without first hearing how much she loves them. As you know, dear Nikki, I had to say goodbye far to early to someone very precious. And I can't thank God enough for having the chance to speak through everything that had been difficult between us and telling how enormously I have always loved the him. By His grace only. The pain of words left unspoken must be a heavy burden...

[@Karen-ht2sf]

My father has Alzheimers since 10 years ago. Before he got sick, we made peace with each other and he even told me that his best years were when he took care of my son. My son was not planed and I was not married. At the time I was a med school student..This was a huuge issue and source of anger and tears within my very conservative and catholic family.. He finally accepted him and loved him profoundly. My son is 22 and I write this, sitting beside my father's bed in the emergency room..He has no idea who I am.. Thank you for your videos..

[@lauraminny148]

❤‍🩹

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

This made me cry. I'm so glad you are there with him and that there was healing in your family 🌹

[@lindaleclair8938]

I recall the year that you were giving us assignments and one of the ones was to write to a loved one. So I wrote a card to my mother-in-law. She passed away within the year, and I was so grateful that I had been encouraged by you to write the card.

[@softsophisticate]

My husband, in his 50's, wrote a letter to his parents thanking them for his childhood. Over the years, he had come to realise that not everyone has a good childhood and that he was one of the lucky ones. Upon receiving his letter, both his parents cried. I agree it is important to let people, who mean a lot to you, know how you feel about them.

[@rose.g.belfort71]

Hi Nikki. That's right. It's necessary for the soul and so enriching to tell our loved ones how much we love them. Time goes by quickly. Those of us who have recently lost a family member know this. I'm happy to have told my mother how much I loved her and to thank her for being a guide and light in my life. She taught me to love God above all things, and I was able to express my love to her. The day we said goodbye to her, I had the blessing of saying the words in her honor. Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring message. Blessings and love. Merry Christmas for everyone! ❤✝️🎄🥰🌹

[@baronscooteney5476]

Nikki, Thank you. This is a timely post. Recently I was unable to visit a dear friend who was recently placed in hospice right before Thanksgiving. The family did not allow visitors so I felt compelled to write a letter, but sent it via email, because I was uncertain it would not make it in time if I sent it via USPS. I texted her family to ask them to read it to her before she passed. I got word she passed just a few days later. I'm so grateful I wrote it, (not sure if she actually got to hear it read or not), to get my own thoughts and feelings expressed and written down. It was helpful regardless, becasue I was able to express gratitude about her to myself, but ultimately God. I will continue to share my heart, like you said, with others while my loved ones (and I) are here. Thank you Nikki. :)

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm sorry for this loss. I agree, it's a cathartic experience to simply write out your true emotions. I'm so glad you will continue to do that 🎄

[@marilynhodgkinson5299]

Hi Nikki that's so beautiful what you did for your dad. I lost my sister-in-law who meant the world to me 6mnths ago. I wish l had written what l felt. My brother is dying now of a broken heart he is palliative. If I try to write l just cry it's so hard. I will do it though. Thankyou so much Nikki for reminding us we should tell our loved ones before it's too late. ❤❤

[@gloriamedina6908]

This is a powerful message you are relating. My mom always said give me flowers while I’m alive. Say what you have to say while I’m alive because I won’t see it when I’m dead as I mentioned in Patreon, this is one thing I did with my Pastor made a pastor appreciation flower arrangement took me two hours cause I wanted to get it just right said what I had to say in appreciation of her. I would say that I was ready to hear when she passed away because I did said the right thing and do . Great message. Great video. Thank you for sharing.🌹👍🌹👍

[@ThingolMelian]

Dear Nikki! Thank you for inspiring me. I'm following you for quite some time now, at least for two years I think. I'm very grateful for your little corner of the internet, for the thought you put into everything, for making the every day beautiful. It is because of your influence that I'm trying to romanticise everything I do regularly. I'm very grateful to you for showing me that things can get done even if I don't have so much energy when I do them peacefully and gracefully. You inspire me to feel the world, the dishes I'm doing, the laundry I'm ironing and of course smelling the roses when I'm walking my dog. I appreciate you role modeling that I don't need to hustle, work hard and fast all the time, but can trust in me and ultimately the Lord that I will have the strength energy that is needed. I'm not yet living a life of a full-time wife, mother and homemaker, but I'm already trying to follow your example in the household. I just told my fiancé about your channel and that you were the one who taught me to see and embrace beauty wherever I go. I'm pretty sure he appreciates that ☺️ I hope I can convey my gratitude as English is not my first language 🙏 please excuse any mistakes I made! I'm praying for you and your family and of course wishing a blessed Christmas 🎄

[@gloriamedina6908]

So well said

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I truly appreciate these words, thank you so much. You stated this beautifully 🌹

[@Kimberly-r9p]

Thank you so much Nikki for the beautiful message.

[@rebeccamapes1157]

Thank you Nikki for your sweet and gentle heart. You are definitely a light in this crazy world.

[@BrendaStewart-w1p]

Beautifully said and so true.

[@StacieBussey]

I'm old enough to be your mother, but you inspired me wear dresses everyday.. you also inspired me to make the everyday beautiful. Thank you

[@ladycactus110]

Where do you buy your dresses? I’m looking and looking, and everything is flashy, boxy, ugly, too “jeune fille,” or too expensive. I’m at the short end of petites, and petite sections are extremely limited in the first place. I resigned myself to wearing blue jeans every day. 😢

[@StacieBussey]

@ladycactus110 i purchase my dresses at Belks, Macy, Dillards, whitehouseblackmarket. I buy classic styles so I've had some of my dresses for over 10 years. I have a friend who is petite and she purchases all of her clothing at Dillards..hope that helps

[@MarthaLoewen-k1z]

I wish I had seen this a few weeks ago. 2 weeks ago, November 29th, on Black Friday, I lost my dad and my 9 year old brother in a horrific accident. You don’t know how I sit in regret and wish I had told them how much I loved them, and what I’d do to have them back and show them one last time what they mean to me💔 Now, I can only show those still here with him how much they mean to me 😭😭😭

[@rjllovespiano]

Sorry for your loss!😢

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

That's so sad, I'm very sorry, my deepest condolences 🌹

[@mariamoreno9581]

My dear Nikki, I am truly grateful to have you in my life,I have no words to express the happiness to know that my son has been so fortunate to be in your life, and build the beautiful family, thank you for your awesome speech that you said in my birthday, love you always ❤

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I am so blessed with you. I love you so much 🌹

[@donnarakitzis2719]

So wonderful that you’re able to express and communicate how you feel towards your father

[@WootenWooten]

Thank you so much for this encouragement. My parents and in-laws are all in their 70s and I love them all so dearly. I will be writing some letters this Christmas to make sure they know how I feel and how much they are loved. You are such a wonderfully encouraging place on KZbin and I eagerly look forward to and then savor your content. Praying you and your family have a blessed Christmas❤️

[@petersfamily8116]

Thank you so much Nikki! This couldn’t be more timely! My dad had a heart attack this week-thankfully he was able to get treatment in time and he is still with us but there is so much to be said before his time comes. This weeks happenings reminded me that it is time to speak and not keep silent. Thank you for the reminder as well.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

I'm very sorry to hear that, I pray he makes a full recovery 🌹

[@rachealroos9931]

My father was in the hospital all of last week, I was not able to see him for several reasons, but i did write a letter to him. What you shared in this video is what has been on my mind a lot lately. I don't want to have regret over not telling my loved ones what they mean to me.

[@jessicafjohnston23]

Beautiful Nikki! Happy Birthday to your Father!

[@kayburris8464]

Yes Nikki thats something I have thought about alot to. We need to tell are loved ones how we feel before it's to late. Thanks for reminding us .

[@cooldesert30]

Thank you for this message.

[@TheRayjane]

This life is a vapor …we are here a short time. This is such a lesson to many. I had a wonderful Mom and Aunties that supported me so much. I wish I had written a letter to let them know how much I loved them. Great advice Nikki….you are such a beautiful lady inside and out. I wish you a blessed Christmas 🌟🌟🌟

[@mandybailey6206]

I am moved by this video. You are so right. I wrote each one on my Christmas list a letter a couple of years ago and it was a favorite gift for 2 of them I learned later. This year I will write a letter to my mother-in-law and father-in-law following your model. I know your tribute to your dad will be just right. Thank you for sharing wisdom. ❤

[@pamlong448]

♥️♥️♥️ ….thank you. One of my favorite videos!!

[@EmmaRonan]

Oh my Goodness this video came at such a perfect time, I was sitting at my kitchen table this evening discussing this very topic with my dear dear friend, my beautiful amazing fantastic father has Alzheimer’s disease unfortunately, he is now in a nursing home and does not recognise meany longer, but I was the apple of his eye when he was well, I’m his only daughter.. he kind of knew his memory was going, he knew he was becoming unwell, he spoke to me about it, but the last time he sat at my kitchen table having a cup of tea with me, he said’ we always got along well, you and I, didn’t we? ‘ and it was his way of saying goodbye I think.. it meant more to me then an I love you, it told me he not only loved me, but that he liked me and he thought of me as a friend. He’s still alive. But he doesn’t know me anymore. He will never tell me he loves me again and I have accepted that, but that last chat and cup of tea we had together is imprinted on my heart forever. What you said Nikki,-about telling people we love how we feel about them, I can’t stress enough how important it is. Now is the time ladies- don’t wait another second, pick up the phone, knock on that door. And put your hands together and pray and tell God you love and appreciate him too, he also needs to hear it. God bless you all x❤

[@jenniferb.7250]

Praying g for you Emma, thanks for sharing this special story about your Dad. I’m glad you have these memories to cherish.

[@marenlatham4349]

That was very inspiring. I think the greatest regret I will have when my parents go, is agonizing over the fact that I didn't express my love enough. It's not too late though. Like you (we are a very similar age) I am thinking about this more and more. We don't get to have our parents forever and we have to love and care for them while we can. I know that one day, I would be willing to give anything for the opportunity I have right now. Thank you Nikki. I hope your speech goes well!

[@susanspianostudio7057]

You are an amazing and blessed daughter of your earthly dad and your Father in Heaven! ❤️

[@francespedro2164]

Beautiful video……thank you ❤

[@Yayidiaz27]

inspirational! that's what this channel is all about. at least that's what I feel. so, thank you 🌹

[@LindaWells-n3y]

This was beautiful Nikki!

[@0JReynolds]

That’s a beautiful thing to do. You never want to have regrets. I enjoyed hearing you read from the Bible. That really touched my heart and inspires me to think on these things ~ Janet 😘

[@lmonette2116]

Great advice!

[@joannehenderson]

I have written a letter to each of my loved ones, waxed sealed and dated. I have these letters in my death binder. I never know when my last day of this earth will be, therefore I made sure they know the depths of my love for each person.

[@lindasmith5190]

So true.

[@susanvelez6534]

Excellent 👏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️❤

[@MississippiPrepper319]

First ❤love you internet bestie merry Christmas

[@pinkroses135]

❤

[@AdminDepd]

Maybe write a letter to Our Lord and thank Him for all that he has done (and still does) for us. JMJ

[@NataschaFlamisch]

❤❤

[@dsmith8488]

Thank you for your video. I was raised in a home that did not express affection or apologies easily. For much of my life, it remained difficult to share my feelings with my parents and siblings. All of that changed when I was in my early 60's and diagnosed with a rare skin cancer. Facing my mortality offered a brand new freedom of expression. It was now or maybe never! What a joy and blessing! Shortly after, my wonderful father died. Imagine how I felt, knowing that a short time before I had told my father, "I love you." What if? Instead, I hold a treasured memory and no regret.