Our Daughter Called for Help. Major Progress & Addressing YOUR Concerns

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[@johnschnorr9271]

I love the expression of that you had a date with kira. My mom always said that every child could be a only child for 5 minutes a day.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Cousin has 3 kids. She applies a rotating system for the holidays: 1 to grandma A, 1 to grandma B, and the 3rd has mom a week to her-/himself.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Thoroughly enjoy watching!

[@bbqwithrandy]

We’re over in Slovenia, I’m retired USN and my wife is from here. We have 14 acres and a 300 year old farm house and we’re considering rebuilding the house and getting the homestead back up and running again. My entire family and I love watching your videos and getting inspiration from you and your family! Keep up the good work….shocka bra!

[@sarameitner6770]

What a joy that the horses appear to have become good friends. That's special for everyone.

[@onlyme639]

It’s great seeing the build coming together and the children being children

[@bigwink7]

3:18 at this moment, I didn’t hear a word Jeremy said. Gotta love Melissa’s playful nature. ❤

[@davidepool5884]

We were in the dairy business until I was 17 years old. When I was 15 me and my two neighbor friends that were younger than me, one being a girl, had 250 square bales of hay to haul and stack in our barn from around 15 miles away. I drove to and from the hay field Then I had the girl drive while we loaded the truck. We worked until 12:30 am that night but we got all the hay moved and put away. We had some cattle on another farm near by so I had to start driving on the roads at a young age so my dad could tent to more important things on our farm.

[@lavernfoy4591]

Looking forward for next Saturday. Great job guys ❤️🙏

[@joniboulware1436]

The work ethic in this country is dying among the younger generarions. But these youth are showing the worth of pitching in and working hard.

[@dorisgrainger9692]

ZIt pays to have a smart,kind and pretty daughter! 😊😊😊

[@ohioerrn]

Love to see hard working teens pitch in!

[@nychillin212]

Melissa, you are a great editor and storyteller!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much 💓

[@kimperes5987]

Melissa, during the 1st few minutes of this video, you did some things and facial expressions that made me realize how much Keira (sp?) resembles you! Jeremy, teenagers' help is not only cheap labor, this is work experience they'll always remember and is helping to build a foundation for their work ethic. 👍🌻❤️

[@roderickmarruffo7600]

Ooh the ladies sitt'n in the truck admiring the young eye candy & Ken making sure they do their part, no slackers... Lol oh Melissa, like peeling the layers of an onion, y'all show how up front & honest y'all are in regard to life in general & the raising of the children...

[@susiedamon9978]

🍓🌻🌞I loved this video so much! Having the children participating in the chores of homesteading 🏔️🏠is becoming a lost life. Working hard canning 🍓🫙🍓, bucking hay bales 🌾💪💪, building 🔨🪜🚿, and taking time to play and have fun! 🏇🏻🐴🚴🏼‍♂️👏🏔️🍉. Oh, how I love this family! Thanks for sharing your lives with me! 🤗👏🌻💕

[@jimcoplan9502]

Another good week for you. The children are always a delight to watch.

[@LoJo99]

I can’t decide what I love more. The fact that Kira is wanting to learn to can or that you’re teaching her. Perhaps both! The kids helping with the hay……..so great!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@waynestoner9850]

I have loved watching all the progress being made on the dreams u guys have set out for. It all looks so great!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thanks so much!

[@deborahmitchem2300]

Y’all make me smile! 😊 Great way to handle all that hay stacking-yea Naveah! Supervisor Kenji is hard at work as well. That strawberry jam is going to be yummy come deep winter ❤ dangerous things safely 😂 those flips on the trampoline are impressive!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@pjk1714]

Enclosed Breezeway is standard reference here. Snow stops are a must if you only accumulate two feet on roof. Would imagine might be useful if you have to climb to shovel off. Its not common to have here in our province. The cracking is deafening as it slides and refreezes when to sun falls. Looking great and glad you figured out a barn space before September. Have you noticed our drought cycle shifted by 30 days? July is never wet here and we are floating away.

[@robinmack6493]

"Now I'm distracted...." You guys crack me up. Love how the whole family works as a team. Man you've come a long way from the trailer in the barn! Melissa....any chance of a canning vid or two?

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Yes, I'll try to include more from the kitchen.

[@robinmack6493]

@@GoodSimpleLiving Nice!

[@teamground0229]

I can see Nevaeh poured on the charm to get the guys to help. Or you offered food. You've become quite the builders. You are so thorough. Souza Builders! Thumbs up on encouraging risk taking carefully.

[@marilynnew2189]

I love how you make progress on the build and the kids turn it into a playground. It makes my heart sing.

[@LolaChacona]

Dang Melissa, you gave me angst when I read the title thinking Nevaeh got hurt, but sighed a BIG sigh when it was about calling in her guy friends to help with haying. Things are coming together and that strawberry jam you made on your date with Kira looks fabulous!! I'll be heading over to catch up on your podcast this afternoon. Hugs to you all and that includes your animals, especially Kenji ❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much 💓 See you over there.

[@deecooper1567]

That’s what I thought also😮🤦🏼‍♀️. Great video with all kinds of activities going on 🤩👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@highridgemom7899]

I'm in awe of the talent and skill that you both have. It's amazing to see what you've accomplished. That said, I'm deathly afraid of heights and literally, have clammy hands watching you work so close to the edge and so high up. Yikes!

[@shelliregnier1712]

The views while filming Jeremy working are just breathtaking. That was nice of those kids to help with the hay. Love watching these videos! See you Wednesday at your podcast!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thanks 👍 see you there!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job folks, looking good around there. Glad you called in the calvary to help with the hay bails and hope they all return when it's time to put them in the hay barn. The roofs look great . Can't wait to see how well the snow sheds off the entry ways. Stay safe around there and keep up the great videos. OLD DAWG DREAMING Fred.

[@angelapriddy6308]

See dad. Navaihs guy friends came in handy. After all it's just practice lol. I just love y'all. 💕.Thank you so much for sharing your lives with all of us. You know you could make a business out of this. Building things for people when your done with everything.

[@PatriotLady1991]

Lots of progress. It seems like GABY is going up quick! 👏 My childhood friend had a pony that was so gentle. We would sit on the horse together and try to change positions without falling off. Mostly, we fell off. Lol Good memories and fun times! ❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

A good pony is everything

[@karenrothery5696]

Great job!! I am trying to figure out why I experience such a feeling of accomplishment when you two complete a project??😂 I love your encouraging the children to try hard things under your tutelage! They will be such accomplished adults in whatever they decide to do! You are the best role models on social media! Hugs! Karen😊

[@sharonlundquist8433]

Good thinking on Naveah's part to get her friends to help with the hay. Love the video this week. Have a good weekend.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thanks, you too!

[@tombirney7276]

@@GoodSimpleLiving Construction laborers get PAID how much per hour in your state? DON'T B STINGY

[@MrPaulcm1]

It's looking really good. Great getting help with the bales. So good to see the kids enjoying the horses. You guys make me laugh. Love the vlog :)

[@mariettew-b9629]

Over & above everything you make/do etc I have to say it’s those little moments of intimacy that really hit home. I love how Melissa was “distracted” & I’m sure she was blushing too? It’s those simple, simple touches that keeps a relationship strong. PS I’m an absolute sucker for having my hand kissed!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️ he's still my boyfriend

[@donsmith3737]

What a balanced family unit you guys have. You make it look simple but you know it's much more difficult than one thinks is achievable. Thanks for the video. I needed this today.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@debbiebowyer1583]

Awesome to see Kira helping you do the canning of the strawberries ! Nice to have help with the hay this year , the young guys were sure a great help ! Love handsome man Kenji God Bless❤

[@jimkeith2335]

FYI when cutting a rake wall there is a common difference. When laying out studs 16” or 2ft or on center you use the run and pitch to calculate the difference each stud length increases or decreases by the same measurement.

[@RD-ue9wb]

Your family is so wonderful to watch. Thank you.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@connietaylor2171]

I love the way you all work together as a family!

[@CharlotteWatson-d5z]

Oh my goodness I was so glad to see you had help with the hay. I remember helping my dad many years ago every summer he always hired the young boy around to help because being a only child wasn’t enough help. I watch you all and go back to my childhood on our small farm 119 acres and really miss it sometimes. I really love you all thank you for your video. I also love your new Video too.

[@grace32711]

Love your channel and how your family works together as well as play together teaching them life skills

[@rachelm8229]

Today's video was just the perk I needed on this rainy Saturday! Always a pleasure to see the Souza family working together. Happy weekend to you all!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@caroltassin4049]

This is so wonderful watching family & friends getting together to get things done. The playfulness you have with one another is so cute & loving. The canning is so great with you & Kera, brings back memories of my mom & I (I'm 74) Thanks for my favorite part of the week, make me Happy!

[@joeharwell54]

Growing up I lived on a 30-acre "gentleman's farm" with eight very tame cows and a horse. My parents sold their business when I was 12 and Dad went on the road with an uncle doing long-haul, coast-to-coast trucking. Getting the hay bales picked up and into the barn fell to my mom, younger sister, and me. I also recruited friends which made it a lot easier. I'm 69 years old and those are fond memories.

[@erinbarrow4819]

😊addition is looking and coming along beautifully Melissa and Jeremy love it

[@darrenberry3456]

Once again you guys are spot on with help and family and everyone involved with the hay . Your parting words were spoton and very encouraging love your progress on the addition.

[@sandistiles6717]

Your thoughts at the end brought tears to my eyes. I'm working on losing my fears to move forward with my dreams. Now I know why I love your channel and your family. You all inspire me. Thanks. God Bless!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Best of luck! God bless

[@triciah.1695]

The hallway connecting the house to the garage is called a breezeway. At least that's what they used to be called years ago.

[@azcowboy1963]

Great video as always and your personalities definitely shine in this one. To see the love you all share does a heart good.

[@veeg2682]

I loved the way you blushed when hubby kissed your arm..you both are so cute😊

[@pamgriffith1937]

I love watching your family but the videos aren’t long enough 😞…I could literally watch you all the time. Ty for sharing your lives with me and giving me the pleasure of watching your family grow and prosper. It truly brings joy to my heart ❤️and a standing brunch date twice a week😊!!

[@dawasangpo8348]

I see your youtube few months ago your all familys very kindness with compassion take future god bless you all familys

[@joyceterra2265]

Brought back lots of memories of our times in the hay fields. Dad, brothers, hubby and their friends bucking bales while Mom and I drive vehicles. Long, hot days. At the end we would bbq and enjoy the company and relax. Of course in a few days it would be reciprocated at their ranch too. Fun memories and lots of camaraderie tall tales too. Haha

[@heidipustelniak652]

Things are looking good! Can’t wait to see your pantry shelves all filled with your homemade canned goods!

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Such a great place to raise your kids to have experiences that will give them knowledge to fall back on when they need it! Love your family ❤

[@juanitaespiricueta3863]

This world needs more parents like you♥

[@TR-rz1xt]

You guys... you're all such nourishing food for the soul! It's a great privilege and joy to share a little each week with you all! Thank you ❤❤❤🤗

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Wow, thank you!

[@Susan.I]

Those teen boys are working hard!!

[@sharonspivey7913]

Melissa &Jeremy.... everything is looking good but for some reason it seems like this build is going much faster....keep on keeping on!😎👍

[@straubdavid9]

This is one really cool build👍🏻Man'o man .... that strawberry jam looked deeeelish!🍓🍓🍓Loved all the footage of the big ball of wrinkle fur .... aka Kenji💚Love your vids, but I think this is one of the best yet. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend .... take care 🐶🐈🐎🐑🐇🚜🌞✌🏻

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good day everyone, from Kamakura, Japan 🇯🇵! 🤩🐶👍🏾

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Good Morning

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

@@GoodSimpleLiving 🤩🐶👍🏾

[@donna-ruthasher3148]

Sometimes having such a POSITIVE family and great children with helpful friends is amazing ( it doesn't hurt that your first born is absolutely beautiful and a pure hearted person . All the young men in the 30 mile are wanting to show off for her , Sorry Dad !! )

[@karenminckler4198]

I love the other channel. It was so nice seeing Naveah on there. She’s an amazing and caring young woman.

[@kendacornell1046]

What a delight to watch you two. Your love shows through each time we see you. Kierra said she wanted a jelly business, glad to see she hasn't lost that dream. I love to can so I can understand. Gabby is looking great. Your past experience is showing with the speed you are going with all of this. You are so good at filling us in on what is happening. Naveah was so smart calling in her strong friends to help, shows she knows how to get a back breaking job done without having to do the lifting for her and Melissa, so smart!!! God bless all of you, happy to see this week and looking forward to next week.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much 💓 God bless

[@kaylashomecrusade]

Oh man that one brief clip of you and Kiara canning makes me want to see a Melissa canning episode! 😁

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

We'll include more

[@mariavieira8520]

Olá! Família Linda! Ótimo sábado pra vocês. Ótimo trabalho. ❤

[@mariavieira8520]

Muito obrigada

[@wadeprior5203]

Good morning guys hope you guys are having a great day keep up the good work❤❤❤❤❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Same to you!

[@paulawhite2882]

Young men need to do more work like this! It's good for them, mind, body and soul+

[@henrideclercq7338]

Coming along nicely 👍👍 . A big thank you for the help in picking up all the hay you boys did an excellent job 👍👍 . God bless you and your family .

[@JB-eg1tb]

It's neat to see you letting your kids be kids while also getting them involved with the construction when needed

[@taniadevilliers348]

An entire 20 minutes and 45 seconds of pure wholesomeness! What a treat! You have no idea how needed it is to see your family living such a joyful, balanced life! Thank you for every second that you share. Due to work I have been unable to listen to your GSL-uncut podcasts, but I am saving them as a treat for tomorrow! Lovely to watch the focus of Ms "That's-my-Jam", undoubtedly she is going to go far "Jamming". Hopefully she will be delivering her jam to the doughnut shop soon!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

You are so kind

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Melissa, you are so good at explaining what you are doing, providing Jerome leave you alone when you are talking. Good progress made on the framing. Love and best wishes from Mike. ❤

[@the_voice_of_reason]

You two are the BEST ❤❤. I love the energy between you two 😂😘😘 especially when Jeremy kissed your hand Melissa and you got so giggly and distracted. So adorable…..back to the building, great job guys. Love your family and your channel. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺✌️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

😊 thank you

[@imscanon]

The hall that links the house and garage is called a Breezeway. I'd just hire Naveah's friends for the summer to do tons of stuff. They look like they could be very handy! Save Jeremy's back.

[@christophermeyer3980]

Well you can tell that you are getting better at framing, not so many mistakes. It's coming together real nice and soon we will get a better idea how the floor layout is going to look...COOL. That part with the baby doll sheep eating the watermelon rind had me laughing, what a treat. I will be glad when you get the end walls done and something around the stairwell, looks a little scary. Be safe and give that cat a belly rub for me.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Well that's interesting progress, have a good week and count your blessings amen.

[@ritamatthews2942]

Really enjoyed this ☺, I always look forward to seeing you all each Saturday.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much 💓

[@bernventer5949]

It helps to have a beautiful daughter to get some young chaps to come and help. Great family.😅

[@Mrlongshot]

The build is really coming along nicely. I had to laugh when you said Nevaeh called some FRIENDS to help with the hay. I remember when I was a teenager, my neighbor would ask me to help with the hay. "She" also was very attractive, and her friend where all boys that came to help. No farm girls! You women are all alike, poor boys don't have a chance. Just SMILE and laugh, we will do anything. Ask Jeremy, it works on him. YES my love, as you wish! It also helps if you are a GOOD cook, but that comes later. Be safe working on the siding, it looks like the both of you feel more at ease up high. That could be dangerous on two story buildings. SAFTY, SAFTY, SAFTY!!!👓🎧♾

[@barbarabeagley6650]

It's just smart thinking on a boys part to have helped the family when younger, if in the future he expects be regarded as an acceptable suitor by the family.

[@kennethharrison4847]

I remember helping to buck hay all day, and everyone helped, and it was great fun riding the huge hay load. had great meals for lunch and dinner. One thing when bucking hay none of the girls wanted to do it and any who tried found it exhausting and dangerous.

[@PaullaWells]

Looks like y'all have gotten a lot done. You'll be finished with the project before you know it. Great work, y'all!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Oh gosh, framing is the easy part 😆

[@jadedavis822]

I just love you guys. Melissa gets flustered after he kisses her arm speaks volumes..another great one!

[@debbiebowyer1583]

Another amazing video ! Again love watching the teamwork you two do ! ❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@mema2419]

I see that hall as a home to home and since home IS where the heart is, it could be heart hall?

[@suzyschore5014]

Yeah Happy Saturday ❤🎉

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@marlysmilligan3015]

Its awesome, your dog finally got a ride, rather than chasing everybody down the road.

[@donush9139]

I Love How You & Hubby Get Along Together while Building the 2nd House. You have A Loving Family That's Great. It is Great to teach the kids how to cook at a early age. I Love Your Video's I watch Them Every Saturday.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

So much to see..n sooo much to share...an awesome job on this vid!! I enjoyed the visit with all of you.. Sir Kenji..looking good,as ever!! N " meow " snoozing .. a cute touch! Have enjoyed the Pod cast shows... C ya on the next video ! 👍🦊🧙‍♂️🐺🤙

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Denise_Thompson]

Isn’t that hallway technically called a breezeway? You guys are doing such great work. The strawberry jam looked so delicious. ❤

[@ES_605]

I just love this channel. What a great life!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@pegasusqp]

If you closed in the stairwell downstairs and put the door down there, you could have a hand rail or ½ wall at the top. WHICH WOULD OPEN THE HOLE WALL FOR A WINDOW.❤😊

[@dellapitre4520]

I've literally been waiting for you to upload! ❤❤❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

You're the best!

[@dellapitre4520]

@@GoodSimpleLiving love you Souza family! ❤️😍🥰

[@edgasaway2207]

You have a little paradise on earth. The home, the land and the mountains.

[@mamacat315]

Again, another great video demonstrating the value of teamwork and teaching your kids the benefits of working together to accomplish goals 🙌🏼 also, loving the cameos of your farm critters, especially Mr. Kenji. He is a precious boy! 🥰😘

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robinwilliams2374]

AWESOME GUYS THANKS FOR SHARING

[@beckypage6041]

See…it’s not just our kids who learn as we all mature. Parenting always seems to make a person say; Well that went____. You fill the blank 😂 I’m really enjoying the podcast! Let’s get to diving deep into a issue, I’m all ears!

[@GoJolli]

The GABY Breezeway can be the name of the love hall connecting the two buildings. Gr8 job, family!

[@gilbertmercado462]

Nice of Nevaeh have her strong friends come over to help with the hay bales. Kenji and the sheep through the video is an extra add on that is so cute. Khaimani and the boys stacking hay bales was a real help to Melissa and Nevaeh. Jeremy showing some PDA to Melissa was so romantic! Kerah practicing horse tricks is so good. And Melissa you are right getting moving is the first step on any journey. I remember faith is the essence of things hope for and the evidence of things not yet seen. A vision started it all in in your move to Idaho and look how far you have come and so it is with the children living and learning will get them to where they should go and be at. Excellent role models Jeremy and Melissa are to your four kids. Have a blessed week and keep on making progress on the garage and apartment plus all the other stuff you have going on. I get tired just thinking about it but you yunguns have the strength and energy to help get it done.

[@cekfraun]

Yes, Jeremy, I remember Chuck Woolery... " We'll be back in two and two." 😀

[@donna-ruthasher3148]

To say that i feel this family is beyond fabulous is an understatement !! If i could afford to be a SUPERFAN , I would

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@carlahubbard7561]

Watching you and Kira canning together reminds me of my childhood! That was our summer, harvesting and canning vegetables for a family of 13!

[@karenclark9138]

good job getting those young friends to help with hay. It is looking good and will be a great addition to your house.

[@mrbill8542]

Back in 2 and 2 --Chuck Woolery-game show host-We remember , Jeremy !

[@sth.777]

The snow guards are a great addition to your roof, and to the safety for your family and pets! Every slanted roof here in Switzerland has snow guards, and I can't imagine living in a snowy area without them! Every spring, we can hear the sheets of snow sliding on our roof like mini avalanches - until they hit the snow guards and come to a stop!