Our Island Home lost to the Sea (Story 39)

[@carolranes91]

I am 78 and I have learned that all we have are memories. Everything in life changes. Everything new becomes old. Cherish the memories. I am so sorry for your loss but I cannot help thinking that “thank God you and your family were not there to experience the destruction”! I worry about the animals. They do not have choice they have to rely on humans because we have domesticated them. That is really sad, you and your family can rebuild your lives they have to rely on you. Thanks for sharing and in all of the adversity I have faced in my life and there have been many times I have had to start over with nothing and no one to help, you have your family, I have learned in every single adversity I faced there was always an equal or greater opportunity and I alway ended up in a better place with more opportunity to help others. I hope you will continue to bring awareness to the terrible tragedy of the eruption and set up a GoFundMe me so people can send support and help to those left and the animals on the islands. Your tragedy could inspire others to help those in much need! Carry on with the fight!

[@brandonroach2097]

The most important things are still intact. Bless you all!

[@susancalvert8207]

It was paradise. I watched Gone with Wynn. You looked so comfortable in that environment. Do your own thing. You all will make it happen.

[@eduardogasparian8233]

Dior, you are a Natural Story teller, and maybe that's your call. Do documentaries. And remember adversty is the mother of all inventions and creativity. As Einstein once said "Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” Take care

[@kriskemp4952]

Still beautiful.

[@sailingsolo5290]

You guys built a slice of paradise there for sure. I watched it on the wynns You still have youre lifes youre yacht and animals. Covid bullshit might have saved you guys. Glad youre making peace with life in tonga.

[@listay1]

Covid bullshit causes volcanic eruptions now? You're seriously deluded.

[@windycurrent]

I am heart broken that your famlies home is gone. This being said you did a beautiful job filming and editing this video!!! First rate professional work Dior!!!

[@diorsheen]

Ah thank you so much for the kind words! :)

[@rileybri]

We first met you with the Wyns years ago and gre to love you and your family and the little slice of paradise you all created. While it's gutting to see what you all built taken away in an instant, I know with all my heart you will all land exactly where you are supposed to be and will build again better stronger and with a fuller heart.

[@stephenhawen5845]

I have enjoyed you post so much! Heart breaking to see what happened to your Home. Hope so much you and your family Find a new home as beautiful as the last and keep KZbin please.

[@RaksasaMentawai]

Hey guys, found you guys via the Wynns a long time ago. Glad you're all alive ❤ There's still chips and dips ❤❤❤❤❤ Godspeed 🤙

[@jlewis4587]

What can anyone say when you lose your home? Very glad you and your family were away and you’re all safe. Tough choices no matter what.

[@mezanian]

When one door closes....😊 your family can do anything, there's a big world is out there. Dream big Dior, regards to everyone ❤

[@dharwood2727]

This is so sad. You guys had such an amazing home! I was able to enjoy, it vicariously (to some degree) via Jason and Niki Wynn's channel. I feel a sense of grief, and I have never been there. It is amazing just how powerful the ocean is (and volcanoes). It's something that we all recognize, mentally. But when she decides to flex her muscle . . . wow. I pray blessings on you and your family, that you all find a new sense of purpose, and an amazing future.

[@richardbryant8286]

It was stressfull enough extending a house in suburban UK. Can't even begin to imagine what it would take to rebuild there. Good luck with whatever comes next.

[@dianeroper3968]

I was introduced to your family via the Wynns. So glad I did get to see what your island home used to be and it was wonderful. You have a good eye and your videos are beautiful, inspiring and interesting. I truly believe you have a lot of great things in your future. So thankful that all lives were spared. Having felt like I knew y’all it was so distressing when the earthquake and tsunami happened. Love to all. ❤❤❤

[@keithallison3756]

I wish you and all the people of Tonga prosperity and success in rebuilding your beautiful home.

[@ketanasaxon9221]

So sad for you guys 😢what an unimaginable scale of loss Also big respect to your courage to return and so wonderful your animals and Tonga family survived Wish you strength for the road/s ahead wherever they take you ❤

[@UUBrahman]

The Tonga explosion is the biggest explosion every recorded, even bigger than the Soviet Union's biggest nuclear explosion. There is another Tonga volcano some miles north that appears to be doing something similar, ocean water leaking into the magma camber. I feel worst for you Father as the resort was hand built, mostly, had advanced high quality systems that required an estimated man decade of work.

[@kcsunnyone]

I feel for you. I live on a little island in gulf of mexico that was the landing spot for Hurricane Ian last September - everything takes years to grow back. But for your family, you're fortune to be alive. Incredibly lucky that your lives were spared. I would take that miracle and wonderful memories, and go live your life. Time for another path.

[@grasshopperhawk]

Wow. Very glad veterinarians are at work there again.

[@kellinomnom]

Glad you're back to posting and so very glad you're all doing well.

[@markweigel3301]

😳😳😳😎🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🙏May God Bless You All…A little advice from a Lifelong WaterMan, Fishermen, Mariner, etc whose been from Rags to Riches and back to Rags Again, Don’t Worry about all the Material Stuff that can be Rebuilt and/or Replaced in Time…ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS IS THAT YOU ALL ARE ALIVE (Animals Included)!!! Life Will Go On So Please Cherish Every Moment !!! 🙏🫶❤️Stay 💪Strong 🌈

[@douglashoffman9042]

So many memories. I miss your family. All the best

[@grancitodos7318]

Nature gives, nature takes, consider intelligently where you build, and consider nature's probabilities.

[@denisecole6128]

Dad looks like he is still in shock!

[@cnc75adventures49]

I can’t imagine how hard this would be to go through I’m sorry for your losses and wish you all the best in restarting your next journey with family and love it should be just another adventure 👍👍

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

We feel your pain, we also feel your love. Our house is yours if ever up here in USA. Not much needs finishing what I started, been working on other homes, less time on mine. Try linking "Wynns sailing" that's when we found you guys the first time. Less chips in the armor, more chips in the bowl Dad. you may have lost your dream but will never lose your memories.

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

So sorry you lost your home. I do love the drone shots! Epic! Last year we had a horrible hurricane here in Florida, Hurricane Ian, cat 4, make landfall in Ft Meyers. Crazy devastation on the outer island of Captiva, a very popular tourist destination. I live in central Florida, so the storms are not so bad once they make it this far inland. You should leave a link in the description to book a stay on your sailboat:-)

[@MusicMike939]

Cool family. I think a lot of us would not be handling that as gracefully.

[@geoffhunwick9151]

So sorry to see what happened to your island and your home and animals,very sobering to see

[@Bender24k]

I had to watch again. Wow. The LAND is different. I feel so bad for you, but I also think the end of one chapter is the beginning of another. You & your parents are so authentic & real I feel like you'll bounce back better somehow. Best of luck to you all!

[@carolranes91]

Amazing vets!❤❤❤❤

[@fgansell]

Hey, you all did really well sitting for that time in front of the camera, my heart goes out to you all, going back and seeing your old home, i wellled up with the footage of your arrival and your greeting party. Hope you have a Top season with the charters. Best of Luck and thanks so much for sharing.

[@markbernier8434]

Horrible to see this on the other side of the world. Here in Canada it is pouring rain and the relief is huge as we have been watching the forests burn and breathing the smoke for weeks.

[@mikael_e]

Watched the video now for the second time - have still no words ... can't imagine how it must have felt, and I'm sure still feels, to return to this place that gave you all so many wonderful moments. Thanks for being so brave and sharing this video (guess I wouldn't have been able to do). All the best for whatever direction you all decide to go, take your time to decide, you'll feel what is right. Greetings from Austria, M.

[@ghost-writer]

The kaleidoscope turns-slate is clean... you'll never lose those wonderful times, and many more to come on a different plane. Well presented, you captured the emotion well.

[@SP-os9pf]

💔 sending love and well wishes to the sheens, sam's family and the people (& animals!) of Tonga xx

[@donny1boykie]

I have been binge watching every Single one of your videos from the very first one since I came across you guys after seeing you with Kara & Nate and was not sure how I would feel when it came to this one having been along your journey since the first vid of your channel.. I am truly sorry for your loss and the heartbreak I can see in your eyes but you do show a remarkable amount of positivity and inner strength as an Individual women and as a family unit. You guys will reach your dreams I am sure of it and I will be here following along all the way. Now onto the next video, :)

[@Taisen_Des]

The hugging moment (5:36) gives us goose bumps. 😢 🥰 Your parents are wise. 👌 Best wishes for the future! 👋

[@joepoppenhagen5694]

Thanks for the vlog. Life moves on. Good times will come.

[@DBartWest]

WOW! Thank you for the update on the old homestead.

[@Van-..-z._-_z.-._-._.-z.]

The reason I like youtube. Thanks for doing videos

[@diorsheen]

Thank you for watching ! :)

[@John-Nada]

It's not as nice with all the shade trees missing but you could manage a more modest youth hostel campground combined with whale swimming tours on a boat like Tropic Bird. I hope your property was just a lease arrangement. It's good to be alive after that crazy massive explosion in your backyard. I noticed there's still a couple remnants of that island left. I keep thinking of that overnighter your family did and the scalding water under the beach. That whole thing was fascinating to watch from a safe distance via your video blogs. Thanks for the update and I wish you all the best.

[@texanoutdoors6409]

You and your family are " blessed " to be alive after that terrible explosion. I cannot imagine what you guys felt going back to your old home but you have your life and mom and dad's life and that's the main thing. Hugs from Texas. ❤

[@KristineS73]

Sending Positive vibes to your family. That was hard to see and I didn't live there so i can only imagine how you all feel. Have a great season and see you soon Sheens ❤️

[@thripflorin2746]

Very sad for you all 😢 so lucky you werent there

[@ellenbaird9080]

Thank you for the update . So sorry for the loss of your homes . I fell In love with Tonga during a sailing several years ago .

[@chrisd8438]

You are awesome. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@tinyhousecaro]

Wow, very emotional and sad video, and at the same time I can tell there are so much positive vibes with the three of you :) I wish you a lot of love in the coming months!

[@zenseed75]

Can't imagine the feeling but so thankful you weren't home when it happened and Sam and fam are okay. Totally understand your life decisions. ❤

[@jamessandman3708]

Dior, your family is so beautiful and so strong your strength will get you through this! We love you out here and are praying for you. Fortunately you have the boat which is home too. Hang in there and fight your way back! You've got this!! Save some chips for Dad!...⛵⛵⛵

[@diorsheen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@IGMA2062]

so grateful you all survived ... onward and upward

[@ericsamuelson4966]

So sorry for your loss, that is super heavy. Glad you and the animals are well though. Cheers to what’s next.

[@geoGELLER]

sad / no words to describe how you must feel / what next / sorry

[@kiki.arielscrystalco]

Sending you guys so much love from WA and best wishes for all of your future endeavours. 💗

[@khoatran9482]

Man I subscribed back from the Wynn days when they visited you, but haven't really watched and this has to be one of the most depressing things I've watched in a while and the there's whole ass wars around the world. Best wishes to your fam. Sorry for your loss.

[@ricoconnor3351]

I am so touched by your journey and more than anything inspired and uplifted by how resilient, loving and together you guy’s are as a family. Been watching since the beginning of the pandemic and will be here watching for as long as you keep putting them out there. Much love to all of you

[@TheIslandLifeofUs]

Ohh man what a sad feeling just watching you return. The before and after shots are quite haunting and even without ever having visited your beautiful barn I know how truly significant it is what you’ve all lost. Your family has endured some hardship that for sure but it’s a testament to see you all sit down and look for positives. Stay strong and heal together. I still get chills thinking of you camp on the volcano only weeks before it erupted 😢

[@diorsheen]

Yes it's quite wierd to think we were some of the only and some of the last people to have camped there!

[@manaiawatersedge]

Beautiful Dior!! I moving up in July based at Eua,hope to meet you sometime maybe at the Happy Sailor😎

[@carolranes91]

I read recently there are expected to see more eruptions of nearby volcano!

[@briantorres6614]

The resilience of the Sheen family is so inspiring. I love the focus on future goals and getting on with things, despite the challenges that life has thrown your way. It's inspiring to our family of 5 here on the other side of the world. Sending positive vibes your way!

[@diorsheen]

Thank you for the kind words! :)

[@sallyanngetzen4195]

thank you for sharing your story! amen besos xoxoxo

[@Bender24k]

Unreal. Speechless.

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

It’s all just so devastating. I’m relieved you’ve decided to move on…the path with so much resistance needs to be heeded. May you and your parents new chapter be full of love, joy, beauty, good health, and peace of mind. 🙏🏼

[@diorsheen]

Much appreciated :)

[@pavichapin]

Thanks for the update. Have a great season......

[@jettynz]

Amazing (but also sad) video, thanks for sharing! Do you have a website for your charters?

[@stevengaskill6515]

Cheer up! If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it.

[@wadenolan1]

💌

[@holadesigns8810]

😢💕

[@opexo]

[@TomenJokiaidrik]

👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@John-ps7mk]

😢❤😅

[@TheCourse872]

😢🥹🫶🏽

[@hieunamhoa3616]

build a concrete house this time