What a Storm!! An Unexpected Day-in-the-Life (DITL)

[@laurieg6416]

The dog sheltering the newborn kid during the storm is one of the sweetest things I've ever heard! So glad everyone is safe.

[@theresaschmidt1183]

That's a Pyrenees for you! Wonderful farm dogs. They love children too!

[@kellybarrett1561]

Thank you Jesus for keeping our friends at Ozark family homestead safe!

[@cynthiaosgood3804]

Amen

[@adriennerose9522]

When times get tough and a little overwhelming, I have started telling myself, "Just do the next good thing," and it helps immensely.

[@BeckyCreger-vs5ce]

Thank the Lord that none of you were hurt and there wasn't more damage. Also, thank You God that they have the well pump and grill

[@1977GBH]

Shawn must be so proud of how you and the family handled the storm situation while he was away!!! Proves your family is prepared for those unexpected times and don't panic!! You both have done a wonderful job preparing the kids for whatever comes your way!!!

[@christiepyle7516]

Be thankful thats all the damage y'all got; our son, and his family, took a direct hit from a tornado in Valley View, TX...total devastation! They are safe, but bruised, battered and very sore. As they were running to the storm shelter, the wind picked up my pregnant DIL and threw her into a fence. They had no warning and all this happened in 2 minutes, or less. Due to downed trees and power lines, my husband and I ran 2 miles to get to him, and his family. Wrapping your arms around your babies, after that kind of destruction, has no words. Its a night I'll never forget! God showed mercy to my family, but so many families lost loved ones. Take care and many blessings from north Texas❤

[@Helen-xv7ot]

Prayers 🙏 to your son and his family

[@kittyrichards9915]

How scary. What a blessing that all are ok, including the unborn blessing.

[@suefrizzell7005]

sending prayers for your son and his family

[@smsalex64]

Thank you Lord for protecting this family..

[@avonna0117]

So sorry about the damage from the tornado. I live in middle Arkansas, and we have been so lucky to not have had damage. Hang in there Janice and may God bless each of you and glad you and family are safe.

[@bettymiles9560]

So thankful that no one was hurt.

[@susaningram6360]

So sorry to see all the damage. Thankful y’all have set up a system in case of an emergency like this. Things always happens when your husband is out of town.

[@kristanichols6215]

Dogs are awesome,the farm,livestock dogs amaze me,they are some of the best animals,l love them.

[@Lil_Bie2]

The gutters 😢 But so thankful it wasn't the whole house 😊

[@bernm1948]

Glad you are all safe. Lovely that the baby kid was in with the dog!

[@normamason3185]

Thanks are given to God that no one was injured, and that the damage is minimal (or so it seems at a glance).

[@cindywalker3203]

Thank God you are all ok. You all three handled all of this great. I fill for you all.

[@KateBurt-b4e]

We have a neighborhood tag team when storms are approaching. I woke up to thunder in the distance at 3:30am. Went out on the porch to check out the sky. I was shocked as to how hot it was that early in the morning. Came back in and turned the tv on- They were scrolling tornado warnings in Mtn Home. At 4 am I started calling neighbors. By 4:30am 12 of us were in another neighbor's basement here in Mammoth. I thought of you when I saw the storms heading your way. We actually had 3 rotation clouds but no touchdown. No damage. Power of prayer! So thankful everybody was safe at your place :)

[@frugalitystartsathome4889]

Goodness, all this makes me appreciate so much more how fortunate we are in the UK that we just do not have these kinds of extremes to deal with - at least, not on a regular basis. Extremes do happen but so rarely as to be spoken of for generations! Glad to see you are all fine and coping well.

[@KimWatson-e1m]

So happy that you guys are safe. Thankful the damage wasn't more. Love little Wesley. He is a lucky baby with Sarah as his new mom. Praying for that little guy to thrive and to bring joy to you all even though it means more work.

[@kristanichols6215]

Those girls are getting it done.

[@robbynburris3780]

Rebecca knew she needed an umbrella before she went outside....lol❤

[@loisxander6321]

Thinking about all of you. Being very familiar with farm living, I know how well country living has taught us to adapt to many different situations. You are fortunate that you have Andrew and Sarah there to help. Thank you for taking you precious time to share. Blessings to you and your communi

[@rosemarymccartney7934]

So happy you are all safe. Great family teamwork on the clean up.

[@margaretfiggs2606]

Oh my, you guys took on the task of the tree, making chores get done by manual. Iike the pump for water. And hacking the tree. Sarah's friend coming to help. Then the power back on. More storms for the night. Be safe.

[@lbrowne28]

Oh Janice what an ordeal. So glad your whole family is safe. You handled everything so well. What great helpers your children are!

[@naomiminnick6416]

Glad you all ok and safe.

[@rubytaylor4566]

He'll yall, I'm so happy your power is back on. Yall got alot done ,very nice Emily came to help. Your family made it back home safe. Thankful your lights are back on.😊❤🙏

[@angieburns6241]

That must have been quite a storm that went through there. I'm glad you are all ok. It seems there is lots of adventures there this year! That little baby goat is adorable and it cracks me up every time he lets out a yell. It's like he's yelling "MOMMM" each time lol.

[@doloreswilson6698]

Oh my thank you Guardin Angeles for protecting Janice and kids.. sweet love goats.

[@dorothybentley3808]

So thankful no one was hurt.💐🐝💐🐝

[@debbiechaney6607]

Amazing things happening at the Homestead. My goidness you and your hardworking children are so resilient. You are wonderful parents and have loved and taught them so well I am so impressed. The storm was terrible and did alot if damage but "Thank you to God" your family is safe. You must be beyond proud that you and your precious children were able to handle all that happened with such fortitude and grace. Your baby girl is so precious and sweet.The older children were so resourceful and talented, hardworking helping you and their beloved homestead. Thank you again for the quite amazing video, you truly are a #1 family, all working together. Way to go MOM! Love 💕 from Grandma Debbie 🙋🧑‍🦽 and Dexter-Dog 🐕🐾 my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua 🐕🐾 living a quiet crafty life 🏠🌵🏖️🌴 in southern California.🙏🌈🐄🦆✝️⛪🐔🐣🐐🌲

[@kristanichols6215]

Happy all of you and animals are safe.

[@PKaye942]

Hello I was praying everything was already with the Ozarks family when I was watching tornado chaser say its headed to Poplar bluff First though was Ms.Janice area Glad the family is Blessed Pray up for the community

[@dimereseininrobbyravouvou2855]

Adorable mummy and Princess Rebecca with hedge shears clearing the fallen trees strongest ranch farmers So it was just strong winds right weird indeed only picking some stuffs and throwing then around

[@suzanneford1571]

We had a bad winter storm once with tons of ice and snow and no power for 5 days

[@kristanichols6215]

Hope these next set of storms wont be bad,Stay safe.

[@jenniferhicks6507]

I laughed SO HARD when you went in the house and I saw the baby with a baby goat! I was not expecting that! So cute! And then she announced "He's a boy!" LOL!

[@melodyspoor3127]

So glad you are all safe and there wasn't more damage. ❤

[@PeggyMeeter]

WOW good job to Andrew, Sarah, and her friend Emily.

[@z.kaminitskym6396]

Look like a lightning hit the tree at the same time the storm were there Janice..Good that all is good with the animals and the house. And of course all of you Ozark family are safe and sound. Blessing to Ozark family

[@tiffanygurl7865]

Y’all are so full of excitement between storms and surprises lol. Thank God everyone is safe and the babies are well. All my love.

[@kellyzeitvogel4210]

Thank you God for protecting all of you

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

So very glad house didn't have major damage. Ty for sharing with out. God had His hand on you all.

[@dimereseininrobbyravouvou2855]

These are strongest Homestead ranch farmers USA the older kids know what to do just like parents during and after storms Very true good to have all the types of power sources Even a fire place with firewood

[@sharonwest1602]

Thank goodness you have Andrew with you he is such the man you have to watch the Waltons when the mother and two youngest children got lost deep in the woods and how Jim Bob the youngest son step up with all his survival skills he learned from his Grandpa you will have to watch that one Janice

[@EdwanaCole]

So sorry for your loss . But you are safe and God keep you all safe.this was back to back storm it hit in Ky. And southern Indiana there was tornado warnings some in Ky.thank God no damage for us.. have a safe days. Prayers for all in these storms.

[@kathleen4579]

I love electricity too. Never realize how much you need it until you don't have it. Had rain all Memorial day in Minnesota. Bad wind, then bad hail took paint off window trim and many small branches covering the lawn. That was nothing compared to what you're going through and thank you for still doing a video despite all the extra work you got there.

[@daniellepyle5844]

I hope you kept notes of all the events, it will make a great story book.

[@teresamcreynolds5879]

15 Substations is massive damage. I imagine more energy companies will need to come and help. I am so glad you are safe.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yes, Teresa, our area is blessed that workers from other areas have come to help. Also, I checked our electric co-op's Facebook page and is was actually 19 substations that were without power. It was definitely extensive!

[@rachaeljersey9295]

Thank Jesus for keeping you all safe!

[@bumblebee7922]

I'm SO sorry for all that mess and thankful that tree didn't do too much damage to your home. What timing though when Shawn and some of the children were gone. Oh my... What a mess. Oh how cute the baby goat was all cozy with the dog in the doghouse. Animals are so amazing.... Much love and blessings for all of you!

[@dimereseininrobbyravouvou2855]

Great you also have the manual water pump device so good indeed

[@deborahmckinney3414]

I am praying for you...

[@BevLopez-xy6iq]

Be safe, my friend. Glad house damage wasn’t more extensive. Children coped so well and their help was terrific. Thank you for the video update with all you have “ on your plate “. Take care. Warm hug to all

[@suzanneford1571]

When we lose power we or toast our well is 560 feet down, now hand pump

[@nsnyder1506]

So So Very Blessed with little damage and no injury!! Amen

[@katherineburden5416]

I'm glad you are all safe.

[@WendyMullins-j8q]

Glad you are all safe my word how scary to be there with your kids by yourself you are so amazing to jump in with both feet to get things done, you are amazing Janice one of the first things I thought of when I saw what you were going through was how prepare you always are, even your dogs were prepared by saving that little goat.

[@debbierowe5891]

Your package was delivered to UPS store. It is 2 sets of sheets for the bigger mattresses in the girls rooms.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you, Debbie! We did receive them and I'm so very grateful for you and your generosity! :)

[@earlenebrown7181]

So happy you’re safe and boy you all worked together so good . Never a dull moment for you guys.😮

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I sure would appreciate a nice dull moment right about now! :)

[@earlenebrown7181]

The storms have been so bad for everybody saying prayers for you and hopefully that don’t moment comes real quick.

[@nikkicicero7730]

Whatever what you have so cat towel in it and boil it in water and then pull it out and you could put it around the outside of the incubator to dry that will keep the eggs warm

[@MoniqueAO888]

P.S. LOVE the Helen-Keller-quote on the door...I am a convinced pacifist and SOCIALIST...and I never keep my mouth shut, when I think something is going wrong !!! Best wishes for the family, animals and animals in spe. 💚💚💚

[@SISSY4175]

I sure do L❤️VE y'all you're the most loving hard-working beautiful family I've ever seen in my life God bless this beautiful family each and every one of you have a special quality about yourselves confident and so loving to one another you're truly special each and every one of you 💪 I've enjoyed every one of your videos you make us feel like a part of your family and that's priceless God bless yall and all your beautiful animals 🙏🥰❤️🧡💜🐾🐾.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you so much for the super-sweet comment! You made me smile! :)

[@maleesaparadis9889]

So glad everyone is safe.

[@kristaclark4950]

The circle of life for your livestock!! Perhaps this new little goat will help Sarah recover from the loss of the baby lamb. So glad your family is safe.

[@wendystuthers8706]

So thankful for no injuries and nothing major damaged. Thank God for keeping everyone and the animals safe.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@prairiegirl9770]

Well done Mama ❤

[@MatindianGirl06]

Good morning. Praise the Lord, you all are safe. Take care and be safe ❤️

[@Allison-h9o]

Glad everyone is safe

[@kimberlybosnich7860]

Thinking of you all and glad you're all safe!

[@edithjohnson6835]

I think it is wonderful how self sufficient you all are. You’ve got this Mama!

[@lowespringacres7838]

Your potatoes will perk back up again. I once had a corn crop knocked completely flat to the ground and a week later it looked like it never happened 😊

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I sure hope they perk back up, Janet! I'm still waiting for the garden to dry out before I mess with them too much. We're still cleaning up trees today, but I hope to get in the garden by the end of this week. :)

[@sandrarhea2328]

I'm so glad you are all safe & that your house was spared from more damage. God's protection!!

[@heyhello5514]

These storms have been crazy this year. Glad everyone is ok there. ❤️

[@donnasymoniak5280]

Oh Janice! So glad all are safe!

[@nancyparks1063]

Hi Janice. About a week ago we were driving from Portland to our home in Ks (near OK border), we were 4 hrs from home, the sky turned black @ 2pm & there were Tornado warnings in every nearby County, we didn't know if we should sit it out or try to watch the sky & drive accordingly, we were kind of doing both but at one point everyone pulled onto the shoulder so we followed as we were pelted with heavy rain & good sized hail, when we were able to move again we noticed many cars that hadn't pulled over were missing windows. We tried to rent a room but by then the entire town had lost power, most motels had lost windows on one side & they weren't renting to anyone. We finally got someone to rent us a room at 10:30pm. Massive trees were down so even though storm was over we weren't going to drive in the dark. It was quite an experience.

[@RiotWild]

You guys got very lucky with that Bradford pear. They aren’t great trees, to be honest. They grow too big for their own branches to handle and split apart

[@PeggyMeeter]

Thankful you all are safe.

[@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182]

That baby goat is just beautiful😊

[@grizzleegurr7421]

Hold that bottle straight up so goat doesnt get air instead of colostrum/milk. Im glad yall were safe, with minimal damage. I was worried.

[@debbierowe5891]

Thank you Heavenly Father for being with this sweet family. God is Good.

[@catladynj]

Wow. What an eventful 24 hours.😊

[@PeggyMeeter]

Understand you well pump. Had some kind on our farm. Didn't have hand pump.

[@suzanneford1571]

Next time set the incubator in front of the woood stove, also for sheep and goats, syringe feed if they won’t take a bottle

[@cindykenley3707]

Keep safe you guys. Main thing everybody is okay. Good bless all of you.

[@juliemerrin8698]

Thankfully your all safe and shawn and rhe rest of the children managed to get home safe and sound 🙏

[@kelliejackson1191]

I like air conditioning also! I'm glad you didn't have any serious damage, and that no one was injured during all of the awful storms

[@Tia-vj9ox]

So glad you are safe. I have never seen so many cicadas! We can here them but it’s rare to see them ❤

[@Tia-vj9ox]

Hear not here lol (Colorado)

[@meloniemurillo2885]

So glad you all are safe! These storms here lately have been horrendous. So many have lost everything. So keep them all in your prayers.

[@cathyburns750]

So thankful you guys are safe!! Thankful also your fur babies are all safe. Sooo many folks have lost everything in the last week! Prayers for all in the storms of the whole week. God bless you all. Stay safe!!

[@JustAllisonM]

I love the name Wesley, such a cutie. Prayers that everyone stayed safe.

[@hometowncookingwithmariann1126]

I live in upstate PA. Bad Tornados last night. I am so grateful everyone is safe. Your phone tower probably went down. Love to you and your beautiful family ❤️

[@lottaholgersson5090]

So glad you all are safe and ok

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

That little duckling finally hatched out overnight! It took a long time to get out of its shell, but it looks healthy! :)

[@nancywilbur3463]

Nature provides lots of challenges doesnt she. This year certainly has been challenging for any, I’m glad you all are safe.

[@NancySackrider-p1c]

Glad everyone is safe. This weather is insane!

[@debrasnipes7431]

Holee molee! So very thankful the damage was limited and that you all are okay! Janice, what a tremendous job you did to handle things so well in Shawn’s absence! No way I could have stayed that calm, cool, and collected! Sarah, Andrew & Emily, great job on the tree and keeping the refrigerators cool! Rebekah… oh no you didn’t just pluck that cicada off like it was nothing! What a brave girl!You all deserve a huge round of applause!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤❤❤❤ P.S. Please keep,us updated on Baby Wesley! 🐐

[@PeggyMeeter]

Phone lines were probably knocked down. Had that happen on the farm also.

[@taniapagliai4218]

In NE MO we had the same happen with our landline. We couldn't call out, but people could call us. It's due to the fiber optics all being put underground. I wasn't a happy camper to find that out! So sorry about the damage, but glad y'all are safe.❤

[@sharonhart3735]

Just glad you're all ok sorry you're dealing with the damage without your husband.

[@jeanniewilson2201]

This too shall pass. We love your family.

[@suzanneford1571]

This is the first year we haven’t had triplets