PICTURES OF A WOMAN'S LIFE IN APPALACHIA: Ellen Coomer Shares Stories From Her Life. FOA Ep. 20

[@randlerichardson5826]

We were so poor we didn’t know how poor we was. We thought if we didn’t have stuff we didn’t need it. Great days it learnt us to be happy with what we had. I miss them days even though I was born in the last days of the best times ever was. I wouldn’t trade them memories for no amount of money neither.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So true, Randle. Glad this struck and chord with you and appreciate you watching and being in touch with your thoughts.

[@elizabethjohnson475]

I was born in 1956. You were certainly born in the best days. My mom was a story teller about her large population family. I loved her true accounts about her many uncles, aunts, and cousins, in Oklahoma. I wanted so much to have lived at that time, like her.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Yes ma’am fried chicken and white gravy and homemade biscuits mmmmmmmmmm a meal fit for a king.

[@scottallen6062]

Randle, you will get no argument from me!

[@frankknight4491]

She is beautiful and had me on the edge of my seat sharing tales of her life. Thanks for sharing

[@scottallen6062]

Frank, she is a beautiful person for sure. thank y0u for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Hope to hear from you again.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Frank; Yes, Ellen is a special lady. We've visiting her several times to talk about other folks she knew, so it was great to be able to sit down and hear more of her own stories from her life.

[@elizabethjohnson475]

My dad was raised near Memphis in Turrell, Arkansas. His dad ran a plantation. He was the go-to person when his mom wanted a chicken for dinner. He otherwise grew up hating to eat chicken, unless it was disguised in a casserole. He's 91 now, in Siloam. I love hearing her stories, and the pictures are a fantastic bonus. Times are in many ways returning to the old homesteading. Homeschooling is double in attendance compared to public schools. Homesteading is hard, but thousands of families are raising their gardens and livestock, enough not to need to go to the grocery store. It's a new self-reliant homesteading. Regards from far north California. . .a long way from Siloam.

[@scottallen6062]

Elizabeth, it is great to hear from you out there! Thanks for spending time with us and sharing your thoughts. Thanks for telling us about your dad. So good that he is still kicking in Siloam. Hopefully the video got you a bit closer to Arkansas. Keep coming back.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Elizabeth; Thanks for sharing your story and memories. We love to hear about how people grew up and what they value. Its the reason we do what we do, to try to keep those stories alive and to honor these folk.

[@jessicah.1828]

Hello from an Arkansas homesteader and homeschooler originally from rural Northern California. We love the slow life 😊

[@kimmontgomery54]

What a blessing! I enjoyed watching this so much! Thank you for sharing this! Mrs. Ellen is a beautiful soul!❤

[@scottallen6062]

Kim, I also pleased that you are a part of our channel. We can't do this without people like you. THANK YOU! Ellen is a beautiful soul for sure. Keep coming back and sharing your thoughts. They are appreciated.

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’ve had more than my share of hand me down clothes now some was made out of patches from where they were worn out lollllllllllllllllll. I miss them times I sure enough do.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Randle, It sounds like you were able to connect with her stories and found some that reflect your own experiences growing up.

[@quackslikeaduck]

"We always knew we were loved ..." It was so calming to listen to Ellen talk about her childhood and her family, and heartwarming to see her good little dog right by her side the entire time ❤ Thank you for posting!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Well said! Thanks for reaching out and glad to hear you enjoyed her story.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Warm sweet oil my dad used it for earaches to. It always helped. Great video sir thanks for sharing it with us all GOD BLESS

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for sharing, Randle.

[@geraldteaster3298]

Great video! Ellen is articulate and witty. Listening to her was like hearing my family members when I was growing up.

[@scottallen6062]

Gerald, When I first met Ellen I had a similar feeling that she was family. It is easy to listen to her tell her stories. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I am glad the video may have brought back some family memories .

[@janethughes7661]

I can’t love this enough💜I wish Ellen would write a book and narrate the audio!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

That would be a great idea wouldn't it? She is such a great lady and full of wonderful stories. Glad you enjoyed some of them!

[@kimwhite1520]

I love her stories. I saw an interview with a Ruby Baker from Appalachia. She named some of the same places. I wonder if they know each other? Very interesting!

[@scottallen6062]

Kim thanks for stopping by the channel. I saw the Ruby Baker video. Please keep stopping by for a visit. You are always welcome.

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Kim; Thanks for getting in touch and for watching. Ellen has such great stories that we turn to her often as she knows so many folks and is so well respected.

[@peggymiller8684]

I loved these. This was the life of my ancestors

[@thefaceofappalachia]

So gald you enjoyed the episode. Thanks for watching.

[@scottallen6062]

What a joy to spend time with Ellen. A true treasure. I could listen to her stories all day. Love her dog Sadie too!

[@randlerichardson5826]

Scott I could listen to stories like this all night.

[@ellencoomer3345]

Scott, Thank you for your kind words. I always love to sit and talk with you and Tim. Keep up the good work!!

[@scottallen6062]

I hope we have many more conversations and time together. You are the best of Appalachia!@@ellencoomer3345

[@debby891]

Really enjoyed this❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to check out some of our others.

[@reneesnider-y3v]

My parents were both raised on Big Laurel . My mom was a Capps and my dad was Norton , his father was the pastor at Ivy Ridge Church of God. I was born I. 1964 and Dr. Duck delivered me . Such a small world!

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Yes it is. My mother is 96 and knew Dr. Duck very well when she lived in Mars Hill. sounds like you have deep roots in the area!

[@susiebilk9905]

❤❤❤

[@thefaceofappalachia]

Glad you enjoyed the video about this remarkable lady.

[@someonesprincess3]

❤👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼🙂

[@scottallen6062]

thanks for stopping by the channel

[@laurahurst1960]

She was a nurse when I was a student

[@thefaceofappalachia]

How neat. Glad to remeber her, as she's such a great lady.