Rachael, you definitely weren’t being dramatic at all. You were responding to a very traumatizing situation, and imo you handled it very well! I’m so glad your family & home were okay ❤ Really sad Australia is dealing with this again
@MrsKore2010 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings! I remember your video where you talked about the fires from 2019. Even though I am so far away, it really touched me what had happened to your family and so many others. Greetings from Germany!
@ElleNaturally10 ай бұрын
So relieved you are all ok and your mum’s home didn’t get caught in the fire’s path ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 💛💛
@emilykf354710 ай бұрын
Team Jess forever!! I’m so glad you and your home are safe! 🤍
@valeb41010 ай бұрын
That was really scary, I’m happy to know you and your family are safe. Don’t feel bad about not being there the last time. There’s no way to know how things would’ve gone if you were, you could’ve gotten hurt or something, and you couldn’t guess what was going to happen to your mom and her house. I’m sure she’s glad you were far away and safe from it. You and your family (and everyone there) have been so strong, I can’t imagine what it’s like going through that. Thankfully we don’t have as many natural disasters here as I see in other countries. I wish you all the best, enjoy these months you get to be there with your family before your next adventure begins 😊 it’s always inspiring to watch you move on with your life, goals and adventures. Hugs, from Uruguay 😊 🇺🇾 🇦🇺
@mariahm1510 ай бұрын
Omg I was so stressed watching you prepare to possibly evacuate. Your poor mom, I can't imagine having to face going through that whole experience again! Glad you're safe! Hugs to you both! The room colour looks beautiful! Great choice/job! ❤
@AnonYmous-UserNotFound10 ай бұрын
My brother has flown over from NZ in the past to fight one of your big fires a few years ago. I still think of the photos he took often. Can’t imagine how scary that must be being in the thick of it. So glad you’re ok.
@maddieharveymusic133710 ай бұрын
Gilmore girls is my all time favorite show! It makes me so happy that my favorite KZbinr watches it too😊❤
@lydiajimenez854010 ай бұрын
I got goosebumps when you said that you got a full night of rain bcos it was precisely what was needed. I'm so very happy to hear the fire's under control. Also, on a different note, that green color is the exact tone I imagined for your bedroom. It's beautiful & calming & suits the place perfectly 💚
@ohsolovelymrs10 ай бұрын
I can’t imagine how stressful that must have been. I’m so glad you and your family are ok. And that green is such a lovely color. Makes me want to paint something green now…😊
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊 I’m super happy with it. It’s very dreamy
@aliciaburchell301210 ай бұрын
You precious girl, you can ALWAYS talk to us! Someone here may know what you're going through and may be able to advise you even. I hate you all are going through this again in a 4 year period of time! Wish there was something they could do there to calm these flare ups. I'm praying for you and I'm sure everyone else here is too! Ok so everything worked out - I'm SO happy for you all!
@leahbarton668010 ай бұрын
What we just saw you go through is a very human moment so don't ever apologise for that. We too had terrible fires here in Stanthorpe a few years ago, mum and dad, along with their three dogs loaded up the car and had to evacuate. I wasn't here at the time and there were a few months after that where I felt that I should have because there is no way I want my family to go through that alone again. When there are three dogs in the car, it doesn't leave much room for anything else but some tinned food and the water you can grab as you race out the door. I really resonate with how you felt . . The wall colour looks beautiful, it's giving Van Der Woodsen's when they lived in the Plaza Hotel. Beautiful.
@Sares7273710 ай бұрын
Oh man, Rachel I’m so sorry for you and your mum and your pa, being threatened with all of that again 😖 So thankful it didn’t reach any of you this time! And devastated for those who did lose their homes 😣 I’ve never been through fire, but was in Brissy during the ‘22 floods. Thankfully nothing happened to my family, but a lot of my friends’ and neighbours’ - people just the next suburb over in every direction from where I lived then - homes were partially damaged or completely destroyed. So thankful we were so lucky, obviously grateful, but can completely relate to how scared and guilty you feel. That limbo where you don’t know if you should go or stay and seeing others suffer and not being able to do anything is just so horrible and eerie. I completely lost any capacity to think a rational thought when my little bro, who was my housemate at the time, left to go check on our parents but then couldn’t get back home 2 hours later because every possible way home was flooded - we only lived like 10 mins away from them - and the water was coming up through the drains in my parents’ complex and everyone’s yards were flooded. It’s awful and my heart goes out to you guys and everyone else who was affected. On a much happier note 😅 You’re room looks freakin’ awesome!!!! That colour is stunning!! 😍
@allyjoyce10 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you, your mum and the house are okay. I was worried for you when I saw your updates on Instagram. Amazing video as always, Rachel ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! it was a wild 24hrs but thankfully it all died down with the rain and didn't get worse
@deliciouslyme620610 ай бұрын
How very stressful for you and your mom. I am so glad all is ok now. Your room is looking cosier by the minute! Also, so happy that you have found someone who is there for you and you are both on the same page and all is working well. Life is good! :)
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💛💛
@lindaholm980110 ай бұрын
Such an intense thing to go through, the uncertainty and worry. So glad you and your family are safe and well. Hope the rain brings some relief and comfort to you, thanks for sharing this experience xx
@lotuspetal514310 ай бұрын
I can’t imagine how frightening this was. I’m so glad it started to rain❤
@theretiredlife718510 ай бұрын
Being from Victoria, my thoughts immediately went to you and your family in the last week. Glad to hear you and your loved ones are safe and well. Fingers and paws crossed this continues. Take care. As difficult as it is - when something like this happens, grab everything that is difficult/impossible to replace - documents, insurance policies, photos, momentos of loved ones.
@thesimplechiclife10 ай бұрын
hopes and prayers your way Rachell!!!! ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 💕💕💕
@traceybeaumont853510 ай бұрын
So glad you decided to share your traumatic time with us and I was pleased to see the diaries/journals were going in the suitcase. Glad it all worked out ok and hopefully you can now settle in your new room.
@g.imperial823610 ай бұрын
I'm glad you and your family are ok! Thanks for trying to keep us in the loop despite the stress and anxiety you must be going through. Praying for a safe rest of the season! Also, you might have inspired me to start paint-by-numbers....
@4OceaNe10 ай бұрын
I was tearing up watching you try to process things and prepare to evacuate, such a horrible feeling and even more so for your mom. I’m glad everyone is safe 🤍
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 💕💕
@schranc10 ай бұрын
I sympathize with your anxiety. I live where tornadoes are the common natural disaster, which occasionally is a bit nerve wracking. But tornadoes can be fairly well predicted. Wildfires are unpredictable and the situation can change so quickly, I can't imagine. BTW, the wall color it lovely.
@melitakapitan465710 ай бұрын
Ohh hun, my heart is breaking for you all! Soo thankful you guys are safe. PS- the wall looks soo much green compared to your last video! I love it! 😊
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you and totally agree, once I put it all up it was a lot greener and darker and it really works 😊💛
@lauraheslin495210 ай бұрын
Very glad to hear you didn't have to leave 😢 couldn't imagine what you and your mum must have felt. How amazing does it feel to organise your room. I always feel so much better after I have done a clean even when it is only a 10minute tidy. Your room looks lovely and so cozy. 😊
@jennymac737210 ай бұрын
Prayers for y’all. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us. We are all human and sometimes we need to connect emotionally. I really hope the stress and worry is gone by the time I send this. 💕
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you 💛😊 it’s rained a lot and everything is now ok
@jennymac737210 ай бұрын
Yay! 😅
@susanmorris552010 ай бұрын
That is good news.👍🏻❤️🙏😘❌⭕️
@AprilShowers56010 ай бұрын
Oh Rachel, my heart was breaking for you even though I know that the weather did change and you were fine. 😢
@BelleRufus_10 ай бұрын
oh no Rachel I'm so sorry you and your mom had to go through that, sending you so much love and strength! I hope the both of you are ok mentally, please take good care of yourselves! And I totally get the feeling guilty part, but please know that it's absolutely not your fault you weren't there last time and I'm pretty sure you know that rationally, but emotionally it's hard to accept it, so maybe it helps to hear it from others even if it's a stranger on the internet). thank god it rained and I pray for more the following days and weeks and good thing the fire didn't reach you! thank you for sharing ❤
@jazzda110210 ай бұрын
I wish you and all your family to be safe and hopefully it won't affect you. The most important thing is yourselves. I feel very sorry you are went through frightening time. Am so relieved that that fire is under control. You do look great as usual.thank you and hope to see you next time😘.
@erniewornie10 ай бұрын
I have been watching you and remembered your mum’s last bush fire incident. I know exactly how frazzling everything is, I am sending you the biggest hugs and praying that your mum and all the animals are safe ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💛💛
@amiholimkt768010 ай бұрын
You watched Gilmore Girls while painting and I watched you while doing the same thing, I love it! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
aw I love that 💛💛
@zikrabouhafs10 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you and your family are well and safe. I can’t begin to imagine how your mom must have felt, having to potentially go through that again. Sending you love ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💛🩵💛
@RachelGray3310 ай бұрын
Glory to God that you got a night of rain. So sorry to hear about those who have lost their homes. May the Lord have mercy on them, you and your Mum. May the Lord bless and protect you all. God bless, Love Rachel
@emilybets41810 ай бұрын
Sending my prayers!!!!! 😢😢❤❤❤❤ I am soooooo sorry ...you have to go through that again 🙈♥️🌷🪻🪻🌷♥️♥️♥️♥️
@Katra161010 ай бұрын
I think a good friendship is the best foundation for a good and healthy relationship.
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
I think so too 😊💛
@mavelinnunez922110 ай бұрын
I love ur penmanship so pretty. Love ur videos. Definitely one of my favorite youtubers.😘😍
@kerrierowling940810 ай бұрын
I'm so proud of you Rachel, also so happy for you... that you're so happy and in this healthy relationship. It's very important to recognise that your needs and wants in a relationship...are just as important...
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
100% I never used to take my wants and needs into account and this time I did. He's great and its comforting to not ever feel stressed about it 💛💛💛
@Jasmine-hh3kt10 ай бұрын
You’re not being dramatic. It’s a scary thing, especially when your mum has been through it before. Your feelings are valid. Being right at the start of “fire season” it’s concerning too. We’re just north of Sydney on the coast and they’ve done planned/controlled burns recently and we’ve also had a couple of uncontrolled fires recently, which they managed to contain. It’a a reminder to be prepared as much as possible. But I hope this summer isn’t as bad as expected.
@moniqueknowles174010 ай бұрын
Glad that you and your family are safe. ❤🙏
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you 💕💛
@The.EditedRose10 ай бұрын
Team Jess!! I rewatched the Year in a Life the other week and that was insane as well! Especially the Logan/Rory relationship :O
@darja52189 ай бұрын
This is absolutely terrifying, the fact that Australia is now experiencing this every year... Thank you so much for sharing, if there's anything we can do to support please let us know
@rachelleea9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
@debrafirestone86110 ай бұрын
Here we are in fall and winter is right around the corner
@saragibbons10 ай бұрын
sending you love and prayers
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💕
@DianeC197510 ай бұрын
Terrifying. Thank goodness it changed direction and rained. Relieved that they were able to contain it quickly. Room looks good. 💐🤗💕
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Diane 🩵🩵
@jaroslavaart10 ай бұрын
I like your new paint by numbers piece. Can't wait to see the finished painting 😊
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@Arleen101010 ай бұрын
Glad you are all safe. That is scary. You did great.
@hayleypuzey10 ай бұрын
So terrifying for you and you mum, so glad to hear that you are both safe - your Pa too! Aussie fire seasons are freaking terrifying!
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💕💛
@narutosd817810 ай бұрын
I love it so much❤
@user-ue7tn5hm6x10 ай бұрын
Wishing you best of luck in this new way🎉
@Muselil10 ай бұрын
It’s not dramatic. Hope this season won’t get too dry again. Sending a lot of love ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed! Hope we get more rain although there are now parts of victoria that are flooding which is crazy how theres so much happening simultaneously
@kyliestewart200110 ай бұрын
Gosh I cried! Glad you’re safe now
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Aw thank you 💛💛💛
@raihana.onfilm10 ай бұрын
another great upload 🧡
@AnasPrettythings10 ай бұрын
Rachel, I know that everything it’s ok, but I feel your pain, and heart me seeing you like that 😢
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, it was just hard listening and watching my mum do it again 💛💛
@AnasPrettythings10 ай бұрын
@@rachelleea happy you are there with her now
@zahraonokevbagbe272510 ай бұрын
Hope you guys are doing okay! Sending you positive wishes at the start of this video ❤❤😢😢Love the green wall.
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 💛💛💛
@louiseperry664310 ай бұрын
Thoughts are with you. Such awful thing to happen.😢
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💛💛
@meytalnavon997910 ай бұрын
I hope that you and your family , it’s okay🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, we’re all ok and well💛💛
@JeckaLeV10 ай бұрын
I don’t ever think being scared for your life or property is being dramatic. The other night I was under a tornado watch and the weather network was certain one was going to touch down. My husband and I changed from pjs to comfy clothes, put on closed toe shoes and I had my dog on his leash. My greatest fear is a tornado striking and I don’t have him with me and I lose him. And we are sitting in front of the TV watching the news with my dog on his leash and pretty much ready to run once we hear what sounds like a freight train. Better to “be dramatic” then be caught off guard. I’m so glad y’all are safe! ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Oh I’m sorry you had to go through that 💛💛 That’s the way though isn’t it. Better to be sitting there ready to go rather than not prepared at all
@glennarichards293310 ай бұрын
Praying
@Moorkralle10 ай бұрын
The moft thing you got is also a wallet ❤
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
thats so cool, so many functions
@debrafirestone86110 ай бұрын
Back in esrly summer the Canadian fires came to the states where I live otheres hsve been dealing with it all summer it smelled horrible
@laurenkelley86279 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you guys are safe & the fire didn’t destroy your mom’s house! ❤🙏🏼 Can you please link the paint by numbers you mentioned that ships worldwide?
@rachelleea9 ай бұрын
aw thank you, they're both linked in the description of the video 💛💛
@laurenkelley86279 ай бұрын
@@rachelleea whoops! I should have checked there first. Thank you 😄
@rachelleea9 ай бұрын
No worries, I hope it worked for you 💛@@laurenkelley8627
@susanmorris552010 ай бұрын
Hi Rachelle ❤️🙏. My prayers are always with you. I never knew that Australia was dealing with another fire.🤔. I pray that God is with you and your family too. Was it weather related and dry or was it a human thing? Hang in there my friend and know that we all are hugging you ok? Hugs and love my dear friend. Sue M. Florida,USA ❤️🥰🙏😘👍🏻❌⭕️❌⭕️ I do remember the last fire too in 2019. It was much worse then.❤️🙏
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, it happened really quickly and they got it under control in about 2 days so it wasn't a really large one but it was close. 💛💛💛
@susanmorris552010 ай бұрын
@@rachelleea I think that you and your family surly had an Angel watching over you and definitely protecting you too. I strongly believe that Rachelle. God bless you dear friend and I sure do pray that Australia doesn’t have to go through it again. You are such a smart young lady with a good head on your shoulders too and that’s why I love watching your videos and you do also give great tips on certain things that I can put into my life in different ways too. I’m sorry if I ever come across as being snotty to you and I don’t mean to be that way cause truthfully that isn’t me. If I may also be honest with you and then I’ll drop it but, in all honesty, I really thought you were running away from something that you didn’t like in Canada and that you weren’t taking your relationship with that guy that you are with too seriously. I’m sorry for thinking like that. You are so fun to watch and I really do care about you. God bless and keep the faith going cause it will all work out and I bet it will absolutely amaze you too. Love, Sue M. Florida,USA ❤️🙏🥰😘👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻❌⭕️❌⭕️. PS: if I may ask, dos your cat still live with you and your mom still in Australia? I just can’t stop thinking about your cat.❤️🙏😺
@belindagordon804210 ай бұрын
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@TheRecht10 ай бұрын
You can write a checklist for evacution, so it can calm you down if its happen again ( hope you will not need it), but it also give you the feeling to be better prepart next time
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thats a good idea 💛
@anneblommaert2 ай бұрын
oh so scary
@MilanScherzinger10 ай бұрын
You do an awesome job as I see Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too! 💛💛
@stephaniex877610 ай бұрын
what a crazy turnof events.hope youre well
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thank you 💛💛
@debrafirestone86110 ай бұрын
Canada has had fires all summer long
@chippydolphin10 ай бұрын
I thought you were closer to Batemans Bay not Bermagui? 😊
@glennarichards293310 ай бұрын
Hugs hugs
@sumyat_caroline7 ай бұрын
sending prayers .. btw, r u in Perth?
@AnasPrettythings10 ай бұрын
Hi Rachel, I forgot to ask you if your mother liked it the paint by numbers that you painted in Canada? 😃😉
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
I actually realised when I was packing things up in my storage locker that I never took them home. I still have the all in Toronto 😆
@AnasPrettythings10 ай бұрын
@@rachelleea next time, you will be bringing them 👍🏻😃
@debrafirestone86110 ай бұрын
It’s summer in Australia now right
@kazianika489710 ай бұрын
Which part of rural Australia are you from?
@Diana0505010 ай бұрын
❤
@MaryJane-zt3pn10 ай бұрын
Ahhh shoulda waited until the end to comment! I don’t like Logan’s anymore either! 💁♀️✨🥂✨ Cheers to accepting nothing less!
@HGills10 ай бұрын
Might need to write yourself an evacuation plan so you don’t panic again over how many pairs of jeans to pack next time.
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
I think that’s a good idea
@larabrown854910 ай бұрын
I have been thinking of you and your family when I heard about the fires. Yhinking I am sure that is the area where Rachel and her mom live. It would be so upsetting. Praying for protection
@chrisoulalakkas793510 ай бұрын
I learned how to use they/them in first grade. They’re third-person plural pronouns, used to refer to groups of two or more people or things.
@wee242410 ай бұрын
you need to move tbh..why did your Mum stay there after last time?
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Because its home. Its not reasonable to move everyone away from their communities and homes because of natural disaster threats. That'd be like telling everyone in Brisbane (city of 3 million) to move away because cyclones come through every couple of years and it floods the river. Its home is the simple answer as to why people chose to stay here and rebuild.
@wee242410 ай бұрын
Okay but if it happens again you will stay again? ;o @@rachelleea next time might not be so lucky why risk it
@susanmorris552010 ай бұрын
I honestly think that you like your freedom and freedom to maybe have an open relationship with the far away relationship? Maybe that’s why you are there in Australia and he is in another country?🤔. I don’t know how that can and will work?
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
oh it’s not an open relationship 😆 I said open communication. I meant we talk about everything and there’s never any uncertainty around how each other is feeling 😊💛
@susanmorris552010 ай бұрын
@@rachelleea Thank you Rachelle for answering back and I am very happy for you both too. I do hope that someday soon that you two will definitely be able to see each other. God bless you and I do hope that you are doing well and a good night there in Australia too. I’ve never been there but have seen videos of different areas of Australia and it sure is so beautiful too. God bless you and hugs always. Sue M. Florida,USA ❤️🥰🙏😘👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻❌⭕️
@rachelleea10 ай бұрын
Thanks, hopefully its soon, we don't plan to go more than a couple months apart before one of us visits the other if the visa doesn't come through by then. Sorry for the miscommunication 💛💛
@susanmorris552010 ай бұрын
@@rachelleea Hi Rachelle❤️🙏. You’re just fine sweetie. I still care about you and I always have wanted you to be happy as long as I can remember watching you.😁❤️🙏. You’re a very smart lady and you do have your head on straight and I’m sure that it will all happen just right for you and your sweetie and it will all also come into place where you both will be able to be together forever. Until then, just keep the communication line open between the both of you and also always love each other too and definitely be each others best friends too. I think those actions will help you and your boyfriend to stay together forever. You can do this and I also admire you with the fire too cause I’d be more of a basket case then you were and I’d be hyperventilating like crazy too.😊. You’re more stronger the. You really think you are. Hugs love and many blessings to you my friend. Also, I think I’ve said this but from pics and programs I know Australia is beautiful and I’d love to get there one day but it might not happen. Oh well. I’ll live vicariously through you in Australia. Hugs and love my friend. Sue M. Florida,USA ❤️🙏🥰😁😺😘👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊❌⭕️❌⭕️