Remember the Dandelions: Appalachia Stories

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@georgisinsabaugh5751]

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[@teramitchell4074]

You should add a description explaining what your channel is about. A lot of people won't click videos if they can't read a channel description. It would be helpful if there was a brief description for each story as well. But I'm not sure that that is as important. I'm really enjoying your stories. Thank you for all the work you put into everything! Dandelion clouds (that is what I have always called them) have a very special place in my heart. 💚

[@KathysTube]

I don't blame them for running away... there's no place like home in old age, no matter how lacking in creature comforts. Beautiful story Sarah 🤗❤️

[@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279]

Years ago my grandmother's best friend lived down the old dirt road a few miles from our house in the Missouri Ozarks. Her name was Blanche and she was in her late 80s. This story reminded me of her except for the being feeble part. Blanche hand milked a half a dozen cows and had a big flock of chickens that she sold milk and eggs to the locals from. She had a huge garden and you'd be hard pressed to ever find a weed in it. She mowed her yard with a old reel mower and used a woodstove to cook on even though her son had bought her an new electric one. She drove an old tan car from the 40s that looked like new and she would fly down that old dirt road like she was in a race. It looked funny since she was so tiny she could hardly see over the dashboard. She was no one to mess with either as she kept an old double barrel shotgun hanging over the door in her kitchen and if you rolled down her driveway and she didn't know you you'd be greeted by her holding that old gun that was about as long as she was tall. She'd always greet you with a big howdy and a smile that I still remember like it was yesterday and I'm 62 years old now. They don't make people like her anymore, she'd keep up with most men as far as getting the job done which is hard to believe but true. I use to spend the night with her when I was young and in the morning we'd walk down the pond a catch a mess of bluegill and bulkheads then she'd cook them up with fresh eggs and some veggies from her garden. Once she turned 90 her son forced her into an old folks home even though there was nothing wrong with her. Imo it ended her early as she passed less than a half a year later. I have more respect for that old woman than I have for anyone I've ever known and think about her often still. Too bad there's none left like that old hill woman, the world would be a better place if there were.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@nancysalerno7036]

I am 72 and see this unity with all around me happening . I need to move before my son does the same “for” me as his social responsibility.

[@jameswallace7351]

Thank you for sharing this story with us I knew a few people like her when I was younger one of them being my great-uncle he kept 2 gardens that he plowed with a hand pushed plow and you'd never find a weed in his garden and he still used a wood cook stove until he died in his late 80's

[@sherryblanton2029]

That’s a Great Story in its own right! People just don’t realize any more that activity keeps you live-ly!

[@lindickison3055]

I'm 80.....also grew up Mo Ozarks. Had lots of dandelion greens and other 'wildies'. It was a hard life. Late 60's did bring telephone, running (and hot) water, indoor bathroom, electric washer, gas stove.....to the farmhouse.

[@maryhoward1338]

Home is sometimes the only place to be. Dandelion greens so good .

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Mary

[@myerstalesofappalachia]

That flower is mighty useful medicine and just beautiful to look at

[@theappalachiachannel]

You’re right, dandelions are powerful!

[@Jane-b9k]

A good story. I can imagine the relief the sisters felt, to be home. Never to leave again. Thank you for sharing.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Nonniemaye]

Age is certain to each of us unless the GOOD Lord decides to take us home early . The sheer determination of these sisters ,is a lesson to us all . We must keep fighting until we have no fight left in us . THEY'RE IS TRULY NO PLACE LIKE HOME . Thank you, Sarah, for sharing this heartwarming story. God bless.

[@elizabethbuttke2224]

How sweet ❤ I don't blame them.

[@theappalachiachannel]

yes ma'am

[@laura6796]

I'm so glad that the sisters got to go home ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@arvettadelashmit9337]

They may not have lived very long at the Old Women's Home, if they had stayed. I don't blame them for running away. Thank you for this story. All parts of the Dandelion plant are usable. Dandelions are not weeds. Wine or jelly can be made from the flowers. The tinder young leaves can be cooked and eaten as greens. The roots can be dried and used to make tea (or roasted to make a Coffee substitute). The long tap roots of the Dandelion help bring water, minerals, and air deep into the poor soil they grow in. As Dandelions grow they improve the soil so much that other plants shade them out as they take over. Consider yourself lucky, if you have Dandelions growing on your property. They will help improve your soil. Plus, you can eat them if times get bad. .

[@theappalachiachannel]

well said!

[@mckwilly]

Beautiful, lil sad, story brought great joy at the end

[@tinylichau1529]

Love Dandelions

[@Victoria-z8l6l]

Expert storytellers weave tales of the heart poignant and true as storytelling is an awesome art! 😊

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Victoria!

[@Victoria-z8l6l]

@theappalachiachannel You're welcome!

[@brewnhell9938]

I love these stories and resilient aged people.

[@theappalachiachannel]

thank you!

[@soniaclayton3563]

Love all these stories

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@sandrasmith7091]

That I really nice one. Y[u go girls❤

[@myerstalesofappalachia]

You can take the folk out of Appalachia but you all never take appalachia out of the folk . I love the ladies got to get back to there home

[@Korki12345]

Lovely story, thank you. I like your storytelling. Enjoy listening ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Some things (and people) you’re never going to change no matter how hard you try! I’m mighty proud of these ladies breaking out of that home! Great video Sarah! What’s the old saying? “Grow where you’re planted”? Blessings always to you Sarah & JD! ❤️✝️🙏

[@theappalachiachannel]

Well said!

[@cbLassie]

❤❤❤ Beautiful story! Thank you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks for listening

[@ramonahierholzer3163]

Your story telling is for sure a beautiful art! ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much!

[@pameladawkins3886]

That was beautiful ❤

[@jm00727]

Those roots run deep in Appalachia. Beautiful story-thank you!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@terrycole9427]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks for listening

[@RuthCollins-g1g]

Thank you good story as always keep them coming God bless you all

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks for listening

[@janetmcclure8568]

Very touching story. I love watching your videos.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much

[@maryanncarney]

Another heartfelt story.!Thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks for listening

[@jolenewitzel7919]

I solove these stories. ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Jolene!

[@Mousetrap.]

That was a lovely story , thank you so much ..

[@sherryblanton2029]

Great Job Sarah!

[@marionbowler5440]

Amen to that ❤🍁

[@frostyfrances4700]

If by some cruel fate I wound up in a care home, I wouldn't have to run away, and I wouldn't be there a month either. I figure they'd throw me out b4 sunset! I'd probably make sure of it too. This is a story I can really relate to. Old people and old trees don't transplant well. I do plenty of well-founded bellyaching about TinyTown, but overall I don't intend to leave either. I've got these people around here trained after 21 years, and I lack the stamina to break in a new bunch somewhere else.

[@sherryblanton2029]

Amen to That! Me Too!!

[@Sharon-tp9mf]

Loved this story listening in uk ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks for listening

[@BKaneNp8]

Nice one.. thanks again

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you too!

[@emilykicielinski5521]

Wow, Sarah! Great job. ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

You're the best!

[@ambramarrs7325]

Lord, I love 💕 these stories! 🥰

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@LorrayneHam]

I am glad the sisters mede it back home..!!

[@EddyBonner-l8z]

Thanks again!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

You bet!

[@tinylichau1529]

Love love your stories ❤️ ♥️

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks for sharing Sarah ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

No problem 😊

[@melodybowen3927]

I love the story

[@ridinglife4869]

Love this!! Awesome job!😊

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!! 😊

[@randlerichardson5826]

If whoever watching ain’t subscribed to the Appalachian stories give JD and Sahra a sub. You won’t regret it. Great stories and they brang back some great memories. Subscribe now for great content

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@sharoncrommer2999]

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[@AgentTrust]

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[@judyingram-kh1vm]

This was s very good ,sad story I don't blame these 2 sister's for running away from.the old folks home. Me and my sister would do the same. I'm happy they got to stay in their old home til they past. It's sad when a person has to go to the Nursing Home. They The

[@Zinniagarden24]

Please tell us more about the sisters

[@vixendoe6943]

I remember my Grandma digging up dandelions and cooking them up for supper. I learned not to mow them in the spring as they are the bees first supply of nectar after winter.

[@theappalachiachannel]

That is awesome!

[@vixendoe6943]

@@theappalachiachannel I'm a New Englander but my Grandma knew a lot about nature and tried to pass it on to her grandchildren.

[@vickielancaster7054]

There's no place like home.

[@theappalachiachannel]

agreed

[@keithusace4352]

I'm sure glad my algorithm was watching me as for some reason my subscription button had been turned off?!!😮

[@theappalachiachannel]

glad to have you back

[@randlerichardson5826]

JD and Sahra hey

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

This was s very good ,sad story I don't blame these 2 sister's for running away from.the old folks home. Me and my sister would do the same. I'm happy they got to stay in their old home til they past. It's sad when a person has to go to the Nursing Home. They The

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

This was s very good ,sad story I don't blame these 2 sister's for running away from.the old folks home. Me and my sister would do the same. I'm happy they got to stay in their old home til they past. It's sad when a person has to go to the Nursing Home. They The