ALASKA'S WEIRD SHORTAGES | Somers In Alaska

[@TheMooreTheMerrier]

Thank you for letting us be apart of your Random Acts of Kindness activities! It was a blessing for our entire family! We appreciate your wonderful Christ-like example in giving to others, you all shine in this manner! 🙏

[@laurazt7004]

Matthew 6

[@debbiesanderson9466]

I subscribed to the Moore family KZbin

[@Casper7762]

Thank you for sharing. The Postal Service, your Nurses and CNA’s as well as your Police and Firefighter’s are always a good place to start. Bless you and your family.

[@karenhernandez8696]

Lawton Oklahoma, there are 'hiring ' signs all over the place. Seems like no one wants to work.

[@pattyestes6435]

Bert!I needed to hear the encouraging words at the beginning of the video. I love your family and how you do acts of kindness. The kids are getting so big.God Bless your family

[@evpalfy2464]

My son is one of the nicest people I know. Well, we are at the secondhand store. They asked him if he could fix a flat tire on Santas sleigh for the parade tonight and then they found out that nobody was available to decorate the towns vehicles so he decorated it and did a good job. He is always there to help people and I’m sure there’s many more people like him.

[@doublemxpress1]

I love your blog and the Random Acts of Kindness. I don't know if the person who did a RAK watches your channel, but I just want to share one with you. My husband is a self-employed 74-year-old truck driver. We live in North Dakota When he stopped to eat a couple of days ago an unknown person paid for his meal. There are still good people in this world.

[@catmama54]

I love watching your family. I had a bad year as first I lost my 18 year old cat then 4 months later my husband. Sold our home of 25 years and moved near my sister in a new state. Finding it hard to feel festive but your videos help immensely

[@tonisangel5024]

I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and your cat may God bring peace to your heart ❤ your in my prayers 🙏...Camille

[@catmama54]

@@tonisangel5024 I thank you so much for your kind words💕

[@suzanne3621]

I know how it is to lose loved ones. Lost my dad in 2014 and I still grieve, we were very close. My 15-year-old cat acted like a human. passed away in 2016, still miss him. 🙂💞🙏✝ I am glad you have your sister near you now.

[@catmama54]

@@suzanne3621 I’m so sorry for your loss too. My cat was like my child and companion. Then my husband but I know they are waiting for me in Heaven. Thank you so very much. 💕

[@sheilas9659]

So sorry for your loss. Hugs from NC ❤

[@gladysfenick993]

All the shortages you mentioned are happening her in NC . Life has changed since the pandemic hit . You do a wonderful random act of kindness as a Family .

[@karlaruter3221]

My heart is absolutely broken because my 1st son died December 19th many years ago and. Thanks for the video 😢

[@SocalWthrgal24]

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words Burt I am struggling this holiday season it’s the 2nd holiday season without my Dad who passed away last year after thanksgiving. Now my brother is in a home hospice. It’s been a rough season this year. The tears are flowing as I type this message. God bless you Burt and your amazing family this holiday season. 😇🎄

[@ConnieA1262]

I just love your family.........I wish I would have had what you have. Beautiful people. A gift from God above.

[@karencuster6030]

Oh my gosh when did our little Evelyn grow up ? So happy Vlogmas is here. I love seeing what other families are doing this time of year. God bless you for the things you do for others !

[@melissabolyn3929]

Not me crying at the postal worker 😢 ! Love RACKs and this time of year!

[@jalessandra80]

Omg the kiddos are growing up so fast. Turning into wonderful young ladies and gentleman. ❤

[@behindthegrandadventure3518]

You didn't know how much I needed to hear words of encouragement today. Thank you Somer's and Merry Christmas

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

Morning somers family, it currently 01:40 am here in the U.K. , loving vlogmas again this year , thankyou for all your hard work in putting these videos out .

[@dianegarcia6562]

Awesome job Evelyn! You really cranked those cookies out. You've all inspired me ❤

[@shellymcdonough6876]

Evelyn is so grown up, looks just like mom

[@levidaisyyoung220]

I thought the same...

[@kelliconlan8133]

She sounds like mom also!!!

[@Lyn4817]

I was thinking exactly the same thing myself.

[@black_dog_barks]

She will have her own channel and business before we know it.

[@KateSpiller]

I was thinking that too! A mini Jessica!

[@LaurenThompson-z8v]

You guys are without a doubt the nicest family I've seen in a long time

[@evpalfy2464]

I’m sure that there’s a lot of nice people and the summers aren’t the only one I am Canadian and there’s a lot of nice people in my town and there’s a lot of nice Americans too that I’ve met

[@plantlife1615]

Summers family is the sweetest people I know. Have you ever heard of a family called Montana Haven- Alaska they're are also beautiful kind family

[@jdavis3129]

Oh yes, here in Vancouver we are so short of staff too. Even our ferries have cancellations because of lack of staff. Our restaurants are all short too, and the medical areas as well. I’m so enjoying your Random Acts of Kindness, thank you! Love from 🇨🇦

[@JustineReneeChannel]

I can’t believe how Evelyn is so grown up when I first watching this she was so lil..happy holidays 😀

[@jillgott6567]

❤ Prayers for the lady who lost her husband. This is a difficult time of year for many. I am at a time in life where I spend many holidays alone this year I have people to share it with. Makes a huge difference . Also I have health issues which are getting better so that affects things too. Blessings for all

[@nikncon1]

Im going to be 72 yrs old in a few weeks.I live in Northern Ontario Canada.Going to do some random acts of kindness at the Tim Hortons Drive Thru.🥰🇨🇦🥰

[@maureenboyle1926]

Hello Happy Peoplea

[@soozeesg]

I usually don't do much for Christmas. My oldest is here this year and he has decorated and made the whole house cheerful for me!

[@patriciaherman6499]

Evelyn is just like Mom, Audrey is like Dad,, Garrett is a cross between both Mom & Dad, Olivia to young yet 😊 Love the other family act of kindness. As for hiring signs all over , unfortunately, here in Rural NY seems nobody wants to work. Blessings to you and your family. 😊🇺🇲

[@elc193]

Love your vlog. Evelyn looks like the younger twin of her mom. Gorgeousness! Best❤

[@user-rh4ol8eg3m]

Our first stop when we get to Alaska is Raising Canes in Wasilla. Finally got one an hour away in NC. Still can't get a Chick-fil-A in our town, nearest 20 minutes away. Affordable housing an issue everywhere. Car supply fairly good considering the amount of accidents happening every day. My son got his teeth cleaned and they're 11 months out on next cleaning. Covid decreased number of healthcare providers and shortages still continue. Carol King, Clayton, NC.

[@suzanneleonard5485]

Holidays aren't the best for us. My husband and I are battling serious health issues, a rift in our extended family avoidable and caused us not to spend holidays as a whole family and we're hurting. Pray that this rift resolves itself, it was silly and totally avoidable, a simple I'm sorry would do a lot. I want my family healed before I'm called home.

[@richardcrouse5559]

🙏

[@cynthiagilbert]

Amen will be praying ❤

[@charitys.3862]

I'm 100 percent convinced y'all Somers are living Angels 😇 ❤

[@jodiemelham2719]

It’s 39 Celsius 101 Fahrenheit it’s summer time in Sydney Australia I have never seen snow

[@reneegranger284]

Such an amazing family. We love you all and how you show kindness through out the year.

[@laurawright913]

Your family makes my heart melt! So kind!

[@dbwatx931]

Shortages are everywhere. In Texas not enough teachers, nurses and restaurant workers . Help wanted signs everywhere.

[@timmyangeltlc4888]

I do random acts of kindness weekly throughout the year. I help neighbors with snowblowing in the winter, lawnwork in the warm months, and make meals that I can share with elderly neighbors. I also volunteer as much as I can for veterans, our local historical society, and try to make sure I ring bells for the salvation army.

[@erinhession]

I love seeing you guys on here every day. I've had your intro song stuck in my head all week! LOL It's awesome :)

[@windy42305]

Massive shortage in E. TN 🇺🇸 too. And shortages of medications throughout the states, even OTC. - thank you for all you do to bring cheer, from one having to work daily to create new memories to replace the bad ones. 😢

[@meredithkamm]

I can’t believe how big the kids have gotten! It’s like we blinked….the girls look like teenagers. Beautiful! And Garrett looks like such a young man!

[@deniseel-rab5532]

Hello Happy peoples.... Sydney Australia here. Yes, big shortages in health care, teachers and also Police downunder. Seems to be a common theme around the world. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a great 2024.

[@helenlecornu1651]

and houses!

[@CLFL14256]

how come? All our Irish nurses and doctors are supposed to have moved to Australia!!! 🤫

[@deniseel-rab5532]

yes and houses, forgot that one.@@helenlecornu1651

[@deniseel-rab5532]

@@CLFL14256 Really? No idea where they've gone - maybe other States where its cheaper to live.

[@simonemoreno4324]

To have Panera bread it’s an awesome place to eat. I love their bread bowl in their soup and their sandwiches.

[@marylousavino5614]

Love watching your videos !! Your such a loving and caring family !!

[@EsmeraldaRamos-w8v]

Thank You for Today’s Video: Love ❤️ SOMERS FAMILY: HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL- HELLO 👋 HAPPY PEOPLES😊Have A Blessed Day- From: Your Friend In TEXAS USA 🇺🇸🤠🥰❤️

[@candismith4080]

Your Christmas tree has to be one of the prettiest trees I have seen online this year. Love you guys and love your vlogs. Merry Christmas Somers family.

[@TheLastchild101]

This time of year hurts. My dad died December 1, nine days before my mom's birthday. (This was many years ago) My best friend lost her battle to cancer on November 3, a month before her birthday. Mom's now gone....it's been 14 months. It's a hard time, but, I try to remember the happy times, the laughter and most of all, the love.

[@johnkelley-k7w]

THIS MAY BE OD IN SW,MN TEMPS HERE,, WE ARE IN 55 TO 60S THATS OD FOR HERE

[@loismanzi2442]

Hi Bert ,Alaska is not the only place with all the shortages you spoke of they are everywhere. Houseing is the worst and everywhere you go you see buisines in dire need of help many are going out of buisiness because they can’t get the help. All of this started with covid and has never gone back to normal only worse. I live in Maine. I love acts of kindness . I love doing things to make people happy and get more from it than they do. Thank you and your family for always being a reminder of what Gods love looks like. Have a beautiful blessed day God Bless you all !!!🙏🕊❤️🎄⛄️

[@cubiculez]

Great Videos. Some notes from Los Angeles...Automobiles that are less than $5,000 are easy to find but typically they will have 250,000 miles on them and need expensive work i.e. particularly emission controls. Thanks to the mild weather here we don't see cars rusting out after 5-6 years on the road and it's common to see 25 year old vehicles still in use. The trouble here is California requires 3-Way Catalytic Converters (and it's illegal to put on a used one) which on a 15 year old car a new Converter (sometimes there are 2 Converters for 4 Cylinders and 4 Converters for 6 and 8 Cylinders) will frequently cost more to replace than the car is worth. Another thing is housing - it's common to see a Studio Apt. going for $1600 a month.

[@stephani7557]

My favorite cookie is white chocolate macadamia nut cookies!

[@junebryant5159]

We have shortages in healthcare and all places in the area 😢, blessings to all who watch! Ammo is hard to come by here as well, can’t keep shelves in the stores filled, selling faster than be stocked, gas has come down for some strange reason paying 263.9 , South Eastern West Virginia ( we are about a half hour away from the Virginia boarder off 64 interstate)

[@helenblakovich1622]

Worker shortages are definitely a thing in the tri-state area of Pa/NJ/De. Hospital workers, techs, and definitely retail. I work retail for the biggest big box in the US, and they raised starting wages back during Covid, And recently dropped them back down. But in the meantime, they removed bonuses and any incentive to work harder. There are no performance reviews any longer, and everyone gets the same raise of 2%. Not even close to COL. And now they're cutting hours on top of that, Merry Christmas! So yep, people are looking for greener pastures. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer. I watch your family because it cheers me and reminds me that good actually exists. Thank you for that. Much love!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Just like a box of chocolates..ya don't know what you are goin... to get, but, ya do know it'll be great!! Awesome vlog!! Thanks!!!! 👍🐺🎅🦊👍

[@tanyajenkins919]

Ladies that is very nice of you to make cookies. ✝️🎅🤶🎄🦌❄️☃️⛄🔥 This really cheers people up. The first Christmas after my husband passed a family came and caroled in front of my parents house where i was staying. To this day it stays n my heart . 🎉keep up the great work and the other that joined Sommers in doing kind things for others.

[@SugarShack-fz2wy]

I'm not crying, you're crying 😭, truly amazing, omgoodness, my heart has the biggest warming feeling, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@suseyq4559]

California here. Everything you mentioned that you have a shortage of is the same for us. Used cars are crazy expensive. Medical workers are rare. Ammunition is horribly expensive compared to a couple of years ago. I live in L.A. County so we have “runs” on items….then they become hard to find or expensive. Good luck and thank you for all you do. Thank you for your calendar. I’m working on my veterans cards. We don’t have a local VA hospital but, we have a clinic. I’m hoping to have 125 cards (signed with a note) by Monday. I’m almost there!

[@nicoletopp2822]

We look ao foward to your Vlogmas each year. So inspiring. We live in Germany and experience similar shortages in health care and restaurants. Thanks for being a light in difficult times.

[@scoutmcgee6385]

Omg Evelyn looks so much like mom. She is so grown up where has the time gone

[@maryodonnell4221]

Love and watch both families 💞💞💞

[@mariahorsfield76]

No snow here in Kelowna !! we went fishing and have never went fishing in Dec. before ❤ sugar was hard to fine lately ❤

[@agathareimer2924]

There's a strike at the sugar factory here in Canada.

[@telyeash4155]

What a great video I can’t get the link for the family you featured can you tell me the name of their channel

[@Sister_Felinity_Imaculata]

Moore the Merrier Vlogs - there is a link to their channel in the description.

[@stitchingblessings]

I love how your family is an instrument of His hands ❤

[@shirleyslayton6796]

In the lower 48 there is alot of signs for jobs. But even know alot of people who applied but were never called. So many need jobs. This is in GA.

[@markylindyscrib2120]

Do you have In and Out Burger? I love the fact that I see you every day in December. It is so fun. You guys have become part of my personal Christmas tradition. Your whole family is great and I just want you to know how much joy you bring me. God Bless all of you and thank you!!!

[@carriegoerlitz9115]

Hello from Pennsylvania. I live about 45 minutes outside of Philadelphia, there are so many jobs available. Some stores have had to close early due to staffing shortages. Merry Christmas

[@teresabeamon9650]

It's shortage here in NC too. Signs up at a bunch of places. It's crazy!!

[@chubbawubba4287]

Very cool to see others, feeling the Spirit of Christmas with kindness! Well done, cheers

[@aliciapruser9583]

Your kids are the most amazing people in the world! They are so respectful and responsible. Olivia is so stinking cute and growing too fast. Bert, there are so many places looking for workers here in Missouri. It’s sad and really hard for those that do work with the shortage. Thanks guys for all you do.

[@michelleleapai7942]

Thank you for setting wonderful examples by giving and thinking of others! Been following the Moore family a couple years thanks to you guys. Love you both! Loved home Garret jumped off the swing into the snow!

[@Marlicen]

It's 2 am here in Norway and so worth it to stay awake for my favorite family. Thank you so much for everything you do. You are amazing. Lots of love from Norway.

[@teresasheppard8119]

Same here in Washington. Hiring signs everywhere.

[@gorgegal835]

Your children are adorable. So mature and respectful, responsible. Merry Christmas to all of you! 🎅🎄🎅🎄

[@kristenkidwell3812]

❤

[@pjk1714]

The used vehicle issue is still real in a lot of places. Some dealership still require a trade in to buy here. The snow looks nice. Ours arrived wet overnight.❄️

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Evelyn, you go girl. You look just like your mom. You are beautiful. That was a big job you took on. Ty for helping with all those cookies. Love the Somers.

[@fhudson03]

Yes around where I am they have shortages everyone is hiring, I have been out of work for over an year, BUT GOD is a keeper!! Healthcare workers are overworked and underpaid, every where people are tired and struggling!! I enjoy @somersinalaska blogs, so Uplifting and encouraging!!

[@evpalfy2464]

I am living in South Central Canada and we have a shortage of sugar. I heard something about British Columbia. They are on strike and I heard another one say there was a fire. I do not know but we don’t have sugar just one little package of one kind of sugar per person. If you have brown sugar, you cannot have icing sugar, and there’s no white sugar

[@iHabika]

Coming from New Mexico when you said “we don’t have a lot of cold weather….. twenty below” lol 😂

[@travisphelps7922]

Hi Evelyn, those cookies look amazing, my favorite cookie is a white chocolate macadamia. Love the random acts of kindness, in this crazy world it is nice to see good people spreading love and kindness. ❤

[@barryfletcher7136]

Time does not "heal" a great loss. However, as time passes the loss seems farther away and becomes more bearable.

[@michellewilson4815]

Another great vlog. What great things you all do.

[@karenpool6460]

Cars here have gone up tremendously too & even weirder people are paying it. I'm in West Tennessee.

[@erinowens]

We absolutely love the Moore's! Just the sweetest family. We've been watching them since you talked about them a few years ago :)

[@Laura-lu7yb]

Thanks for sharing my friends, I love what you all do. To see other people follow with acts of kindness ❤😊 It is so awesome 👌

[@skittles5631]

Evelyn's baking spotlight was fantastic! Its great to see her growing into such a lovely and impressive young lady!

[@bettyruth9142]

Random acts of kindness I are so awesome!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@southerngal7899]

Lost my dad one Christmas Eve so I really don't do holidays, except praise my Lord and Savior, which is what it's supposed to be about. Thank you for taking us along. 🙏🙏

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Another beautiful act of kindness❤ We have plenty of homes, and properties. The problem here in Oklahoma are the prices. Even the rent has been raised substantially.❤ The same goes for new and used vehicles. Certain ammo resources are limiting ammo and making it to restock military, and law enforcement stock.

[@carolynk.9856]

Everyone is also hiring in Minnesota. There are staff shortages everywhere and in every job field.

[@derekvinyard1970]

Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite evelyn thanks for asking

[@denisesmith6326]

It’s everywhere. I live in Newfoundland, Canada and it’s the same here. Staff shortages and hiring signs everywhere

[@Diinchii10]

The cookies looked so good. Great job Evelynn👍 Such a grest video from the othee youtube fanily. I love that you take your kids with you to do the rsndom acts of kindness. It is a great thing for them to see how to be kind to others❤

[@JannieHuisken-vf5wx]

In the netherlands we have shortages in schools, in the hospitals , and all other jobs.

[@Lyn4817]

Wonderful. Merry Christmas to everyone worldwide.

[@carolynfulton4060]

Bert, my family is struggling this holiday seasoning. Our son passed away this summer after a short battle with cancer. He left behind a great wife, now 3 year old son, and mom, dad, sister and fam. We were devastated but our faith has helped, prayer and acts of love from many friends and family members has helped. Also, for me, service to others makes this so much easier to bear. A wise shared with me that helping others was healing-he was so right! Prayers to all and thanks to your family for caring and sharing!

[@lorikrafft8197]

Thank you so much for your videos and all you do you guys are so kind and you’re always helping people out you’re exceptional people. I am so excited to be coming to Fairbanks in the middle of January so I can see my brand new grandbaby girl she was born November 25. It is their first baby. He is in the army.

[@lindav9046]

Subscriber here from East coast. I’m currently visiting Fairbanks right now and I love it.

[@cindyborden686]

Same thing in Nova Scotia, shortage of groceries, workers, health care etc. signs for jobs but no takers.

[@margaretturner3251]

Hello that so nice act of kindness I am going to do that for my postal workers they deserves love and god bless them all and your family praying for all.❤😊🙏🙏🎄🎄🥰

[@MaryGray-zb3xi]

You guys are Amazing! Thank you for all you do to help others and may God continue to bless you 😇

[@FactOverFiction4U]

I’m down in Bayou Country in Louisiana. So I love Raising Canes!!!! Good for y’all Bert.

[@kelleysigler9759]

Great happy peoples vlog as always!!❤

[@lynnbrown4219]

Oh boy Jessica your Evelyn is the image of you. Such a lovely young lady. Congratulations on your lovely children.

[@girliecarvajal]

Hello happy people's watching from Philippines