Today was a hard day but a good day at the same time. My beautiful great granddaughter who is 8 months was here and the joy of her giggle was so joyful. It was a tough couple of days. My childhood friend of almost 70 years passed away suddenly on Sunday. I was able to be with her at her passing. The loss is just so hard. But God was merciful to her. Her dementia was getting worse and she would not have wanted to linger during its progression.
@jans2565Күн бұрын
My condolences to you on the loss of your dear friend. My brother passed similarly at the time his dementia was progressing, so while it was a sad time for us, I was glad that he did not have to suffer longer with the effects of the disease. May God send you peace and love to help you through this difficult time.
@NoraYoung-b5v2 күн бұрын
Today was special. For the first time in many long years my dad and I shared Christmas with a couple of friends in our home. I was so nice to have laughter and fun conversation filling our little home. May God bless you and your family.🤗💖🐝
@sarahrickman66092 күн бұрын
Well praise God!!
@louise6451Күн бұрын
Thank you Tessie, for sitting down and chatting with us this morning, the company was appreciated. You look lovely in your red dress. Merry Christmas Tessie & ChevyMan Ken.
@bethaspell18272 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas
@sarahrickman66092 күн бұрын
Thats a beautiful way to endear family in your home. If you dont have doilies like that then you can buy the fake ones at Dollar Tree if I want to do that too, is what Id do. We had a fellowship dinner at Church together. Our pastor and his wife said they didnt want to just have a meal with their families but also their Christian Family. It was wonderful and we had a blessed church service. I love your spirit sissy. Lord bless you and Kenny tremendously!❤❤❤
@celticfiddle76052 күн бұрын
Today I think your message finally reached my heart. I have been drawn to you Tessie, but did not understand your reasons for joy. This Christmas something opened up, a glimpse of another way to live life with hope and love. I love you sweet Tessie. Best wishes to you and your husband Ken and children in 2025🍀
@HomesteadTessieКүн бұрын
That’s so beautiful!
@maryadkins14512 күн бұрын
Thank You Tessie…..It’s a very hard time this Christmas…..lost my mom on the 13th of December……my heart hurts. I know she is in heaven……. Merry Christmas Tessie! ❤
@mj-hk6iv2 күн бұрын
Very sorry for your loss, I lost my mom in 2019. Prayers for peace and comfort.
@elainecasino42292 күн бұрын
🙏🌹
@pr9764Күн бұрын
I Am So Very Sorry For Your Loss Mary. Holidays are An Especially Difficult Time! It Will Get Easier, I Promise. You Have My Prayers Mary, GOD Bless, Andrea
@carolynlee8948Күн бұрын
Bless your heart. You are in my prayers. 🙏
@owen42482 күн бұрын
Tessie, You have given me great inspiration , love and kindness more than you know I know I will never be alone as long as I am here with you and great friends I am thankful for that I am thankful to have my Mom still here love you my Dear Sister :-) God Bless You and ken :-)
@pr97642 күн бұрын
We Are Thankful For You Owen😊, The Way You Are Always There Watching Tessie's Back Is Such A Blessing, As Is The Way You Are Always There For Your Mom! You Are A True Gentleman. GOD Bless You Owen, Andrea
@carolynlee8948Күн бұрын
I so agree. Well said, Andrea.
@KenCollinsworth-e8t2 күн бұрын
Thank you Tessie , I needed this today. I had family Christmas yesterday with my older grand daughters sooldest son, and great grand babies. But today has been hard, as I truly miss my husband so much. I know he's with the Lord, but I get lonely some days, especially the holidays. You always seem to know what to say. The Lord uses you greatly my friend. I hope toy and your family have a blessed New Year. Love, Tina❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
@Gail-og6ye2 күн бұрын
Couldn' agree more. Perfectly said. Wishing you a blessed 2025.
@KenCollinsworth-e8t2 күн бұрын
@Gail-og6ye thank you and I wish you the same
@KarenThomas-b6o2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie to you and your wonderful family ❤
@tamimercer4762 күн бұрын
I hope everyone is having a peaceful and joyous day/evening. 😊
@pr97642 күн бұрын
I Wish The Same To You Tami😊, GOD Bless, Andrea
@owen42482 күн бұрын
Hi Tami Merry Christmas :-)
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Tessie, I Love The Analogy Of The 'Gas Tank'😊 Just One Drop Of JOY At A Time Is All That's Needed To Fill Our Tanks! Thank You For The Many Drops Of JOY You Have Given Me. GOD Bless You And Kenny And Your Children Andrea
@pamsmith64042 күн бұрын
Happy day for my husband, me, two sons and three beagles 😊 I love hearing about the past experiences of people throughout history. Love the Little House Christmas with Mr. Edwards. I choose Jesus!
@malindagosnell65332 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessei. 🙏🎄☃
@cheryldaniels36592 күн бұрын
Thank you Tessie, remembering our loves that have passed. I lost my brother last year and my mom in April. I spent all day in bed. It's hard getting up and dealing with my first year alone. Hugs, Tessie. ❤
@KenCollinsworth-e8t2 күн бұрын
I'm so sorry Cheryl. The firsts are very hard, it gets a little easier each year. I think it's that you adjust and trust in the Lord. And you come here each day and listen to Tessie and watching her videos. It's a great help to me. May God bless you in the coming year my friend. Tina 😊
@cheryldaniels36592 күн бұрын
@KenCollinsworth-e8t Thank you. Yes, I believe Tessie keeps us all grounded in a good way. She's going to get us to heaven. You hear us Tessie?
@cheryldaniels3659Күн бұрын
Thank you
@carolynlee8948Күн бұрын
Bless your precious heart, Cheryl. You are in my prayers. 🙏 May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you.
@cheryldaniels3659Күн бұрын
@@carolynlee8948 Thank you. I need all the prayers I can get. 💗
@laurakuehlke1320Күн бұрын
Good morning, Tessie. Though there was much loss this past year, the joy of the Lord sustained us all. Yesterday, after church, we spent an "unplugged" Christmas Day together. It was quiet, cozy, and a wonderful day of celebration. I hope your Christmas Day was also one filled with moments that made your heart happy. Thank you for your words of encouragement and prayers. You're a blessing! ❤🎄
@lauravitaliani96662 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas ❤ Really love the wood stove.
@MindysPlace2 күн бұрын
I hope you had a blessed Christmas.
@monalamanen55142 күн бұрын
I love your videos! I too like the old ways and history
@owen42482 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie and Ken and family and to all here :-)
@kimberlyehill61322 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Owen 😊
@owen42482 күн бұрын
@@kimberlyehill6132 Merry Christmas Kimberly Hill :-)
Merry Christmas Tessie and family and all of the friends here ⛄🎄🎁❤️
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas Kimberly 😊, I Hope That You Had A Lovely Day Friend! GOD Bless, Andrea
@juliewebber27492 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@KenCollinsworth-e8t2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Kimberly and blessings to you. Tina😊
@kimberlyehill6132Күн бұрын
@KenCollinsworth-e8t Thank you Tina☺️
@julissugarpiecottage64992 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas, Tessie and Kenny. Merry Christmas to all who watch your channel. May God bless you and keep you in His loving care.❤
@deborahherring60772 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Tessie!!!!
@jeweledpatriot17762 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas 🥰 I have that same table cloth! My mom used it every year and since she's gone now I treasure the memories it brings at Christmas time 🎄
@jans2565Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and all of your family, Tessie! This year was a quiet Christmas at home, but after a year with a health challenge, I was grateful for the beautiful day God shared with me. Most of my family is gone now and I miss those holiday gatherings but I cherish their memories and I find joy with where I am in life and greet each new day with a smile for what's to come. God Bless You and Your Family!
@karin09632 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie and family!! Joy comes from the Lord. Thank you for all your encouragement.
@lindahawkins59832 күн бұрын
Baby Jesus has come to us, greatest gift ever! Merry Christmas Tessie!
@lisaremy48172 күн бұрын
Thank you for your beautiful message and encouragement for all of us. You are a beautiful spirit and your channel is such a blessing to me and others. God bless you always. ❤
@deborahalexander73492 күн бұрын
You are so talented ❤️
@LLjean-qz7sb2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Tessie.... and just so you know, YOU have been our Christmas gift🎁 every year, that lasts for the whole year, that gets renewed every🌲 Christmas! THANK YOU for just being YOU! God Bless! 😊❤🙏
@yvonnetitus22 күн бұрын
This year I will be turning 75. Oh my!!
@thaisking24852 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas ❤️🙏🎁🎄
@SuzieQ-lw2kp2 күн бұрын
🎄Merry Christmas Tessie 🎄 I hope you had a Blessed time i have had a rough one my first cousin that I was raised right next door to me the one who always came to play with me and watch after me she caught the flu and passed away this past Monday her funeral will be Friday it just doesn't seem real . I'm just frozen in time remembering everything we use to do and even into adults she was last of my immediate family so I'm really alone . I do rejoice in knowing she is with the Lord and with her mom and dad and brother plus so many more grandparents grandchildren aunts and uncles. Thank you for doing these videos 💞
@carolynlee8948Күн бұрын
Bless your heart. You are in my prayers. 🙏
@suebrockschmidt288Күн бұрын
We love you Tessie! Thank you for reminding me of what is important.
@joanlogan74162 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 Tessie ~~ looking nice in that red dress! Pretty 🎄
@CarolynBuckler-k3c2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas, Tessie. Love spending time with you!
@justcallmesuzzie2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie! It is so good to see you on Christmas morning!
@celticfiddle76052 күн бұрын
Isn't she so pretty in her red dress?❤
@BethHopkins-dt2yw2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas!! I hope you had a wonderful day!!!❤❤
@Gail-og6ye2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie. I've watched you now for the second time today. It was so precious to hear. You are a very special human being Tessie, and I sincerely mean that. Your heart is always looking to help or heal someone's difficulties. My day was quiet as well. My family celebrated Christmas Eve day with us, and it was fun. However, my mind and heart throughout the day thought about the many people who were spending it alone. My heart was heavy at times because of this. Then today, I listened to your video, and the reminder that Jesus is with us all even when we feel we are alone was strengthening. We don 't know what the future holds for anyone of us, but to know we can depend on Jesus to give us strength comfort, and calmness when we need it, was very good to hear again. Thank you Tessie for your words today. They were nourishing to my soul.
@juliewebber27492 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas everybody.A simple life is a good life Tessie.Nice spending some of Christmas Day with you all. See you all again tomorrow. Have a great evening everyone!
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Julie😊, I Hope That You Have Had A Lovely Day My Friend! GOD Bless, Andrea
@patriciabritton59172 күн бұрын
The song you played in this Video is one of my favorite songs. It fits your videos so well. It touches the heart.
@Minnesota_Mama_Bear2 күн бұрын
Blessings 💚🌞
@robertataylor18482 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie and Kenny. Hope you had a very blessed one.
@georgiabell36402 күн бұрын
Good evening Tessie and friends ❤many blessings
@owen42482 күн бұрын
Good evening Georgia Bell Blessings :-)
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Good Evening Georgia 😊, Blessings, Andrea
@janisfallstich15672 күн бұрын
Hope you had a great Christmas Tessie. ❤🎄🎅
@elainecrise19992 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas!! Thank you for sharing your life with us, and looking forward to another year. You are a true inspiration to many people!
@mrsc1952Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to our sweet Tessie:)
@Georgia-oi6ie2 күн бұрын
I love hearing the story of christmas past. My grandmother told me her favorite christmas was a homemade doll,one orange pure child,and some chocolates. Very simple during a hard time in history. My favorite christmas was getting my very own record player. I miss gathering with cousins and family members who are with the Lord. Christmas is a wonderful time of reflection.
@KenCollinsworth-e8t2 күн бұрын
Yes Georgia you said that perfectly. Blessings my friend. Tina😊
@owen42482 күн бұрын
Who Loves Tessie Time :-)
@MichaelR582 күн бұрын
I do 💞
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Always ❤
@carolynlee8948Күн бұрын
Of course. ❤
@coffeecupconversations2 күн бұрын
❤ We treasure your friendship, too!
@deborahalexander73492 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas, Tessie. I wish you and your family a blessed time together.❤
@danamissouri2 күн бұрын
I'm wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Stay safe and warm.
@camilion53992 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie 🎅 🎄 ❤️
@kerryjames63122 күн бұрын
It's boxing day here in Australia your beautiful to sister we love you you have encouraged me with your love and Grace❤ thank you
@lindawamsley52272 күн бұрын
Tessie, your words are wise beyond your years! You have spoken for a lot of people listening to you! You are such a kind and caring person, and it would suffice if more would take those words of wisdom to heart, I know I have! What a great way to start the New Year!❤
@saundrajohnson15712 күн бұрын
I hope you had a warm and peaceful Christmas Day. Bathe in those feelings for the next few days. The new year will be here soon enough. No need to rush it. Before midnight strikes for either of us, I want to wish you a continued Merry Christmas 🎄 from the Rocky Mountains. Goodnight, Tessie 🙏🏼
@jackie79162 күн бұрын
Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year.
@marlysmithsonian57462 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas, Tessie! I've been told about the Great Depression and my parents both got a new sock with the other inside it. And some pieces of fruit, they didn't get any during the year. Their meals were still the same that day. A piece of some kind of meat from their animals and a chicken egg. Dinner was, as always, cornbread and warm buttermilk from the cow they each had. Love to you.
@LovesJESUS2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you all.
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas LovesJESUS, Andrea
@sallyhostetter9442Күн бұрын
Thank you Tessie for these thoughts beautifully said. Remembering sometimes is hard. It brings sadness and joy. I always tell people remember the good and great times with those that are gone. God bless.
@kerryjames63122 күн бұрын
I think like you I like looking back learn from them they did have it hard
@gmalisa45022 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie! Your channel has been a great blessing to me.
@shericole95402 күн бұрын
God bless you and your family. I found your video today to be such a comfort. I have been sad, missing loved ones and times gone by.
@HomesteadTessieКүн бұрын
I am so glad you found comfort in the video. It is a tough time of year for many.
@coffeecupconversations2 күн бұрын
Wow on the photo frame!
@wandahershey9227Күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video Tessie. Hope your Christmas was wonderful. Have a blessed day friend
@tracysteward604Күн бұрын
What a beautiful message. It never ceases to amaze me how listening to you describe yourself even loving old things as a child and nostalgia is like hearing someone describe myself. The only difference is you have had a happy home that you grew up in, a Christian base home and I did not. But I have Christ in my life and a home with a husband who loves me based in Christ in God. You do inspire me and you do make me feel so not alone and so not odd, lol. May God bless you and your family and all of your viewers. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
@ModernDayPsalmist7772 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie ❤this was my first Christmas without my Dad..so while it was different, I know Dad is no longer suffering, and he's young and healed and in the presence of the Lord..it's hard to be sad when I know he's better than he's ever been, and I look forward to seeing him again one day.We almost.lost.mom to a brain bleed, etc.. last year..so we were very thankful to still have her with us! ❤ great video! Much love, and God.bless youTessie- I'm very thankful for all you do. ❤KatGrace
@HomesteadTessieКүн бұрын
love you !! I am praying for you !
@ModernDayPsalmist777Күн бұрын
@@HomesteadTessie thank you! ❤️
@EstelleCadiz2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas! May God’s blessings be with you, the subscribers and your family! Your videos are so peaceful and so relatable. Thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge.
@whisperingeagle15712 күн бұрын
Much Love and Many Christmas Blessings Tessie Dear.
@marybethsmith64582 күн бұрын
Tessie, you have been a wonderful teacher and friend over the years. Watching you grow and find your peace has helped me to find my peace at Christmas and begin to enjoy it again. I placed Smitty's urn on the table next to the Christmas tree so he could still be a part of our Christmas. Even our youngest son enjoyed Christmas this year.
@chipper31322 күн бұрын
❤ I love you. So much Tessie. You are such a sweet..kind..and beautiful soul. Merry Christmas and wishing you the Best New Year Ever with many wonderful Blessings. God Bless you Tess. ❤
@MyPawPrintLife2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄❄️⛄️🤶🏻🎅🏻🥰❤️
@vickiescholl94532 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas sweet Tessie.
@hdrvman2 күн бұрын
"CABIN"..... LOL.....SO DELUSIONAL !!!!!
@owen42482 күн бұрын
Good Morning Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Wish you all a wonderful blessed Thursday filled with Gods Joy and Happiness :-) Remember to pray for one another and for all around the world :-) God Bless You ! Love you all :-) Keep Smiling be safe :-)
@TheNoonie502 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Owen! Love you too!
@KenCollinsworth-e8t2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Owen, love you too my friend😊
@donnawhitley14512 күн бұрын
Thank you for your lovely Christmas message. I lost my husband on Dec 4th, so this Christmas is hard.
@HomesteadTessieКүн бұрын
My heart is with you during this difficult time. I am praying for you ~
@donnawhitley1451Күн бұрын
@@HomesteadTessie Thank you for your prayers. Your voice of hope helps me to stay positive.
@charlesmckinley292 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to Yinz n’at.
@patriciabritton59172 күн бұрын
Your dress is pretty Tessie. I hope you had a good Christmas. We had a nice Christmas. I am excited for 2025 and do new decorating around our house. I have been praying many areas I want God to change me in. God has given us many blessings in 2024. I hope you have a blessed new year Tessie.
@melissacannon40352 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your Family
@WendyLKoc2 күн бұрын
Thank you, Tessie, for your kindness that you show us each time you do a video! may you stay close to the Lord Jesus Christ and keep producing this wonderful heart felt videos. Merry Christmas Tessie.❤
@lindah629Күн бұрын
Thank you Tessie for all your hard work making all of the videos!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you my friend 🥰🎄
@christinehall2382 күн бұрын
Many blessings to you for your sweet heart & kind words!
@WhatsUpWithTessieAndScott2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ ♥️ 💕 💖 🎅 🎄 ❤️
@deborafranklin74692 күн бұрын
Hi Tessie. Christmas is all about Jesus..amen🙏❤
@donnabradshaw52002 күн бұрын
GOD bless you for your kind thoughts, and the love you pass on to your subscribers. May you receive the all the caring you show to others.
@tamimercer4762 күн бұрын
I’m a little late but a wanted to check in real quick before we eat in about 30 min. ❤😊
@ankicasoneborg45582 күн бұрын
Tessie and your family, wish you a blessed Christmas! ❤✨️🙏
@carolinecronce43822 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family! And your message on this Christmas Day really touched my heart! God Bless you✨️🎄💕
@marybethsmith64582 күн бұрын
Hi Tessie
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Hi There Marybeth 😊, How Was Your Day With Your Moma My Friend? GOD Bless, Andrea
@marybethsmith64582 күн бұрын
@@pr9764 Hi Andrea. It was good. She loved the coconut pie I made for her. She wouldn't eat her supper but I'm going back in a few days and take her a hamburger. She seems to enjoy that and always eats all of it. Merry Christmas and God bless.
@pr97642 күн бұрын
@marybethsmith6458 Hi Marybeth 😊, I'm So Glad That Visiting Your Moma Went Well For You My Friend. I Think As We All Get Older, Eating A Little Bit Of What We Fancy Goes Down Much Better Than A Big Meal! GOD Bless You Marybeth, Andrea
@MichaelR582 күн бұрын
Merry CHRISTmas Tessie, have a wonderful evening, thanks for sharing, YAH bless you sister !
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Merry CHRISTMas Michael! GOD Bless, Andrea
@MichaelR582 күн бұрын
@pr9764 Merry CHRISTmas Andrea, YAH bless !
@dianeborrows23572 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Tessie. Hugs and blessings and lots of love. ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦👋🏼👋🏼
@hollynelson5432 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. GOD BLESS😊
@dittohead70442 күн бұрын
“It Takes A Heap of Living to make a House a Home”. Edgar A Guest ❤️ Merry Christmas to everyone
@kimberlyehill61322 күн бұрын
Thank you for these beautiful reflections of Christmas and this year! God bless you and your family and all of our friends here.😊❤
@pr97642 күн бұрын
GOD Bless Kimberly, Andrea😊
@owen42482 күн бұрын
God Bless Kimberly Hill :-)
@virginiamaciuleviciene6062 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas! Thank you for a great video. Love your tea cup!
@owen42482 күн бұрын
Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Be sure to hit that like button Tessie will appreciate it Greatly also be sure to watch all the ads :-)
@MichaelR582 күн бұрын
Merry CHRISTmas Owen, like 👍 1 tonight, stay safe and healthy my friend, YAH bless !
@owen42482 күн бұрын
@@MichaelR58 Merry Christmas Michael 58, Stay safe and healthy my friend :-) YAH Bless !
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Good Evening Owen 🙂
@owen42482 күн бұрын
@@pr9764 Good evening PR :-)
@DisabledandPrepping2 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
@pr97642 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas DisabledandPrepping😊, GOD Bless You, Andrea
@DisabledandPrepping2 күн бұрын
@pr9764 We'll have a very blessed one, and may God bless you to overflowing in this New Year.
@pr97642 күн бұрын
@DisabledandPrepping Thank You, And May GOD Bless You To Overflowing in 2025😊, Andrea