Story’s SCHOOL GOT WIPED OUT Rebuilding EVERYTHING From Scratch

[@8milesfromhome]

Forest School GoFundMe to get the funds needed to pay local builders gofund.me/906ae646 Also check out Chi & Boleys KZbin here & Subscribe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-pnpZ5rMeoirc

[@mitchiemanalo154]

So sad to see this but only time will tell that Siargao will rise again.🙏 Keep the faith.💪😇👍🤗

[@jboycaceres2871]

Please don't let poppy ran freely among debris. He might step on scattered nails or any protruding wood or steel.

[@karenita17]

Done it. Be safe guys. Thank you for loving our country Philippines🇵🇭❤️🇬🇧

[@oinkyyuuki6262]

Is there any gcash or bank accounts? So it easy for me to donate :)

[@mannypacu6460]

So generous of J and Sacha to donate $$$ from their vlogs with over 2.8 million views. NO SKIPPING ADS generated lots of $$$

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

You know.... Your daughter will remember these days as really special and memorable ones. And she will remember that you faced calamity and challenge with bravery and wit... as a family. She will remember her parents as being among those who did not flee at the slightest hint of uncertainty. When your friends needed you, you were there. And they are here for you as well. She will remember her Mum being resilient, positive and strong in the face of hardship. She will remember her Dad as the man who can get any job done. She's learning all the right things right now. :)

[@frauleinjagiya6024]

So proud of this beautiful family. They are actually doing the island of Siargao a huge favor by showing to the world how the people could help rebuild this paradise. Wishing you the very best and thank you for teaching the Filipinos that our country is lovable enough for you to stay despite the many odds! ❤️

[@Kostly]

What a sweet mother dog she is.

[@alphaf4365]

You did the right decision by staying in Siargao than going to Cebu nor Manila. Though your situation at this moment is far from what you are used to, in God’s time everything will be ok. You are actually helping in rebuilding Siargao by showing the world what the Island needs at this time. Hang in there! God is with you. ❤️🙏😊

[@ameliaangcaco1494]

God bless you.

[@mobilelegendsstorage6724]

Amen to that po. ❤️

[@enriquealigato1540]

They will recover sooner. These people have learnt the art of resilience. Much respect ✊

[@remogil3860]

Getting back up from this event will teach one of the greatest lesson Story can learn in this lifetime. Lets keep going!

[@lillybell2557]

Typhoon blew away the coronavirus fear… one good thing that it accomplished!

[@sbf6558m]

Our love, support and respect comes to you guys from Singapore.

[@Kostly]

The mango trees are the most valuable trees to local communities. They bear so much fruit but, take so long to mature.

[@mariov.7728]

You may had been subjected to extreme danger during the typhoon. However, you are in one of the safest places against Covid right now. Nature will surely recover in God's hand.

[@robertooliver5056]

There are so much positive things to learn from a disaster and, Story is gaining first hand experience out of it.

[@RJ-iy4es]

And some of us is learning from them.

[@janetneuhaus4206]

@@RJ-iy4es That’s right.

[@marivicvitug204]

After the storm you can see life and it is literal in Siargao. Everything you you see around begins the color of green. And the smiles on your face Eight Miles from home is diffirent.

[@bengpiloton5766]

Sad about what happened to the forest school... But it will be OK and rebuild again.. Thank you 8 miles from Home 🏡 for the update.. Big Salute!!! ❤️

[@mannypacu6460]

I agree! Will J and Sacha donate ALL THE MONEY TO THE SCHOOL from not skipping ads on this vlog?

[@susanschroth8853]

@@mannypacu6460 ask them

[@mrmountain7590]

@@susanschroth8853 He has said this on like nearly every comment

[@mrmountain7590]

@@mannypacu6460 Can you stop typing this trash

[@susanschroth8853]

@@mrmountain7590 he tried not to skip adds, in order to Dictate to this beautiful family ... he IS TOXIC

[@kayrulrudyne8448]

I love all your videos bro 👌you explain everything in details. You're blessed.

[@carloregalado7751]

it's nice to see story playing with other kids again. I can't wait for summer to arrive to see this Island be green again!

[@mannypacu6460]

I agree! Those kids play together all the time. When there's no school, it's very seldom Story gets a chance to play with kids.

[@cabreraexequiel8316]

You will be part ofSiargao’s island history now. The living survivor, help rebuilding, and many more. Once everything back to normal you will start to love your place. Learn the culture and language you will be more happier feel home with the local islander

[@yuridomingo6220]

Thank you for staying despite the challenging situation in Siargao now. You are now married to the Philippines. You stay here for better or for worse 🥰🙏❤️🌿 Stay safe. Keep on inspiring a lot of people. 🥰🌿

[@yandapolis3861]

Just after this video got uploaded, the donation for Forest School went up £400+. Fantastic way of using influence!

[@carloregalado7751]

they will reach their goal of raising 4,000 Euros 24 hours after uploading this video! big thanks to this amazing family.

[@royserrano250]

I hope it recovers from thw damage. 🙏

[@jesusaaragon8919]

Don't you worry so much... you will all be rising up again... Siargao will will be green again... the sun will shine on you all again.. God will take care of your family.

[@aileenjavier5611]

Donation sent. I'm so happy other options like gofund me was set up. I'm not a fan of the fees associated with gofundme but it's an option for people like me who do not have PayPal, G cash or other form of payments accepted by locals. Hugs from Chicago.

[@pearlcoviello5471]

Thank you Lord , your all safe

[@joyorquillas6881]

Im so sad to watch story's school totally down,but glad to see everyone were safe,pray for the school be built again but in concrete this time🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@mannypacu6460]

I agree! Will J and Sacha donate ALL THE MONEY TO THE SCHOOL from not skipping ads on this vlog?

[@bellaem6409]

@@mannypacu6460 I'm sure the School will get some financial assistance from the local government as part of rebuilding the town.

[@jalieaber385]

Keepsafe guys Nice to see the kids enjoy playing around also poppy having fun.

[@emieagabon9295]

Wow, you got a heart of pilipino now.. I can feel it

[@ejtisoy]

Cows actually only have one stomach… but it has four different compartments to it, so you will hear them being described as having four stomachs.

[@darlingdenez116]

Glad to see the kids enjoying even it's raining.,😊

[@rochelleh3668]

You are very right, J. The mental trauma, though will remain in your subconscious for a while, being their helps heal and recover from it. Seeing things destroyed and rebuilt is therapeutic in a way and calming, knowing that what was destroyed can be rebuilt and replaced and the trees will grow again. It’s like dealing with a loss, you have to go through mental and emotional pain but eventually once you accept it, it’s easier to move on. ♥️♥️♥️ The £4000 target for the school is almost there! Thank you for doing this video. The donations are pouring in. When I first posted it on the 8MFH supporters groups FB page it was just £400+. Now the target is almost reached! Amazing what the community on KZbin and internet can do. Thanks also to your brothers for reposting it on their accounts to garner donations. ☺️☺️♥️♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@roseabad5239]

You lucky your house not destroy.becuse Lord protect your family and your Loving dog we love watching dog We lover for dog Dog are Loyalty staying with you Protect you

[@malougalang2564]

I hope more donations to come to raise the forest school. 10,000.00 dollars or euro is sufficient enough to have a descent school for these children. God bless ypu all.

[@judithbriones5882]

Not skipping ads is a huge help too

[@mannypacu6460]

@@judithbriones5882 I agree! Will the money generated from this vlog will ALL GO TO THE SCHOOL, donated by J and Sacha?

[@evelinholmes6401]

@@mannypacu6460 stop harassing, non of your business 😤

[@ianstobie]

@@judithbriones5882 For 30 seconds - you don't have to endure to the very end! Advertisers get charged, and thus revenue is generated, once the viewer has watched into 30 seconds of KZbin's skippable ad format. Charging is also triggered if the user interacts with the ad at any point - for example clicks for details.

[@trec9623]

@@mannypacu6460 It's their money. It's up to them if they do or if they don't want to donate. They need money too.

[@jmomandia]

On hindsight, yes the decision to stay paid off. Thank God! And those kids are going to grow tough and resilient and will be able to face future challenges with panache.

[@romeotimbang27]

Nature always recovers and regenerate. There are still plenty of coconut trees standing that will be able to grow new leaves. The lesson you can take away from it is to typhoon proof your house which would take many many years for that degree to happen again.

[@nelsietoyco4815]

I am proud to say that I am a subscriber of this amazing family ❤️❤️❤️ they choose to stay in this island despite of what happened..sooner everything will turned to be ok..🙏🙏🙏

[@apteryxmantelli]

Story is so much luckier than these kids if you think about it. I wish this family can get proper help soon and funds to rebuild before dry season comes. Without a roof over their heads it would be difficult for them to beat the ever changing weather. J always has very wise words when he does his reflections specially with what he said about those who left too soon and carrying memories of trauma with them as opposed to those who have stayed behind and seen the changes day by day. Always inspiring to hear of 8MFH's commitment to positivity.

[@fielpurvis5799]

I love that J is giving a great dog commentary for Poppy and Coco! You are so funny! Donated to the school. Love the concept of a Wildlings school, and great to see how they are using this experience as a medium for learning. I hope they can rebuild their house! Lovely children! Lovely to see them enjoying nature, Thank you for this post. X

[@veronicacruz2342]

Theres nothing permanent, sooner everything will be normal again, hope is always there just be positive & resilient just like a bamboo tree, all will be fine again 🙏

[@robertosalinel3358]

You conquer the heart of filipino more subscribers to come. And GOD bless your family

[@joedimaunahan4525]

GOD blesses you all and good health to you guys. Happy new year and here's wishing your family all the luck today and through all the years in your lives. Rebuilt Siargao and be there for the rest ofvyour lives if you like to. Good luck fellas.🙏😀😍💖😍😀✌

[@cilangcoranes4955]

Im so happy that u didn't leave siargao❤ story is such an adorable kid someday story will be star shine bright bby girl stay safe po❤💞

[@Gorg23]

It’ll be a lot easier to climb and harvest mangoes someday.I missed harvesting our neighborhood mangoes from the tree which were reachable.

[@nathaleenecalvo7808]

The school needs help. I am worried of the kids getting sick because of the rain. Even Jay has no raincoat. Summer is coming (by March). I pray by then the island would have electricity and businesses will be up and about. Praying for all of you there. Keep safe Jay, Sacha, Story and Poppy. Nice to see you all smiling. 👍

[@nathaleenecalvo7808]

@@joehinds29988 just thinking..because the weather is foggy and seems cold. And due to what happened, they say in the news many are getting sick on the island. I didn't say anything about tropical rains.

[@leslieonabudget]

The children's little faces full of smile is sunshine during a dreary day. Keeping everyone's spirit up. 🌅🌞😍🙌🏼🙌🏼 One day, Forest school will be up and running again and will be filled with children. 👊🏼😍

[@Kapefrappe]

Thank you Poppy, for making the family stay in Siargao. 😁

[@herchickenlegs4]

Two months time it will be really hot when it comes to Easter. It's lovely to see the children got together again and having fun. This weather is always reminds me when I was little. I loved playing in the rain with my friends running around and jumping in puddles..😊 Outdoor learning is always the best... Xxx

[@divinegrace719]

GOD bless us all. 😇😘

[@jenniferward5216]

The sweet little girl who promptly told Jay that the tree will grow back. Kids are God's blessings to this world, help them to grow we can learn do much from them.

[@deliahernaez7755]

Be safe guys... We care for you 💕

[@Qofpeace]

Are you guys okay? we missed your vlog, I hop things are doing well and everything are moving along. Anyway I just hope it's just finding a time and an internet issue. take care!

[@lindawentink2725]

I am so struck by the character and resilience of all of you. Felt really sad for the forest school. The children are so knowledgeable and practical. They will grow up to be great adults

[@manuelilagan3054]

Every house should be dome house in the island

[@jrkeys9540]

So happy to see that everyone is okay there is definitely a light at every tunnel and I can see so much beauty in the next chapter what falls can be rebuilt but the soul is a endless temple sending you all so much love and light always 💖

[@esc447]

I am so glad that you decided to stay in Siargao. It will be a big accomplishment and will never forget that you are a part of rebuilding Siargao in your life and the lives of the locals. God bless you! Donation done to rebuild Forest School😇

[@percivaloropesa7148]

Watching from Rio Grande,Brasil🙂

[@nelidacayas6789]

a real rain catcher...

[@blaqqofficial]

I jusT subscribed to your channel

[@mariacelinelegreso4869]

Yes it was a good/wise decision that you didn't flew to mla because cases of coronavirus is high there ..it's more safer in your place...😇😇🙏🙏

[@melboncolmo7759]

DUE TO THE COVID AND LUCKDOWNS IMPLEMENTED HERE IN MANILA I WANTED TO FLY THERE TO SIARGAO. MORE QUIET AND FREE ....... DO NOT USE WOOD TO BUILD YOUR HOUSE, YOU NEED PURE CEMENT AND STEEL. YOU WILL NO LONGER BE AFRAID OF THE COMING STORM

[@bingreyesful1]

I really really admire this family....I appreciate their effort. I am so proud of you and truly grateful as a Filipino.

[@nathseverett4288]

It's good to see the kids having a little bit bit of fun 💕 It's good for them to be together in that familiar space, just to somehow give them a bit of normalcy. Hang in there. Stay safe, J, Sacha, Story, and Poppy. 💕🤗

[@divinagracepadas7922]

God is so good. All people of Siargao are safe. Thank God 😘 my heart felt so thankful after knowing that ur family is safe just dont give up on blogging were not skipping the ads to help you alwayz , lovelots Eight Miles from Home 👨‍👩‍👧

[@perrieglenn7522]

Proud of you guys staying behind while many left,you can witness the change day by day of Siargao slowly recovered from typhoon!Stay safe send hugs xxx

[@noraviloan9959]

Im so proud of this family for being strong despite of what happend during odette their determination is so very amazing

[@aurorasarmiento5742]

Hello Jay, Sacha, Story and Poppy, it's nice to know that your fine and safe.....and also thanks for sticking it our there in Siargao....your experience will be a lesson learned how Filipino cope up every storm or tragedies we had and slowly rebuilding our lives out of it....that's what we call resilient ....adapting and accepting it....just hang on there, take care and be safe always....were with you every step of the way...praying for everyone's safety...God bless 8 Miles from Home....

[@mariopalma7112]

This little girl will grow up to become a very balanced adult. She's growing up with nature and life's simplicity in a rural setting.

[@lovelyme344]

So much love and respect to this family🙏🤍☺

[@meoct-ow7tu]

Your super lucky to be staying in the island rather than be stuck in a condo like us and scared to go out cause of the number of covid cases in metro manila

[@yari_nc17]

Going to Cebu or Manila is not a good decision since covid cases is rising daily due to omicron😘

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

It's kind of a rite of passage going through a typhoon here in the Philippines. Manila got doused during Ondoy and we helped rebuild with the same fund raising you are doing now. Through the years, our house got flooded inside 3 times. The last time was in 2020 during a typhoon up here north. Like you, our house was intact, but just a lot of water damage and cleaning up. Even now, some of my furniture still have the water damage warping that happens. It is what it is. It will be replaced when it totally breaks, I guess! AS you rightly guessed. There are things that can always wait. And there are things that need fixing first. For now, I am just glad the floors are dry. You can do this. By this time. hopefully our donations through various orgs are reaching y'all. Be well and stay safe! (at least the pandemic is far away from you)

[@cabreraexequiel8316]

You guys are very positive people after the devastating storm in the history of the Philippine Islands. There’s a lot to learn afterwards like collecting water from rain. Bonfire at night is more fun too

[@my_other_side473]

Nature is healing now.

[@cynthia2670]

Your decision to stay where you were at because of puppy meant so much to me. We adopted 2 beautiful dogs and we can’t leave them just like that either. We would have done the same thing. My respects to you all and you all are just awesome and beautiful people. If you had survived that storm, there will be no other calamity that you cannot endure or tackle. God bless!!

[@ameliagalit]

Got a bit teary eyed when I saw the Xmas tree with coffee cups still standing proudly. You guys are amazing. My 85 year old mom has been following you for a year now I think. She follows 3 vliogs. Yours, Positano Diaries and Chateau Diaries. She tells me about Story. Learning to swim etc. Thank you very much for sharing your lives

[@8milesfromhome]

That’s so sweet

[@darthbiker2311]

I had to smile about the toilets being the safest. One of our farm tenants in Bohol had a toilet seat placed on the wood and mud floor that covered their septic tank. After the earthquake and Yolanda storm in 2013, we were actually surprised to see it still standing. And then someone tried to use it. 😆 Anyway, thank you for sharing with us a slice of your lives. It's amazing to see parents actually encouraging their children to play in the mud and rain and the fallen trees. Any Filipino parent would have screamed at such antics. You're not only being an asset to your community, you are showing people a better way to raise kids as well.

[@Nicole_and_CRSOBD]

stay safe to all

[@judithmorco5220]

💖😘 sendings hugs for the 8milesfam.take care always,

[@kevinv.m.94]

Resilience will be cultivated already in these kids.

[@feeebeedee6552]

dami foreigner tlaga sa siargao,. Nakakamiss. Sna bumalik ulit ang dating ganda ng siargao

[@lleiwilynnatal]

I cannot find your first blog after typhoon oddeth..

[@kitchenarbabvlog]

Beautiful Vlog Awsome Nice Sharing 👌 I Hope To See You Around Friend 😊

[@AntonioCarlos-wq7nk]

Legal boa noite

[@AntonioCarlos-wq7nk]

Legal boa noite

[@yuhana_v]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JadzCraftsInvention]

Wow!! God bless all of you there

[@stephenkrus]

Now you guys know where "Filipino Resiliency" comes from. Siargao will be rebuild... ✨👍

[@whatsnew6310]

The love and courage you have is inspiring. Its this kind of outlook of life that helps keep the world moving forward. Thank you for sharing this .....

[@linareyes1283]

Well said, inspiring words for them💖

[@AngryKittens]

I think the storm may actually be a sort of mixed blessing. It will push people to build more off-the-grid, and more sustainable. Solar power is actually seeing a surge right now in the Philippines, now that people are realizing how fragile the power lines on islands can be.

[@queenezrah8936]

Rise and Shine Siargao. Rise and Shine my Philippines.

[@florabelfloralde2912]

Siargao still Beautiful cause of the Beautiful Positive local licing there and also having you there makes it more worth to stay in such paradise a beautiful island indeed..Yes you are helping to rebuild the island and that's Amazing..Keep Safe and God bless 8milesfromhome fam and Story your Adorable daughter 🥳💕🍭🎉🥂🌼📸

[@jennifergonzales2642]

You really love to live Siargao by staying there despite the living conditions. It has made you stronger.

[@waldoyonting6835]

negosyo ang covid. vote pacquiao

[@imthejudge9411]

Sending my prayers to you guys! If you have time to visit manila soon, Youre free to drop by at my place in pasig

[@starryglowhawkins6044]

Those kids in that forest school are all amazing. 👍👏

[@cynthiafedelin6238]

Maybe it's good for the government to train people in siargao how to start planting trees !! In the whole year it could be growing faster !

[@spiderliliez]

The kids on this video. This was how I was when I was a child, always outside climbing trees, helping clean the yard, especially after a typhoon. My adult self would be horrified at the sight of my young self just nonchalantly using a bolo and a shovel to clean the debris. I could have been just 9 years old when I would pick-up a bolo and just use it where I think I need it. It's scary thinking about it now, haha. Sometimes I wonder if my parents knew what I've been doing. But I think they know and it's funny thinking about it, coz I never got scolded for those.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

And you’re completely right, regarding your thoughts of having stayed and to those who left at first chance.

[@humminbird6990]

You made a good decision to remain in the island rather than in Manila. There is more space rather than on a restricted place right now in Manila. As log as basic necessities are there in the islands. By March or April all the shrubs and trees will start growing and will hide those exposed fallen trees and coconut palm and it will much better. Slowly the island life will be back and nature will once again flourish.

[@shawndeesstories3006]

You guys re very strong and after that strong typhoon you are still there staying in Siargao and enjoying. I love your strong faith in life. Keep safe to the whole family. I always love to watch your videos! Story is still too happy and enjoying her daily life, God bless her and all of you. Take care always guys.

[@mjojrjr6231]

I knew from the start that you would never be able to leave Puppy there as I know how British people get attached to their pets so much. But, in my opinion, you made the right choice of staying and working hand in hand with the local people rebuilding the island and bringing back its former glory. It's just a matter of time.

[@babba.blacksheep]

Eight miles from home are now learning how to be resilient.🙂

[@suec.1469]

This is the way children supposed to live their life all naturally and not be locked down in the house worrying about COVID-19.