This One Treasure Will Keep Us Alive if we Need to Survive

Today we are milking our family milk cow for the first time for the fridge.
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[@tammymorgan9309]

Art, you need to start another side hustle reading audio books! You could be reading and those babies would think you were talking to them. I really enjoyed this one! Love from SC!

[@andreacooley133]

I agree he has such a wonderful soothing voice!! You'd be amazing at audio books

[@cornerstone403]

See how well rounded your children are. It's the fresh air, farm chores, and healthy foods. It's also their constant interaction with their parents. To them, love is a constant in ther lives. No tuning in and out on electronic devices. They have your attention. That's such an important thing in raising a child. I think most times now, that is forgotten. Art, you have such a comfortable speaking voice. I love listening to you.

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

I agree with you. Today - parents gave to fight to get their children off the electronics to get them outside at all. Years ago, I had to fight to get my children invthe house 😊. Game nights were Monopoly, snakes and ladders and trouble. We would draw pictures of our day to compare and I spent a small fortune on color books.

[@beverleygreenwood843]

Arthur you are a true genius. This was the most powerful, moving homesteading video I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen loads. So informative yet super relaxing to watch. It truly showed a simpler, slower pace of life. One that all humanity needs to see right now. THANK YOU 🙏

[@caroledney3919]

@Beverley Greenwood. Thank you for these beautiful thoughtful words. What a gift you have! 😻. 🇺🇸MesquiteTX

[@theoneandonlypenguin4418]

Amen. So well said

[@pamelaward9647]

Arthur, you have such a soothing way of explaining things and telling us a story that it's really nearly impossible to not watch your videos! I absolutely love the bonding time you and Joyful got while milking the cow! That is something to be admired for sure!

[@rachelholdt6840]

Knowing I have eggs, milk, and meat available from our own animals gives me a huge peace of mind because I know we'd be fine if supply lines shut down.

[@cathtube59]

What a lovely conversation with Joyful while milking; such a precious child!

[@ottocarmanjones7143]

Joyful in that beautiful red dress, doing such a great job, so intentional and considered and working with her Dad. This video is a keeper!She will cherish it.

[@lindafoster2141]

Art, no one can tell a story like you, with such compassion ❤ love you all from Indiana

[@ruthhunt3697]

Nothing any better than a family with children gathered around a table with a steaming bowl of food and conversation. I love it!💯❤️🌻

[@heatherk8931]

Art, your story telling is soothing and brilliant! It was nice to watch your time with Joyful, her good nature and can do attitude, easy conversation with dad. And in the end, have and enjoy that glass of milk. Beautiful setting, calm and peaceful as it appears. Thank you for that.❣

[@samanthatorres9517]

I like your new style of videos Art, the framing, the music, the voice over...You're really getting good at delivering your message of the homestead in a beautiful way! Bless you all🙏❤

[@mimiann2372]

Beautiful. I’m so moved by your words art and couldn’t agree with you more. I’ve missed these types of videos from you. You have such a wonderful view of what’s important in this world. Thank you for taking the time to share

[@gelwood99]

The love and bonding with Joyful while milking was wonderful to see! I love how soothing you talk in all your videos. I am so glad that Justin brought you the chickens before the GAFT so we got to meet your family and joined your journey as soon as you started posting. Watching your family grow and seeing the children evolve into these wonderful people has been a joy. Lifetime viewer! 💞

[@ciaobella8963]

Oh Art, your filming skills, sensitivities and creativity just get better and better. I am loving what you are creating for us. God bless you all.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Art you make some of the most profound videos I have ever watched! Amazing video.

[@not2tees]

Having a cow is reassuring, for sure. And friendly neighbors are great, too. Thank you so much for sharing your happy family, too.

[@janeschmidt9611]

I love Art’s narration! I can see where a milk cow would be a blessing to a family. Thank you for sharing these moments. 🥰

[@shirleygreer8479]

I love this family! Humble, sweet ,gentle and loving family. Art, you make the best videos. I look forward to watching and I am always disappointed when there is no video for days, Blessings to your family❤️

[@gigisoutherngarden]

You are so right. You are the wealthy ones! You are setting an amazing example, just by the way you speak to your children. God bless all of you.

[@marigoldmeadowsfarm7495]

What precious memories Joyful will have with you. I still remember milking my gram’s cow once with my daddy. It was over 60 years ago & I still ‘feel’ his hands over mine, teaching me how to bring the milk down. Joyful will remember & prayerfully be a teacher to her babies.

[@pattyprice2644]

I just love how the children just step up to help There amazing young people each with there own way of bringing the help Love you all from Missouri God bless

[@nancycowan6109]

This was a beautiful video. Thank you for transporting us to gratitude, whatever and wherever that is. And may I say that having your rental property walking-distance to your farm is a true blessing for your lovely family. ❤️

[@tessgizoria3703]

Yo, you don't know how fast I jumped on this video. There may be so many things going on in your family's life right now but you're doing amazing!

[@lockedin60]

I have mentioned before that my mother grew up on a farm in Olivia NC. They had milking cows but since she played piano that was one chore she rarely did. You mention about hand cramping and that is why she rarely milked the cows. People talk about ways to bond with your children which you have shared time and time again. I can see no better way of doing this than having your kids helping you with the milking.

[@kimmieguidry]

Art… love the new feel of the videos. They are so heartfelt they brings tears of happiness to my eyes for your sweet family. What a blessing to be able to witness your sweet, lovely family… thank you for sharing!

[@rayyoung7780]

I can’t relate to having a cow but that store bought rotisserie chicken is something we do often. We buy a chicken, get a couple of dinners ( there are just two of us ), a couple of lunches of chicken sandwiches and then we take that carcass and broil it and then pick the meat and add it back to the broth and add veggies and noodles to make homemade chicken soup. There is not much that is better plus we get five meals out of one rotisserie chicken 😀

[@janetwithers7427]

I love that Joy can help with milking. A wonderful time to bond more with her. Lovely video. Happy Thanksgiving. 🌾🦃🍁

[@brucebirchwood3066]

That mindset and attitude will make you survive anything! Great video!

[@lindakell6854]

Well done Art! One of my favorites! So lovely!

[@leerussell6801]

Debbie here..👩‍🌾. Special memories being made….milking the cow with Dad… precious

[@margareth8944]

Great job Joyful!

[@andreacooley133]

Everything that your family is about is so heart warming and Beautiful. Even when times are tough y'all persevere and keep moving forward. I admire each and every one of you. You have truly shown so many people what it means to be "Family"🙏🏼💕🤗🥰

[@julieseidel7044]

Thank you art for making these videos I love the rewarding farm life that i got to experience. I had close relatives who farmed and had gardens which we got to experience alot of. Milking cows, helping with canning meat, sauerkraut, etc.

[@joyinthesouth1615]

Thank you for blessing my day with another sweet video filled with loving moments with your amazing family.

[@celestejohnson9227]

While I can’t drink milk due to lactose intolerance I appreciate the humane way your family cow can keep her calf and still provide for your needs. It really is a miracle and you are indeed rich. Loved watching.

Fairlife ultrapasteurized ultrafiltered milk is lactose-free.

[@candicechristensen1753]

I'm lactose intolerant too. We raise sheep and drink raw sheep milk. My whole family loves it ❤️

[@sandieblack4860]

I also have issues with bought milk but can drink gallons of it straight from the farm, I think that is a story to tell!

[@christajennings3828]

Have you tried raw milk? I too am lactose intolerant, and can't drink any pasteurized milk without extreme discomfort. But I can drink up to a cup a day of raw cow milk, or two cups of raw goat milk, with no problem. There are natural enzymes in raw milk which aid digestion, that are destroyed by pasteurization.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Joyful is a sweet little milk maid and I believe she will be much faster than you very soon. It is great father and daughter time just like Justin and Lilly. Thanks for sharing the video. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@melissamusick5864]

I just love Joyful so much. Bless her sweet heart out there milking like a pro. She definitely lives up to her name.

[@doubleglfarms9750]

Beautiful narrative! Beautiful scenery! Beautiful life! Thank you for the inspiration, Art! We are a farm family of all girls from Kansas! We enjoy milking a few farm cows too! Blessings to all of you! Have a blessed week!

[@lynnettehardwick1337]

Hi Art, thank you for bringing back some good memories from when I lived with my grandparents on their farm. Everyday I would take my plastic tumbler to the dairy and my granddad would put it under the cow's teat and milk into it and by the time the tumbler was full there was froth coming over the top and I would drink it as was. Oh, what good precious memories. I love your family and the videos you make. Thank you from South Africa.

[@connie9198]

Art and Bri, it is a HUGE Blessing to be able to view your video content.. On days that I feel so overwhelmed with life, I watch your videos and see the importance of living life like you both do. If only I would have seen videos like this when I was your age.. Blessed for sure..

[@sandrabentley8111]

I used to read about it when I was young, equally as satisfying, love both media. But something about reading let's the mind soar through imagination.

[@Wildevis]

Indeed what a blessing she is

[@02271953me]

Wow Joy, awesome helping with milking the mama cow. I've never milked and doubt I'll ever have the opportunity. Well done!

[@Lucky_5090]

Loved " he's a mommies boy" so cute. Grateful hearts🙏

[@darlenethompson6738]

Such a lovely story. Truth in simplicity and love. Thankful.

[@karencatalano4349]

What a special time with your daughter I’m sure she will always remember this

[@FOMAHsince2014]

I LOVE hand milking my Jersey. It's just so relaxing to snuggle up next to her and listen to chickens scratching and clucking around and the sound of the other animals chewing their cud while Jill (my Jersey) eats her rations.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Yes now you be able too make yogurt,butter ,cheese and Ice cream. Nothing butter then homemade ice cream. And children will love making it with you. God bless you all for sharing your journeys. Have a blessed day.

[@karmiizhe]

Heartwarming and simply beautiful! Thank you!

[@candicechristensen1753]

I love listening to Joy talk to you while you milk. My kids get a little intimidated when we milk sheep because I can't milk faster than they can, but they're willing to try and I love that❤️❤️❤️ there is a wonderful feeling that you get when you're doing things like that with your kids❤️❤️

[@Katzenlaufwunder]

Your videos are turning into peaceful and relaxing. Thank you for this!

[@bunnyhop1784]

Art, you will enjoy these videos in your older ages watching your children. My brother fell asleep in April and I have one voicemail of his voice on my phone. Not enough pictures. Beautiful video. Hugs and love, Janet 🐂🐂🐄🐄🐮🐮🥚🥚🥛🥛

[@TS-wb4xc]

Loved this video! God bless your beautiful family🙏

[@cynthialewis7080]

Wishing you all many blessings in the days ahead.

[@deloresmiller6468]

I just found a local farmer to get fresh milk from. I will be going for it on Friday. Have not had that since I was a teenager. In my 60s and I am so excited. You made me want it even more. Lol

[@mountaingirl8124]

As a breeder of miniature Jersey cows, I LOVE this!!! :) Blessings guys!

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

How wonderful! Is there a link to folow up on these mini Jerseys? 🙏🏽🐂

[@mountaingirl8124]

@@dbirdeycapozzi9807 No link. You can give me an email to contract. We have a waiting list for heifers and bull calves going. We are in Tennessee. :) They are truly the BEST homestead animal! Blessings!

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

@@mountaingirl8124 ~ Okay, and thankyou for your response. Where to find your email? I am very interested and look forward to more info.

[@mountaingirl8124]

@@dbirdeycapozzi9807 You can leave me your email here in this feed and I'll contact you. :) We are in Tennessee. Not sure how close we are to you. I can send pictures and information as well. We are expecting more heifer calves next year. We are doing sexed AI straws this round so we should (Lord-willing) have all heifers next year. We also have little bulls from time to time and just got a new one from Texas to switch up our herd lines a bit. He's a handsome fella! ;) I am happy to answer your questions and give you more information too. They are truly the life line of our farm. We also use organic hay, that way we can use the compost we make from it on our gardens and orchards. Better for milk too so you're not ingesting chemicals. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! See you in email. :)

[@carolmatson2372]

Arthur that was beautiful! It truly is a miracle. How wonderful you have that cow. 😊 ❤

[@sandispyres4704]

Your voice is very calming I love the voice overs makes very relaxing viewing You present good content without all the repeated content This blog seemed like a documentary keep the good work keep it up

[@paperchaser9565]

How’s the pigeons doing? How’s the house build going? Your daughter who helped you milk is so smart and beautiful! You have a beautiful large family! All your children are great and beautiful!

[@bevadams991]

Thank you Art for sharing your thoughts and your beautiful family with us.

[@francesbolen257]

Art I love your story telling! You voice is so soothing!

[@GoRosieM]

Love this. I have dairy goats.... I am rich, I love that I can provide for myself and my neighbors and the little girl whose dad buys the milk because she can not drink formula or cow's milk.... I love the process of milking my girls and I always thank them when I finish.. we have a special bond..Thank you for reminding me... this is special.

[@Subeesueinaz]

We used to get raw cow milk from a friend’s farm when I was growing up. I remember how the cream would settle at the top and we’d shake it to blend but sometimes mom would make whipped cream with it. Store milk doesn’t taste as good as milk straight from the cow.

[@beckyshell4649]

I really get my money's worth from a rotisserie chicken. After the chicken has been served a few meals, I take the skin and bones and put in a crockpot full of water, and let it cook hours sometimes overnight to make great broth. I put it in plastic bags or in ice cube trays and use it later in soups, gravies, and sauces. It is so much better than store-bought broth, and it is almost free

[@mneraasen224]

Thank you for making and showing this beautiful soothing video. It’s just what I needed to bring calm to my heart today💗

[@janiceboutiette1773]

You are a wonderful story teller. Thank you.

[@joanreid2804]

Such a precious, sweet spirited little girl you are Joy! No wonder you were named "Joy"!

[@frannaim5670]

Art the calmness in your voice, makes you the best youtuber. You are a gret dad. Love from Israel

[@jennifern2805]

I have always enjoyed your narrated videos.

[@hottlehaus8959]

Art, you are a rich man. In many many ways.

[@Katmcali]

Beautiful words! Bless you & your dear family.

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

This was a very special video, Art! I have a listen to it twice just because I enjoyed Your soothing voice as well as the education you brought into it. You were absolutely right about if you have a cow you were rich. My Father used to say the same thing on our farm, and when I was very young like five, we had a dairy farm and I want to know why we had so many cows and that was the quote he gave me. He sold our milk to the famous A&E dairy factory in Des Moines, Iowa...And almost always his milk was graded "A"which is the Best a Farmer could ever hope to get. Those cows helped to pay for a livelihood as well as provide milk on our table almost every meal, along with the many wonderful desserts and meals our mother cooked for us!! It was so wonderful to see you and Grace me OK your dairy cow together. The beautiful sound of the two of you *NSYNC as you milt as well as your conversation was very special and So meaningful. You were giving your children such great memories and also teaching them things they'll NEVER forget!!!I like how you give them the freedom to choose so many things call on whether they want to milk or not milk; Weather they want to be A part of the birthing of a new baby calf or not and so forth. You give him maturity and apathy where so many parents would not even invite their opinion. There's far too many parents barking orders and treating them like little soldiers "do what I say call and I I'm so thankful that you and Bri DO NOT parent that way!!! I enjoy you allowing us to share your lovely family... May God continue to bless you both as much as you bless all of us🌈♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@blessedcreationsbynicole4066]

The conversation while milking. Priceless moments and memories. Just beautiful. God bless that girl..

[@sonyagregory5711]

God Bless The Family Cow! I drink raw cow's milk everyday! Grocery store milk will never hold a candle to cow or goat's milk!!!❤😊🦃🦃🦃Happy Happy Thanksgiving! God Is So Good!❤

[@joni7781]

I am very lucky to have an organic farm on my short country road. Nothing better than a large glass of ice cold raw organic milk 🤍You are very rich when owning a cow/....Blessing Art

[@jeanneshannon5607]

Growing up my ponies were named Tennessee and Texas.

[@Mouse2677]

Nothing beats fresh Milk!! Especially when the cream goes to the surface and is skimmed off for Ice Cream Making.

[@joolzmac1]

You are rich in so many ways. Children with bellies full of steaming soup, sipping on fresh milk, sitting with Aunty…a beautiful, gentle vlog. ☺️

[@annefitzgerald9706]

I totally agree. A cow is treasure. We've been freezing our extra milk for when we dry her up. Lovely, homey video

[@r.m.podlewski1887]

When our kids were young, we had 3 cows. Each child milked a cow. I made butter, cheese, and the most delicious yogurt. Our family was very rarely sick. So much healthy food, so much fresh air & good farm chores. (I’m looking for another Jersey now.) Bless your family, and your “Family Cow”, etc…

[@PromisedJubilee]

My family just received our mini Jersey exactly a year ago. Next year, she will have her first calf. Yes. We are so very rich. Not only do we have a family milk cow, but she is also our good friend ❤️

[@catherinehiggins8006]

Art my maternal grandmother wouldn't marry until he had a milk cow and a sewing machine. She was college educated but she know that if they fell on hard times she could make money with sewing and they would always have milk to consume or sell.

[@brendabumgarner5278]

I like how you're doing some of your videos like this one. You are telling a story. Very nice. It was a special treat to watch you and Joyful milking the cow together.

[@portiamartinez9002]

Good blessed morning,family.im going to again njoy watching your video.your voice is soothing,in Jesus name.beautiful Appalachia, I love everything about your channel.have a blessed day.say hey to all the babies

[@driftingsoulsisters]

You are an amzing story teller 🥰

[@dixsigns1717]

Joy, your dress is beautiful. I love watching you help your parents.

[@patriciagray756]

Arthur you are a wonderful Father and Husband....thank you for your love and compassion for family and animals

[@eaccristo]

I was raised on raw goat milk. My father always said that we had to have loved me to bits to put up with with the awful smell in the diapers. Fast forward to now. My kids laugh when I always pick out the goat cheese at any function. I do not remember the taste of the milk at all but like you say… it was our miracle. It kept me with several heart defects alive. Never had surgery for that. Healed over with scar tissue I suppose. Wasn’t supposed to run. Ran like the wind Wasn’t supposed to have children. Had 8 kept 5. I still grieve over the three I lost. My reward??? Two grandsons. You are wealthy. With or without that cow. You have a beautiful family.

[@terryhenderson424]

May you and yours have a good Thanksgiving.

[@pjmoody]

Your narration is inspiring Art. Thanks for sharing.

[@brookelyn9817]

This takes me back to my cousins farm . I wish they still had it. How I miss the taste of fresh cows milk.Yes, you are wealthy.❤

[@suepalmer9044]

I remember growing up and we had a milk cow,we had to drink a snuff glass milk before we could have ice tea. (If you grew up in the country with a grandma and grandpa you will know what a snuff jar is)

[@MsSherryjh]

That was lovely. Thanks!

[@denisebrady6858]

What a fantastic video- Arthur your voice is made for narrating videos. Your children are the sweetest/ kindest children on any channel I have watched. Bri is looking good too with those magnificent twins. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@juliepizzolato1911]

The steady calm voice of reason...and reflection...Nothing lovelier...Thankyou Art...

[@Lstractorman]

Loved the new format. Great video

[@sandracahill8849]

I think your family is awesome I've been sick and I'm playing catch up but what about the pigeons I haven't seen anything on those lately or doves whatever it is she's raising I would like to see some video on thoseI I just watched Bree on your video for today milk The cow for her first time I thought it was awesome with the babies down to the homestead you just have an awesome family author God bless Sandra

[@IkonicLionProductions]

Great and lovely homesteard . Cheers to you all.

[@terrihubbard3741]

Oh the leaves!! Collect them and cover your garden!! Love leaf mulch for the garden!!

[@pameladecicco6509]

Joy to the world. Right? Amazing girl. Love Aunty in Ireland!💚

[@StoneKathryn]

Those griddles are cool! You are rich with your kids too. I'm so glad you have a milking cow now. The calf looks happy. I'm so glad that Joyful helped you milk the cow. She did look really full of milk. So the little guy's name is Texas now? Thanks for this Art. I'm glad that most of you like to drink raw milk. Looks like your sister made a delicious chicken soup.