Was it So Long Ago? Lost Footage By Andrea

[@colada3971]

Years ago, I gravitated towards this channel because of how different Andreas life was. Her many children, homeschooling, and color coordinated family clothes were different from anything I had ever seen. After watching her videos, how could someone not admire her love for her children, husband, and her passion of being an all-around wonderful woman ❤I miss seeing her sew, the joy she had when Tom would take her on dates, and watching her excitement over her very organized food pantry. To you Tom....I applaud you for being able to continue to put your children first everyday. Thank you for showing us what two people in love can achieve!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Wow, what a wonderful thing to read, she really set me up to be able to do this...making me look good even from death. She was impossibly wonderful.

[@blissrose7243]

What a wonderful comment! I feel exactly the same way. I miss seeing her. Forever an an angel 😇

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you so much. I enjoy reading about her affect on all of you guys. Even though it's going on 5 years, it still seems surreal, like I am living in a dream. I don't always have the right words to say thank you, but I enjoyed your comment immensely.

[@madisonjeanfr]

Yes! Me too! I remember she would show how she made it all work in an otherwise small house and I was so impressed!

[@loriflarson4236]

Im new here.. I was wondering if the kids colored clothing was a coincidence. Seems she color coded the for some reason?

[@lindametcalf9169]

She was so gentle, kind, and patient. We can all still learn from her. ❤

[@lauraubrey7830]

I wish I could be like her

[@theironythatismyLIFE]

I am a 28 year old who started watching YEARS ago when Andrea's video tour of the boys room came out. Andrea and I shared a love for organization in the home. I had just moved out on my own. I was a silent watcher for a long time. I cried with you guys when I learned of her sudden passing. I continue to think about her from time to time....imagining her smiling down from heaven watching her beautiful children grow up. She made such an impact on so many lives just like my own. Thank you for keeping her memory alive. Sending your family love from Tucson, AZ.

[@robertwatson3775]

Similar time when I started loved all her videos infact I go back and watch some of the old ones often

[@suesolomon3290]

I actually started watching this channel the day you informed us all of Andrea's passing. Jamerrill Stewart (a vlogger I watch) was a homeschooling friend of Andrea's and announced the horrible news on her channel. She was crying and describing this wonderful person who taken way too young. Right away, I went to Andreas channel and watched episode after episode. Thank you for bringing back this lost footage!

[@diamondheart9268]

Amazing how Andrea did homeschooling for and raised 9 kids, cleaned the home, sewed clothing, cooked dinner, did online shopping, laundry, organization, and still had time to vlog and set aside time for her husband and never complained about being tired or having a long hard day or sighed on camera even though she was battling cancer. AMAZING!

[@janejones1797]

How do I miss someone I never met? I don’t know, but I do.

[@nia.aventura]

Me, too ❤️

[@suzannehanna9582]

I have missed her gentle positive presence. She was such a patient teacher and mom. You can see how she found joy in all she did. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChihuahuaMama54]

Seeing Justus be so excited to tell Andrea about his experience feeding the cows. Just beautiful 🙏🏻♥️

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Yes he was sooooo sweet! As he's gotten older hes not as open sadly, it happens to all the kids, miss these ages.

[@wendistevens154]

Just hearing Andrea's voice & seeing the children so young brought tears to my eyes. I really enjoyed seeing this. Thanks for sharing, Tom.

[@terrihartlep8094]

Wonderful seeing Andrea. What a beautiful person & sweet kind soul.. I first heard about Andrea when she passed away from Jennifer Brockman a home schooling mother whose channel is A Country Life. She was devastated & really broken up breaking down while trying to express how much she thought of Andrea & love for her channel & the amazing wonderful person she Jennifer couldn't praise her enough.I immediately checked out The Mills Family channel watching many videos & been with you ever since. It's such a blessing having all the videos for the children to look back on & especially important for Hannah. Thanks so much for sharing this video. Love The Mills Family!

[@thekingschannel9687]

I have been going thru watching all the old videos with her...I miss her spirit of kindness and love and her giggling!

[@DaniellaR-xp4cp]

Miss her videos, she was so creative on different levels. It was so different with her around...😢

[@aubriesawin9603]

Her tenderness towards her kids her soft sweet voice. She truly was an amazing mom. 💖

[@veronicadonovan3001]

Thanks for sharing this, Andrea was a great Mother. She had such a lovely quiet voice and brought out the best in all her children, such a nurturing Mother. We were all broken-hearted for you all when she passed away. Asher has her nurturing qualities for sure, a lovely gentleman as is Thomas too working in the store. I’m sure she is so proud of you Tom for doing such a great job with your children. God bless you all. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪.

[@sorij3560]

These videos are such a treasure for your children. They will give Hannah a chance to know her mom. I don’t have to tell you this Tom but you have precious kids.

[@_GiGiBloom_]

I’m not crying, you’re crying! 🥺💝 Thank you so much for posting this Tom!! I loved watching her with her children, she was the best Mom! I smile the entire time I’m watching her 🤗 I hope the kids watched this, very sweet! 🥰We all miss her!

[@jeanmanns4467]

These videos are priceless for the kids to see and remember their mama!!!

[@1GGBEE]

Thank you, Tom. Sure miss her and her gentle voice.

[@allheartandsong]

Andrea is one of the very few moms I relate to. I mother very similar to her and it brings me so much comfort seeing how she is with her kids. She enjoyed the simple things in life but was so full of love and creative. She put her whole life into her family.

[@lindamackin1762]

Its both sad and scary to think that just 2months after making these recordings that Andrea was gone ..thankyou for sharing this with us .

[@bree3716]

That's exactly what I was thinking while watching. We just never know when our time here will be up 😢❤.

[@RowesRising]

Thank you for sharing. She had such a beautiful spirit about her. She is one of the reasons I started my own channel. She inspired me to and so many. Have you considered reposting her old videos? I bet they would get lots of views again. 🌻🌻🌻

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Maybe! Can I do that? lol. I looked at a few of your videos, looks very comfortable and familiar to me. I wish you guys the best life ever.

[@lisab.7339]

Such a special person.❤Thank you for posting.

[@anitatucker8812]

The kids have changed so much. Andrea's videos were akways so relaxing. She was such a good woman. Thanks for sharing Tom. Bittersweet. 🥺Hugs to the kids.

[@BellyBurly87]

Thank you for sharing her with us Tom xxx

[@MustangSally2.0]

Thank you, Tom, this had to be hard for you. We all miss her too. ❤

[@staceynelson2357]

Tom i wanted to share with you this. Im not a person who can easily just fall asleep at bedtime. I usually toss and turn a while. And so believe it or not i listen to old homeschool vids of Andrea every single night while i drift off. I've done this for a lonnng time. Her voice is soothing and her whole aura was so peaceful. It helps me to go to sleep. Thank you for this newest unposted video of her and the kids. It's a treasure, along with all your videos with your Andrea in them💛💕

[@ItsAWonderfulLife]

I did the same thing when I struggled with sleep after my baby boy died. She brought/brings comfort to so many people in different ways.

[@breathlessinbedvlogs]

I actually used to do this too. I have a condition that causes me to hold my breath at sleep onset and I wake up gasping for air repeatedly. Her videos always calmed me down. We miss you Andrea.

[@carriecase3541]

Me too... I put my headphones in and drift off to Andrea's voice

[@cindyhorst7021]

Thanks so much for sharing these precious moments. She accomplished so much in 40 short years. Ill never forget her

[@debbypfordte1181]

Beautiful Andrea you are missed

[@juliluciasanchez]

I miss her giggle 🤭 you can see her love for her family in her eyes & smile ❤ sending hugs to you all … thank you for sharing

[@maryjanewinnie5865]

So nice seeing Andrea again and hearing her voice.

[@jenniferlake305]

Thank you for sharing this with us such a beautiful lady. Bless you all x o

[@sandraknight4015]

I had a smile on my face the whole time while watching this. I always have your videos on in the background and my two teen boys will stop every now and then and just watch. My 16 year old called you "The People Family" back when I first started watching when Andrea was sick in the hospital. My son and I bonded over your live Thursday night shopping and pizza. He is older now and spends most of his time on the phone with his girlfriend and I will cherish those special memories with The People Family!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Andrea really would have loved to hear that your son calls us, "The People Family." Hearing stories like that help connect us to you guys!

[@loridreisbach554]

So good to hear Andrea's voice. I miss her ❤❤❤❤

[@lisatillman7934]

I’ve missed her😢Thank you for sharing ❤

[@nynkeandreae7008]

How sweet, Solomon rocking Hannah asleep on the swinging bench!

[@Bgstflorida]

How precious Tom. So glad you are able to share these with us. Wonderful to hear her voice again. ❤️

[@avahaggerton5342]

Such a touching video! She had a talent for making videos of everyday life very interesting and loving. We all still miss her calm spirit!

[@kellybarrett1561]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!!!

[@marilynballard9854]

My heart is so full of love for your Family. Thank you for the memories Tom. I learned so much from Andrea.

[@stinabobina6231]

What a coincidence. I was thinking of you guys today and when I got home I was going to go on KZbin and watch some old vlogs with Andrea because I miss them so much and this video popped up!! Thanks Tom for sharing with us ❤

[@debbiegilbert1961]

She was truly a beautiful lady who loved her family beyond words, my heart breaks for you Tom and your beautiful children but you will be with her again one day. God bless and keep the Mills family❤️🙏

[@suzannebaker6096]

Baby Hannah is so adorable. The kids look so young here. What a wonderful gift for the kids as they grow up.

[@karenryckman8064]

There was no one else like Andrea on KZbin and there never will be.She was beautiful, courageous,loving,talented and her calming voice was like no other.Missed Greatly 🌟🦋🌷💜

[@theopkingdom3433]

Just recently my children, who were very young in 2019, asked me about "the lady with the homeschool family and the matching clothes" I used to watch. They recalled my grieving after she passed away and recalled how they liked watching/hearing her videos. Her ripples are wide, Tom. I am thankful for "knowing" Andrea. ❤️

[@vickyCA1643]

So beautiful❤ So much life going on in this video. I love how happy and free the children were doing school on the porch, the yard, and playing in the grass. Hanna looks so much like you Tom. What a beautiful family. Some things we will never know, like why they had to lose their mother so early in life. God must trust and have much confidence in you Tom to give you so many children to train up to know and love Him!

[@julietannOsfan1972]

This is lovely. It was great to see & hear Andrea again. I miss her & her videos. x She had such a special way with the children, especially when she was teaching them. I think it’s brilliant the way you teach your children responsibility, like with how Justus was with the cows.

[@kmajor7474]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed spending the day with you all. Even if it was in the past. Such peaceful happy times as a family with momma. I loved the inch worm.

[@courtkay]

Tom, I feel ur pain. I too lost my husband. I was only 41 and my son was 11, back in 2016. We will never fully heal. These memories you have are so wonderful. You have a beautiful family.

[@DonnaWhitmire-g5o]

I feel your pain. I lost my husband in 2021.

[@PamMerriman-p1z]

Thank you for sharing,she was such a beautiful soul inside and out,she wanted to share your family and your way of living with so many of us,the things that I learned from this beautiful angel was how to garden ,tell different plants apart and trees. You both taught me how to save money and material things or name brand things aren't everything ,how to love our God more and your views on what you believe in. And how much love she had for you Tom and the children , Tom , you and the kids and God were her world ,She was so caring ,loving,thoughtful and humble towards all,She is missed by so many and the things she shared will NOT be forgotten by me ,I will always remember and cherish the time we had with an amazing person .Thinking of you and your family often.

[@todaystomorrow2545]

So dedicated and loving to her children she was - such an inspiration that lives on. What a wonderful family!

[@lstutz1]

Thanks for sharing this video, Tom. It’s so good to hear and see Andrea. I loved her videos and miss seeing her. She was such a special person. Your doing an awesome job with raising your children. I like all your video’s. God Bless you and your family!!!🙏❤️🙏

[@couldyoupleasecallmecordelia]

I'm at a loss for words at how bitter sweet this video is. Andrea, full of life, making sure everyone has the best day possible. How young the kids were. I know she's definitely as proud of you all now as she was then. So nice to watch her again.

[@wendyouellette]

So cute seeing Hannah trying to get around. Still a baby. All the children have grown so much!🦋

[@smlnsgd4u]

I miss her! Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful memories of Andrea with us! ❤️

[@burbie1342]

Andrea was a beautiful soul 🌹

[@jennimotti6623]

It was good to she her again...she was a kind soul who will always be missed and never forgotten 🌟

[@lesliemajors852]

Oh my heart to see and hear Andrea again ❤❤❤. Thank you for sharing this precious footage with us.

[@susansmith8081]

Loved this. Miss her calm, gentleness with the kids. She was such an inspiration to enjoy each moment. Thank you for posting this.

[@ladonnakirk9673]

She was I wonderful patient mother ❤️ all the kids were just so calm and happy ❤️ what a good momma ❤️

[@naomiwenda1]

she really dedicated her entire life to being a great mother

[@lareethorsby]

The children were so happy. It was lovely to see them excited, happy and smiling, especially Justus and Eden.

[@bubblybernice4863]

This blessed my heart. I was watching old videos of your family just the other day. I really do miss her. Andrea had such a beautiful soul. Such a great momma. ❤ Thank you Tom.

[@ginasmith5384]

I miss Andrea so much. Thank you for this video, she will always live in our hearts. Andrea is watching over her family. You're doing a great job raising your family.Blessings to you and your family.❤❤❤

[@ajja4038]

Thank you for sharing this with us❣️she is much Loved and Missed❣️but so nice to go back and watch her Videos and this new one is such a Treasure to find❣️🤗💐🌹🥰🌸🪷🌷🌺🌼🪻Thank you ❣️seeing everyone in this video so much young is so nice, have a Blessed day Mills Family,We all Love you all❣️🌸🌷💐🪻🪷🌼🌺🌹🙏✝️💕😊

[@Marsha_B]

Hearing her soft gentle voice is so comforting….. her memories will be in our hearts and minds forever. Thanks for sharing Tom - I know it’s hard! Much love! ❤

[@Debbie.4263]

Thank you for sharing these precious memories with us. I miss Andrea's slow, calm, peaceful manner, while multitasking, and how she saw the beauty in everyone and everything. Many days she brightened my spirits and I learned a lot from her. I'm proud of you and the children for carrying on in her honor. Andrea would be proud of all of you!

[@kastlight59]

Thank you for sharing Tom. This was beautiful.💜

[@AndyDelaney]

Lovely seeing Andrea again 💕

[@KathyFields-k9e]

I have been watching for awhile I still go back and watch all the old videos I didn't even really know her and I miss her I learned so many things from her.Thank you so much for still sharing her videos and your beautiful family.God bless you all❤❤❤

[@benaielohim5003]

❤ this! What a sweet soul.

[@memejean8655]

Wow i miss her so much watched everyday ❤

[@depreepounds4332]

Such a blessing❤

[@karbear26]

Thanks for sharing with us Tom!! It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago Andrea was preparing for Hannah to be born! I miss her laugh and her soft gentle voice!! I’m so glad Asher had that special bond with Hanna she’s so lucky to have such a loving older brother!!

[@emmyowens]

Tom, I started watching your channel in 2019 and loved her peaceful voice whenever I was stressed out with school. This made my day hearing her voice again; I rewatch all of the old videos constantly. Thank you for posting!

[@thewatcherandthefae]

Your family has always been so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. Andreas soul still flows so brightly through your children. I hope you all have an amazing week!

[@BarbaraCooper-qg2bn]

So wonderful to see Andrea again. The children were so young and life seemed so good...we just never know. Hug those you love.

[@Esea.]

Thank you so much! This was such a treat! We all miss Andrea. ❤ God be with you, Mills fam!

[@bethdk7328]

This video brought such a smile to my face. The children were busy being helpers, students, and kids. Andrea’s kind countenance shined throughout this video as she shared her love for the children with us. I know she is so proud of her family as you work together with love, strength and Biblical principles to grow the littles into strong Christians. She is missed by many and her memory is a blessing.

[@Gwaycee]

My heart really hurt watching this vlog. May she rest in peace.

[@kymbaryderking8456]

I still miss Andrea she was so wise & very kind such a beautiful soul taken to soon! Thankyou Tom for sharing her with us God Bless❤

[@sandramullen7804]

I remember watching the video of Andrea making Solomon 's back pack for his birthday 🎉, she was up half the night stitching and lining it with co-ordinate material, every stitch was done with love and care , she was a wonderful calm and very talanted woman . That backpack was very gratefully received by Soly ❤ rest in peace sweet lady , you are loved and missed by us all .god bless 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@mayam5243]

Hi Tom, I’m now 20 and must have started watching the vlogs since I’m 14. I remember how I gravitated to this channel and how excited I would be for videos to come out. It’s interesting to say but I feel I miss someone I never met, I can’t imagine how you guys feel but just know Andrea made a huge impact on me. I want to homeschool my future children now and take on a lot of the organizational ideas. This channel was a rare find such awesome, peaceful videos with an amazing family, I have loved watching the whole Mills family grow. Tom you are really a super dad and it was nice getting a glimpse of some old footage even though it must be hard to edit. Thanks for sharing your life with us, it’s so cool to see the life of a family in Wyoming whose life is so different from mine. Regards from a viewer from Israel.

[@jaynecooper7505]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful wife with us. She laid down the foundation for you to develop. What a great job you have done. Blessings to you all.

[@stellacrowe3813]

Not a subscriber but watch some of your channel. I want to tell you Andrea is the kindness gentle mom ever. What a wonderful smart and pretty wife you were privileged to have. Thank you for sharing

[@Piecesofmylife75]

Great memories she is definitely missed but lives on within each of her children everyday.

[@nancyhansen7103]

Thank you for sharing this!!! Her voice was so soothing and it was nice to see her.

[@sharongriffith7505]

Enjoyed the video. I did not discover your channel until after Andrea was gone. I have been watching a year or two.

[@Dranma51]

I miss Andrea so much! I so looked forward to her videos! As a seamstress I especially loved watching her sew her beautiful creations! Thank you for sharing this wonderful footage!

[@ValSmart-p3d]

Oh my days. How much do mummies babies love their mummy. What an amazing lady. Took too soon ❤

[@casswilson3964]

This was so lovely! ❤

[@nancisailormoy9135]

It was bittersweet hearing her voice then seeing her again after all this time. She was such a good Momma and teacher and had such patience with the kids. RIP Andrea.

[@greysfreak1992]

I’m 31 and the first video I watched was Andrea did an early morning Walmart run and Claudia was a baby then. She is what I hope to be like if I ever get to have kids.

[@brionybyrnes8334]

I have been around for quite a while now. I can still remember Andrea's calming voice and all her wonderful wisdom.

[@trudysmith4273]

I have only just come across your vlogs ❤ must admit I am hooked you are an amazing family, Andrea will be looking down and will be so proud of you Tom, you have amazing children ❤️ loved this footage 😊

[@KrisFasseBooksandButterflies]

Bittersweet.... I am glad you didn't edit those moments of her out of the footage. So priceless. I sure miss those little kids. They just all grow up so fast! These are in those magical years. Every homeschool mama knows that golden season... They may not realize till it's gone! But those are the precious years when the kids are all around and the beautiful family time is the majority of the day ...with all the kids...

[@canuckh8106]

So glad you have these memories (unedited) that show the patient and loving Mom Andrea was. What a keepsake for the little ones who won't remember anything directly from these times.♥

[@debj4life478]

Andrea was such a beautiful person and Mom. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@scouse97]

Aww Tom this is so heartbreaking, seeing your beautiful wife, Andrea would be so proud of the amazing job you are doing with your family, the children are a credit to you both. Love and Prayers from B C Canada💐🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@veronicapettersson532]

Thank you Tom! Andrea was/is a true rolemodel for me. I never wanted this video to end, it was a true gift to see Andrea's love for your whole family again on my homepage. The homeschooling vlogs was the highlight of my week. Her kind and sweet soul healed a wound a never knew i had. Thank you Tom and thank you Andrea for giving me the motherly role model i never had and the gift i wish i can give to my elementary students and future children.

[@carolbrand6566]

Such a lovely and kind Mama.🥀

[@MicheleL-ve6bm]

Such a wonderful momma!! Thank you, Tom, for sharing. May God continue to bless you as you travel this earthly road without her. Eternity isn’t far off and we shall join those we love and miss again.