We Are So Thankful

Thanksgiving 2020 was a major success, and we have so much to be thankful for this year.
Today's music was written & played by Ben.
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[@jeffbee6090]

LOVED the ending with the guitar! who knew you played!?!?!?!?!???

[@gelwood99]

Those of us that have followed their whole journey and all the other channels they have popped up in know! 😊🎶🎶 I remember Jim Wilson and Ben playing around the campfire at the HOA 3 years ago, before they found home!

[@greyeye5345]

He's an all round, multi-talented guy.

[@amberdavies3178]

Exactly, so cool!

[@slump7071]

I am thankful for you guys allowing us to see a part of your life and following you on your journey to a second start. And I am thankful for the beautiful music that Ben played for us at the end, really nice!

[@Terralynsparrow]

Ben, I can't imagine what your playing would sound like on a 12 string guitar. Beautiful harmonies and harmonics.

[@journeyoflovelight]

I thought that too..

[@leahbening]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@katrinanightingale6292]

So wonderful!

[@BrilliantLove2]

Same though! 🤯💜

[@harolddomangue9206]

Ben and Meg are the boys interested in playing music if so this would be a great time to teach them how at their age.

[@TheChefLady4JC]

Hello, Beautiful Family!! What a lovely spread of abundant food, fun, and fellowship amongst the Hollars! This here trapped SoCal gal lives vicariously through y'all! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful lives with us. May the Lord continue to pour down His blessings upon y'all!

[@poolfield2]

I’m thankful you were all unhurt in your accident! Love the guitar playing.

[@TayCMae]

Your family is such a blessing to all of us who watch and are encouraged by your story and lives, may your days be filled with nothing but joy!

[@diannemiller8061]

Precious moments. I love seeing your family sharing their love with one another. Thanks again for sharing your story with us.

[@virginiagrenier8572]

SO glad that Ben's little dance was captured on video. Got to see a side of him we don't usually see.

[@virginiagrenier8572]

Who knew Ben was so musically talented? Hey! A short clip of that would make a great intro for all your videos. Awesome - thanks for letting us in on your secret talent.

[@kaydickerson1229]

And on top of everything ladies & gentlemen, he Plays Guitar ! Now That’s a Blessing

[@KuzweKanfarms]

Such a lovely family and day for you. Loved the guitar playing at the end

[@frenchysandi]

I’m thankful for my health, my family my patients health and for friends that care

[@hanorabrennan8846]

This, to me, has been the most encompassing and genuinely familial ever, on KZbin for us non natives. That you may long continue. All is Love here.

[@francescam9539]

You all have achieved so much in one year on your homestead it’s mind blowing. Blessings to a wonderful family. Oh, and very good guitar playing Ben. 😀👍

[@jerrylovinjesusrhoades6197]

Ya'll have an amazing family filled with blessings and faith. I'm happy to watch your vlogs and the interactions for over 2 years. Thank you.

[@tinagodslove]

the lord sent me here, why to see real life , and to see good people still are here on this earth, love the guitar playing and i am thankful for your family ,God bless

[@jeanrichards8042]

You guys always have the most beautiful Thanksgiving videos. But Ben...holy cow, had no idea you could play and it was just lovely. Gosh, is there anything you all can't do?!

[@estyria5961]

Right, now for my leftover buttermilk pecan pie since ya'll waved pie in front of my face! I think most of us, here in the comments section, are thankful for you guys. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@kimberli2391]

Happy Thanksgiving. Yes a lot to be thankful for you all this year, it all came together didn’t it? We watchers are thankful you have shared your journey with us. 👍☺️❤️

[@olddaphon]

i feel so blessed to be part of your extended family.

[@patriciakoester1580]

I’m crying too, love you guys I feel like you’re family !! Y’all are the BEST ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@estellaknox4488]

That was so beautiful I had my eyes close taken it all in very beautiful Ben

[@TheKellyGreen]

Thankful for you guys. For putting yourselves out there. For giving people hope in their season of hard. Thank you. 🥰🥰

[@lauriesickles5393]

What a journey you HOLLARS have taken and to come out the other end able to share with others....a true blessing you all are❤️

[@Dinky-ob5yy]

Happy Thanksgiving! Brought tears to my eyes during the “what we are thankful for.”

[@traceykoivisto4616]

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Hollar’s. Ben should play the music for all your vlogs. Keeping you in my prayers.

[@sroberts605]

Mate, you are an artist - when I saw you making that knife and now this lovely music.

[@cathymorgan5164]

Happy Thanksgiving Hollar Family.. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family.

[@mlm7598]

The talent never ends........Look at the delicious favorites of everyone's included and the turkey looked so good. Yummm Talented cooks, bakers, player of music, soap makers, knife maker.....five beautiful children.......loving spouses........new home, new land, sense of freedom to be who you wish to be.........I'd say you are blessed in so many many ways..........God bless you and what a beautiful family gathering and being ever so thankful and all together celebrating! Love you guys.......you're the best! You have aced everything you have gone for even through dire circumstances and almost tragedies........you won the day! I'd say you won the lottery actually of life! God bless you all............. From Baksfld to NC I've ridden the ride w/u via YT and you guys are amazing! Love to all!

[@dianekilbourne5734]

I didn’t know you played . Thank you it was lovely.

[@nancycowan6109]

Ben, you’re a man of many talents. ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving to a very lovely family. 🦃

[@minawhitford3135]

I'M THANKFULL FOR you All and this GREAT COUNTRY THAT WE LIVE IN. GOD BLESS All the Home steaders

[@mindi.m]

This might be one of my favorite videos! I am thankful that I have found so many wonderfully positive, inspirational, and genuine families! You are top on my list 💙 Ben, thank you for sharing your song with us! I'd love to see more 🎶🎸 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[@davidsorrell1428]

Great show tonight. Family love and togetherness. God's blessings. We loved the music at the end. I could listen all night. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@jerrygibs8120]

I'm thankful to Our Redeemer for how in many ways that you and family and farm have survived and grown. God's blessings multiplied to y'all from Texas. ☝️🙏🇺🇸💪👉...

[@carriem7832]

I’m sitting here with my coffee and watching the news with the massive lines of people waiting for free food and you are a golden example of how hard work, determination and lots of love and a mama that’s a fantastic Cook.....can raise and feed your family...Bless you.....😍

[@BiterAvid]

Wow, I did not know that Ben played the guitar. So wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving to all you. What a feast.

[@theIAMofME]

Thank you for that sweet music at the end. I'm also glad that you two stuck it out and didn't give in or give up. Look at all your beautiful babies. I'm glad you had a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

[@faithrada]

Nice "dismantling" job there! Haahaa. Awww guys...tears of gratitude. Thank you all for sharing your amazing life with us. A true inspiration. Much Love

[@theunsteadysteader]

Oh my goodness! I didn't even know you played Ben. Meg, you are a lucky woman. You and Ben have worked so hard, your life is just tied up with a big bow! Congrats!

[@carolcalf2032]

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Thank for taking the time to include us on your journey. Love from UK 🇬🇧

[@gelwood99]

I am thankful for ya'll! What a wonderful tribute to your family!!! Each year from here on will only get better for ya'll as the land improves and the work you each put in, clearing more woods and bigger, better gardens, it only gets better! I can't wait to watch Bug running up and down the swales after her big brothers. 💞🌹 I always save the most perfect slices of the breast for sandwiches and the rest tore up like that! Nothing better than a real food turkey sandwich!

[@moyaking8961]

I remember you doing Thanks giving dinner in the trailer and now look were you're at, amazing 💕💕

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Tyler and Jack are growing up so fast. Tyler being thankful for buggie and Jack being thankful for moving away from California are both very mature responses. Brett, being a gardener is naturally thankful for the land, and Munchie is happy for the food! I can see how much the boys have learnt on your journey of self discovery and your new lifestyle as home steaders. Ben is more relaxed and more invested in family life, Meg is happier and less stressed. Everyone pulls together now and it's beautiful to see. Glad you had a wonderful thanksgiving.

[@TeresaSTJ]

I’m thankful for being rocked by Ben, 😆 You can’t hold a baby and stand still. 💋

[@HomesteadWhereImPlanted]

Thanks, now my eyes are leaking!! Thankful that you beautiful people took a chance and listen to God guiding you both and your beautiful family! Great teachers! Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@thecrankyoldretiredlady5237]

Really enjoyed your on camera, guitar solo today. Took me back to old, happy memories. :)

[@kriskloeblen3670]

The guitar playing was wonderful!

[@heathermayfield4247]

Beautiful music Ben - happy holidays Hollars - it's been a very good year - an odd one but a good one!

[@jamesfleming6773]

This is how family life should be.everyone helping and enjoying doing it. Living the dream. 👍🇬🇧

[@paintedpilgrim]

If you dont have to be dragged kicking and screaming into things, then you dont get the things that you will look back and remember with joy. Happy Thanksgiving Hollars

[@junemckinley6231]

And now that you made all of your viewers cry, we are thankful for all of you! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@tonyapedraza180]

So glad you had a great day!!! Don't forget where you were and how you overcame the adversitys!! Love y'all!!!😋💞

[@patriciaherman6499]

Omg your food looked so delicious. Haven't had smoked turkey in ages. Your have a wonderful family and I'm sure your so proud of them all. Blessings to all of you. 🦃🙂🇺🇸

[@BrendaJMay]

WE'RE THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING THAT WE HAVE! 🙏🏻💯❤AMEN🙏🏻❤ MUCH❤LOVE & GOD🙏🏻 BLESS 🙏🏻YA'LL 😘🕊

[@connielu9]

Thank you. I was tearing up right along with you guys. What a wonderful thanksgiving day you shared with us. Love to all

[@Lolliegoth]

We don't have 'Thanks Giving' in AUS, yet I love you sharing this special meal. You have shared so many personal thoughts, emotions and feelings. I needed this today just to remember what it was to sit with my family and enjoy the conversation over home made food - the love and laughter is still in my mind even though they are gone. Thank you for sharing.

[@mistysedillo1696]

Beautiful kids with grateful hearts! You guy's are doing an amazing job!💜

[@kelsiegoodwin8639]

Little one is adorable! I now have baby fever 🤣 Thankful for all my kids.

[@territn8871]

I always look forward to your family Thanksgiving video!! I'll never forget the one 2 yrs ago when your camper was parked in a campground. It was so touching when everyone said what they were thankful for. Then when it was Meg's time, she broke down in tears as she was so thankful for the life they had left and beginning a new chapter for her family and renewal of their marriage. It was so touching that I sat there bawling and big tears rolling down my face.🤗 And I even teared up this time too because through all the hard work these past two years since that Thanksgiving at the campground, you have a new baby girl you are blessed with and a beautiful new home. A beautiful life indeed!!!!🥰 And Meg, I don't know how you prepared a delicious Thanksgiving meal in the camper for 2 straight years!!! I just love you all, and I'm thankful I've gotten to know you through your journey these past 2-1/2 years on KZbin! BTW, Ben your smoked homegrown turkey looked so delicious!!! Loved hearing you play the guitar too!

[@mariekellHigg]

You are living the best days of your lives and it is so great to see you embracing and enjoying it. You deserve it. God Bless from Ireland.

[@lorypeterson5502]

I am thankful for the Hollars, and all they gone thou! Happy Thanksgiving folks! Love to all and zen hugs from Texas!

[@leonarddaniels6221]

Thank you Ben for sharing your music with us. I am very Thankful that you allow me to be a part of your family. It has been a very difficult year, but we still have so much to be thankful for. God Bless your family and may you continue to grow and prosper. HAPPY THANKSGIVING from N.W. Iowa.

[@grannybearsgarden]

Beautiful Thanksgiving spread. I like my turkey falling off the bone, too.

[@SeeLionsInTX]

I loved this video. "Second chances," was my favorite. The healing God has done in your marriage and family is so incredible. Love that you are living IN your new home.

[@ajxonline333]

You guys don’t understand how much we love y’all! Happy Thanksgiving & many blessings to our Hollar’s we love ya!

[@warrenrines3924]

My wife and I love your channel and hope all your dreams become reality. Thank you for entertaining us and letting us watch your family grow, you have a wonderful family.

[@katelutterodt2479]

I AM THANKFUL TO SEE THE BABY LAUGHING AND ALL THE BROTHERS ARE HAPPY

[@SewFrancine6120]

Happiness for your family, stay safe, focused and healthy

[@amythehun8106]

This remind's me soo much of hubby & I and how we are so very thankful everyday for everything we have been blessed with. 2nd chances are everything!!!

[@AB-ol5uz]

When I look back on y'alls journey over the past 4 years or so, it's amazing to see incredibly important each stage was to creating a strong foundation for your second chance. Committing to being debt free, then executing your plan to downsize while in CA but most of all, having that year or so to travel the country BEFORE you committed to a specific property was a big catylist in Ben's decompressing from his career and other challenges. The road trip had it's own challenges along the way but it seemed to have brought up some much needed processing/adjusting time while you visited different homesteads along the way, learning enough takeaways to feel some confidence when you started your own property. Now, fast forward 1.5 years into your own property and it's astonishing to see how much you have accomplished already with your land prep, massive property clean up, prepped land for large gardens, done the leg work for your businesses (skin care and knife making) to see they can be a huge success when you have the time to commit to them, finishing your home, having a baby and so much more...all while establishing yourselves in a new state 1000+ miles from home...not boring at all :D

[@marieradatsz4126]

It was hard enough just seeing desert thank you for sparing us xxx

[@teresaroman3348]

That the first thing you are thankful for is "Buggy" made me cry! She really does appear to be the icing on your cake. Be careful when little boys start eating like that cause they turn into bigger boys! Get ready to by new clothes! All of your boys are just amazing. I do know that boys are their own kind of crazy. That is why I love them so very much. Banana Cream Pie? No way! Whoever made that needs a raise. Happy Thanksgiving. Love and hugs.

[@brandilynauntb]

I need to know more about the Vanilla Cake. What's on top of it? Syrup? Can I have the recipe?

[@naturallyroyalsoaps]

Looks so good

[@mslarson2324]

Hollar family thank you for taking us along. Ben a very impressive guitar solo

[@dixsigns1717]

Buggie🥰 Looks like a whole person to me...😉 I just enjoy seeing all o your smiles. Thank you for the video. Nice bird BTW

[@reecealeck8314]

“Thankful to be out of California and to have a homestead” 😢. Bro that hits home so hard. I’m stuck in cali cuz I was born here and I’m in college. Can’t wait to move out and build my own house on my own land. You guys worked hard for what you have. And you guys are an inspiration to me. Thanks for everything👍

[@private15]

With 4 growing boys with FOUR growing appetites! Good thing you grow your own food. ! Thank you for sharing and the lovely musical ending. Thank You.

[@jessicarigdon6241]

That’s a beautiful song!!!!

[@andrejsbriedis4521]

“Stay positive” is a great black humor for a t-shirt...

[@katherinebragg9704]

Glad you all had a great day! God bless!

[@robinbutler7863]

A praying family stays together, that was so beautiful to see.

[@sharonspivey7913]

Happy Thanksgiving!...thank you so much for sharing your good and bad,your love for one another,your beautiful family and music....God bless you all....💖🙏

[@Moridin101]

Impressive how a full sized fridge can help things along.

[@cindybonem494]

First and most importantly I’m thankful for the atonement of Jesus Christ. My family and friends and I’m thankful for the hell of 2020 c-19 because it brought families and total strangers together, I remember people in Spain and Italy singing and playing instruments and banging on pots and pans on the balconies to in courage each other, it brought out the best in us and was a beautiful sight I’m blessed to have seen it, Happy Thanksgiving 💕

[@gayfitkin6861]

wow is there anything that Ben can not do ??? what a blessing to his wife and family. You all deserve a blessed successful and happy life

[@bjenuine]

You're a gifted family. God bless you all.

[@Keachybean]

That’s a massive amount of food, did the other 20 people show up after filming? Oh, and there’s a whole other stomach for dessert.

[@judifarrington9461]

Wow! I am so thankful you took the risks and stuck it out. So many blessings in being a family on your own land and raising your own food-the greatest being the time shared together! I never met you, but love each one of you. You are in my prayers always.

[@annamariatakacs5727]

You achieved a lot this year to be thankful, and wonderful to see you flourish with a massive blessings. 🙏 -After that scary car accident that was a miracle, your Angels were on the sharp alarm to protect all of you.... 🙏 -Ben you did run a marathon to put a roof above your family head before your baby daughter arrived and what a beautiful home you did provide! ❤️ -Thanks for your friends whom helped you this dream to come true with their skills and good heart. We should cherish people like that 🙏 -You are together in a close family knit, as a parent you have time to spend time with them watch them grow up. -your life surviving teaching as a parent for your children is fruitful as you teach them for very good life skills. Your children have a great role model in Mum and Dad as their Father in my opinion he is quiet a good handy man no task is difficult for him and Mum is a very good cook and baker not scared to teach her boys how to cook and bake. ( After all we have men Chefs in restaurants. ) Ben, you are a great meat smoker too! -Your quality of food in vegetables how you did grow them and your animals for meat how you did kept them and feed them teach your children the taste difference compare to the supermarkets food as those food are full of chemicals, you do not know how the animals were handled or kept before they did end on your table. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle with the public. A lot to learn from each other. God bless you

[@dixieleebutler5127]

Your boys are the greatest, quiet, respectful and hardworking just like you! They deserve top billing!

[@kennethgibbons2487]

I'm thankful for your family and the joy and love you all bring to those of us who follow you. It is so good to see a real family. The only complaint is that I had to watch that delicious turkey without being able to eat some! God bless you all so very much.

[@crystalgeorge5822]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with Utube. Love you and your family for giving others A opportunity to help others to be Thankful 🙏❤️🦃

[@judydunker3312]

Awe!! We are so so grateful and thankful to you too for sharing your beautiful lives with all of us!!!😘

[@fondrenhomestead5180]

I am so Thankful for yall! putting all this online for us to all enjoy, Ben and Meg yall are second family to me and my wife and Daughter!! ive learned so much from watching Ben learn, its pushed me to get outta my Comfort zone and thats amazing! God Bless yall!! ❤️❤️

[@lauriewind6366]

Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Hollars! What a beautiful video....love to see you all so happy together. And loved what you said about this year, Megan. I think it told us a lot.....and is still, if we are listening inside. I had to move - which was a shock at first, because it looked like I could stay there for much longer. After hard work since summer I find myself now in a much more beautiful and harmonious house than ever! That is what I am very, very thankful for. Keep on savoring, beautiful people

[@deborahwhite5213]

Ben enjoyed your guitar strumming. You are very good. Sounded really nice. Have a blessed day you all.

[@lisanowakow3688]

And for your wonderful friends that have come to help you in your endeavors.

[@FSCHW]

I'm thankful for channels like yours. Shows us a better side of humanity. I'm thankful you passed the baby to Meg, you were swaying with the camera getting me seasick. You should make that musical piece on your guitar your opening music.

[@kittmiller2212]

WATCHING YOU THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN A BLESSING , YOU HAVE TENACITY, COURAGE, AND PERSERVERANCE, YOU DREAMS CREATED HAPINESS. (CAPS DUE TO LOW VISION)