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[@draken865]

So question, respectfully.. why didn't you look at Colorado yurt they have really big ones might help your situation and space needs

[@codysmashey5901]

I know when I get overwhelmed with decisions I usually ask the Lord for wisdom. I pray the Lord will lead you and guide you!

[@ciciliacurt6227]

Praying for them

[@susanpaulson9010]

Awesome approach! Always consider His will. Then decisions will be easier

[@user-on9bj8on9k]

I like how you both still look at each other with love in your eyes. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@grannygrumpyshomestead9117]

I'm glad you decided to keep the kids.

[@labradorite8256]

Lol

[@frankieroberson3398]

Especially, the little one; he's my favorite; he like what's going on!!!!

[@colleenhager4507]

😂😂😂😂❤

[@Kayla-mr1kp]

😂so funny

[@bonniewatson178]

Please don’t take this as criticism, but May 15 my daughter and son-in- law lost their only son and our only grandson 30 days before his 23 birthday. He was a proud soldier and a sweet young man, and I tell you and everyone with all the problems we’re having in our lives, it’s so trivial compared to losing a child. That baby boy is a beautiful blessing and all your children are in good health and there’s nothing more precious than that. My heart is shattered and it hurts me not to be able to take away my daughter’s pain. You guys will get through the rough patches because you have each other, love and blessings to all. ❤

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Yes we are all to familiar with the pain of losing a child. I have learned that comparing our trials to one another is counter productive. We should sorrowing with those who sorrow and rejoicing with those that are rejoicing. Comparing our pain does nothing but cause more pain. It is always good to keep in mind that we don't know everyone's story and what they have been through. The pain of losing a child is something that I don't want anyone to have to experience. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@bonniewatson178]

@@MikeTheFitFarmer I’m so sorry you’ve have had that loss, but I see you and your family and the strength you have and that’s why I say our everyday problems are only a bump in the road. And yes that’s why I hate watching news because it’s children and young adults being harmed.

[@Teena-yi9xw]

Thanks for such a raw and honest video. You guys are made for each other. What the Father has put together, let no man put asunder. Period. Thanks for sharing.

[@DraKBC]

Lord, I pray that this beautiful and faithful family can have this project done soon. In Jesus name Amen.

[@kathleenlankford6027]

My husband and I lived without a kitchen for over 6 months... contractor gutted the kitchen and then never came back to finish the job, wishing you the best. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@deniseharris9363]

I’m so glad you are making progress now! I can only imagine how difficult it has been with your pregnancy as a mature mother Lacey and 3 children and a farm with many different animals and plants to manage for both of you. Keep it up and your dream will come true! Praying for you 🙏🙏🙏

[@opalezell2166]

Praying for you two at this time.

[@AZJH8374]

Prayers for Brooke/ Cog Hill. She needs our prayers 🙏🏻

[@erika1024]

I'm only 26 seconds into this video and it already hits way to close to home. We started a house remodel that was supposed to take 6 months and we have been out of our home for over 18 months........ there have been way to many moments where I've questioned whether or not we are going to make it through this process....

[@adamschaafsma5839]

Dang! Hang in there, never give up! I'll pray for you.

[@eviedechant]

Don’t sweat the small small stuff! What is most important to you.

[@charlene5461]

Seems many of us have felt the pain of building/remodeling. 😢 It's a hard mind and body journey. But faith it will happen in the Lord's time has gotten us through many stressful days. Hang in there, deep breaths and many prayers will get you through!

[@laurenj.5312]

Wow! That initial timeline was way off! Hang in there!

[@patshirey6190]

Happy for you that you're finally going to get your other yurt up and have more room. Will be following your progress. Also love your channel

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cindyloguirato8435]

Life is never easy but remembering God is with us through it all makes it worthwhile. Mike and Lacey you’re a very sweet couple. God bless you always

[@brendahogue5487]

May the lord bless and protect you and your family and the animals

[@mutternav4]

A mud room is absolutely invaluable ‼️❤️🎄

[@kathleenperdue9753]

God bless you and your family as you keep the Lord in the forefront. Your an inspiration ❤🙏🌲

[@christinedavis1522]

Congratulations on amicable solutions! 🎉❤ Side note on ants... A story told before internet, a granny told her grandson to get a shovelful of ants from one end of the property and bring it to an ant hill that was a trouble area and let the ants battle it out together. Soon, the majority of the ants were under control. So we kids did that and it worked! The queen ant and a few ants were left and we watched them move. Easy way to keep ants from dominating without chemicals. In small plots, it may be necessary to get ants from further down the road 🐜🐜🐜

[@lisasmith3175]

It’s just really comforting to see that I’m not the only one that buys everything for a big project only to let it sit for way too long. 😅 We’ll all get there! Keep on going!

[@TheBcrug]

Like how you are comfortable showing how real your life is and we can relate so we're not so weird as we thought.

[@renachurchill1204]

It was neat to see your Dad helping you. It's never easy going through big changes, the rewards of a bigger home will be worth it. ❤😊

[@wholenewperspective]

Congratulations. You guys are doing great.

[@nancyrasmussen2016]

I'm sure you guys have thought it all out but it seems the mud room is in front of the 1st yurt, blocking it's view. I thought, about moving that little shed so you can have more space to put mud room in between the hurts. Just a thought. So much to think about! Nancy from nebraska

[@williamwhite1596]

Welcome aboard ! Ha God Bless !!!

[@tanyajenkins919]

Glad all's well with you guys 🩵🩷

[@runninggreywolf8313]

Hello Lacie & Mike. I love your chemistry and your beautiful family. Lacie is obviously the heart of the home & you have some really great kids! I can't wait to see your new additions. God bless you all😻🤙📿📿📿.

[@sandralongoria1483]

I am SO proud of your commitment to each other and your marriage. With God All things are possible, even a second yurt and mudroom! Stay prayed up!!!!! 😊

[@jinglesh1398]

Wait a minute.....I've always held the "dummy end" of the tape measure? That just ain't right !

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

It is important!

[@lisam145]

I most exited for you daughter.

[@tamararoberts9307]

Hubby and I have been married for 44 years now and it has definitely been a roller-coaster ride but finding that 'middle ground' on things , not always easy, has been 'key' for us 😊

[@lolashoahomestead713]

Happy wife, happy life :) Lacey designs the yurt, you get to design the garden! :) win, win

[@gem246]

I do admire your relationship. Always loving and respectful to each other

[@francinel.1606]

omgosh Lacey the baby is adorable.. I wanna be a grandma sooner than later Mike, Lacey gets final say first say too.

[@sharoncochran8508]

This is truly exciting! Happy for you and those beautiful kids. ❤

[@LaJessChelle]

I’m excited to watch along as you plan out your second yurt. We’re just starting the process of buying land and planing our first yurt! I’ve been tweaking floor plans for days. 😅

[@mccallumjc1]

Congratulations on getting another yurt to give your lovely family more space! I pray that the Lord will bless you with success in everything that is required for the new extension! God bless you!

[@RuthAnnnMorris]

When things got bad or hard, I would get a gentle push from the Lord to remember that the promise I made to God was more important than the promise I made to my husband. I had to remember that he was the head of the household and he was responsible to God even for me and that’s a lot of responsibility riding on him. I loved my husband enough to let him do the job God laid out for a family. Things went so much better and that’s what we did.

[@medicvaldez]

I love that you share the real life issues with us!! It's always so discouraging when you see all the perfect days online and you feel like you're doing it all wrong cause you can't have perfection like the people you watch. I love this!! God bless!! ❤❤❤ You are a beautiful couple!!

[@harblinshaven6303]

Hey guys, it is a lesson in patients. I'm also a visual person. I drew up our house plans. I used crafting foam block and attached graph paper to do exterior look and it really helped. The unusual shape is what is the hardest. Mine is shipping containers so 7.2' inside walls × 38.8' or 8x40 exterior. After months of trying to place a homesteading kitchen we mocked up one on our porch. I've been using it for 4 months and my husband finally saw it needed to be wider after processing pigs last weekend.. so I get my 16×20 kitchen😂.

[@AimeeTracy]

Go get em, Lacey, Mike and family!! Love your channel! Praying blessings over you all and a smooth transition for your additions!

[@monicamayer977]

There's a book called buyers , renters and freeloaders. Very insightful for a marriage. I'm divorced, I learned too late. Basically you work on it til you are both Estatically Happy

[@maryloomis8075]

Mike and Lacy...don't mention that D word! My husband and I gutted our current home 21 years ago, while trying to sell our former home, while I was pregnant with our eight child. Our entire family had to spend months sleeping together in a 15x21 ft. living room. I can't say it was the best time of our lives and we argued many times over the plans to finish our home. Not good for the children. But, at this point we have made it through 41 yrs of marriage,... and still have a few things to finish on our home. With give and take we still have each other, and have lived all of our traditional marriage vows. We are at the point where we want to downsize to a one story but,...still need the family space for holidays I pray you get through this, and finally have a home with room for the family to expand. Good luck and God bless. Have a very Merry Christmas.

[@suzannefritts813]

We bought our land and it took us a year to get the foundation poured. Two years later we finally put up walls, roof and windows. A year and a half later we finally moved in. I understand how hard it isto raise 4 kids, make a living, raise animals and build a house in your spare time. It takes a lot of patience and a few tears were shed but we made it and without a huge pule of debt. You will get there one day at a time. Praying for you 🙏

[@mysterycrystal8215]

"its about the journey not the destination." One day y'all will look back and remember what all you have been trough, knowing y'all did it together.

[@dwighthires3163]

I appreciate your honesty. Keep one foot in front of the other.

[@lonis7456]

Planning isn't always as fun as the actual doing, but it is so necessary.

[@terrilepine9065]

Life is never easy but remembering God is with us through it all makes it worthwhile.

[@shaneanreed1336]

Oh my goodness we are going through the same thing. 😂 We both struggle with conveying our ideas to one another, especially with home renovations. I am always saying to him “draw me a picture” 😅

[@ashleysovilla2037]

We had a baby in Feb. and I feel this. I want to slow down with my baby but I also have a 9 year old to homeschool, a garden to tend, a part time job, and a million home and property projects on the back burner. It’s so overwhelming!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

It is! ~ Lacie

[@heidipustelniak652]

As the video was ending, and you were speaking of the Mudroom, it reminded me of a teaching my husband did years ago. He is a Messianic Rabbi. He compared this earthly realm as “The Mudroom.” The place where we get “cleaned up” before we can enter the Heavenly Realm to spend Eternity with the Holy One. The “Mudroom” is a temporary place… it is not our final destination.

[@vickiehamilton6596]

May the good lord continue to bless you and lead you in the direction you need.Or maybe you need to stop and listen to what he's trying to tell you.

[@planetbob4709]

I would love to see you guys use a rocket mass heater using the J-tube/ bell chamber style. The bell chamber can be any size you like and could be under the floor (so no space taken from the inside of the yurt) of the yurt platform. Just use extra thick side walls like 18' -24'

[@ja_Iam]

So excited for you to be getting your plans together for the new space. It sounds great. Sending prayers for y’all. Have a Blessed Christmas everyone.

[@maryryan]

Lacie and Mike..... The Lord will make a way for you.... just take it to the Lord in prayer 🙏🏻 🙌 ❤ May Our Good Lord bless your marriage and your Channel ❤ Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@debbeasher-k4764]

lol. Thanks for the truth & illustrations on relationships. Sadly, some marriages just don’t survive. Thanks for not putting down those of us in that situation.

[@dianesierakowski9317]

I understand where your coming from! My husband and I built our house before we got married, because I said I didn’t want a divorce before we moved in to it. Here’s 30 years later and we had to do a complete redo, had some walls out, flooring out, had to replace cabinets, showers, and new flooring through out our house. Due to hubby taking up carpet to put wood floors in to help with sinus troubles. Well he found mold, ugh! So whole was cleaned by a company. We’ve been back in house while plumber and carpenter repairing. Our new floors come this coming Tuesday. I’m ready for it to be all done. (Yes we went through trials this past 3 months!) But love conquers all! ❤

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

I can't even imagine what it's like to live and raise a family in a Yurt. I bought a set of double curtain rods and was putting them up with my husband. They were far more difficult then they looked. Suffice to say I'm still married. 😂😂

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

Never like Yurt stayed in one for a holiday, look forward to see how you work this out to fit the whole family and have personnel space.

[@mauriceryton]

Ohhhh can l relate! My wife and l have built four houses over the span of our marriage. All l ever said was”Do whatever you want. I just want space for my workshop and TV room with surround sound and speakers inside and outside the home.” Somehow it worked and we still speak to each other. It is not easy. Great job of compromising and getting it done.

[@NellysAnimalAntics]

We are so happy for ya’ll! My husband & I moved out to bare land 2.5 years ago with our two young kiddos, there was nothing (not even water) but we had so many different plans. We had drawn up plans for the house we wanted (that was not enjoyable at times lol) but the Lord had other plans in mind for us. Since having our plans drawn up NOTHING has been what we thought it would be. Our house in town sold very quickly so we bought a tiny home to live in until we could start building. Unfortunately building wouldn’t continue right away because we moved in the winter to bare land! The moment we got our tiny home on the land we were digging to get propane lines in, solar lines burried, water lines from the well we had dug hooked up to our above ground water tank and connect to the tiny house. At the beginning of this new adventure there were arguments about where things should be, but by the time we made it to adding onto the tiny house (a 20x20 space for bedroom, wood stove area and play area) the Lord had worked through us servitude and really no longer have any of those “intense fellowship” moments 😉 we have just completed a beautiful mud room added onto the 20x20 that we can come into and leave our muddy shoes and clothes in as we have animals and chores just as any homesteader has. Even those first steps of planning, laying out and even marking feels like a huge accomplishment!!!! So….we are SO HAPPY FOR YA’ll and understand the time, energy and dedication it takes. One small step for KZbin and a GIANT step for The fit farmers! So proud of ya’ll! 🙏❤️

[@1stbadger700]

Think of what your children have learned watching you work through the issues.

[@noramkendamunishi6902]

Yes thats the skill i need my kids to see from us.

[@davidremmenga9668]

Hello Mike and Laci. I'm so glad that you two know how to work things out. It stands as a testament to your love for each other and for God! You two are so good together and also very funny and cute. Thank you for sharing your struggles and your Life journey with us. You're a beautiful family. Your Loved too!

[@VConley]

Hey Cuz! I’m SUPER excited to see how you and Lacie’s dream come into fruition. You both are such wonderful creators!

[@frankieroberson3398]

Same thing he said; we support families!!!

[@frankieroberson3398]

While other channels are busy fighting; I support channels that support families!!!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@pathoward5721]

Cool 😎

[@CandaceAustin-bv2wo]

Love how you two work together to the same goals. Maybe from differing points of view. Patience is a virtue hold it if you can, seldom seen in women never seen in men...Amish proverb. You're still the very best. Love all of you so much and respect you.❤❤

[@cassandrahoward8325]

Bless your marriage and may the Lord reward you for your faithfulness!!❤❤❤

[@belieftransformation]

Great planning & communication! Yes, life does take steps & patience is our greatest virtue. Blessings to all 🤗💕🇨🇦

[@Wildevis]

Working together, discussing, give and take and you 2 are not only good, but will stay good as your house is on a Rock

[@marycountry]

Hang in there guys! Peace be with and between you😊

[@truesolution6069]

Man make it happen and make it quick, you have a very nice family, hurry up do not slow down the project. Your kids are so cool and they're growing up.

[@jillyd2807]

That’s a relief! 😮‍💨

[@darlenetate9553]

God bless your family in His perfect way

[@bluelilly22222]

Everything will be OK in the end ... ❤and you guys rock❤

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Love is patience ❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@jcatlady5947]

Good luck on the start of your new Yurt going up.

[@yvonneshaub6111]

Greetings Lacey and Mike, I don't have a family your size, but I've been thinking of a yurt for myself. Lol of course it would be more off grid because I don't have children. But you have worked so much as a team and so you have to think of more then yourselves. God has you as a plan so much more than you know. He looks to you and Lacey as a model. Think about when you two first started. You'll build together as a team and you'll show that value to your children. You'll raise fine children I'm sure. God bless and I'll look forward to more videos..Blessings to you and your family 😇

[@mariezafonte6473]

Excited that you are starting the planning of the second yurt and mud room. I've been through two major construction projects. It teaches you patience and considerations for others. Looking forward to watching your progress.

[@priscab7085]

I am so happy when you post-I know that patience is a giant word and you show how it’s done. I know you all have a lot of “discussions “ but seeing you look at each other at the end of the video with such love - well you can’t fake that! Thanks and I look forward to being along for the adventure ❤❤❤

[@sherryschuman9299]

God bless you all on this new building!🥰

[@christinedehn3257]

The scene of you working on plans with a burp towel over your shoulder made me smile. just part of new mom wardrobe.

[@highroad3580]

What a huge blessing to have this opportunity! It will all work out great! Everyone gets more space! It’s nice to bless each other by offering to let their idea be the one. It comes back as more love.

[@aprilmullet7168]

Just and FYI, if you are unfortunate enough to find yourself or your kids in a fure ant nest, immediately go get white vinegare and paper towels and soak the towels in the vinegare and place them on all of the ant bites and press close to the skin and keep them wet with vinegare for at least 20 minutes. It will neutralize the venom in the ant bites and you won’t have any problems and no pus pockets!

[@taunyaw2181]

We just redid our kitchen/dining area....We get ya! :) We had to turn our plans in online too. Some of the plans (they asked for the "old" way. I just did the plans on graft paper and sent it in as a picture. Do they let you do that way?

[@idahohoosier8989]

Love all y'all and glad y'all are working it out. Workin it out is so much simpler. 1. Remembee the count down (5,4,3,2,1, deap breath) and then continue. 2. Each item of discussion, ask, "How important is it?" And y'all both need to compromise on things, with no grudges. I was married 48 ys when my hubby passed after years of fighting 2 forms of muscular dystrophy. We had quite the partnership. Blessings, julie

[@kerikent72]

I love your channel. Have you ever thought of consulting for people who want to switch over to homesteading even if you start with only 1 acre? There are many like myself and my family that 1 acre is all about we could handle, beneficial animals, garden design for beneficial bugs/honeybees. Farm design is big on limited acreage. We would be looking to relocate out of Texas into Tennessee ( I am a RN and my husband an RV tech) and looking for minor roots with a home. Not looking to raise camels or elephants, but to own an egg without having to drive to the store would be nice. Anyway, God bless, have the endurance of David when Saul was after him, and yall will be good.

[@brianhvactech]

If you would have used flour you would have seen the footprint really well with your drone. Congratulations on expanding your home. Thanks for the videos.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

If you have 2 yurts with a rectangle in between the 2, 🔵↔️🔵 Put your entrance door on the rectangle and make that your mud room with bedrooms to the left & living room, kitchen, dinning room to the right. Keep it simple. 🤗

[@doncc6080]

Coolest thing on this video is the green paint on the green grass.!!!!!! LOL

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Great to see plans being made, that is progress! 💚

[@charlene5461]

🎉So excited for your family! What a blessing for the kiddos to have their own space and plenty of room so you don't have to walk outside to change your mind!😂 Hope all have an awesomely blessed week!!💖🙏💖

[@user-ek3sb8gu9p]

May God continue to bless and keep you and your family. I pray for HIS hand to cover you and yours in safety.

[@cathykillion6544]

Excited to follow your yurt journey

[@user-sp6ju1zo3d]

interesting. It's good to work out some details on paper before getting to the nitty-gritty of a new build.

[@steveruby2120]

We've been married for nearly 40 years. Built our house together and still happily married. Just remember the old saying Mike "Happy wife happy life" and you'll get along fine. God bless you both.

[@DB-gr7zb]

No, both people should be happy. That is a much abused saying.

[@steveruby2120]

@@DB-gr7zb Are you married and how long have you been married and are you a wife or a husband? I never said I wasn't happy. Besides I was just taking a shot at a little levity, lighten up.

[@linsaficken9746]

God bless you both and your children. I always enjoy your shows.

[@mozellasmith1485]

The kids are always watching us. Stay Beautiful. Happy Holidays Fam

[@denisebrady6858]

True Love keeps you together & being the Dummie End of a tape measure does too 🥰🥰 Loved this video Guys. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@karenfleet2287]

You both incredible human beings and I pray that your new Yurt plus mud room is completed really soon🙏🤗😇🤍💜🩵🇨🇦

[@user-uz9ky9qt9k]

Thank you for being so real so real that’s what life is about isn’t it? Thanks again !!!!!!!!!!!

[@linacabrera3172]

Hello, don't forget the bathrooms in the new house. Good luck and God bless you all ❤

[@amandasummers8423]

I love how you guys throw that little add in

[@RJack1915]

Wow we had one new bathroom in the old farmhouse, for the shower area we had sliding louver doors. It worked great. 4 kids and Mom and Dad, all using one bathroom.