When You're Being Called Into a Shift | Raw Conversations & Sourdough Baking | VLOG

[@onceuponafarmstead]

As a mom with older children, I can promise you that you will never regret shifting to the home and raising those babies. What an honor and privilege it is to be moms.. and to be good stewards of our homes is the greatest calling and career we could ever have. This is such a blessing Jill ❤

[@winapitts6723]

Sweetie, while it's usually the husband who provides the home, it's the wife and mother who makes the home, a home. God's design. Beautiful, dignified, and worthy.❤

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

Jill this is absolutely beautiful! This is so heavy on my heart and something I so deeply desire. What an incredibly blessing that He is calling you into this position. Bringing a new little one into your home will help force the shift to a slower living. That fresh baby smell and teeny tiny toes will bring so much joy and love into this transition. You are absolutely worthy, Jill! Praise The Most High for his provisions through it all! ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 🙏

[@herbhometales8255]

A , Jill. Thank so much for sharing this. It hit home. I’m in my seventies now. Feeling burnt out, exhausted, and all. I’ve always been the one out in front… leading whatever crew I was on… doing 3 farmers markets, festivals, running a farm, working as a critical care nurse… yeah. Finally learning that washing dishes is a valuable thing, and a meditation in and of itself. Not being able to do all this.. I felt so very vulnerable and un worthy. Had a turnaround, to find joy again. That I do have value. That my family feels the love we all share. They are the treasures. The birds in morning, weeding in the garden, while the bees work, watching the deer.. thank you dear one. For saying it❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Love this! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@truthfreed7]

🥹🥹🥹💕🌻🩵☀️ Such a beautiful message. I do believe that God is calling us back to what truly matters. What is right in front of us that only HE could bless us with. God bless you Jill! And your family and little one to come. Thanks for sharing this personal and important testimony.

[@ranns160]

It’s the best. At the end of the life… You will be glad you did your best for those you love most. Amen.

[@jaz_sichting]

As I’m pregnant with our second child, I feel so encouraged watching this video. The Lord used you to remind me. Thanks so much for sharing.❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You are so welcome! You got this momma

[@crystalforseeodeneal1666]

Girl... because of your obedience to God, and speaking about him, and what he is calling you to, your blessings are about to overflow your life, like never before!!! Prayers and blessings on you and your family as you follow after and seek after what God wants to do in your lives ❤ you are inspiring others. Never underestimate his will for your life, in him!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 🙏

[@marking-time-gardens]

Blessings Kiddo!🌻🐛🌿💚🙏💕

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Same to you!

[@wheaties1435]

Your being called to be MOM…what an honor. He calls you to the hard things (for you) so you become more dependent on HIM. As a mom of 7 now adult kids, you will never regret it. Pour yourself into it. Flow, don’t force.

[@steveegbert7429]

Praise God that you listened to what He had to say Jill! There is nothing more thankful to Him than raising your kids, that He has given you, to know Him and loving them and your husband as He loves all of you. When you do what God wants, it is no longer a burden once you lay down your own ambitions that may not be His.

[@debichats8634]

Jill sweetheart, I sat here and bawled like a baby while listening to this video twice….I’m almost 75 years old and you touched my heart and soul! I wish I had been blessed with the depth of feeling you have when I was younger. I adore my kids (boy and girl…..almost 51 and almost 48…when I was your age. I had no clue about a garden or healthy eating, etc…..I was a stay at home mom all their growing up years, but I wanted to be the best mom in the world! We didn’t know about all the horrid things they put in food and how bad it was for us. Fast food…..my kids adored Taco Bell….and McDonalds…..I had no clue….the guilt is bad. Thankfully my son became a chef and teaches culinary arts now. My daughter, no matter how I’ve tried with her, still buys fast food a LOT for her 3 kids…I’ve tried to talk to her and she just gets mad. I pray her kids don’t pay the price because it’s SO much worse now than when mine were young. God bless you, your husband and all your children! May you all live the healthy lives you deserve! I’m so happy to see young people like you knowing about herbs, fresh home grown food, etc…..I’m starting to try to learn how to make sourdough bread…..I grow lots of herbs and as much veggies as I can. You, Kaylee and Jess have been a big influence on me and I thank you! I just wish someone would have clued us in earlier! Bless you all! ❤❤❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@glennadavis3711]

I just love you to pieces!!! Really enjoyed seeing you and hearing you speak at the festival here in TN. This video is exactly what I needed to hear. THANK YOU so much for keeping it real, keeping us channeled towards the good and keeping GOD at the front of this entire adventure. Keep sending those momma vibes…. We all need them. Xoxo

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 😊

[@christygee479]

You are speaking everything that I have been feeling!!! I got goosebumps!! Thanks so much!! There is an awakening coming!!! 💕🌸.

[@VictorianRoseSoapCo]

Here to give testimony as older momma of Eight INCREDIBLE BLESSINGS, I'm so grateful for all the years of pouring love and dedication to my family, to train them up and to grow food, to teach them at home on our farm 💝 I can tell you that The Lord is so faithful to fill to overflowing my basket of fish and loaves of bread I came to Him with !!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@passionatelife2589]

amen sister. Enjoy.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you, I will

[@tristinchristenson6349]

Yes... The journey is intense.

[@FaithfulFarmstead]

“Being called to home is enough” YES! Culture says the opposite and it’s created so much unnecessary shame when being home is “all” we do. It’s so very important!!! Praying joy over this transition for you friend. He is faithful to provide where he leads when we walk in obedience ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 🙏

[@sandicann6443]

What a blessing ....my daughter was doing all this her husband got into a new job that takes about 5 years to build up so now she is having to look for a part time job that lets her still teach her children please pray for her. May the Lord bless you and what he will have you to do ❤

[@yukonsmomma3562]

I've prayed for your daughter and her family. May God bless them in this transition time.

[@missladylexx]

Yay! Back in the Kitchen 😊😊

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

More to come! 😉

[@bonnieschmidt8053]

Thank you for being a breath of fresh air, vulnerable, and your sweet self

[@TerrieAllred2023]

Jill you literally pulled the words that I needed to hear right from my heart. Thank you! I am enough! I am worthy! God is so good! It was also good to see Miss Charlee! She sure is growing up! Gorgeous dinner!

[@pamelagraham3100]

I will be 64 in a couple of weeks. I feel like God has called me to be more intentional about my husband, my home, my kitchen. I feel moved towards just being at peace with limited surroundings. Sometimes God is just telling us to slow down to what is right in front of us. Bless you. You are worthy of God's calling. You are so loved...you are amazing.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for sharing

[@pathoward5721]

Jill, I’m glad you are slowly down! You will find the JOY ❤❤❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I hope so!

[@feralrootsfarm]

I haven’t been watching too many homesteading videos since having my first, a daughter, in December after a traumatic birth and randomly decided to click on your video tonight while feeding my 5.5 month girl. I can’t tell you how seen I feel. I’m 34 and have had so many hobbies and careers and am now a stay at home mom. It is the most beautiful dream ever but no one talks about the mental transition and identity death that happens when you become a mother. Thank you for embracing your slow season. My beloved hobbies are abandoned and the house isn’t shiny clean but my daughter laughs and smiles all day long as I never leave her side. Thank you. I wish I could see more stories like this.💚

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I love what you shared, thank you for taking the time to share with me ❤️

[@sophiabultena6781]

I'm 22 and 3 with our second and I really needed to hear this today! Thank you for being so open with us all ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Hope you found it encouraging. You keep being a great mother

[@charlesmckinney683]

Enjoyed your talks at the Homestead Festival. The house we live in was the last one out of 32 on a house hunting trip of 3000 miles. My wife and I walked in, and we both said we're home. Every house since 1994 we have lived in we prayed before we sold and prayed when found our new houses.

[@susichristianson3395]

Loved this vlog. 🩵 This is truly a message from God telling you to slow down in every way and enjoy the beauty and love around as you get ready to welcome your little one 👶🏼 at this very special time. Creating as peaceful, loving, and nurturing atmosphere as possible is your purpose right now. You look beautiful Jill, bless you and your family.🙏🏼 From CA 🏖️take care.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Nisha8982]

Thank you Jill! 😢May God continue to bless you and your family and may you continue to encourage others to find joy in rest and taking care of ourselves and our families!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@anitawhite3486]

Thank you Jill I felt the same way. After raising my kids and now seeing our daughters are awesome morhers.I watch my grandchildren now. I feel God called me to listen to you I've had the same feeling as a grandmother who I felt I needed to do things to be someone. But all in all I too as a grandmother of 8 I feel now too this is where God is calling me to I am loved by my father in heaven. And loved by my husband and children and grandchildren. Thank you again it brought tears to my eyes

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@marykwasneski4346]

Absolutely beautiful! I have 4 grown children now and am in the grandma stage and this video came out at just the time that I also needed this uplifting message. Providential for sure! My husband and I help with the caretaking of our 3 grandkids while my daughter and her husband work and sometimes it can get quite hectic. Thank you for your beautiful and spiritual insight. Once this little bundle of love comes, you and your family are going to be filled with such an amazing abundance of love and joy! Let go and let God! As always, thank you for all you do on your channel! Absolutely beautiful farm/garden!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Aww thank you and thank you for sharing. I know your children really appreciate what you do by loving on those grandkids. My grandparents helped raise me and I’m so thankful for that time spent and the many valuable life lessons learned from them

[@princesswarrior7788]

I've seen several of your videos now, and this is my favorite ❤. The home is the most important place on Earth ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I totally agree!

[@HannahMarieJ55]

Crying on my couch right now watching this. Summer has been so hard with the mom guilt, overwhelm and feeling like I am running in circles after my children. Thank you for being vulnerable. I needed to hear this today. God is so so good ❤️

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes He is! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@sharonn7488]

After raising my children and being a stay at home mom, this video gave me chills! You are definitely on the right path! Powerful words for all the young mommas out there, wanting to make the shift!

[@sharonglassner1421]

Jill, you look so beautiful and positively glowing. I have watched you since you started your channel and have seen all of the changes in your life. I'm so happy for you, Nathan and the girls:) Your conversation touched my heart and you are so right in just listening to the good Lord and how he guides us. Raising a healthy, happy family is the most important thing that you can do. Money comes and goes but when you look into your children's eyes when they are grown, you will understand how you have made the best decision to be there for your dear family. I speak from experience and I wish you loads of love, good health, and happiness :)

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@Joylegacy5]

Jill, this so blessed my heart! Thank you!! I have 5 kiddos at home, 8yo and under, and as much as I love my calling, and wouldn’t have it any other way, that hopelessness can hit, often when I’m feeling the most inadequate! So thank you for the reminder to press into the Father, and to be more intentional with our kiddos! ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You are so welcome! I hope you always remember that you’re living out God’s plan for your life during this season

[@karenhernke281]

You are one beautiful soul inside and out, Jill. That outfit looks wonderful on you. Can't wait to see what God has in store for you. Much Love! Karen ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@mikkileon6380]

I truly appreciate and enjoy your family and your videos so incredibly much!!! Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride, while we also learn so much valuable information and the bottom line is all of you are a beautiful influence❣️ you help us to become not only more educated in how to garden, ferment and so very very much more… But you educate us in a beautiful way to live, love, share, and give back in so many ways, including giving back to the land. You don’t just take from the land, All of you nurture, feed, value and connect to the land❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ It’s Simply Beautiful🌻

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@ChickensAndRootsHomestead]

So encouraging!!!! Thank you for sharing!!! I am so glad I worked up the nerve to come meet you at the festival!! I never dreamed in a million years I would be at home with my kids, homeschooling and gardening with chickens. None of that was in my plan, but God hadssuch a different plan for me and my family. He began to put those desires in my heart when my oldest was little. I now have 3 daughters! God is so good!!!! We were put here "For such a time as this!" May God bless you and your family more than you can fathom!❤❤❤🙌🙌🙌

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for coming and saying hello at the festival. It always amazes me how God’s plan is always better than our own. I’m so glad you have the opportunity to love on your family and raise your kids the way you see fit. Keep doing what you’re called to do and God will continue to bless your sweet family

[@rphutube]

Precious!! Such a great message for your younger moms/ audience. As a grandma myself, who raised three wonderful children who are now wonderful adults, while working... time is something you cannot get back. No do-overs, once gone, its gone. You are so on track. Love your heart and ear for God's whisper.. so many will be blessed by your openness and willingness to share your "shift". Happy homing.. ❤❤❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for your kind words ❤️

[@amyhatch3670]

You're doing great Jill. I did some of what you are doing when I was raising my children. My Church true Relief Society taught me how to make from scratch and do a lot of things I didn't get at home when I was growing up. But my mother did teach me a lot. Iodine will help Junie it's a natural way to increase her intelligence.❤

[@ranns160]

I’m sitting in the dark… Our power is off and am so encouraged to hear and watch your video. A swift shift. Girl!! I never had so much fun as when I gave up my aptitude for motherhood. Amen

[@vee5032]

I’m am praying for all happiness in your life your family and yes to tell you YOUARE WORTHY AS WELL, specially because you teach many of us ❤ can’t wait for baby, God is present in our lives ❤ you look beautiful 😍

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@stacijoffrion9004]

Use that beautiful creative spirit on your family. It is a true gift of God not to be wasted. There is so much in homeschooling, cooking and raising children where you can use that great gift! May God bless you and give you joy!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes! Thank you!

[@theoneandonly1158]

I just started my first ever yeast aka sourdough starter. Day 1 and I hope it all goes well. For some reason, I understood it. The yeast, the water and the flour, the vessel and food. I get it. Finally I understand yeast. 😂 God works in mysterious ways. Living for Jesus, loving his father. The fact that we can breath, hear birds, see plants grow, smell and taste good food.... Looking at my children's tiny heads and feet at 10pm at night. Loving every facet of life AND living for HIM.The way HE wants me too, without a doubt and all faith. 🙏 It's a mighty good feeling. In Jesus name.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Love this! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@petrii1998]

Jill, I love this SO much! I am an empty nester and a grandma and I have been feeling this shift too. Nurturing the ones so close to me and the ones far off to help bring them in. Loving well does that. I love this so much sweet girl. Can’t wait to see all this shift means for your life and channel. 🙏🏻♥️

[@TinaAtwell]

Jill I heard you speak on the women’s panel last week at the Homestead Festival. When you answered that question I felt it was so profound. It is so true that the things that overwhelm us are not the things God has called us to. Thank you for being there and being vulnerable! God’s richest blessings on you!!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 🙏

[@marygrott8095]

What a beautiful message, Jill!!

[@karenmccleary7616]

AMEN! The greatest work we will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes…be they the physical walls of our homes or the fences that surround our properties…or the example we set for others. ❤

[@lindashea8007]

Girl, the Proverbs 31 woman is a great 'theme' to think of right now. Especially in this season, we all need to be intentional about nurturing and loving our families - no matter what season. Good 'devotional' thoughts right here… I'm entering a yet different season having just entered my 75th yr! My husband and I are moving 1,000 miles away from our 'current life' and ministry to be closer and near our family. At this point in our lives, it feels like an enormous endeavor…just as any other 'birthing season'. You've got this - God bless you and your family, including your new sweet baby boy!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 🙏 I hope you enjoy all the time spent with your family

[@diannemiller4754]

God's so good! Praying for your changes God call you to.❤

[@brittanycataldo6063]

I had tears in my eyes listening to this. Thank you! I am one of those woman who have been called home. Called out of a career I loved to be home raising my babies and taking care of my family. It is hard, but the most worthy calling. I hear you so much in this video! God is moving in immense ways in the world right now. Listening to where he wants us is the absolute best thing we can do, and truly such a blessing to be able to acknowledge that we hear him speaking. I’ll be praying for you mama ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I hope God blesses you in your transition ❤️

[@kimcunningham2107]

There is no greater gift than caring for your family and your home. God bless you and your beautiful family. 💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏 The Beauty of the ordinary things of Life are the things that make Life worth Living. 💖💕

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Well said, thank you for kind words ❤️

[@hippiefromtheholler]

This was so touching & brought me to tears. I feel this so much with 3 littles to care for & nurture 🤍

[@abbihuber4529]

Absolutely beautifully spoken, daughter of The King!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you friend 🙏

[@elleodyn]

Mom of three here with the youngest now in school - agree with so many other parents here - taking rest, being present and trusting the call to stop, rest, connect and "do nothing" (in quotes because it's not true of course) will always be the choice I will never regret. Rest well, love well, have a beautiful birth and time with your family - all of this belongs.

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

Truer words were never spoken! Thank you for being brave and strong enough to step up and speak out about it. God bless you and your sweet family!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 🙏

[@ashley-fayme3919]

My goodness Jill, do you ever have a way about you!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I smiled and cried right along with you. Thank you for all you do! Hugs hugs hugs!!!

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Great episode of Wise Traditions podcast today. Excellent quality tips on gardening. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@mikkileon6380]

AMEN 🙏🏼 Thank You for Your Deeply Honest Sharing❣️❣️❣️

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for listening

[@lbcustomleather]

Thank you for your message! I needed this today ❤️🙏

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You are so welcome

[@jessicagood1876]

Phew 😭😭 you have NO idea how timely this was for me. I don’t even normally watch you on KZbin, mainly Instagram. I just saw your reel and felt like I should go watch the video. As I was doing laundry I bawled. As a stay at home mom, I have been asking God what more he has for me. What can I do to better help my family and help alleviate all the burden of supporting us on my husband. As just as you said, there are so many days I feel less than, or that I can be doing more. But literally ever word you said was just so confirming that I am where I am suppose to be in this season of life. Homeschooling, baking the bread, growing the food, and pouring into my kiddos. I have a 10 and 6 year old and the years are so so short. But your words just helped reinstall that joy and purpose into what I have been doing, so thank you for listening to Him and sharing with us your heart.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Aww, thank you for sharing ❤️ You keep raising those babies and know you are loved and seen by Him

[@joybartlett9784]

The bread was amazing. The best was you sit down visit. It was so inspiring.

[@leapingrose29]

My kids are pre teen and 16, I'm still being called to attend to my home. This year I'm feeling from God that food,gardening and slowing down is what I need to work on! I'm learning all of this from youtube and books, its hard learning how to cook and preserve, sometimes very overwhelming. My sourdough doesn't always work out or my canning is a fail but I keep trying. Herbs and making medicinal products have been my favorite! So almost 20yrs into learning marriage,kids,homesteading, God wants us to just keep trying and learning, its also a great knowledge we get to teach our kiddos!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for sharing. This lifestyle is definitely a journey and it sounds like you’re doing great. Keep up the great work and know you’re loved and appreciated by your family

[@carolmcmillan1108]

Beautiful words Jill 🙏

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for listening

[@Shrn57]

Enjoy your family! You're bringing to light a wonderful conversation that we all should be having. I was a stay at home Mom for 12 years while my children were young and in hind sight, I loved it. Was it easy watching the world go around while I was at home, technically, no...but I am going on 67 years this summer and my two beautiful children are now 39 and 42 and are wonderful human beings in and of themselves. It was all worth it. Now I get to help out with my three grandchildren and the pure JOY that rises up in me is such a beautiful feeling. To be able to see them grow and be happy little ones, while I help out with folding their clothes, cooking, cleaning for them, and reading them bedtime stories as I did my two when they were young is priceless. Embrace this beautiful change that you are feeling. God Bless you and your family!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Love this, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@Balanced_Waters]

You literally made me cry.... I became a stay at home mom a year and a half ago and have had such a hard time adjusting, and doing all the "house wife" things. My older 2 kids have spent their live thus far in daycare and now that they are home all day being homeschooled I'm having a hard time finding balance in all the things

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Hang in there momma

[@OneDarlingEarth]

Baby girl you've got this. I so enjoy when you come on here and just share. I don't have a young friend like you in my life so I'm glad to have you here. Best wishes.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you so much!!

[@christypayne6186]

Yes!!! 100x yes!!! Thank you for sharing. God is good always friend.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes He is

[@twigandbloomgoods]

As a mother of 3, one of which is a precious 3 month old, I deeply resonate with the struggle. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing what God has laid on your heart. I am feeling called to do the same and not sure how to manage it.

[@aloras405]

Jill, this message could not have come at a better time. I have been struggling so badly mentally and physically recently because I am so burned out. I hurt my back about 2 months ago and have been home on disability. I’ve been tending my home and garden and resting and I have been so happy. Went back to work yesterday and I’m miserable again. My back hurt so much this morning that I had to stay home again and this video popped up. What scares me is my job is very well paying and we need it to make ends meet. But I know I need to come back home.

[@adp6193]

Ohh my. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. My soul needed this. 💗🙏💗

[@cdavid2486]

Beautiful testimony! TY.

[@marythurmond5975]

Thank you for sharing. Wonderful words of wisdom! I was blessed to be able to be a homemaker while my daughters were growing up. Now, I have an amazing career. But NOTHING will ever come close to these years I spent in my home.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Love that! Thanks for sharing

[@swfamfarm3636]

Thankyou!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You're welcome!

[@stephanieg5195]

Beautifully said!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for listening

[@yukonsmomma3562]

Thank you so much for the message Jill.

[@mandaharris6520]

You are amazing Jill!!😊❤ Thanks for the message!!

[@SharonKarkara25]

Beautifully done❣️💐🌷🌹Well said. May Yah continue to bless you and your beautiful family ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@southtexassue6666]

Beautiful encouraging words👏👏👏. ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you! 🤗

[@jaimeroberts7455]

❤️ thank you for this message! Had me teary eyed. You are GLOWING!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Hope you found it encouraging

[@candicecullengrowcooknourish]

This was a wonderful reminder for me. Thank you so much Jill.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@jAnEl1111]

Hallelujah❤

[@christinebodkins1655]

I’m crying as I a make banana bread way too late with my baby boy… and he has all star baseball games this weekend 😢❤ but he looked worried and banana bread baking made his heart full and took that scared face to a confident one😊 We got this girl!!! Enjoy that baby boy ❤ We got this!! Banana bread or sourdough bread 😊

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@iammojojo]

Amen Sistar!!! I needed to hear this. Thank you for sharing can’t wait for what’s to come!❤🎉😅

[@thisisamandagoins]

You've spoken to my heart today. I had 3 kids, and was starting to work some in my chosen field. My youngest was starting kindergarten.Then I got pregnant again, and I was so upset for a few months. I didn't want to do that again. Now she is 6 months old and a joy. My husband travels for work so I simply can't do it all. I have a hard time resting as well. I have always associated my worth with productivity. Now I have to reframe. You caught me while I was on the couch folding laundry at 730 am with 4 kids around me... texting my supervisor that I will not be able to return to work. I feel sad but also relief. Thanks for the vulnerability. ❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for sharing part of your story. I truly believe God will bless you and your family for sacrificing your career to raise those precious babies. Might I suggest growing some flowers. Growing Flowers has brought me so much joy and allowed me to really take in the beauty around me.

[@haleyvitko6843]

This was so encouraging! I'm currently pregnant with my second and I'm just like you! I love to create and am always working on something new. The ideas and dreams are endless. I'll be praying for both of us during this season! God is so good and I know he'll provide for us! ❤ I love your openness and boldness! Thank you!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you 🙏

[@bettyrickert7272]

Amen Jill I absolutely agree with everything you said. I hear you honey. Thank you for listening to Gods wisdom and you are so right it’s not always the direction we would go or is it easy. Thank you for being open and sensitive. I will follow you into the new switch. God bless you honey. Granny B ❤️🙏🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jeffkey3158]

Beautifully spoken!! 🥰I have always said this: pretend your child is a piece of pottery and every SINGLE day you have to work that piece of pottery, molding it to its perfection, so that someday you can finish the piece and set it in eyes way on a shelf that you look @ every single day for the rest of your life….you wanna be able to stand back and be proud of your piece of work and say YESSSS I DID IT, ITS BEAUTIFUL🙌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟$$$ my dear can’t buy that!! Only YOU can make that! Loved this video, well spoken and best wishes upon you and that sweet family of yours😍investment into family alwaysss has a return!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Love that analogy, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@Frahh4]

Aww we are expecting number 8 and homesteading/living a more traditional life.. and having good community is so helpful in being home/doing all these things! Being a stay at home mother is the most important role in our society-which is why the devil is attacking so hard! Prayers for you!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Congratulations to you! Thank you for sharing

[@mlee7037]

Really needed to hear this, Jill. Bread looks absolutely delicious!❤ Have a blessed day!

[@kimlivengood1582]

Thankyou !!! 🥰

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You’re welcome 😊

[@gigiplusthebeard]

I so regret working so much when my kids were little. Raising those babies is the most important job any of us moms can do. My daughter realizes the importance of being an intentional mom to her 4 month old. She makes me so proud of the Mom she is. It is hard to slow down in this rat race. Thank you for the message that is so important for these young moms to hear .

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@buckndeerfarm4004]

Beautiful words you shared❤

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thanks for listening

[@jennifergooden664]

Thank you for this today.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@salemthorup9536]

I'm the mama at 25 weeks pregnancy with my 7th kid who is trying to fall asleep after a 10 hour shift cause we need two incomes. My heart would rejoice at the ability to "just be a homemaker". I pray every day that God will open doors and clear our paths for me to more fully "return home". There are so many external careers and projects that sound exciting and that i know i could be very good at. But i don't need those things. I'm so grateful for my job. I'm satisfied that this is my season. But i am pretty sure I'm ready for whenever God sees fit to let me lean more into my home. I only hope i can be patient if it will take many more years. I'm trying to do the best i can at what i feel is important. I do well with my work, but i also value home life and I'm so glad i have an employer that sees me as a human with a home life. That's how they get my loyalty and good efforts in my work. Cause i can be done when i clock out. If i could get some healing for my body, i know i could lean into my home more. As it is, home duties take a physical effort and stamina that my job doesn't require. Anyone that reads my comment, i hope you'll pray for me and my health so i can heal and have the strength and energy and stamina to do even more in my home.

[@sharonknorr1106]

I was a SAHM for about 7 years when my kids were young, and then slowly transitioned into working outside the home. We never lived an extravagant life - no nice houses or cars or vacations, etc. Both my kids were raised in a family bed and breastfed for multiple years, we had a large garden and I cooked a lot from scratch. Today my adult children describe their lives growing up as perfect, although they eventually did have a mom and dad who worked outside the home. My career working in hospital labs was one that I loved and was valuable to my community and that did not diminish my devotion to my family. So I would say to all those out there who cannot or do not want to stay home all the time, for whatever reason (and there are many valid ones) to let go of the guilt and make the very most of the life you have now. If it's not what you want or you feel called to, then work on that and perhaps is it time for a big shift, but also lean into the joy that already can exist in many aspects of your life. But as Jill mentioned, whatever you do, it is not about proving your worth to anyone else through your job status or income or fame or stuff you accumulate. You are worthy already and that is something that we all need to slow down sometimes and realize and embrace.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I’m praying for you momma. I pray God opens some doors to allow you to steward your family well while giving your body time to heal

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes!! Love this, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@ChickadeeMountainHomestead]

Thank you Jill that was beautiful!! I agree 💯 a lot of us are feeling that feeling of that slower paced life and being with the ones we love. Thankful for our Yawah that shows us the way and helps guide us to make the right decisions. You are a beautiful soul Jill, and I appreciate you. ❤️

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Diane-sx8mf]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL video and esp the MESSAGE!!! Glory be to God 🙌🏻🙏🏻🍑

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@melissasekely5107]

I’m 2 days late to watch this and it just so happened this is the day I needed to see it❤ I visited my mom in the hospital she’s catatonic and going to get shock therapy to see if it’ll help then I just came home and went into my garden then cooked dinner and back to gardening and finally sat down to fold laundry and turned this on and I want to thank you for this video! I really needed it today!! ❤ I’m going to have to not work 5 days a week because I have to help my mom out of the situation she’s in right now it’s not just the fact that she’s sick it’s a whole other problem with my uncle taking advantage of this whole situation and we just need some prayers please!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Oh I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers are heading your way

[@nicolephillips9991]

Excited to see more baking and cooking videos! Enjoy your shift and time with your family

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Thank you! Will do!