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You're a hell of a woman Yvonne. Thank you for sharing this because YES all your regular viewers were/are concerned about you and your health. I'm sure everyone of us have added you in our daily prayers. Thanks for sharing all that you do on this channel and your other channel. I love them both and look forward to each and every post. Take care!

Oh my gosh! Thanks so much for your update on your health status. It does help to talk about this kind of thing, so thank you for your openness. We have grown to care about you and your hubby, you are both great folks. Do what you can, and you don't have to explain why some things may be left undone. You are loved. That's all!🥰

As a nurse I’m familiar with Anti phospholipid Antibody Syndrome, but also was tested for it myself, my issue turned out to be something else. You are a fighter and you will do well. Like any chronic illness it takes time and work to get a handle on it. Take care of yourself

Yvonne…thank you for letting us in on your health struggles! We have been concerned! I so look forward to your videos on both channels. You and Chris will be in my prayers!

Because you are such a blessing to me, and everyone too, I know you too will be blessed. Hang in there…thank you for all you do. I love your channel!

Hi there, Yvonne and Chris! Your house is starting to look more like a home and all of your hard work really does pay off. As far as having to reduce the amount of Vitamin K you intake per day and having that translate to your PT/INR levels can take a while. Remember... there are so many other salads out there to eat other than a bowl of lettuce. Even if you let yourself eat a green salad, make sure that you put a bunch of other veggies, dried fruit, croutons, etc... Most of all, please take care of yourself...we love you! 🥰🤗🙏

I bet your hubby could build an awesome catio for your cats.

My husband has stage 4 cancer. His last 4treatments were $500,000. Thank God for Medicare.

I was not curious, I was worried. Good to see you feeling better. And yes Chris is an angel.

Yvonne, thank you for sharing your personal journey. I know most of us were very worried about you! Look into carnivore, I had an auto immune disease and cured myself. I’m also a salad lover, but did strictly carnivore until I was heeled, then slower reintroduced foods (mostly vegetables). I guess you could say I’m more of a Whole Foods eater now, no processed foods, that’s what kills me, or my body! Praying for you ❤

Thank you for the health update. Stay positive! I love watching both of your channels and wait each night for the notifications. You and Chris are such down-to- earth people that it is very enjoyable to see the interactions. Stay just the way you are.

Yvonne, thank you for sharing your health issues. I am praying for you and Chris.God will get you through this. He is good all the time! You are a very strong woman and we all are praying faithfully for you. ❤️🙏🙏🙏

As a nurse for over 30 years and the victim of an autoimmune disease, my prayers are with you. Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out the right recipe to deal with it, rather it be diet, medication, etc. But, there is a way and we all keep looking for it. You will do well. You are a kind, compassionate person. Love and prayers to both you and Chris.

Praying for you. I went through breast cancer, chemo and radiation in 2019 and God was gracious to me and I am blessed to be 5 years cancer free. Anxiety over it absolutely won’t help so you have the right idea. Keep praying and stay positive doing what you love.

Hey! I also have APS! Lifer on warfarin now. I was diagnosed in 2001 after the loss of our baby daughter. I have 4 kiddos, 2 without problems and a rainbow baby after a loss. It took a while to get my INR under control but I've been pretty stable for about 10 years. You'll get there! Love watching your makeover adventures. Hang in there!

You’re in my prayers, nothing is impossible for God! Because I am now cancer free. So keep the faith it’s all in God’s hands.

Your decorating ability is amazing. You are amazing. You are always in my prayers!

Love how you decorated the different areas. The door looks much better and the grey around the bottom of the house looks great.

You have so much going on and yet we always see your beautiful smiling face. Everything is gonna be alright. Thank you for sharing. 😊

Inspiration is the word of the day. Be well and take good care.

To some of us who have been with you forever, you feel like family! Thank you so much for sharing your health journey with all of us.

Yvonne, That big rusty, crusty butterfly is to die for! I love all your beautiful flowers💖

You guys have done so much to your home & garage/barn spaces. Not to mention all the landscaping. The previous owners would think they were at the wrong house. You can tell you are truly at home now. Beautiful

Thanks Yvonne for the update. By no means are you being a downer. We all care about you and want the best for you. Please take care of yourself. Hope Chris will be able to be home full time with you soon. Thank God you have insurance. Your home is beautiful. I love the ferns on the front porch. Your flowers are gorgeous. I love that you share Tater and Peaches with us. They are so adorable. ❤❤❤

I just love you Yvonne! You are such a lovely person. Thank you for sharing with us. I can identify. I also have a chronic illness. One day at a time sweetie. We are so fortunate to know you. God bless you and your great husband.

Wishing you great health. Thank you for your update ❤. No downer. We just care. Honestly said Yvonne 🫂💪🏽❤️

Just keep pushing through. I was a nurse until my second bout of cancer. That's what I always told my patients. Keep your mind strong and positive. Your body will follow. ✝️🍀❤️

Love everything you do! The outside is as beautiful as the inside! Prayers for good health! Take care and know people care about you!❤

Oh darn!! I forgot to tell you how beautiful each of your outdoor spaces look. You have a great eye and put everything together so beautifully. And Chris is so talented as well! ❤

Praying with you on your journey. Thank you for opening up about what you are going through. We love y'all. All safe in Texas! Abby

Glad you are staying positive and pushing through your struggles. You seem to be navigating this latest"speed bump" very courageously. Stay strong. God bless! P.S. - the outdoor decor is so lovely!!

Thanks for the update. Take care of yourself first and foremost. I am loving watching the videos of your house projects!!! Decorating your different outdoor spaces, updating your porch, and all of the Rusty crusty stuff!’n. Wow! Never boring or downer just life!!!

God bless you Yvonne! I have loved your channel forever. I am a pharmacist and can understand what the shots must be like. Thank you for sharing. Please know your community is here and loves and supports YOU!

Please don't feel like you are being a Debbie Downer! Thank you for sharing your story because we are all worried about you. You have such a positive attitude and you are strong. Prayers to you and know that your are loved.

Just take care of yourself. We will always be here for you and Chris.❤❤❤.love both of your channels

You and your husband have done such a very beautiful job. Everything looks so lovely ❤

Yes we have been concerned about you! You and Chris have a BEAUTIFUL HOME, love the way you fix the outside with all your rusty crusty fines! The front door looks nice black! Your cats are so cute! God Bless You All !!

Thanks for sharing, it makes it easier to pray for your needs. God's got this

There is no telling how many you will inspire by sharing this new journey. I am one, so thank you! Love how you talk about God wink moments. I have just begun a search for a diagnosis with a hematologist. Praying for you and family.

Thank you for your candid sharing. 🙏 prayers to you both. We do love you.

Blessings to both of you. You will work through this. Keep smiling. Hugs.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Front porch and door look amazing! The flower pots are a riot of beautiful color. *FYI: Flags must be hung with field of stars on the top left. "Flag Hanging Etiquette When hung on a window, wall, or door, the union should always be on the viewer's left or the flag's own right."*

Prayers for you in this health challenge, it's a lot to handle and appreciate you sharing so we call all send prayers and good thoughts your way. Blessings!!

Sending Prayers to you for Gods ❤️‍🩹 healing!

Bless you and Chris, thank you for telling your story, for me and probably a lot of your followers it not so much curiosity it's how much we worry about you! We care❤

Bless you and Chris! You are not a Debbie downer by any means. You are speaking from your heart and I appreciate your honesty and sharing your health journey with us. You are definitely a warrior and will get through this. Love you both and enjoy both of your channels immensely!❤❤ Take care!

My husband and I have had to buy our own insurance for years. Yes it is very expensive but our does cover almost everything. We are just blessed to be able to pay for our insurance. Prayers of healing. Glad I am not afraid of needles or shots as I have had to have many.

You have a beautiful home and I love both your channels. I wish both you and Chris the best of health. Just a little reminder of the Precious Frog which also means Forever Rely On God. God Bless you both and looking forward to your next video.

Your porch looks so nice with your changes. With your positive attitude, you will get through this health crisis. You have Chris, and that is a big plus. Sending good thoughts to you both.

Awe, the outside looks so good! Boy, it looks so different from when you moved in. You guys really work so hard. And it shows! Love it.Hope you feel better.

Yvonne, prayers for healing & control of your auto immune disease. I too have autoimmune issues with Wegener’s disease, monitored by bloodwork 😢. Love your videos and treasure hunting!🥰❤️🙏🙏🙏

The door looks so much better with the white painted. I love the flag between the doors and the wagon.you did an excellent job on decorating a “long” house. I will be praying for you that you can get those numbers up quickly. Sorry you are going through this.🥰

You are so BRAVE !! God bless you

WOW !!! I never realized that your house is located on such a busy road.😮

Prayers going up for you. I love your channel. I feel like we are all good friends and friends are there for each other. 🙏🏻💕

Thank you for sharing your house and your medical issues. I will be adding you to my prayer list.

Yvonne thank you for being so transparent with your medical stuff. We all love ya friend. You have taught me so much about painting and creating projects. Heck I picked up a small candle holder in the trash today. Hang in there you are loved.

Thank you for explaining your health to us!! We love you!!!!❤❤

I was worried about you and I thank you for letting us hear your story. I went from doing great to being a really sick diabetic in my 40's. I am 66 now and finally got my best A1c report 6 months ago. All the meds, the monitoring, the doctor visits, like you said, what we are given, it's so hard some days. But we just get through it and the Lord watches over us! Prayers for blessings over you and wonderful Chris, and for your numbers to improve!! Life goes on, so let's have some fun! Texas Deb ❤

Yvonne praying for your health and thank you for sharing your journey, you are in my prayers!

*Yvonne, thank you for sharing your lovely porch and outdoor makeovers with us. Your flowers and plants are doing so well❣️ Your rusty crusty elements, flowers, your door mats and ferns make your home so very welcoming❣️ The new lights are excellent; it's great Chris has the knowledge to install those for you. The black door looks better. So good to see Tater 🐈‍⬛ and Peach‼️🐈 Maybe Chris could make a "catio" for them off of the studio so you aren't air conditioning the great outdoors⁉️ Hahahaha. 🤣* *Thank you for sharing your health journey with us. As a member of your RU-vid family and a customer of yours for many years, I was very concerned for you, as I consider you a member of my family, and I love you, Chris, Zoe and Alex. ❤ It can make you feel blindsided when you have been (to your knowledge) healthy your whole life and then find out you have a congenital condition. 😔 That also happened to me! When I was 64, I found out I had a bad heart valve from birth. The doctor said it wasn't discovered until then because of the massive amount of fruits and vegetables I ate every day‼️ They saved my life❣️ I wouldn't be surprised if your healthy diet kept your ASP dormant all of those years, too! It's very frustrating, Yvonne. I definitely understand.❤ You are in my continued prayers, my sweet Sister-in-Christ❣️☝️💜🕊 ✝️ Sending big hugs 🫂 and HUGE THANKS TO CHRIS for the loving care he gives you❣️❤️🤍🖤*

Take care of yourself. I love veggies also, even Brussels sprouts

Bless your heart Yvonne. Prayers always for your continued healing ❤️‍🩹 and just know that you are admired and supported. ❤🤗🙏🏻

Great job I love all the old things you have. Your flowers are really full and pretty😎👍❤️❤️❤️

Thank you SO much, Yvonne, for sharing your personal health journey with us. I so look forward to both your channels, and have really come to appreciate you and Chris’ work ethics, relationship and tastes. I will continue to send you healing thoughts and wishes. I am so glad you have a partner that is helping you cope with the daily shots, and (obviously) giving you support. P.S. I am SO glad you painted the rim of the outdoor light. I would have insisted on painting the ring … black too.!

Thank you for sharing, many of us have been worried. Praying all gets straightened out with God’s help and Chris will be able to come home and you can fulfill your dreams! Love all of your inspiration. Gods blessings to your family

Yvonne, thanks for sharing. I enjoy your work so much. You are an inspiration for creative types but also an inspiration for those who may be struggling with similar health issues. Stay positive.

Yvonne, I’ve always admired your collections and the way you decorate and stage with them. And now, I LOVE the way you’ve decorated all your outdoor spaces! I love the rust and the terra cotta and flowers and all that you call “junk.” Such creativity, talent, great hair and you’re beautiful on top of it!!! And Chris - is there anything he can’t do or won’t do for you? You’re blessed to have one another. God bless you both. Praying for you both to be well. Please take good care of yourselves!

Sorry to hear you are having health problems. Prayers for all to be straightened out and for you to be healthy.

Your gardens are so beautiful! Tater and Peach are cuties! I’m a RN and I’m so glad you are on the right track with your health.

Yvonne. Thank you for sharing your health journey. Praying that you can manage this without shots!

Love your positive outlook. It is somewhat difficult to wrap your mind around auto immune conditions especially when they just "knock you out" from no where! You've got this Yvonne & Chris. Getting back to the things you love while adjusting to new medical treatments will help you feel better faster. Thank you for your bravery.❤❤❤

It all looks great, love all your vignettes. Flowers are looking so pretty and healthy. Wonderful job!

You are so strong and brave facing this setback with a good man for support. I agree with the attitude that any day that you can get out of bed and put your feet on the floor is a good day. I was happy to see that you are taking the time to do relaxing tasks like taking the time to stop and smell the flowers (and water them too).😊 Take care of yourself❤

I'm glad you know your diagnosis. Continued prayers. You are a beacon of light and hope! I so enjoy both of your channels!

Thank you for sharing and. You have such a positive attitude.always enjoy you programs .❤️🙏🙏

Prayers that you don't have to take shots for very much longer! I'm with you, I hate them also!! Feel better! Love your front yard!

Hugs to you ❤️thanks for sharing love the porch …………🤟

I liked the white frame around the window to match the railings

Love watching your content. You are such a real person true to yourself. Stay strong!

I’m a nurse for the last 36 years and love creating with you in fact am hoping to retire and make my crafting become my new job. Anyway just wanted to let you know you’re in my prayers. To make it easier just tell people you have an auto immune disorder that causes abnormal clotting. Once your INR becomes therapeutic be careful of bumps and cuts as you will have a tendency to bleed more. If you ever end up with bleeding always let people know you’re on blood thinners and adjust your life with that in mind. Your numbers will come and you will get off the shots. Be strong and thank you for sharing

Front porch makeover is beautiful as are all your flowers!! Love the new collections along the shop.

Your home is absolutely fabulous ! Love your style !

The porch cleaned up so nicely. The gray foundation actually sets off the black door without being a stark contrast. Your welcome mat and lights are nice touches.

Thanks for sharing with us about your health. God has you in the palm of His hand. It's good to see your outdoor projects and garden areas. I struggle with my health also, and seeing you work through your health issues gives me hope that maybe some day soon I'll get my own projects done.

We love both of you and am praying for complete healing of all you are going through

Your front porch area looks great. I'm so glad you found out what was causing your health issues and can work forward to feeling better. Great video

Everything looks absolutely beautiful! You and your family are in my prayers always! God bless you wonderful lady!! ♥️

To mark all the outlets and lights in our fuse box, yes fuse box I used my hairdryer. I could hear when it came on. Thanks for all your videos.

It so wonderful you have great support people.

Safety first for the Kitty!!!!!!

God made bodies so fascinating, each with its own unique characteristics! My Daddy was on Coumadin, then other meds because of the Coumadin…. But his levels weren’t reacting and yup! He and Marie ate out of their garden! 😂 Who knew healthy was unhealthy!!!! I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism, levels were scary low, which caused my laziness, no weight issues for a hint of problem, but there you go…. Re-learning ❤ you and Chris are always in my thoughts and prayers ❤ hoping your daughter is healing too

I have 2 autoimmune diseases also, autoimmune hepatitis and Celiac disease, diagnosed at age 50. I had to change my diet also and on meds for the rest of my life. You'll get through it!

Your porch came out beautifully. Love your rusty crusty garden. The outhouse is the best. I wish you all the best with your health journey.

Love the way the front porch turned out and the vignettes along the garage - everything looks great! I have a lot of autoimmune conditions and hashimotos, one of them. I can’t imagine having to give myself shots in your stomach! Bless your heart, I feel for you! 🙏

❤ THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US.....WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND WE WANT TO PRAY FOR YOUR HEALTH TO REGULATE ITSELF....GOD IS GOOD AND HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH.....TAKE CARE ❤

Yvonne we love you, take good care of yourself! Your rusty crusty treasures look fantastic at your home. I love yard decor anyways. You and Chris have the midas touch!!

I'm glad you chose that flag....I like it best...

Everything looks beautiful!!!

The outside looks awesome. Coming together beautifully. Please take care of you!🙏