He Quit His Job to Homestead, then LOST IT ALL 

This touches my heart, as in my heart I desperately want to homestead, and yet I am a fulltime caregiver for my mother with alzheimers. I've moved into her home to keep her in the only environment she remembers... soooo I tilled up most of her lawn... I have a garden plans, seeds are sprouting, and I have 4 rabbits coming in 2 days... GOD IS GOOD!

I was an officer for twenty years with the Feds and I also had that awakening turned my notice in relinquished my firearm and bought a homestead in Tennessee. I know exactly what he was feeling and I'm at that 1 1/2 year mark. Boy this one made me cry....

The guts it takes to come back from something like that.....what an inspiration!

I loved this recap of Dan’s story. I’m sure it wasn't easy to share, but he did an excellent job. I appreciate Dan’s humble spirit and the dignity that he wears so well.

Wow...... I myself spent years in school studying Criminal Law. Graduated, made relationships in the community, built a family. Then did a 180, and live in Oregon raising/growing my food. Thank you for your story.

he has his help mate. what a blessing.

This is a dad I would be proud to have.

Makes sense. The woman he divorced wasn't happy farming. Not everyone is cut out for that life. Glad he bounced back!!

Thank you so much for this upload, and thanks to Dan for having the bravery to share his story. I also am a Father, who built a life for his family only for my Fiancee to disappear with my child one day to another state. There truly aren't words to describe the pain. I'm still searching for what my purpose is going forward, it's been since June 4, 2018. I'll never forget the day I came home to an empty house. These videos help though, they help a lot.

Cute little boy! "I'm really glad to have my dad home. I love him!!"

It was sad to know what Dan was going through, but exciting to see him meet a beautiful lady that kindled a fire within him!

What a precious young man. This story started out sad and my eyes were full of tears, but to see the joy in his soul now is beyond exciting and inspiring! His life has had so many starts and stops, but in finding out who he really IS, and getting back into his faith, his true interests, besides just being a father, he's found true happiness that he was meant for all along! Thank you Justin for his story!

Well done dude. Know that place. Respect from Africa 🇿🇦

Waw this is the story that I will keep for life. How to get back on my feet when I get knocked down. It’s awesome

"Who am I" the great question.

Incredible story. It takes a lot of courage to tell when things don't turn out like you planned. The feeling of failure can be monumental. It's nice to see that he found himself and picked up the pieces & rebuilt his life. Thank you for sharing.

Glad to hear Dan is back on his feet! -Mike

The level of honesty and openness is refreshing blessings to your farming rebirth! Another great story!

This is such a powerful story! I am so glad that Justin has allowed Dan to share it. I don't know where I heard this saying before but, " When you are trying to plan your life, life plans you." I think that this is really true when you experience setbacks, disappointments, and grief in your life. This vlog is sooo important! It shows that if you keep the faith and persevere, your life can change drastically. This lesson is not only applicable to homesteading, but life in general. I am so happy that everything has turned around in such a wonderful way. Thank you for sharing your stories.

This is a huge commitment on his part - such a strong, moving story

What an amazing story. This young man had the drive to make his dream homestead only to have heartbreak bring a stop to it. I think we have to wallow in our self pity so when things start to turn around, we appreciate life more. And to concentrate on his faith played a large part in reclaiming the life he had always dreamed of having. And to be able to share his life and ambitions with someone makes it all the more complete. Thank you Dan, for sharing your story. Blessings!

The best video you have uploaded in a very long time. Thank you Dan for being so honest. Justin is right when he says it happens all over the world. Feel your pain bud. Very much enjoyed your honesty

Hello Justin! U and Dan not only look like u could be brothers, but y’all talk so much alike. I’m glad his life is picking back up, and n the homestead life, more so, that he found someone who is encouraging him to do so. Thank u

So glad things worked out for him I am sorry for his relationship ending with his wife. Sad for him and his son. All the best !

God Bless Dan, he seems like a great person.

That is so cool his sheep just chase after him. So sorry for the challenges you have had to face.

WOW............ am only at the beginning of the video - but listening to this man makes me remember how hard the decision was for us......

My husband has been in law enforcement for about 20 years. I have a strong desire to homestead and he agrees we should. I think getting started is the hardest part. We are trying to take steps to learn how to grow food, preserve food, and care for animals. We live on half an acre inside city limits, so we are limited. Do you have any tips for finding land? That seems to be our next step.

I honestly think this was a wonderful story of how allot of people are feeling when they feel they have lost everything and not have any hope left to get back in their feet and start over again. I have watched your channel for a long time and also Dans as well. But sharing his story has really touched my heart. I would watch his channel and my mind e would wonder i wonder what happen that got him to being a single dad to having to start all back over. And having this story brought into perspective has really made me appreciate how he has the courage to start over and not give up. Thank you Justin for this.

Wow. This man knows! Hope everything works out for him. Good man.

What a amazing man! God had a plan for him!

What a journey ,,in this story ,,but this man is lucky to know someone like you Mr.justin coz you are a real man ,,and you will understand every part in his story ,،he is a good father and his new lady is lucky also to know him and help him in his homestead ,,i wish him the best ,,thanks justin for giving us just a wonderful,inspirational story🙏🖐️

What a roller coaster journey! Dan, I'm so glad you've come through the worst of your grief and are finding your footing again. I'll definitely check out your channel. Can't wait to see what comes next. Blessings to you.

From top to going toward down and then levelling up requires a lot of courage and bearing the pain.

Thanks for sharing, friends. A good reminder to me as well to make sure I’m investing in my human relationships more than my animal relationships, because I can get distracted.

Thanks for sharing your story, Dan. I'm thankful for you, and I'm so glad for the renewed hope you have!

What an amazing story. Love seeing the smile on your face as you’re talking about your now life🥰👏👍

Was the homesteading the cause of the marriage breakdown? I am in Australia and find it hard to find a girl interested in life on the land.

Justin please help this guy God will help you back..

WOW , that`s such a wonderful story. Heartbreaking and then happiness . Thank you for sharing

Sorry for him and the kid to went through a divorce, that is hard for all those who are involved.,., I hope one day they get cured from the suffering and have a full life again., . ohwwww dance lessons I had that when I was 13 years young , lol., the cure for pain is love and he found it again amazing back on his feet again , emotional.

Wow. What a great story. Thank you for sharing. Love the story. Love the channel.

Very well done mixing the story and working chores too. I'm so glad that you (Dan) did this and explained how you healed over time and what you did to get there.

Good on you Dan! So glad that you found your way again, it's not always easy but my my it's worth the pain and suffering; I also took a chance moving to the countryside from Melbourne in Australia, it was hard and now I just love it!

Beautiful story.

He just wasn't married to the right woman. He had to find his soulmate. She helps him and supports him. Both have to want the dream. It's ok for the man to think that he needs to provide for the family, but God gave Adam eve to walk beside him. It is up to both the man and the woman to provide, survive and live the best life.

Thanks Dan for sharing your story. It gave me much to think about in regards to struggles, not giving up, and over coming.

Such a great heartfelt life history!. I am so amazed! Thank you!

Wow what a change in you and your family's life. I sure am proud of this big step. I can see in your eyes while you talk about it ,Dan. Growing your own food is so rewarding in the soul and heart,beside the stomach. I enjoy the feeling of taking an empty plate to the garden and walkin out with a full plate of yum. Even a quick snack of kale or a tomato .I always call it God's gifts . A good smile' sunshine and waves of rain..makes it worth getting the hands dirty and your back sore. I did get dads old tiller fixed, so the gardens bigger and i took old used windows to make a greenhouse. growing the mind along with greens....lol I feel you sound like a detective that would have figured out April Tinsley,s killers as soon as she was found, from one kind of water to another. Was a tough Easter for the ones who knows . Stay strong in your homestead love the land and be safe. oh and a big secret when drawing bees to pollinate..good old catnip plants.a herb that has many qualities. Bless you Dan. Bless you Justin and families

Thank you for sharing this story! I really got a out of it. I can relate in many ways. Inspirational. Justin, you and your family are true Christians. Sharing is caring. Thanks

You done good.Thanks for sharing your story Dan.

Oh whaw,😳 there are many words but which would be the correct ones,what a truly 👏 fantastic guy 👦 absolutely courageous person,really brave what a gentleman too,amazing daddy ,and homesteader he deserves so many many blessings.i don't know what to say but well done to him and wish him amazing life with his little family and homestead, I love ❤ the sheep and chickens,,brave man,many blessings.i don't know what ever to say but God has his hand 🙏 in .yes there you go,what a blessing at the end,but also its new begging s,many many best wishes for him and little fellow and new relationship for them,God bless 🙏 ❤.

I’m fascinated that there are 23,000 views to this video and no comments. Something is wrong with this picture! Justin and Dan, thank you for sharing this! Farming is very hard work...not easy and never guaranteed. Nature is capricious and life is even more so. Dan thank you for being willing to include us in your journey back to your joy! I am so excited for your new adventure!❤️ Wishing you great joy!!!

Very cool…such an honest and important story for this channel to tell.

Wonderful story, thank you for sharing

one of your best videos ever! thanks much!! love your children.

Keep it up, Dan!

Wow what an emotional journey he has been through! I’m so so happy to see he found a lovely lady who is by his side💕 I will definitely follow him on RU-vid and hope he is very successful in whatever he does! X

Thank you, Justin - and to Dan for allowing it - sharing the story. It was good to see Dan and Little Buddy again. I remember seeing them from the Great American Farm Tour time. Have seen occasional videos from the Grassfed Homestead ... actually think I watched the one when he first brought the pigs back. Take care, all. Later...

Very nice Gentleman! Thanks for the recommend! I subscribed to Dans channel! Love to y’all from Loveland, Colorado ❤️

I'm so sorry for u all may God bless u

its amazing how some of us are blind to possibility of hiring someone when not being able to go on alone..

Wow such a good story! Hope you make more of those! Real encouraging

Dan's story was very encouraging. I'm happy for him. Thank you for sharing with us.

May God blessings be with u.

A powerful story

My prayers he continues to accept help/resources/support.

So glad you got back god bless you Ben

It was so good to see this vlog again! It was one of my favorites... Well, there were many faves, especially the buffalo and wild horses vlog. Great success story! Thanks for sharing.

Great to see Dan again. Missed him.

Awesome story Justin, God bless you! 🤩👏👍👍👍💯💯💯

that was such a beautiful story

I can't possible be the first , can I ? this man's story was amazing and heart felt , the very reason I keep coming back for your family ! I will definitely check out this man and his story too. God bless you all.

Excellent video, how could anyone watch and not want to subscribe to his channel and follow his story. Great job Justin!

Wow, what a top fella and story. Thank you for sharing that 👍🏻

omg i live in new zealand and me and my kids watch your page every day please tell him his ex wife is crazy he is hot asf

Well, I didnt see the ballroom dancing thing coming LOL

wow, what a story!

Wow, amazing video! 👏

Thank you for retelling your story here, and Filling in some missing holes that I had. My hopes and prayers are with you, Dan. I have been following you since you appeared in the Rhodes world. Huggles

You have to burn over their poop to prevent the spread of Tansy thru undigested seeds.

Never look back dan. Your story is just like mine. I was 56 left a corporate job , took all my pension to pay off our farm so I could retire and home stead. 5 weeks later my wife of 38 years divorced me and I lost every thing.. It was the hardest thing I ever went through. That was 4 years ago, now I own a new farm with a growing business and just quit my job to stay home and homestead again. The one thing I learned is to NEVER get married. There all alike, its all glimmer and glory at first. But the shear fact that they can walk away because they didn't sacrifice to build it makes it to easy.

Gotta keep on, keepin’ on! 💪

Goats are good for weeds aswell

Happy for Dan

Hat game on point in the opening. Good video.

Subscribed already👍

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Justin it's Millenium Falcon. a millenial is something else.

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Y'all gonna have a..3..or, 600(?)..pound pig..who ever has that animal..it was already snippin' at yor new hand there..when he was hoppin the fence of that pig pen..sure hope yo children stay away from it..

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