I loved everything about this video. The vulnerability, strangers stumbling on you recording, the beauty of the botanical gardens, your creativity.. all so cool! Jesus can make beautiful things from even failures. Look at Samson, David and other heroes of faith and from Jesus' genealogy. All of them are people flawed and riddled with mistakes. But, God is gracious and loves us soooo much. Keep at it Jamie!
Jamie when you're having your outings with your daughters, it all looks so adventurous, that you would never tell that you weren't feeling well the majority of the time. Your sacrifice for your girls is plausible 👏🏼❤ You have done soooo well as a father with them. Such sweet memories they'll thank you & love you for a lifetime. ❤💯💪🏽
Take it slow in getting back out there. There is a lot more caution needed especially having gotten your heartbroken and being a parent. They need to always protect your children and your heart don’t take that lightly. You deserve to be happy and when it’s the righttime you’ll know.
Divorce has negative effects that can last a long time for some. I was divorced in 2006 and have not dated anyone every since, because I went through such a rotten time, that I have so many trust issues and just found being on my own to be the best thing for me. However, I hope that eventually you will be able to find someone whom you can trust and just get along with. You have a bright future ahead of you, and there's always time. Best wishes.
So relatable, may sound really deep but it is in my time of crisis my relationship with God grew. There’s something about seeing the things you wanted most fall apart. It changes your focus and if managed correctly, you automatically desire something more than just what is earthly. God is eternal and unchanging the things we can see, feel and desire here isn’t. 🙏🏾
This is very true. I had a really enlightening moment last year. A good friend wanted me to be inspired and she not only bought me a ticket to Tony Robbins but flew me up to the conference as well. To this day I’m so grateful. I went there looking for inspiration around business and to reignite my desire to build wealth again…but instead just kept focusing on what means most to me and that’s the kids and being the best dad I can be to them. I’ve had money, I’ve had a huge house, I’ve had a Porsche. I liked all that stuff. But it didn’t bring me love the way that God and my family can. Losing a lot of the material things I loved sucked, but it definitely humbled me to the point where it made me realize 100% what’s most important to me. T.D Jakes calls it the crushing season
Thank you 🙏 my skin has improved a lot since I had the laser treatment for my rosacea. I still have another 2 sessions to go but I have noticed a big change in how red my face is so far 😃 I hope you’re having a great day and thanks for the kind comments
This video is very refreshing. Thank you for being open and honest. Also, thank you for loving on the girls like you do and for loving your Mom and Dad like you do.
A family member went through a lot until she was diagnosed with Lupus. Still have problems, but at least she knows how to treat it. Autoimmune diseases are the most difficult.
Appreciate your honest answers Jamie. Catfishing on dating apps and social media as a whole is just so frustrating and definitely puts one off to communicate with anyone online. You will meet your soulmate again one day.
oh jamie 😢 please don’t feel bad about being sick. you can’t help it! you don’t let anyone down when you take time to make yourself better so you can be the best father / son / friend! you make me feel so grateful for my health when you spoke of how you feel when you’re well. we truly do see things from our own worldview, and i’m appreciative that you altered mine when you shared yours. you’re the best father, and you’re looking so healthy!!!
Jaimy please get into filming houses or travel vlogs or documentary. I can totally imagine that and this video is giving that vibe. And I’m truly happy you went back to your first love, which is God.
I just love watching you grow from strength to strength. We literally have a front row seat to Gods show. Your story will bless and give courage to many.
Really lovely scenery you chose to answer questions! I love how you prioritize your daughters Jamie! It reminds me a lot of the way my dad was with my siblings and me when we were children. That’s a blessing…really special!!!
Hey Jamie have you thought about making a professional instagram showcasing all your photography work, shots of your wedding photos, your own personal pictures. Also video editing classes online and e-books on editing pictures people would actually pay!!! You’re amazing at your work, anyone that sees the quality of your RU-vid video will be impressed!
Omg . I also have an auto immune disease. And for years I was going to the doc and no doc could ever figure it out . This is insane about you talking about this because I experience everything you just said and I was hospitalized and they still didn’t know what was wrong after thousands of test and finally I was diagnosed with Lupus . And I go through the exact same thing you mentioned. It’s a day by day challenge because when I feel good it’s great, but when I don’t , it’s really bad . Sorry to hear , I wish i could give you advice , but I have been going through the exact same thing for years . Lost jobs opportunities because of it . God Bless!
Thanks for sharing, Jamie😊😊 It's soo nice to have videos like that to watch later down the road with the kids. It sucks that weddings can be so beautiful, and the divorce is just full of pain and stress.😬🤔
Really great suggestions about rating and fake reviews of products to get brands to notice you. Also, the part about community building is right on! Excellent advice!
Beautiful, on every level to witness your ever evolving opening to us. It's really something and so appreciated..especially on RU-vid where so much is a bunch of bologna. Have you ever thought about becoming a chaplain and as part of your work incorporating music, video, and images. The world needs creativity as a means to communicate spiritually uplifting themes as it can speak without being....dare I say, preachy. And, that was an especially creative and beautiful way to format a question and answer vlog. Your work speaks so powerfully to your creative capabilities. Really, it is your calling card and should have many knocking on your door for your professional services. Best to you Jamie and blessings.
Jamie what an incredible man you are! So resilient, so humble & kind, even through everything you've been through. I'm praying that your next wife is one for life! Also that she's truly worthy of you. Praying for improvement of your health & that you'll get the answers that you need. Wishing you and your family all the best this year, God Bless you all🙏🏾✨ P.S. my relationship with God has blossomed through my separation as well. I think it's because He also warns us not to be unequally yoked. So when we walk away from a person who doesn't want to live life according to His will, he's actually more pleased with us. He will protect us and uplift us through those turbulent times. I hope this helps. Much love from South Carolina, USA
Thank you for this comment. I really appreciate your kind words 🙏 And while I’m sorry to hear you’ve gone through a separation as well, I’m glad to hear that it’s brought you closer to God too. You’re on the money with the part about being equally yolked. I believe this as well. It’s one of the things that really stood out to me when I was buried in books on marriage all those years ago. The importance of a couple being centered in something because without something centering them ( for me this is God but for others it can be something else ) they’re often walking in different directions that pull them further apart, especially through the hard times. Having a common belief that’s not just believed in, but practiced as well to center you through both the good and bad times is so important and when I look back, the fact that God wasn’t present in my previous marriage was a big detriment to it. If I ever get married again, being equally yolked with my wife is something that’s important to me and it’s also why it’s important to me to be working on the things about myself that I’m hoping to find in somebody else as well.
@@JamiePerkins Omg i'm so happy this comment touched you! My sentiments exactly about working on myself before attracting another partner. I think it's so important we present a healed version of ourselves before we bring someone new into our world, as well. Wishing you all the very Best. Praying you & the girls have a blessed and beautiful week ahead😁✨
Beautiful shot video, I love how you kept in all the footage that a lot of people would normally edit out! May God bless you with the desires of your heart Jamie 🙏🏾
Thank you 😃 yeah I thought it was funny so I decided to leave it in. There was a few others that I left out and in retrospect I should have kept them all in. The park was a lot busier than I anticipated which made it a bit of a challenge to film
Great vlog. 12 year's plus watching and appreciating your content. Well, most things. I didn't know you never had a patron! 😮 I did love the gorgeous back ground. So you need to go to India and do a tourist vlogs. Even come to Perth and show its beauty. I believe tourist vlogs are it.
Thank you, it means a lot that you’ve stuck around for so long. Thank you so much 🙏 and I LOVE making travel content. There was a time I wanted so badly to carve out a place for myself in the travel niche. Outside of doing fun stuff with the kids, it’s the type of videos I enjoy making the most. But it’s probably the hardest industry to actually make a profit out of. When I was getting big views on youtube I used to get paid for every trip I did, but as a smaller creator it’s hard to get companies to see the financial value in paying for me to fly places and if I cover the costs myself I end up losing money instead of making it. Then there’s also the obstacle of juggling my parenting time with travel time which is why I haven’t been overseas since my trip to Greece all those years ago. I realized it wasn’t a good look to be traveling a lot while trying to show I could be a very present and consistent dad. Hopefully I’ll get to do some more cool travel content in the future though just for fun 😃
@JamiePerkins I do understand, though can you do us a favour and try with Melbourne. Example. Melbourne city Mall. The streets what to see and where to go. If I'm wrong I'll get you a frozen coke. I know these a market. It would have been good if you spoke another language. A billion Indians add a few more million to your subs. You can do this. I believe in you.
I'm not religious but find it a beautiful thing when people have faith that helps them through dark times. I honestly envy it in a way, as I imagine it's helpful to believe in something bigger. Thank you for sharing❤
All you said is true. Thank you for sharing always without saying cause this is so helpful, useful and many people are learning a lot. Not just accepting or doing whatever they’re saying/commenting on the channel. You have answered questions we would love to hear no worries of not finishing them all. Blessings to you the children with their grandparents as well . ❤❤❤❤❤
This was an amazing video @JamiePerkins, so honest, and genuine! Thank you as always for sharing your story and tour journey. It has been really nice getting reacquainted with tou as a creator and enlightening seeing you in a new light. From one human to another human...you're killin it - even on days when it doesn't look or feel that way. Praying that God continues to bless you as you draw nearer to Him. Love from CLE, USA!
😊 Hi Jamie, I think you're a beautiful soul. There are good people in this world and I truly believe you are one of them. Always keep your head up. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Someone who dates exactly the same as me it’s refreshing to know there are ppl out there who need real connection off the bat and don’t chat to multiple ppl at a time it feels like so many ppl are like that these days.
Thank you Jamie for sharing. I didn't submit any questions but all the things you talked about are things I have wondered about. Just stay strong and keep moving forward. The girls and your parents are well and I know that's a comfort and peace of mind for you. I believe you will find a partner and be happy. You were raised by loving parents and I think they instilled the type of values that makes relationships strong!♥
Completely understand what you are saying about autoimmune illnesses. I have been diagnosed with CFS/ME, but think it is a catchall. I think in the future, people who are diagnosed with CFS/ME with be subdivided into a number of other illnesses.
Hey Loved One! Thank you for sharing with us! I enjoyed learning more about you! So glad to hear that you are getting closer to God, because He is always going to be the foundation that you need for life, for everything! Continue drawing closer to Him; your life will be so much better with God! God's love and blessings always!! 🙏💞
Thanks for responding it’s hard taking care of small kids I did have fun doing it but I also wanted to date so I had them full time, actually I had my son live with his dad and my daughter with me . But I should not have done that and it bothers me a lot so your doing the right thing half custody
God's Blessings to Jamie and Family! I truly appreciate your transparency and humbleness. Thank you so much for sharing and the info is very helpful 😊 May God continue to be the reason for every season . Welove you to life ❤ ✨️
I loved this video🙏❤️I watched u since u had one babby 🙏my son can relate to u he has the same sickness🙏🙌🫶❤️it’s only prayer that can help u in the gloomy days keep on doing the good job of telling your story
Thank you Jamie, all with come with time, heal thy self first, put you heart and soul out to the God and the Universe. You will be blessed with abundance and happiness, healing in your life.
I enjoyed the video and the music thanks for sharing, Jamie take one day at time my opinion the girls need your attention right now because the girls are still very young 💜💜💙 15:00
Invisible illnesses are real. You never know what another person is going through. I also feel guilty when I'm not able to do the things I want or need to do. Chronic illness and disability suck.
Have you ever looked into it maybe being a dental issue? My dentist discovered that I had an old root canal that had gotten reinfected that was making me sick. He said dental issues can cause a weakened immune system, and cause you to easily get sick. Maybe worth a look as well. I didn't even know that something like that could happen. But teeth issues cause health issues.
Hi Jamie I loved this Q&A Video! TFS! Are you unable to make money from your RU-vid videos…? Trying to figure out one of the questions that you answered.
I can technically make money from them, but these days I don’t make much from them and I can only make one original family video a week which blocks me from being consistent enough on any of my platforms to really grow and make a real living from it like I used to. It would be different if I was one of those creators who’s popular enough that I can just make one video a week and it gets enough views to really carry me. But I’m not that lucky. There’s very few who are.
I truly believe that in our lowest times is often when we realise how much we need God to get through those awful times and he can use any situation to bring us back to him, even if it is something that he doesn’t want us to go through, but we live in a sinful world and God knows that these things happen, but he can still use the situations to bring us close to him and carries through those things and to remind us that he is with us, that he loves us.
Funnily enough I very rarely watch youtube. After doing it for a job for so long, watching it kind of feels like work so I struggle to relax while watching a video. Instead I’m constantly analyzing the videos as I watch them. The only creator I find myself watching every video they put out these days is still Casey Neistat but he doesn’t put videos out very often anymore
It is interesting you were reading marriage help books the last year of marriage and going to church, and Nikki is also Christian, and that didn't save the marriage.
