Lovely Words

Lovely Words

There are many times that things in this world just woo me, and I simply must put pen to paper and write about it. This is where I wax poetic about life. Grab some coffee and see the world through my eyes as I share these lovely words. May they inspire you as they do me.
Fog covered morning just before sunrise on a farm.

Parklike

On a morning around this time two years ago, I was sitting at my kitchen table in Arkansas with my husband, Miah. I was reading or journaling or drinking coffee with my thoughts…

Up close photo of fall leaves on a tree.

Burning Week

During a different life, a million years ago, or maybe just a couple of decades, when I lived in a different world, or maybe in an apartment in a city with no chickens and no dairy cows and no gaggle of sons, I got lost.

Garden arches with plants growing up and over them.

A Night in the Garden

I sat in the garden until after dark tonight. I rarely do. Kids need dinner and baths. The laundry needs to be moved over and the kitchen needs to be cleaned up. But tonight, I stayed out and left the rest to wait.

Three boys giggling in a garden.

The Grief of Growing Up

I cried in bed this morning. I was tired, sure. Somewhere in the wee hours, a gangly ten-year-old shook me violently…

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The Urgency to Grow Food: https://youtu.be/y7V8QYzZV6c The Leaves are Green: https://youtu.be/quDQlXdgRX0 The Butcher and The Shepherd: https://youtu.be/TZNCVSt6_H0 Hey ya'll, I'm Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you'll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Join our Patreon to get early access to podcasts and other information, plus monthly LIVES with me and Miah: https://patreon.com/rootsandrefuge - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my first book, "First Time Gardener": https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Order my second book, "First Time Homesteader": https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarm - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards -Our music is by our friend Daniel Smith ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge

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What's that in your hand? (Responding to the Alarm) | DEVOTIONAL

January 25, 2023 8:40 am

******************* Hey ya'll, I'm Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm Welcome to a place that feels like home. A small farm with a big family. We hope you'll pull up a chair, grab some coffee and visit awhile. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here. ********************* WHERE TO FIND US (Some of the links here are affiliate links. If you purchase through our links we'll receive a small commission but the price remains the same - OR BETTER - for you! Be sure to check for any mentioned discount codes.) - Our Website: https://rootsandrefuge.com - Sign up for our newsletter: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-signup - Abundance+ (Grab a FREE 7-day trial): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still - Shop our Stickers & Shirts: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-shop - Order my book First Time Gardener: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ftgbook - Pre-order my newest book First Time Homesteader: https://rootsandrefuge.com/first-time-homesteader-yt - Growing Gardeners Course: https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-ggcourse - Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm - Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com - To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 - To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share - To support us through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards ********************** PRODUCTS WE LOVE - You've probably heard me talk about these things a million times, so here's where you can order them (and get a discount with my code!): - Greenstalk Vertical Gardens (Use code "ROOTS10" for $10 off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-greenstalk - Squizito Tasting Room (Use code "ROOTS" for 10% off your order): https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-squizito - ButcherBox: https://rootsandrefuge.com/butcherbox - Growers Solution: https://rootsandrefuge.com/growers-solution #rootsandrefuge #homesteading #gardening

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The Leaves are Green | DEVOTIONAL

June 27, 2022 9:40 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup NEW stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Order my book: https://amzn.to/393lzZZ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share Our PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jessicasowards

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With Him | DEVOTIONAL | Roots and Refuge Farm

September 5, 2021 11:33 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Devotional Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSAWS96hdiTgdZ_N8cinhgq6jhUS8AKfc Buy stickers from our shop: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com/shop Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arootsandrefuge/ Our website: https://www.rootsandrefuge.com Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To buy my favorite locally roasted coffee: https://bluesail.coffee/discount/JESSICASOWARDS Use code JESSICASOWARDS for 10% off! Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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These goats are my glory | DEVOTIONAL

November 3, 2020 1:12 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links!

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That's Not the Shepherd | DEVOTIONAL

March 14, 2020 10:00 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 To have a gift sent to our house from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SFA0IZHZRCOZ?ref_=wl_share ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! Our Paypal link: paypal.me/JessicaSowards

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Love of the Seedling | DEVOTIONAL

February 11, 2020 11:00 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To Send Us Something from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Become a Wholesale member with an Essential Oils Kit: https://doterra.me/RjF77gV1 To Learn More About Joining my Essential Oil Team: jessicasowardsoils@gmail.com If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards

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The Story of a Bird | DEVOTIONAL | Roots and Refuge Farm

October 9, 2019 1:35 pm

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Our identity as the resting place of God changes everything. Today I'm sharing out it. Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To Send Us Something from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Become a Wholesale member with an Essential Oils Kit: https://doterra.me/RjF77gV1 To Learn More About Joining my Essential Oil Team: jessicasowardsoils@gmail.com If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowardsWant More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To Send Us Something from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Become a Wholesale member with an Essential Oils Kit: https://doterra.me/RjF77gV1 To Learn More About Joining my Essential Oil Team: jessicasowardsoils@gmail.com If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards

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Back to the Garden | DEVOTIONAL | Roots and Refuge

August 14, 2019 11:00 am

Have you seen our new show Wilder Still yet? If you haven't, head over and sign up for Abundance Plus to see all our episodes - you get a FREE seven-day trial! https://rootsandrefuge.com/yt-wilder-still Check out our new blog here: https://rootsandrefuge.com And subscribe to our weekly email list so you're the first to hear about new blog posts, sticker launches, merch, and special giveaways! (We do monthly giveaways ONLY for our email subscribers!): https://rootsandrefuge.com/signup Want More Roots & Refuge? Check Out: Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarmfarm My Infrequently updated blog: www.thehodgepodgedarling.blogspot.com My Articles in Do South Magazine:http://dosouthmagazine.com/?s=jessica+sowards Our Music is by our friend Daniel Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBpcMe9OjXGnjLgPuLGQPw Email Us: rootsandrefuge@yahoo.com To drop us a line: PO Box 4239 Leesville SC 29070 ______________________________________________________ Want to Support Our Channel? Shop for our favorite things in our Amazon Storefront- support our channel at no additional cost to you!- https://www.amazon.com/shop/rootsandrefugefarm To Send Us Something from our Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/3LqNuiu Greenstalk Planter: This is an affiliate link, use the code ROOTS10 to receive $10 off: http://lddy.no/6xhd Become a Wholesale member with an Essential Oils Kit: https://doterra.me/RjF77gV1 To Learn More About Joining my Essential Oil Team: jessicasowardsoils@gmail.com If you would like to financially support our channel and farm, you can shop through our Amazon affiliate link, which will earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you here: https://amzn.to/2NcCBZ4 Also, sometimes I link Amazon Affiliate links in the description. Shopping from these links supports our channel with a small commission without any additional cost to you! So Thank you for using these links! If you would prefer to give directly to our channel, you can send PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/jessicasowards Thank you so much for believing in us!

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Infinitely More | DEVOTIONAL | Roots and Refuge

May 24, 2019 10:53 am

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