My husband took these trips with our two boys. Priceless! They are 26 and 30 now. Fine young men that we are so proud of! Yes, Justin, quite the treasure...ALL of the years. Good job, dad. Keep up the good work. Jonah is a fine young man and a hard worker!
@donnakearse2503
2 жыл бұрын
My husband served on the Yorktown. He assisted in the Apollo landing. He also was on the ship when the Pueblo men were freed. Please take time and appreciate what our military does for us. Happy Memorial weekend.
@teresamariner4238
2 жыл бұрын
Please extend my thanks and gratitude to your husband for his service.
@farmer-red488
2 жыл бұрын
First, my respect to your husband and his fellow service members. As a Canadian, I have always had respect for our military. Secondly, thank you ma'am, I can only imagine the strength needed to be supportive as a spouse.. lastly, how incredible that he was there to assist in the Apollo process!! Space is a wonder to me since I was a young lady
@hillarywright7965
2 жыл бұрын
As they get older just being there and doing everyday stuff together means alot. They learn by your example and how you treat their mom.
@ladykfirst
2 жыл бұрын
Y’all making my cry!! Jonah is quiet when he’s not being the farm boss over the herd. Love this❤️
@colleengiles9251
2 жыл бұрын
Just think about what kind of Dad he's going to be when he grows up
@TheKilbyLife
2 жыл бұрын
Great time for "THE TALK". We made a plan to have a special trip with all our kids when they are around 10. Good job dad.
@medaily57
2 жыл бұрын
Makes me think of the trip to Colorado when my mom told me it was my time to sit in the front seat and be her navigator. We weren't alone, Momma didn't have enough money to take us each on our own trip. From that day forward, I was her navigator until 2001, when I took her on a trip in my car. What memories your trip has invoked!
@n.f.6126
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you Justin for making the time for this trip. God is smiling down on you.
@katherinebragg9704
2 жыл бұрын
Amen. Wish I'd done this with mine. I miss their kidness!
@HomesteadinginIdaho
2 жыл бұрын
My oldest just graduated from high school with honors. I literally don't know where time went. As soon as he hit middle school it was like seven years went in a blink of an eye. You're right, you never know when those "lasts" will happen.
@kathleenoverton3263
2 жыл бұрын
I remember thinking that same thing one day with my son. He was maybe 9 and I realized he hadn’t sat on my lap In quite awhile. I called him over and patted my lap. Very quizzically he looked at me snd sat down. I just hugged him so tight. I m so happy I did that! He’s 37 now and I definitely remember the last time he sat on my lap!
@teresamariner4238
2 жыл бұрын
My precious grandson is 17. We lost his Dad, my only child, this past October. My grandson will still come and sit in my lap and share videos and music, but now he puts most of his weight on the chair arms. I remember when his Dad was young and I used to take his Dad's hand when we'd go places and one day, I guess he was around 12, he took my hand instead to guide me. He was never embarrassed to give me a hug or kiss. I treasure those precious memories. Our children grow so very fast. So happy Jona and Justin get this special time together to build a more in depth and adult relationship. What a treasure.
@gelwood99
2 жыл бұрын
@@teresamariner4238 My son turned 29 in April and he has never been ashamed to hug me and kiss me in public! I sometimes stop by his job and he just comes over and hugs me. If I miss him at lunch his store manager will come over and give me a hug as a substitute. Some young men just know in their hearts what is really important. I am proud my son knows just as your grandson knows!!!
@tamaratanner4248
2 жыл бұрын
What a special trip... and great memories, the years go by so fast...
@nifflofair6685
2 жыл бұрын
Never ever stop that affection, they're never to big for a cuddle.
@pleinaire8698
2 жыл бұрын
You won't have to worry about Jonah! He's a fine young man who knows who he is and what he wants far beyond his age.
@Wildevis
2 жыл бұрын
That must have been such fun just hanging out with your boy! I remember when my kids were at school, I went on a Mother-Daughter camp where we absailed ( we are an adventurous lot) and also a Mother-Son camp and my son and me were the first 2 on the zipline slide into a huge dam. I was a single mom so it was great that I had an opportunity to spend those weekends with them individually. On my son's camp our group's raft we built also won the competition as everyone else's fell apart but we had a triangular one as that is a very rigid shape and we won by far. Great memories, cherish them
@username0623
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your time and family with us. Truly an inspiring story every episode. Mucho respect for you as a father. I can see our future has tremendous potential with the way you are raising great young adults. Bless the Rhodes family as they continue to bless other!
@corinnecreswick1280
2 жыл бұрын
In the privacy of your home, or wherever they are comfortable, always be affectionate with your sons. My sons lost their Father to a brain aneurysm when they were very young. They have always said, I want to hug my Dad, I miss hugging my Dad. They have children of their own now, they hug all the time, even though they are adults now too.
@Shridra
2 жыл бұрын
My kids are almost 4 and 1 1/2. This evening with them was ROUGH and I just wanted them to go away. Put this on just after they went to bed and it made me cry because these rough times won't last forever, but neither will the hugs and kisses and wanting up. Gonna try to make tomorrow a better day
@maggiedoor6093
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, my son's are 39 and 42 yrs, I'm 66 years old and still miss those times.
@flyingpigpreserve8562
2 жыл бұрын
What a great adventure to have with Jonah. Father Son time is very important at that age. Hope you 2 had a great time. Peace from WV
@linnsoltwedel
2 жыл бұрын
You guys have some very spesial kids, they are so wise and grown up! Joana is smarter beyond his years!
@brendagervais5566
2 жыл бұрын
What a great trip for you and son to bond and build memories and trust. Thank you for sharing
@tiltha
2 жыл бұрын
The GAFT was FIVE years ago?! Gosh, feels like "we" were just on it, I watched it every day! Time sure flies. This current trip is awesome too!
@cassandrathatsme4382
2 жыл бұрын
My soon to be 14 year.old sister really admires Jonah. He is a really good worker, he solves problems on the farm, is an awesome big brother, and we enjoy watching your family and your farm. Cheers.
@taunmoondy6869
2 жыл бұрын
Fun times & making memories! I think in the future your son may want to be squissy again, not the same as before, but you'll be there for him. May you always be there for each other.
@fm-9129
2 жыл бұрын
Some of the best times of my life were hanging with my dad. They made me the dude I am today. He passed away two years ago. Nothing last for forever. But the memories do!
@kedeshfarmhomestead
2 жыл бұрын
Blessing your Jonah to have some time for himself is so therapeutic. The older siblings really need things like this. We do this for our older children. Heck yea!! This is ministering to your arrow. You all are creating a beautiful inheritance for you Arrows. Love this so much💜
@wendyburston3132
2 жыл бұрын
When our boys were 8, 10 and 12 were took a month long trip from Ontario Canada to Vancouver Island going through some of the States. I didn't have internet back then so it took me a year of mailing each community we were driving through to get all the information necessary to have the best vacation ever. Mostly camping with a few hotels thrown in for rest and a change from putting up tents. It was awesome and we cherish the memories. I think everyone needs to do something special with their children to build lasting memories and relationships. I appreciate Justin sharing this time with his son. I hope it inspires others to do the same
@MontsFamilyHomestead
2 жыл бұрын
That is a great place to visit with you son. We we blessed to take all of our kids there several years ago and they had a blast. Have a great week and God Bless.
@ronk4073
3 ай бұрын
If you liked the North Carolina you should come up the road a bit and check out the New Jersey, another WWII era battleship. The second most decorated ship in the US Navy and our most decorated battleship. Bigger, faster, more hp, better armor, better guns, better defended, more lethal, modernized to 1990s standards, and extremely historic. She was nuclear armed, and you can sit in the chair where they could launch nuclear weapons. Awesome and terrible by their most literal definitions. An amazing experience. Across the river in Philadelphia is the WWII era submarine Becuna, and the oldest remaining steel ship afloat, the 19th century Cruiser Olympia. Olympia is 132 years old and the most famous American ship of her era. Amazing tours.
@cynthiakelly202
2 жыл бұрын
When your children are younger it takes more physical energy and older youngsters mental energy,all a blessing ❤️
@barbaraweidenhammer7644
2 жыл бұрын
Seeing you on the Ship, reminded me of when we went to NY to see our Son on a Navy Ship in the New York Harbor. Our son is a US MARINE.
@gandalfhodl8723
2 жыл бұрын
Justin I love the sentiment but to me these are times for just you and Jonah. I get it, it’s your job but that’s kind of the point, to be with your son not on the clock or worrying about having enough footage. Me and my dad used to fish and turn our phones off. Those are memories for me and him, that I’ll never forget. As always love the video just food for thought if you felt the need to show us.
@robin5382
2 жыл бұрын
How I would have loved my boy's dad taking that time with them. Justin, you did great by your son.
@QuiChiYang2
2 жыл бұрын
The roles & goals of farmer, father, husband based on the principles of the farm. Nurture the nature in the most efficient & abundant ways possible. Appreciation & gratitude for all. Th🤝nks Mr. Rhodes for this video.
@creative227
2 жыл бұрын
I’m betting you and Jonah will take trips together in the future when he’s grown. You have great relationships with all your children.
@shehumuhammed1589
2 жыл бұрын
What a way to bond with your son. It will remain ever green in his heart. Jonna is a very hard working good boy..l remember when you felt I'll, him and his siblings where doing the chores.ENJOY.
@maureenschulte4778
2 жыл бұрын
Justin, you and Josiah . . .fishing together. Priceless. I just have to tell you and Rebecca, though, something that I've been wanting to say for quite a while. All of your kids are awesome. Henry, however, makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time. I know he's named for your dad. I swear I can see your dad in him. He is just a previous, precious baby. God bless your great family. Hold them dear. Your time with your wonderful children will go by so fast. 🙂
@karionhawkins3091
2 жыл бұрын
This trip is such a wonderful thing!!!!!
@kathiefrommissouriusa1462
2 жыл бұрын
I spent a year & a half in Jacksonville when I was growing up on the Eastern coast of Florida in my youth. My parents - mostly mom only - took me all up & down the east coast to see a lot of the forts and historic sites along the coast. Plus we went all over the State , like to the Springs and to Tampa, etc, as well. I’m 62 now & I have great memories of these trips.
@Big_Daddy_Don
2 жыл бұрын
Justin you are great Daddy to your children! Along with your wife you are raising some wonderful kids. Jonah cherish the time you have with your parents. They love you and want the best for you.
@patriot98300
2 жыл бұрын
Jonah is the most wonderful young man I have ever seen. Don't allow anyone to corrupt him. Teach him the rules of the world. Teach him to be brave. Teach him to except love and to experience love. Even if his heart aches. That means you are alive.
@cindylee764
2 жыл бұрын
How generous it is of you to share a bit of this special time together. Thanks Jonah.
@shawnmcpeak6184
2 жыл бұрын
He has already taken the responsibility for the Animals, fixing things, inventing things. And I don't think he is going to want you to stop the smushy hugs.
@noellehedman5412
2 жыл бұрын
“Now that I’m a man I know nobody’s looking at me! “Truth! From our side of the screen, you’re a good papa!
@amberkuehn9115
2 жыл бұрын
This is inspiring. My husband is taking classes with our sons. A trip would be great. My husband and I went to ft Sumter in 2020 when we were in south Carolina for our 15th anniversary.
@jeremyburk6694
2 жыл бұрын
Listening to you talk I think of my own children. It's different as they get older, they need progressively less but progressively harder things until one day you find you are saying, "I want to know that too." For me at that point they seem to miss the lap sitting hand holding days
@dawndebatt7956
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you Dad for taking the time to celebrate your oldest son Jonah
@bevtrue6937
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thing to do, taking a father son trip. I didn't MEET my father until my high school graduation. Not once. My mom and i lived with my grandparents. My grandfather and i were very close but he died suddenly when i was a high school sophomore. Dad and i became close after we met and i went away to college. Having a dad is very important.
@buildingwithtrees2258
2 жыл бұрын
I just concluded a week-long trip with my children. Left my wife at home. 2 000 miles and lots of fun.
@louiseswart1315
2 жыл бұрын
I love your gentle jazzy background music.
@afrlala3593
2 жыл бұрын
Have a great time and enjoy every minute.
@Zeke-yv3nw
2 жыл бұрын
Things like this and all the things you and Rebekah have done is why he will be a fine, upstanding young man in just a few years and no doubt be an amazing father to his children.
@jonastan4518
2 жыл бұрын
Good father,good son,wonderful life.
@bayoubrats384
2 жыл бұрын
Cool trip and way cool sun glasses justin, lol. Jonah is an awesome kid/ young man. All of mine are grown ups now. Miss times like this.
@richardhackley7127
2 жыл бұрын
Over the past 3 years that I have been following you guys on KZitem, Jonah has been totally responsible with his tasks on the farm. He deserves this trip with his dad. Jonah, you are awesome! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
@ArreisMorsCI
2 жыл бұрын
I always knew my grandfather was a cook... then as I grew older I found out it was during the second world war. I then further my knowledge to discover more details. He was a cook at a hidden supply dispatch in a small out port here in my province, not too far from where I currently live. I found out the location, and directions, and I set upon the journey of discovering the area. It was an underground masterpiece!! The cavern had a main tunnel that had rooms branched off which you can tell were barracks with a tiny hole in the wall where the men had a fire to stay warm. Another room was obviously the kitchen, a huge fireplace and a wall fire oven... the black soot stained walls were the clear indicators. The air tunnels above for light and fresh air were covered with bars for protection and mini fences outside for tourists. The main front had the mounts of canons. There are two. This is all set in the the hill side, very well hidden. They were set here because there were submarines from across the world that would come into our little bays. I dare not say the country in these days, BUT my husband's grandmother saw one of these submarines surface in our community's own port and she watched the men walking across the top of it. She told him this story herself. Justin, we are your age. My profile picture are my grandchildren. We are hoping to make our own mini homestead one day. For now, a backyard, and indoor herb garden will suffice. Many blessings to you!!
@denisehorton6859
2 жыл бұрын
Have a great time!!!!!❤️
@kresimirbazijanec3730
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Gang, Justin, THANK YOU, I could feel your internal tears while mine were external, our children grow up so fast, we never look for the brake pedal but are accelerating through life, being a father of 5 and 6 grandchildren, I'm finding my brake pedal doesn't work anymore and my children are accelerating through their lives, Great Posting, thank you for my tears, God's Good Blessings to you and your beautiful family keep up the great work love U guys XOXOXO stay safe and healthy.
@preferredcovers4197
2 жыл бұрын
So true it doesn’t last for ever. And you never know when the last time is going to be
@sylviaking3686
2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful person you are, that time is so precious!!! Enjoy every moment!! Blessings to you all!!!!
@lindafoster2141
2 жыл бұрын
My God what a Great son. JUSTIN, you are so blessed! Two great men havin a great vacation! Love from Indiana
@jerrynemeth6735
2 жыл бұрын
Been to Shem Creek before, it's beautiful. I watched a guy cut up a sting-ray that he had caught there, if I remember correctly, it was about 2 feet thick, and 4 or more feet across... He was going to use it as shark bait. Lot's of dolphins and horseshoe crabs too. Glad you had the chance to see it.
@kriswhite1344
2 жыл бұрын
They grow up soo fast! He will be leaving for college so soon. Gosh, just look how big Henry is ALREADY!!
@maukamaki
2 жыл бұрын
great dad! need more of U in this world!
@patriciagray756
2 жыл бұрын
I get it , what you're saying, but please....not without his Fatherly Affection.....your family is awesome....and it's because of the love that you have for each other
@camicri4263
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! A time to remember for both of you! 🤗🤗
@maryjomoore7379
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching your children what it means to be men and women, and not waiting until they're..............still living at home at 30. lol What a unique time (not really, practiced for centuries, just not today, unfortunately) to start honing them into adult-hood, responsibilities, and standing for their own beliefs and living their best lives.
@michelewhite1150
2 жыл бұрын
I feel you guys have done well with that gorgeous boy! Well done guys he certainly is a credit to you. I believe your illness also makes you look at things differently as I have dealt with various illness including Lyme. Doing well dad be proud xx
@FisherPriceless
2 жыл бұрын
Amen! What a blessing to see a father with devotion to his family! “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3
@servanthood6135
2 жыл бұрын
Good job Mr.Justin having quality time with your son. God bless you and your family as well.Watching from Philippines.
@tminer2110
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for bringing back sum much needed memory's w this
@StoneKathryn
2 жыл бұрын
Really cool! Thanks for sharing this with us Justin. My husband likes to "rough up" his boys. He tries to step on their feet and they are too quick or he rubs their head. They are 16 and 17 years old now. Almost out of the house! He has help on the farm too. Mostly they help him manage the trees we have fall every winter. Picking up branches and sticks help too so he can mow without dulling the blade from all the tree liter. Thanks for showing this Justin. it looked like a lot of fun for you and Jonah.
@annduffy1356
2 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous trip for the two of you. He will remember it always. Jason you mentioned your feet often hurt, I went through something similar but now that I wear proper shoes all the time my feet and knees are 100% improved!
@StoneKathryn
2 жыл бұрын
It's Justin. He has complications from Lyme disease that makes his feet hurt. He is getting better from the reactive arthritis he got from the campylobacter infection he got a while back. The original pain from his feet is still there. It has to be tough to always be in pain.
@donnapeterson1945
2 жыл бұрын
Aw this was sweet! My husband would take our sons on big camping/ hiking trips, great memories 💗
@leahness3588
2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome trip. Such good memories. ❤💜❤💜🙏
@robertegnor3194
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Charleston Enjoy your visit to our area.
@shawn8163
2 жыл бұрын
It’s great to spend 1 on 1 time with your kids. Sometimes in this fast pace world we look over the small things.
@Lisa-wp1ff
2 жыл бұрын
Really loving your videos these days. Take time for your kids, they will only be young for so long.
@dr.rev.lindabingham
2 жыл бұрын
Blessings to all!
@marywest4174
2 жыл бұрын
love good Dad makes good kids !
@katherinebragg9704
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I'd taken the time with mine to do this. My first born turned 44 today. I miss his being a boy
@kimkerley4218
2 жыл бұрын
You are such a great Dad
@sandratorchia4803
2 жыл бұрын
So fun to watch and remember my children. Blessings!
@steffc8881
2 жыл бұрын
How amazing how you are connecting to your children congrats dad absolutely amazing 😍😍memories made ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@ladydragon3648
2 жыл бұрын
WOW that was a long bike ride. Hope you have a safe trip back home when you go back. I wish my Dad & Mom would have took more trips with us kids. & wish I could have did that with my 2 girls.
@DrivingFree
2 жыл бұрын
Be sure to give Mr Brown that ergo ride. You’ll both cherish it
@bigdog0149
2 жыл бұрын
He'll always be your son, but now he's becoming your best friend. Rock On Dad!!
@vickiemeisinger9632
2 жыл бұрын
I remember talking to my grown son and he had preteen sons saying you don’t quit now at this age… You can’t afford to tell yourself you’ve done your job! Because it’s a new job of bringing him to home base in a baseball game so to speak you’ve taught him how to hit the ball and swing the bat, and catch the ball but now you got to teach them how to run to homebase without any injuries or any mishaps or being caught by the bad guys so to speak figurative speaking. Teenagers need you just as much as toddlers and you need to be there for them when they want to talk not when you want to talk so always make yourself available to them at different time and night. Those two boys are now 18 and 21 and wonderful young men, I will talk to him and his grandma about anything; Give great hugs still; who know how to handle all kinds of tools both around welding and the mechanic shop as well as Grandma’s kitchen; Learned how to run the washer and dryer and the dishwasher so that they can be self-sufficient and can grow a garden. I am proud of the job my son did as a single parent as a mother left those boys as a seven day old child and a 13-month-old child. He did it a little bit but nothing ever turned out to be a stable trustworthy partner so he Remain a single dad along with Grandma’s help. Justin, I am so glad you took this time two spend the weekend with your son alone making sure he knew that you were there for just him and that you loved him and he could talk to you anytime about anything and that he would always be there for him. There’s no greater Love and stories you can tell your son or daughter show that they always have that assurance. It’s a terrible thing when a child thinks they’re not loved and that someone else in the family is more important than they are. God bless you Justin for being such an amazing Dad, Husband, Farmer, & Educating You-Tuber♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@ilzitek2419
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you had this trip together.
@ashleehouse5204
2 жыл бұрын
That looks like so much fun!
@TracyR4
2 жыл бұрын
I have four girls. Finding guys that have grown into men is very, very hard to find. Thank you for raising good young men. Also I'm graduating my third daughter ( we homeschool as well) and time goes by so quickly. Enjoy each and every moment.
@fiendeng
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing says fatherly love like letting their child make ALL the mistakes, and without a word, helping them clean up the mess A boy surrounded by restrictions will never know the man he can be
@trainingolives3370
2 жыл бұрын
Love this! We just moved from Charleston to Texas, so this made me a little bit homesick. Way to go for crossing the Ravenel! The problem with crossing it is that you have to go back across, too. 😉
@Mindy56743
2 жыл бұрын
History is amazing. We learn so much about where we came from. Be careful because so much more went into the civil war than what is taught in most of the books. My children are all adults now and it still has not gotten easier. Once a parent you are always a parent and the job description changes and it is different but just as hard more mentally and emotionally at this point.
@jeannelandree3148
2 жыл бұрын
Justin, please check out Country Singer Cody Johnson's song, "Til You Can't". So appropriate for this video and many others you have done about your Dad! Peace!
@latishakea2492
2 жыл бұрын
That is one of my favorite songs!! Yes so true... Cody's song is totally worthy for THIS MOMENT! I am an Army Veteran and that song is close to my heart ❤
@jeannelandree3148
2 жыл бұрын
@@latishakea2492 Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Latisha! 🙏❤
@southloupriverhomestead4696
2 жыл бұрын
Justin I,m glad you are taking this trip Jonah is so awesome and you are building a special relationship
@JHT56
2 жыл бұрын
Great, Justin you can tell you are a great dad . Your kids show that .?
@susanhampshire9101
2 жыл бұрын
You made me cry… i have two grown sons
@marielg9143
2 жыл бұрын
electric bikes so cool Love your videos.
@hannahm3665
2 жыл бұрын
My oldest will be 10 this year. They grow up so fast. I just hope I have been the best mom to them
@StoneKathryn
2 жыл бұрын
I bet you have! We are always harder on ourselves then our children are. If you love them and they know it that goes a long way!
@amycoffin826
2 жыл бұрын
You should watch the movie "Glory" together. It is an excellent historical movie about the Civil War. Denzel Washington and Mathew Broderick are in it.
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