Don't let your children go hungry. Prep for their tomorrow.

[serenitywar1]

Thank you for sharing your story. You sir are a true man thus my respect for you.

[phantomcharger]

oh... I was 9

seems we have a lot in common

[phantomcharger]

food stamps= government corn

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The Wild and Free Pigs of the Okefenokee Swamp

[poorprepper]

Thank you so much for sharing such a personal history with us. I pray you will never face such hardship again. It is always clear that you care deeply about the things you say. Keep up the great work and God Bless You.

[FloridaCityFarm]

Thank you for sharing you person experience with us. You hit the nail on the head as usual. God Bless. MJ Homesteading.

[ibaneziceman300]

I said a prayer for you and your family. More people need to start gardening and growing food.

To all watching: START A GARDEN!

[modelladel]

Thank you for not letting it to destroy you and becoming a man and a good father. It's true there are so many situation people tend not to think about. It's good to be prepared, especially emotionally. You're right, everyone should have some kind of back-up. It can happen to anyone.

[thaione1234]

I'm with you Brother!

[1WORLDLIFE]

My children eat because I starve

[flwalt]

General rule if the government is subsidizing it we would be better off without it! Ethanol, Solar, Wind, High Speed Rail, and the list goes on. There are places for those technologies but not where the payback time is longer than it's useful life. Lobbyists convince politicians to make technical decisions they are not qualified to make and we the people suffer. When will it stop? We are rewarding people to do foolish things with borrowed money. What part of this makes sense?

[Drone1njj]

@easttennesseeprepper

God bless you. You Inspire me daily brother. Be Safe

[jimmy40290]

Thanks East Tennessee Prepper. Instead of people thinking we are a bunch a wackos maybe this vid will hit closer to home and make them think.

[stonybrokebushcraf]

thank you

[SteveHarpster]

thanks 4 sharing. god bless you and your family

[CenergyMediaGroup]

So very true and thank you for sharing.

[ABGAN100]

the only way we will ever improve our economy is to get rid of all the anti conservatives, get rid of all the democrats,socialists,currently taking up space as legislators in the US. and reduce significantly the size of government! the government should not be in the business of charity. governments can not be trusted with the responsibility of charity! the bigger an organization is the more susceptible to corruption they become Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[ABGAN100]

we shouldn't need programs like that! the Problem is this country and many others is that the governments decide to get involved. taxes and regulations have all but destroyed the entrepreneurial spirit in this country! just look at how expensive it is for a farm to get certified as organic. or how much it cost to get a business licence and start a business! along with all the regulations restricting how you do business and the cost of those regulations. its no wonder jobs are outsourced!

[nothadnotbad]

if i came home today and everything in my house was stolen. i would not complain. yes that sounds stupid. but somebody needs it more than i do. my farm was ripped off... they took a lot of stuff. we called the sherrif. he said... there is so much of this going on right now that we cant even keep up with the shit.

[FringePrincess]

100% AMEN.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@FringePrincess Thank you for watching.

[OutWestt1]

What a wake up call. You should be a speaker. I think you would motivate many people. You certainly moved me. So nice to listen to someone speaking of what he knows in a real way. Thanks for sharing....

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@OutWestt1 I'd be glad to do it, there is much more to the story than I had time to put in this video. I felt like I had to put a little of it out there though, so people can understand that it happens here and all the time to too many people. Thanks for watching.

[ladyb003]

Your story touched my heart. Thank you for sharing this very personal story. I also think about the many people that don't have a clue (like me about 6 to 8 months ago). I have been prepping since I have become aware and will continue to do so. It seems as if I can't do it fast enough sometimes, but I do what I can afford to do. Something is more than nothing.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@ladyb003 Sometimes I feel good when I get things put back then it can be weeks before I am able to again. I never feel like I am where I need to be. But then again, where is the finish line to know how much? Anything..is better than nothing. We do what we can when we can, at least we try. Last stat I saw was 7% of our population are preparing for emergencies. So 93% of the U.S. would rather roll the dice.

[willkaren4ver]

I prep for my family: my fiancee and my parents. I think my fiancee just realized last night how bad our country is becoming. And now he understands why I do what I do. He's helping me make a more detailed list on what we need to get and put back. He told me last night, if the SHTF I am on my own till he can find me. I told him I already figured that out already. He drives a big truck.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@willkaren4ver Sometimes it takes some longer. Sometimes it is because of denial, or being too comfortable. Sometimes it can be as simple as not paying attention or being one who has to be told when to worry. Others? It's in them, just takes em a bit to come around. It makes it easier when the significant other comes on board, takes some of the stress off plus they add new ideas or new eyes as I call it.

[willkaren4ver]

my mother survived wwII in france when she was 3 and my dad grew up poor on a small farm. They both always had food to eat. for mom it wasn't much at times, but her grandma did the best she could. Both my parents made sure we always had plenty of food in the house. Mom stretched the almighty dollar to its limits with coupons, etc. We had food allergies when we were kids so there was a lot of cheap food we couldn't eat. she always made sure we had a full pantry.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@willkaren4ver Food allergies present a whole different challenge in those times. Well, anytime really lol.

[haikuoflife]

When we came back from overseas army stations during the Vietnam War, we were also homeless. My parents made it fun though - we did it "camping" style. It took a few months for my dad to get a job but everything worked out alright. Never went w/o food but we didn't have all the new clothes and toys which some badly brought up kids will base their judgment on you. Thanks for sharing your story!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@haikuoflife Yea, there were alot of those bad kids out there huh. Had my share of them. Still remember their faces. But I am a firm believer that the hand you extend is the exact hand you will receive in your time of need. Thanks for sharing that.

[ElleEmBee67]

I grew up in a family of 7 children. Both of my parents worked so hard to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. I can count on one hand how many times we went out to dinner when I was a child...we had only enough money for what was necessary. That's it.

At times all we had for lunch and/or dinner was my mother's chicken barley soup. I remember her making a huge pot of it at the beginning of the week. It would taste watered down by the end of the week. Breakfast was always oatmeal.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@ElleEmBee67 My wife's family went out to eat once a year, usually on her birthday and it was to Pizza Hut..that was the big spend of the year. Our favorite time was when the church had a big dinner and we got to take leftovers home. High on the hog then.

[ElleEmBee67]

@EastTennesseePrepper Oh I loved those dinner events. Either church, PTA, scouting or little league. We could have as many servings of dessert as we wanted. When you're very young, that was a big deal I guess. My mom had knack for finding activities we could be apart of that didn't cost a whole lot, if anything at all. Mom was on several volunteer committees...good ol' mom.

[Garrisonpea]

I asked myself what would I be capable of if my little grandchildren were starving to death. I'd beg ,bargain, steal, rob (or maybe even worse) to get some food for them. Many people will lose their civility and do things they could never see themselves doing under normal circumstances.( I don't want to become one of "them")

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@Garrisonpea Most people think during those times, that it would be nothing but bad, evil people. Gangs, thugs etc. But most in my opinion will be people like us..parents...just trying to provide. It's a hard pill to swallow that we are basically three days of food away from losing one's sense. That's what the estimation is on a typical American home, three days worth of food. I actually think it's more on the 5-7 day side myself.

[DLP1962]

i remember when i was young, my mom and dad would feed us 4 kids good healthy food and they would eat pasta and melted butter...i also remember them eating what else us kids left on our plate... when your young you don't understand,. so I never new what it was like to go without, but my parents sure felt it..... when i was younger i thought it was what they loved, but i learned otherwise when i got older. thanks for the video!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@DLP1962 whew...that's a heart tugger right there. Never was a doubt how much you were loved huh? Pretty much sums up what most of us would do as well. Hopefully people will prep for the kids AND themselves so that they will be around for them.

[TheZooKeeper33]

I practically grew up on mac & cheese & grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm so glad we can control our own destiny now. Well, I guess that's what we're trying to do by prepping, anyway. Great video! Thank you for sharing. Very moving.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@TheZooKeeper33 I don't know about you but I can't hardly eat any of those things now because of the memory lol. I won't touch corn unless it is on a cob. I know, all in the head, but that's what happens.

[mojopin12]

I was homeless for two months and my father refused to but any food when I was in high school. He would rather got to the bar. I had to steal at times just to get food so I feel ya brother. Keep up the vids and God bless.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@mojopin12 That's rough brother. I wish that role in life had passed over you. Good or bad though, it is a part of you and what you will do and pass along is from that time. Your kids will never go hungry.

[66scjohnston]

Thank you so much!! I am a prepper. I call it "just my hobby" because my adult daughter thinks I'm a doomsday thinker so I have to soften what I am saying or for fear she won't hear me. This video made me realize that I also am prepping because I had some rough times and a very poor childhood and don't want a repeat. Thanks for sharing this personal information. It gave me insight into into myself. I am going to share this with my daughter to help her see where I am coming from.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@66scjohnston I really hope it helps getting through. That's why this was made. I shot this yesterday and debated on if to post it or not. Glad I did. Just teach with love and all will come to work out.

[SuperSparky2012]

Great video Friend! They say the"school of hard knocks" is the best teacher,sounds like you have been there,and it has made you a stronger person.God bless and good luck.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@SuperSparky2012 I would like it if people learned from others exp or hardships than walk that mile lol. But you get what life throws at you right? What you do with it is what you are.

[mmlrc6atgmailcom]

bad times have been a long time coming , and will be even loonger going away. all i do i do for my children , bucthered 12 rabbits today...mountainman

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@mmlrc6atgmailcom Great job brother. Every bit helps. This Saturday is free hunting in TN. Me and my boys will be hitting the squirrels and doing the same.

[brucenunn37]

Great advice bro..!! i sure wouldnt to be the parent that has to look down on there child and say theres no food.. good vid.. altho i had to put my ear up to the speaker to hear ya.. haha.. (scream next time) lol.. Thanks for sharing bro..!!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@brucenunn37 Next video might be of my tonsils, cause that's what is gonna have to happen for me to be heard LOL. Thank you for your patience.

[bud67dad]

thanks for reminding us why we must prep not only for the things we can already see all around us but what most of us know is coming

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@bud67 All anyone has to do is go around and just look. The proof is everywhere. My yesterday, is someone else's today. And even worse, another's tomorrow.

[greatwf]

 ¡great!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@greatwf thank you.

[S1nn3r1]

What a GREAT video. An emotional and honest talk to those on the fence. Take heed folks, God willing my kids will never be hungry. God Bless you ETP..

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@S1nn3r1 God Bless you too. I appreciate that it means something to someone.

[Girlprepper]

Speaking for the heart and from experience should motivate people to do what they can do. If only by purchasing a $1.00 extra a week an making a stash....in the long run it will be $1.00 worth more than if you didn't do it. Thank you for your video!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@Girlprepper I agree, anything put back is another day in someone's future.

[Carrie3570]

I agree with you. I watched a video last week with a lady yelling into a news crew camera saying that if she didn't get food stamps put on her card, her kids would have to go hungry. It made me so mad. It should never come to that. No matter if you get food stamps or pay cash, you should always put enough food back for rainy days.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@Carrie3570 Or the kids who would go hungry if school wasn't in session.

[noelsingletary]

Five star video! I know what hard times are as well and I prep for that reason as well. Life can be difficult at times, but that is what builds our character. Your lifes experinces have made you into a good and moral person. Keep up the great videos and keep praying.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@noelsingletary I appreciate that alot. I'm hoping someone riding the fence might give it a chance, or at least a second thought.

[superbob2]

I have a 1 year old at home. The thought of her being hungry is why we started prepping. I agree with you 100% and can't understand people who have kids and won't put just a little way.

Keep up the Great Vids!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@superbob2 I agree...when my kids were that small, I remember holding them tight and promising them that they would always be safe and never go through what I did. That includes getting them fed and prepared with practical knowledge.

[katzcradul]

I really enjoy your video but I have such a heard time hearing them...the volume is so low despite everything I do to hear it.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@katzcradul I know. I am so sorry. Mic is built in the bottom and rear of the camera...idiot design. I'm going to have to start yelling I think LOL.

[therealvirginiawind]

Gravy bread... That was my dinner more times that I know how to count when I was a kid. Sometimes it had hamburger in it. If ANYONE thinks not having extra food around is not a big deal, or that you can depend upon the government to take care of you, read Execution by Hunger.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@therealvirginiawind I'll have to check that out, if anything it might give extra ammo to one you would be trying to convince to prep.

[out2gtme]

I been there, we were little preppers in my house. It was aggravating finding chicken legs in my sock drawer where my little brother hid it. Yeah we went hungry some, but it just learnt us how to survive! Now they call people like us preppers. lol, But NOW my kids are grown and gone but I Never let them see a hungry day!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@out2gtme How'd ever thought? We were prepping when prepping wasn't cool LOL.

[minbound]

Great video man, I prep for my kids not for me so much. I could never live with myself to know I could have done more to make sure my kids have what they need. God bless.

[S1nn3r1]

@minbound Wow Brother.. That's what got me going also.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@minbound I feel that without them, we would be nothing. If I had to bury a child because I didn't all I could do to help and protect them, I'd be nothing more than a husk, waiting for the wind to blow me over the horizen.

[ohioladyprepper]

I am not a parent, but I can't imagine how any parent could not prep for their kids. My "children" all have four legs, and prepping for them is the first thing that I always do. We must take care of the helpless first, including the elderly.

You mentioned the cuts to agencies helping families. The lawmakers are always quick to cut funds for families and for education. Yet, we give money away to illegals and other countries. We need to take care of our own first! Sorry for the rant.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@ohioladyprepper Rant away. I tell people it is okay to be angry and we all should be.

[goosearrow]

That is why I prep also. I would rather have people think I am crazy or weird and feed my kids than fit in with the "normal" people & starve. When I get tired of prepping, I look at my kids and know I must keep going for them.

Thank you for sharing your story. It was very touching, and I know it wasn't easy to talk about. God bless you.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@goosearrow Funny how my grandparents spoke of the hard times they had and wore it like a badge of honor...me? swept it under the rug for years. But ya gotta take up the rug sooner or later.

[sookiegirl97381]

I had the same type of childhood. Eatting pancakes 3 times a day with brown sugar and water syrup..for weeks at a time. I remember sneaking food out of peoples gardens so we had somthing to eat that night. Eatting crab apples for lunch and wild berrys..It is why I do what I do..I might not make it thru, but what if one of my babies do, or one of my grandbabies?? I might be an ant and the rest of theese non believers a grasshopper, but I know my efforts wont be in vain..Blessings to you and yours

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@sookiegirl97381 Our past is what makes us and a driving force behind what we do. But I will not stand by and watch a child go hungry. Inaction is criminal.

[sookiegirl97381]

@EastTennesseePrepper How true..and ya know what? I would not change one thing. I am thankful life was hard when I was a kid...it made me appriciate what I did have and what I earned later all that much more.God help All the people who are not prepared, when their little ones look up at them with those big eyes expecting them to fix it and they can't...I wish I could feed them all...but it is truly up to each one of us to look after our own..time is short..I hope they wake up soon...

[sc00b3rt]

Thanks for sharing your experiences as a child, drives home the point of being prepared for anything!!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@sc00b3rt thank you.

[LalesaEbonf]

Our kids are the reason we prep... even though they think we're just a little crazy. "Buckets of wheat, Mom? REALLY!?" LOL

Thanks to you and this community, we "got off the fence" - So, Thanks ETP!

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@LalesaEbonf I understand that all too well and hopefully it will never be needed. I'd rather have buckets of wheat rather than have to serve cans of dog food.

[TRICIA7581]

So heart breaking, taking your story to heart.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@TRICIA7581 Glad ya watched!

[lauriegirl2]

We are the sum total of our experiences aren't we? Good message. Sometimes people will do something for someone else but not for themselves.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@lauriegirl2 I hope they never stop, a fundamental human trait...or should be anyway.

[tuubydude]

Sitting on the fence too long is like riding the rail. It will eventually really hurt you.

[EastTennesseePrepper]

@tuubydude So very true.