Huge thanks to LMNT for sponsoring. Get a free 8-count sample pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/Linnea. Find your favorite flavor, or share with a friend I've been away for a while. But I'm slowly working my way back, and recently, my mom came out to the high desert to be with me. We spent some much needed quality time together, and while she was here we tackled a very satisfying house project... staining the concrete slab floor of my off-grid straw bale house using a completely natural process: iron sulfate as a base layer, followed by a strong walnut hull tea rich in juglone, a compound that chemically bonds with iron and the minerals in concrete to create a permanent color change. What we ended up with is a deep, coppery, earthy floor that is warm and inviting and completely one of a kind. A piece of art, that I get to live on for the rest of my life. I'm building my own 1,200 square foot straw bale house on 40 acres of raw desert, completely off-grid. This is what that looks like. Thanks for being here ♥️
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Your community is so happy to have you on our screens again, but we all are very much in support of you doing whatever it takes to find your breath again. As for the concrete stain? Absolutely gorgeous! Well done, Linnea and her beautiful mama!
Moms appear at right time, so glad she was there with you. Thank you Mom🎉
❤ Thanks for sharing. We miss her with you. 💙
Your deep love for Akela and grief is palpable in the words said and in the silence in between. I had tears in my eyes and my heart aches. She is so missed. Also your Mom is just the best and the apple doesn't fall far. So much love to you all 🩷🩷🩷
Awww, I just teared up watching the interaction between you and your mom. So loving. Thank you for letting us into your life . It has enriched mine ....
Welcome back sweet girl. So.happy to see your video tonight. Sending you love. Stay strong.
Happy to see you back. I know it is hard, just lost my best friend of 14 yrs.
Thank you for coming back to share your life with us.
I know this was hard. ❤ Good to see you. 🙏
My Mum died in 2007 and I miss her every day. She was a great Mum, who became a great friend later on. Seeing you with your Mum was wonderful, hug her tightly. My dog is 11, he's started slowing down and I dread the day that he will leave to cross the rainbow. I miss Akela And I missed seeing you too. I love following your progress. You are an awesome young woman, so talented. Watching you build your home is amazing. The flowers seem to be doing nicely by the front. Sending you and your Mum massive hugs. Stay well.
Welcome back Linnea. Glad you had your mom there with you.
As soon as the video started tears came to my eyes. I still feel your loss but I want to Thank You and your mom for bringing back fond memories. The last 2 times I just lay with my own mom and discussed life I was in my 50’s. No matter how old we get that bonding time is so precious. She has been gone two years now but viewing your moment with your mom brought her back to me, even if just for a minute.
I miss ur girl too. Akela brought a smile to my face and my heart every time I saw her. She will always hold a special place in my heart, too. Thank you for loving her and sharing the special bond the two of u shared, with me. U are such a beautiful soul, Linnea. I'm happy to see u back. 🕊
Glad to see you back.
Linnea you have been missed. Our hearts go out to you. Our pets are OUR BABIES. One day at a time. ❤
I`ve followed you for years but I`m not one to comment on others lives and activities. At this moment I am compelled to share your grief with you and to share my strength for you to draw on as so many of your people are doing as well, and that is who we are " Your people ". I was where you are now 20 years ago. I know the feelings personaly. No platitudes fit and prayer means different things to different people. For me, my empathy is a prayer as is every positive thought directing hope and healing. I am sending my love to you in hopes it will find you when you need it.💜
I smiled so hard when I saw you and your Mom🥰🥰💖
So happy to see you again
What a beautiful episode with your mom Linnea. The loss of Akela is heartbreaking, but don't let the grief consume you. She'll always be with you. It's not just the years you spent together, it's the years to come when memories of her still warm your heart and puts a smile on your face. You have a big heart and a great life to share with another four legged companion, there's room for both.
The stain is fabulous❤️