Three people share stories of sudden illness and cancer diagnosis, and how their community showed up with practical help and emotional support. A barn-raising mentality where neighbors rally for each other.
He was working one day and he had to step away because he was ill. We took him to the emergency room that had the shortest wait time.
So I'd go in for a scan and then they say, you have cancer. Like, this is cancer.
Nick and Christina know that we're coming, but we wanted to give them some surprises. The community mindset is if someone needs help, then we're there for you. And vice versa, when we need help, we know people will be there for us. The community comes together and not only can you get this massive amount of work done, you find fellowship, you find fulfillment. That old thinking, the barn-raising mentality, is still alive and well with a lot of people.
If I had to start my Homestead all over again, it could only pick one animal… 
