Roots He Planted: The Cook Homestead

Roots He Planted: The Cook Homestead This is our real life. This is our story.
& we’re so glad you’re here.
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Nestled in Pilot Mountain, NC…You’ll find a little bit of everything here—early mornings, cute animals, muddy boots, laughter, lessons learned, chaos, & no matter what, GOD IS GOOD!!

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Monday ☀️🐐 Gizmo can’t believe the weekend is already over…Honestly, neither can I.One minute it...
06/15/2026

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Monday ☀️

🐐 Gizmo can’t believe the weekend is already over…

Honestly, neither can I.

One minute it’s Friday afternoon, and the next thing you know you’re setting alarms, making coffee, and wondering where the last two days went.

Meanwhile, Gizmo was pretty sure the weekend should have lasted at least another week. 😂

But here we are.

A brand-new Monday.
A fresh start.
A new week full of opportunities, blessings, and probably a few surprises along the way.

So grab your coffee, say a little prayer, and let’s make it a good one. ❤️

👉 If you could add ONE extra day to the weekend, what would you name it?

As this beautiful sunset fades and another week comes to an end, I’d love to take a moment to pray over all of us tonigh...
06/15/2026

As this beautiful sunset fades and another week comes to an end, I’d love to take a moment to pray over all of us tonight. 🌙

🙏🏻Heavenly Father,

Thank You for carrying us through another week.

Thank You for the blessings we noticed and the ones we didn’t.
For family, friends, laughter, quiet moments, and the simple gifts that often go unnoticed.

Lord, tonight I lift up every person reading this.

For those who are hurting, bring comfort.
For those who are struggling, bring strength.
For those carrying burdens nobody else can see, bring peace.
For those who feel alone, remind them they are never abandoned.
For those facing uncertainty, anxiety, grief, sickness, financial hardship, broken relationships, or silent battles, surround them with Your presence and Your love.

Lord, there are so many people walking through storms right now. Some are waiting on answers. Some are waiting on healing. Some are simply trying to make it through one day at a time.

Be their refuge.

Give them hope when they feel discouraged.
Give them courage when they feel afraid.
Give them rest when they are weary.

I pray for the lost souls searching for something to fill the emptiness in their hearts. Draw them closer to You. Open doors that need to be opened, close doors that need to be closed, and guide each of us where You would have us go.

As we step into a new week, help us to be kinder, more patient, more grateful, and more willing to trust You even when we don’t understand the path ahead.

May this week bring blessings, healing, opportunities, and unexpected moments of joy.

Watch over our families, our homes, our communities, and everyone who needs a little extra prayer tonight.

And may we never forget that after every storm, You are still faithful.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen. ❤️

Goodnight, friends. Sleep well, trust God, and let’s step into this new week with hope. 🌅🙏✨

👉🏼What is one prayer request or one thing you’re praying for as we begin this new week? ❤️🙏🌾

06/14/2026

☀️ One of the best upgrades we’ve made for the chickens this summer has been adding this shade cloth to their run.

By noon each day, the entire run was in full sun, and with these North Carolina temperatures, I wanted to give them a cooler place to hang out during the hottest part of the day.

Since adding the shade cloth, it’s made a world of difference. The chickens have more shaded space, they’re spending more time outside during the afternoon, and I feel better knowing they have some relief from the heat.

If you’ve got chickens, goats, pigs, a garden, or even a backyard sitting area, shade cloth is one of those simple things that can make a big impact this time of year.

I’ve linked the one we used below for anyone interested. ⬇️

https://amzn.to/4vexRI2

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Well friends… sometimes homestead plans change. ❤️Our secret new addition won’t be joining us after all.After several at...
06/14/2026

Well friends… sometimes homestead plans change. ❤️

Our secret new addition won’t be joining us after all.

After several attempts, it became clear that this little(well big) one is simply scared and wasn’t comfortable being caught or loaded. As much as we were excited to bring him home, his well-being comes first.

So for now, he’ll be staying right where he is.

While we’re disappointed, we’re also thankful for the reminder that not everything goes according to our plans… and that’s okay.

We’ll keep loving on the animals we have, and who knows what God has in store down the road. 🐷❤️

Thank you all for following along and sharing in our excitement. The mystery may be over, but the adventures here at Roots He Planted are far from it. 🌱

Oh, & if you guessed “pig”, you were right!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Sunday ☀️This morning, as I watched the pigs and goats enjoying fresh branches, I couldn’t help ...
06/14/2026

☀️ Good Morning & Happy Sunday ☀️

This morning, as I watched the pigs and goats enjoying fresh branches, I couldn’t help but think about Matthew 6:26.

“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.”

God reminds us that if He cares for the birds of the air and all of His creation, how much more does He care for us?

The same God who feeds the birds of the air and clothes the flowers of the field knows exactly what we need, too.

This “little piece of Heaven” may not be fancy…. but every animal, every sunrise, every answered prayer, and every moment spent here reminds me just how faithful God has been.

Whatever you’re carrying today, remember that you are seen, loved, and cared for by the One who created you.

Have a blessed Sunday, friends. ✝️

🙏🏻 How can I pray for you as we head into a new week?

🌙 Goodnight from the homestead. ❤️Tonight looked a little different around here.After a lot of hard work, the barn doors...
06/14/2026

🌙 Goodnight from the homestead. ❤️

Tonight looked a little different around here.

After a lot of hard work, the barn doors officially came off and the new gate went up. The pigs and goats weren’t quite sure what to think about the change. There were a few confused looks, a little extra investigating, and more than one “Wait… where did my doors go?” moment. 😂

But I have a feeling they’ll be loving it before long.

More fresh air.
More airflow on these warm summer nights.
And a little more of the outside world to watch while they relax in their barn.

As I was doing my final check tonight, I couldn’t help but smile seeing everyone settled in. The pigs stretched out in their favorite spots, the goats bedding down for the night, and the barn glowing under the lights.

Sometimes the smallest changes end up making the biggest difference.

For now, everyone is safe, fed, and tucked in for the night… even if they’re still a little suspicious of their new setup. ❤️

Sweet Dreams, from Roots He Planted. 🌙🐷🐐

👉🏼Do you handle change well, or are you more like my pigs and goats tonight… standing there wondering why somebody moved your stuff? 😂❤️🌾

💡 Barn indoor lights! These are the rechargeable lights we use that come with a remote and timer. We’ve been really happy with them so far!

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06/13/2026

🌿 Shhhhhh… close your eyes for a minute. Listen to the water, breathe deep, and let the world slow down. 🩵

If your heart feels a little heavy today, close your eyes and borrow some peace from the creek. 💧✨

☀️ Good Morning from the front porch ☀️Coffee in hand. ☕️Animals fed. 🐓🐐🐷🐾Garrett home. ❤️A whole Saturday stretched out...
06/13/2026

☀️ Good Morning from the front porch ☀️

Coffee in hand. ☕️
Animals fed. 🐓🐐🐷🐾
Garrett home. ❤️
A whole Saturday stretched out in front of us.

Some of life’s best moments aren’t the big ones—they’re mornings like this.

Happy Saturday, my friends. ☕️

👉🏼How are you spending your Saturday morning—coffee, chores, sports, shopping, or sleeping in? 😊

🌙 Goodnight from Roots He Planted❤️Today was one of those days that fills your heart.Garrett was home, and we spent the ...
06/13/2026

🌙 Goodnight from Roots He Planted❤️

Today was one of those days that fills your heart.

Garrett was home, and we spent the day doing all the simple things that mean the most around here. We rode the four-wheelers through the trails, spent time at the creek, knocked out a few projects around the farm, spent time on the front porch, soaked up some sunshine, and loved on the animals.

Then this evening, Mother Nature decided to remind us who’s really in charge.

The wind picked up.
Pillows went flying.
Trees swayed.
Thunder rolled.
Lightning lit up the sky.
And the rain came down hard and sideways.

The pigs and goats ran for the barn.
The big chickens tucked themselves safely into their coop.
Puff stayed with her eggs in the bantam coop.
And a Frizz, Cadbury, & Peeps apparently decided the storm wasn’t their problem and stood out in the rain like tiny feathered rebels. 😂

But just as quickly as it came, it passed.

And when the storm was over, this was the sky we were left with.

A reminder that sometimes the most beautiful views come after the wildest storms.

Tonight my heart is full. ❤️

Full of gratitude for sunshine, family, laughter, farm life, a truck driver who’s finally home for the weekend, and another day making memories on this little piece of land we love so much.

Sweet dreams, friends. 🌙✨

👉🏼When a storm rolls in, are you running for cover… or standing on the porch watching it all unfold? ⛈️❤️🌾

Good evening, friends!! ⛈️The storm came.The rain poured.The coop was open.Yet somehow Mr. Frizz, Cadbury, and Peeps cho...
06/13/2026

Good evening, friends!! ⛈️

The storm came.
The rain poured.
The coop was open.

Yet somehow Mr. Frizz, Cadbury, and Peeps chose chaos. 🌧️😂🐔

Look at those faces. Not a single ounce of accountability among them & they’re standing here looking like I personally scheduled the weather. 😂🐓

Meanwhile, Mama Puff has been broody again and has spent the last 3 days tucked away in the coop sitting on eggs… so apparently she was the only one who understood the assignment. 🤦🏻‍♀️🥚🐔

👉🏼What’s the funniest thing one of your animals has ever done that made absolutely no sense? 😂👇🐾🌾

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