Hurricane Helene Showed Us These Gaps…

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  • @rb1923-s3o
    @rb1923-s3o 27 днів тому

    I’m so proud of you and your family. I once read “We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us or we can allow them to transform us into what God wants us to be.”
    You have turned the chaos of a natural disaster and stresses of modern life and found the beauty of simple and uncluttered living. Just by watching your video, I can smell the fresh air, and hear the birds singing. You are a talented communicator and an asset to your community. Blessings 🕊️

  • @TheRealAngelGrace
    @TheRealAngelGrace Місяць тому +21

    I've recently become a stay at home mom after having a high stress management job.
    The slow pace, the lack of stress, and the blessing to enjoy my children without time constraints is such a gift.
    Thanks for sharing this was really insightful

    • @babybuttons2682
      @babybuttons2682 Місяць тому +2

      A blessing to hear this from a young woman! (I'm 58yo wife and mom of grown son) Being able to stay at home with your children can be such a blessing for all of you. Keep up the good work!

  • @babybuttons2682
    @babybuttons2682 Місяць тому +8

    Our small church here near Birmingham AL just collected a van full of water, winter clothes, coats, hats, and gloves and took to a church in NC to distribute to people in need

    • @HeavenlyMindedHome
      @HeavenlyMindedHome  Місяць тому +3

      That's wonderful- greatly appreciated from us all!

    • @babybuttons2682
      @babybuttons2682 Місяць тому +1

      @@HeavenlyMindedHome so happy to help in any way!

  • @justaguywesternnc7620
    @justaguywesternnc7620 Місяць тому +3

    Glad you made it. we lost civilization for 32 days. i know a few people that still do not have utilities. they were told maybe by spring. that is rough. I did find life after loss of utilities. actually talked to neighbors, and family.

  • @bettywatts175
    @bettywatts175 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for all your videos! You address spiritual and emotional topics that others are not talking about during the process of recovering from Helene.

    • @HeavenlyMindedHome
      @HeavenlyMindedHome  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you for the encouraging words- glad we can share and hope to be able to bring some encouragement! (((hugs)))

  • @ruthcowden1386
    @ruthcowden1386 Місяць тому +5

    In 1987 I homesteaded on my property in the woods as a single mom of two small children. There was no electricity or water on the property. We lived camping, spending most of our time outdoors. This was one of the most wonderful times of my life. Eventually, I married a man who desired the conveniences. But the two children who lived that early life with me and myself know that life without internet was better.

  • @skywatcher5725
    @skywatcher5725 Місяць тому +5

    You are a beautiful communicator.

  • @joniahaworth
    @joniahaworth Місяць тому +5

    I have to tell you again here in the comments how much your channel has changed my life.. I love coming here to your videos, it feels like home. ❤

  • @lyndastevens9726
    @lyndastevens9726 Місяць тому +5

    Thanks, Heidi - I appreciate you sharing these life lessons with us! I retired several years ago and moved from Texas to Waynesville, NC and loved living in WNC! After Helene hit, I decided to head for Missouri so I could be closer to my kids and grandson. I was only about an hour west of where Helene did the most damage and I am so very grateful to have survived that devastation. All the scenery around you looks so very familiar to me and brings back so many wonderful memories of my friends and my church! Thank you for continuing to post - I will be keeping you and yours in my prayers, along with my peeps in WNC! Hugs & Hallelujahs!❤

  • @kimacker8594
    @kimacker8594 Місяць тому +6

    You made so many excellent points in this video, things to really take notice of and live by. Thank you for this channel. The music you played for this was so beautiful!

  • @Frado-v6k
    @Frado-v6k Місяць тому +5

    The gifts from God we take for granted.
    God bless you and your families and surrounding communities. 🙏

  • @danajones715
    @danajones715 Місяць тому +4

    I hope to grow with you on your journey! I’m a single homeschooling mom of four. I want to slow down but I feel such pressure to check the boxes and make the deadlines that I feel like I’m living in a borderline state of burnout. As much as I want to, I don’t know how to stop the cycle.

    • @scandimama
      @scandimama Місяць тому +2

      You have a lot on your plate! Praying that you can see what really matters and enjoy this season of life and with your children. Give yourself some grace and stay grateful, friend.

    • @juliabrown5948
      @juliabrown5948 Місяць тому +2

      Oh Mama I am burnt out by homeschooling and daily life with only two. I would like to recommend you read the Sarah Mackenzie book Teaching from Rest. It has really helped me!

    • @danajones715
      @danajones715 Місяць тому +1

      @@scandimama thanks!!

    • @danajones715
      @danajones715 Місяць тому

      @@juliabrown5948 I’ll check it out!! Thank you for the recommendation!

  • @donnahamilton7850
    @donnahamilton7850 Місяць тому +16

    Good Evening Heidi!!!! I have been feeling a hunger to be outside and disconnected from the internet of things for about 7yrs. I am praying the Lord will lead me since I have been unhappy for a very long time. I left my job in Oct so I could be with my grand daughter while my Son changed from afternoon shift to day shift. She just turned 3 so we have been doing as much as we can outside and she absolutely loves to work. At that age they don’t know the difference between play and work and its building character. I would love for us to find those like us where we can work together and commune as it truly was meant to be. My Son and I both feel stuck becuz resources just are not available like they used to be and everyone is trying to survive. I would really ❤ any prayers that anyone feels led to pray for my Son Ryan,my Granddaughter and myself (Donna) that Jesus leds us to a better way😊 I was really emotionally affected by what you all have been through. I am in Michigan but My ❤knows it could be us any day as well. I have had you all in my prayers and you are such an amazing person. I would consider it a blessing to call you friend. Blessings from Michigan❤️🙏🏻

    • @juliabrown5948
      @juliabrown5948 Місяць тому +1

      Your son is so lucky to have you! And your granddaughter as well. Thank you for helping her find joy in the little things!

    • @Godsglorygarden-v6r
      @Godsglorygarden-v6r Місяць тому +2

      🙏🙏🙏 My wife and I have experienced these 30+ years, that the closer we get the God The more we don’t fit in to this world or even into our church setting here on the East Coast. I pray you cast your cares to Jesus, Holy is His name. His kingdom come and will be done on earth, (on Donna and her family), as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, your provision, your blessing, and most of all your Holy Spirit…….He thought of us that day, on the cross and never stops thinking of us, may that be a comfort to us who are in Christ… He invites us to come. (Matthew 11:27-30)God bless us,every one.❤

    • @angelagrant2943
      @angelagrant2943 26 днів тому

      ​@@Godsglorygarden-v6rAmen ❤

  • @jennifermcleod8176
    @jennifermcleod8176 Місяць тому +6

    Great perspective. ❤

  • @kellsk58
    @kellsk58 Місяць тому +3

    Yes this whole video resonated with me!

  • @dvewilkins6395
    @dvewilkins6395 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you. I miss the time together with loved ones when we had no power to take our time away from each other. Blessings.

  • @JasonMyers-c6z
    @JasonMyers-c6z Місяць тому

    I'm very happy you guy's are doing better. I'm sending my love from Northern California.

  • @G.A-m1t
    @G.A-m1t Місяць тому +5

    Praise God for the Sabbath…a weekly refresh given to mankind by a wise and loving God ❤ Genesis 2:2-3 😊 Mark 2:27-28

  • @janiecehamblen933
    @janiecehamblen933 Місяць тому +4

    Found put a few reasons why FEMA has not helped NC much this weekend. Their job is about preserving the union, not helping people. But according to their preamble, when they do help people, it is people that have been discriminated against, etc. Proud neighbors were helping neighbors in NC.

  • @kierstenjorgenson5305
    @kierstenjorgenson5305 Місяць тому +1

    So much wisdom in this video!

  • @milicajacimovic1
    @milicajacimovic1 Місяць тому +1

    Love the message and the outfit.😊

  • @valeriemillikin3921
    @valeriemillikin3921 Місяць тому +6

    I have a question for Serena to flag and bring to Coffee Chat lol. I know your church is conducted online. Have you ever and do you miss having a congregation of believers, born again Christians gathering together to pray, converse about God, hear the Word together or a ladies gathering to Bible study instead of always just communicating online?? If you do like gather the ladies or even your local members of your congregation, I would love to come sometime. I live in VA, but it would be well worth the trip to fellowship with you all,, it would be awesome to sit and have coffee with you and Serena. I am 62yrs young and have been a widow for 12 yrs. I love people! ☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕

  • @yvonnetitus2
    @yvonnetitus2 Місяць тому +2

    Your content today, Friday Nov 8, was such a breath of fresh air. I have been doing deep diving on election news which I enjoy especially with the election results to my liking. However, I needed to slow down in my mind, heart, and soul. My station in life is one of being hunkered down in a small motorhome as my husband clears land and installing infrastructure to build on in southern Utah. We are complete empty nesters so it is a transitional season of life I believe God has called us to. This is our new normal in a temporary season of life until the shop is built with temporary living space until, LORD willing, the house is built next summer/fall. It has been quite my learning experience of being content in the many speed bumps that have come our way. I hope my little testimony may be helpful for another. Thanks for your authentic and intentional testimony of life.

    • @DavidWade-fm3pb
      @DavidWade-fm3pb Місяць тому

      Be sure you are building in a non destructive area like wild fires and such.

    • @yvonnetitus2
      @yvonnetitus2 Місяць тому +2

      @ we are next to Cedar City, UT up on a ridge. The city fathers have directed soils engineers to require certain soiled areas to be emptied of flood risk soils that could be washed away from flash floods. My dear husband had to empty a quarter acre 8’ deep and refill it with “good” soil, i think ended up being 2 million tons of new dirt. Since we have more time than money he has moved all this dirt one tractor bucket load at a time. So I appreciate your caution about non destructive areas. The requirement was a bit overkill since we are on a ridge, but you can’t buck the system. The valley view will be worth all this trouble. God has His hand on us.

    • @DavidWade-fm3pb
      @DavidWade-fm3pb Місяць тому

      @yvonnetitus2 Glad to hear be safe and be blessed by Jesus the almighty.

  • @RamonGarcia-g9t
    @RamonGarcia-g9t Місяць тому +1

    Watching from Clark,Philippines.
    Good Morning!

  • @Vulture-88
    @Vulture-88 Місяць тому +2

    Doug and Stacy off grid on YT live like you're talking about.

    • @HeavenlyMindedHome
      @HeavenlyMindedHome  Місяць тому

      I think that's exciting to see others doing this- much to learn!

  • @gordondollman3606
    @gordondollman3606 Місяць тому

    Glad yas are doing well stay safe 💓 😊

  • @biddiemutter3481
    @biddiemutter3481 Місяць тому +1

    A lot of wisdom. How do you treat your water to make it safe? I don't know how high up you live, but I hear there's pollution in the water.
    Possibly in the soil too.
    I pray that people will appreciate the link between dangerous weather events and pollution. We have to stop pollution of God's creation.
    I noticed some good side effects of the lockdowns of a few years ago too. Let's hope we remember the lessons.

  • @mppar3104
    @mppar3104 Місяць тому +1

    Great message! Continued prayers for all of you ! ❤️ in spite of all the things, y’all have been through , and you must be so tired, you still look so beautiful ! The sweater is so cute!!!! Also , what is the brand & name of your red nail polish? God bless y’all !!! Continued prayers ❤️🙏🌻🐿️🍁🍂

  • @ronaliveshere7422
    @ronaliveshere7422 Місяць тому +3

    My dog knocks my phone out of my hand for attention. Even the pets know!😂

  • @TaraCharlotte-me3sb
    @TaraCharlotte-me3sb Місяць тому +1

    live by the sun and the moon ❤🌞🌙

  • @reetayoung
    @reetayoung Місяць тому +1

    So good

  • @Simplyrissa20
    @Simplyrissa20 Місяць тому +3

    Where do I start at as a mom that works out of the home and in the lower class when healthier foods are so much more expensive for a family of 5? ☕️

    • @christinatom9146
      @christinatom9146 Місяць тому

      Not all of these things are my experiences, but some I also have heard of or friends have done. One is eating a lot of organic hot cereals for breakfast that you buy in bulk. No cold cereals. Also buying bulk items, and especially organic, at Costco instead of shopping at the regular grocery store. This goes also for trying to stock up when things are on sale and turning down things as much as possible when they are not. It's also really important to cook mostly from scratch and keep things more simple and also eat as much what is currently in season. Maybe you could do your vegetable and fruit shopping at the farmers market? I used to price out the recipes I was making to find out what ones were more economical when we were super tight on money for a few years. We also always ate up our leftovers and did not throw away food. We did not go out to eat and did not buy much convenience food at all. Could you possibly have a small garden in your yard next year? Can you cut down on your meat consumption and eat more lentils and beans and cheese some of the days? Not drinking any sodas or energy drinks and other expensive things can help to period I have always made my coffee at home and bought a lot of it at Costco which saves a bundle! Hope this helps!

    • @christinatom9146
      @christinatom9146 Місяць тому

      @Simplyrissa20 I replied to your post but am not sure you would get it so I am tagging you. 😊

    • @Simplyrissa20
      @Simplyrissa20 Місяць тому +1

      @christinatom9146 thank you so much some of that did help I'm looking into making some of our things from scratch like bread which I have never done before and my town is about to get a Costco so I will be looking at that as well I'd like a garden but I would have to have a raised bed because I'm renting any suggestions on the best things to plant in a raised bed?

  • @tammypoling9618
    @tammypoling9618 Місяць тому

    So true, glad you're doing well

  • @conniekline9881
    @conniekline9881 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for sharing some of your lessons learned. I too long for a time when I can slow my pace and enjoy living, the rat race steals our joy. God bless you all.

  • @katiegarcia8255
    @katiegarcia8255 Місяць тому

    The book “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer (a pastor in the northwest) has a GREAT chapter about how the invention of the lightbulb, while great, shifted our sleeping schedules away from being guided by sun hours. It was such a transformative book!

  • @Godsglorygarden-v6r
    @Godsglorygarden-v6r Місяць тому +1

    ❤ much of what you said, rings true and Parallels how the Lord has been leading my wife and I most recently. We make this connection with your video in light of the scripture and the prophecy of the days we live in. It gives meaning to the words, “what was meant for evil God works good “. We are represented in his word, and that word is, “Therefore He says: 'Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light. (Ephesians 5:14). A deepening question is, when will we realize the worldly, corporate style that most churches have adapted. We live in a New York suburb, and have experienced firsthand the divisive and over bearing leader ship of “Man-made church” I now call, “church American style “.😢😢😢 We identify with your theme, and yet we don’t seem to hear it from church much. Reminds me of another scripture, Psalm 51: 17……… What was a dawning for us was to take the things you’re saying about a chaotic lifestyle, and simply compare it to The hypocrisy of the success driven message of main stream church.😮😮😮

  • @Marcus-rg7bg
    @Marcus-rg7bg Місяць тому

    I bet yall can hear much better over there.

  • @valeriemillikin3921
    @valeriemillikin3921 Місяць тому +2

    Is there an address to you and Serena's family that I could send some encouraging mail?

  • @coldhandjacinth9069
    @coldhandjacinth9069 Місяць тому

    With the excess mold problem, I wonder how many Bible readers will finally decide to observe the week of unleavened bread next spring to combat excessive yeast build up in their body, knowing that there is a health benefit to doing so. After losing access to their home, I wonder how many Bible readers will now observe the week of the feast of booths next autumn which has an important 'outdoor living' lesson.

  • @amandashaner1141
    @amandashaner1141 Місяць тому +1

    It's good to let people motivate you but depend more on God

  • @dwd3100
    @dwd3100 Місяць тому +2

    I appreciate you sharing your experiences. I've heard you say several times that the government did very little to help you. We can't expect the government to save us. I teach my kids that we must be prepared to save ourselves. We need to have a mutual assistance group, a tribe, a community. Call it whatever you like, but we need our own group of people that we do life with. Within this group, we look after one another. It sounds like you have a small group like this on your property already. Just expand that out to a few more families. Really on one another and the next time there is a castostrophic situation, you won't need the government. I pray that things are beginning to get back to normal. God bless you and your family

    • @HeavenlyMindedHome
      @HeavenlyMindedHome  Місяць тому +4

      Amen- I couldn't agree more! Exactly why we keep sharing- so many believe that things will just "get fixed"-- and that is certainly not how it works. Community is so very important! ❤️

    • @dadandmoms7054
      @dadandmoms7054 Місяць тому +1

      @@HeavenlyMindedHome With all due reverence, does anyone think it is problematic that government over-reach, in the context of land grabs, is clearly infringing on our GOD-given Rights in America (the Land of the Free because of the Brave)...no less?😮😟😓😱 How can we celebrate Veterans Day, in all good conscience, if the military went rogue? No offense. I double Dare you to Rapture in Real Time!😇~Love you lots in JESUS'S intervention, ^Dr. Lady S. here^

    • @dadandmoms7054
      @dadandmoms7054 Місяць тому +2

      We all need a personal, dynamic relationship with the real JESUS CHRIST of the HOLY BIBLE. 📖 Please command your Soul to Rapture right quick! {1 Thessalonians 4:17-18} and {Titus 2:13} are essential. Simply put, I have no desire to disrespectfully debate with anyone. I'm just talking about some things I know about. Oh, death, where is your sting? Grave, where is your victory? Dead things come alive in the Name of JESUS. We need a spiritual, mutual assistance group...at the very least. Community is a miracle-gift from GOD! What a SAVIOR! Please pray for the worldwide, 'Great Commission' Task Force and conversion of all souls in the human family. 🙏We are all responsible for fighting problems. Being held accountable is our civic duty. *tone of deep compassion and empathy* Where is the needed, righteous indignation against all heinous, weather wars?😡 I'm not dwelling on the make-believe. I encourage you to do your due diligence and research the cause of hurricane Helene. Thanks. Be encouraged!~Love in celebrating our King JESUS always, +Dr. Lady S.+

  • @Nic_P85
    @Nic_P85 Місяць тому +4

    Let's all remember, yes wnc is where the storm hit worse, but the storm not only hit wnc, it got Gastonia, lincolnton, hickory, 2 hours or so east of where y'all are. Trees still down, power lines still down in some areas, no floods but there is still rebuilding in these parts to. So it didn't just hit wnc!

  • @msuzzzim
    @msuzzzim Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @dianesmith4759
    @dianesmith4759 Місяць тому

  • @alvashoemaker8536
    @alvashoemaker8536 Місяць тому +1

    SORRY…NOT everyone has the ability to…SLOW DOWN; EVEN after surviving a hurricane…YOUR vid is…SWEET; it’s NOT within reach for many…. SO… ENJOY your “nostalgic life…!” 🙃🙃

  • @janefromthecountry1820
    @janefromthecountry1820 Місяць тому

    ❤❤

  • @emilottis3119
    @emilottis3119 Місяць тому +2

    ✝️.. Helene was GOD-MADE Death & Destruction, Y'all !! ..✝️

    • @dadandmoms7054
      @dadandmoms7054 Місяць тому +1

      I'm not into conspiracy theories, I'm into facts. Please do your due diligence in terms of research. Our displaced anger is a symptom of our grief. See: {John 10:10} and {Jeremiah 29:11} in the Good Book. GOD is not to blame, buddy. We have to buck the system via: the Mightiness of the HOLY SPIRIT. We are not defeated in CHRIST. Your backbone is essential. No offense. Simply put, we all need to have robust, respectful discussions about the Cause and Effect of hurricane Helene... without any denial. I get that the shock and trauma are real. All in all, I'm sensitive to peoples' needs through all this loss and horror. Is this forced-off-grid living going to facilitate and usher in the True Rapture? Are we all just waiting around for the next catastrophic (carnal) disaster to strike in America? Alarming! I wish everyone all the best. May each of you experience perfect healing from every trauma through the LORD'S lavish love. Dead things come alive in JESUS'S Name. The world needs to unite for the children. We all have good reason to cry. Friend, you are destined to live. Hold on! We'll get through this...intentionally and prayerfully. The reward will be spectacular! I want to encourage everyone. Nature is beautiful, indeed. Sunlight-driven days and the romance of fresh air, outdoors, are miracles from GOD. Heidi is a GOD-send. You were supposed to be born. You were so meant to be. Family teamwork is key frfr. Caveat: With all due dignity, what exactly is Heidi eating on a day-by-day basis? Is the water too contaminated to drink? Just wondering. Our TRINITY-GOD is still in control. Don't give up!~Love in the Power of Agape' Hope, ^Dr. Lady S.^

  • @r.perkins2103
    @r.perkins2103 Місяць тому +1

    Isn’t it weird that you pay your taxes that gets paid overseas to other countries for foreign aid- yet there is none left when you need it?
    Maybe you need to sort that out.

    • @HeavenlyMindedHome
      @HeavenlyMindedHome  Місяць тому

      Pretty sure those decisions aren't mine to make. ;)

    • @greatestever8976
      @greatestever8976 Місяць тому

      They bail out banks, automobile manufacturers and airlines but not our people.🤬🤦

  • @DavidWade-fm3pb
    @DavidWade-fm3pb Місяць тому +1

    Need more discipline

  • @gordondollman3606
    @gordondollman3606 Місяць тому

    Glad yas are doing well stay safe 💓 😊

  • @gordondollman3606
    @gordondollman3606 Місяць тому

    Glad yas are doing well stay safe 💓 😊