Still Here- A hurricane Helene survivor story

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  • Опубліковано 22 січ 2025

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  • @GraceCook-g1l
    @GraceCook-g1l День тому +10

    Thank you for telling Don's story. More tears. More prayers. So many perished. Hope he gets his house rebuilt.

  • @onetuliptree
    @onetuliptree День тому +9

    I'm glad Don is here to tell his story. I've been following channels that help supply hurricane relief camps in TN and Western NC, I hope Don can find one and they can help with survival supplies, and offer help with recovery. It's still a dire situation in the mountains and people living in tents and campers.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  23 години тому +1

      Thank you for sharing that. I hope Don finds the help he needs but everyone else as well. It’s 4 degrees this morning here and that’s hard

  • @randyriggs5463
    @randyriggs5463 2 дні тому +4

    God bless you sir! North Carolina is still in prayer!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 дні тому

      Thank you! They still very much need them

  • @MikeGradySmith
    @MikeGradySmith 11 годин тому +1

    Thank you for all of the care you put into this video. I am Don’s neighbor and we are so grateful to God for saving him. There is still a long way forward for Don and the rest of our community, but we are doing it together. I’m happy to report that we got some good news earlier this week about plans for rebuilding Don a house!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  10 годин тому

      That is wonderful news! Praise the Lord!

  • @Lulu-222
    @Lulu-222 День тому +4

    I wish I could give him and everyone who helped him a hug.❤

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  День тому

      I know they can use them right now!

  • @1Craftyone
    @1Craftyone 3 години тому +1

    Heartbreaking. Great videographer and editing work, and expressing the emotional road leading to hope

  • @fayewilson1892
    @fayewilson1892 День тому +4

    😢😢 Thankful you are ok❤Prayers for you 🙏🙏

  • @gregblackmon2
    @gregblackmon2 2 дні тому +4

    Whoa! Excellent work J! This piece had me in tears. Bravo.

  • @winmarfbd909
    @winmarfbd909 2 дні тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this story with us. ❤️🙏 from Michigan

  • @normp.3657
    @normp.3657 2 дні тому +3

    Great video and story of survival. I live a little higher off the river and was unaware of how bad it was until the following day when we tried to leave south central and found we were locked in as all the bridges were washed away. He is right about how the community stuck together and took care of one another. They did, long before the government even bothered to acknowledge the flood.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 дні тому

      And they still are! I’m sorry you were affected as well and hope you have what you need.

  • @blainewood71
    @blainewood71 2 дні тому +2

    Wow dude! This is an amazing story and the way you shared/produced it is exceptional. Very well done. Impressive.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 дні тому

      Blaine, thanks for being here and for the kind words. I am just trying to do my part.

  • @jandtbauer
    @jandtbauer День тому +1

    May God's hand continue to be on you! Thank you for telling your story

  • @KarenWilliford
    @KarenWilliford 14 годин тому +1

    I am so glad God spared you that day. You have been a blessing to me today. Good still has a work for you to do Don.

  • @vickeypierce293
    @vickeypierce293 День тому +1

    God bless you!! You are truly amazing ❤❤

  • @carolkraus2422
    @carolkraus2422 День тому +1

    Thank God he has something he still wants for you. Hang on keep looking up and reaching to your brothers next to you.

  • @schoolsforhope
    @schoolsforhope День тому +1

    Thanks for making this.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  День тому

      It’s the least I can do for those affected in my area

  • @gqmydreamjourney409
    @gqmydreamjourney409 17 годин тому +1

    I’m so sorry you went through this 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @jaredcollins-photo
    @jaredcollins-photo 2 дні тому +1

    Killer job, brother!
    What a powerful story you captured and told, here! We are still here!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 дні тому +1

      Means a lot sir. I hope to keep telling these

    • @jaredcollins-photo
      @jaredcollins-photo 2 дні тому

      @@jeremygouge Let me know if I can help in anyway! These stories need to be captured, shared, and told!

  • @pt4218
    @pt4218 День тому +2

    It is a miracle Sir! Thank Jesus Christ! God bless you and the wonder people who helped you. Prayers that the first man made it through. Sending love, hugs and prayers for you and your dog.

  • @angelgardener2748
    @angelgardener2748 16 годин тому +1

    Bless your sweet heart. Amazing story. Yes, as you said, a new start.

  • @ugotamber
    @ugotamber 16 годин тому +1

    Bless his heart. Your East Tennessee family is here for you. Please reach out if anyone has needs. I'm in Kingsport and run supplies and donations all up east tn and wnc. So much love for everyone rn. ❤️🙏🏼

  • @kd2432
    @kd2432 2 хвилини тому

    I'm grateful God saved you so that you can tell your story. So many people still over 3 months have gone by since Helene, and they refuse to believe how terrible things still are. If not for neighbor helping neighbor, good hearted people and Christian organizations continuing to help I'm not sure how some that survived are still living. The freezing cold has been the worst I can remember, some people are living in tents and without the necessities to survive. As you stated all the "hazardous materials" that were spilled into the raging waters are now making people extremely sick. I'm terribly sorry about your son as a nurse what is happening with Fentanyl and other drugs breaks my heart each time I hear of another case. God bless you and hold tight to your faith He strengthens us in times like this for a reason. You are a miracle to be here today to tell your story praise God.!

  • @sandrapridmore6346
    @sandrapridmore6346 День тому +1

    Only because of our wonderful Jesus. My heart is so hearing all these stories.

  • @BeenDelivered
    @BeenDelivered 18 годин тому +2

    🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @theresahopson4001
    @theresahopson4001 2 дні тому +1

    Gods not done with Don! Hope he gets his home rebuilt!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 дні тому

      He def is not done! He has it all.

  • @melaniemiller4567
    @melaniemiller4567 8 годин тому

    😢 everyone of these vids across YT just breaks my heart for these ppl....🙏🏻

  • @MikeHallman
    @MikeHallman День тому +1

    WOW

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  День тому +1

      Thanks man. It was a heavy project but in the best way

  • @lindaharsch6412
    @lindaharsch6412 День тому +1

    🙏✝️🙌🔥

  • @carmenbecktel849
    @carmenbecktel849 13 годин тому +1

    Is anybody helping rebuilding his house?

    • @shelbymerryweather8785
      @shelbymerryweather8785 11 годин тому

      Yes there’s quite a few churches / organizations. Do you need some resources? I’m trying to update people on current resources on my channel @UpdatesfromAppalachia

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  10 годин тому

      Yes they heard today about plans to rebuild!

  • @loriflarson4236
    @loriflarson4236 Годину тому +1

    God needs Don here, obviously.

  • @crazydoglady5
    @crazydoglady5 6 годин тому

    wow.... he said the dog popped up...did the dog make it?

  • @allisondangelo2372
    @allisondangelo2372 День тому +3

    God Bless you ❤️ a true miracle🙏🏻 I pray out that you get the relief from President Trump, and he sees that the most rural areas are devastated. I pray every day for all of you may the light shine on you🙏🏻🇺🇸❤️

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  День тому +1

      Thank you Allison. I know that they can use all the prayers, and support we can find for them. Thank you for watching, and commenting.

  • @katherineking3174
    @katherineking3174 День тому +1

    Jesus Holy God!!!

  • @babyMule
    @babyMule 21 годину тому +2

    Let's see how President Trump is on his word

  • @gqmydreamjourney409
    @gqmydreamjourney409 17 годин тому +2

    Absolutely heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹 you made it thank you Jesus