Surviving Hurricane Helene: Floodwater Rescue and Life After the Storm in Asheville

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  • @greg4876
    @greg4876 Місяць тому +308

    Im a hard old grumpy man sitting here with tears in my eyes.....i haven't cried in years but im leaking now... bless the people that went thru this

    • @joanhenschel3511
      @joanhenschel3511 Місяць тому +24

      Sir, you're brave to be so honest about your nature. You're soft enough to have spoken up here, hold onto that and let our Lord guide you - He's a loving Father. The Lord bless you and keep you 🎉

    • @shirleylake7738
      @shirleylake7738 Місяць тому +18

      I have been wanting to reach out to these people and help them. It just so happened that I saw a short video with Dr. Phil in North Carolina helping people shovel out the mudding their house. He was there with Samaritans Purse personnel. I googled the phone number and a lovely lady representative helped me make a donation of $ 50. Wish I could have donated more. I felt good knowing it helped in someway.

    • @donnaheater9090
      @donnaheater9090 Місяць тому +16

      We all are Greg. We sometimes all need to cry and pray for people we don’t know. I believe we will be praying until the last person is accounted for.❤️🙏😇🇺🇸

    • @girlanonymous
      @girlanonymous Місяць тому +2

      In tears?

    • @girlanonymous
      @girlanonymous Місяць тому +1

      @@cathyhickson7098 THIS. I guess he cried because she is American….and the right skin tone. I am glad she is safe but at least all she was escaping was flood waters and not a dictatorship or terrorism or war.

  • @ccasagram
    @ccasagram Місяць тому +50

    Thank God they got home in time to save their pets!

  • @theyrenuts2845
    @theyrenuts2845 Місяць тому +73

    In the midst of crisis with 3 kids in protect and one to worry for...these guys didn't abandon thier pets. God bless this family and all effected by the weather and the lack.of truth. ❤

    • @loiswilliamson2635
      @loiswilliamson2635 24 дні тому +1

      Amen.. it sure does tell us how wonderful they are. May God continue to keep you all safe🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @patriciamank5694
      @patriciamank5694 22 дні тому

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  • @janetstrothman8087
    @janetstrothman8087 Місяць тому +98

    That kind of horror having kids in a panic situation like that would probably have done me in... God bless you young lady The Lord had truly been with you all

    • @dancersmom4u
      @dancersmom4u Місяць тому +9

      Amen!

    • @rstroh2105
      @rstroh2105 Місяць тому +4

      A child with a disability and a baby nonetheless

    • @juismac
      @juismac Місяць тому

      They should have stocked up their food supplies the same night( they came back from Florida as this incoming hurricane was all over Florida and also NC. ( We live in Charlotte NC and we stocked up on Thursday before the storm hit on Friday morning). Then they wouldn’t have had to go out on Friday morning to go get food or baby supplies and put themselves at unnecessary risk.

  • @JuliaYstine
    @JuliaYstine Місяць тому +141

    This really open my eyes how little appreciation I have for everything I own. This is all so horrifying to loose all you know in the matter of minutes

    • @Theriangirl_andsis
      @Theriangirl_andsis Місяць тому +16

      @JuliaYstine same! The moment my kids have tried to complain anytime in the past week I'm like, you're complaining about what's for dinner when there's people who don't even have homes, or clothes, or food, or have lost their loved ones😢

    • @JuliaYstine
      @JuliaYstine Місяць тому +14

      @@Theriangirl_andsis unfortunately, it's hard for even some adults to grasp

    • @Poetessa2
      @Poetessa2 Місяць тому +7

      For those of us who have lost everything in the past, that never leaves you. We know we were lucky we survived but that pain and FEAR that everything will be ripped away without a moment's preparation is something that stays with you. For us it was fire and to this day I shudder when I hear a siren. I was just a child when we lost everything but the clothes on our backs a few days before Christmas and to this day, on the anniversary I still cry. It's not the stuff we lost but the safety and innocence. It's hard if you've never gone through it to truly grasp the gravity but I pray you never EVER endure it. Hold your family close, appreciate all you have and if you are able, try to assist anyone in your community who goes through something similar. Your kindness, however small will be etched in their memories for life. We were so blessed by the amazing community for assisting us. Sorry if that was TMI but watching this video has brought it all back and my heart is just breaking for her right now.
      Hugs and warm wishes from Montreal, Canada.

    • @fartsyfloxy855
      @fartsyfloxy855 Місяць тому +4

      ​@@Poetessa2My heart feels for you! You experienced one of my worst nightmares.
      Never TMI! Rather, it's about how much you're comfortable sharing. I appreciate every word.
      May that memory fade into a mere shadow as time goes on.
      And I pray God comfort and guide you throughout your life ❤❤

    • @JuliaYstine
      @JuliaYstine Місяць тому +2

      @Poetessa2 i appreciate this perspective. I have similar trauma with bed bugs. The smell of some chemicals make me itchy. Then again nothing like what you've been through

  • @sarahcurley7639
    @sarahcurley7639 Місяць тому +69

    My sister and family are Katrina survivors. My daughter and I went in to help on the first commercial flight in. They had water throughout the first story. They knew enough to take a lot upstairs but so much loss and destruction. I remember no fresh air; garbage as far as you could see; peoples entire contents, including all appliances, hauled out front. Special garbage removal, including semis. But how you're describing your experience is exactly what we went through. My sister felt what you did. However, her kids were older. I can't imagine a baby and a special needs child. God bless both you and your husband for your strength and courage. And yes, our first responders need special care!!!!!

  • @chacha-Ce83
    @chacha-Ce83 Місяць тому +14

    This precious lady ‘s soul is beautiful! Brave, her fear didn’t win

  • @theresacoffman8133
    @theresacoffman8133 Місяць тому +16

    Just found this family ‘s Go Fund Me. I gave a little and will pray for this sweet family. God Bless 🙏

  • @andrealouis-visser4973
    @andrealouis-visser4973 Місяць тому +69

    It’s so beautiful that you connected with the Hawkins family and filmed this. I’m deeply touched and appreciate knowing what helps.

  • @robingastonia
    @robingastonia 26 днів тому +5

    This really touched my heart so much. I live in the Charlotte NC area and we even had alot of trees down, power out in the area I live in. My power was out for 28 hours and I thought that was awful but then I think you sure are a SELFISH person, think about our beautiful mountain area completely destroyed, people lost every single thing, they have lost their lives and then when I started thinking about my power being out, it really made me appreciate every single thing I do have. I was even worried about my apartment flooding but it did not, thank God. It is always better to give than receive. Praying for our mountain communities. I love our mountains, they will take a very long time to recover and will never be the same, but maybe with the help of God, they will be better.

  • @lt5093
    @lt5093 Місяць тому +10

    I think you & your husband did Great! Your survival mode kicked in big time. You had unseen Blessings too.

  • @GLN14659
    @GLN14659 Місяць тому +11

    The power of a determined woman, mother and wife. She was prepared without knowing it. Life made her strong. God bless her and her family and furbabies too. Wow! A traumatic experience for so many. We're sending aid from our town and many people donating money and supplies. Dear stranger's our hearts are bonding with from afar. The loss is huge. Keep reminding folks to keep helping for the long haul.

  • @pattywolford
    @pattywolford Місяць тому +57

    Such a harrowing story…what she and her family went through just to get to her home, carrying a baby, then saving the pets. So glad they survived, but so sorry for the loss.

    • @girlanonymous
      @girlanonymous Місяць тому +2

      A harrowing story huh? Is it harrowing when a migrant has to escape war and/or terrorism and seek refuge in a “safe” country??

    • @pattywolford
      @pattywolford Місяць тому

      @@girlanonymous disgusting comment. What are you even talking about?! Seriously, you need help. This is about a national catastrophe. Many didn’t survive; many lost everything.

    • @catherinejohnstone5397
      @catherinejohnstone5397 Місяць тому +5

      ​@girlanonymous Please don't denigrate this family's trauma. Life is never promised to be fair for any of us. We take what is given and try to thrive.

    • @pattywolford
      @pattywolford Місяць тому

      @@girlanonymous such a stupid comment.

    • @onThisJourney
      @onThisJourney Місяць тому +7

      @@girlanonymous it is also sad in those situations you are speaking of and i think you must have really been hurt because hurt people, hurt people. I'm sorry for whatever has happened and that there has to be regulations for coming into this safe country. I imagine without rules we would no longer be safe and chaos would soon follow. Honestly, I don't know what the answer is but i know it won't help to put others down or make their tribulation seem small compared to someone else's. We have to pray for God's strength and mercy and love others. ⚓❤🙏

  • @debimorgan5816
    @debimorgan5816 25 днів тому +8

    I'm an Asheville native and your story touched my heart. Thank you for being brave enough to share it with the world. We're in this together. God Bless you!

  • @Mommasboy-q8e
    @Mommasboy-q8e Місяць тому +93

    It was God that held this family safely together. Fo me I had no lights, internet or water for 3 days…but, my home was ok. I thank God for what I have; everyday. Seek God, he will provide!

    • @knails5638
      @knails5638 Місяць тому +2

      Ya know, it always seems so, narcissist to thank God for what he's done for you! WHY, didn't he see fit to save his OTHER children¿?

    • @cherylld9435
      @cherylld9435 Місяць тому +13

      ​@knails5638 He, God, saw fit to take those whom He chose to take home instead of continuing on this Earth. He didn't maliciously kill anyone. So, yes, to thank Him for what He blessed us with is very appropriate at this time.

    • @knails5638
      @knails5638 Місяць тому +2

      @@cherylld9435 well, I just can't see it that way. Does he have his eyes closed while children are being molested and trafficked?

    • @ellencooney5563
      @ellencooney5563 Місяць тому +12

      @@knails5638 I think that is a very fair question. So many survivors among us have asked, why? Even Christ asked, just before he chose to commend his Spirit to God as He laid down His life for all, especially others He knew would be victimized by this world. Many more would die of broken hearts, I think, if we could not cling to the hope and perseverance Jesus teaches still today. I often wonder why his ministry of healing was exactly three years...but I wonder lots of things and still hang on to answers I've found in His words, actions, followers and living saints who care for others as He does. Like this Mom said so honestly, we can get pretty doubtful and negative, but in our weakest moments the Lord shows a way. Don't give up; pray for all children everywhere in this fading world. Be renewed🕊

    • @lesreid2704
      @lesreid2704 Місяць тому +1

      @@cherylld9435 are you also thanking God, the creator of all things, for causing such brutal destruction to people, land, animals, nature? Are you thanking God for the utter pain he has caused, or being Almighty, could have prevented? I ask these questions respectfully of you. Thank you

  • @lindagodwill9358
    @lindagodwill9358 Місяць тому +33

    Praying and supporting through Samaritan's Purse Australian office. Bless you all.

  • @BernardMcBride-if5jc
    @BernardMcBride-if5jc 26 днів тому +5

    I greet you from Johannesburg in South Africa. We can only try to imagine what a person experiences in your situation. We don't have such events, there are parts of our country where there may be some localised flooding, severe hailstorms and snow. On occasion fires ravage mountainous areas or grasslands. Drought is the one disaster that wreaks havoc. However, with access to the You Tube, we can see what people are going through in these times, Their stories like you shared here, certainly stirs my soul and heart. We pray for God's mercy and grace to touch every person who is suffering from this devastation, May you be Blessed.

  • @debibrand
    @debibrand Місяць тому +10

    Thank you all for featuring this story. Americas need to wake up and adjust to our new-non-improved America. Where things once counted unheard of here more increasingly become common ...

  • @rms3391
    @rms3391 Місяць тому +52

    Wow, I have no words! The only thing I can give are prayers!

    • @TheBergamot
      @TheBergamot  Місяць тому +10

      🙏 thank you 🙏 your prayers, love and light for this family and all family's devastated by this apocalyptic storm means the world to us.

  • @LalaWest
    @LalaWest Місяць тому +140

    😢 Jesus please comfort these people as they find their way through this horrible disaster.

    • @cathyhickson7098
      @cathyhickson7098 Місяць тому +3

      Do you say that same prayer for immigrant families fleeing devastation in their countries to the safety of America? Do you have empathy for them?

    • @LalaWest
      @LalaWest Місяць тому +12

      @@cathyhickson7098 yes, ma'am I would and will pray for those trying to help themselves. Do you take offense often when people share a prayer or a thought of their own?

    • @Joan-q6k
      @Joan-q6k Місяць тому +1

      What was Jesus doing with a naked boy at a public park before sunrise; Mark 14-51-52? You people have no idea if you haven't searched the original Greek texts. Lady Babylon channel.

    • @dancersmom4u
      @dancersmom4u Місяць тому +9

      @@LalaWestl am so sorry that you were asked if you pray like that for immigrants fleeing their situations. I’m a Christian, and as a Christian we have a heart for everyone who suffers, no matter who they are; but I don’t know why anyone would ask you that question unless they no nothing about Christianity and our hearts for the suffering. We need more people like you that are bold enough to pray for others. I pray for everyone involved in the floods and mudslides in NC, Tennessee, Florida and other areas. I pray for the survivors, the wounded, the displaced, the volunteers, the rescuers, and many others involved! Dear Lord, You are bigger than all this! Praise You for Your love and help! Continue to show people Who You are and what You can do through Your followers. We love You, Father! Thank You! Amen! 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

    • @LalaWest
      @LalaWest Місяць тому +5

      @@Joan-q6k TROLL.

  • @lindadavisheldreth8497
    @lindadavisheldreth8497 Місяць тому +8

    Very brave and tough wife, mother and father of course. Wonderful family. My prayers to all.

  • @maricogan2903
    @maricogan2903 Місяць тому +58

    Samaritan’s Purse is a volunteer relief organization based in North Carolina that has traveled worldwide, to every disaster. They have portable field hospitals, portable, feeding kitchens home & land cleanup. They showed up at my sister-in-law‘s front door in her burned out neighborhood of Kula Hawaii on the island of Maui. They brought the family food, water assisted in putting out small boring fires and brought heavy equipment to clear the burn debris from the land. My sister-in-law’s home was the only one not destroyed in her area. This is a very reliable and effective organization to donate money to. They were one of the first on the ground in North Carolina and Tennessee, Tennessee.

    • @catgonzalo1490
      @catgonzalo1490 Місяць тому +11

      Only organization I will donate to

    • @ME2too2022
      @ME2too2022 Місяць тому

      Samaritans Purse would be NUCH better than GOFUNDME! These technocrats LOVE disasters and cause disasters to be the hero and make a lot of money.

    • @ME2too2022
      @ME2too2022 Місяць тому +4

      ​@@catgonzalo1490I will see if I can donate too. I have a low income and struggling is something I never get used to. So I will see what I can muster up. 😢

    • @catgonzalo1490
      @catgonzalo1490 Місяць тому +4

      @@ME2too2022 The Lord bless you

    • @jeffmercer3891
      @jeffmercer3891 Місяць тому +6

      I don’t have the words to express my appreciation and love for this organization. You change lives, including my own, thank you 🩵

  • @peggybaxter8480
    @peggybaxter8480 Місяць тому +36

    God Bless You for sharing this Brave Young Ladies Story with us. Knowing that wasn't a natural storm and how it has affected so many lives breaks my heart. Yes Floridas storms were bad but the damage done in this area will affect everyone for a long time. Getting the areas infrastructure built back will take years.

  • @HildaNethercuttMclawhorn
    @HildaNethercuttMclawhorn Місяць тому +61

    I keep hearing Asheville,there are many,many other places that are in of need help 😢in western North Carolina! I pray daily for everyone impacted by Helene🙏

  • @jreubert
    @jreubert Місяць тому +9

    My heart goes out to her. Wow…I am floored. It really does make me think about how I get too carried away with worrying about material things at times.

  • @deebauguess4054
    @deebauguess4054 Місяць тому +6

    God be with each one of you meeting your own personal needs, may all including my state just be grateful for what people have done for all.There is going to be things needed for a long time.

  • @daleclark8872
    @daleclark8872 Місяць тому +9

    Such a heart wrenching experience for so many people. Thank you for sharing this video. It definitely prompted me to donate, and to pray earnestly for all those who have been impacted but the hurricanes! If each of us gives something, we can help so many! 🙏❤️🙏

  • @crystalrothganger2415
    @crystalrothganger2415 Місяць тому +8

    My prayers are for all of you recovering from thus tragedy.

  • @Lagunaberry
    @Lagunaberry Місяць тому +16

    God bless the people affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton

  • @jeanhargis7333
    @jeanhargis7333 Місяць тому +16

    Love the fact that this lady is focusing on what is most important! That she is able to be worried about those around her who are suffering at the same time she has lost so much is such a testimony of God in her heart! May God bless you and keep you growing spiritually through this difficult time and that your faith will shine to others to show them how you trust in your Lord no matter what!

  • @ohbaby4life
    @ohbaby4life Місяць тому +38

    Floridian here watching from Denver sending my love to all of those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton ❤

  • @carladodson874
    @carladodson874 Місяць тому +8

    It so heartbreaking for these people. We need to pray for our country. We all need God in our daily lives and lean on him. I'm glad her family is OK.

  • @rebeccabrown5014
    @rebeccabrown5014 Місяць тому +42

    Prayers for the Hawkins Family! 🙏 I cried through most as she shared her story. As a mother of 6, I understand the exhaustion of getting back home after a trip to Disney. To go from that to your family’s heroic measures to get back home and then save your pets, to watching your home flood, and finally, the love your neighbors showed, you have a story that needs to be shared! God bless you! ❤

    • @cathyhickson7098
      @cathyhickson7098 Місяць тому +1

      While you're asking, Can you ask for prayers for immigrant families who cross treacherous waters and make dangerous treks to Escape devastation in their countries for the perceived safety of America? They have Humanity too.

    • @dancersmom4u
      @dancersmom4u Місяць тому +6

      Yes! I cried through your entire story! The fake news won’t tell whole stories like yours! Praise God He saved your family! 🙌🏻

    • @dancersmom4u
      @dancersmom4u Місяць тому +7

      @@cathyhickson7098can you share about their specific sufferings that are compared to such a horrible disaster as Hurricane Helene? No one is saying they aren’t suffering, but this time and place is about the disaster victims.

    • @nicolemay4427
      @nicolemay4427 Місяць тому +1

      @@dancersmom4ushe’s a troll, it’s ridiculous smh 🤦‍♀️

  • @Yankee49
    @Yankee49 Місяць тому +23

    The Hawkin's are heroes. May God forever bless them. We are better people for having them in our country. Screw the government. Hail the folks of Carolina!

  • @bluebayou4242
    @bluebayou4242 Місяць тому +22

    Oh my God. This poor lady and family. She's so terribly traumatized. I know so many people there are. 💙🙏💙

  • @sherylmarshall2602
    @sherylmarshall2602 Місяць тому +30

    God is trying to pull this country together. And that's why you've gotten help from so many places and I wish that your family peace continued Love and support🎉🎉🎉

    • @tina-mariecrocker5687
      @tina-mariecrocker5687 Місяць тому +5

      ❤❤❤

    • @yodservant
      @yodservant Місяць тому +5

      Yes !!! The way forward is heart centered cooperation and local organization....we are here to help each other. No more giving our power and resources to a government who will abuse them. Blessings from AZ❤😊

  • @momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786
    @momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786 Місяць тому +9

    I have been sending support to local teams on the ground. Churches and of course, Samaritans purse. Will continue to pray for everyone affected by these terrible storms/hurricanes . #AmericaStrong.❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸💪💪

  • @nancysmith-baker1813
    @nancysmith-baker1813 Місяць тому +19

    Your Kids will be stronger for this because of you .

  • @koolio5202
    @koolio5202 Місяць тому +20

    This is horrific. I'm so sorry.

  • @nicolesgarden860
    @nicolesgarden860 Місяць тому +32

    This is awful.. I didn’t start crying until she mentioned the neighbor bringing over the ppj.. 😢heartbreaking

    • @Sherryl-nh3ye
      @Sherryl-nh3ye 26 днів тому +1

      Thoughtful person who thought of that for these peoples precious children. 🙏🏻💞🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @wroffinwroffer6713
    @wroffinwroffer6713 Місяць тому +37

    Thank you Jesus for all the survivors and first responders. I had family there and they are ok too. ❤️🙏😇❤️

  • @user-mc4dr7qm1o
    @user-mc4dr7qm1o Місяць тому +6

    Hugs and Prayers for your family and everyone who is enduring this terrible situation.

  • @rickrader5004
    @rickrader5004 Місяць тому +25

    We live in Maryland and watched your video of your experience trying to get out of Asheville. You two are such a resourceful couple. We were taken back by what the two of you went through and so happy that you made it. Imagine our shock, when we saw this update about a family that you filmed and their horrendous event. We subscribed and will continue to follow you both to keep us updated. We will continue to pray for all of those affected by these terrible storms. You are a dynamic and caring couple that were meant to share this and assist with the healing of this community.

  • @cuzntruble979
    @cuzntruble979 Місяць тому +4

    Praise almighty God you are still here AMEN

  • @JillChristyGroup
    @JillChristyGroup Місяць тому +26

    Donating and praying for you to have the continued strength and courage to carry on with your children, the cat, the dogs, and your family as you rebuild.
    And thank you!!!
    Thank you!!! for going back for the K9 dogs… when you said you went back for the cat, I was yelling at the screen, “Just free the dogs, free the dogs, free the dogs and they can swim …and for a minute there I thought you were going to say your husband couldn’t get to the K9s…it was such a relief that he and others swam back to them.
    You are both so incredibly brave!
    You are why this is the land of the brave! I hope you were able to get one or two of your mother’s things. I am definitely getting a safe this week to put a few of my dad’s things in. Love to you all! ❤

  • @lizziemomof3558
    @lizziemomof3558 Місяць тому +9

    Love seeing us all come together also to help our brothers and sisters who were in this devastation

  • @loveearth7011
    @loveearth7011 Місяць тому +23

    Idk if I made a comment on the previous post, but thank you for your documentation of Helene in Asheville. This has been my home for 17 years. I was hunkered down during the hurricane, and have been blessed. But we all are still trying to get information from our community and how to help.

    • @pamelagruno9722
      @pamelagruno9722 24 дні тому

      I Waa born In Asheville,Swannanoa,I am Just Wondering What Part Of Asheville,The Video showed,I Know Biltmore,I WonderWhat Area This lady Was In,There Is Or Used To be What They Called Tunnel Rd,you Went Threw a big Tunnel To West Asheville,McDonald's Was On Tunnel Rd,Used To be,I Just Try To Vision The area,God Bless!!

  • @sjc123family
    @sjc123family Місяць тому +8

    I watched your entire video and have been with you in prayer ever since. Thank you.

  • @ballet07
    @ballet07 Місяць тому +18

    Sending help Hawkins family!!!!!! You and your husband are amazing! You went back and saved your pets!!!!❤❤❤

  • @Lynn16-rg8cf
    @Lynn16-rg8cf Місяць тому +80

    2 Chronicles 7:14
    - KJV: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

    • @naneebonee59
      @naneebonee59 Місяць тому +7

      Amen

    • @rosasp.2936
      @rosasp.2936 Місяць тому +2

      Amen 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

    • @knails5638
      @knails5638 Місяць тому +1

      So, all those that died, different have enough faith or hadent "turned from their wicked ways"??

    • @hildarichards7953
      @hildarichards7953 Місяць тому

      Amen

    • @davidmarotz189
      @davidmarotz189 Місяць тому +1

      ​@knails5638 No, they still look forward to the god of money rescuing them in the end. The blessings of Baal.

  • @krissyp7219
    @krissyp7219 Місяць тому +24

    Praying and just donated. May our Lord bless you and your children as you rebuild. God bless your in laws, too.

  • @MeaganHall-i1z
    @MeaganHall-i1z Місяць тому +21

    My heart and prayers I send to them. God bless this family

    • @cathyhickson7098
      @cathyhickson7098 Місяць тому

      Do you ask God to bless thee many immigrants fleeing Devastation from their countries to what they perceive as the safety of America?

    • @LalaWest
      @LalaWest Місяць тому +2

      @@cathyhickson7098 oh, NEVER MIND! TROLL AWAY.

  • @angelarowland5080
    @angelarowland5080 Місяць тому +26

    Father, we pray for this family right now that you would comfort them during this loss and traumatic experience. Help them know that they are so deeply loved by You, their Creator, and so seen by you through the love and support of the body of Christ. Restore to them what the enemy stole 100 fold, heal their hearts from the trauma, and bless their new home. Let it be a place of love, joy and peace beyond what they could even imagine!!! Thanks you for sparing their lives. We give you all the glory, In Jesus name!!!!❤

    • @Grammichal
      @Grammichal Місяць тому +2

      Beautiful❣️

    • @tanyabutton6556
      @tanyabutton6556 Місяць тому +1

      yes and yes an Amen, Lord, help this family

    • @desireelouis2391
      @desireelouis2391 Місяць тому +1

      Amen

    • @mimis105dobbins3
      @mimis105dobbins3 28 днів тому +1

      That’s is such a heartfelt prayer,God bless you all ❤

    • @Sherryl-nh3ye
      @Sherryl-nh3ye 26 днів тому

      Praying, believing, in agreement in Jesus name, Amen. 🙏🏻💞🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @TheresaThomas-t2c
    @TheresaThomas-t2c Місяць тому +7

    I lived in Asheville for 3 years and grew to love the area and the people I met there. So devastating for those folks. Thank you this story.

  • @shellslaraine9295
    @shellslaraine9295 Місяць тому +7

    My heart just breaks for ALL the communities that are suffering from Helene . Prayers , love, and hugs go out to all.

  • @petgranny194
    @petgranny194 Місяць тому +3

    Such an important story - thank you all for being so vulnerable while telling it.

  • @startingsmallmedia
    @startingsmallmedia Місяць тому +30

    Beautifully captured. Thank you Nate and Jillian!

    • @TheBergamot
      @TheBergamot  Місяць тому +4

      Cam thank you so much! We love you brother. Your kind words mean a lot coming from you!!! Hope too see you soon. xx

  • @Lulu-222
    @Lulu-222 Місяць тому +3

    I haven’t cried this many times in a day & days in a row since the passing of my dad. My heart is hurting for everyone affected. I’m praying, sending my love, & trying to figure out a plan to get there to help. I just can’t go along with my normal daily routine knowing how many people need help.

  • @williambarry8015
    @williambarry8015 Місяць тому +38

    Sad that it took a catasrophe to put you fine folks on the map but that video you guys made really captured something.

    • @TheBergamot
      @TheBergamot  Місяць тому +13

      William thank you for your kind words! We appreciate you and promise to continue sharing uplifting stories and music on here and beyond. Not sure if you have seen this yet but we have a feature film out called State of the Unity (it was Oscar Eligible last year and is up on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Tubi)! If you get a chance to watch it we would love to hear your thoughts☺ Shine On

  • @twlghtangel8922
    @twlghtangel8922 Місяць тому +10

    Prayers...my heart breaks for her

  • @MichelleYvonne59
    @MichelleYvonne59 Місяць тому +13

    My heart just goes out to Asheville, and to Laura and her family. 💔😢prayers going out for you Laura, and to all of you. The world needs to hear this story. 🙏🇺🇸❤️

    • @Sherryl-nh3ye
      @Sherryl-nh3ye 26 днів тому

      Absolutely!!! Everyone please share!!!🙏🏻💞🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @dennisanderson9641
    @dennisanderson9641 Місяць тому +6

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

  • @BJ-dv7dk
    @BJ-dv7dk Місяць тому +3

    I'm a new subscriber and saw the previous one about the storm. Life can change on a dime and your new friend is so right. All the love always to you all. Sending prayers from RI xoxo

  • @nancydc9422
    @nancydc9422 Місяць тому +12

    Blessings to this family

  • @tanyabutton6556
    @tanyabutton6556 Місяць тому +2

    I watched your "What Actually Happened..." video last week and cried through it. Now, thankfully, my UA-cam recommended videos brought this one up. Mrs. Hawkins, you are so brave and so strong and a super-hero in my mind. Your children will arise and call you blessed, like Proverbs 39. Praise God for His protection over your daughter with her grandparents and over you and your husband as you waded through filthy water with your boys. Incredible. Thank you for sharing your story of horror, but also hope. May God grant His tender mercy over you and help you rebuild your house and your lives.

  • @lydiaanderson824
    @lydiaanderson824 Місяць тому +5

    Being a survivor of a 1,000-year flood 10 years ago, I can say that FEMA would have given us the same amount that we received from flood insurance. We also received a 1% interest loan from the SBA. Samaritan’s Purse came to help 3 times. Local charities and churches were amazing. Finally, I created a GoFundMe and reached out to everyone I knew. Best of luck to you. It took 2 years to be made whole again.

  • @TGTree
    @TGTree Місяць тому +9

    What I have witnessed, in over 40 of the 50 stated in U.S. of the America's
    ...
    many people have a difficult time of recounting their stories.
    Y'all did a great job in listening to this woman, and giving the account of her experience.
    Some will not share (their experience) until others speak up/out.
    Sincerely, Thankyou for This video.
    TG.❤

  • @JohnBass-m9e
    @JohnBass-m9e Місяць тому +18

    I pray that God will continue to provide for you and the people in North Carolina 🙏❤

    • @TheBergamot
      @TheBergamot  Місяць тому +6

      Thanks so much John. There is a lot of work to do and we hope to give in anyway that we can. Wishing you all the best. Ever Upwards!

  • @ChiliPepper-o9y
    @ChiliPepper-o9y Місяць тому +14

    Thank you so much for bringing us this amazing woman to hear her talk. It's so inspiring and uplifting. Definitely sharing and donating and praying for a better future for all her family. You guys are Amazing. ❤❤❤

  • @lindaheckert8495
    @lindaheckert8495 Місяць тому +10

    I watched your horrific video of your journey back to Charlotte NC, I was in tears with that horrific video, and with this video connecting with this family that was so scary for them, I’m glad Mrs Hawkins reached out to you guys so we can hear her testimony of her families survival of Helena, what they and most folks that has endured this horrific flood. I Pray for them and others that are surviving this horrific flooding 🙏🏻✝️ Keep your eyes on our Lord Jesus he will get you through this. Keep talking and sharing your testimony, We care. Thank you for sharing this video, I too are hugging You all and the Hawkins as well 🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️

  • @CaroLinek88
    @CaroLinek88 Місяць тому +14

    God bless you and your family.

  • @chrisjackson9204
    @chrisjackson9204 Місяць тому +19

    Sending love and strength❤❤❤

    • @ALanLovesJesus
      @ALanLovesJesus Місяць тому

      Pray. So much better. Prayers our answers by our creator. I am curious as to how you send “strength”. Did you mean stay strong?

  • @joanmarion4076
    @joanmarion4076 Місяць тому +1

    There are no words! What courage! I admire your faith and perseverance! I’m a North Carolinian and my heart hurts for WNC. Continued prayers.

  • @kimswansonlinner6889
    @kimswansonlinner6889 Місяць тому +3

    God Bless You. Thank you for this update to your video. Prayers to your guest and her family and others ... were so strong to endure this heinous manipulation of a "hurricane". It is unbelievable for "someone" to do this collateral damage of lives and property. Asheville and surrounding areas should NEVER have been in this destruction...inland from a hurricane?!!!? Rivers and roads totally destroyed?!!!?
    Blessings to you and be strong. God Bless You all!!!!!
    😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

  • @redbullbundy
    @redbullbundy 29 днів тому +1

    I live right in this area. It was really bad when I went out Friday afternoon. Like I am right in Fletcher city limits. I love this community. The love and support here makes my heart full. To all my neighbors and people that are out there making folks lives better. I love you.

  • @DeliaLRuiz
    @DeliaLRuiz Місяць тому +11

    Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @juliastricker-hollan
    @juliastricker-hollan Місяць тому +3

    My heart hurts for you! My family experienced the same thing in a flood of the century! You’ve got a long journey but you will survive! You will experience the good, the bad and the ugly! My prayers are with you!

  • @tailzzzzz
    @tailzzzzz Місяць тому +6

    I know other families may have had it even worse, as if that's even fathomable, but gosh, I can't stop crying just hearing all she went through with her young family. The pbjs, the little things, that was the end of me. I broke down. I could sense how appreciative she was of that which both broke and warmed my heart at the same time. Bless her heart.

  • @jennifermclelland6877
    @jennifermclelland6877 Місяць тому +10

    This is great journalism.

  • @darzzie1
    @darzzie1 Місяць тому +7

    Such an amazing woman!!! Amazing family! Sending prayers to all of them. Thank you for bringing all of us this heartwarming story
    🙏💜

  • @emkelly8879
    @emkelly8879 Місяць тому +3

    Sending you and your whole communities love and prayers from the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia. I'm so sorry for your loss, and so heartened to hear of you and your family's safety. God be with you. Praise God for keeping you safe

  • @jboyettful
    @jboyettful Місяць тому +4

    We will continue to pray for you and all who are experiencing such pain and loss. You all are so precious to the Lord. God bless your family in they days ahead.

  • @ingridcope3323
    @ingridcope3323 Місяць тому +10

    Sending love, hugs and prayers 2 u all❤

  • @BrideOfChristJesusTheLordGOD
    @BrideOfChristJesusTheLordGOD Місяць тому +6

    Love her 2 !
    Jesus Prayers for everyone effected.
    Prayers for strength and his Peace, that surpasses ALL Understanding !

  • @georgeannawymer5311
    @georgeannawymer5311 Місяць тому +7

    Prayers for your family and the whole community ❤

  • @johokeen1
    @johokeen1 Місяць тому +1

    Climate Rage is real and devastating... i have no words, only a sense of helplessness.
    My prayers are with the folks of Ashville and beyond. May all the love and community spirit continue to help you all through this horrible traumatic time. 🙏🇬🇧

  • @heritagevr4010
    @heritagevr4010 Місяць тому +2

    You are telling the story so well for so many there, for people who cannot articulate what they are suffering. It helps to hit home the magnitude of the situation. So you are actually doing a great service to talk about all the details of your terrible saga.

  • @melissaciswhoibe9183
    @melissaciswhoibe9183 27 днів тому

    I saw yall's video and I felt so scared for y'all and everyone affected by this unimaginable disaster. I was praying and I'm still praying. Thank you for sharing your video. 🙏 If it wasn't for people posting videos on YT, many would never know about this amount of destruction. I live in the west central mountains of Virginia and we had power outages, trees down, heavy rains, high wind gusts, minor flooding, and schools closed for a few days here, and we really weren't expecting anything since we are 11 hours away from where Helene made landfall. Our road turned into a swift red water creek and we had some good size limbs fall, but we didn't lose our power. We were shocked to get any of that, but it's not even worth mentioning it in comparison to everyone south of us. We live in the mountains for a reason. They have always sheltered and protected us from everything. (At least they used to) Derechos, tornadoes, and now hurricanes in the mountains just has me in such a state it's hard to wrap my mind around it. It is unreal how far Helene spread her wickedness. I am grateful for videos showing all of us outside of the affected areas what has happened. Everyone needs to know of this unbelievable destruction. My grandfather's job transferred him to North "Cacalacky"(I couldn't pronounce Carolina when I was little) in Cary in 1967. I grew up in both states. For almost 60 years NC has been part of who I am. I love NC and the people there.
    ✨️ To this beautiful young momma, I am so happy for you and your husband and children and pets to have survived this horrific disaster. You both are braver and stronger than you thought you ever could be. Thank you for telling your story and I hope more people do tell their stories too. I think it helps to process and digest their experiences. Thank you for your service 🙏🫡🇺🇲 and your husband also for his police service. Please take care of yourselves. May God bless you all. Continued prayers and much love for everyone affected by the evil hurricane Helene. 🙏 🫶🫂❤️‍🩹

  • @ChristenWinter
    @ChristenWinter 27 днів тому

    It’s amazing how much you can get done in fight mode. Mama and papa bear went to action. I’m proud of you all.

  • @annaowens7053
    @annaowens7053 Місяць тому +6

    God Bless you all and all the people affected with Helene. 🙏🙏

  • @aronaeve1669
    @aronaeve1669 Місяць тому +3

    Please tear down home and rebuild for the mold within the home is not worth your health for the entire family. Prayers & Love to ya'll.

  • @laurelsternberg5861
    @laurelsternberg5861 Місяць тому +7

    Thanks for sharing this family's experience. All of us who have faith must be grateful for it. Faith in the true and living God of the BIble. He is our peace, joy and strength. I weep and pray for you. Here in Israel we are being challenged, because most of us don't know Him and ignore Him. But the prophets assure us, we WILL know Him. Bless you all.

  • @darladiaz695
    @darladiaz695 Місяць тому +11

    God bless you all!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @victorlopez-eq3yl
    @victorlopez-eq3yl Місяць тому +5

    Prayers to all affected thank you for caring for your pets too..all seach and rescue groups thank you ❤🕊️🤝

  • @queen6201998
    @queen6201998 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for giving her time to share her experience. Absolutely awful. I live in central NC now but lived in a tiny township in Ashe County. It is so overwhelming thinking what happened to our former neighbors. There was a creek across the dirt road that was beside our tiny house. We had barely 3 feet behind our home and the mountain.

  • @Poetessa2
    @Poetessa2 Місяць тому +1

    My heart is just breaking for this family! I wish I could do so much more than just pray for their safety and during this long road to healing and recovery. I am just sobbing for them. Just the trauma alone will be so hard in the coming months and even years but it does get better in time. But thank GOD they all survived and are together!! So mamy were not that fortunate tragically. It sounds like they already had a full plate and to go through this unfathomable trauma so suddenly, there are no words.
    I know what it's like to lose everything but the clothes on our backs in a Christmas fire as a child, so this truly touches me on a soul level. And I know what it's like to have total strangers show up and be our Earth angels. I still sob even talking about the generosity, kindness and love.
    I will continue to pray for everyone impacted, including this beautiful family. May God send them an army of Earth angels to get them back on their feet and restore their home and their lives. I know so well how important HOME is and how devastating and overwhelming it is to lose everything. I know it's just 'stuff' but there are things that can never be replaced...like pictures and precious keepsakes handed down from generations before us. These catastrophic events change you on a DNA level and it takes YEARS to grieve and recover, though it never truly leaves you. Kids seem to bounce back quicker than adults but they need to make sure they talk about it with their kids, they will act like it's all ok but deep inside they are traumatized and afraid. That carefree innocence has been taken. Our family never spoke of it together until not long ago and that was a mistake. Grieve together as a family. This will never leave them, there was life before the flood and life after But I pray that they be surrounded by warmth, safety, kindness, support, strength and above all LOVE, to ease their pain and assist them until some modicum of normalcy has been restored!!
    I wish I could be there to assist them and hug them all. They will get through this, they are stronger than they ever realized, there are happier, calmer days ahead. And I do believe in miracles and they come when you need them the most, trust me, I wouldn't be here if not for a miracle!! GOD BLESS THEM!!!!!
    If by chance she ever comes to see all these comments, my dear friend, I don't know you but I love you , I'm standing with you and I am there in spirit and praying for you and your family and I am sure thousands are doing the same. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!
    Much love from Montreal, Canada.

  • @RejoyceRestored
    @RejoyceRestored Місяць тому +1

    Wow Praise God for this testimony!!! May more people come to understand the joy and strength of the Most High God Yahweh will endure. Jesus is coming soon for His own. Be ready❤

  • @sarahclassen1434
    @sarahclassen1434 Місяць тому +8

    Thank you for sharing this. Heartbreaking.

  • @inhiscare1
    @inhiscare1 Місяць тому +1

    TEARS....the Lord brought you all thru, without loss of life!!!...
    HUGE WOW!
    Powerful message...and for the Husband to know what to do to save the house.... INCREDIBLE!!!

  • @ag9378
    @ag9378 Місяць тому +1

    Prayers for everyone affected by Helen and Milton. What an amazing story of God, gratitude, family and love ❤️