Our home got squished...

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  • Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
  • We all have opinions about others. Assumptions and generalizations without knowing the truth about the challenges we each must face in life. For my sweetie and me, we have our home, a single-wide which I lovingly call a mini-house (just 480 square feet) where we are most of the time, squished under two very large trees!
    I make videos about being on the tower, but I don't own it and now work for the nonprofit, FPTower Inc, that I started to make it so others will carry this effort forward. This is by plan and on purpose because I firmly believe that to save the Frying Pan Tower, I must make sure those who help know that they are making a difference for the next generation of young men and women who will run and manage it in the future.
    I'm not getting any younger and the tower is best served when it's carried forward by others who have the time and strength and see the vision of it being a place to do research, help mariners, and showcase our amazing world of above and below the waters.
    But, to open a door to my real life, I share this video with you not for your pity, but to realize that I believe along with Nancy, my sweetie, that this world is not as important as the one we will be part of with Jesus afterwards. So, if I seem a bit like Bob Ross in my admiration of the world, or like a small town preacher, I hope that you'll understand. My work and efforts will be judged at that last day and although I'm assured of my salvation through Christ, I want to be a bright shining star that when people think of, they see Jesus first.
    If you can help others who are suffering in the hills from the winds and floods, please do so. From the simple things like rebuilding a school football sports field (gofund.me/a62d...) to helping your neighbor with some food or just listening to them, please do so. It will make a difference.
    Stay safe out there and make sure to be generous in your love for others,
    Richard

КОМЕНТАРІ • 79

  • @candyallen816
    @candyallen816 14 годин тому +18

    Sending love and prayers!

  • @theresekirkpatrick3337
    @theresekirkpatrick3337 13 годин тому +14

    Bless you sir you’re 💯 correct. Always something to be grateful for. Glad you’re safe.

  • @Ima-Diamond
    @Ima-Diamond День тому +19

    My heart goes out to you. I pray everything works out for you. I’m so sorry you have to deal with this

  • @laurie2715
    @laurie2715 11 годин тому +8

    I’m very sorry you’ve lost your home . 😞 your attitude and faith in The Lord is remarkable, it was a blessing to listen to you . 🌿🙏😊

  • @annsoini1852
    @annsoini1852 20 годин тому +10

    GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU AND YOUR WIFE. AND GIVE YOU HIS ABIDING PEACE WHICH PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING!!!

  • @bellbo5630
    @bellbo5630 13 годин тому +11

    So sorry! May abundant blessings flow down on you and your family! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @katherineaustin2477
    @katherineaustin2477 12 годин тому +3

    Bless you

  • @Angela-x1u7h
    @Angela-x1u7h 19 годин тому +4

    God will make a way

  • @gijiette7685
    @gijiette7685 3 години тому +2

    My husband and I enjoy watching your progress at the lighthouse and restoring your mountain home. Life is tough, but at least you have the land and bubbling creek. Apply for the Dema trailer and build a small cabin. We are thankful you and your wife are safe and well. Be best❣️Every day is a gift...thats why it is called the present🤗God bless us everyone!

  • @djonpow
    @djonpow 12 годин тому +6

    You bring "This is a day The Lord has made...rejoice and be glad in it" to life sir...God bless you and yours from me and mine ...praying for a speedy recovery. subbed.

  • @angeltait4682
    @angeltait4682 День тому +16

    So sorry you lost your home. Loved to see you so positive. God Bless You and I will be praying for you

  • @JamieJupiterNV
    @JamieJupiterNV 14 годин тому +5

    Seeing you enjoying the beauty around you is a blessing. May many blessings come to you 🫂

  • @ohnoyce
    @ohnoyce 12 годин тому +4

    So sorry about your home. I pray that you’ll get the help you need to make it right.

  • @hippiechickoffgridmaine8625
    @hippiechickoffgridmaine8625 День тому +11

    Love this man's attitude! So sorry about your loss 😢

  • @NjSam54
    @NjSam54 5 годин тому +2

    God has you, we know he has a plan, of course we find out as he wants us to know. Your heart is open, he's speaking to you. Hugs for you and Nancy. ❤

  • @ellendoyle1957
    @ellendoyle1957 23 години тому +16

    Fema is giving out small trailers to live in. Apply for one and get it set up, So glad you survived. You can have a bed to sleep in and heat in the winter. Bless you.

  • @trippinwiththefergusons2913
    @trippinwiththefergusons2913 5 годин тому +1

    God bless you and your wife. You will gain more than what you had before. Thank you for sharing.😢

  • @TheDotDetective
    @TheDotDetective 21 годину тому +2

    God willing, you will find a way to rebuild 🙏. God bless!

  • @pnw_one_love
    @pnw_one_love 9 годин тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your good words. So so sorry for your losses. Grateful you made it thru. Sending love and prayers from Washington state. 🙏🏼❤️‍🔥🇺🇸💪🏼💯🌹

  • @Tundraoutdoors
    @Tundraoutdoors 2 дні тому +35

    God bless you brother, you are a prime example of a good hearted Christian and positive!! Let us know what you plan to do I would love to help out, i still yet have to come out to the tower, we spoke years ago.

  • @terryhenderson424
    @terryhenderson424 22 години тому +3

    That house gave its life for your lives.

  • @annadee8725
    @annadee8725 День тому +5

    You are a beautiful soul. Love your positivity and so glad you are both ok. Hugs from NC. (I am fine here. )

  • @pattyd8480
    @pattyd8480 9 годин тому +1

    God is blessing you both as a result of your faith. He WILL bring something good out of this! Prayers are with you. So thankful you're both safe! 💗💗

  • @tammye5930
    @tammye5930 2 дні тому +18

    I’m so sorry that you lost your home. Praying for you both!
    Even going through something like this, you are positive and gave us all words of encouragement! Sending love your way from NC.

  • @immasista6537
    @immasista6537 12 годин тому +2

    Sista is so happy to hear ya'll did notta git squished! God is good all the time and all the time God is good 😊

  • @chartuck
    @chartuck 2 дні тому +14

    Thank you for finding light in a dark event. You are a great guy. What a lovely property you have. I’m sorry you lost the single-wide :/

  • @NatureSpeedatRoad7H
    @NatureSpeedatRoad7H 12 годин тому +2

    Happy to hear you and your family are doing well! I am also happy to hear your belongings didn't go with the flood!❤

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 2 дні тому +12

    Sad to see what the storm did to your house and property but I pray for you
    and your family take care my friends Thank You.🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲

  • @catzska
    @catzska 2 дні тому +8

    Much love, support, care, prayers to you, your wife as well as to All. 💕🙏🏻✌🏻

  • @utubemouse
    @utubemouse 13 годин тому +1

    ❤ we lost a beautiful, huge oak tree during the last rainy hurricane that rolled slowly through Texas. Still moving back in after roof repair and flooring replacement. Thankfully, small hole this time around! Hope you are able to get the equipment you need up there soon.💚🌱🕊️

  • @kareneDallas
    @kareneDallas 23 години тому +4

    Saying a prayer for you & your wife.

  • @janeicegilmore98
    @janeicegilmore98 День тому +4

    I’m so sorry ❤️🇺🇸🙏

  • @relevant.c5411
    @relevant.c5411 2 години тому +1

    God has something better for u hun. He never closes a door without opening a better more abundant one. God bless u and your wife. Embrace what he has for u and know without a doubt, it is on it's way.

  • @sandyallen1523
    @sandyallen1523 21 годину тому +1

    🙏💗🙏

  • @jessiehorne
    @jessiehorne 2 дні тому +9

    Very sorry for your losses 😞 I was afraid this had happened 😞

  • @AdventuresofExploring4848
    @AdventuresofExploring4848 День тому +2

    Bless you heartbroken for you

  • @cynthiamize8609
    @cynthiamize8609 22 години тому +1

    So sorry about your situation but you have a beautiful piece of heaven here on earth . I loved the sound of the brook . God is a Way Maker

  • @pthomson9736
    @pthomson9736 День тому +2

    ❤❤ Amen

  • @brookdorflinger9070
    @brookdorflinger9070 2 дні тому +6

    So sorry 😢 glad u are good

  • @pamelapalmer2832
    @pamelapalmer2832 39 хвилин тому

    God bless you and your wife. ❤

  • @j-p-d-e-v
    @j-p-d-e-v 2 дні тому +2

    Glad youreok sir

  • @jeffsechrest
    @jeffsechrest 2 дні тому +3

    Praying for you both!

  • @eldonhoward7925
    @eldonhoward7925 День тому +4

    I am sorry that you have had that loss. I have been praying for ya'll.

  • @sheliawisner811
    @sheliawisner811 7 годин тому

    You are a prime example of the people's of those mountains!! I was amazed at some of the beautiful houses,,and churches left standing. I too live in a mobile home,, I pray somebody will give you a new home!! In Jesus name.

  • @AdventureAwaits1111
    @AdventureAwaits1111 6 годин тому

    5:27 ❤ this! So true!!! Good coffee lifts the spirit, it is the nectar of the gods!
    Support him if you can Y'all...this man knows the meaning of life.
    Much love to you and yours sir!

  • @drehlemhe
    @drehlemhe 2 дні тому +3

    Sorry for your loss praying for you and Nancy!!! God bless you both!!

  • @BackoftheL
    @BackoftheL 2 дні тому +4

    sorry and best wishes from kiwi land over in New Zealand sending nothing but good vibes your way

  • @davidstearns9664
    @davidstearns9664 2 дні тому +5

    You and the wife take care . I'm sure you will find a way through the troubled times. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @debi8057
    @debi8057 7 годин тому

    God Bless you. May he be your help.

  • @pamclark6686
    @pamclark6686 8 годин тому

    Sending LOVE AND PRAYERS to you and all impacted from South Tex. God blessed me today with this positive video. Thank you, and Glory to GOD.

  • @djjt69
    @djjt69 2 дні тому +14

    I'm sorry that you lost your house. But I'm impressed by your positive attitude! Your calmness. Sending you all my love all the way from Sweden.

  • @travisp224
    @travisp224 День тому +2

    sorry to hear this Richard, but glad your safe, stay well and safe out there

  • @robertparker3580
    @robertparker3580 День тому +2

    Man that's tough,glad you are alive and well Richard,take care!

  • @donaldfrazier5244
    @donaldfrazier5244 День тому +2

    If you know any loggers or riggers you can use the trees near by with block and tackle to remove them,I’ve done both jobs and it can be done!

  • @jamietomlinson8787
    @jamietomlinson8787 12 годин тому +3

    Maybe you should start a gofundme?😢

  • @HundedeskriegesWV
    @HundedeskriegesWV 2 дні тому +4

    What an odd twist, the tower in the ocean still stands through multiple hurricanes, but the singlewide in the mountains hundreds of miles from shore was felled. But what can we do in the face of god and the fury of nature but keep our head up and follow the path to wherever it may lead us. Living a good life is often making the best out of bad situations, I hope your next steps are blessed.

  • @MH-mk9il
    @MH-mk9il Годину тому

    You are a wonderful person. God will bless you and your family. I love the mountains of NC as they were my home for over 18 years and my heart bleeds for all of the people there. I understand what you are saying deep in my heart and feel your pain. God is watching over you and will lift you up. Keep your eyes on him and remember all you said in this video. Prayers from my family to yours.

  • @tammybearden4270
    @tammybearden4270 2 дні тому +2

    Prayers for you and your family.
    🥰

  • @joniastrology
    @joniastrology 2 дні тому +3

    So sorry to hear.... My prayers are with everyone in Appalachia right now. Just horrible.

  • @stephenp6411
    @stephenp6411 2 дні тому +2

    I'm so sorry Richard

  • @monicalifornia_
    @monicalifornia_ 5 годин тому

    These stories are rough.
    Praying for your peace.

  • @Highvibes777
    @Highvibes777 7 годин тому

    Prayers for you and your family 😢

  • @PJB-To-be
    @PJB-To-be 7 годин тому

    You could build a little cottage with all those downed trees. Cut a few more too, for a little clearing around the cottage. Just a thought for precious you's.❤❤❤

  • @merrymerrymead7749
    @merrymerrymead7749 2 дні тому +5

    Sorry you are in this situation.

  • @deskgamesix
    @deskgamesix 2 дні тому +2

    Man, you guys got hit hard!

  • @SurvivenTerry
    @SurvivenTerry 2 дні тому +3

    Praise the lord your still kicking. Many didn't make it. If you have any problem with housing you let me know bud.

  • @bugman0914
    @bugman0914 2 дні тому +4

    Richard can you get an excavator in there to lift and pull the trees back off the house?

  • @Dondoubleu3
    @Dondoubleu3 2 дні тому +3

    💔

  • @adoracle1
    @adoracle1 18 годин тому

    ❤😢

  • @richardwilcox5988
    @richardwilcox5988 День тому

    That’s an inevitable outcome with trees are growing so close to your home !! Gravity!!

  • @philhammond5908
    @philhammond5908 2 дні тому

    At least you have the frying pan to jump into.

  • @clwest3538
    @clwest3538 4 години тому

    What is the chance that those two trees held your trailer in place rather than sliding down the side of the hill like it looked like some others did? Blessing in disguise, maybe? Anyway, bless you ... the Lord kept ya'll safe for a reason ....

  • @slow3007
    @slow3007 День тому +7

    i live in Wilmington NC . every hurricane water rush in my living room I'm disabled and so is my wife .i get on my hands and knees and dip water out my living room. i keep 2 doors caulked up to one- and one-half feet to keep water out. Life sucks.

  • @gloriagibb-zs4se
    @gloriagibb-zs4se День тому

    Take rocks consciously from the river bed and build a stone structure with wooden support, if possible?

  • @sandblast5636
    @sandblast5636 День тому +1

    Sorry for your loss but you are still breathing.

  • @brony954
    @brony954 День тому

    Do you have a way for us to donate and help

  • @travisp224
    @travisp224 День тому

    Harris and Biden has done as much as they can very fast for both storms, so i hope the help comes your way if need be, take care and god bless