I agree you do not need to defend yourself, God knows and I am so glad that you are not ignoring other people's suffering instead you are opening opportunity for us to help too.
We pray for all of the effected people in NC and Fl and support you thru MercuryOne. Thank you for your YT channel. I haven't watched FAKE NEWS for over 4 years and sports even longer. I rely on channels such as yours and my discernment. God Bless yall.
Our communities are destroyed. We have lost friends and family. Many of our “standing homes” have mud, mold, and damage to most everything inside. What a cruel and insensitive thing to say. Only someone without any empathy whatsoever could even think that. 🤬💔❤️🩹
Love and blessings. You're not alone and I see you. Thank you for sharing. Don't be discouraged God knows your pain and needs and He will provide for you all. ❤
I had the exact same reaction: no explanation necessary. The scale of destruction and utter lack of help from the feds is obvious to anyone who is not a low class idiot. Unbelievable how mean and stupid some people are.
Katrina survivor here. What y'all are facing is much worse. They say God never gives you more than you can handle. I disagree. God allows trials to show us we always need Him. God give you and yours His Peace.
“They” may say, but there is no Bible verse that God never gives us more than we can handle. People often confuse the verse that God provides a way out from under temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13) with saying that we don’t endure struggles that are harder than we can handle. Many people go through very hard things in life, and they are good reminders that we can’t do it on our own and need to rely on the Father.
@@ellenm.2001 You are absolutely correct!! His Word was speaking of temptations...and letting us know there is a way of escape, so we can bear it. The Father even looks over us through temptations!
I heard the story from a guy that just got back from there . He went there with a team of 60 guys to help clear trees for the past 10 days. He said it’s the church organizations that are getting it done for the people.
I was there too. And it is definitely the churches. Idk where the govt is. They're there but not doing much and putting up a lot of red tape for us to help others.
That’s true they are getting it done for the people and it’s a blessing. But our government is helping other countries and these people who have lost everything have lost their jobs too. They can’t pay their bills. Is our government going to send them a pension like they’ve done other countrieslike they’ve done the illegals coming here?
@@carolstacey4955 the government definitely dropped the ball on this one. Thank god for all the people volunteering and donating to help these folks out. Some of which lost everything. I keep praying 🙏.
@@carolstacey4955this administration has no intention of helping the citizens of this area. It’s too “white” and not enough of their voter base to make them care. The hundreds of millions going over seas at this moment is a disgrace. But it’s been their way to launder millions in kickbacks to themselves and their cronies so it’s not gonna stop until they are thrown out of office. Go vote ! for not only change but what now is a matter of survival. God bless those in need .
We had fire in my county when I was 10, almost all the houses in commercial district were burned down except for our block. We were save by two firewalls of big stores and bus terminal. I am glad the government regulation required them to put one to operate.
@@priscillasponderings6132 I am from Sylva, NC but have lived in Florida for 20 years. My daughter & Grandchildren just lost their house in Yancey County 😞 I was born raised in the Appalachian Mountains in Western NC. It’s will always be my real home. I am driving back & forth delivering whatever I can get. I think it’s my coping mechanism for dealing with this. I feel bad because I wasn’t living there so I keep trying to help as many as I can. Survivors guilt is very real.
Prayers? Your allah is good with this shit-storm occurrence! Do you anticipate your allah changing its mind and taking the shit-storm back? You allah fooks are beyond naive idiots!
I'm in Florida work Catastrophes all day long. Survivors guilt is very real. Everything feels like a drop in the bucket. It's going to take divine intervention to avoid more losses over the months ahead. I almost moved there 5 times. My heart is broken. Whatever I send I pray you all get what you need mine will be like a grain of sand. Treasure every moment God sends love your loved ones.
Forgive & pray for him. Don't take it personally. Don't react with thoughts, opinions, or feelings. Probably demonically possessed, &/or addicted. High priority prayer lister. "Spiritual death row."
My guess it was a malware bot, not really a live person at all. She could click on him and see if his account even has a history at all or if it was just opened a day ago -- a big clue that a bot left a message. Regardless, I agree with you -- he didn't deserve a response, and he doesn't represent patriotic America.
Having no electricity is horrible. What a senseless comment from whoever made it. I live in FL we had no damage from the storms but had no power from 2 wks. We could not cook, no internet no hot water. No cooling system in a 90+ temperature. Not to mention if you have medical needs. Cruel, ignorant people have no sense of human suffering. May the Lord give you peace.
Me too. I'm in zephyrhills and had no damage. Thank God 🙏 no power for 6 days. I am glad I went camping as a little girl 😊 this was the storm of our life. 1000s have lost their life, homes, and the destruction aftermath to rebuild is going to take years! PRAYERS TO EVERYONE I WISH I COULD BE MORE HELPFUL 🙏
Thank you for the prayers. We need it. Truly. I live here. It's been harder for me emotionally and mentally than physically. I was one of the fortunate ones without much damage to my home. But 3 weeks later, I still have meltdowns every few days for all of those around me....AND for the feeling that where I live has been "raped," so to speak. My beloved, beautiful, previously pristine corner of the world (my home for 40+ years) is forever changed. It's not easy.
I’m sorry that y’all are going through this and we are praying for you and all affected by the hurricane. People can be mean but are very ignorant on what is going on.
We moved from Southern California 2 years ago. We are 10 minutes from Lake Lure, 40 mins south of Asheville. We moved here based on faith and I do believe we have been sent here for a time such as this. My heart breaks for our WNC and I pray people would be drawn to the Lord during this time. 🙏
About an estimate....how many people lost homes? No one is talking about this....news here says 100-275 dead....other news chatter says coroner office had 12,000 body bags sent.
God bless all of you I grew up 60 miles from Asheville NC. in South Carolina. I live in another state now but this just breaks my heart😢🎉 prayers and love to all that are involved and they have lost their loved ones , prayers that God will give everyone courage and strength to go on. I am praying that God will show mercy and help them get through this.❤ I pray that things will get much better in our country but it doesn't seem like it now I'm sure to these people. God bless all of you and pray that no more harm comes to you ever in this area of the country and throughout America from Milton and Helene in other states South Carolina was hit very hard in the lower part of the state also. Many other states people suffered too blessings for all of you in the future❤ thankful for the people that are helping others. God be with you people and go ahead and help your neighbor and do what God tells you to do it doesn't matter what our government says just do your best that's all we can do in life and God will bless you for it
Danny you are spot on and up North in New Jersey one must filter through the lies and deception of the lame stream media to seek the truth of the devastation you are living. It's reminiscent of WW II and the NY Times under reporting about Nazi Germany. But way too much-thank goodness- info available and it angers me to read the ignorant comments here. Shame on our inept Pres and VP for NOT allocating $$$ to our citizens. Shame on the media for grossly under reporting each day. I will continue to donate and do my part to pray and spread the word of your needs. May the Father in Heaven continue to wrap His loving arms around WNC and also use you as a source of light to overcome this present darkness. Please,where can we send clothing. Many up north want to help.🙏🙏🙏
Everyone who knows about it is impacted. certainly not to the degree of those who lost everything, but impacted. Everyone commenting here is impacted, though they be miles away from it. Even the troll. He is just in denial. Scrambling for any way he can to minimize this.
I don’t think these who have never gone through a hurricane understand. Besides the physical damage, there’s the emotional toll it takes. As a lifelong Floridian, Hurricane Milton was by far the worst hurricane we’ve (my family) been through. Praying for these affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
I agree, especially with us Floridians going through 4 major hurricanes so close together. It takes a toll….then we have to pick ourselves up and push forward. God bless
No one comes through a flood without being affected. The fact that your home is still standing does not mean you have come through this horrendous experience unaffected. May the Lord comfort you as you move forward trying to get your life back to normal. Thank you for sharing.
I couldn't agree more. We live in the Missouri Ozarks, just on the border of MO and Arkansas. A couple of years back, we had a 500-year flood. It was the worst damage I'd ever seen first hand. No where near what y'all had, but at the time, no one around here could believe what hit us. We live on 240 acres, our house is at the highest point so thankfully we didn't suffer any damage there. Our driveway is 1/2 a mile from the road to the house, it was impassable, we ended up with an Olympic size (depth and lenght) swimming pool in the middle of the driveway, a good portion of the road was washed out. We lost fencing and that type of thing. When you see the damage, it literally makes your heart hurt. What we went through was nothing compared to this and we had a mental shock, so I simply can not fathom how y'all are dealing physically, let alone mentally. I posted somewhere else that from a small child growing up in Nebraska, I've always been told the Appalachian people are of incredibly strong stock - y'all are a proud example of good old-fashioned American grit. God Bless you, yours, and all those suffering. Y'all are in our prayers.
@@Jill-rd5cjThere’s lots of quartz in Arkansas too. hmmmm and Wisconsin where the fires are. i wonder if it is a coincidence or if it has been predetermined? just wondering. ❤
@@joyceobeys6818 The Gov't already shut down the Sallie mine for it's quartz! It wouldn't surprise me what our Gov't does anymore. They are shutting down small farms in Oregon because of "climate change". They can do all they can dream with that fear. What a scam it is. Vote Blue or our country is truly lost.
I had to stop and turn around today....I saw one of our soldiers caps on the highway. I absolutely could not leave it. It will be with me...... " Hodge", thank you soldier for helping my community. The churches have been so amazing. People helping people.
I’m sorry you have been attacked, there are so many insensitive and nasty people. Yet, I’m thankful you are taking the time to explain to everyone just how extensive the damage and the needs of the community. I will share this, as many have to hear this information. Praying for all those so desperately affected by Helene.
Yes, there are insensitive people. However, perhaps there are many more who are simply ignorant, i.e. uneducated or without knowledge. The gracious way that she informed and educated all of us is greatly appreciated. She brought up quite a few things of which I I was unaware.
Im a single dad, living off grid, and we are still dealing with mould issues, replacing mouldy furniture and repairing as we can manage, from the flooding we experienced here in Qld, Australia, back in April 22. We are on a hillside, so we did not get submerged, but falling branches damaged the roof and water filled rooms, and we could not get back home till days afterwards. I came inside, went through the house, and just walked out due to the moulding. It took months of returning and cleaning and sickness till could return, and still dealing with it. I cant begin to even comprehend what you folk are going through, brings me to tears. 💞🙏
Greg, I can’t believe you are tuning in all the way from Queensland. I live in Asheville for 15 years and left in 2021. Asheville will recover, but these small towns in the mtns. will take a generation to rebuild. This is so tragic. A lot of the population will leave the area because employment will disappear. The major industry is tourism and there are a lot of people who live from paycheck to paycheck. This is a gorgeous area of the USA, and it breaks my heart to see the destruction.
Please don't apologize to the ignorant people. They Don't care . People are praying for you and everyone affected. I can't imagine having a loved one missing knowing that they are not coming back and even animals. Thank you for this video. My heart and prayers go out to all going through so much from the hurricanes and tornadoes
Hello from Clyde in Haywood County west of Asheville. I live 2 miles from town which has been washed away more than Helene. We experienced the loss of all the things people take for granted. Grateful the house only lost some siding. The tops of our trees were twisted and will fall as the life drains from the branches. We had to ask for water from distribution sites. That was difficult considering the devastation that surrounds WNC. Survivor Guilt is real. Mountain people are resilient. Majority of all trust in God. He is our Provider not the government. Thanks for sharing. #NCStrong ❤
I’m between Cox Creek and Green Mountain Still no power while Milton fl is almost fully restored, 22nd day. Cold weather is setting. The wild animals are disoriented due to the Landscape has completely changed they are coming into to areas that they don’t come to, huge bear next to my porch I have dogs that usually keep them out. The wood that was cut for winter was partially washed away. Just ordered in chainsaw chains. 😂 My 62 yr old hubby is tired. No worries though we got this. Collecting water and heating on a woodstove fun. We were blessed with a generator, supplies and starlink so I can work out of house. Life is good God is good off to neighbors to take a warm shower in an outdoor shower. 54 degrees and sunny. 🛐🙏🏼🛐
We were by Swannanoa, and we evacuated to our wood shop in an old factory building since day 5. We left with just enough gas to get up here. Home still standing, but I sorta dread going home to a moldy house with stinky rotten food. I hope we get a dumpster to just throw a whole lot away. This is going to be a long process of going into winter emotionally drained. Roads, the small businesses owned by our neighbors are friends that we depend on don’t exist. We’re grieving so much all once. Those of us who have spent our lives in WNC and people all over and to go all over without GPS are all suffering. Our world changed overnight. Even parts of our rivers are going an alternate route. It’s beautiful how we are surrounded by beautiful caring people sending us love and light. Those who decide to play political games right now clearly do not understand. No one can twitch their nose and make everything and everything okay. We’re in this together. We have to stay together for long haul 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
This lady has gone into the things under cover that we need to come to light to see. The critical state of living conditions are just incredible difficult !!!! We still are sending our love and prayers… We were not able to help, but we sent a bunch of clothes, coats, ladies and gentlemen shoes…. We can’t smell what you’ve been smelling. Glad to see you can give us some insight into the effected environment….❤
I just found this video on the tube-haven't been watching your channel. But I wanted to say that I'm just an older person, disabled and homebound in another state and I have prayed every day for the people in NC/TN who were affected and continue to be. I have done all I can do except praying. And I will continue to pray for everyone, that God's peace will comfort and sustain you, that God will bless and protect all those who have come from everywhere to physically help and work to reach every person. I pray for every person who donates. I pray for God's Love to be seen and shown to the whole world to give Him the glory for the spirit of love and peace, and for what we call the American spirit. Praying for our country! And also I pray and rebuke the evil that descends on this situation trying to antagnoize, prevent help, steals resources, and is determined to increase the suffering. "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5 God Bless you all!
YHWH does this to press upon the people’s heads to not only cause them to turn toward Him but to make them stronger and bring those He wants to Himself. or those who are wicked to shake a fist at Him because they won’t repent. He has a perfect plan. Things will get worse before they get better in this world. it’s been prophesied. and His people will suffer. But we will inherit a world without any sin if we endure in righteousness n not bow to the sin n the wickedness in the world. You should read the book of Job and you will see He wants people to know Him intimately and will suffer those, now and in the after life, who run their mouths. Psalm 11 I surely pray you take this seriously n read this and repent. May you grow a conscience through a true conviction. Job 38 Please answer these questions to know Who the true power is: “Then יהוה (YHWH the One True God answered Job and said: Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Now gird up your loins like a man, and I ask you, and you answer Me. Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding. Who set its measurements, if you know? Or who stretched the line upon it? Upon what were its foundations sunk? Or who laid its corner-stone, when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of Elohim shouted for joy? Or who enclosed the sea with doors, when it burst forth and came from the womb; when I made the clouds its garment, and thick darkness its swaddling band; and assigned for it My law, and set bars and doors; and said, ‘This far you have come, but no farther, and here your proud waves stop?’ Have you ever commanded the morning, and caused the dawn to know its place, to take hold of the ends of the earth, and the wrong be shaken out of it? It is changed like clay under a seal, and they stand out like a garment. And their light is withheld from the wrong, and the arm lifted up is broken. Have you come to the sources of the sea? Or have you walked about in the recesses of the deep? Were the gates of death revealed to you? Or have you seen the gates of the shadow of death? Have you understood the breadth of the earth? Declare, if you know it all. Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And darkness, where is its place, that you should take it to its boundary, and know the paths to its home? Do you know? For you would have been born then, and the number of your days been many! Have you entered into the storehouses of snow, or have you seen the storehouses of hail, which I have kept for the time of distress, for the day of fighting and battle? Where is the way that light is divided, or the east wind scattered over the earth? Who has cleft a channel for the overflowing water, or a way for the thunderclaps, to make rain fall on land where no one is, a wilderness in which there is no man; to satisfy the wild and waste places, and to make the seeds of grass to sprout? Does the rain have a father? Or who has brought forth the drops of dew? From whose belly comes the ice? And who gave birth to the frost of the heavens? The waters harden like stone, and the surface of the deep is frozen. Do you bind the bands of Kimah, or loosen the cords of Kesil? Do you bring out the constellations in its season? Or do you lead the Bear with its sons? Do you know the laws of the heavens? Or do you set their rule over the earth? Do you lift up your voice to the clouds, so that floods of water cover you? Do you send out lightnings, and they go and say to you, ‘Here we are!’? Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the heart? Who has wisdom to count the clouds, or to tip over the bottles of the heavens, when the dust hardens in clumps, and the clods cling together? Do you hunt the prey for the lion, or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, when they crouch in dens, sit in the cover of their hiding place? Who provides food for the raven, when its young ones cry to Ěl, and wander about without food?” Iyoḇ (Job) 38:1-41 And etc…..
@@thomasballentine9496 I knew someone would comment this way. I could point you to other videos where people testified about calling on Jesus to help them and He did, and they survived. You don't understand the nature of God. He does things because He has a plan for this world, and He allows things to happen for His purposes. But He never forsakes His own-his born again children. He protects us, some by taking them on home to be with Him in heaven, which isn't a death-it's just a transition. Those people wouldn't want to come back here for anything! "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;" Psalms 46:10 And some He saved because their purpose on this earth was not completed and also to bring glory to Himself by the testimony of the survivors. Psalms 46:10 says 'Be still and know that I am God..." and I could paraphrase that by saying.. 'be quiet, I am GOD ..and you are not!'. He created this world and all that is in it. He doesn't have to explain to us his reasons for what He does. One thing for sure is that the entire world has witnessed the Love of God displayed to all of these people by thousands of strangers who have come from all over the US to help, to donate, to labor, and to love their fellow man. Churches, church groups, and Christians/believers are showing the Light of hope and love in the darkness. And He loves you too! Even if you don't believe in Him.
Reading through these comments brings hope. There are still people scattered around this country who love the Lord , love thier neighbors and show kindness, empathy and support in whatever way they can. I see so much division and hatred in most places, but this little corner is a beautiful place. I pray the Lord would wrap His strong ,loving arms around anyone who needs it and bring them the help they need.
This is a different type of survivors guilt but I've had 3 miscarriages after having 6 kids. I not only had to mourn 3 deaths back to back but also trying to be ok with being happy after they dies. Plus I had a baby born at 26 weeks gestation back in the early 90's that I felt was my fault he was born so early. It is very real & so painful. It took me years to feel normal again. My prayers are with y'all daily dear sister in Christ. God truly knows your heart & pain & may he be glorified in all of this!!
Traumatic stress for all who live there-damage or not. Seeing all that destruction and add that to those people and animals still missing is ALOT!! TOO much!! It's so important to know our neighbors and have the grace to accept the kindness of strangers is humbling. Our faith will help heal those deep wounds but in the meantime-life is step by step. All hands on deck. You were left behind for a purpose-perhaps your channel is the voice in the wilderness. Hugs.
I agree. As I mentioned, we (Southern MO Ozarks) had a 500 year flood a couple of years back. That was on the heels of 100 year flood, then the 500 year flood then two more 100 year floods - I'm thinking to myself, if it happens more than once, how can they still call it a 100 year flood?? Anyway, I can't even begin to imagine the physical damages, let alone the mental shock and anguish these communities are suffering. The entire country is coming together to help, especially considering the lack of government response, so delete and block those (more than likely Democrat - sorry, but someone had to say it) who cause you more anguish.
September 2018 rocked my family with the hurricane Florence. To lives and properties displaced we gave $45k. We also gave in 2020 COVID year. The "Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn helped my giving reason why getting $105k in 6weeks is just evident of God's blessings on my household. God never faltered on his written and spoken promises over my household
Isaiah 45:3 speaks of a transference of riches from the heathen to the righteous. I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret..... I receive this for my family in Jesus' name. Amen!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
He said we shouldn't bother about what we wear or eat. He is more than enough, as he supplies my needs according to his riches in glory. I can't love him less
I pray for everyone, I’m scared about how many we are going to lose this winter. I love you all, again prayers to everyone hurting in this great nation !
WHO are these people who say these things? Im at a loss for words regarding them. I'm from Missouri. I'd imagine I'm as prepared for a hurricane to hit the heartland as any of our Appalachian people were. Anyone with even 1 brain cell knows that hurricanes don't hit Mountains. Nobody was ready for this. Nobody. This area was absolutely targeted for a quick land grab. Period. How can you be ready for that? My heart, my families hearts and everyone that I know.... we're doing everything we can to help. Most of all, we pray, pray and PRAY that God cradles these people in His living arms. THIS devastation was no act of God. I'm praying, also, that God uses us to spread His comfort and love. Thank you for talking the time to let us know what it's like to be there. My heart continues to break for all of you. Much ❤.
You're only making matters worse, continuing with these accusations. NOBODY did this to you. The sooner you accept that, the sooner people will realize, yes, their way of life can be swept away by natural causes. It happens all over the world, with earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, monsoon rains, flooding, firestorms. Too many people think the government did it to them, and think they can tough it out over the winter in tents because they think FEMA is evil or a trap. They probably have not even come forward to ask for aid, when the government needs to KNOW how much more aid is needed. People will die if they don't come in from the cold. God makes himself known in help from others, including your government, if you vote and demand a government that cares. Through charity and government, your area will recover in time. But don't make it harder than it needs to be.
You called it. Paradise, CA, Lahaina, Helene, Now it’s Wyoming! Massive fires burning hundreds of thousand acres. Cattle ranches destroyed, wildlife….and btw, minerals….
It's been happening for years with these storms. Harvey in 2017. Ike in 2008. Katrina in 2005. The Texas deep freeze of 2021. Beryl July 2024. The flooding May 2024 here in Southeast Texas, and many more storms that have been manipulated for the past 20 years, and tornados as well. The lasers showed on radar during Helene.
Thank you for this video! So many have no clue. I’m just north of Erwin TN and was missed, but the emotions are soooo heavy even here. There was NO way to prepare for any of this for those of you w ho think we shoulda been prepared… this was a once in a lifetime event…. A 1,000 year flood.
Yes, I noticed that! Remember Katrina every DAY news how things were going. Even made it on to Days of Our lives Sammy just got married they changed their honeymoon plans to go help rebuild due to Hurricane Katrina ! But 10x worse and barely a blip of cause or concern by 99% media? Or Government? Evil selfish hearts! One Two people were saying how disgusted they were Kamala Harriis had a airplane of supplies But They were so mad cuz said It Was Only A Photo Op and None of the supplies were given to anyone!!??!! Dispicable if that is true!! ( theses were Christians, I Doubt they would make up something as insane as that!)
@@225Elaine She didn’t do this. Neither did the former guy. So stop it. I’m in the flucking middle. This is my home. These are my friends and family. National Guard rescue boats AND local volunteers were on the rivers immediately. Sirens and helicopters are constant. 😢This is NOT a political disaster. This a human catastrophe. What TF are you doing? What’s wrong with you? Shame on you. 😢 And because of lies, FEMA had to stop going from home to home because of militias have decided to go “FEMA hunting”! Pathetic and shameful.
Every day now I thank GOd for the food we eat, the water we drink, a roof over our heads and the power to run our house. This has impacted my life in a profound way.
Me too! Every day I am just grateful for what I have & praying for so many in the South who are hurting & doing without so much & many who’ve lost loved ones as well.
Wow. Wow. Thank you for posting this. We don’t hear this on the news!!! This is reality. I’m praying for all of you. If it wasn’t for these posts no one would know. It is so heart breaking. I can’t even fathom. Blessings and miracles to you
The person who made that comment either lost their home, and they are hurting or they have never been through a hurricane or other natural disaster. My husband and I evacuated for hurricane Milton in Sarasota Florida last week. We were blessed to come home to our house with minimal cosmetic damage while our neighbors lost their roofs. These disasters affect everyone. I've lived in Florida for 30+ years and every summer during hurricane season we live on the edge. Our governor is amazing. We are preppers, but no one can be prepared for your home to be destroyed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and all those affected by Helene.
We live in Louisiana, FIVE HOURS away from New Orleans when Katrina happened, but the effects of a hurricane are always felt far and wide. We had thousands of people evacuate and then ultimately relocate to our city. Even 20 years later, we STILL talk about it. I make a point to check in on yall via UA-cam every day, because I know long after the rest of the country “moves on”, the memories of disasters like this last for generations.
Mississippi here, we know. Everything changes. It's something you don't forget ever. Still scars in places on the coast . You see it in lousiana, too. My hubby works from there. Took a while for them to even be able to get back to work. Had to fly to Houston to catch out for a while.
Hurricane Sally devastated our area in 2020. There are still places that are not fixed, rebuilt or open. It takes years to recover and rebuild. Stay strong. It’s along haul. It’s not a sprint. People are sending help.
PLEASE IGNORE THE KEYBOARD BASEMENT DWELLER'S!!!! Don't let them into your head and just keep doing what you know is needed.... Help others however you can and help yourself at the same time.. It's hard to do, but it's necessary and you shouldn't feel or made to feel bad about doing what is NECESSARY 👍🇺🇲🙏 GOD HELP US ALL 🙏🇺🇲
Yes the person who said that smarmy remark had No empathy, a dark heart Lord Open their Eyes, Mind and Heart to Who YOU ARE, only YOU can transplant a heart of stone to a heart of flesh, with a willingness and compassion to HELP Hurting People like Samaritans Purse and Y'all that helps people in need too. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏
Watching your videos breaks my heart. My family was hit directly by hurricane Ian. Our home had 2’ of water throughout, we lost every piece of furniture, all appliances, my three children’s clothes, my husband and my clothes. Yes we still had a house while we knew people in other areas who lost it all. For those who’ve never experience natural disasters that closely, it’s hard to understand. Your community has experience severe destruction to not just your homes but your economic infrastructure and transportation infrastructure and more. My family is praying for you and your community. We’re also eager to help if you know of anyway for people in other states but not far can help, please let us know. ❤️🙏🙏 Matthew 7:25. Stay focused on Him and His work. Your family survived thank you Jesus and you all can still do His good work for His glory. Good days will come and bad days will come but God is good through it all.
God Bless you and your area. My church , here in Indiana is sending a group to the Hendersonville in Nov. And we will for as long as it takes. We have done this many times in the past. We know it will take years. We will not forget.
I truly understand what you are going through, my sister in Christ🤗 I'm a survivor of one of the worst Hurricanes in history! Hurricane Michael came through my beautiful little community with fury!! We all thought it was going to be a Cat 2 or Cat 3 storm, and at the last moment, in very hot water, this hurricane jumped to a Category 5! 🌸 I have lived through Hurricanes before, but nothing compared to this storm!! We had trains that flipped over, roofs blown off businesses and homes, trees fell into people's houses and trees snapped like match sticks! I was praying Psalm 91 over my family as we endured the passing of this storm, but God was soooo good💛 I like you did not loose my home, but we had to deal with no water no power, and so much more. My heart ached for my neighbors who were not as fortunate. Day after day we helped each other. People came from all over the country. 🌸 Samaritans Purse, Red Cross and many others came to help. Today many years later,, my community looks so nice again, and many people rebuilt. We are strong and resilient.people, bending like Old Sentry the 250 year old Oak tree. I live inthe Historic part of town and our Mariana was severely damaged,and beautiful old trees were lost, except for one beautiful 250 year old Oak tree, called 'Old Sentry' This majestic tree has stood the test of time, and has witnessed many storms! I know we can also stand strong and steadfast in the midst of the storms that come into our lives. 🌸May God give you peace and strength to rebuild your lives continue to love and help one another. 🙏 God will see you through, remember when you feel weak He is strong! Lean on God and He will carry you through. Blessings to all 💗 Kimberly
Oh sweet Momma I hear your heart soooo loudly. Thank you for being real. I can't imagine how hard all this is. You shout and pour out your Heavenly mindedness so beautifully. You are showing the world your faith in trials which is exactly what we should be doing...no doubt uts HARD!!! Hugs to you all! Praying for you guys! ❤
We live in SC and suffered only a power outage and some fallen trees. But we lost all our medicine and food. We couldn’t buy ice bc everyone needed ice. Nobody told,us power would be out for six days. No stores were open bc there was no power. When they did finally open, it was cash only and all the atms were empty. It got dark at 7:30 so we just sat in the dark with our four cndlez. So before you disparage those who endured only a power outage you might think about whatmthat reLly means. No food and no way to cook food. Buying foodmfor one day only bc of no way to store leftovers. So we’re very thankful we only suffered a power outage and we pray so much for our neighbors in NC whoaare going thru this terrible time.
@Katiebug1957 I can understand your frustration. I have been homeless for a couple years due to a series of traumatic events. I am grateful for what I have now, but I live without electricity or plumbing.
AND on a well system, there was no running water to wash or flush. House competely electric so no way to cook food. Had to collect buckets of water and use it sparingly. Ran low on gas and was afraid of being stranded. No bank access for a week. If you had no cash--no transactions. Mold issues here too. Still grateful, but it was NOT NOTHING. I'm still in survival mode bc you're always waiting for the next hit. I'm stockpiling and am overly fixated on prepping in a way I think is unhealthy, but this is my way of coping.
Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us! My son in law left here with his crews as soon as we heard. I don't hear from him much because all these people in the south are living the unimaginable! I know this is not the time for rude comments. Think people before you type! And thank the good Lord above it's not you, who is living this day after day! If all you can do is pray for these people, please know Jesus hears our prayers!
Last time we had a hurricane in our area, my house and home were not at all affected, but about a mile away, a huge tornado tore through 12.5 miles of homes, farms, and businesses. A major flood affected nearby cities. Even without being directly affected, I felt the trauma of seeing all the damage. It's hard for those who haven't been through it to understand. But I pray for everyone involved, and I ask that our Lord and savior multiply any gifts and donations given to help. So many of us are struggling in this country. And it's so emotional to see all the videos of people helping their neighbors.
I lived 32 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast...I understand and I am for sure praying for all those wonderful People. I am use to terrible Hurricanes but I have never seen water rise so fast nothing where I live in Senior Apt’s then five minutes later 3-4 feet we were blocked in the apartment building. I live on the second floor so escaped the major flooding ,The whole first floor and parts of the third from leaks. The fire trucks came first and evacuated everyone that was flooded to the High School, we couldn’t open any doors the mud and water had sealed us in. God Bless all the good people from everywhere who fed us, prayed for us and rescued some of us too. Then they left as quick as possible to go help others, they are the Knights of the Road an old saying that referred to the Truckers, Police and Fire/Emergency services it still applies after all these years 💕⚓️🦅🇺🇸
I spent part of my 40th anniversary yesterday washing goose down vests, going through my wool scarves, hoodies etc to send out from the upper Midwest. I am an eBay seller and am donating as much quality warm wear as I can find in my stock. We must realize the pure good in this country. Many of us not affected just pray and want to know how to help. This tragedy has made it painfully obvious that WE THE PEOPLE need a better plan to help much faster and efficiently to move into action. I c tinge to pray for all affected. Please know many of us are still with you. 🙏
Hi Heidi, I feel so bad for you guys. I understand survival guilt from first hand experience. My situation is different but I can tell you, it takes a long time to deal with. In some ways it just changes you and you do things completely differently. After almost 8 years I learned that part of it is how God matures us through trauma. We are different after seeing the worst. My only advice is to be kind to yourself as you learn to adapt to it. God uses our pain for His good even when we aren’t aware of it. Those of us outside of your area are heartbroken for your beautiful community. May you all experience healing and comfort in Jesus’s name.
What you said really resonates. Jesus uses things like this for good even though we won't always see that clearly. Its a refiners fire that changes everything about you after all the dross is burned away. Witnessing other people go through something like that is heartbreaking because you understand how devastated thier world is.
@@Jen-zz7nv that is true. Once you have experienced deep loss and pain you can understand someone else’s on a different level. Maybe Christ wants us to be able to do that so He has to bring us through the storm first. I’ve never been able to answer why so I stopped asking that question. It isn’t about why. It’s about how can I use it for God’s glory even when it is messy, ugly or heart wrenching.
Thank you so much for your transparency and authenticity. Indeed, you are an example of reminding the rest of us to be grateful for the “small” things of warmth, not dealing with survivor’s guilt, etc. You have challenged me to offer up a prayer on your behalf each time I can easily walk into Costco, drive time being what I am use to, noticing the inside of my house is dry, etc. Your videos are a priority for my viewing because truly mainstream news is already on to the next news cycle. Bless you and yours.
We are so sorry that this is going on. We are praying and helping where the doors are open. May the LORD Bless, restore the loss, heal the hearts from loved ones lost, and continue to send angels to assist our precious NC brothers and sisters!!! We love you all!!!❤️🤍💙🙏✝️🩸🕊🇺🇸
I haven't watched MSM News/media in Over 10 years! I watch different people on UA-cam, to find out whats going on there! The people who live there; the volunteers; the "boots on the ground"; the airborne & independent helicopter's; etc, who have come in to help. That's who I listen to! Praying for y'all. Prayer is Strong! **Something I've heard that is/Will be Needed for Communication to Everybody, is AM Radio's (or AM/FM). There gonna Need the AM Frequency to reach people.**
I completely understand you. I am in a part of western NC that got damaged but not as much. But I live on a fixed income because I'm physically disabled. I had bought my months supply of food the week before the storm and lost all the freezer and refrigerator food which I couldn't afford to replace. I had not power for 8 days which is hard when you're disabled and on a walker and trying to cook on a homemade grill over wood you're trying to gather. If it hadn't been for my 11 year old grandson that lives with me I don't know what we would have done. We were able to get some meals from a church and firestations. I so appreciative of that. I praise God for the fact my trailer is still standing because one tree fell at the end between the power pole and the end of the trailer barely missing my home. Another tree fell parallel to my trailer totally missing it. Then 2 trees fell across my driveway but are laying on other trees and I can drive under them to get in and out of my driveway. If they had fell all the way down I wouldn't be able to get in and out and can't walk in and out because this driveway is very very steep and has banks on both sides and impossible to go on with a walker. I don't have money to pay someone to clear out these trees but I do have someone coming from South Carolina to take care of it next month free of charge. So I do understand how you still suffer from this storm. Praying for everyone affected.
As a native Floridian who understands all these impacts you are going through all I can say is take it one day at a time. I can't even imagine the overwhelm people in that area must feel as the destruction is so widespread. The rebuilding will be slow and gradually get faster as infrastructure is rebuilt. May you all have the strength to get through these times and see happy days again on the other side of it. Love from Colorado.
I can vouch for all of what you said and I'm 1.5 hours away actually over 2 hours now. This is the most widespread destruction of our lifetimes! God bless all..
I am fron Bradford County Pennsylvania the northern tier of central PA. and my prayers are with all affected by the devastation of Helene! Back in 2011 September 18 we had a storm stall over us for about 12 hours I live in the mountains in a narrow valley across the road from a creek, it is frightening how fast that creek rose and you DON'T have time to evacuate . I was lucky and I didn't get water in my home but the property damage and flood trash was unbelievable . We the people of this community were very lucky that day. What you people are going through is heart wrenching. That could have been this community if that storm stalled over us longer! So ignore the ignorant whose opinions don't matter, if they never experienced the power of flash flooding they need to keep options to themselves. Thank God for social media enlightening America about what's really going on down South. My heart breaks for what you a are experiencing it is very hard to watch without a box of tissues close by. The leadership of this country should hang their heads in shame for their lack of help! I can't even phantom what winter will be like down there. The government is making sure illegals have a roof over their heads. They need to make sure our people your people are warm and dry! My prayers are with each and every person affected by the aftermath of this truly devastating storm!!
My heart hurts so much for you and all of you affected! I pray all the time for you and realize I can’t imagine living what you guys are having to live through! I’m so sorry for insensitive people that so easily criticize what they don’t understand! Thank you for sharing your heart and your feelings and your heart! God bless you and may He sustain you and strengthen you! ❤️
My family moved to western North Carolina when I was 3. It is my heart and this absolutely breaks my heart. Light, love and prayers to you and all the souls of the Carolinas. 💗
Thank you Jesus for each miracle that we see daily after this tragic storms. Please help each person that is calling your name. Keep on praying and helping each other.
I would just like to offer up some prayers and love for everyone devastated by the hurricane. Keep being strong. We need you, NC. The backbone of this republic. Love to all! Our hope is in our loving Father God and his everlasting gift... our savior Jesus Christ. In the name of Jesus, give them strength, Lord. Blessings to all.
My heart hurts for you and others there. Not being given the help you need. Most if not all of you have lost one or more people due to the water, the mud slides or lack of essential medicines. One of the things I've watched that has warmed my heart is people who have lost everything jumping in and helping in anyway they can. That's what Americans do. This is an absolutely horrendous dissaster that is not going to be over anytime soon. My prayers have been with all of you from the beginning. Thank you for taking time to tell us all the details of yours and others daily struggles.and how they will continue for a long time to come. Please keep us updated. I'm am very interested in what the disaster continues to bring and the small blessing that God still will still show you. Prayers for dealing with the cold, the water, the mold, the animals, those living in tents, those that need essential medicines, no road and bridges. . .I'm probably forgeting things, but God knows what you need. And i will continue praying. And prayers for comfort and strength to deal with your lives now.
The truth is becoming known. "By their fruits they will be known." You are truly blessed to see. Thank God the Father for all that have and will survive this spiritual war. God will help those that help others.
Thank you for taking the time to explain what’s going on .. I’m a frequent visitor to NC from Ohio .. it’s been hard to explain to people the magnitude of a hurricane /dams releasing water to stop it from breaking .. landslides ..in the mountains.. people can’t seem to understand.. it be like a blizzard hitting Florida’s .. then Florida temps dropping to freezing for weeks .. they could not prepare or handle that …just like mountain towns getting a hurricane .. my heartbreaks 💔❤️🩹 for WNC the sheer terror people must have felt 😔
Your trusting and keeping the faith in the Lord tremendously inspires us You are our wonderful sister in Christ We are incredibly blessed to have you in our lives We will continue to pray for your physical, spiritual, emotional and mental health during these very challenging times
My friend went up to help from Calvary Chapel near Atlanta. She was helping with work on houses. She is so upset with people here that have ordinary problems and they are upset by them. She says that you have so much to be grateful for. She was truly touched by what happened there. There are SO MANY people that are hurting there. She is having a hard time trying to process all of the devastation. The church is back for just a few days and then they are planning on going back soon. They wanted to help out more. You are definitely in our prayers.
We have not all forgotten about you. Just yesterday I got email from our church (here in Central Texas) asking more people to sign up to be disaster trained to help supply an upcoming planned trip up to NC (And likely more as time goes on)
YES!!! that's exactly her name (Mrs Geraldine Ann Philips) so many people have recommended highly about her and I'm just starting with her from United States'of America, Florida 🇺🇲
The courage of all the people is astounding. My concern is the approaching winter. And I pray that people don't forget to help you all long term. God bless you all.
I live in Washington state, but have 2 daughters who went thru all this in Florida. My prayers are continuing for each of you as you continue to live for Jesus in the midst of so much destruction! I’m standing with you! May the Lord comfort and care for each family! 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Somethings are worse in NC, for example the bears eating the dead. Now you have a bunch of bears running around the hills that have tasted human flesh. Is horrifying! 🐻😢
Thanknyou for this honest update. The news hasn't been forthcoming in this past week. My heart is with you. Praying for you still. We have land in Mt City, TN not far from you.
I’m in Ohio and feel this guilt. I can’t imagine the level of guilt/helplessness that those that are in it are feeling. I’m not sure if it’s guilt or helplessness. I went to purchase something basic the other day (like a coffee mug- not a necessity) and then put it back because I thought of all of the people that need it more, that can’t drink their coffee, that will never have coffee with their loved ones again. It was seriously this cascade of emotions over a coffee mug. It’s like nothing is simple and uncomplicated feeling anymore. I think about North Carolina most moments of every day and I’m certainly praying for every one of you.
I can’t even “imagine” how horrific this was to experience, nor can I “imagine “, how difficult everyday life is for all of you. You are a woman with Fortitude, by the grace of GOD. May He continue to give all of you the strength you need. May He give you a “Peace that passes all understanding”🙏🙏 Keep on keeping on🙏
This is time to learn to receive....let those of us untraumatized by THIS but versed in trauma help....try to turn over your guilt to God....He sees you and LOVES you soooo much!
Home/property intact means your home isnt at the bottom of a lake nothing more. You have a place to shelter and stay warm. Regardless of all else, you have that. And you have the ability to help others.
😕☹️Mold is a real issue, it will destroy your house & everything init ! It’s alright , some people hate themselves sooo much that they have to make everyone else feel bad too . I feel sorry for them ! It has to be miserable when you can’t stand yourself! Hang in there , I’m pulling for you! ! ! I had a very light flood & it uprooted my family for 6 months ! & over a year before it was done . & it was a tiny flood! Takes forever to even fix that !
Praying for you all and making donations. 🙏 My heart breaks for you all. Your faith will help you get through this massive ordeal, though you all are in dire straights. May the Lord restore your area and make you whole again and continue to send you the help you need. Continuing in prayer! ❤️🙏❤🙏❤
Thank you for addressing the survivor guilt. I'm one of the blessed families. My end of the county didn't receive a major amount of damage but others in our county lost everything. It hurts my heart to know so many are struggling to survive & I just have to worry about how to get around town because of a bridge closed because of damage & another road closed so people's destroyed belongings can be picked up by the trash companies. Even typing this out I feel horrible because others wish their only problem was finding a new route around town. Please keep making videos to help spread God's word.
Thank you for shining a light on the many facets of this horrible tragedy. I have a daughter in Unicoi, another in Bristol, VA, a son in Elizabethton, and 5 grands in Western NC. It has been hard. Thankfully all of mine are ok but my oldest also suffers survivors guilt. She has a delivery job but was unable to work for over a week, now sent out to deliver where toads are washed out, or closed, wading mud to get places...all the while working through tears for the people and places she's seeing. My church here in KY has sent two box trucks of supplies and my prayers are with all of you in the affected areas. I does warm my heart to see how people are coming together, helping one another. God bless you. 😢
Praying for you & your family. Honestly, y’all are still going through it right now. This is not normal life & you’re having to learn so much right now! And I know you truly care about those who have less. You do. Don’t listen to the haters.
Sending love from Canada, I think about you folks all the time and hope you all navigate this horrible situation successfully. You'll be in my prayers. Great video too.
I appreciate your response to those of us who are not there. Your explanation is appropriate and appreciated. Thank you for sharing your heart. I’m praying for your family all of those around you. I continue to watch these videos of people who live in Western North Carolina, so that I understand and don’t forget what you’re going through
Thank you so much for sharing! We just shared an interview with a relief worker who's telling everything she can and we've got many MORE coming! We HAVE to keep the story alive; it kills me that the story is going away and ppl Don't understand what it even was! Bless You!
Thanks for your video. I am so thankful for those helping in my state. Even more that we can request things like solar generators and community centers that are build on site for food, water, internet, phone, showers, potty, washing machines and driers. And of course community gathering to account for each other. Talking with a few channels inside the NG, the new Musk house designs 100% waterproof are a perfect fit. Ag drones can fly these buildings walls on site. There are 40’ x 60’ attachable buildings increasing size as needed also waterproof. The walls on one design are designed to fill with water to weight the building on site. We are not just thinking about what we see instead what we want to see which is the rebuilding of communities. 🌞🌱❤️
You don't have to defend yourself. People with any kind of sense understands the enormity of this catastrophe. ❤
I agree you do not need to defend yourself, God knows and I am so glad that you are not ignoring other people's suffering instead you are opening opportunity for us to help too.
We pray for all of the effected people in NC and Fl and support you thru MercuryOne. Thank you for your YT channel. I haven't watched FAKE NEWS for over 4 years and sports even longer. I rely on channels such as yours and my discernment. God Bless yall.
Our communities are destroyed. We have lost friends and family. Many of our “standing homes” have mud, mold, and damage to most everything inside.
What a cruel and insensitive thing to say. Only someone without any empathy whatsoever could even think that. 🤬💔❤️🩹
Love and blessings. You're not alone and I see you. Thank you for sharing. Don't be discouraged God knows your pain and needs and He will provide for you all. ❤
I had the exact same reaction: no explanation necessary. The scale of destruction and utter lack of help from the feds is obvious to anyone who is not a low class idiot. Unbelievable how mean and stupid some people are.
Katrina survivor here. What y'all are facing is much worse. They say God never gives you more than you can handle. I disagree. God allows trials to show us we always need Him. God give you and yours His Peace.
Very well said.
God has no part of destruction. That is the way the devil works.
“They” may say, but there is no Bible verse that God never gives us more than we can handle. People often confuse the verse that God provides a way out from under temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13) with saying that we don’t endure struggles that are harder than we can handle. Many people go through very hard things in life, and they are good reminders that we can’t do it on our own and need to rely on the Father.
@@singerjo5791 Thank you for speaking the truth. Destruction is from the enemy.
@@ellenm.2001 You are absolutely correct!! His Word was speaking of temptations...and letting us know there is a way of escape, so we can bear it. The Father even looks over us through temptations!
I heard the story from a guy that just got back from there . He went there with a team of 60 guys to help clear trees for the past 10 days. He said it’s the church organizations that are getting it done for the people.
I was there too. And it is definitely the churches. Idk where the govt is. They're there but not doing much and putting up a lot of red tape for us to help others.
As it should be! The hands of God.
That’s true they are getting it done for the people and it’s a blessing. But our government is helping other countries and these people who have lost everything have lost their jobs too. They can’t pay their bills. Is our government going to send them a pension like they’ve done other countrieslike they’ve done the illegals coming here?
@@carolstacey4955 the government definitely dropped the ball on this one. Thank god for all the people volunteering and donating to help these folks out. Some of which lost everything. I keep praying 🙏.
@@carolstacey4955this administration has no intention of helping the citizens of this area. It’s too “white” and not enough of their voter base to make them care.
The hundreds of millions going over seas at this moment is a disgrace. But it’s been their way to launder millions in kickbacks to themselves and their cronies so it’s not gonna stop until they are thrown out of office.
Go vote ! for not only change but what now is a matter of survival. God bless those in need .
We had a wildfire in my town. My whole street was burned to the ground. Our house stood. Survivors guilt is real.
Prayers for you.
Does your house happen to have a blue roof?
We had fire in my county when I was 10, almost all the houses in commercial district were burned down except for our block. We were save by two firewalls of big stores and bus terminal. I am glad the government regulation required them to put one to operate.
@@priscillasponderings6132 I am from Sylva, NC but have lived in Florida for 20 years. My daughter & Grandchildren just lost their house in Yancey County 😞 I was born raised in the Appalachian Mountains in Western NC. It’s will always be my real home. I am driving back & forth delivering whatever I can get. I think it’s my coping mechanism for dealing with this. I feel bad because I wasn’t living there so I keep trying to help as many as I can. Survivors guilt is very real.
Prayers? Your allah is good with this shit-storm occurrence! Do you anticipate your allah changing its mind and taking the shit-storm back? You allah fooks are beyond naive idiots!
I'm in Florida work Catastrophes all day long. Survivors guilt is very real. Everything feels like a drop in the bucket. It's going to take divine intervention to avoid more losses over the months ahead. I almost moved there 5 times. My heart is broken. Whatever I send I pray you all get what you need mine will be like a grain of sand. Treasure every moment God sends love your loved ones.
That guy didn't deserve a response. He doesn't represent the rest of us who are hurting and praying alongside you all ♥️🙏
I am praying for all those affected by hurricane Helene. My heart is with those of western NC. ♡
Forgive & pray for him. Don't take it personally. Don't react with thoughts, opinions, or feelings. Probably demonically possessed, &/or addicted. High priority prayer lister. "Spiritual death row."
You have people who think they know it all.I wondering if this person ever been
though something like this?!Cause his
statement was tone deaf.
My guess it was a malware bot, not really a live person at all. She could click on him and see if his account even has a history at all or if it was just opened a day ago -- a big clue that a bot left a message. Regardless, I agree with you -- he didn't deserve a response, and he doesn't represent patriotic America.
Well said
Having no electricity is horrible. What a senseless comment from whoever made it. I live in FL we had no damage from the storms but had no power from 2 wks. We could not cook, no internet no hot water. No cooling system in a 90+ temperature. Not to mention if you have medical needs. Cruel, ignorant people have no sense of human suffering. May the Lord give you peace.
Me too. I'm in zephyrhills and had no damage. Thank God 🙏 no power for 6 days. I am glad I went camping as a little girl 😊 this was the storm of our life. 1000s have lost their life, homes, and the destruction aftermath to rebuild is going to take years! PRAYERS TO EVERYONE I WISH I COULD BE MORE HELPFUL 🙏
Not to mention NO water for weeks. That is by far the hardest.
Having no electricity can be deadly.
The mental health for everyone seeing this. Living it. 😢 That's has to be unimaginable. Praying for you all
Yes, I have been worried for their mental health as well. Continued prayers
Thank you for the prayers. We need it. Truly. I live here. It's been harder for me emotionally and mentally than physically. I was one of the fortunate ones without much damage to my home. But 3 weeks later, I still have meltdowns every few days for all of those around me....AND for the feeling that where I live has been "raped," so to speak. My beloved, beautiful, previously pristine corner of the world (my home for 40+ years) is forever changed. It's not easy.
I’m sorry that y’all are going through this and we are praying for you and all affected by the hurricane. People can be mean but are very ignorant on what is going on.
We are surely struggling. Thank you for your prayers! Such an emotional toll. One foot in front of the other each day.
We moved from Southern California 2 years ago. We are 10 minutes from Lake Lure, 40 mins south of Asheville. We moved here based on faith and I do believe we have been sent here for a time such as this. My heart breaks for our WNC and I pray people would be drawn to the Lord during this time. 🙏
Why no news about this catastrophe. Declare God's Favor Daily. 🙏👍
About an estimate....how many people lost homes? No one is talking about this....news here says 100-275 dead....other news chatter says coroner office had 12,000 body bags sent.
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Sounds like the Tryon area, we are about 20 miles south of Tryon.
God bless all of you I grew up 60 miles from Asheville NC. in South Carolina. I live in another state now but this just breaks my heart😢🎉 prayers and love to all that are involved and they have lost their loved ones , prayers that God will give everyone courage and strength to go on. I am praying that God will show mercy and help them get through this.❤ I pray that things will get much better in our country but it doesn't seem like it now I'm sure to these people. God bless all of you and pray that no more harm comes to you ever in this area of the country and throughout America from Milton and Helene in other states South Carolina was hit very hard in the lower part of the state also. Many other states people suffered too blessings for all of you in the future❤ thankful for the people that are helping others. God be with you people and go ahead and help your neighbor and do what God tells you to do it doesn't matter what our government says just do your best that's all we can do in life and God will bless you for it
Anyone that tells you that you weren't impacted is a troll. My heart breaks for all of you. Prayers from Montana.
Danny you are spot on and up North in New Jersey one must filter through the lies and deception of the lame stream media to seek the truth of the devastation you are living. It's reminiscent of WW II and the NY Times under reporting about Nazi Germany. But way too much-thank goodness- info available and it angers me to read the ignorant comments here. Shame on our inept Pres and VP for NOT allocating $$$ to our citizens. Shame on the media for grossly under reporting each day. I will continue to donate and do my part to pray and spread the word of your needs. May the Father in Heaven continue to wrap His loving arms around WNC and also use you as a source of light to overcome this present darkness. Please,where can we send clothing. Many up north want to help.🙏🙏🙏
Everyone who knows about it is impacted. certainly not to the degree of those who lost everything, but impacted. Everyone commenting here is impacted, though they be miles away from it. Even the troll. He is just in denial. Scrambling for any way he can to minimize this.
I don’t think these who have never gone through a hurricane understand. Besides the physical damage, there’s the emotional toll it takes. As a lifelong Floridian, Hurricane Milton was by far the worst hurricane we’ve (my family) been through. Praying for these affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
I agree, especially with us Floridians going through 4 major hurricanes so close together. It takes a toll….then we have to pick ourselves up and push forward. God bless
💯! The entire community is impacted. Sending prayers and donations 🙏🏻
I survived Milton
@@NormanChester882Amen Prayers for all affected by these storms ++ their families & friends.
Nope not true. This is the worst you've seen it there.
No one comes through a flood without being affected. The fact that your home is still standing does not mean you have come through this horrendous experience unaffected. May the Lord comfort you as you move forward trying to get your life back to normal. Thank you for sharing.
I couldn't agree more. We live in the Missouri Ozarks, just on the border of MO and Arkansas. A couple of years back, we had a 500-year flood. It was the worst damage I'd ever seen first hand. No where near what y'all had, but at the time, no one around here could believe what hit us. We live on 240 acres, our house is at the highest point so thankfully we didn't suffer any damage there. Our driveway is 1/2 a mile from the road to the house, it was impassable, we ended up with an Olympic size (depth and lenght) swimming pool in the middle of the driveway, a good portion of the road was washed out. We lost fencing and that type of thing. When you see the damage, it literally makes your heart hurt. What we went through was nothing compared to this and we had a mental shock, so I simply can not fathom how y'all are dealing physically, let alone mentally. I posted somewhere else that from a small child growing up in Nebraska, I've always been told the Appalachian people are of incredibly strong stock - y'all are a proud example of good old-fashioned American grit. God Bless you, yours, and all those suffering. Y'all are in our prayers.
@@Jill-rd5cjThere’s lots of quartz in Arkansas too. hmmmm
and Wisconsin where the fires are.
i wonder if it is a coincidence or if it has been predetermined?
just wondering. ❤
@@Jill-rd5cj🙏🏼🕊🤍🙏🏼🤍🕊🙏🏼
Prayers are powerful and pray His (YHWH’s) Will Be Done! forever! ❤❤❤
@@joyceobeys6818 The Gov't already shut down the Sallie mine for it's quartz! It wouldn't surprise me what our Gov't does anymore. They are shutting down small farms in Oregon because of "climate change". They can do all they can dream with that fear. What a scam it is. Vote Blue or our country is truly lost.
@@joyceobeys6818I've read several places that there's a large lithium mine beneath Ashville.
I had to stop and turn around today....I saw one of our soldiers caps on the highway. I absolutely could not leave it. It will be with me...... " Hodge", thank you soldier for helping my community.
The churches have been so amazing. People helping people.
I’m sorry you have been attacked, there are so many insensitive and nasty people. Yet, I’m thankful you are taking the time to explain to everyone just how extensive the damage and the needs of the community. I will share this, as many have to hear this information. Praying for all those so desperately affected by Helene.
So sorry for horrible comment(s).
Sisterly love in Christ from South Africa. May God help you all!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Key word: attacked. Remember Lahaina
@@Mauipokepoi yes, another attack...
Yes, there are insensitive people. However, perhaps there are many more who are simply ignorant, i.e. uneducated or without knowledge. The gracious way that she informed and educated all of us is greatly appreciated. She brought up quite a few things of which I I was unaware.
Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it." -Mike Tyson
May the Holy Spirit surround you and bring you peace through these very very difficult times.
Amen!
@@debramalmos Amen! Sometimes we forget how important it is to bring the Holy Spirit in . Thank You Jesus for the gift of The Holy Spirit 🙏
Im a single dad, living off grid, and we are still dealing with mould issues, replacing mouldy furniture and repairing as we can manage, from the flooding we experienced here in Qld, Australia, back in April 22. We are on a hillside, so we did not get submerged, but falling branches damaged the roof and water filled rooms, and we could not get back home till days afterwards. I came inside, went through the house, and just walked out due to the moulding. It took months of returning and cleaning and sickness till could return, and still dealing with it. I cant begin to even comprehend what you folk are going through, brings me to tears. 💞🙏
Greg, I can’t believe you are tuning in all the way from Queensland. I live in Asheville for 15 years and left in 2021. Asheville will recover, but these small towns in the mtns. will take a generation to rebuild. This is so tragic. A lot of the population will leave the area because employment will disappear. The major industry is tourism and there are a lot of people who live from paycheck to paycheck. This is a gorgeous area of the USA, and it breaks my heart to see the destruction.
Please don't apologize to the ignorant people. They Don't care . People are praying for you and everyone affected. I can't imagine having a loved one missing knowing that they are not coming back and even animals. Thank you for this video. My heart and prayers go out to all going through so much from the hurricanes and tornadoes
Hello from Clyde in Haywood County west of Asheville. I live 2 miles from town which has been washed away more than Helene. We experienced the loss of all the things people take for granted. Grateful the house only lost some siding. The tops of our trees were twisted and will fall as the life drains from the branches. We had to ask for water from distribution sites. That was difficult considering the devastation that surrounds WNC. Survivor Guilt is real. Mountain people are resilient. Majority of all trust in God. He is our Provider not the government. Thanks for sharing. #NCStrong ❤
I’m between Cox Creek and Green Mountain Still no power while Milton fl is almost fully restored, 22nd day. Cold weather is setting. The wild animals are disoriented due to the Landscape has completely changed they are coming into to areas that they don’t come to, huge bear next to my porch I have dogs that usually keep them out. The wood that was cut for winter was partially washed away. Just ordered in chainsaw chains. 😂 My 62 yr old hubby is tired. No worries though we got this. Collecting water and heating on a woodstove fun. We were blessed with a generator, supplies and starlink so I can work out of house. Life is good God is good off to neighbors to take a warm shower in an outdoor shower. 54 degrees and sunny. 🛐🙏🏼🛐
I am SOOOO sorry....wish I had a magic wand to fix it all....😥😪😔
@@dlynnmorseSending you prayers. One hour at a time.
@@dlynnmorsemy friend north of Bakersville just got power late yesterday 10/17/24. I hope you get power soon.
We were by Swannanoa, and we evacuated to our wood shop in an old factory building since day 5. We left with just enough gas to get up here. Home still standing, but I sorta dread going home to a moldy house with stinky rotten food. I hope we get a dumpster to just throw a whole lot away. This is going to be a long process of going into winter emotionally drained. Roads, the small businesses owned by our neighbors are friends that we depend on don’t exist. We’re grieving so much all once. Those of us who have spent our lives in WNC and people all over and to go all over without GPS are all suffering. Our world changed overnight. Even parts of our rivers are going an alternate route.
It’s beautiful how we are surrounded by beautiful caring people sending us love and light. Those who decide to play political games right now clearly do not understand. No one can twitch their nose and make everything and everything okay. We’re in this together. We have to stay together for long haul 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
This lady has gone into the things under cover that we need to come to light to see. The critical state of living conditions are just incredible difficult !!!! We still are sending our love and prayers… We were not able to help, but we sent a bunch of clothes, coats, ladies and gentlemen shoes…. We can’t smell what you’ve been smelling. Glad to see you can give us some insight into the effected environment….❤
The help you have provided for us, the love and prayers, are so very important. Thank you and God bless you for what you have done.
I just found this video on the tube-haven't been watching your channel. But I wanted to say that I'm just an older person, disabled and homebound in another state and I have prayed every day for the people in NC/TN who were affected and continue to be. I have done all I can do except praying. And I will continue to pray for everyone, that God's peace will comfort and sustain you, that God will bless and protect all those who have come from everywhere to physically help and work to reach every person. I pray for every person who donates. I pray for God's Love to be seen and shown to the whole world to give Him the glory for the spirit of love and peace, and for what we call the American spirit. Praying for our country! And also I pray and rebuke the evil that descends on this situation trying to antagnoize, prevent help, steals resources, and is determined to increase the suffering.
"...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5
God Bless you all!
Where was God's grace when the hurricane came? Why did God let all of this destruction and heartbreak occur?
@@thomasballentine9496 Do you have no shame?
YHWH does this to press upon the people’s heads to not only cause them to turn toward Him but to make them stronger and bring those He wants to Himself.
or those who are wicked to shake a fist at Him because they won’t repent.
He has a perfect plan.
Things will get worse before they get better in this world. it’s been prophesied.
and His people will suffer.
But we will inherit a world without any sin if we endure in righteousness n not bow to the sin n the wickedness in the world.
You should read the book of Job and you will see He wants people to know Him intimately and will suffer those, now and in the after life, who run their mouths. Psalm 11
I surely pray you take this seriously n read this and repent.
May you grow a conscience through a true conviction.
Job 38
Please answer these questions to know Who the true power is:
“Then יהוה (YHWH the One True God answered Job and said:
Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Now gird up your loins like a man, and I ask you, and you answer Me. Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?
Declare, if you have understanding.
Who set its measurements, if you know?
Or who stretched the line upon it?
Upon what were its foundations sunk?
Or who laid its corner-stone, when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of Elohim shouted for joy?
Or who enclosed the sea with doors, when it burst forth and came from the womb; when I made the clouds its garment, and thick darkness its swaddling band; and assigned for it My law, and set bars and doors; and said, ‘This far you have come, but no farther, and here your proud waves stop?’
Have you ever commanded the morning, and caused the dawn to know its place, to take hold of the ends of the earth, and the wrong be shaken out of it?
It is changed like clay under a seal, and they stand out like a garment. And their light is withheld from the wrong, and the arm lifted up is broken. Have you come to the sources of the sea?
Or have you walked about in the recesses of the deep?
Were the gates of death revealed to you?
Or have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?
Have you understood the breadth of the earth? Declare, if you know it all. Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And darkness, where is its place, that you should take it to its boundary, and know the paths to its home?
Do you know?
For you would have been born then, and the number of your days been many! Have you entered into the storehouses of snow, or have you seen the storehouses of hail, which I have kept for the time of distress, for the day of fighting and battle?
Where is the way that light is divided, or the east wind scattered over the earth?
Who has cleft a channel for the overflowing water, or a way for the thunderclaps, to make rain fall on land where no one is, a wilderness in which there is no man; to satisfy the wild and waste places, and to make the seeds of grass to sprout?
Does the rain have a father?
Or who has brought forth the drops of dew? From whose belly comes the ice?
And who gave birth to the frost of the heavens? The waters harden like stone, and the surface of the deep is frozen. Do you bind the bands of Kimah, or loosen the cords of Kesil?
Do you bring out the constellations in its season?
Or do you lead the Bear with its sons?
Do you know the laws of the heavens? Or do you set their rule over the earth?
Do you lift up your voice to the clouds, so that floods of water cover you?
Do you send out lightnings, and they go and say to you, ‘Here we are!’?
Who has put wisdom in the inward parts?
Or who has given understanding to the heart?
Who has wisdom to count the clouds, or to tip over the bottles of the heavens, when the dust hardens in clumps, and the clods cling together? Do you hunt the prey for the lion, or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, when they crouch in dens, sit in the cover of their hiding place? Who provides food for the raven, when its young ones cry to Ěl, and wander about without food?”
Iyoḇ (Job) 38:1-41
And etc…..
@@thomasballentine9496 I knew someone would comment this way. I could point you to other videos where people testified about calling on Jesus to help them and He did, and they survived.
You don't understand the nature of God. He does things because He has a plan for this world, and He allows things to happen for His purposes.
But He never forsakes His own-his born again children. He protects us, some by taking them on home to be with Him in heaven, which isn't a death-it's just a transition. Those people wouldn't want to come back here for anything! "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;" Psalms 46:10
And some He saved because their purpose on this earth was not completed and also to bring glory to Himself by the testimony of the survivors.
Psalms 46:10 says 'Be still and know that I am God..." and I could paraphrase that by saying.. 'be quiet, I am GOD ..and you are not!'. He created this world and all that is in it. He doesn't have to explain to us his reasons for what He does.
One thing for sure is that the entire world has witnessed the Love of God displayed to all of these people by thousands of strangers who have come from all over the US to help, to donate, to labor, and to love their fellow man. Churches, church groups, and Christians/believers are showing the Light of hope and love in the darkness.
And He loves you too! Even if you don't believe in Him.
@@ima40schic Beautifully stated!
Pay no attention to the haters. You are doing exactly what you need to be doing. 💙🙏💙
Ignore the negative. Hold on to the positive. All of NC was affected and beyond. Keep praying and being a blessing. God still exists. 😊
Praying for the survivors, the needs, and healing and restoration in Jesus' name.
Agree, in the name of YaHshuWaH ( salvation/ deliverance) our MESSIAH ❤
Amen!
AMEN
Reading through these comments brings hope. There are still people scattered around this country who love the Lord , love thier neighbors and show kindness, empathy and support in whatever way they can. I see so much division and hatred in most places, but this little corner is a beautiful place. I pray the Lord would wrap His strong ,loving arms around anyone who needs it and bring them the help they need.
💯
Amen
@@Jen-zz7nv God bless you for your comforting words. Praises be to God!
This is a different type of survivors guilt but I've had 3 miscarriages after having 6 kids. I not only had to mourn 3 deaths back to back but also trying to be ok with being happy after they dies. Plus I had a baby born at 26 weeks gestation back in the early 90's that I felt was my fault he was born so early. It is very real & so painful. It took me years to feel normal again. My prayers are with y'all daily dear sister in Christ. God truly knows your heart & pain & may he be glorified in all of this!!
Traumatic stress for all who live there-damage or not. Seeing all that destruction and add that to those people and animals still missing is ALOT!! TOO much!!
It's so important to know our neighbors and have the grace to accept the kindness of strangers is humbling. Our faith will help heal those deep wounds but in the meantime-life is step by step. All hands on deck.
You were left behind for a purpose-perhaps your channel is the voice in the wilderness. Hugs.
People that think they know, really dont know, everyone hit by that storm know, God bless all of you
I agree. As I mentioned, we (Southern MO Ozarks) had a 500 year flood a couple of years back. That was on the heels of 100 year flood, then the 500 year flood then two more 100 year floods - I'm thinking to myself, if it happens more than once, how can they still call it a 100 year flood?? Anyway, I can't even begin to imagine the physical damages, let alone the mental shock and anguish these communities are suffering. The entire country is coming together to help, especially considering the lack of government response, so delete and block those (more than likely Democrat - sorry, but someone had to say it) who cause you more anguish.
September 2018 rocked my family with the hurricane Florence. To lives and properties displaced we gave $45k. We also gave in 2020 COVID year. The "Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn helped my giving reason why getting $105k in 6weeks is just evident of God's blessings on my household. God never faltered on his written and spoken promises over my household
Hallelujah ❤️ our God is indeed a covenant keeping God
God is more than enough for us and his mercies are new every morning. Hallelujah 🙌🙏
Isaiah 45:3 speaks of a transference of riches from the heathen to the righteous. I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret..... I receive this for my family in Jesus' name. Amen!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
He said we shouldn't bother about what we wear or eat. He is more than enough, as he supplies my needs according to his riches in glory. I can't love him less
How do you get that much? I feel this might be a good venture to delve into
I pray for everyone, I’m scared about how many we are going to lose this winter. I love you all, again prayers to everyone hurting in this great nation !
WHO are these people who say these things? Im at a loss for words regarding them. I'm from Missouri. I'd imagine I'm as prepared for a hurricane to hit the heartland as any of our Appalachian people were. Anyone with even 1 brain cell knows that hurricanes don't hit Mountains. Nobody was ready for this. Nobody. This area was absolutely targeted for a quick land grab. Period. How can you be ready for that? My heart, my families hearts and everyone that I know.... we're doing everything we can to help. Most of all, we pray, pray and PRAY that God cradles these people in His living arms. THIS devastation was no act of God. I'm praying, also, that God uses us to spread His comfort and love. Thank you for talking the time to let us know what it's like to be there. My heart continues to break for all of you. Much ❤.
You're only making matters worse, continuing with these accusations. NOBODY did this to you. The sooner you accept that, the sooner people will realize, yes, their way of life can be swept away by natural causes. It happens all over the world, with earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, monsoon rains, flooding, firestorms. Too many people think the government did it to them, and think they can tough it out over the winter in tents because they think FEMA is evil or a trap. They probably have not even come forward to ask for aid, when the government needs to KNOW how much more aid is needed. People will die if they don't come in from the cold. God makes himself known in help from others, including your government, if you vote and demand a government that cares. Through charity and government, your area will recover in time. But don't make it harder than it needs to be.
D.E.W. again!!!! Lahaina 3.0
@@anne-mariemay4144 that's it I'm gonna paint everything blue except my vote!
You called it. Paradise, CA, Lahaina, Helene, Now it’s Wyoming! Massive fires burning hundreds of thousand acres. Cattle ranches destroyed, wildlife….and btw, minerals….
It's been happening for years with these storms. Harvey in 2017. Ike in 2008. Katrina in 2005. The Texas deep freeze of 2021. Beryl July 2024. The flooding May 2024 here in Southeast Texas, and many more storms that have been manipulated for the past 20 years, and tornados as well. The lasers showed on radar during Helene.
Thank you for this video! So many have no clue. I’m just north of Erwin TN and was missed, but the emotions are soooo heavy even here. There was NO way to prepare for any of this for those of you w ho think we shoulda been prepared… this was a once in a lifetime event…. A 1,000 year flood.
I’m so so sorry people are being rude. That’s awful.
The crazy thing is the media is still talk about Milton and ignoring Helene. It’s wild.
It’s bad for Kamala so maybe she should go there and help
Yes, I noticed that! Remember Katrina every DAY news how things were going. Even made it on to Days of Our lives Sammy just got married they changed their honeymoon plans to go help rebuild due to Hurricane Katrina ! But 10x worse and barely a blip of cause or concern by 99% media? Or Government? Evil selfish hearts! One Two people were saying how disgusted they were Kamala Harriis had a airplane of supplies But They were so mad cuz said It Was Only A Photo Op and None of the supplies were given to anyone!!??!! Dispicable if that is true!! ( theses were Christians, I Doubt they would make up something as insane as that!)
@@225Elaine She didn’t do this. Neither did the former guy. So stop it. I’m in the flucking middle. This is my home. These are my friends and family. National Guard rescue boats AND local volunteers were on the rivers immediately. Sirens and helicopters are constant. 😢This is NOT a political disaster. This a human catastrophe. What TF are you doing? What’s wrong with you? Shame on you. 😢
And because of lies, FEMA had to stop going from home to home because of militias have decided to go “FEMA hunting”!
Pathetic and shameful.
@@RendaJaneThere are Many sides to All the stories. Watch who & what you believe.
Huh…you noticed that too?!
Every day now I thank GOd for the food we eat, the water we drink, a roof over our heads and the power to run our house. This has impacted my life in a profound way.
Amen.
Me too! Every day I am just grateful for what I have & praying for so many in the South who are hurting & doing without so much & many who’ve lost loved ones as well.
Same for me.
Wow. Wow. Thank you for posting this. We don’t hear this on the news!!! This is reality. I’m praying for all of you. If it wasn’t for these posts no one would know. It is so heart breaking. I can’t even fathom. Blessings and miracles to you
The person who made that comment either lost their home, and they are hurting or they have never been through a hurricane or other natural disaster. My husband and I evacuated for hurricane Milton in Sarasota Florida last week. We were blessed to come home to our house with minimal cosmetic damage while our neighbors lost their roofs. These disasters affect everyone. I've lived in Florida for 30+ years and every summer during hurricane season we live on the edge. Our governor is amazing. We are preppers, but no one can be prepared for your home to be destroyed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and all those affected by Helene.
Your governor Ron DeSantis is wonderful I wished he wouldn't have dropped out of the president election He should be our President ❤
@@rhondalandrum7646i8
We live in Louisiana, FIVE HOURS away from New Orleans when Katrina happened, but the effects of a hurricane are always felt far and wide. We had thousands of people evacuate and then ultimately relocate to our city. Even 20 years later, we STILL talk about it. I make a point to check in on yall via UA-cam every day, because I know long after the rest of the country “moves on”, the memories of disasters like this last for generations.
Mississippi here, we know. Everything changes. It's something you don't forget ever. Still scars in places on the coast . You see it in lousiana, too. My hubby works from there. Took a while for them to even be able to get back to work. Had to fly to Houston to catch out for a while.
Hurricane Sally devastated our area in 2020. There are still places that are not fixed, rebuilt or open. It takes years to recover and rebuild. Stay strong. It’s along haul. It’s not a sprint. People are sending help.
PLEASE IGNORE THE KEYBOARD BASEMENT DWELLER'S!!!! Don't let them into your head and just keep doing what you know is needed.... Help others however you can and help yourself at the same time.. It's hard to do, but it's necessary and you shouldn't feel or made to feel bad about doing what is NECESSARY 👍🇺🇲🙏 GOD HELP US ALL 🙏🇺🇲
And realize that some of them are not even people who care. They are agents trying to stir up trouble.
Yes the person who said that smarmy remark had No empathy, a dark heart Lord Open their Eyes, Mind and Heart to Who YOU ARE, only YOU can transplant a heart of stone to a heart of flesh, with a willingness and compassion to HELP Hurting People like Samaritans Purse and Y'all that helps people in need too. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏
GOD is your KING. HE WILL make this right! ❤
Watching your videos breaks my heart. My family was hit directly by hurricane Ian. Our home had 2’ of water throughout, we lost every piece of furniture, all appliances, my three children’s clothes, my husband and my clothes. Yes we still had a house while we knew people in other areas who lost it all. For those who’ve never experience natural disasters that closely, it’s hard to understand. Your community has experience severe destruction to not just your homes but your economic infrastructure and transportation infrastructure and more. My family is praying for you and your community. We’re also eager to help if you know of anyway for people in other states but not far can help, please let us know. ❤️🙏🙏
Matthew 7:25. Stay focused on Him and His work. Your family survived thank you Jesus and you all can still do His good work for His glory. Good days will come and bad days will come but God is good through it all.
And..He is with you thru it all, lean on him for strength and help. I know, easier said than done, but believe and trust in Him
God Bless you and your area. My church , here in Indiana is sending a group to the Hendersonville in Nov. And we will for as long as it takes. We have done this many times in the past. We know it will take years. We will not forget.
I truly understand what you are going through, my sister in Christ🤗 I'm a survivor of one of the worst Hurricanes in history! Hurricane Michael came through my beautiful little community with fury!! We all thought it was going to be a Cat 2 or Cat 3 storm, and at the last moment, in very hot water, this hurricane jumped to a Category 5!
🌸 I have lived through Hurricanes before, but nothing compared to this storm!! We had trains that flipped over, roofs blown off businesses and homes, trees fell into people's houses and trees snapped like match sticks! I was praying Psalm 91 over my family as we endured the passing of this storm, but God was soooo good💛 I like you did not loose my home, but we had to deal with no water no power, and so much more. My heart ached for my neighbors who were not as fortunate. Day after day we helped each other. People came from all over the country.
🌸 Samaritans Purse, Red Cross and many others came to help. Today many years later,, my community looks so nice again, and many people rebuilt. We are strong and resilient.people, bending like Old Sentry the 250 year old Oak tree.
I live inthe Historic part of town and our Mariana was severely damaged,and beautiful old trees were lost, except for one beautiful 250 year old Oak tree, called 'Old Sentry' This majestic tree has stood the test of time, and has witnessed many storms! I know we can also stand strong and steadfast in the midst of the storms that come into our lives.
🌸May God give you peace and strength to rebuild your lives continue to love and help one another.
🙏 God will see you through, remember when you feel weak He is strong! Lean on God and He will carry you through. Blessings to all 💗 Kimberly
Oh sweet Momma I hear your heart soooo loudly. Thank you for being real. I can't imagine how hard all this is. You shout and pour out your Heavenly mindedness so beautifully. You are showing the world your faith in trials which is exactly what we should be doing...no doubt uts HARD!!! Hugs to you all! Praying for you guys! ❤
You don’t even have to explain!! I’m from Michigan, I can’t even begin to imagine! If God hears my prayers, I’m praying 🙏
We live in SC and suffered only a power outage and some fallen trees. But we lost all our medicine and food. We couldn’t buy ice bc everyone needed ice. Nobody told,us power would be out for six days. No stores were open bc there was no power. When they did finally open, it was cash only and all the atms were empty. It got dark at 7:30 so we just sat in the dark with our four cndlez. So before you disparage those who endured only a power outage you might think about whatmthat reLly means. No food and no way to cook food. Buying foodmfor one day only bc of no way to store leftovers. So we’re very thankful we only suffered a power outage and we pray so much for our neighbors in NC whoaare going thru this terrible time.
@Katiebug1957
I can understand your frustration. I have been homeless for a couple years due to a series of traumatic events. I am grateful for what I have now, but I live without electricity or plumbing.
AND on a well system,
there was no running water to wash or flush. House competely electric so no way to cook food. Had to collect buckets of water and use it sparingly. Ran low on gas and was afraid of being stranded. No bank access for a week. If you had no cash--no transactions. Mold issues here too. Still grateful, but it was NOT NOTHING. I'm still in survival mode bc you're always waiting for the next hit. I'm stockpiling and am overly fixated on prepping in a way I think is unhealthy, but this is my way of coping.
You're daily in my thoughts and prayers. I don't understand why people are so cruel. Love to you all. We will not forget you! 🙏🙏
Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us!
My son in law left here with his crews as soon as we heard. I don't hear from him much because all these people in the south are living the unimaginable!
I know this is not the time for rude comments. Think people before you type! And thank the good Lord above it's not you, who is living this day after day! If all you can do is pray for these people, please know Jesus hears our prayers!
Last time we had a hurricane in our area, my house and home were not at all affected, but about a mile away, a huge tornado tore through 12.5 miles of homes, farms, and businesses. A major flood affected nearby cities. Even without being directly affected, I felt the trauma of seeing all the damage. It's hard for those who haven't been through it to understand. But I pray for everyone involved, and I ask that our Lord and savior multiply any gifts and donations given to help. So many of us are struggling in this country. And it's so emotional to see all the videos of people helping their neighbors.
I lived 32 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast...I understand and I am for sure praying for all those wonderful People. I am use to terrible Hurricanes but I have never seen water rise so fast nothing where I live in Senior Apt’s then five minutes later 3-4 feet we were blocked in the apartment building. I live on the second floor so escaped the major flooding ,The whole first floor and parts of the third from leaks. The fire trucks came first and evacuated everyone that was flooded to the High School, we couldn’t open any doors the mud and water had sealed us in. God Bless all the good people from everywhere who fed us, prayed for us and rescued some of us too. Then they left as quick as possible to go help others, they are the Knights of the Road an old saying that referred to the Truckers, Police and Fire/Emergency services it still applies after all these years 💕⚓️🦅🇺🇸
Continued prayers for all who were effected.
I spent part of my 40th anniversary yesterday washing goose down vests, going through my wool scarves, hoodies etc to send out from the upper Midwest. I am an eBay seller and am donating as much quality warm wear as I can find in my stock. We must realize the pure good in this country. Many of us not affected just pray and want to know how to help. This tragedy has made it painfully obvious that WE THE PEOPLE need a better plan to help much faster and efficiently to move into action. I c tinge to pray for all affected. Please know many of us are still with you. 🙏
Hi Heidi, I feel so bad for you guys. I understand survival guilt from first hand experience. My situation is different but I can tell you, it takes a long time to deal with. In some ways it just changes you and you do things completely differently. After almost 8 years I learned that part of it is how God matures us through trauma. We are different after seeing the worst. My only advice is to be kind to yourself as you learn to adapt to it. God uses our pain for His good even when we aren’t aware of it. Those of us outside of your area are heartbroken for your beautiful community. May you all experience healing and comfort in Jesus’s name.
We will tell everyone to please send more help to the Hurricanes victims
What you said really resonates. Jesus uses things like this for good even though we won't always see that clearly. Its a refiners fire that changes everything about you after all the dross is burned away. Witnessing other people go through something like that is heartbreaking because you understand how devastated thier world is.
@@Jen-zz7nv that is true. Once you have experienced deep loss and pain you can understand someone else’s on a different level. Maybe Christ wants us to be able to do that so He has to bring us through the storm first. I’ve never been able to answer why so I stopped asking that question. It isn’t about why. It’s about how can I use it for God’s glory even when it is messy, ugly or heart wrenching.
Thank you so much for your transparency and authenticity. Indeed, you are an example of reminding the rest of us to be grateful for the “small” things of warmth, not dealing with survivor’s guilt, etc. You have challenged me to offer up a prayer on your behalf each time I can easily walk into Costco, drive time being what I am use to, noticing the inside of my house is dry, etc. Your videos are a priority for my viewing because truly mainstream news is already on to the next news cycle. Bless you and yours.
We are so sorry that this is going on. We are praying and helping where the doors are open. May the LORD Bless, restore the loss, heal the hearts from loved ones lost, and continue to send angels to assist our precious NC brothers and sisters!!! We love you all!!!❤️🤍💙🙏✝️🩸🕊🇺🇸
I haven't watched MSM News/media in Over 10 years!
I watch different people on UA-cam, to find out whats going on there!
The people who live there; the volunteers; the "boots on the ground"; the airborne & independent helicopter's; etc, who have come in to help. That's who I listen to!
Praying for y'all. Prayer is Strong!
**Something I've heard that is/Will be Needed for Communication to Everybody, is AM Radio's (or AM/FM). There gonna Need the AM Frequency to reach people.**
Praying for all the affected folks and their livelihoods 🙏🏼
Prayers for you people going through this dreadful disaster. 🙏🙏🙏
Prayers will continue for your part of the country. I'm glad you have a strong faith to get through this terrible disaster❤
Thank you for sharing, main stream media isnt covering this tragedy fully. Your channel is vital in sharing the truth x
🙏🙏🙏🙏for all of y’all and prayers for the critical insensitive selfish ones who’ve left comments of disrespect🙏🙏🙏
We also have to be aware of contamination from all of this and get a handle on this
I completely understand you. I am in a part of western NC that got damaged but not as much. But I live on a fixed income because I'm physically disabled. I had bought my months supply of food the week before the storm and lost all the freezer and refrigerator food which I couldn't afford to replace. I had not power for 8 days which is hard when you're disabled and on a walker and trying to cook on a homemade grill over wood you're trying to gather. If it hadn't been for my 11 year old grandson that lives with me I don't know what we would have done. We were able to get some meals from a church and firestations. I so appreciative of that. I praise God for the fact my trailer is still standing because one tree fell at the end between the power pole and the end of the trailer barely missing my home. Another tree fell parallel to my trailer totally missing it. Then 2 trees fell across my driveway but are laying on other trees and I can drive under them to get in and out of my driveway. If they had fell all the way down I wouldn't be able to get in and out and can't walk in and out because this driveway is very very steep and has banks on both sides and impossible to go on with a walker. I don't have money to pay someone to clear out these trees but I do have someone coming from South Carolina to take care of it next month free of charge. So I do understand how you still suffer from this storm. Praying for everyone affected.
As a native Floridian who understands all these impacts you are going through all I can say is take it one day at a time. I can't even imagine the overwhelm people in that area must feel as the destruction is so widespread. The rebuilding will be slow and gradually get faster as infrastructure is rebuilt. May you all have the strength to get through these times and see happy days again on the other side of it. Love from Colorado.
You all deserve better. Never give up
Never give in
I can vouch for all of what you said and I'm 1.5 hours away actually over 2 hours now. This is the most widespread destruction of our lifetimes! God bless all..
I am fron Bradford County
Pennsylvania the northern tier of central PA. and my prayers are with all affected by the devastation of Helene! Back in 2011 September 18 we had a storm stall over us for about 12 hours
I live in the mountains in a narrow valley across the road from a creek, it is frightening how fast that creek rose and you DON'T have time to evacuate . I was lucky and I didn't get water in my home but the property damage and flood trash was unbelievable .
We the people of this community were very lucky that day. What you people are going through is heart wrenching. That could have been this community if that storm stalled over us longer! So ignore the ignorant whose opinions don't matter, if they never experienced the power of flash flooding they need to keep options to themselves.
Thank God for social media enlightening America about what's really going on down South. My heart breaks for what you a are experiencing it is very hard to watch without a box of tissues close by.
The leadership of this country should hang their heads in shame for their lack of help!
I can't even phantom what winter will be like down there. The government is making sure illegals have a roof over their heads. They need to make sure our people your people are warm and dry!
My prayers are with each and every person affected by the aftermath of this truly devastating storm!!
Well said, Heidi. Thank you for this real, honest view of what’s happening. It gives us a better knowledge of how to pray. Love y’all. ❤
My heart hurts so much for you and all of you affected! I pray all the time for you and realize I can’t imagine living what you guys are having to live through! I’m so sorry for insensitive people that so easily criticize what they don’t understand! Thank you for sharing your heart and your feelings and your heart! God bless you and may He sustain you and strengthen you! ❤️
My family moved to western North Carolina when I was 3. It is my heart and this absolutely breaks my heart. Light, love and prayers to you and all the souls of the Carolinas. 💗
I hope you are comforted by the prayers others of us are praying for you!
Thank you Jesus for each miracle that we see daily after this tragic storms. Please help each person that is calling your name. Keep on praying and helping each other.
I would just like to offer up some prayers and love for everyone devastated by the hurricane. Keep being strong. We need you, NC. The backbone of this republic. Love to all! Our hope is in our loving Father God and his everlasting gift... our savior Jesus Christ. In the name of Jesus, give them strength, Lord. Blessings to all.
Praying for comfort and strength to find more each day dear child 🙏
My heart hurts for you and others there. Not being given the help you need. Most if not all of you have lost one or more people due to the water, the mud slides or lack of essential medicines.
One of the things I've watched that has warmed my heart is people who have lost everything jumping in and helping in anyway they can.
That's what Americans do.
This is an absolutely horrendous dissaster that is not going to be over anytime soon.
My prayers have been with all of you from the beginning.
Thank you for taking time to tell us all the details of yours and others daily struggles.and how they will continue for a long time to come.
Please keep us updated. I'm am very interested in what the disaster continues to bring and the small blessing that God still will still show you.
Prayers for dealing with the cold, the water, the mold, the animals, those living in tents, those that need essential medicines, no road and bridges. . .I'm probably forgeting things, but God knows what you need. And i will continue praying. And prayers for comfort and strength to deal with your lives now.
The truth is becoming known. "By their fruits they will be known." You are truly blessed to see. Thank God the Father for all that have and will survive this spiritual war. God will help those that help others.
Thank you for taking the time to explain what’s going on .. I’m a frequent visitor to NC from Ohio .. it’s been hard to explain to people the magnitude of a hurricane /dams releasing water to stop it from breaking .. landslides ..in the mountains.. people can’t seem to understand.. it be like a blizzard hitting Florida’s .. then Florida temps dropping to freezing for weeks .. they could not prepare or handle that …just like mountain towns getting a hurricane .. my heartbreaks 💔❤️🩹 for WNC the sheer terror people must have felt 😔
Your trusting and keeping the faith in the Lord tremendously inspires us
You are our wonderful sister in Christ
We are incredibly blessed to have you in our lives
We will continue to pray for your physical, spiritual, emotional and mental health during these very challenging times
More Prayers for the work of the Holy Spirit
Thank you for making us aware, definitely people need to have compassion
My friend went up to help from Calvary Chapel near Atlanta. She was helping with work on houses. She is so upset with people here that have ordinary problems and they are upset by them. She says that you have so much to be grateful for. She was truly touched by what happened there. There are SO MANY people that are hurting there. She is having a hard time trying to process all of the devastation. The church is back for just a few days and then they are planning on going back soon. They wanted to help out more. You are definitely in our prayers.
We have not all forgotten about you. Just yesterday I got email from our church (here in Central Texas) asking more people to sign up to be disaster trained to help supply an upcoming planned trip up to NC (And likely more as time goes on)
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The courage of all the people is astounding. My concern is the approaching winter. And I pray that people don't forget to help you all long term. God bless you all.
I live in Washington state, but have 2 daughters who went thru all this in Florida. My prayers are continuing for each of you as you continue to live for Jesus in the midst of so much destruction! I’m standing with you! May the Lord comfort and care for each family! 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Somethings are worse in NC, for example the bears eating the dead. Now you have a bunch of bears running around the hills that have tasted human flesh. Is horrifying! 🐻😢
That is horrific ! Continued prayers ! 🙏🙏
Thanknyou for this honest update. The news hasn't been forthcoming in this past week. My heart is with you. Praying for you still. We have land in Mt City, TN not far from you.
You are very gracious to even acknowledge such comments. You don’t have to justify a thing. 😡
I’m in Ohio and feel this guilt. I can’t imagine the level of guilt/helplessness that those that are in it are feeling. I’m not sure if it’s guilt or helplessness. I went to purchase something basic the other day (like a coffee mug- not a necessity) and then put it back because I thought of all of the people that need it more, that can’t drink their coffee, that will never have coffee with their loved ones again. It was seriously this cascade of emotions over a coffee mug. It’s like nothing is simple and uncomplicated feeling anymore. I think about North Carolina most moments of every day and I’m certainly praying for every one of you.
I can’t even “imagine” how horrific this was to experience, nor can I “imagine “, how difficult everyday life is for all of you. You are a woman with Fortitude, by the grace of GOD. May He continue to give all of you the strength you need. May He give you a “Peace that passes all understanding”🙏🙏
Keep on keeping on🙏
We Worship in Spirit and Truth . Holy Spirit have your way ❤🙏🏼🔥God bless this family in Jesus name from Elizabethton TN ❤🙏🏼🔥💐
This is time to learn to receive....let those of us untraumatized by THIS but versed in trauma help....try to turn over your guilt to God....He sees you and LOVES you soooo much!
Home/property intact means your home isnt at the bottom of a lake nothing more. You have a place to shelter and stay warm. Regardless of all else, you have that. And you have the ability to help others.
Praying for you and your situation. God will sustain you is my prayer.
😕☹️Mold is a real issue, it will destroy your house & everything init ! It’s alright , some people hate themselves sooo much that they have to make everyone else feel bad too . I feel sorry for them ! It has to be miserable when you can’t stand yourself!
Hang in there , I’m pulling for you! ! !
I had a very light flood & it uprooted my family for 6 months ! & over a year before it was done . & it was a tiny flood! Takes forever to even fix that !
Yup. Not only will it destroy your home/things inside of it- it can make you sick. Then dd the fact that it is getting diwn into the 30s/40s at night.
Praying for you all and making donations. 🙏 My heart breaks for you all. Your faith will help you get through this massive ordeal, though you all are in dire straights. May the Lord restore your area and make you whole again and continue to send you the help you need. Continuing in prayer! ❤️🙏❤🙏❤
My heart breaks for all of you. You are in my prayers.
Thank you for addressing the survivor guilt. I'm one of the blessed families. My end of the county didn't receive a major amount of damage but others in our county lost everything. It hurts my heart to know so many are struggling to survive & I just have to worry about how to get around town because of a bridge closed because of damage & another road closed so people's destroyed belongings can be picked up by the trash companies. Even typing this out I feel horrible because others wish their only problem was finding a new route around town. Please keep making videos to help spread God's word.
Thank you for shining a light on the many facets of this horrible tragedy. I have a daughter in Unicoi, another in Bristol, VA, a son in Elizabethton, and 5 grands in Western NC. It has been hard. Thankfully all of mine are ok but my oldest also suffers survivors guilt. She has a delivery job but was unable to work for over a week, now sent out to deliver where toads are washed out, or closed, wading mud to get places...all the while working through tears for the people and places she's seeing. My church here in KY has sent two box trucks of supplies and my prayers are with all of you in the affected areas. I does warm my heart to see how people are coming together, helping one another. God bless you. 😢
Beautifully and lovingly conveyed. ❤ thank you. 🙏
Praying for you & your family. Honestly, y’all are still going through it right now. This is not normal life & you’re having to learn so much right now! And I know you truly care about those who have less. You do. Don’t listen to the haters.
Sending love from Canada, I think about you folks all the time and hope you all navigate this horrible situation successfully. You'll be in my prayers. Great video too.
I appreciate your response to those of us who are not there. Your explanation is appropriate and appreciated. Thank you for sharing your heart. I’m praying for your family all of those around you. I continue to watch these videos of people who live in Western North Carolina, so that I understand and don’t forget what you’re going through
Charity needs to start in the USA.
Amen my friend,God bless you
Tax dollars need to be spent here in our country on actual citizens.
Thank you so much for sharing! We just shared an interview with a relief worker who's telling everything she can and we've got many MORE coming! We HAVE to keep the story alive; it kills me that the story is going away and ppl Don't understand what it even was! Bless You!
Thanks for your video. I am so thankful for those helping in my state. Even more that we can request things like solar generators and community centers that are build on site for food, water, internet, phone, showers, potty, washing machines and driers. And of course community gathering to account for each other. Talking with a few channels inside the NG, the new Musk house designs 100% waterproof are a perfect fit. Ag drones can fly these buildings walls on site. There are 40’ x 60’ attachable buildings increasing size as needed also waterproof. The walls on one design are designed to fill with water to weight the building on site. We are not just thinking about what we see instead what we want to see which is the rebuilding of communities. 🌞🌱❤️