A little over three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene smashed into Western North Carolina like a sledgehammer hitting a watermelon. The damage has been unfathomable.
I don’t think anyone realized the destruction until we actually saw it. Asheville and the Biltmore House are our favorite places to visit as well as the mountains. Our Pastors son and his wife live in Banner Elk. They were totally cut off! Thanks for what you did. I’m so glad I read this article. Thanks for writing. I assume your sister was able to finally make it out ok? Love and hugs always!
Yea it was insane to witness. My sister was stuck for 3 days I think and came back. She’s been back multiple times since to cover the story. This is one of the longer articles on here and I had to force myself to stop writing and at the same time words/photos just can’t do justice to any of it.
I went with Samaritan’s Purse and they were saying they’re overwhelmed with support and volunteers but also gratitude for the way people have shown up to help. I was only one of almost 2000 people that helped that day. It shows that people of all walks know what to do when the rubber hits the road.
That was what I saw too man, people were coming in from everywhere to help or donate goods. Everyone realizes this isn’t just another hurricane, it’s a historic catastrophe. Where were you at with samaritans purse?
I don’t think anyone realized the destruction until we actually saw it. Asheville and the Biltmore House are our favorite places to visit as well as the mountains. Our Pastors son and his wife live in Banner Elk. They were totally cut off! Thanks for what you did. I’m so glad I read this article. Thanks for writing. I assume your sister was able to finally make it out ok? Love and hugs always!
Yea it was insane to witness. My sister was stuck for 3 days I think and came back. She’s been back multiple times since to cover the story. This is one of the longer articles on here and I had to force myself to stop writing and at the same time words/photos just can’t do justice to any of it.
This tragedy has forced us to realize it could happen here. We need to be better prepared. We are getting there. At our age we can’t wait.
Absolutely!
I went with Samaritan’s Purse and they were saying they’re overwhelmed with support and volunteers but also gratitude for the way people have shown up to help. I was only one of almost 2000 people that helped that day. It shows that people of all walks know what to do when the rubber hits the road.
That was what I saw too man, people were coming in from everywhere to help or donate goods. Everyone realizes this isn’t just another hurricane, it’s a historic catastrophe. Where were you at with samaritans purse?
Thanks for helping.
Man I just showed up for a few days, I was glad to do what little I could but there are so many doing so much out there.