Tuesday Update:
We were able to drive from here up to Boone, down through Blowing Rock and on to Lenoir for Dave's doc appointment.
Boone was hit hard by Helene but recovering. So much mud everywhere.
We were able to fill the gas tank in Lenoir but the Walmart that was open had no fresh anything after being without power so long. No produce, dairy, eggs etc. But there was packaged and canned items and lots of bottled water.
Son Jeff is on his way up from Elkin to help us with some clean up today and is bringing some items.
Propane truck made it to the retreat late yesterday and filled the tank so I can now run the generator there.
Power MAY be restored as projected by midnight tonight but some areas may and likely will take longer. That's okay.
We have seen hundreds of utility trucks with hardworking folks who are helping us patch things back together and we are so grateful for all of the communities outside of our area who have traveled far and wide to come help.
My plan for today is to head over to the local school where they have set up a soup kitchen to feed folks who are worse off than we are. Jeff will be here with Dave, I can go over there and lend my hands.
And day by day we continue to be kind to one another and help each other and we rediscover just how little we need to truly be happy.
Still typing from my phone but grateful I can get word out intermittently.
Bonnie, the mainstream media is not reporting on the ongoing disaster. My sister in Greenville, SC is without food and power and gas. More people could chip in and help willingly but they do not know the urgent need. Spread the word.
ReplyDeleteYou're good people. Helping others is what it's all about. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteIt will take awhile for the communities to get back to normal.
And a lot of money.
I know we sent Eversource trucks your way. Don't know how many.
Big 🤗 hugs
You're good people for helping your community. Bless you 🙏. I know we sent Eversource trucks to your State. Hope you have power soon.
ReplyDeleteGood luck 🍀.
Big hugs.
My granddaughter lives in Asheville and is without power and water as well as spotty cell service. Her parents were able to get up there Sunday and take supplies to her hoping they could leave things for others to use and bringing her back with them. She chose to stay in Asheville and help with the clean up. You are so kind to help with the soup kitchen. My daughter said that until you see the damage in person you can’t understand how bad the mountains were hit. So glad you were able to get to Lenoir for Dave’s doctors visit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bonnie for keeping us updated. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI continue to lift you and the others in the affected communities up in prayer. In these circumstances, what is most important truly shines through. Keep up the good work. I admire how you positively reappraise the situation and it helps you to stress less and be more grateful. Be blessed!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for Dave's injuries and also grateful you are both still with us. The devastation left by Helene is impossible to take in. Some of my favorite places in NC and TN are destroyed. May we all unite as we are able and help those who have lost so much.
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