Day 1 of Hurricane Ian relief efforts in Fort Myers Beach.

[@anaislake]

thank you mom for saying roll with it ... easy like rolling down the river ... gently down the stream ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Allen-by6ci]

Wow.. that is just heartbreaking. So much destruction. Nice to see everyone pulling together. Glad you are able to save some memories. Be safe, be well.

[@darrenheaps9272]

I don't recall ever hearing Drew swear...it just goes to show the real emotion....you guys are awesome! Godspeed....

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

It was out of emotion and passion for the situation at hand and that is why we left it in the edit. 💗

[@k.j.2481]

Life defiantly comes full circle. There is power in community, keep believing, and making a difference. Nature can be cruel and also beautiful. You've seen both, keep the good memories, and build a better tomorrow.💝

[@robertmeyerholtz8504]

Brought tears. Stay safe and may God be with you. This is the best video that I have seen of the total destruction. Lived in South Ft Myers for 12 years. It is hard to believe that everything is basically gone. Now I am thankful that I had to sell in my place due to illness in 2016.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

silver lining and blessings can always be found in the rubble ✨🙏✨

[@jasonpacific5661]

🌞 As Brittany says - one breath at a time. Kindness is a great treasure and your wonderful best ever channel radiates so much of it. 💓🎶

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

😍😍

[@AllYouNeedIsLove601]

My sister and I were in Florida shortly after hurricane Irma hit and I saw a lot of damage to homes and businesses inland where we were but what we saw was nothing compared to the devastation you have shown here. So sorry for what your family is going through. I know you lost some treasured memories but thank goodness your parents are safe and healthy. Material things can be replaced but people can’t be. God bless you both and your family. Praying for you all and everyone who has suffered the horrible consequence of this hurricane. Stay safe. 🥰

[@Camey71073]

Our thoughts and hearts are with you and your families as you begin to rebuild.

[@michaelpompa2468]

Oh my goodness, I've seen the media coverage but when I see you guys with boots- on-the-ground video, it becomes so real and heartbreaking. Wishing you a world of luck, stay safe, you are the BEST!

[@lillianfredriksson1890]

You guys, I’m totally crying watching this. It’s completely heartbreaking to watch all your memories and special, cherished things be taken away in an instant. The silver lining is that you are all safe and all the good folks that are helping clean up and put lives back together. It’s important to not take anything for granted. Everyday is a gift. And, you are so right Drew, I live in Northern California earthquake and fire country. We always have to think about keeping a to go box of important documents and we have digitized most of our photos so we can throw the jump drives and hard drives into a box if we need to go quickly. These are the times we live in now. You have to always be prepared. 🙏🏼

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

There is always a silver lining. We feel for all those in the Western US or in Europe, Australia that have endured these fires and lost so much. That's great to hear you have taken those proactive steps.

[@mango8918]

I can't imagine how you feel looking at the mementos of your life nearly totally destroyed. I hope you and your parents can recover from this without too much mental scaring. What was lost were "things", what was saved were loved ones - damaged but not broken. I'm a long-time follower and am feeling your grief but, you have each other and will make it thru this stronger and more resilient at whatever life throws your way. Peace and Love!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

☮️❤️🎶

[@bobyonker8642]

So grateful you are showing not only yourselves but all those other big hearted people who are there to help out. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

There have been so many amazing people coming to the area to lend a hand. More to come 😊

[@jobethk588]

God bless the Silver Sands people.

[@racheljoanfleming159]

Please kknow that you are all in our prayers. God will provide the strength and will to rebuild your home. You are blessed to be a blessing. Dear God, You know the names, the gifts, and You best know all the needs AMEN

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Amen ♥️🙏

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

23:52 it’s incredibly sad. Mother Nature can be cruel but the human spirit can rise above when love is spread around. All the best to your parents & u ❤️🇨🇦

[@jenmac3957]

After the storm a new sun will shine on the next days of your lives! A new beginning! Life's memories are in your hearts, and new memories will be formed. Take care to all who lost their homes, lives and loved ones, and hoping for a new tomorrow.

[@CarinaPiersay]

Wow the destruction is overwhelming! So glad you found some memories to save. Stay safe 💛

[@jessicastreet2922]

How surreal to see your before and after video. Poetry in action with the way you've captured it all. The blessings of being nomadic/flexible will take you far.

[@pamelar5868]

Ohhh. So sad and yet amazing to see family and friends and concerned strangers pulling together. Prayers.

[@julieinak]

What a disaster! I could not imagine building back for the fear of a repeat performance of another devastating hurricane. I admire the deep love everyone has for this special place. A dream disrupted! Mentally, physically and emotionally challenging. Hang in there, family! Thanks to you for showing us the destruction.

[@bevtrue6937]

Makes you realize what is important in life. Your parents were blessed to have been able to save the upper story. (So far). Nora made a mess of our yard but no real damage was done. We were blessed. We are a few miles from the ocean but i don't think there was any damage to the West Coast.

[@ernestinechersak4615]

So sorry for all the devastation you are working through. Stay strong.

[@sandy89107]

Now that's great friends "prepared to get stinky with you" 😃🥰❣️

[@fatmonet]

I drove through hurricane Michael's damage 7 months after it came through the gulf, and there was unreal destruction still around. I cannot imagine what it was like when it happened because 7 months later, it made me sad but happy to see all the results and rebuilding that took place. Crazy to see all the empty lots where homes used to be. We spoke with fishermen who told and showed us some crazy damage stories from Michael!

[@fayepotts3279]

Drew and Brittany, l have never felt so helpless watching your video! The amount of work is overwhelming. Thankful that you are able to be there to help. Your parents worked hard to accomplish their goals, and enjoy retirement. And now starting all over again. I wept when l saw them working so hard. 🙏💕

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you for feeling for us and this situation. 💗 I don't think my parents will ever retire. They are the definition of hard work. They have taught us many of the skills and determination we have that guides us today.

[@elgringoec]

Our hearts feel for you and our prayers go out to you wonderful people especially Drew's wonderful parents through this.

[@Sarahpslam]

At this moment I am moving house and coming across memories from long long time ago and since I wish to declutter some things like mixed tapes and old letters of friends are going in the bin voluntary and many books I love gotta go. The things I saved as keepsakes, travel memories, some gone and others I will keep. I feel blessed having this choice. The way you guys lost these touchable memories is abdrupt and it takes time to sorta mourn, part of the process it is. The best will stay in our hearts, untouchable

[@judischarns4509]

My heart and tears are with you. Thank God for the helpers. The work is overwhelming I’m sure. It’s good you can be there for your parents and that your lives are flexible enough that you can be there.

[@jrt4855]

Just know your online community is praying for everyone, family, friends, relief workers,the list is endless. How awesome you have a treasured friendship with Skip. Take care.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

This community is so powerful and so beautiful 🥹🙏❤️‍🩹

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

Drew and Brittany, thanks for videoing this. I am glad you you have understanding parents who know the value of your videos. I wouldn't have been able to do that. No one would understand why I wasn't helping. As If it really hurt to take a few minutes to shoot and then let the video just roll. Great job editing. HUGS

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you 🙏 My parents and especially my Dad has been very patient with that. Especially when we scooped the pool in one of the coming episodes.

[@MsJanet]

My heart is broken. I have family in Ft Myers and grew up spending a couple of weeks each summer with them, playing almost every day on the beach. I have always considered Ft Myers my second home. I watched so many videos of the devastation left by Ian during and after the storm and have cried so hard. My cousin worked as a hair stylist on the beach - they got out in time but lost absolutely everything in their shop, but thankfully their house only sustained minor damage. Prayers to all, and prayers for everyone helping with cleanup.

[@melissahankoff4034]

I felt bad hitting the like button 😢. I’m praying for everyone🙏

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

❤️‍🩹🙏😘

[@andreabontempo643]

That is so sad to see all of the destruction. I'm glad that your parents home upsatairs was spared for the most part. Hopefully the rebuild happens fast. And hopefully no more major storms while cleaning up and rebuilding. Gosh it's tough to be on an island like that. Must make it way harder to do the work involved. Glad your parents are alive after all of this. Praying for lots of help for you all.

[@carolsloan352]

I’d get up in the middle of the night to drive to your destination. Hopefully there’s no traffic then. I’ve heard of taking boats to desert to then make homes… like RV boat homes. What amazing images of the storm damage you took!!! Historical catastrophe!!! Seeing your penny collection, high school diploma, baby book and such is priceless! You’ll be able to scan what you can! Great video!!! A tribute to humanity, seeing everyone who work together in effort to help! Never have seen such a video coverage of this kind of terrible catastrophe! ‘One day and breath at a time!’

[@suzyhayden8643]

Drew, it looks like the actual structure of the house(s) of your parents survived the hurricane... That is a great blessing ... so many others lost their buildings.. It will be rebuilt.. stronger and better...

[@charlenechua6073]

Awwww this is emotional episode of find belong

[@martim8542]

So many memories. Been through what you're going through, oddly enough here in the northeast when Hurricane Bob hit us bad. I live on a river that feeds out to Buzzards Bay. Tide was high, I'm no more than 100 yards from the river, my house is built up 14ft. Flooded and lost every single thing that we kept under the house, never dreaming we'd get hit with a hurricane. Photos are the worse when you lose them. No water got into the house, we were spared that nightmare. So i am right there with you looking at what was and now, as Harry Styles says 'As it was"......new photos, new memories, new bonds made, and the tribe becomes a whole lot closer and wiser. Life. Brittany, you were right, needed some soothing music right about then, good call. Stay well, that mold is brutal even when you can't see it, and isn't it ironic how Lucky Blue saved the day and you two :) Love from Massachusetts

[@jobethk588]

This is my first time seeing the destruction up close. It’s truly heartbreaking.

[@carolb3270]

So sad! So Sorry for all of the residents that lost so much including Drew's Parents!

[@Susan.I]

Bless all those who have been impacted by the the hurricane and flood.

[@loeyminske3459]

Oh my goodness, what a job! My thoughts and prayers are with y'all.

[@lindakurtz2653]

We lost our home to fire in the spring. So many similarities. We raised our kids in the house...Like y'all it is a struggle to reconcile what IS with what was. BUT, no one was hurt, we salvaged a lot of stuff and we can replace our home with a smaller, more manageable space. Many blessings despite the hardness of losing so much. And we didn't lose any of the most important stuff.

[@LionessHiker]

Oh so sad! It left me in tears.😢I pray for God’s strength to help you rebuild.

[@lorenzm1]

Brittany and Drew happy to hear you both got through that Semi truck rear end. That was pretty scary and that truck was huge. Glad to hear the driver admitted his error. Hope all goes well with the repair of lucky blue and the back of the van. I would be grateful too that nothing more happened. Sending prayers your way that Hurricane Ian Tragedy works out to the best recovery for your families.🥰

[@pamelarw58]

OMG Drew & Britt such an emotional & eye opening vlog of unbelievable destruction! 💔😰 You can not replace precious belongings as SO sentimental, great advice to safely lock them away & take digital copies of those special photos? It is amazing how Communities manage to soldier on! 💜💙🇦🇺🥺

[@chels3429]

Well this really just humbled me! I hope the recovery process is not too long or arduous. Nice to see community supporting one and other. Sending so much love and well wishes from Oregon.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Floridians are working together in many communities just like ours to get things cleaned up. Unfortunately, it's gonna take some time. Lots of love back to you in OR. I, Drew, lived in Hood River for about 6 months several years ago. 💚

[@dawndetelj2684]

All I can say is..... Wow and prayers🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌈♥️🥰

[@sharonsmith9478]

I am praying for you all i love you all

[@kathyhays9819]

So glad your mom and dad are ok. The rest is stuff I know it can’t be replaced, but nothing is better than being. A live. God bless all

[@gabsy6443]

This is so heartbreaking. But still I think it's also therapeutic to be able to do some cleaning, salvage what you can. I am glad that what we donated can help you and all the good people who lost everything. A big hug from both of us

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

We have cleaned a lot of things that were salvageable. We share more about this in the future. 😊

[@judyherman1249]

Big projects start small with giant steps along the way and hope for the future. God bless all of you who volunteer to help others and those who survived.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Yes. Absolutely!

[@ClarityTarot]

As a Cape Coral native and resident who went to FMB, Sanibel, and Captiva on a weekly basis this is heartbreaking and devastating. I am extremely sorry for your families loss, I cannot even imagine. If you and your family needs hot water showers, A\C, hot food, a place to work on videos, I’m not far away. Please let me know! Wishing you guys the best 🙏 unfortunately I found this channel because of the storm, but I’m glad I found you ❤

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

We are so grateful you did. Sending you all of the best vibes. Thank you for offering you kindness. We have all of these things now as we filmed this video just a little over a week after the storm.

[@gabygaedecke2411]

Hugs to all of you. Glad you showed how important the photos were - archiving your memories is something everyone should take seriously *before* a disaster hits ... the other stuff is just stuff. (Going to take my own advice and get cracking on this right away! )

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

🙏❤️‍🩹😘

[@narcydishon8389]

The destruction and devastation is so much😢! My prayers🙏 are with all that have been affected!

[@lf4061]

You can take pictures of your pictures and scan them in to computer. Then give to digital photo restorer. My son, who has a computer graphics degree, use to restore a number of our parents and grandparents old photos that had been damaged. He was able to use the surviving parts to copy and fill in some of the missing areas and then used a bit of artistic imagery to create other parts. They turned out pretty good and we still had pictures of ancestors and special memories.

[@shanaseviour4552]

Wow what mother nature can do ,prayers to your parents an all,

[@ingridneugebauer7562]

So heartbreaking 💔

[@clawhammerkid3811]

hugs to you and your family. the vault and the vault of memories are still there... and pennies from heaven. ( heard coca-cola is good for cleaning) keep up the good work, my head would have exploded at witnessing this destruction. love Skip, what a champ!

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

What a guy 😁

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

It's also amazing how beautiful it still is even at the heart of the disaster. Hope!

[@michelecarroll8168]

I have no words! We vacation there every year….so sad. Stay safe guys and God bless you❤

[@maryjames7193]

So sorry you all have to experience this. Sending love and prayers.

[@BobBohner4851]

I’ve met seen that before. I’ve seen a fire burner home but this OS worse. Bless you all.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Very sad, I feel so bad for everyone. Stay positive.

[@CE-gu3dw]

My daughter lives in Sarasota for a non-profit and she tells me so many heart-breaking stories. Our churches have sent support both in-person and monetary. Our prayers will never stop for Floridians. I wanted to recommend to you since you shared so many of your childhood treasures have water damage; corrosion from the seawater; check into companies that specialize in disaster refurbishing. I lost everything in an apartment fire just 9 years ago. I had very, very little insurance unfortunately so I didn't have the money to pay for the services. It is amazing the processes they can take photos, books, keepsakes; and restore (at least better than there are at the moment). Only check into the companies that specialize in these things because a typical refurbishing company (in my case, furniture, clothing was a total nightmare for me; they stole things like my tools and sent clothing to the cleaners that I told them specifically not to; only to return back to me with stains and charged me for the cleaning). I did keep my Bible and 3 of my grandfather's law books that I am hoping to check into if these items can be refurbished/preserved. It may be too late for me but certainly not for you. Sending you big hugs to all of your family. Make sure you take care of yourselves as you well know, trauma is very real. Connie

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Thank you Connie. We have put a lot of elbow grease into cleaning what we can ourselves. Something we able to be saved and others not so much. We estimate we lost 85% of everything on that bottom floor. Most items that were paper, metal, cloth or electronic had to go. That's amazing you were able to persevere those family items.

[@beautyinwandering2697]

Woww! My Uncle a snowbird from Toronto Canada, stayed almost 40 years in the winter months in Fort Myers. I was there 5 years ago.

[@ChrisDoyle2112]

I found your channel immediately post-Ian and the video you first posted of your visit a week before the storm v the aftermath. It was breathtaking. Been following you since! My adopted family runs the Beach Baptist Church, which as you saw, was gutted! They live on Connecticut St right behind the church and rode out the storm. I was SO HAPPY to receive their text the evening of 9/28 saying they were high and dry. I lived with them back in 2012 and was an island resident 2011-14. Back then, everyone talked about Hurricane Charley, how 'The Reef' was gone and Captiva was cut into 3. This was SO MUCH WORSE! I remember eating Bruce's Meatloaf at The Surf Club and going for after-dinner drinks across the street at The Mermaid, owned by his sister. I remember playing with my band at The Cottage every Sunday night for a couple of seasons. There's barely a trace it was ever there. My old beach access sat next to the Sandpiper (Dakota St). The Lahaina Inn on the other side was wiped from the beach, a few of the wooden cottages slammed into houses across Estero. My girls' busstop in front of the car wash near there--completely leveled! The place is almost unrecognizable. Thanks for sharing your journey. Praying for FMB. #FMBStrong

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

We are happy you found our channel! So glad you received their text to know that they were ok that evening. This was unimaginable to so many on the island. Old timers said that 30-40 inches of water was the most they have every seen in their entire lives. To think many of these establishments that you mentioned are not there anymore is truly a loss. Many place you visited and know so well. We will be sharing more about the cleanup in the next few episodes. 🙏

[@LanaALaBonte]

I was down in Palm Island a couple weeks ago with a friend & made a video. It’s amazing how quickly everyone came together & have been cleaning up & 😊rebuilding.

[@trish2256]

Wow unbelievable how water can cause so much damage. My heart broke for everyone. So many memories cannot be saved. So so much work ahead. So sorry guys.

[@2156cynthia]

Thank you for sharing. We rarely see the aftermath of the storm. This helps us pray better!

[@jobethk588]

Bless your hearts. Suggesting photos be scanned is a great idea. That hurricane was so unfair by sneaking up in Fort Myers. No words. It’s good to know you are beyond this step by the time we see the video.❤🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🌺❤️

[@katyensch7430]

Wow guys, I can't imagine how heartbreaking this must have been, seeing all of your childhood memories destroyed, the material ones anyway, those in your minds & hearts will stay forever ❤️ sending love and strength your way, this must be such a mammoth task. ❤️

[@laruedouglas1064]

Prayers for everyone 🙏🤗.

[@KarenHartt]

God bless you all!

[@dnonya5208]

So sad watching this😪. Hope your family gets everything rebuilt. 🙏💜🥰

[@debbielesher233]

Oh my gosh so Much devastation..positive vibes coming your way..hugs!!

[@SuperBotanica]

at the latest in such moments we learn to let go. But memories are stored in our heads and that's the most important thing. i have learned that everything i need to live and what is important to me fits in 2 suitcases. everything else is sentimental ballast

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

It's truly amazing what mother nature can do, she's not one to be trifled with!!! Hope you all are doing well. Any updates since Nicole hit?

[@christalcherry3426]

Im very thankful your parents are ok. I just think if I ever had to go through something like this what I would do. Prayers go out to all that has been affected by this.

[@LittleMissIssues]

OH my gosh guys!!! I just burst into tears when I saw all the photos laid out! I totally felt that!! ohhhhh.....that would be so so hard for me. I also have about ten billion printed photos from my entire life.....best to you all....This makes me so sad, but I am grateful to all the great people helping others down there at this time. xoxoxo

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

It's not easy but we have to continue on. The photos make a really unique smell with the mix of ink and salt water. We are fortunate that many were left, whereas many were swept out of the home and we will never see again. There are many great people coming together xoxoxo

[@LittleMissIssues]

@@Mrandmrsadventure Yep, ❤ we had some flooding from storms when I was growing up in New Orleans, so...yep, I rememeber the smell of all that....sending hugs to all of you!! I know with all the love of those helping people,, it will get rebuilt.. Xoxoxo

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

@@LittleMissIssues Then you certainly know the smell. 🤢 It sure will. 💪

[@maryathey280]

Oh my Dear God - so much destruction - I'm truly lost for words at this moment except to say Love you and my prayers and thoughts are with you all in Ft Myers - I've lived through a couple tornadoes (one that missed the house I was in by 25ft) and seen the damage first hand of what those storms did to the cities (that was horrible to me then) but I was not at such a loss for words as I am now. The blessing you have now is your parents are alive and ok and you are here in USA to help them. I've become so attached to you two and the adventures and journeys you've taken & shared with us all, it's hard to see the suffering. Take care, lots of love and prayers.........💕💕💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@juliad1768]

Oh my how sad to see it the area devastated, Drew is feeling like I did when the war happened in Kuwait and we lost everything all my childhood belongings all gone, it’s sad but it’s possessions not people, but at least your there to help and bring some good hope and help , bless you both xxx

[@TwiztedHippie]

How heartbreaking... but to see all those people coming together is a shining light. I hope it does not take to long for cleanup on your parents home and community. Sending all the love and prayers.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

❤️

[@charmaineferguson1242]

So sorry about what happened and please keep safe. You are all in our prayers

[@DanG12342]

I've seen flooding in the UK but nothing like this and have never been directly affected so I can't understand what you, your family, and the residents of Florida are feeling. Just send positive thoughts and hope it can be rebuilt bigger, stronger, and more resilient!

[@Emy53]

You guys are troopers. I already feel exhausted and I didn't drive. You guys jumped right in and started working. So sorry for your devestation.

[@starcloudhidden8074]

Love & strength to all 💖💖

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

I’m in Sebastian Florida, a storm like that. Might not matter where you put your treasures. That’s my worry here if it ever happens. 💜💜💜 you are ALL in our prayers

[@susannortham11.11]

That is so heartbreaking. Hard to look at such destruction. Sending hugs and prayers ♥

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

❤️

[@Whistler326]

I liked (this video) but NOT because I like ....the pain Ian has put on your parents and their beautiful community....it was a hard watch to be sincere ( empathy is a good trait....I would not want to go through such trauma but having said that, Drew's best friend shows you.....true colours in a time of need!! (driving all the way from Michigan....Kudos) When I saw Drew's hockey photos....I had a flashback from when you guys were in California meeting Max and Lee & occy.....Drew was playing roller hockey .....LOVED that episode!!! Cheers...guys, Stay safe....and take one breathe at a time!!! Warmest of regards, 1000 islands Ontario

[@gvas7560]

I have no words.....all i can say is hang in there. You can do all things through Christ who is our strenght. Keep up the good work God bless you

[@Windsingerful]

Great video of the most trying time! The sights are truly shocking! Please be careful!

[@joannewhitman313]

We had a total loss fire at my parents home (family cottage) 7 years ago. The only thing that we were able to save was their wedding photos. They had passed away a number of years before so this was such a blessing.

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

Wow! What a special thing that you were able to grab those and save them. My mom talks about in an upcoming episode. "What you would grab"

[@joannewhitman313]

@@Mrandmrsadventure it does teach us to realize that things are just things. People are important but things are just that. It is so sad watching Drew’s parents going through that tragedy.

[@RhondaLeeAcoustically]

Sending you all love and support. Florida was my home for many years. I understand...

[@sandrabutcher1961]

Heartbreaking to watch I can't imagine how you are all feeling , sending love and positive vibes to you all from the UK

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

🙏 Honestly feeling fortunate considering everything

[@Susan.I]

This reminds me of Charleston, SC after hurricane Hugo.😢😢😢

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

😢

[@neoanderson726]

The water is a very powerful force

[@Mrandmrsadventure]

So powerful!

[@michellemarleau3035]

Family ♥️

[@michellenelson7899]

WOW love and prayers for you all hugs

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love you all guys, Wow everything is broken.

[@douglasmeyer4995]

You mentioned the Greek Restaurant, my friend and past co-worker's family owned it. Their father started the restaurant years ago. The father passed several years ago so he did not have to see the destruction. God Bless