Did My Cabin Survive Hurricane Helene?! Shocking Aftermath

[@RyanJamesPemberton]

I live in the UK and i have never seen anything like what you and other countries in the World are currently experiencing. What I am seeing a great deal of is compassion where others are helping people out. I cannot believe some of the size of the rocks that have come crashing down my heart is in my mouth every time I view one of these videos.

[@Kristenm28]

What about Cornwall?

[@ray30121]

Glad your cabin was not destroyed or badly damaged… the mountains have always seemed like a little bit of heaven to me. Always have loved to go there. Watched your entire vid… and it’s kind of you to bring supplies in case they were needed. However, PLEASE give the thanks and gratitude for good things… like how your place faired in all of the destruction from the severe storms that came thru that whole area, to the One Who deserves it…. NOT to “luck”. God deserves to be thanked and praised. 🙏🏼Yours could have easily been like so many others that were washed or blown away. So you and your family were blessed… not “lucky”. - Rita M.

[@janemcpherson2119]

It was not good luck. It was the good Lord that protected your property!!! 🙌

[@denisewilkes7486]

God blessed you, not luck at all.

[@jeanettesjourney9147]

So glad your place wasn't damaged. It was hard to tell who needed it more as we are all the way across the country but when we prayed about it and searched on the internet, we decided to donate our monthly tithe to Spruce Pine First Baptist Church. It sure looked like they had a well-organized program going on and I hope they were able to help a lot of people. Continued prayers for everyone still dealing with so much.

[@WendysWorkshop]

thank you so much for donating to Spruce Pine. The downtown was severly damaged and I know your donation will bless so many. God Bless you and your family.

[@Girlinthemtns8448]

Yes, how lucky you are to still have your cabin and your other home to go to. Some of us that do live here in Spruce Pine and surrounding areas full time were not as fortunate. Some lost everything. Some lost their lives. Thank you for the help you gave

[@WendysWorkshop]

I hope you recover quickly and I will continue to pray and send help.

[@Can-we-all-just-get-along-h8g]

This was no natural hurricane. It was man made.Get out there and tell as many people you can. Not to sell your land Blackrock, Vanguard and Kamala Harris's husband want your land because it's rich in lithium and high quality quartz used in computers. You need a geologist to tell you if you land is. Hopefully you have someone who does this for a living. Prayers for you all

[@lenamccubbin1068]

As much as the local residents don’t want “rubberneckers”, having these videos should give the curious a way to see without clogging the roads and reducing problems for authorities trying to respond to the situation .

[@kimsims9293]

I think this lady is a good lady and she has a lot of brave in her

[@countrysister700]

I'm an east Texan - we have thick trees like y'all in the deeper south. I recognize trees that have suffered, but boy you seem to have dodged a bullet. Praise the Lord!

[@gerryconstant4914]

This lady has such a good heart in her help of others. In such disasters you really cannot rely on our Federal Government as we found out after Hurricane Katrina in the NOLA area.

[@barbarac4138]

They had federal folks on the ground and in the air within 24 hours, lots of local volunteers too.

[@BronteBlu2]

​@@barbarac4138That isn't true about the feds. It was survivors and volunteers with tractors, excavators, etc., that were boots on the ground. Survivors stated on many sites that they NEVER SAW FEMA.

[@barbarac4138]

@BronteBlu2 well, I live in the area and they were and are here

[@mountainmama6237]

Samaritans Purse has been doing a lot of good things all over this area. Hard to believe they're helping in their own front yard this time around. Glad you gave to them.

[@hannahtaybooks]

Your cabin is such a slice of heaven. Glad it didn't get hit by any trees.

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you so much. Feel very lucky.

[@BeverlyMurphy-j5m]

Lady STOP 🛑 Give THANKS for what you have been SAVED from The rancid order is NOTHING IN COMPARED TO WHAT IS GOING ON !!!!!! PLEASE BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU R SAYING WE ALL R WATCHING & LISTENING TO THE TRAGEDY GOING ON THERE YOU MY DEAR WOMAN HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY BLESSED ALL OVER YOUR PROPERTY GO HELP OTHERS & CLEANING THE REF. WILL BECOME NOTHING BUT AN INCONVIENCE IN COMPARISON TO WHAT YOU R GOING TO SEE AS YOU HELP THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST "EVERYTHING" 🤔🤨🥴😥🙏🕊️✝️

[@tam69sc]

​@@WendysWorkshopnot lucky blessed

[@georgefaulk2528]

WTF

[@SassafrasPaul-cq7uw]

​@@georgefaulk2528 don't bring hate to something not in anyone else's control.

[@marcyfalconer1275]

You are so fortunate that your cabin survived. Blessings to all who lost everything. Thank you for taking us along.

[@sharol946]

Truthfully they are strong and know how to live off the land. It's the sick I worry about. INDIANA and many other states came to the aid of our brothers and sisters ,that's why I know at 74 America is as great as she ever was. GOD BLESS

[@mobetta3456]

Wow! A definite miracle from the Lord that all the trees fell and not towards your cabin !!!

[@beckylynn209]

All those big windows n not one got broken! Absolutely amazing!! 🤗

[@livingtherufflife]

Glad you could access your cabin and you have water on tap. And like you said you were not there when it hit. My bro & I were gonna drive over from TriCities Tn to Asheville to the Farmers Market on that Friday. I held off from going and no one knew the flooding would happen. God saved us. Praying for you all on that side of the mountain.

[@WendysWorkshop]

So glad you listened to your gut that day! Thank you so much!

[@lauraquigley6403]

So glad you were not there when the hurricane came in! You were raised like me .. never go empty handed always bring something 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@carriesheffield6024]

Enjoyed Watching with my Mom. We so sorry you lost your food. But your cabin survived is a blessing. Love the view on the porch!

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you so much. Love my cabin and it brings me so much joy. I was very lucky that only a small bit of food was spoiled. Very grateful.

[@grandmahappy8737]

YES!! You are truly blessed!!! And while you were driving up there, I kept saying "Slow down, slow down!" I was scared for you! You had my heart racing!! :O I love your cabin!!!

[@WendysWorkshop]

I think it just looks fast on camera. Thank you so much!

[@chrishathcock5181]

The lives lost is whats important 😢

[@debbiedolphin784]

Thanks for the ride along. Glad your place was ok. Prayers for all !

[@mindyrolston3915]

I love your cabin. So happy that your house got so lucky looks like the same with your neighbors

[@franmcwhorter8684]

You got a blessing! Praying for all!

[@deirdrepasko9056]

I stumbled upon you by accident. I'm happy for you that your house was spared.

[@honeybeetherose3334]

You are Truly BlessED!

[@Kari-bb3rm]

So glad your cabin is okay 👍 🎉 I love all the pretty views in the woods.

[@gardenwalker7580]

You have been blessed.

[@bartsexton1652]

I was watching a guy who’s channel on TikTok is forestry something. He was in an area that a lot of trees where down also. He comment was next year if folks don’t get these tree cut up and all the dead leaves burned and a fire wall built, it was going to be other worse forest fires we seen in our mountains. And I really hadn’t thought about that tell he said it but he is so right. He said even a cigarette would be all it would take right now to set it off. Something to think about.

[@WendysWorkshop]

Yes, that’s very true!

[@lurettaevans1663]

I hope the comment didn't give someone the thought to do it. You just can't know what some people will do. I pray that it doesn't happen. ✝️🙏🙏🙏

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

My prayer is that y’all can rebuild your homes back and be careful with the cleaning up and I pray that people will keep donating and bringing ya’ll things that you will need to stay safe and warm from the cold my heart goes out to each and everyone of you and I am so sorry for the lives that were lost and I just want you to know that I haven’t forgotten about you and I will try to send more money when I get my next social security check I’m in central Mississippi and it was 39 degrees here this morning so y’all stay safe and warm my love to all of you God Bless

[@mountainmama6237]

Y'all get a lot of hurricanes don't you? I don't know how Y'all do it with getting hit by hurricanes and no power or water, losing homes and lives. I never, ever want to go thru anything like this ever again.

[@RitaMcCartt]

Loved your co-pilot with his perky ears! Sitting up, keeping an eye on everything! Be safe, and GOD bless

[@TNACME]

Nothing is worse than fish. It had drained in bottom pan and I couldn't find it for days. Check your pan under the fridge

[@WendysWorkshop]

Great thinking! I’ll do that!!!

[@7b808dave]

Glad it all worked out for the best!

[@7b808dave]

This is David Murray btw :-) High school was so long ago 😬

[@KathyM1611]

Even in devastation your guys sunset remains beautiful.

[@WendysWorkshop]

Seriously… it’s still beautiful even in the destruction. Thank you ❤

[@lindaatkins2197]

What a wonderful blessing that your home was not touched. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@sherrycaudill5747]

Gods Angels watching over you ❤

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

I would say you are most blessed.

[@vivianstidham928]

Hi. New to your channel. I am so glad your cabin is safe and sound. You were very blest that tornado didn't destroy your house. I have a sister that lives in Candler, N.C. She is blest to still have her home. She had to do without power, cell service for a while. She just got her water restored so she can shower. She has to boil her water for cooking and drinking. The beautiful area around her has been destroyed. It's not like home. Very depressing and dramatic. She lives there full time. I feel so helpless cause I live in Texas. She just got her mail service back. It's gonna take years for all the trees and nature to regrow. She will be dealing with the scars of the storm for a long time. I too have been donating to Samaritan's Purse. I'm like you, I feel like the money will go to that area to help. Thoughts and prayers for my fellow Americans who have gone through this tragedy. God bless N. Carolina and all the states that are having to work and except what is!

[@allisonhaskell5440]

So happy for you that your Cabin was okay .

[@donnaholmes2496]

I'm so glad that your cabin was spared. May God be with you and your family.

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@Susan.I]

Praying for my Western neighbors in N.C. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@grsmith4905]

Thank The Lord Jesus you and your home are okay!!! 🙏

[@gingernotturno5365]

Glad your cabin is ok ...Maybe you can rent it out to someone who lost their home until they can find a place

[@oliviahodges5161]

Seeing is believing that God protects!

[@annettemiller1273]

God bless you all , with safety . I’m so happy for you and your home .😊

[@Sherryl-nh3ye]

Thank you for this video. Appreciate you sharing about Western NC, too!🙏🏻💞🙏🏻

[@JeanneKinland]

Wow that was crazy devastation with all the tree damage. So sad. I'm glad your cabin is going to be okay. thanks for sharing. Very bad what happened to the area.

[@dsstewbaby9]

Thank God

[@sherryyarger3753]

You were so blessed! Your cabin was at just the right place! Praise God! So glad your neighors fared well too!

[@Karen-e6v]

❤your Rustic cabin is a beautiful little retreat . The covered deck is lovely. Trees are so peacful.& Quiet mountain roads . Nice way of life Those are the things that do bring joy and peace . N.C mountain folks Know this . Sending prayers 🙏 for community.

[@WendysWorkshop]

@@Karen-e6v 🙏 🥰

[@christschool]

I have a place in Spruce Pine as well, the opposite side from where yours is, I'm near Crab Tree Falls. 226 is now open down the mountain to 221 in Marion and back out to 40.

[@WendysWorkshop]

That's great news! Hope you faired well.

[@SueGillenwater-y4z]

So glad your cabin is okay.

[@theresapanner1599]

Praying for speedy recovery.

[@Marcia.-bt8xe]

Special blessing for you for caring❣️

[@dorothyburton5266]

I'm so happy your Home was safe and your next door friends. Thank you for sharing your video. I live in Aiken S.C. We had a lot of trees down to we was out of power for 4 days. There was many with out power for days. praying for everyone.

[@angiesouthers8836]

My prayers are with all of you I'm from gotha fla very beautiful place it looks so peaceful there glad you're cabin is fine I have 7ac in Tennessee buy Mrs. Lynn house been trying to go back up there to ck every thing out and watching your dog how cute he was . Thanks again from gotha fla

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thanks so much

[@nancymacneillsmith3268]

Fill the fridge and freezer with newspaper and it will absorb the rest of the smell

[@WendysWorkshop]

I’m gonna try that! Never heard that one before. Thank you ❤

[@muevillon8337]

​@@WendysWorkshopI would put apples too. I know somebody did that in the trunk of his car because of the smell of rotten fish odor

[@Sherryl-nh3ye]

@@muevillon8337 Whole apples?

[@okiegranny4844]

And plates of coffee grounds (unused coffee)

[@lindaforrester8463]

Oh I'm so glad your cabin is ok! I love ❤️ it.

[@Judi-lm2fj]

Your cabin was definitely spared. Great video

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you❤

[@lori4321go]

God bless. Feeling good for you.

[@marywalker2896]

If your food is the only thing u lost u are so dang fortunate.god sent u a blessing.so horrible about the loss of life.

[@WendysWorkshop]

Believe me I know It’s heartbreaking.

[@theresamoore7634]

Thanks for the video & stay safe. 👍. Love your dog 💕

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you too … Sadie is the best! 🐾

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

That was one good video. This is the first video that I've seen where somebody was able to go through and show very well without a lot of distraction as to what happened at least in this area.

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you, video doesn’t give the full picture.

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

@@WendysWorkshop I'm sure it doesn't.

[@jackiebowen7551]

Such a beautiful cabin, very pretty and peaceful. You are blessed that you’re property wasn’t harmed, so many people have lost everything they owned. ❤😊

[@kathleenworkman3884]

All of those trees will make you a lot of excellent firewood. Happy for you that your beautiful cabin wasn’t damaged. If the odor lingers in your freezer, stuff it with newspapers after you’ve cleaned and disinfected it. Leave it for a while. The papers absorb the smell. That odor is nauseating; I had a freezer full of meat go bad from lack of electricity and I gagged and gagged cleaning it out! Bless you!

[@rt3box6tx74]

I've always heard a fridge with rotted meat is impossible to rehab. We bought a cabin with a clean looking stinky fridge twenty yrs ago. I researched and tried several recommendations. I think one of the most effective things I tried was activated charcoal. I think I bought it from an aquarium supply store. I spread it on big cardboard trays on every shelf. It helped, we were able to use the fridge for several months while we remodled the kitchen and got a new replacement. In my new fridge I only store foods in the reusable hard plastic containers. I'm hopeful if we have a power failure they will prevent leakage. I moved the old one into the garage for overflow food when we have guests. Over time the bad odor has dissipated. Now we use it for beverage storage. It's handy since the menfolk usually congregate out there to fiddle with the quads and Jeeps. They can hear and see the river down the slope, while they sit around in outdoor recliners resting up from the days ride up to some mountain lake. Overall I'm glad I didn't haul that fridge off, but the one negative is the warmth of the motor draws mice. I'd never had much of a mouse problem in the garage until I moved the fridge in there. Mid-winter temps get down as low as negative 20° in northern NM at 9500 ft altitude. That uninsulated garage wasn't too attractive to critters without a heat source. My place is built 75 feet above a river that gets wild during the spring thaw in May. The cabin faces a narrow mountain valley with a long ridge across on the other side. It's not unusual for there to be a rockslide somewhere along that five mile long ridge during snow melt period. These NC debris slides that have occurred have made me aware of threats I'd never been aware of before. I can see my cabin being toppled off the rear slope and broken apart as it rolls down toward the narrow river. Enjoyed the ride-along. Thanks, I can never get enough of these type videos.

[@WendysWorkshop]

@@rt3box6tx74 thank you so much, fridge not very old so I’m hoping I can ozone it or something like that. I appreciate your advice & glimpse into your life on the river. It sounds like a slice of heaven. 🥰

[@rt3box6tx74]

@@WendysWorkshop 🍀

[@wandaaldridge4506]

I would love to see how the KOA fared. We have camped there for many years. It was called Asheville East KOA and located in Swannanoa. Thank you for updates.

[@diannaharrison5931]

Glad your house was ok. I bet that stank to high heavens. Be safe going back home.

[@patnGibranonelove]

Awww so glad your cabin Survived ❤Very beautiful place!. I'm from Fairview TN 🏞

[@Susan.I]

So glad your cabin is okay!

[@milkweeddreams8828]

So happy your cabin was spared, I'm from Iowa and now live in Florida, I am very familiar with tornados and hurricanes...take care, we're prayin' for y'all...!

[@LilysMom283]

That's such a beautiful area! Can't wait to travel there in the future! ❤ God bless you all!

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

If you have any vinegar that will absorb the odor and leave some setting out in the house and also charcoal will absorb odors too and even baking soda sprinkled on the floor or rugs will absorb the terrible odors I’m just happy your house wasn’t damaged in the storm

[@WendysWorkshop]

Great tip! Thank you :)

[@juanitasagusky1412]

Also if you got any vanilla in your spice cabinet, that absorbs odors also

[@DDee-oi6kn]

Glad your cabin is ok - praying for all of your neighbors.

[@NatureSpeedStore]

You are so blessed and very protected by the Almighty!❤

[@barbarac4138]

Cleaning the freezer with a closed window beside you that could let in fresh air. Glad your cabin is still there.

[@glennagoss7335]

So blessed❤

[@merrileemartinez2578]

Thanks for sharing your story with us all .

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@kimberlybackes3992]

Omg I can smell that smell of bad food from watching this. Im so glad your cabin is ok!!

[@WendysWorkshop]

Lol😂 thank you so much!

[@GR-mw1tk]

Considering all your cabin faired very well except for odors!

[@okdk7]

Thank you for sharing your story. Glad your place made out ok. GOD.... that fridge smell , been there done that. Wishing all better days soon. from CT USA

[@WendysWorkshop]

I hope so too, thank you❤

[@lorastroupe3477]

Praise the Lord your cabin was safe

[@SassafrasPaul-cq7uw]

At least you have a primary home. Samaritan's Purse is a great organization. Maybe your cabin was spared for a good reason!! God works in ways we don't understand & that's okay, too. ❤

[@txarte6883]

I'm so glad you're cabin was spared. God bless you. I used to live in Hendersonville and went to college in Swannamany years ago.

[@alfredabrumback5092]

I'm so happy that you didn't loose your cabin. I think spoiled chicken is the worst smell. I forgot a chicken in my vehicle, for 2 or 3 days. I never could get the scent out. When I sold the vehicle it was a little better, I still smelled it.

[@TexSquirrel]

We lost all our food in our deep freeze, and fridge during hurricane Beryl. It was bad. It took a long while for us to get the smell out. I watched a video on how to get the smell out. I had to wash the drip pan in the bottom too. Prayers for all that were affected.

[@WendysWorkshop]

Thank you. I didn’t even think about drip pan, get tip!

[@kathywiseman7944]

I had put loose coffee sprinkled and in cups to get my used fridge smelling good. It works really well. ❤️

[@jamestatum7759]

Is there in Nashville did anybody know of Mr Keller or a carp

[@debbiejohnson4384]

Also you can put briquets of charcoal ( the unlit one) in a refrigerator and it will absorb orders.

[@Liimpy]

Good thing you wore your lil work boots

[@annaowens7053]

Im glad your cabin was in good shape you are blessed..

[@lynnfiegl4953]

So glad your cabin is ok. Safe travels!🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@carolmoline6490]

Thanks for the ride along

[@lydiataylor2954]

Girl, you had some big angels guarding over your cabin

[@joann8788]

I would say blessed. So gladfor y'all.

[@LIVINGRETIRED310]

Glad your cabin survived.

[@terryhenderson424]

Even the window propped up outside and the glass topped table made it!

[@teresaellis7088]

What a beautiful place!

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Part 1, Wow! God bless your place awns your prayers, So beautiful your home, how God bless you, tornadoes wind went other way. You have great view. Flood water 32 feet, Goes back 1916 only 23 feet. So sad dame brook in TN and border line N.C. so glad next door people ok. I heard 3 to 6 tornadoes on news made more since why river was move so fast. I live now in N.W.Pa. 14 yrs. I use to live in Pensacola FL. 15 yrs. Sept 4 2004, push 19 yrs when Ivan Hurricane it was 5 come on beaches, in land where i was live at numb 4, 14 tornadoes, lots of leaves 4 to 6 inches, 4 to 6 tornadoes touch down , look like war zone. My heart bleeds, i know look great again. Bless with fire wood. And Mts. Trees our thin out, i hope get more older trees cut down more sun light, you can grow garden or add flowers or wild flowers. For next spring time. God bless you. You have running water, roads where clear. Really bad down blew and drop offs. Pray 🙏 part 2

[@123pwop]

Better get to coating those Decks ! But yes you were Blessed , Praise The LORD !

[@WendysWorkshop]

believe or not... they were coated this past spring. Thank you so much!

[@alisonlaw1977]

When we had a wee cottage we always emptied the fridge an freezer just incase. Rinse with bicarbonate of soda and that will help the smell.

[@WendysWorkshop]

@@alisonlaw1977 thank you!😊 I’m gonna try it all!

[@bluezauza]

Add some vinager or lemon.

[@almamoore8446]

Our Heavenly Father is good to us all. So many lost therir and and lives glad u still have a home.

[@cathydodd1224]

I hope you brought a lot of food too.