Disaster Relief Efforts in Appalachia - Hurricane Helene aftermath

[@wildflowersadventures]

Video dates: week of 10/21/24 There are many organizations helping, but here are 3 I can personally attest to: Cajun Navy Relief Boone’s Brigade Samaritan’s Purse

[@leanneadams2549]

And the ONLY ones I would trust to send money to !

[@billbradley2480]

It sounds like Fema is not helping in fact they’re actively blocking help in some cases.

[@wildflowersadventures]

@billbradley2480 I’m not sure. I have heard some stories where FEMA was there and helping. How much? I’m not sure.

[@sandraryan2256]

Please tell everyone to send more help to all the Hurricanes victims 🙏

[@BetsySoler-s8i]

I have a room in my home for a couple.

[@richardwaller9853]

There is nothing like getting your hands and feet dirty for Jesus by helping our neighbors in their time of need. Three weeks ago I heard the song “Welcome Home” by Shelley King on my way to church, after watching a portion of a video on Helene in Appalachia before leaving home. The song was not through the first verse before I was overwhelmed with the necessity to get to North Carolina as soon as possible. That week after gathering supplies and making local contacts … Burnsville, NC become the destination. After two weeks of being back home I am still reeling from what was experienced. Next week I will go to Boone, NC for more relief work for the families in that area. God offers us so many opportunities to carry His blessing to those in need. My message is “Get your hands and feet dirty for Jesus!” Thank you for your experience and sharing it with all of us on KZbin.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you so much for answering the call and for your obedience to God. I’m sure you experienced something similar to us in that what you saw was vastly worse than what you had expected based on the pics and videos you’d seen prior. It’s just indescribable. The widespread damage is incomprehensible, but together, the hands and feet of Jesus, can make a difference. Together, we can help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@deborahpratt8311]

Many people don’t realize that this situation could happen to any one of us at any time. No one is exempt from tragedy. It is definitely a humbling experience when we think just how blessed we truly are.

[@wildflowersadventures]

You are so right. 💙

[@deborahpratt8311]

@@wildflowersadventuresThank you guys for serving

[@deborahpratt8311]

I did this during Katrina in 2005 at the Los Angeles Dream center. We got so many donations and people were flown from New Orleans to Los Angeles. It was the most rewarding moment of my life to serve and love on these families

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for helping. Volunteering is truly a rewarding experience. 💙

[@deborahpratt8311]

I absolutely agree… It is definitely a rewarding and humbling experience… much love to you and your family

[@leanneadams2549]

I absolutely LOVE the lady with her own equipment and her own grit to get things done even if it was just her !!!!! My kind of hard working woman right there!!! Wow just WOW !! WHY isn’t anyone helping her ???????

[@wildflowersadventures]

I know, right?!?! I loved meeting her!!! She is an amazing woman. This is the people of Appalachia. If they have the means, they just do it. And if they don’t, they figure it out as best as they can. They are strong and resilient! I’m not sure why no one has been helping her. My guess is that there’s just SO much to do and not enough hands and feet. It’s hard to imagine the level of destruction, but there’s simply not enough people to do what needs to be done.

[@Matt999PL]

​@@wildflowersadventures Is there any public/ county dumping area this woman goes to dump trash?

[@wildflowersadventures]

@Matt999PL She has made big piles on the adjacent lot for now as a centralized collection point. I’m not sure what the next step is. She has 2 dump trucks to utilize for transportation. I imagine the city has a dump, but I’m guessing they have had to make additional sites for all the excess debris.

[@Matt999PL]

@wildflowersadventures God bless this lady. Very committed and organized

[@EileenUsherwood]

Debris needs to be used for berms to hold the soil and direct water from the next flood. Those trees that were washed out are what used to hold the soil.

[@fl4us824]

WE WILL NOT FORGET!!!!

[@wildflowersadventures]

💙☀️🙏🏼

[@michaellocke2766]

GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE THAT SUFFERED LOSS. GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE THAT HELP!!! THANK YOU.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen. God bless. We pray this video continues to raise awareness and encourages people to help in any way that they can. It will take many of us now and into the foreseeable future, to help them recover and rebuild.

[@suehancock5573]

Thank you for all of your help! God Bless you! Stay safe! 🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

It is. A blessing for us to help in any way that we can. God bless! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@matthewgibson4309]

God bless you for helping, I was there sept 29 and 30 searching for missing persons

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you and God bless you. That is an incredibly tough job. It hurts my heart knowing there are still so many missing, one month post hurricane.

[@theresaocallaghan6616]

So sorry for your loss of people homes and all the dear animals sending heart felt prayers from me to you from the UK.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you so much. 💙🙏🏼

[@jimmyfishburn7894]

God Bless you and your wonderful Family. I'm down the mountains to the south. I'm a Veteram of the Vietnam War. I'm in Maryville just south of Knoxville. Again God Love Your Family. ❤❤❤❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice! We could never, ever thank you enough. God bless you. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@toddgiambruno]

Thank you for this video and thank you for your help! I am in New York and wish I could assist physically, but am waiting for surgery. I have been donating to Samaritan's Purse for 4 weeks now for areas that need the most assistance. I will continue to donate every week.. I will also continue to pray for the areas and the people who live there and the people helping. God Bless you and your family! Stay safe!!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. It is our hope that this video continues to raise awareness and encourages people to help in any way that they can. Thank you for your generosity and donating. Together, we can all make a difference! God bless you. I pray you have total and complete healing with your surgery, in the mighty name of Jesus!

[@toddgiambruno]

@ thank you so much!

[@wildflowersadventures]

💙☀️🙏🏼

[@gregl211]

Thank you for volunteering!

[@wildflowersadventures]

No thanks needed, but we appreciate your kind words. It is our hope that this video can continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help in whatever way that they can. Together, we can help Appalachia heal, recover, and rebuild.

[@rockingruth9360]

What great life lessons for the children. Wish i was able!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you. 💙🙏🏼

[@jujudavis65]

The verse at the end describes you and your family completely! Praise God for sending you all to help and show love to others and giving glory to Him ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you. I agree. But I think this verse is meant for all of us. How and where we show up and in what capacity will look different for many of us, but we are all called in some way. Thank you for your kindness and support. We genuinely appreciate you. God bless! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@rodneykitley1368]

Excellent video that shows and tells the truth about what's really going on in the Appalachian mountains. God bless all....

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching! So many people have reached out to us and said they had no idea people still needed help. Some even indicated that they thought no more volunteers or donations were needed and hadn’t heard anything about it in weeks. It is our hope that this video continues to raise the awareness and encourages people to help in whatever way that they can. Together, we can all do our part to help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@CjbrkBrooks]

You’ve not been forgotten. There are those of us who’d love to be there to help….but we can’t. So we’ll donate to organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse.

[@wildflowersadventures]

I love that you posted this! Thank you. I’m sure it’s nice for locals to read this and know that you haven’t forgotten and are doing whatever you can to help. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@chmtnwmn58]

NEVER will we forget these beautiful people - I live in E TN - just a few miles from where the destruction starts. It has affected us all greatly and we're doing all we can to help as locals - E TN was devastated as well as NC, SC, VA. God help us all.

[@wildflowersadventures]

We will never forget and continue to help in whatever way that we can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@Gollum-sn6bf]

So, I'm sitting here completely humbled and even a bit freaked out. I followed your AT attempt. I made a few comments. Some encouraging and then, at the end, maybe not so much. I get called to the living room and my wife is watching YT. She has me sit down to watch this awesome lady and her family that have come to Erwin, 25 minutes away from my house, to volunteer and help the people here. Yeah, it's you guys. I got prickly heat...that blood dropping to your feet feeling... I apologize for being hard on your AT ending. I appreciate you're coming back here to help. That trail means very little right now...what you are doing means everything. Thank you. You are truly inspirational. And, this whole thing freaks me out...just a tiny bit..lol... And, the coverage you provide is invaluable. No one understands the devastation.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey there! Thank you, friend. Your message means a lot to me, and I appreciate you. If I met you in person, I would just give you a big ol hug because the words to explain how your message made me feel are escaping me right now. I’m just grateful for you. Thank you. Little Bear and I connected so much with these communities, so we couldn’t wait to get here. And we’re so thankful for our sweet family being willing to do whatever they could to help. After being here, they now understand why we fell in love with Appalachia and our connection. Although we don’t regret coming home, we do miss the AT…so much. We have some exciting news we’ll share soon. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@Ailiken]

I watched you and Little Bear thru-hike the AT and to see you back helping out is such a blessing! A lot of my relatives have been effected by Helene. While us Floridians are used to a hurricane pounding like Milton, no one could have predicted the devastation throughout the Appalachians and beyond. You and your family are a lovely example of God's grace and humility and thank you for all your help.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching and sharing our AT journey! Much more to come, so stay tuned! Thank you for your kind words. We left a big part of our hearts in Appalachia. It is a blessing to help in any way that we can. Our hope is that this video reach many so we can continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help in whatever way they can. It’s going to take a lot of us and many months, but together, we can make a difference! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@AffordBindEquipment]

Just heard about a horrible flooding in Spain, several hundred people died. The country sent 2500 military to help clean up and are sending another 5000 to the task. How many military was sent to this disaster? Why do we see hundreds of volunteers and very few military?

[@wildflowersadventures]

I heard about it, too. It’s so sad. I’m so sorry they are experiencing that now. I’m not sure how much of our military has responded. I know they have been there and have read reports of 10,000+ National Guard, Air Force, Army, and Army Corp of Engineers have responded with heavy equipment, helicopters, high rise vehicles and boats. I’ve seen on other vlogs that they have had a significant presence.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

@@wildflowersadventures If there are so many, why don't the hundreds of videos show it? All I see is a misc. truck or dozer but not much else.

[@wildflowersadventures]

@AffordBindEquipment I don’t know why the videos aren’t showing them. I’ve just heard from people on the ground that they’ve been there. I didn’t ask for details. Please remember, these videos are small snippets in time and not all of the vast devastated areas.

[@EileenUsherwood]

7500

[@janinerobinson2497]

God bless all you volunteers. I am unable, but I can pray! ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for praying! God hears us! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@kathleenmccarthy6609]

God bless you and your beautiful family! I just found your channel and I did subscribe. I wish I could drive down and offer my help. I unfortunately need to work to pay my bills and put food on the table. I’m 69 years old and should be retired but in this economy it’s impossible. I will donate to one of the charities listed. Thankyou for what you are doing. It’s a shame that network news is not covering this tragedy. Thank goodness for KZbin and caring people like you and your family! ❤️

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there! Welcome! We’re so glad to have you here. Our hope is that this reaches many to continue to raise awareness and encourages people to help, in whatever way they can. It’s going to be a long road to recovery, but together, we can help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@gordondollman3606]

Glad that other people can step up and help others when the government doesn't stay safe and well everyone 😊

[@wildflowersadventures]

We’re all in this together. Together, we can make a difference. I believe that with my whole heart.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

My heart breaks for all of the families and communities devastated by this terrible storm. God bless you and your beautiful family for helping them. I have sent as much money as I can afford to Samaritan’s purse and other charities. I wish so badly that I could be there helping physically. I am out of work on disability due to right knee issues. Believe me, I would be there helping if I could. I’m praying for all of them 🙏🙏🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there, Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. God knows you are doing what you can and He will magnify your gifts. 💙 I prayed for your complete healing for your knee. I know that must be painful and frustrating. God bless you. Thank you for watching and your kind words. Our hope is that this video reaches many, continues to raise awareness for the desperate help still needed, and encourages others to help in any way that they can. It will take many of us and many more months to help Appalachia heal, recover, and rebuild. But, together, we can do this. Love and light to you. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@2upblacktopriders]

Prayers from West Virginia / Ohio

[@wildflowersadventures]

💙☀️🙏🏼

[@EileenUsherwood]

She does great videos. The one of her cruise to Turks and Cacoas was so lovely.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you so much! We’re so glad to have you here with us. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@lightsobrite]

I'm not forgetting about appalachia or western north carolina.... I cannot do. Much, but I can pray and I am praying for all you.Folks down there And for the people that are getting into your areas to bring supplies Clothing coats water shelter. And as a retired person if I was physically able.My heart would be down there to help do what I could. But know i'm praying and bombarding heaven for you.

[@KrystieB1989]

It means a lot to us that you're thinking about and praying for us! Thank you! ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! Prayer is so important and impactful. You are doing so much! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@Lovesracing19]

Thank you for helping. I hope these people are not forgotten. I wish I was younger and could help. I pray for the people each day. ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

It is a blessing to us to help in any way that we can. Our hope is that this video can continue to raise awareness and encourage people to help in whatever capacity they can. It will take many of us to help them recover and rebuild.

[@tishkerrville8942]

​ I feel sorry for all the children in this Wasteland of a World

[@kandravaughn6777]

Thank you and your family so much thats was so thoughtful and selfless I live about 50 miles from there and my area is tore up really bad also from the Toe river which runs into the Nolichucky

[@wildflowersadventures]

No thank you needed, but we appreciate your kind words. 🙏🏼 We’re just a small number of people coming together to help in whatever way that we can. I’m so sorry to hear about your area. The devastation is so widespread. I pray you’re getting some help, too. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

Sadly certain parts of Spain have had bad storms 2 days ago thats devastated areas, homes and lives with 51 reported dead up until know. Its so overwhelming to hear and see so much devestation in areas across the Globe. Love and Blessings sent to you All. ❤ 🙏 (UK)

[@wildflowersadventures]

I’ve just recently heard that. I’m so sorry to find out there’s so much loss and destruction in Spain. We are praying for them. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

@@wildflowersadventures Thank you for your reply. Yes ...Valencia is badly hit with huge swathes of area in water. I'm still shocked by the utter devastation your area received so I'm truly sorry for you all....yet your resilience, hope and Faith is much stronger than the Hurricane....it brings so much cheer to my Heart and Soul. My village in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is twinned with Ashville NC and we recieved our monthly news letter depicting on front page some pictures of unbelievable scenes. We are setting up funds to send. I've heard of Samaratins Purse being a trust worthy funding centre to send to but will also check out a few more because its more beneficial to spread funds to as much areas as possible. I've watched Appalacha Homestead with Patara for a couple of years and like you she is doing so much hands on help. So I send Love, Healing and Blessings to you All in Jesus name. So be it. Amen. 🙏❤️ (UK)

[@sueholder1822]

Thank you all so much for giving your time we know God took care of a lot of us too just like he's taken care of you and God bless America an American's like you

[@wildflowersadventures]

It’s a blessing to give back to Appalachia in any way that we can. God bless! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@sueholder1822]

I am in bad health and 67 this month I wish I could come and help I live in Unicoi TN we did not get much but Erwin did I will miss our Hospital

[@wildflowersadventures]

@sueholder1822 I’m praying for your health to improve.

[@janicechilders4885]

Thank you for sharing this video. It means a lot to my husband and myself. I have been praying. Glad to hear your family our Christians. I really appreciated this. We are disabled elderly couple. So we are unable to help physically. God bless your family for helping. Those young girls will really learn from this to help neighbors in need. Good job parents!🙏🙏🙏🙏❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there! Thank you for watching. 💙 Our hope is that we are able to continue to raise awareness and encourage people to help in whatever way that they can. Praying is such an amazing way to help. We all do what we can, and together, we can help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild. God bless you both! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@earlwaugh9154]

Thank you for helping God bless y'all 🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

No thanks needed, but we appreciate your kindness. It is a blessing to help in whatever way that we can. Appalachia needs all of us. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@suzannemccoy9610]

Thank you Mamma Bear, Little Bear and your family for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Much love from New Hampshire.

[@wildflowersadventures]

It was a blessing to us to help. Thank you for your kind words and for watching this video. Please like and share so that it can be spread to as many as possible. It’s our hope to continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help in whatever ways that they can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@alisonherring-sarsam9750]

Keep the rest of the US informed of the struggle and the needs we can help with.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for caring. We will do our best! A few great groups you can join and follow on Facebook are the Cajun Navy Relief and Boone’s Brigade. They consistently post the most current needs of some of the affected areas. I also repost on my Facebook page and occasionally post here on our community page.

[@SaraKate-gb1pe]

Thank you for doing this! I grew up on the coast so I have survived a number of hurricanes. Helena has to be the worst I've seen! in over 75 years! I appreciate the respect that you have shown for items that you found along the way! Thank you! I keep telling people that for every video they see of one house being repaired, they have to multiply that by thousands! I don't think people outside of the area really comprehend the magnitude of the damage!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. 💙 It is our hope that we can continue to raise awareness and encourage people to help in whatever way that they can. Together, we can all make a difference! It’s going to be a long road. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@John-hp3wg]

God bless you and your family for taking the time out of your lives to help others.❤ Thank you

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you. God bless you. We will continue to help in any way that we can. We pray this reaches many to continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help as they are able. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@wendyhynes4142]

I live in the UK 🇬🇧 I feel so helpless. I wish there was something I could do to help. All I can do is send love and prayers x x

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there! Your prayers mean everything! Thank you. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@dbroom51]

God bless you and your family! I have followed your channel from the beginning. You guys are such an inspiration. Thank you for not being afraid to proclaim your faith in Jesus Christ and walk the walk. I have read some negative comments on this post which is absolutely unbelievable. They obviously don’t understand the concept of human kindness. God bless them. Love and Light to your sweet family! ❤️🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words. Emotions are running high, and people are lashing out. That’s ok. I can take it. I get it. Initially, I was very uncomfortable making this video, but after being asked by locals, I just had to. Too many have said that people are already forgetting about them and that breaks my heart. I understand though. It’s not malicious, but when things stop getting media coverage, it quickly becomes out of sight and out of mind. It’s going to be a very long road to recovery. We can’t let people forget. I even met 7 people in Georgia….seven!!! who had been told that the devastated areas already had too many supplies and too many volunteers. One person said that they heard 500 volunteers had been turned away because there just wasn’t enough work for them. That could not be further from the truth!! The amount of physical work needed is incalculable! So, if making this video raises awareness, gets the truth out, and encourages people to help, that’s a good thing. Thank you again for watching and being one of our original friends from the beginning. We appreciate you so much! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@AliciaSmith-mz1cx]

I want to thank your family for volunteering.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words. We don’t deserve them, but we appreciate you. Our hope is that this video can shed some light on the truth, continue to raise awareness, and encourage others to help in any way that they can. It will take many hands and feet to help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually, rebuild.

[@harolddenton6031]

Welcome back to beautiful northeastern tennessee. I grew up in the 70's going to that church camp for a week every summer. Looks like they have built new bumk houses. My grandma Bonnie ( Yates) Denton grew up in that Bumpus cove community that was devestated by the nolichucky flood waters. Too many of the peoples houses were washed away. Aboit a week.ago They just got the roadway built back into the little Germany community located back behind bumpus cove community.

[@harolddenton6031]

buladean area located just south of roan mountain was hit hard. They have a hub for distribution setup in an old school building located beside thw buladean fire department. That area is located just south of the standing Indian gap that you all hiked through before getting up to hughes gap and roan mountain on the AT.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for sharing. There’s so much love, history and community in that area. It’s so sad to see and know of all the devastation and what it once was. I pray that it can be rebuilt and healing can begin. I know there’s a long way to go.

[@Dari-b5g]

Reason we need so much of warm winter clothes. The red clay mud is contaminated. So we have to throw away our clothes. To wash in the laundry would spread to children's clothes on towels on sleeping bags. We do wear coveralls but end up getting covered with red clay mud. We do not know where to put the tons of mud after getting it out of the homes. Come help us. Prayers still save lives here . We see miracles happen.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@jameslovelace8958]

I don’t know yet what part of TN you are going to.. just yesterday my Bass Club collected and hauled coats, hoodies, tents, 30# propane tanks, small propane tanks, generators and much more to Newport TN. It was taken to the Napa Store on West Broadway. They are in the process of getting it all out. There is blankets by the 100’s there. Please contact them and get some of these items if you need them in Erwin. That’s why we spent two weeks collecting these items. We also took 50 grills and carcoal for those grills.

[@wildflowersadventures]

That’s amazing! Thank you for your kind and generous help. Together, we can all make a difference. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@VickyWalker-tc9zo]

Ty for helping im with you in prayer God bless

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you. Together, we can all make a difference. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@sherryjohnson7313]

Amen and God bless you and yours ❤... prayers for you all 🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TakeTheRide]

It's wonderful that you're doing this as a family. I could not get my mom and brother to work with me in a soup kitchen for one day on christmas day, to help feed those in need.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m sorry you weren’t able to get your mom and brother to volunteer with you. Maybe this year? Keep shining your light brightly. Others will notice and you will encourage many (you might not even realize your beautiful impact on the world, but it’s happening!). 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@TakeTheRide]

@wildflowersadventures No, my immediate family would never lower themselves to feed the homeless or do what y'all are doing. It's not their problem. I moved from TX to the NC/SC border, by myself. To me, to care, means taking action, every opportunity that presents itself. YHWH places people in my path, that he knows I will help. Animals too.That's what I do. I realized long ago that my family and I don't have the same depth of feeling or commitment. You can plant the thought, the seed, and pray that it gets watered. Please keep teaching your kids. I see what you're doing. You're a great mom.

[@wildflowersadventures]

@TakeTheRide I’m so sorry. I know that has to weigh heavily on your heart and be a difficult situation. Thank you for doing what you do. The world is better because of you. Thank you for your kind words. 💙🙏🏼

[@lynlandham3779]

Thank you and your family for getting out and helping make a dent in the devastation in Appalachia. My jaw still drops to see the destruction from the hurricane. Wish I could do more. Thanks again for your loving heart and hard work to help these hurting people.

[@wildflowersadventures]

No thanks needed, but we appreciate your kind words. It is a blessing to be able to help in any way that we can. We hope this video continues to raise awareness and encourage others to help. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@KrystieB1989]

Thank you so much for coming to help! It was a pleasure to meet you and your wonderful family. I'm sad I missed the group photo, but honored to have been able to contribute to your video. I look forward to seeing y'all again when you hike back through, and I know you will! Thank you again for helping spread awareness and for being a beacon of hope for us! Much love, from Tennessee! ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey friend!!! It was a blessing to us to be able to help. We all wish we could still be there! I’m sad you missed the pic, too., but I’m thankful you were willing to share your message to everyone. I think it is so good for people to hear from you. Thank you! And yes, I hope to see you again soon! 💙☀️🙏🏼 Let’s keep in touch.

[@letarausherhistorularkersfun]

Such impossible devastation😢 I cannot fathom coping. At 72 physical is beyond me. I give to Samaritans Purse and prayer lists seen to be growing each time i see new towns and businesses and people. God bless your strong bodies strong minds strong faith In Jesus Name AMEN🙏🙏🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for helping in the way that you are able. Together, we will all make a difference and help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@angeldominguez5952]

I'm overwhelmed with tears of gratitude for those that are helping out, the families that are holding strong rebuilding and heart aches for so much of the loss of lives, people's home and belongings all spread out. Thank you for bringing much needed help & the love of Christ to those that lost so much. You and your family are definitely putting away treasures for heaven. My family keeps praying for all the affected by the hurricane and I have shared with friends and family your videos. Appalachia will not be forgotten🙏❤🙏 Godspeed

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words. I truly was not prepared for what I saw, despite having watched videos on social media for several weeks prior. The level of destruction just can’t be described. Thank you for watching and sharing. Our hope is to raise awareness and encourage people to help in whatever way they can. Together, we can make a difference and help Appalachia recover and rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@angeldominguez5952]

@wildflowersadventures Amen🙏💓🙏

[@darlenebadgley9337]

God, has and will, pour down his continual blessings on you and your family!! Thank you so much for what you are doing and your example for all to see!! 🙏🙏❤️ I will never forget the wonderful people of that beautiful area!!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen. Thank you so much. We pray that this video reaches many people to continue to raise awareness and encourage them to help in whatever way that they can. Appalachia has a long road ahead for healing, recovering, and eventually, rebuilding. Together, we can be a part of the process. If you haven’t already, please like and share so we can reach as many people as possible because the mainstream media hasn’t reported on the devastation for weeks.

[@patrickbooth2329]

Thankyou lady with the link belt God be with you .

[@julietrinchard3699]

God is So So good. Thank you for sharing the goodness of God in the midst of complete devastation. The contrast of the stunning Fall mountains and the destruction beneath is very startling. I appreciate you listing the well organized groups.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen! Amen! Thank you for watching. Our hope is that this video reaches many and raises awareness to encourage others to help in whatever way they can. It’s going to take all of us to help Appalachia heal, recover, and rebuild.

[@marycrandles4682]

Thank you for showing all of us the tragedy that has affected so many lives. Glad the men rebuilding the floors had protective equipment on because everything one touches can be contaminated. What wonderful people giving their time and energy to assist people who have lost so much. Thanks again Wild Flower adventure.🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. All of us made sure to wear protective gear in our work. You’re right, safety is definitely important in disaster relief efforts. Our hope is that this video reaches as many people as possible so as to continue to raise awareness and encourage our community to help in whatever way that they can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@kimbarleemoon3870]

God bless you folks for helping and caring! ❣️

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! We are truly blessed to have been able to help. 🙏🏼☀️💙

[@jamesbonner5989]

It will be a long recovery, thanks to your family for helping. Stay safe.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Indeed. I pray this video continues to raise awareness and encourages people to help in whatever capacity they can. It will take many of us to help them recover and rebuild.

[@joankline343]

Thanks for the update and for your labor of love as a family to help the area. That's such a beautiful area and its just hard to imagine that it could be destroyed by water. Sending prayers 🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you. It is a blessing for us to be able to help in whatever way that we can. The level of destruction is truly unimaginable. I was not prepared for what I saw. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@richardharries3164]

You and your family are amazing. I’m sending you all love and thanks for what you’re doing. ❤❤❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words, friend. We are just a handful of people trying to help in whatever way that we can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@carolynblack2366]

It was on the news just a day or two ago.... how people from Fema are there in the area.... I have watch a lot of local people's videos.... I haven't seen a Fema person in any of them.... I see lovely people helping lovely people......

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there! Thank you for watching! Definitely a lot of wonderful people helping each other. I have heard that FEMA has been able to assist some with funding. I don’t have details, just have heard some reports. I’m thankful that so many are willing to help! Our hope is that this video reaches many to continue to raise awareness and encourages people to help in whatever way they can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@CarolHewett-ug2cw]

One pastor from a church delivering items to remote locations said EVERYTHING on main stream media is inaccurate. For instance at a certain point in Lake Lure they pulled out 70 bodies. There were more they had to mark for later retrieval. The loss of life is in the thousands.

[@mf5985]

My parents' house took 6 feet of water in hurricane Ike. When the water receeded, it sucjed everything out of the windows and through the brick walls it knocked down. . I know it feels like life will never be "normal" ever again, but with time, people will get to a new normal. God be with each and every one of them. ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

I’m so sorry to hear about your parents home during Ike. What a terrible experience. It sounds like they have recovered. 😊 Thank you for joining us in praying. Together, we can all make a difference in Appalachia’s healing, recovery, and eventually, rebuilding. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@mf5985]

@wildflowersadventures they have recovered and I guess it's that message of hope that I want to give! When you've lost so much, all the family momentos, all the "stuff" that makes a house a HOME, it's terribly overwhelming! It was definitely at that time I completely understood that making memories with family is so important because tangible items can be lost in an instant. ❤️

[@wildflowersadventures]

@mf5985 I’m so happy to hear they have recovered. Having hope is so important to get us through difficult times. Thank you for sharing. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@AffordBindEquipment]

Thank you for your comment about refusing to call it "trash". great reminder.

[@wildflowersadventures]

You’re welcome. We wanted to be sure to treat everything and everyone with respect and dignity.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... That is so heartbreaking to see lives turned upside down and lost ... For those that had to endure and now struggle to get through a rebuild is unimaginable ... As mentioned disasters like this are quickly forgotten yet the cleanup ,, let alone recovery both physically and mentally will be a slow process for quite some time .. Days ,, Months and even years to come ...... Thank you and all who have been ,, are and can be of help ... God Bless the Wild Flowers Family ...

[@wildflowersadventures]

It’s so sad. I was not prepared for what I saw. You are right. It will be a very long road and it hurts my heart to know people are already forgetting. I pray this video continues to raise awareness and encourages people to help in any way that they can. God bless. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@jamesadams2334]

Thank you for helping these people! You are incredible.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words, but we don’t deserve them. We just wanted to help in whatever way we can now and into the future. It’s going to be a very long road to recovery. Thank you for watching. It’s our hope we can continue to raise awareness for the help still desperately needed. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@dpresnell1]

God Bless You and Your Family for coming here to our mountains to help! Thank You for posting this. Here's a testimony about the Hands of an Almighty God: We live in one of the NC counties hit by this, but not nearly as hard as some others. Our little town does not have a Wal-Mart. All roads out of town were closed for several days. When we could, my wife and I made the trip off our mountain to a Wal-Mart about 45 miles east to a town untouched by the storm. The store was busy and many of the shelves were empty, especially water and non-perishable food and goods. I talked to several employees of the store, asking who all was buying up the goods and the answer I got brought tears to my eyes; "It all the local people here in our town. They are buying up goods and taking them to local companies that have tractor trailers, loading them up and hauling them up in the mountains." One employees last word is "God wont let them mountain people go without if we got anything to do with it!" I know one of the companies was hauling multiple truck loads to Irwin too. Our tiny county has many volunteer fire departments, a volunteer rescue squad, and many churches. The supplies kept coming... Fire departments had to park their trucks outside to house all the donations and truck loads of goods; and it kept coming... Finally, redistribution got organized and the goods not needed here were sent to all the other needy areas... tractor trailer load after tractor trailer load; then you started seeing all the videos of the interstates backed up with loads of supplies and hay for the cattle and horses, from all over the country... and money - millions and millions of dollars - mostly from individuals. Well, you get the point! Then I see you guys taking out cloths from bags that could have come from anywhere. GOD IS GREAT! America is GREAT because of the people and because we are mostly still "One Nation Under God"! Thank You All Again and all the other people who have helped and continue to help. This disaster is not over... it's just begun!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing. I keep hearing so many of these praise reports and I just think…only God! Thank you Jesus! We are a great nation, and I’m proud to be a part of a united effort to help Appalachian heal, recover, and rebuild. Together, we can do this. Love and light to you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@dpresnell1]

@@wildflowersadventures Yes, THANK YOU JESUS!

[@wildflowersadventures]

@dpresnell1 amen!! 💙🙏🏼

[@rev.twilson7300]

Thank you and your beautiful family for giving a helping hand. Every little bit helps.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. It’s a blessing for us to help in any way that we can. Together, we can all help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@tinaharris6635]

Thank you for going to Erwin Tennessee my niece lives there and needs help

[@wildflowersadventures]

No thank you needed, but we appreciate your kind comment. It is a blessing for us to help in any way that we can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@LeaC816]

Praying you made it home safe and are physically healthy. Mentally I know you are forever changed. I have not been out in person but talk daily to people in the area. I hear the fatigue in their voice now, and sometimes anger or frustration, but also the sheer will to move forward. So many beautiful souls in those mountains! They are not forgotten by God or their fellow Americans. Much love from Texas! ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

We did, thank you, friend. 🙏🏼 You’re right. There’s no way to not be changed by this catastrophic event. I’m grateful we were able to help and wish we could stay longer. And I’m grateful our kids got to experience this so that they will forever understand our call to be helpers. The rest of our family quickly understood the connection and love Little Bear and I have for Appalachia. They share that love and connection now, too. Initially, I was very uncomfortable making this video, but after being asked by a number of locals to do so in an effort to continue raising awareness, and seeing the majority of the feedback we’ve gotten, I now know it was the right thing to do. I pray it encourages others to pray and help in whatever way they can. Thank you for your kindness and support. Love and light to you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@juliebaxter1740]

Thank you for showing us the truth. It's heartbreaking and even more so that I am not physically able to help. I have sent supplies to several areas but I wish I could go help.

[@wildflowersadventures]

You’re welcome. It has been our pleasure to share the truth. It’s our hope that this video will reach many and encourage others to help in whatever way that they can. We continue to learn that most people across the US aren’t hearing about the devastation for weeks now. We can all continue to share so Appalachia isn’t forgotten. Social media is powerful! Please, please don’t feel bad. You’re helping and that matters so much. We all have a vital role to play in helping Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@musingwithreba9667]

Bless you and your family for doing this. 🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you. We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to volunteer. It is our hope that we are a small part of encouraging others. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@Vanessa-b1v3e]

Hello there Mama Bear. I just finished watching the video. I don't like seeing the devastation in beautiful beautiful Tennessee. I thank you and your family for helping with what y'all could. I just love east Tennessee. I've been to Dolly Wood. And through the smokey mountains into the west part of North Carolina.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey there! 😊 It's heartbreaking to see what happened to such a beautiful place. We are blessed to be able to help in any way we can. Thank you for watching. It’s our hope that we can continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help in any way that they can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@patrickbooth2329]

Thankyou for this video . sorry for your losses we will not forget you ever or what really happened . so so sorry . the truth will be told gods word . Amen .

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. It is our hope that this video reaches many to increase awareness and encourage others to help in any way that they can. Together, we can all help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually, rebuild.

[@betsygodwin8938]

Power of PEOPLE!! This video restores my faith in humanity- people helping people. Thank you! I’m going to look into coming down to physically help. Your video shows the need. Thank you.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Yes! Thank you so much!!!! 💙🙏🏼 This was our hope in making this video. I promise, once you get there, you’ll understand what I mean and see just how much help is needed. One thing we all agreed on was that this video, or any other we’ve watched, does not accurately depict the gravity of the widespread destruction. It’s incomprehensible. It’s overwhelming. Thank you again for helping. If you join either of the Facebook groups, Boone’s Brigade or Cajun Navy Relief, you’ll get clear directions on where to go. It will take many of us, for many months, to help Appalachia heal, recover, and eventually rebuild.

[@kamelabrower1759]

I live in Washington state. If I could be there physically, I would be. Myself and many I network work pray for Tennessee and North Carolina. 2 of my friends & 2 of their kids, a married couple flew out a few weeks ago and were there to help in several areas. We care, we pray. Please know ya'll are not forgotten 💗 Thank you Jesus for those that you are sending.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi there! We love Washington state! What a beautiful place. We hope to visit again soon. Thank you for praying! God hears us and together, we call all make a difference. Love and light to you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@CL-fr9yx]

From all of us here in East Tennessee, we want to thank you! Thank you for not forgetting about us and the people of this great region.

[@wildflowersadventures]

No need to thank us. We are happy to help. I know many of you all would be down in Florida helping us if we needed it, too. 😊 We will never forget! And we will keep charging on to help in whatever way that we can. Love and light to you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@texasoutlook60]

Thank you for sharing and for helping!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching! It’s our hope that we can continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help in whatever way that they can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@judithpearson3968]

Hey Mama Bear and family. Thank you for planning and carrying out a trip to Erwin. And kudos for having everything you needed to survive, just needed a little patch of grass. Ya'll are living the Word of God. Thank you for all that you do. I'm sure if you could have found a job for Alice and Ellie, you would have recruited them also. Lol. Take care. Stay safe. See you on the next adventure.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey there. It is truly a blessing for us to assist in any way that we can. God called us and we were obedient. That’s it. He provided the direction. We pray this video continues to raise awareness and encourages others to help in whatever capacity possible for them. And yes, we would’ve loved to have taken Ellie and Alice….and Phoenix and Salem (our other dogs), too. 😊 But we are grateful Jadyn, my oldest daughter, was willing to stay home and care for them. Love and light to you. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@chriskelley9730]

Sending Prayers your way, and for the People in Tennesse.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@user-mr2eo9we3n]

You are not forgotten. Keep posting updates. People no longer trust organizations and would rather give directly to those in need. Appalachia needs to be protected at all cost from concrete buildings and big corporations and realtors. What about tetanus shot? I mean with rusted nails and possible injuries. Thank you all. Praying for y’all from Florida.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words! We will do our best to keep Appalachia and their needs in the forefront. Little Bear and I are dedicating our Appalachian Trail thru hike attempt to Healing for Appalachia. We hope to continue to raise awareness and funds as we walk from Georgia to Maine. We hope you’ll join us!

[@rod4sail]

God bless all who are helping...so sad.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen. God bless all. It’s truly heartbreaking.

[@marymiller5461]

God has a special place for you. Many hearts and prayers to all affected.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! I think He does for all of us. 💙🙏🏼

[@Vanessa-b1v3e]

I'm fixing to watch this right now. I thank you for warning, ahead of time.

[@wildflowersadventures]

You’re welcome. I know these things can be hard for some to watch. I totally get it. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@Vanessa-b1v3e]

@wildflowersadventures I really enjoy your channel. I've been through Tennessee.

[@wildflowersadventures]

@Vanessa-b1v3e thank you. 🙏🏼 We’re so glad to have you here! 💙

[@Vanessa-b1v3e]

@wildflowersadventures thank you

[@gina5827]

Thank you for not only serving and helping, but sharing also. 🙌

[@earlshaner4441]

Convoy of Hope is helping with supplies

[@wildflowersadventures]

That’s great to hear. So many wonderful people and organizations helping.

[@earlshaner4441]

@wildflowersadventures yes my friend everyone working with Convoy of Hope are volunteers supported by churches like my church

[@RickINFJ]

Thank you for this honest and sincere documentation of what's happening on the ground there. # 82 was definitely God's way of saying, "You're exactly where I need you." 🙏 The loss here was palpable. Seeing people's belongings in the debris fields broke my heart. Thank you Team Delos Santos for your hard work. 😊 This is what humanity is about. Lifting each other up. I will continue to pray for feet on the ground and donate. Take care everyone, much love from Maine 🌲❤️🌲

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. I was really uncomfortable making the video. But when asked by many locals to do so, so that we can continue to raise awareness, I knew it was the right thing to do. And, sadly, we hiked a small section in Georgia and met 7 people….7 people!!! who had all been told that Appalachia has what they need and too many volunteers. One hiker said he heard that 500 volunteers were turned away because there wasn’t enough work. I was shocked! I’m thankful I was able to help them understand the truth. It’s misinformation like that that hurts people. Anyway, yes, God confirmed multiple times that we were exactly where we needed to be. 😊 We were so thankful. Thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate you, friend. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@RickINFJ]

@wildflowersadventures I agree, misinformation is so destructive. It is truth that sets us free. Thank you for sharing the truth. 🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

@RickINFJ thank you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

You're doing an amazing job, thank you so much for volunteering to help those in need. 😀 Forgive me, but may I suggest that the plastics be separated from the burn pile? You don't want to breathe those fumes. All the best to you all.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your kind words. We don’t deserve them, but we appreciate them. We’re just a normal family trying to help in whatever way that we can. Good idea about separating the plastics. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@kymountaingal3672]

May God bless you all and everyone involved in the path of Helene. Prayers🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

💙☀️🙏🏼

[@nancygoodwin3532]

I recognize the green jacket from the AT. Bless your family for what you are doing.

[@wildflowersadventures]

It’s my favorite thing. I love this fleece so much. 😊 Thank you for your kind words. We pray this video continues to raise awareness and encourage others to help in whatever way that they can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@IndependentThnkr-v7c]

The #82 key definitely a sign from God, and you are spiritually connected to recognize it. God bless you for helping the people of Appalachia. God please continue to provide for, comfort, and heal the victims of Hurricane Helene. Protect them and give them the strength and perseverance to get through the coming days, years. In Jesus' name, Amen. 😢❤🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen!! Thank you! God is providing and we are so grateful to have the opportunity to help in whatever way we can. I pray this reaches many so we can continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help as they are able. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Amen, he blessing you, you our help other Peay for people.out he will bless them

[@wildflowersadventures]

💙☀️🙏🏼

[@M.Freedom]

Thank you for sharing …👏🦋🇦🇺💜

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@jamestatum7759]

That's very great what you're doing.😮 God and Jesus both. Us being made in his image just makes me feel like I can get out there and do so much good too can do in financially able to. But absolutely all credit goes to Jesus Christ. And for all the people's help out there God will bless you. What is Grace.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen! We are so thankful for Jesus! He is the way, the truth, and the life! It is only through Him, we are to find God! Thank you for your kind words. We pray that this video continues to raise awareness and encourage others to help. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@joanneweislocher8540]

Bless you all. Prayers for you and your family 🙏

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! God bless you! We’re praying this reaches many to continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help as they are able. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Thanks for sharing

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for watching. It is our hope to continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help in whatever way that they can. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@JamesJones-qp4mu]

Watching your video from southeastern Virginia about 1hr 30 drive to Elizabeth City , be safe stay strong , I wish the Army Reserves were their too help

[@jamesfischer1223]

Thank you ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

💙☀️🙏🏼 Thank you for watching. It’s our hope that we can continue to raise awareness and encourage others to help in whatever way that they can.

[@Susan-r6p]

We haven't forgotten. The MSM has forgotten.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@CarlaJamele]

I love you all for being the hands and feet of Jesus. I reached out to a few places with nothing in return. Just like you said, I know they are super busy. At least now I can reach out to ACC and hopefully come and do what y'all did. It's what I love doing more than anything. Thank you soooo much for this video. It helps many like myself to give us a start. I'm not one to video anything but sometimes it is a huge blessing as this video is for me. God bless you all.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 😊 Yes, please, please keep trying. Once you get there, you’ll see why it may have been hard to coordinate with someone and get a direction in how to help. The devastation is truly unimaginable. Some people think they’re already in the rebuilding process…and maybe a small number are….but there’s also people still searching for their missing loved ones presumed deceased and buried under all the mud and rubble. There’s families sleeping in tents. I don’t mean to sound so harsh, but that’s the reality you quickly understand once you get there. Please, please keep trying. It’s going to be a long road, but together we can make a difference. If you get in contact with the Cajun Navy Relief or join the Boone’s Brigade (contact Patrick Gwinn) group on Facebook, I promise you’ll find so many ways to help. God bless you. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@CarlaJamele]

@@wildflowersadventures I have been watching many videos. I also have a friend who lost two friends. They found the woman two days ago and not the husband..I know how dire it is. My heart is broken for them. I will go soon. I am staying with my 87 yr old mom until mid Nov. Then I will go Thank you again

[@wildflowersadventures]

Godspeed! We’ll be praying for you, too, as you respond to the relief efforts. Love and light! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@mariannerousseau8539]

I will never forget you! I pray for you ALL every day. I beg God to have mercy on you all and provide what you need from his abundant sufficiency. I will continue to send funds when I can. Things are tight but God will make a way!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen! We are all in this together and every one of us matters in how we help Appalachia heal, recover and rebuild. God bless you. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@mhelen7360]

Hey there, Karen. So glad to see your video. Haven't actually watched yet, just your first few minutes and disclaimer. Wanted to stop and comment to thank you for going. I feel like all I've done since this happened is watch videos, and it's just heartbreaking. I'm very familiar with almost all the areas that have been affected. Before my husband and I moved from South to North Georgia some years ago, we seriously considered moving to several of the affected towns that have now been heavily damaged or pretty much wiped off the map. Have always had a yearning to live in the mountains. Had to be content with the foothills close to where the Trail begins. But every chance we got after moving to North Georgia, we always chose to go further into the mountains on day trips or short vacations, plus did the entire Blue Ridge Parkway 1-1/2 times. My church has sent a disaster team up there, so I've participated financially. But now, I feel I'm going to have a virtual visit to help while I watch y'all do so. I became so invested in your and Little Bear's hike that I felt like you were family by the time it was over. I'm grateful you didn't have any more damage from Hurricane Milton than you did, and now I'm grateful to see you help the dear people north of me. God bless you for your hearts of compassion. Don't know if you'll do more than this video while there, but I'll certainly be watching if you do. Much love. ♥ PS: They have not been forgotten. All the vloggers I follow are either going, or disseminating information on how people can help. My perception is that many are now choosing to contribute to places like Samaritan's Purse, as they help rebuild. And people from all over the country are contacting these vloggers to ask what they can do. Perhaps they feel the media has forgotten them, but the populace has not.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you so much. It is truly heartbreaking. Whilst dealing with our 2 hurricanes, we watched countless videos on social media, too….watching the devastation unfold was so difficult. Little Bear and I just sobbed because we became very connected to Appalachia while on our hike. Even after seeing it in video, I was not prepared for what I saw. The devastation is indescribable. My husband even said that our video and others he had seen just don’t show the magnitude of the destruction. So many times since being back home, all my family keeps saying is how much we desperately want to be back. But, sadly, we have to work and live here. So we will continue to contribute in any way that we can. I’m happy to hear other vloggers have continued to keep the need alive and on the forefront. Unfortunately, people do quickly forget if they don’t see it….nothing intentional, just an out of sight, out of mind kinda thing. And I heard from too many locals that many do feel like we’re forgetting. That breaks my heart and I want to do everything possible to help. Thank you for your kind heart and compassion. God bless you and your willingness to help. It’s gonna take all of us to help them recover and rebuild. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@opalwalker546]

I'm 73 and I can't believe this was natural, evil forces are afoot, we can feel it, they told they would do it a long time ago,so we just have to turn it back to them, good can always turn it around, we will not lose our true hearts to the evil ,our savior is with us all ,love you brothers and sisters, it will take years to build back, but build back we will and it will be more beautiful than before, no lies, no greed, no hate, for we are the children of the One and only.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Amen! I have hope! 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@gloriacoffey4651]

Thank you for your sharing and your support of Appalachia ❤

[@dirtywordme]

Churches are basically closing their doors to God by not helping the needy.

[@fartsyfloxy855]

Beautifully put!!!

[@kathleenmccarthy6609]

@@opalwalker546 Amen! Well spoken! ❤️

[@deborahpratt8311]

This has always been what I have wanted to do … find volunteer opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I love that you guys were able to do this. It is amazing. I pray the people would feel so loved in the wake of this tragic event. Thank you for serving. Do you guys follow a website that posts volunteer opportunities?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey there! 😊 We were called and we chose to be obedient. God provided everything else. We feel blessed to be able to help in any way that we can. Yes, while there are a number of wonderful organizations helping, the ones we follow and worked with are the Cajun Navy Relief and Boone’s Brigade. Both have constant postings in their Facebook groups that will lead you to volunteer opportunities. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@deborahpratt8311]

Amen and thank you

[@semsem8290]

Ok. I'm watching this....look....I've torn down old houses, etc. Be very very careful walking around wood, debris, nails, sheet metal, snakes, mud, places to fall....and falling in that you will get hurt, cut, etc. Heavy work if possible is for men. More physical assignments best left to them, if possible. The org you're helping should Divy up the work as such, overall if there are any men volunteering. Yod be great also delivering goods, supplies to folks who can't get it. Locally...not too far. Again, you'd need some type of locals to guide you and I'm sure you have a group leader who knows their crew and where they are. Be careful. Looters, etc., are out. Book of Proverbs, get wisdom. Great work you're doing.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your feedback and concern. We appreciate you. 🙏🏼