FlossTube No. 42 - Sassy Jacks Stitchery & Yonderways - Post Helene Update

A heartfelt update after Hurricane Helene.
Johnson City Shop: Cross Stitch & Crafts
Our Website: www.sassyjacksstitchery.com

[@cathyshannon1704]

Thank you for sharing about the loss of your friend. You have both been in my thoughts and prayers. I am looking forward to the upcoming soiree and spending time with you.

[@joannenaumann2435]

Keeping you in my prayers. My brother lives over in Brevard. Such devastation.❤

[@sewgirllk747]

Hi Kim this is Karen in Hendersonville… listening to you has gotten me over the hump… time to live again and stitch again…thank you for so eloquently expressing what’s going on… the losses and the victories. It been hard but we’re gonna make it … using hillbilly technology when needed. Hope to see you and the staff. Be safe and love y’all!!

[@lanelles242]

Kimberly, thank you so very much for your grace & kindness towards community….appreciate this video my heart & prayers go out to all of you. My sincere condolences again on the loss of your dear friend hugs from afar🤗🙏🏻 Thanks for sharing ways we as a stitching community can help….blessings for strength in the days & weeks ahead sending hugs & love, LaNelle

[@jennyglover3267]

Prayers for all of you!!

[@j.a.devanney7523]

It’s so good to have you back! You talk about the resilience of you and your neighbors even when grief is ever present, how strong all of you are after such devastation. Will continue to pray for you and your community and for people like your husband who are working long and hard to restore what has been torn apart.🪡🪡

[@Sneezy1956]

Been supporting World Central Kitchens for years. I'm glad Jose came in and helped. I'm in Appalachia Ohio...I've been giving to your area is there anything you and your family need that we can send. Being Appalachia i know exactly what you are talking about we take care of each other. We don't take more than we n need and we take care of each other.

[@ColMary95]

Kim, so glad to see you. I am looking forward to your plan with Gary Parr from Fiber Talk. Your comments about the destruction and human loss was heartbreaking, Happy that you are open for business to provide some sense of normalcy for your workers and customers.

[@rhondadiercks]

So appreciate you sharing and thankful your damage was not severe, I sent several packages of warm clothes, duct tape, pillows etc. I kept hearing it was far worse than what they were showing on the news. I just watched a video (10/14) of a Marine being interviewed, his troop was now in the area (I can't remember the exact location) helping the communities, and they were sending more troops.

[@LynneUSA]

Keeping you all in my thoughts and when we are not a burden on the roads, I will be up to shop

[@lorithornton6527]

Kim, I really wish I could be at Cross Stitch & Crafts today to talk with you, but I had too much going on. (Amie does have my orders for the exclusives for relief of Marshall, NC.) Those of us in East Tennessee know how hard it is for our neighbors here in East Tennessee. When we see the devastation on the North Carolina side of the mountain, it really breaks our hearts. As bad as it is on our side, it seems worse on your side.

[@athenabesa380]

Sending you and your Community Love and prayers.

[@justinedowell4023]

Bless you ❤ sending prayers hope things improve soon for you all ❤ so sad that people pets and animals have loss

[@Merrcraw15]

Praying for you all. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend and his dog. Take care.

[@carollorion5130]

So happy to see you. I was worried about your beautiful shop. Pleased that Central Kitchen is there. Thoughts and prayers continue.

[@annesimpson2675]

Thank you for such a heartfelt testimony of true heroism, kindness and perseverance. May the rest of us follow your community's true example of good people

[@PegC52]

It is so good to see your face my friend. IDEA: all visitors to Sassy's bring your own flushing water!

[@auraperez6156]

Great idea

[@afoley3617]

I am keeping you and your community in my prayers. Per our conversation recently on the phone, I have family right down the road from your shop, there are no words as to what I saw. Thank you for the donation thoughts/ideas, there is so much that is needed. I am very sorry for the loss of your friend, I think it’s good to cry, it helps us heal. Take care ❤

[@carlarigel252]

Thank you so much for the update. It's so good to see you! I'm so sorry for all the hardships you all are having to endure! It is just heart-wrenching! I know hillbillies will find a way to survive! Whenever the chips are down, it is always best to have hillbillies on your side! They just know what to do and just get it done! Blessings to you all! I will be placing an order very soon. Hugs from out west!

[@bethwoods887]

I’m so very glad that you, your husband and your shop are ok. My heart is broken for all who lost so much.

[@barbarabell6527]

Thank you Kim for the up date! I can't imagine how hard it was for you.I pray for you & everyone else.❤🙏🙏

[@krisanderson9823]

The good news you brought forth is pure happiness! The losses experienced by you and your community weigh heavily in my heart. I have made a couple of donations to the WCK, both in Ashville and Florida. Now it is time to support the animal rescues. Good to hear you are able to open the retail end of the shop and web orders continue. Best if all, you were not swept away! Blessings!❤

[@jlprimitives7457]

Thank you for updating us. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and his dog. I’m praying for your community and all the folks in Tennessee too. May God give you all comfort and hope through this tough time.

[@tammyhege3935]

We are definitely keeping everyone in our prayers. My husband and I will be back to your shop as soon as we are able. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindafouquet7372]

My deepest and heartfelt condolences for all you and your community are going through. Thank you for sharing from such a place of vulnerability and tenderness. Moving forward is such a wonderful way to honor the legacy of your friend. Know we love you and hold you close through this recovery and always.

[@auraperez6156]

I have kept you, your family and neighbors in my mind

[@lindyhebel7046]

Thank you for sharing how we may help. Keeping you and “the Hillbillies” in our hearts and prayers. To quote another forward leaning life warrior, Jean Lee….Always forward, never back” 🙂🌷

[@kristyschoch5202]

Thank you Kimberly for letting us know what has been happening. All so heartbreaking. So very sorry for the loss of your dear friend and his furry companion 😢. Life moves forward although changed, healing takes time . Prayers for you and all those affected by the hurricanes.❤

[@SpinDrift55]

Praying for western NC. Glad y’all are ok. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@susanstaley9810]

So glad all is going ok. You are in my prayers and all your family and friends as well. I will hope to visit Sassy Jacks again soon.

[@rscelp]

Your area has been such a special place for me since I first visited in the late 1990’s. I have revisited there many times. One time I visited your shop. I’m heartbroken over what all of you and that beautiful area has had done to it. If I were closer I would surely come and help. I wish I knew a legitimate source to donate to for you guys. If you know of one that has been true with the people down there, please let me know. My prayers are with you guys. I’m praying for the strength of the mountain people to not be moved! God bless you all!

[@AnnemiekfromDeHandwerkBoetiek]

Oh Kim, it was so good to see you and your recollection of the devastation is heartbreaking. It takes a lot of strength to be able to record a video like this. My condolances for the loss of your friend, I had so hoped it would have a different outcome. Keeping you and your communities in my thoughts and sending you a big hug, Annemiek❤

[@theresachucle5362]

Sending prayers to everyone who has been impacted 🙏

[@hobbiesofholly]

Still watching, only half way through but wanted to stop and say thank you for sharing with us today. A few of we flosstubers are wondering if you have customers who have lost their stash? We’d like to organize a match system to match a stitcher who wants to gift stash to a stitcher who needs. When it’s time, of course

[@j.mckinney2411]

So glad to heard from you. Would love to come to the shop but I don’t think the roads between here and there are good yet. Yea for the Canadian linemen they helped in our area to. So many good people helping.

[@BarbaraWerner-t9k]

Keeping all of you in Western NC and beyond in thoughts and prayers. So glad to hear that you are safe. Words don’t sufficiently say it. Thank you for taking the time and effort to update all of us.

[@gracefullstitcher4707]

Oh Kim. My heart is hurting for everyone in my hometown. You and your shop bring so much joy to us, it’s so hard to see you experience this. Thankful you and Everett are ok and I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend. Big hugs and hope to see you soon.

[@barbaralooney8558]

So very sorry! Keeping you and your community in my prayers. Thank you for the update.

[@mirpaxvv]

Praying for all who have been in harm’s way.🙏🏻 May your friend’s soul rest in peace.

[@denisejobe3950]

God made you very strong people. I pray for quick normalcy. I'll be checking out your website.

[@dianesutton9282]

My deepest condolences to you, your family & closest friends ❤ my heart breaks to hear your stories of loss and devastation. You are an inspiration of kindness & strength, still giving to others even when you have gone through the unimaginable yourself 💜 praying the recovery efforts are able to bring some normalcy to your lives as soon as possible 🙏🏼

[@sadieladydubois2763]

I have been worried about you and your family and employees. It was so good to see that you all are ok!! So sorry for the loss of your friend. I have been praying for everyone in your area and will continue to for strength to endure the days and months ahead. Such tragedy...but out of that comes the compassion of strangers.

[@rhondawise1897]

Thank you for the update and stay safe and will keep you in prayer❤❤

[@kathrynpickering1497]

Oh my goodness! I was so relieved to see this on KZbin!! I had messaged a few people on IG to see if anyone had word on you, Everette and the shop. I couldn't bear the thought of you loosing Sassy Jacks after all that the two of you had put into it!! You have really been on my mind and I certainly didn't think any kind of normal communication was possible. My heart is just so sad for everyone in all of the areas that are sufering and experiencing loss because of Helene. May the love and peace of God be with ALL those affected.😢❤🧡 Love from Knoxville

[@beckykohn8480]

thank you for sharing your heart with us and the up-date. Prayers continue for all the people of Appalachia.

[@frederikaunterberger6695]

Gosh Kim i’m so sorry. I didn’t know it was that bad where you are. Sending you hug and love and hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel.Tragedy like that brings out the best of humans I think , Together you are strong.

[@rose2fame1]

Hi Kim, I thought of you right after hearing of hurricane Helene going all the way up into North Carolina. I’m glad that you and your home and business are safe. Have a great weekend. Thank you for the update. TTFN

[@bethfred6360]

Praying for you daily! Thank you for doing this.

[@melissamandrona5533]

Continuing to send love and prayers to all of you there. You got through the video without tears, but I cried for you 💕💕

[@JoyInMaking]

So good to see you, and to see you so motivated after such tragedy. My heart goes out to you, your family, friends and neighbors, and I pray for your water supply to be restored really soon. It's good to hear that you all are getting such great support and aid to keep you all going.

[@lisawilley6107]

Thankful to see you, hear your voice and know you and the shop are ok. Having been through many hurricanes in Florida, I have had and feel all your emotions. Are the roads drivable to get to shop? Thanks for the update…be safe

[@ChrisHindle3]

So glad that you are in the recovery phase and things are starting to improve. I was so saddened about your friend and his little dog, I had prayed that they would be found safely but it was not to be, thinking of you in your sadness Kim ❤

[@candrasowder8236]

My heart breaks for what you all have been through. Praying for all the help you need, comfort in such tragic loss, and a true sense of God's presence as you care for one another. Hugs from Iowa.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

I know this video was hard for you. Sorry for your personal loss. Love ya. If you need anything do not hesitate to reach out.❤🌻

[@christinadanko6288]

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[@tarastyron5996]

Kim I prayed for you everyday and was anxious until I heard you were ok. God is so good. Sorry about loosing your friend. I know your heart is broken.

[@kimberlyboswell1071]

Kim, I'm so glad to see you; I've been thinking of you this last week... Very glad you're okay...

[@SassyJacksStitchery]

Thank you Kimberly. We've been very blessed throughout, but glad to be coming through to the other side.

[@BrendaRogers-l4p]

I’ve been anxiously waiting for news about you and your shop. So happy to see that you are well.

[@Bobob2794]

So glad to see you! You’ve been in my thoughts after all your hard work in opening.

[@terrifisher9416]

Hey Kimberly. This Terri out here in candler. Could u pls tell me about the stitch that was in the promo. The 2 squirrels. How were the tails done to make them fuzzy?

[@aliceputman3260]

Are you receiving mail?

[@rhondawise1897]

Can you still sign up