Life After The Hurricane - No Power, No Running Water, No Fuel | Appalachia Is Not Okay

[@alternativehomesteadingchannel]

I'm in Marshall. We have purchased and converted some sheds into homes for those who lost their homes. If you have anyone homeless who is trying to stay on their property to fix it or rebuild and needs a tiny home please reach out!!!

[@candacegeorge2121]

That's so amazing such beautiful Tragedy showing how America loves each other...... THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GENEROSITY

[@hollyp4579]

Perhaps you might like to know about “Deep River Farms” channel, he is working with 2 churches for operation mountain, his latest channel upload he was talking about 2 Mobil home parks up in mountain region that were ruined. Maybe both of you should link up to see if you could be of assistance. He had said they were in tents! In his channel info he has the addresses and phone numbers of the church pastors with lists of needs. They are vetting the families to make sure of what is truly needed.

[@-faxin8ted-812]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR EFFORTS MAY GOD CONTINUE TO SHINE HIS GRACE ON YOU. PRAYING FOR THE WORLD 🌎 🙏🏾 ✨️ ❤️ 🎉

[@lauracollier5384]

A note to tourists.... there are many areas that are open and need your support. Please come and support those areas. Waynesville, NC is open. Leaves are gorgeous right now. Y'all come on up and visit!!

[@LoriSeaborg]

Some of the poorest counties in WNC are okay and need the tourists to remember us. I’m in Cherokee County, the westernmost county in North Carolina. Our area is trying hard to let folks know we’re still open. We were to get the direct hit, but we’re only side-swiped. We think of What Could Have Been everyday. Our little airport was soooo busy the first two weeks with private pilots going out to y’all! I’m so sorry you’re going through this, and for so long! We’ve sent out a lot to our neighbors and will continue to do so until everyone is okay! Thank you got updating us. I’ve worried about you!

[@polomandy9351]

I respect everything you are doing. Your video just popped up today. One piece of advice for laundry. If you can get a toilet plunger, pump it up & down in your bucket. It will agitate your clothes and save your hands for wringing the water out. Many off gridders use the bucket method for washing their clothes. God bless you!

[@able880]

Amazon sells a hand plunger for Manuel washing - they work far better than a plunger - it's a good thing to have on hand - You can look at another comment I made on hand washing on this channel -

[@scottangelucci8611]

Sage, I just found your channel today and I just want to tell you how remarkable you are, you're like a pioneer woman, taking on so much , and doing it well. I have been trying my hand at permaculture, and know it's not easy....sooo much to learn. I am a wood worker/ furniture maker and three weeks ago delivered my first pieces to the Grovewood Gallery there in Asheville.....not exactly good timing, but, I'm currently trying to figure out if I can make a contribution in helping rebuild some of the hard hit areas. I'm in Knoxville, so just getting there now is a challenge. One last thing, during times like these just showing up and being kind is huge, your good heart is creating more energy than you know, keep the faith good days are ahead, much love.❤️

[@EastTennKats]

You gained a viewer today. Awesome to see a young lady like yourself living the way you are. And you have a beautiful heart and smile which makes it even better.

[@nancygross2196]

Your home is really a little piece of heaven

[@imtonedeaf1]

We had blizzard with out power in 1970s a 55 gallon barrel stove save are *utts fire wood we had access to coal also have multiple back ups

[@donnamays24]

As a Western NC resident too..I agree with you…Visitors please don’t come this year for your leaf peeping and fall weekend getaway…we just can’t deal with it now. And I too am so thankful and grateful for all the volunteers, donations and help so so many have contributed…through all the devastation, loss and chaos around those of us who live here it has meant everything to us-I can’t thank you enough! To TNA much love and blessings sent your way❤🙏🏻

[@johnhansen8272]

Why? People with businesses are hurting. This whole stay away thing is for places like where we live and are lucky enough to have a little Wi-Fi. Different places like where my friends live west of us like in Murphy are fine. They need the leaf viewers so they can continue to send aid to us! Think before you post. I am not recommending they come to the damaged areas but your pov is very short sighted.

[@williamfrye552]

Go and support the businesses, which also helps there workers that they support.

[@benjaminbrewer2569]

Please don’t say this. There is lots of NC unaffected and still running. NC needs the tourist dollars more than ever. For example Bryson city is totally fine.

[@johnsutton8262]

It is inspiring to see young people realizing the importance of self-sufficiency. I volunteered in Ash County last week assisting storm victims. I left knowing that the mountain folks will be OK. They are very resilient. I was raised on a self-sufficient farm. We raised pork and chicken. My mother had a huge garden and we had meat and vegetables year round. We only had to purchase the basics, flour, sugar, etc. My dad talked about the depression years. He said there was no difference for them. Life went on as usual.

[@derekray5513]

After the Cat 5 INIKI hurricane hit Kauai, we were using generators and drinking spring water for over a month. Supplies were limited and armed National Guard manned the grocery stores. It took six weeks for FEMA to organize. But in the end, the Island and the people healed, rebuilt, and persevered. Just as you will sister. Love and strength will see to that.

[@Aceman597]

I wouldnt mind kinda living off grid like this. Lots of chores but keeps you busy and fit. A great addition woukd be a solar generator . Going to get cool out soon will need the firewood ready also.

[@solarwind907]

Dry firewood. What you cut this year won’t be ready for at least another year.

[@MRNC]

Sounds about the same here in landrum sc south of asheville, lost power 9 days but had gen etc, so we were lucky trees down everywhere too, Don't forget to change your oil in generator every 100 hours / 4 days run time, will make it last longer keep oil around to do it too, only 1 qt usually per change.

[@cindystauber1367]

I’m so glad you and your homestead are ok. And I’m glad you were able to find a generator.

[@nadinecarson3259]

My heart breaks for all of you.. especially the ones who lost their loved ones. My daughter & her husband got $5,000 worth of donations in food & went to TN & NC. We love you all, thinking about you & prayers for you all. ♥️♥️♥️🙏

[@able880]

That's a good testimony

[@chrisdelong2932]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video. When I first saw it, I didn’t think it was going to amount to much. Boy, you sure fooled me. That is quite the setup you have there going on. You are also quite the gardener veggies and lots of beautiful flowers. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing this little window into your life with me. I really appreciate it. From Florida with love. Amen!

[@davidwhiten3742]

I’m from Oklahoma and I’ve been through there many times in semi’s running across I-40 & I-26. I hate it that your beautiful paradise has been so severely damaged by the hurricane. Never dreamed it would happen there. I’ve been praying for you guys and will continue praying for you. ♥️🛐💪🏼🇺🇸

[@Autigers2013]

Ironic the Cherokee Indians went from North Carolina to Oklahoma via the trail of tears!

[@mamafug8464]

I was watching a video by a woman in Appalachia, and she said when they have no running water or power, she washes her clothes in a 5 gallon bucket using a plunger to agitate it.

[@terranovaacres]

Sounds like a smart woman!

[@able880]

You can get Zoey bar laundry soap in many stores - Don't ring the clothes out after rinsing just hang them out and let the water drain out of them - If you ring the clothing out they become stiff so I just let the water drip out at night - then during the day if it's warm they dry - During winter I hang them over a wood heater to dry -

[@able880]

It's not hard to wash clothing by hand at all - also a washer and dryer destroys the fiber in clothing so they don't last long - Also for $1.75 I can wash many sets of heavy clothing like blue jeans - I started working in the offshore oilfields in the early 1970s - we washed are clothing offshore on rigs the way I stated - I was tired of buying washing machines 25 yrs ago - so my son's and eye washed by hand when the last washer broke -

[@Chris_at_Home]

We have an off-road cabin in Alaska. We have a small Haier washing machine and on sunny days in the summer we do our laundry with our solar array keeping the inverter batteries charged. We collect rain water off the roof in a 500 gallon cistern.

[@BeverlyMurphy-j5m]

Excuse me Miss don't mean to embarrass you but you need to wipe your nose, your have something dripping from it, sorry to bring it to your attention without privacy to explain it to you. 🤔🥴

[@williamweirjr9749]

Your flowers in background are beautiful and it's nice to see after so much damage ❤️🙏

[@mamawfrancy]

Sage, For a one woman show you're doing amazing in soo many adverse ways. Stay strong.. you're an inspiring young woman. TY for sharing.

[@baddog340]

Glad to see you weathered the storm and you are safe. I too was very fortunate to have suffered no real damage other than the emotional damage of seeing my community suffering. I live in the Canton area. Be safe.

[@packy0462]

Even though your going through some tuff times, your still always an amazing treasure.

[@larrytriplett5065]

your an amazing lady God bless you all the people there are so amazing and in all the hard times never give up wishing you all the best and in my prayers everyday

[@aln.4918]

So heartbreaking to see the aftermath. I haven’t seen a percolator in ages! Thank you for sharing. The country life isn’t easy but is oh, so fulfilling. Earned a new subscriber.

[@Ccal488]

Sage, I am so happy to see that you are okay and using all of your wisdom and strength to maintain yourself and your community. You will always be an incredible inspiration to me. Take good care. ❤

[@TeresaEdwards-kw3np]

Sage, this was a wonderful video to see, depicting exactly where you are at and the reality of it all. It is encouraging to see how resourceful you are. I understand the severity of it all and really get why you are exhausted. Thank you, stay strong

[@kristen5396]

My heart goes out to everyone there and I do hope that tourists are still showing up to support. Prayers for you and everyone out there.

[@patz2917]

God bless you and your community, Sage. You have painted such a clear picture of the needs and challenges that your region faces. Thank you.

[@chrissiestooksbury5502]

Living in East TN between Nashville and Knoxville, We have seen our share of disasters.. and living so close to the Mountains, we become part of them. We become Mountain Strong. Praying for you and your community and NC. I have friends and family that lives in NC. God Bless you!

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Wow Girl, stay strong. Prayers to you all down there.

[@BurnedRemains]

You will be more than okay. It is in your genes to survive and thrive. Surrounded by beautiful flowers and people coming together as they should have been all along.

[@tuckerstacylee]

Seeing the way you are taking care of yourself and everyone and animal around you that you can, made me well up 🥹 I’m so glad you are safe! Asheville was such a beautiful city; it’s devastating. Sending well wishes 💗

[@michaellawson4473]

Happy to see you are safe. Your survival skills kicked in and looks like you are thriving. The highs and lows in a disaster situation takes its toll, you are handling it well.

[@SylvainSybaris]

I can understand the horrors of life, especially the people living in homes can sometimes experience during disasters, and I can relate.... We lost everything in a house fire in 1973, then suffering from the 1977 Johnstown Flood in Pennsylvania, so I understand..... In the 90's, I chose to live on the road as a Van-Camper, and not having any external power source, and no water source..... I buy meals at restaurants & at stores, and I use public restaurants, but I did tie a pot with wire to the side of my engine to warm up various canned foods where I put some water in the pot and poke a tiny hole in the canned food and place it inside the pot and it cooks while I'm driving..... and I pick up Free WiFi at restaurants, and sometimes I can pick up the signal from the parking lot, so I can stay in my van.... This kind of life has made me quite active as I am always going for long hikes in Nat'l & State parks & City parks or just walking around all the different cities & towns I visit... a Nomads life I suppose, but I sure do save so much money living in my van, and I am the better for it and to this day, I have toured & explored 49 States & 13 Canadian Provinces.

[@ajorgensen2334]

Glad that you are safe and able to help others. Keep the faith that you and others will get some semblance of normalcy back soon.

[@DameWithNoName]

Thank you for the update, Sage. So glad to know you are safe❤

[@DaveMitch-w8y]

There is no national news on the North Carolina catastrophy. Prayers for all...

[@MsK-xm7vw]

We are all so mortified by your State representative’s. Especially after witnessing how different the level of preparedness and response in Florida has been. The entire world cannot believe the difference in how you’re being treated by your government and your National Guard! It’s as if you’re in an entirely different country. The world is appalled that you are all being treated like this. They won’t even bring in body bags for the deceased! Who are your State representatives by name? The entire world would like to know!

[@florawillis1384]

Roy Cooper is the Democratic governor there he's the real problem

[@troyjackson3164]

State its the federal government who is Biden/Harris that ruined the help. I would not trust any and all democrats their evil. Look at Hawaii and Florida that the Democrats refused service by getting things going.

[@jeanlawson9133]

What an awesome human being...❤

[@overdriveeagle]

First time watching your channel, you have a good heart!❤

[@theshadowinvestigates]

Put rain barrels out to catch rain warer for toliet flush.,and for aniamals. Get battery operated radio, and batteries. CB radio if can so you can listen to know whats going on your area.

[@jesseblackburn8437]

I'm heartbroken that I wasn't close enough to help or had the money get there, but it probably saved my life, because I wouldn't have stopped searching and rescuing people until I dropped...the thought what people are going through is devastating to my heart and the lack of government assistance is sickening after them giving billions Ukraine for a war we're not involved in is disgusting.......God bless you and everyone there, my prayers are with yall

[@randallspear8706]

Billions of taxpayer dollars

[@David-wl8cd]

I believe it would help to have your chest freezer wrapped with extra blankets on all sides, it would also help to have as much thermal mass inside the freezer. If there’s extra room, add buckets of water that will freeze over the course of a few days and will keep that freezer colder for longer when the generator is not running. God bless

[@johnkelly9451]

A good reminder and idea about freezing water. Good tips.

[@SuperReznative]

some electric freezers get rid of the heat in the surrounding outer walls, so putting blankets around(*unless you mean ice chest / cooker ,then Yes good idea.)would actually make them inefficient.​@@johnkelly9451

[@1186Dean]

Had been wondering when you might be able to get an update up. Glad to see that you and your place survived.

[@raymondrhorer2695]

Suggestion, 2005 I was in a similar situation after hurricane Rita, forced to do without. Then I changed my life and chose to do without. Been off grid every since. It's a choice "it is what it is" the lie we live. Life "is what we make it"

[@nachowifi9674]

In a major national disaster these people will be the ones to survive. Strong and resilient

[@eckabey3971]

I wish you all good luck and I just am so grateful for you and those like you who are helping in what ways you can.

[@theshadowinvestigates]

Sage make sure you have sleeping bags in your home. Get them now if you dont have!!!!! Some electric wont be up and running till after next year. Get firewood for fireplace or wood stove now.asap. get oil lamps flashlight. MAKE SURE ÿou have enough food,water to get through winter now.

[@maint1616]

Sage you are a beautiful and strong young women. Thank you for sharing your sweet piece of property and all the beautiful animals you care for. Thank you for the advice to folks thinking of trying to visit North Carolina this year. Praying for you and all the folks who are struggling.

[@GeorgeJones-qu6hg]

It is great you are doing so well. A week in and the recovery is progressing well. There is no magic. Fixing broken and damaged lives and infrastructure that result from a major disaster takes time and effort. Recovery is never immediate but takes months if not years of work before "normality" returns. And, that "normality" will not be like the former. The recovered towns and infrastructure will all be different in small ways, making it all new, sometimes unfamiliar. But don't be discouraged or overcome by the vastness of what needs to be done. Take each day and live it the best you are able - finding the good in everything, rejoicing at every accomplishment, and remembering to care for your animals and neighbors. This is how community is built and how we as individuals survive.

[@Exod365]

Hope everything gets better for you. You're a pretty incredible woman. Wished I could run into somebody like you.

[@rrittenhouse]

I'm not good at remembering channel names and I kept wondering if all was well. I searched my YT comment history and finally found it and then realized that others had already asked you if you were good (and you responded). Glad to hear that things are moving forward for everyone. I've been listening to the ham radio repeaters and seeing how the efforts are. I'm glad you and the animals are ok! Hang in there :)

[@ALanLovesJesus]

My heart goes out to you and your community. I enjoyed watching you work your land. You are a warrior. What an inspiration for so many. I am so happy this showed up on my feed. Hang in there. New subscriber here. Prayers for you and all affected.

[@lmb7785]

Tip to save your hands and wrists... get a pole/bar, we use shower rod..hang it horizontal somewhere (between two branch limbs?). When it's time to wring your clothes , hang the iteml over the pole and twist the material. wring's it's self better, small strain on you.

[@CatfishLove]

Very attractive young lady!! Hope things get better for you soon. Stay positive you can do this.

[@goodehands5388]

Hi, if I was a lot younger I'd buy a piece of land next to you. Lol But no worries, I'm too old for that now. But many years ago I bought a Readers Digest book that was based on a DIY kind of living. It ran the gamit on building, gardening, making candles, soap...you get the idea. I used its info many times in my life. Especially when I bought a old farmhouse with a couple of acres of land that had been allowed to over grow the property. The house was built in the late 1800's and was one of the original farms in the area with many acres that had slowly been divided and sold off, I got what was left. In my time of reclaiming the property I came across many items that were dropped and left. Also came across a few dump sites where I found coal stove parts, glass door handles and tools. It was interesting say the least, even came across rose bushes when I started to reclaim the property near the house. Unfortunately the marriage didn't work out and we sold the house. I had countless hours into the house and was sad to let it go, but such is life. I miss the life that house brought me, even the snakes that lived in the rock foundation and the little stream that would run through the basement every spring. Yeah, that was a surprise. 😲 I don't miss cutting and splitting 6+ cord of wood to help heat the place. I applaud your courage and ability to live the way you want!! Also I subscribed.

[@timbly5824]

You’re an angel. So sorry for your loss & destruction. I feel guilty out on the west coast not being there helping in some way. What a great video & example you are of gods children.

[@NefariaAdventures]

Love the slow-mo. And the natural sound of the water in this video.

[@tomstclair961]

I can definitely relate 😮😮!! I live on the east coast of Florida. Beautiful area!! Born and raised here!! Still living in the same house now for 70 yrs. Seen many many things come, and go over time. Have survived the worst of the hurricanes that have hit the east coast knock on wood. My house is over 100 yrs old. Old FL home made of wood. With plywood hurricane shutters. In 2004 we got hit with 4 storms. Two from the west Coast coming across and hitting us on the east. Then two of the worst, and most devastating ive ever seen in my life here. And to beat the band , they came in the exact same place on the map . That was so strange!! Raised many red flags as to weather manipulation.. Sad but true its taking place today. So, Francis came first!! It was the storm from hell. Cat 2. But it was the one you never wished on your Worst enemy. Because as it hit shore it stalled and stayed in the same place for 14 hrs. Pounding and pounding us. Walls of tornadoes one after another. 115 sustained! Gusts to 135 mph. For 14 hrs. Being its a FL thing , we are prepared for the worst with plan A, B ,C And D in place. Plan D stands for DONE, DESTROYED, DEMOLISHED 😅😅😅😅. We must bail out for high ground and tie ourselves to pine trees. 😅😅😅😅. Thankfully we never got to plan B. Because we were so well prepared. 3 generators gas stove in house. Well water ran on generator. AC in house frige and freezer and all lights working normally. It was as comfortable as normal on a very windy day. My two brothers and our girlfriends all in the same house. That made for funny interesting conversations 😅😅😅. But a great team when needed. We rescued some guy that crawled up to our house that was blown down what was left of the road for a mile he said. He was bleeding bad from everywhere. He said every time he tried to get up and walk the wind would blow him down and then blow him across the ground until he got lodged up into the broken branches from bushes and trees. Looked like he was in a fight with two polar bears. So we were busy cleaning him up and patching holes to stop bleeding. He was loosing so much blood from deep puncture wounds. So what i use to do on my construction jobs with deep cuts is, super glue and gorilla tape. With sterilized gauze. Worked like a champ. We fed him and laid him down to rest until a cop could get out and pick him up to deliver to hospital. So finally that storm moved on and the wind stopped. We had 75 gallons of gas so we didn't have to leave to refill generators. And food was good for a month. But then about time they had got the roads put back in place from being washed away, here comes a cat 3 right in the same inlet the first one came... Hurricane Jean! That one was moving a bit faster thank god. But, it also swung a much bigger hammer ⚒️. Boy howdy!! Did it ever. Living right on the river we have no protection from trees or other homes. So we got hit with the wind as it gains speed over the water.. 135 mph sustained winds with 155 gusts. Well now the old wood house was starting to struggle in some of the highest gusts. She was flexing and whistling. Had me worried on that one. But still standing strong and tall like a proud warrior today.. The eye went right over us. Its very eary to say the least.. Looking up at sunshine and blue skies, but a mile either way its charcoal black spinning skies . Like your in a dream.. Many people die because they have no idea that 135 mph winds are right there and coming faster than you expect, at 180° from original direction. And it comes right now. No slow build up like beginning of storm. Everything snaps back the other direction. Breaking off, and goes flying. Twice as much damage on the back side of eyewall storms.. Sorry for a biography here. Lol. Memories got the best of me. A lot happened. And then a month afterwards with no power, and everyone totally exhausted!! Thats when your community really shows its strength and soul. Everyone is working together to help everyone in need. Its a beautiful thing to see. Now the hostilities and old arguments of your dog always craping in my yard goes away. You see the hearts start to shine as one. That really made me proud to be a human being. To be a part of such a great thing. Sharing , and caring brings out so much more of ourselves to the surface for us to recognize about ourselves.. its a great learning experience of getting to know ones true self. I sit here today reflecting on it all and feeling what you all are going through. There is joy in heart breaking situations if you allow yourself to see and recognize it.. Times like these are when we shine the brightest.. We are truly warriors at survival. Anyway i wish you and all your beautiful animals well. Life will return to normal soon for many. Not so soon for many more. Im praying daily for all of you and sending moneies is all i can do right now. Wish i was twenty years younger. Id be there with both hands in it. But you all be very careful on the water your drinking and the silt and muck your walking in. Go to Bear independence.com or on u tube and listen to his reports. They have been sending water samples and soil samples of to state and independent labs doing testing. Its not good. Depends on where you're at. But the help wearing the rubber boots walking in the mud said the boots were melting. The water had radiation in it because of a nuclear fuel research and development government facility in the mountains that got trashed and is in the water and soil. Youll have to listen to bears reports on his videos he describes the areas and what hes finding himself. Its not good at all. The other thing is masks. Good high quality particulate masks that catch small particles. Because when the mud dries and turns to dust its going airborne into the lungs. Prepare yourself if you must stay there.. Bear independent on u tube. Hes a high tech military guy with medical training.. I believe hes a medic along with many many more knowledgeable assets .. hes also a pastor .. Smart puppy!! Well trained. Hes also a medical trainer. He has online classes also sells medical field kits with everything youll need in cases like this. Good to have along with the training to put it to use when you called to use it . Ok good luck in them hills. Prepare for health smart situations that are coming. 😎🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️💜

[@calicocowacres]

I’m so glad you and the animals are safe & sound❤️ can’t wait to squeeze you soon. We were so worried about you those first few days.

[@terranovaacres]

I've missed our weekly homestead chats/venting sessions so much. Can't wait to see you again soon!

[@TheSquaredRoot]

Been subbed since you moved out there. Wife and I live in southwest FL and we only got grazed by Helene, but now we have Milton barreling right at us. We went through Ian just a couple years ago, and your local community is the best thing during these times. Glad you're doing good, here's hoping to better times ahead.

[@terranovaacres]

Good luck! I hope you stay safe out there.

[@eckabey3971]

Good luck

[@TheSquaredRoot]

@@terranovaacres Thanks. For reference, after Ian passed, we went 12.5 days without power/generator here. Hope you get your power back soon.

[@donnamays24]

Prayers for you!❤

[@roelven1282]

greetings and best wishes from the Netherlands, my prayers go out to you and all youre neighbours in this hard times. Earned a sub ... (got 5 dogs and when they saw youre dogs on the TV, both my aussies gave a friendly bark.).. I will go through the list you shown about donations and see what we can do.

[@burgesskj]

Have a hand pump added to your existing well. Plenty of contractors do that. It's not expensive, compared to going without.

[@larryh3267]

Impressed your learning and adaptation to the new normal looking forward to future videos

[@MsSharon]

I'm so thankful you, your homestead and animals are all ok. We are praying for everyone through this and the months, years to come. Ya'll are our neighbors and we care deeply for you all. ❤ from SC

[@Castrucksandtractors]

You are an inspiration beautiful woman I'm praying for you all . Being as self sufficient as possible is something we should all do to make sure we can survive.

[@-faxin8ted-812]

Praying for everyone ❤ love how you interact with your animals❣️ i love how the sheep love you i could see it in their eyes and how they ran to you like Mom❤. Prayers up ❤🙏🏾🧸

[@debbieaccetturo8687]

Your dahlias are beautiful! I don’t know how they survived the wind you had! Your farm is just wonderful!!!

[@jokeradam2278]

Never watched your vlog before today. I really admire your resilience, toughness, and positivity. Keep your head up. You are strong! 👏

[@kentmelenich1870]

I wish you the best. Thank you for some insight as to what you and your community are going. You are all in my prayers.

[@BeardOperator]

I live up Hwy 151 in Candler, the power went out at 1am Friday morning here, the storm hit where I am at about 730 am, or that at least when a tree came through my bedroom ceiling trapping me in my bedroom. Thankfully everyone in my family is safe and sound, we got power back on Tuesday evening so 10 days without power or cell service here. . Some people have it a lot worse here in WNC than me and my family are. Keep praying for WNC

[@susanstrong4277]

Sage, you are living my dream!

[@pauline-bc-com-missp]

Bless your heart, so glad you're safe and praying for those who are hurting and lost so much. Here in Canada we do our best to survive forest fires, we've lost whole towns at times. keep your spirits up and carry on my dear, sending lots of hugs and good vibes.💝

[@amosstauffer7033]

First time seeing your video you are very kind to want to help others try and get some rest so you don't get sick you have a really nice place take care

[@terricarlson2934]

I am so glad you and your animals are good. I have been praying for you.

[@Flipper568]

Sending love from Australia 🇦🇺 - your exhaustion is understandable & your resilience is strong. Hang in there.

[@kelly.emberley.hopeawakened]

So glad to hear you are safe. Praying for strength for you 🙏🏻

[@jimmyfishburn7894]

Across the mountain in Blount Co (Maryville - Alcoa) . Nothing here but watching what is going on there. Proud of you.

[@Drewjober]

I’m glad you’re ok 🙏. Not on topic but I see you have bees , have you herd of the bee expo in Louisville I. January, it’s awesome

[@ChristinaMoore79]

I saw Mickayla and Taylor's video the other day saying you were okay, which was a relief. So glad to hear from you directly as well. So glad you and the animals are safe.

[@tplundgren21]

First time watching and subscribed. Quite a wonderful life you've built for yourself, resourceful and fulfilling!

[@kathrynmachado9201]

I am a very independent woman myself. Girl, you didn't let them beat you! You got it going on!😊

[@stephaniefortney5851]

So good to hear from you. We dodged the storm and have been trying to help in whatever ways we can. Please keep us updated on your well being as well as your community’s. Let us know how we can help. Love and prayers from your Tennessee neighbors.

[@anitacravens333]

Heard from everyone but you and thankfully Mickayla let us know you were ok ! It's so hard just not knowing. Prayers for all

[@camicri4263]

Yes I heard from Mikayla that Sage was ok! Praise God 🙏🏻

[@terranovaacres]

Sorry to worry you! Instagram is all I could load for a while so that's where I was updating people.

[@BethMJones]

Praying for y’all. Gorgeous flowers and cute cat, dogs, & sheep. What a blessing to have fresh spring water, eggs and a garden. That is so good of you to volunteer to help. I can’t imagine how stressful it is without power so long. My sister Maria’s and my dad’s were off for a week in the heat in Valdosta, Georgia where the hurricane eye was. What will you do for heat? The generator must help so much. Praying God’s peace for you. Great vlog and your hair is beautiful, btw!

[@terranovaacres]

I can bundle up and boil water on the stove for heat! Unfortunately I don't have a wood stove yet.

[@robertconner5126]

Thank you for sharing.

[@nicolewatters4062]

Praying for you, sweet girl. ❤ we are in PCB and we are so lucky we have been missed by the last couple hurricanes. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paranormalnightmaretv]

Glad you are safe praying for everyone who lost everything

[@tydeg2887]

Glad you and yours are ok! Thanks for the update.

[@Galactic1400]

💔 the clips of the destruction were hard to watch. Im not out of touch, we have tornados where i live, i just didnt realize how bad it was until i saw those clips. I cant imagine being in that situation. Im glad to hear you and your animals are ok and that help is coming to those in need ❤

[@bintlooda]

Glad ur garden is not swept away . Good luck

[@jellymoth]

Glad to see you are safe and both doing what you can and listening to your body and giving her rest when she needs it. Take care xo

[@enriquemares9317]

Sorry for all the bad things that came with the storm, but I am really happy to see that you are good and kicking. God bless!

[@cathykillion6544]

Thanks for showing us how you are doing. I pray you have power soon. Your flowers are beautiful.

[@Chuck44442]

Im impressed with survival skills. I stock- up some on box/ can goods. In retrospect, for- me, it wasn't that- long without..water, lights, microwave. Long enough. I cant imagine ppl that lost whole town, though.

[@zorkwork3841]

As a Katrina survoror We are sending prayers and supplies...Thisis far worse than Katrina because of major structural damage(1000 year flood) Love and prayers for you

[@Cinterval]

Hello from Michigan, I've been watching videos, I'm speechless of the circumstance. I enjoyed watching how you are managing and helping. I'm glad your fury friends are good, your doing great. I hope the power is on now? Being October 22nd. Sincerely wishing you and your friends the best. Yes I'm heartbroken. Okay, I'm done typing,..❤

[@09echols]

When I was little we would visit our grandma and great aunt in the country. They had a ringer washer on the front porch. The washer part didn't work so my great aunt would boil water on the stove and add it to the washer. She would add the soap then use a big paddle stick to stir the clothes before using the hand wringer. After this devastating event, I plan on getting the biggest pot I can afford to be able to wash my clothes in.

[@stevenwarner7348]

You must know what high carbon (greenhouse grade) plastic sheathing is. Some of this is still imported from israel. 20 feet wide and 150 feet long 6ml was $250 for me about 10 years ago. Via Cleveland Ohio. Has lasted 10 years for me here in New Hampshire. Build a frame, or the usual greenhouse frame. Rebuild from there. A trench for a latrine. Or the usual off grid outhouse. Quick and to the point. Stay home, rebuild, little by little by little. You can do it. Such beautiful flowers. It is still all there. Best wishes. 👍

[@tracydubose265]

What a beautiful lifestyle and place. Aloha, hang in there.