Washington County, Va. couple married for 57 years rescued after home swept away by flood

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

SMART to grab lifejackets BEFORE they scrambled onto the upper floor

[@susiefairfield7218]

We have life vests on hand...here in sw Florida....

[@Vid7872]

I can't get over them actually having life jackets in the country. Who would've thought "you never know, we may need them someday"?

[@janetpattison8474]

Did he have a life jacket on when he fell into the water? I didn’t catch that. Absolutely incredible that they survived. So many people didn’t. 😢😢😢😢

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@Vid7872 not really, plenty of folks who live near water have a boat, so they likely had lifejackets near the back door, so they snatched them

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@janetpattison8474 yes and what a smart move, it saved their lives!!!

[@TheGnomequeen1980]

To believe your mom or wife is gone and to actually get a second chance...that's just breathtaking. I'm so glad they've been reunited.

[@janethompson2305]

❤🙏🤲 I can't stop crying for her son for his happiness 😊 we lost our mother 6 yrs ago & we still cry from the pain, it's wrenching. Mom & dad raised 10 of us & mom was the most most special mom ever. She taught us about the Bible from the day we were born, she cooked homemade meals & she literally had the patience of Job. She & dad loved every one of us & dad was a hard worker while mom was a stay at him mom & she worked hard raising us. She was just special & I was very close to mom🕊✝️😇 I'm sure this man just about collapsed when his mom walked thru the door, he had to ❤ God bless all of you family, you're truly blessed 🙌

[@yvonnebaboolal4617]

After all they went through she said, we are blessed. That's a woman of faith.

[@hensonlaura]

They've seen enough trouble in life to know that! Fso few younger people today in the West don't understand what's really important because they've been so well insulated from complete devastation. Obviously not everyone, but the large majority. It's what we all strive for: to elevate and protect our children. Sadly, it doesn't always yield the results one would hope.

[@yvonnebaboolal4617]

@@hensonlaura everything they've been through prepared them for this it seems. God knew they could handle this test. Not all of us can. Their powerful testimony of faith is now known by the world and it is indeed inspiring and encouraging. I'm sure there are many more such testimonies coming out of this.

[@marshameadows8829]

AMEN ❤ 🙏

[@LS-mp7co]

@@hensonlauraI completely agree

[@victoriabush9771]

She rightly replied that she was so blessed. All glory to the God of heaven and earth

[@83gemm]

I swear, people who make it to their 80s are unstoppable in things like this. I’m barely in my 40s and if I had to hang on in freezing flood water for thirty seconds, I’d be like, “I’m out. Been fun.” Then you’ve got these two being absolutely superhuman. She’s lived her whole life in that house and the creek has never been a problem. This storm was just unprecedented. Right now we’re calling it once in a millennium and I hope it stays that way.

[@eliza2256]

“I’m out been fun” I didn’t mean to chuckle but I feel the same im 24 and would be panicking and scared for my life but this couple right here had God wrapped around them to keep them together ❤beautiful couple

[@heathermunoz6282]

I'm 48 and feel the same way. I know for a fact I won't be as durable as them. 🫤

[@cyndimoring9389]

You’d be surprised how strong the will to live is

[@heartpaws519]

Well said!!!

[@carriesathame]

​@@cyndimoring9389Especially when one is blessed with divine intervention.

[@kaycampbell8532]

I hope his injuries heal quickly. It looks so painful. Sending hugs.

[@BG-bx4ey]

Old people heal slow. Luckily it's just a bruise, so you can calm down.

[@JMicheleS33]

⁠@@BG-bx4eywow, being so rude and sarcastic must really make you feel superior and mighty, it’s truly just disgusting and vile, you’re obviously one lonely, miserable and cruel individual that watched this amazing, miraculous video of a couple’s survival only to leave such an unsolicited comment on a random stranger’s encouraging and kind message of support. You’re a part of the problem in our world today versus being a part of the solution, kindness to others doesn’t cost you a penny.

[@kaycampbell8532]

@BG.....You must be fun to be around.🙄

[@CH-kr2df]

@@BG-bx4eyAdmit it. You troll because you have no life.

[@tascrphs]

@@kaycampbell8532 haha!!! No kidding, right. Geez! Always that person.

[@XC797]

I am so happy this couple made it out alive .

[@bridgethamilton6057]

OMG I can't believe they r in their eighties. God Bless this wonderful couple and their loved ones.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

me too!

[@kandykaye9981]

They look wonderful and they have all their wits! Couple goals for sure!

[@kandykaye9981]

57 years! I’ve been married for 36 years and I can’t imagine being separated from my precious husband. God bless them and protect them!

[@rachael943]

Honestly, in my panic, I probably never would've thought to grab life jackets. This couple's survival is nothing less than miraculous!!

[@shirleyharris1335]

Exactly! Life Jackets, who knew?🙏🏽💙

[@hdskl2150]

Everyone in a hurricane zone or near water should have them close during storms just in case of flood waters. The news needs to do a better job of reporting on this. We all charge our phones and etc but no one ever tells you to sleep with a life vest close by

[@DontStepInTheGrease]

I am going to buy one and keep it in my vehicle.

[@JesgateOnDown]

No, being smart enough to think of grabbing life jackets that you purposely kept nearby due to a possibility of drowning is not a miracle. It's logic, intelligence & planning!!!! That's like calling using a seatbelt miraculous. Or calling cutting your food so you don't choke miraculous...

[@Mina.15]

Me too

[@ethompson1965]

So happy you made it out alive, congratulations on 57 years of loving each other. And many many more

[@Amanda-kb8ok]

Thank God for covering this couple. I'm so glad they are ok

[@selenalorenzi]

Amen 🙏

[@crand20033]

But how? Only God could have saved them.

[@practicallyperfect2941]

Didn’t God cause the flood?

[@user-nj8vu4jg5k]

@@Amanda-kb8ok Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SoTiredoftheToxicBS]

In my Life and opinion..the 23rd Psalms is powerful!! Glad this sweet family will be ok❤

[@lindagolden9892]

🙏 I’m so happy these lovely folks were reunited. I pray her husband’s wounds heal quickly without setbacks.

[@p.j.d.8199]

I cried when the son talked about being told his Mom had passed away

[@diannau3215]

Gosh, I'm still crying!!! What a beautiful story. It shows the power of prayer and God hears them. Prayers for everyone that was affected by the hurricane, especially the families that have lost loved ones and the ones that are missing. 🙏🙏🙏

[@willforeverpubg4235]

Yes ,I'd going through a family lost now,And I'd know how the son feel.

[@charlottehall5191]

Me 2😢

[@junea7794]

Tears and thankful for these survivor stories.Praying for everyone.I was struggling with Arizona crazy 110-115 degrees in October, because we've never had such heat waves before. Some here are dying when their A/C's break. Weather changing so fast is strange. They need to stop manipulating the weather with seed crowding. I was reading about how they can manipulate storms. It needs to stop. God bless everyone. Stay safe.

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

Me Too. I Cried 😢 I Am Happy For Them

[@chinchilla1956]

Imagine being told your mother is dead then she walks in through the door. Thank Goodness they are both ok ❤

[@SewWhittle]

The Lord had his hand upon this couple. So glad they’re safe.

[@Thewomanfromrevelation12]

People like when you say stuff like this.. I believe that to be true. But when I say the Lord had a hand and the ones that didn’t make it, it’s a problem.😂.. you riding on the highway and a tree sweeps up and smashes into your car. That was God.

[@camicri4263]

Amen!

[@mrsdraper171]

No such thing. If the Lord was watching them this would not have happened.

[@jayjay0640]

What about the hundreds of deaths and 1000 plus missing. Where is their hand?

[@duanesealy3592]

Always the fake cowardly profile like you ​@@mrsdraper171

[@Around_Every_Corner]

Oh, my heart. I am sorry that they lost the home she grew up in, but I'm so grateful they made it! 💜

[@Ron-bo6tb]

God bless them, they are the people who made this country great.

[@ronaldnorris2179]

Exactly right!!! 👍

[@os2958]

Praise God! Now can we be proud of our country/goverment and love/help/support each other regardless of this and that.

[@sharonhiatt3859]

Amen & Amen🙏🏻❤️

[@JNosewicz7569]

Just wondering what that even means🤷🏼‍♀️

[@carolsferra3582]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@pearpo]

Wow! What an incredible story. From Linda being born in that house, living in it 83 years, and then riding the river in that house. I am so grateful to hear they survived and were reunited so quickly. ❤️✨

[@XXxCHRISxXX]

"We're so blessed" Wow that's the mindset of a survivor and having survive what is most important; Family ❤

[@Sci-lives]

This is what having a loving, solid partner does for your life. It makes life such a better journey, even in terrible circumstances like this ❤

[@goofygirl1311]

What an absolutely lovely couple. I'm so glad that they are safe and that Carl will heal from his injuries. Thank God that the neighbor was able to summon help like that.

[@Landstander-to9vh]

Thank God. Finally something good from this horrible mess! Blessed.

[@vfam5860]

Such a great story, thank you Jesus that they were kept alive - and reunited! God is good.

[@helenpauls1496]

Life jackets.

[@selenalorenzi]

Amen 🙏

[@BG-bx4ey]

​@@helenpauls1496praise my magical sky daddy for inventing life jackets

[@helenpauls1496]

@@BG-bx4ey That was science and education!

[@mirrrstery]

Oh stop it. So many people died, where was your previous god then?

[@JJskiddy]

These stories of their horrors in this hurricane brings tears to my eyes....Blessings to both of these folk and to all others suffering down south....

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

The house cracked apart! Such an ordeal. They are so fortunate to be alive.

[@moniquemariemuniz]

I couldn’t stop crying watching the video of them finding her and now this interview God bless them 😇😭😭😭

[@outdoorgal9602]

God bless this couple! I am literally in tears!

[@carriesathame]

These stories are so emotional and tear at your heart and soul.

[@BrendaSmith-m8b]

I live in Mooresville . I hear helicopter at these 20 times a day heading to the mountains. God bless these people. So thankful these two wonderful Christians were rescued. So wonderful to hear people give God the glory. You two are fabulous.

[@BG-bx4ey]

Ew

[@Delusionalcry]

And give thanks to the governments response.

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

I wonder why it took five days to fly em

[@jeanf8998]

Lots of cynicism comments but I think this couple will survive your comments 😂

[@hensonlaura]

​@@jeanf8998 you got that right!

[@gnaj6123]

So glad they are okay. My grandparents have a similar story back in my home country. My town never had a history of flooding. It had been raining in the mountain area that time and the water slowly rose where our house was at midnight. My grandpa was awake and tried to keep water out our house. About 15 minutes later, somehow my grandpa decided to go to the rooftop “just in case”. The water was waist deep then. We didn’t have a ladder so him and my grandma climbed through the fence. My grandpa made it to the roof when the flash flood happened. He was just in time on grabbing my grandma’s hand while the rushing water was about to take her away. Idk where my grandpa found his strength but he did! He was able to save my grandma. That flood took thousands of people in my city and most are from our neighborhood. A lot of the people I know died that day. It was the worst. We didn’t even know if my grandparents survive till 2 days later. My aunt had to walk at least 10 miles to get to our house as the road was not accessible.

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Those poor people, so glad they survived and with each other.....Wow!

[@LindaC-ze5ob]

Thank the Lord this lovely couple survived!!! Wow! 💞💞

[@angelapemberton457]

This is real soulmates❤❤

[@jemreandeau3583]

I am so glad they were rescued. I’ve cried so much this week because of the hurricanes. God bless all who are affected. ❤🙏

[@connieshaver6192]

What a beautiful couple ❤❤!! I’m glad they are safe and together again!!!

[@naomidga]

I can't even imagine this. I'm so glad they are safe and still have each other. ❤❤❤

[@patriciaduggan4102]

Thankyou Jesus for helping this couple, GOD have MERCY on all of the people that are suffering from this devastating hurricane. I am praying for all of you, constantly. From Canada

[@NexusPhotografi]

Amen.🙏🙏🙏🧡

[@selenalorenzi]

Amen 🙏

[@valeriebramlett6590]

🙏from Tennessee

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

❤ thank you from WNC

[@willforeverpubg4235]

​@@valeriebramlett6590Have the water going down in Tennessee?

[@TheChunjun]

I thought I didn't have any tears left but then I saw Carl smile and they flowed. I am so glad they survived. God bless this family.

[@scottfranson4215]

WERE SO BLESSED! Thanking Father GOD for this Couple Has A Story for many to hear!

[@selenalorenzi]

Amen 🙏

[@lisahall1989]

Thank Jesus for saving this wonderful couple.

[@Peas_Please]

Praise Jesus! There has been so much heartbreak- but this gives hope- thankful they’re safe.

[@BG-bx4ey]

Not to the dead.

[@Peas_Please]

@@BG-bx4ey those who have perished will be missed- sorrow and grief will be part of lives forever… tragedy is not about judgment. Those who perished will not be forgotten-though we may never know all of their names and stories, there is mercy in this storm.

[@debraallen63]

​@@BG-bx4ey Only to those who Hope in Jesus before death,,,, they'll awaken to resurrection of eternal Life and those without Jesus to eternal hellfire. We are ALL able to choose God or Satan, Whom do you serve??

[@shinjuinoue6600]

I’m just so happy the two of them were able to get together again ❤ The love they had for each other was stronger than the hurricane, bless them 💖🤩👏💯💞💞🥰💝

[@Dan-q6v1v]

They are grateful to be alive.

[@jamibrady6445]

So glad that they are ok! I can’t even imagine the emotions they went through.

[@graceabel6292]

To God be the Glory ...and his continuous blessings upon the rescuers that help them.... ❤

[@josimpson7999]

Awh bless them. What an adorable couple. It’s tragic they have lost their home, but they have each other - and that’s the important part. Sending ❤️ & 🙏 from the UK 🇬🇧

[@mpat100]

Blessings and healing for them both.

[@rosemartinez1116]

Awe!! You can feel the love for each other. I'm so happy you both made it out alive and well!! Someone's watching over you!!

[@TarmoAlholinna]

I am in tears here. What a terrible thing to happen. But I am so thankful they are both okay… ❤

[@allthingsnu4673]

God bless these beautiful people! I'm so glad they are both alive.

[@crystalbrooks9245]

Prayers for recovery and so good to hear an uplifting story.

[@evanserin1]

ALL these amazing people with there AMAZING faith! This is what the Lord wants, I am bawling!!!!!!!! Love and prayers to you all!

[@TAdler-ex8px]

I’m so thankful they are alive and I am so sorry for their losses and horrible experience. So very sorry.

[@mobetta3456]

Oh my gosh, that lady is a miracle !!! Thank you, Lord JESUS for getting this wonderful couple through so much, and please guide their lives now that it's over.

[@bluewaters1736]

Father, provide for everyone who's been in this devastating flood. You still have miracles to perform. We need you.❤

[@intothemystic3374]

First hearing The Virginia Creeper trail got hit so hard. It's a beautiful bike trail by the river. Most importantly, this couple survived. Their angels were with them.

[@debbiebouck521]

Every time I read these stories it breaks my heart and I don't even know these families. So I'm glad this couple got to be with each other again. Prayers goes out to families who weren't lucky.

[@SparklyRose86]

After all that, they still feel blessed because of the love and support they received. That's true character ❤ I hope the next chapter in their lives is filled with joy and prosperity.

[@cydkriletich6538]

OMG, they are, indeed, blessed. There have been many horrible, frightening stories coming out of the areas devastated by this storm. But this one brought tears to my eyes, not only for what they endured, but for their wonderful, loving attitude. When the camera did a close up of his terribly bruised face, and he gave that fantastic smile, it warmed my heart immeasurably. I don’t know these good people, but I feel as proud of them as if they were my own family members. I am so sorry she lost the home she was born in; but, hallelujah, they made it out alive! What a wonderful story. 💙🌸

[@beckinfidelis3916]

What a sweet, lovely couple. 🥹 I'm so happy to hear a happy ending. Sorry they lost the home she was born in. Those old country houses were so well built. 😢

[@indiahart1697]

God bless you both.

[@tellmesomethinggood.]

What a beautiful story. God bless everyone recovering from this terrible storm.

[@ShermThursby]

Yay! A relief for their family and some good news for the rest of us. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@carmenbecktel849]

Wow, that's God showing his mercy to rescue these seniors!

[@stephmartin1148]

Oh my word!! My heart goes out to all involved with this. Bless this couple!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ritasanchez651]

What a magnificent story, God bless you both ❤

[@QUEEN4418CAKES]

I'm so glad they are safe ❤

[@carolynsears1710]

So glad they are ok!

[@marshasnyder8623]

OMG so happy they made it safe. What a great couple. So happy his wife was alive. God bless you guys.

[@pennywiseportions5155]

We're praising God for answering our prayers for you folks. You're pretty special to our daughter-in-law.😊❤

[@brandip77]

Whoa. I have tears. They came so close to death. And to think the person you love the most is gone, until she walks in the door. What a blessing. God bless this family.

[@bjbutton57]

Prayers for this beautiful couple.🙌🏼🕊️❤️

[@maryshaffer5675]

How happy it is too see survivors.

[@patwo9719]

I am glad this loving couple get to continue to celebrate their lives together.

[@by1faith73]

Thank you God for saving this couple! ❤🙌🙏🙏

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Thanks rescuers!!!

[@deborahh2165]

@@polarbearsrus6980GOD!!!!!

[@helenpauls1496]

@@polarbearsrus6980And life jackets.

[@BG-bx4ey]

​@@polarbearsrus6980You better thank my magical sky daddy for sending those rescuers

[@zedbou5040]

Where was God, having a day off? Do wake up and thank the life savers.

[@mikewise1612]

I’m glad to see you’s still around & together . (As you remind me of some old folks that I know) GOD BLESS / from PA 🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@renewashington791]

Linda and CarL are a **🌺Most Beautiful Couple🦋** and BLessed to be Alive. All Praises and GLORY!! To Jehovah for their Safe Recovery 💜

[@selenalorenzi]

Amen 🙏

[@alexjimenez4051]

All glory goes to Jehovah God for sure!

[@mjc42701]

It was awesome to hear a survival story, especially like this one that's also a love story, it is the trials and tribulations of life and how you weather them together, these two are ride or die, that is true love and they are truly blessed, Thank you God I know you played a hand in this.

[@nanarodriguez1854]

Omg my heart breaks for them. Thank you Lord for saving this beautiful couple. ❤😢

[@juttavanmal9454]

The Loving living God blesses them all and us! I am sending Love and kindness to all people of the devastation of Hurricane Helene! But especially this couple as a testimony of LOVE!

[@tammys.1543]

We love riding the creeper trail. Taylors valley is a beautiful spot-never expected it to flood at such a high elevation! So happy this sweet couple are ok.

[@UselessBlobinBlobinTheBigBloat]

nice to hear a story with a positive ending. hope there are more from this tragedy.

[@rea8755]

Seems to be a common theme of Prayers have assisted these people and many others.

[@Georgie017]

Exactly, God hears his children

[@melindaroop1346]

​@@Georgie017That is an extremely insensitive thing to say when so many other people lost their lives. They were God's children also. What about the little boy that was swept away and drowned while crying for Jesus to save him? Y'all need to just stop with these comments.

[@Georgie017]

@@melindaroop1346 don’t speak over me. If you’re offended that’s something you should figure out. We are all Gods children, and we will all die eventually.

[@gardenroom65]

They have the strength and tenacity to get through this….. they have already proved their worth last 57 years. ❤🎉😊

[@linhager12]

Bless their hearts... so glad they survived

[@petatrethewy2695]

What a lovely couple and heartwarming that they both made it, Deo Gratias.

[@brendaquinones7232]

Thank you Heavenly Father God bless them.

[@selenalorenzi]

Amen 🙏

[@gennywhitaker6531]

God Bless this precious couple! Sending Love and Prayers from Kentucky!

[@Riseabovethis]

Amazing they are so strong! ❤

[@Delusionalcry]

They're elderly it comes with age.

[@Riseabovethis]

@@Delusionalcry they inspire me.

[@googleuser2426]

Sending love from Texas

[@nelsonfranco7849]

TRUELY, TRUELY BLESS COUPLE, WISHING THEM THE BEST OF LUCK, FOR THE NEXT (57 YEARS). SIMPLY INCREDIBLE. CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES, THAT LOST LOVE ONE'S. MAY THEY (RIP).🇺🇸💪.

[@annespry7588]

God bless this couple and all those suffering from this devastation

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Wow what a Blessed outcome in spite of all the tragedy. Praise the Lord! Thank you for sharing.

[@Godisgood173]

I’m so glad they both survived. God bless them. I’m so impressed with how lovely and God fearing the people are from this region. They are special people, all of them. Their love of God really shows.

[@Fearlessdove]

So glad they're together and safe!!!💝💖 precious couple and beautiful story!

[@kryscrazy344]

Thank god they are alive and together ❤️ 🙏sending love from Florida

[@tedd8055]

Prayers are real and powerful. And angels are real.

[@BG-bx4ey]

Real assholes. If this is the work of God, then I'll gladly go to Hell with all my friends.

[@emiebarrientos5670]

You're so 🙌 blessed both, so don't forget to thanks God always and forever....

[@BG-bx4ey]

No thanks

[@sandijammes7761]

God is SOOO good! Thank you for telling their story. God sure blessed them & their family. 🙏🙏🙏

[@BG-bx4ey]

Is he????

[@WANNAWATCHIT100]

Oh God Bless them 🙌🙌🙌

[@BG-bx4ey]

He blessed them like he blessed the evil surrounding Noah...

[@1940sDream]

Gosh. Balling at this. Such a sweet, lucky couple.