Hello friends. My family and I are safe from the hurricane - thank God! Although many people in our town do not have power, thankfully, we do. These pictures were taken by my brother at their home way on top of a mountain in Linville, NC. His area was hit so hard. Western North Carolina was hit really hard with tornadoes and so much flooding. Certain areas received thirty inches of rain in twenty-four hours! The area (Chimney Rock) where my daughter went hiking with her youth group last Saturday was completely flooded and washed away. The restaurant where they had lunch is gone along with all the others in that town. It's just so sad. So many people have lost their homes and businesses.
My brother doesn't have power and cell service is very spotty, but they do have a generator running sparingly in the evenings. He had a kind neighbor stop by today to help clear all the debris off his truck and make a path through the yard so they could leave tomorrow. His driveway is a complete mess. Thankfully, his home wasn't affected by the hurricane or tornadoes, just the grounds. They likely won't have power restored in his town for at least a week. They are planning to go to Charlotte which is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from where they live and rent a place until they have power back. Praying they don't have any issues getting out tomorrow as so many roads are closed now.
Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic destruction to so many in Western NC. Please continue to pray for the people who were affected by this horrific natural disaster.
**UPDATE - My brother and his wife were able to get in touch with a friend who lives in Blowing Rock which is about forty minutes away from where they live. She has power, running water, and cell service at her home. They are heading there today and will stay with her until their power is restored. They should have power restored no later than this Friday.
Just seeing these photos makes my heart hurt for your brother and so many others. Is the town of Chimney Rock near the big rock (chimney Rock) that you can climb up? Maybe it is called something else. I am so sorry for all of this damage. Our prayers continue for those who have suffered much devastation. Please take care...sending prayers for your brother and his family.
ReplyDeleteHi Shug. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment. Your prayers are very much appreciated. Yes, Chimney Rock is the town where you can hike up to the top of the actual Chimney Rock. It was such a beautiful area by Lake Lure.
DeleteMy friend, I am so thankful you are safe. My prayers go out to your brother and all those affected by this disaster. Please take care of you and your family. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to read that you and your family are safe from Hurricane Helene. Saying a prayer for your brother, and all those who have been affected.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Glad he has a generator. My goodness on the photos. Storms are scary when they're like this. To me, these are scary.
ReplyDeleteHow terrible for everyone involved. I'm so glad to hear that you and your family are safe and sending best wishes to your brother, I hope he manages to vacate his property until power is restored.
ReplyDeleteWhat a devastating hurricane for so many people. I am glad that you are safe and from the update your brother has been able to get to a kind friend for a few days. My prayers are with you and all those who have been in this hurricane's path. Take care x
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you and your family are safe. I'm sorry for the way things were for your brother. Glad that his home wasn't damaged but that it was his land instead.
ReplyDeletePraise God that you and your family are safe and have had no deaths! THINGS can be replaced......we've seen the damage on our morning news and it's horrible. And I hope everyone you know gets all of their services back soon. That was a devastating hurricane for sure. Makes me thankful I'm a Northeast girl!
ReplyDeleteAbout games: YES we LOVE board games. In fact, we have "Game Nights" with one daughter and friends often in the Winter months as we are not winter sports people. We have a lot of board games. In fact, we recently gave away some for others to enjoy that we no longer play. But the phone games were all new to me so that was fun too!! There was actually more interaction than I was expecting!
I hope you have a safe, drier week down there!!
Oh, I'm so sorry to read this. I said a prayer for all those in harm's way. I hope you brother is doing Ok now that he has shelter. These pictures show how fierce the storm really is. Take care.
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I can't begin to imagine how worrying this must have been for you. It's a relief to know you're all safe and well. Xx
ReplyDeleteIt is just overwhelming. We have been praying much and will continue to do so. I will add your brother. Please let him know there are many praying! I am glad that you are safe and doing well.
ReplyDeleteI lived in the Piedmont of NC for over forty years, but moved just a bit out of NC north two years ago. I stay very connected to NC because close family still lives there. We are praying for all those people hit by Helene and so many churches are helping... I have a friend I spoke to briefly yesterday that lives outside of Asheville and they were hoping to get power back on soon. Like so many storms, the devastations and damages are varied.
ReplyDeleteOh my Julia! I am so thankful that you and your family are safe. Please take care. Sending prayers to all of you. xo
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