Marsha, I found your article in a comment that someone posted on Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper this morning. I live in California and have seen the devastating scenes of destruction from
Hurricane Helene on the news and in the paper. I haven’t heard/read someone’s personal experience of Hurricane Helene until I read your story right now. I am so very sorry for you and everyone on the East Coast who have suffered so much damage and loss, loss of property and especially the loss of lives. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I will gladly donate to your Go Fund Me. I’m glad that you are surrounded by a group of caring and helpful neighbors. I hope that new blessings come out of this disaster for you and everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Helene.
Also, I’m so sorry about the loss of your dear cat. I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a pet that you loved so much. I’m an animal lover and have three dogs, so my heart goes out to you. ❤️
Thank you, Colleen! This is so kind and gracious of you. We'll get through this. Everyone is being tested in very global and personal ways. Everyone is tense, even though we're safe. I'm working at keeping an open and compassionate heart and giving everyone grace and space. Thank you for your support from afar.
You have such a wonderful attitude, Marsha! I really like how you said that you’re working on having an open and compassionate heart and giving everyone grace and support. I needed to hear that today. I think this is something we all need in our lives. I will be keeping you and all people who have been affected by Hurricane Helene in my heart and prayers. ❤️🙏❤️
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. . . So sorry you're going through all this, and so glad it isn't worse. We were without power for 2 weeks after Hurricane Charley slammed Central Florida back in '04, but at least we had water during most of that time. It was amazing how our neighborhood came together afterwards to clean up the debris and help each other out, so I have some small notion of what you're experiencing up there on your mountain. I hope the grid gets restrung quickly, and that your neighbors continue to help and support each other.
Thank you. It doesn't appear that power restoration is going to move as quickly as anyone would like because the damage is so extensive. But the fall weather is gorgeous and I'm savoring every minute of it. Thank you!
sending a lot of love. I know the challenges of not having electricity, running water, transport, gas. I wanted to ask if you had a water filter. I know so much time i spent boiling water, and when there is low propane or electric it's an issue. We invested in : 40$ Sawyer Squeeze water filter. With proper care/backflushing/cleaning it's infinite gallons of purified water. Hope it will make life a little easier. We also have a small rocket stove which is great for water boiling, cooking and heat if you need it, I know there is plenty of wood there now. they are really efficient and safe and make life a bit easier. There is a small one for 40 bucks on amazon. I don't know if that will help you, but since I've lived this, it really saved my time and energy when we were without for long periods of time. Huge hug.
Megan, thank you. I don't have a water filter yet. I've been able to get water from neighbors with generators whose wells are operating, a friend in town and a water distribution site. It's definitely on the list and I appreciate the recommendation very much. I do have a propane camp stove that I've been using and my propane grill is working as well. I'm making a list for what will make this kind of situation easier.
sending a hug. I so wish i could support financially (i live in a peru making Peruvian soles and live on 5k a year) but I'll try to get more traffic to your page. Glad these things are on your radar in case there are any propane shortages and you can make the basic needs a bit easier. Stay strong and sending love and blessings for being able to rebuild. Love you
Emotional to hear about what you’ve both lost and gained through this life challenging and life affirming experience, Marsha. Sending hugs and healing vibes, and hope that new saplings grow from the seeds of the downed trees.
Marsha, I found your article in a comment that someone posted on Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper this morning. I live in California and have seen the devastating scenes of destruction from
Hurricane Helene on the news and in the paper. I haven’t heard/read someone’s personal experience of Hurricane Helene until I read your story right now. I am so very sorry for you and everyone on the East Coast who have suffered so much damage and loss, loss of property and especially the loss of lives. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I will gladly donate to your Go Fund Me. I’m glad that you are surrounded by a group of caring and helpful neighbors. I hope that new blessings come out of this disaster for you and everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Helene.
Also, I’m so sorry about the loss of your dear cat. I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a pet that you loved so much. I’m an animal lover and have three dogs, so my heart goes out to you. ❤️
Sincerely,
Colleen
Thank you, Colleen! This is so kind and gracious of you. We'll get through this. Everyone is being tested in very global and personal ways. Everyone is tense, even though we're safe. I'm working at keeping an open and compassionate heart and giving everyone grace and space. Thank you for your support from afar.
You have such a wonderful attitude, Marsha! I really like how you said that you’re working on having an open and compassionate heart and giving everyone grace and support. I needed to hear that today. I think this is something we all need in our lives. I will be keeping you and all people who have been affected by Hurricane Helene in my heart and prayers. ❤️🙏❤️
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. . . So sorry you're going through all this, and so glad it isn't worse. We were without power for 2 weeks after Hurricane Charley slammed Central Florida back in '04, but at least we had water during most of that time. It was amazing how our neighborhood came together afterwards to clean up the debris and help each other out, so I have some small notion of what you're experiencing up there on your mountain. I hope the grid gets restrung quickly, and that your neighbors continue to help and support each other.
Thank you. It doesn't appear that power restoration is going to move as quickly as anyone would like because the damage is so extensive. But the fall weather is gorgeous and I'm savoring every minute of it. Thank you!
sending a lot of love. I know the challenges of not having electricity, running water, transport, gas. I wanted to ask if you had a water filter. I know so much time i spent boiling water, and when there is low propane or electric it's an issue. We invested in : 40$ Sawyer Squeeze water filter. With proper care/backflushing/cleaning it's infinite gallons of purified water. Hope it will make life a little easier. We also have a small rocket stove which is great for water boiling, cooking and heat if you need it, I know there is plenty of wood there now. they are really efficient and safe and make life a bit easier. There is a small one for 40 bucks on amazon. I don't know if that will help you, but since I've lived this, it really saved my time and energy when we were without for long periods of time. Huge hug.
Megan, thank you. I don't have a water filter yet. I've been able to get water from neighbors with generators whose wells are operating, a friend in town and a water distribution site. It's definitely on the list and I appreciate the recommendation very much. I do have a propane camp stove that I've been using and my propane grill is working as well. I'm making a list for what will make this kind of situation easier.
sending a hug. I so wish i could support financially (i live in a peru making Peruvian soles and live on 5k a year) but I'll try to get more traffic to your page. Glad these things are on your radar in case there are any propane shortages and you can make the basic needs a bit easier. Stay strong and sending love and blessings for being able to rebuild. Love you
Hugs are incredibly valuable! thank you for the love and support. Back at ya!
Emotional to hear about what you’ve both lost and gained through this life challenging and life affirming experience, Marsha. Sending hugs and healing vibes, and hope that new saplings grow from the seeds of the downed trees.
Hi Marsha! FYI the link to your gofundme is to manage the page so it takes you to a login. This link would bring people to the actual page you want them to be on: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-marsha-rebuild-after-the-storm
Duh! Moving too fast and didn't proofread carefully. Thank you so much. Link is corrected in the post. And thank you for your contribution.💚