Unfiltered from the heart

life interrupted within hours of pouring rains
floods flashed rapidly building
rivers crashed
homes, levies, lives
protective structures
bridges absolutely destroyed

1000 yr flooding in mountainous environs
creating many islands
destroyed homes
destroyed dreams
many lives lost – many still missing
survivors stranded
on mountainous islands
some only reachable by mules, accustomed to rugged terrains
others receiving airdropped supplies by osprey, black hawks or
civilian aircraft

daily, i send love to this region
weekly, i send donations in various forms
it’s heartbreaking to have witnessed
the effects of such a storm

knowing the resilient (maybe even stubborn) spirit of these mountainous people
for it also runs in my own blood
i have full confidence the rebuild has just begun
& many parts will return more beautiful
while some areas will likely only bear the scars
& memories of what was ~ to never be again

Suggested Donations:
American Red Cross
Asheville Tea Company
East Fork Pottery Sale & Fund Raiser (deeply discounted seconds to raise funds for rebuilding the community)
French Broad Chocolates (named after the river that pressed into its factory doors) you can also order chocolates!
River Arts District was decimated, here you can donate to the artists

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