Go Fund Me update.

Our gracious Anonymous Donor has now offered to match 2 for 1 donations in the final hours of the Memorial Day Holiday. Many thanks to donors that have given either by name or Anonymously. 

So if you know of anyone who said "maybe" before, perhaps you could poke them again?

I'm sorry to keep asking, but we're almost to our goal of $10,000 and this offer expires at midnight. 

Thank you and God bless you all. ♥

So I finally got to the beans

This is where the tub planter was located.

It was only after paying $10,000 to have hanging branches, broken trees, and downed trees removed, that we were able to get back there. The white cloth hanging there used to protect that tub from too much rain coming off the roof of the house. That piece of roof isn't there any more. Not sure which piece is "stacked" against the hall and kitchen there.

Anyway, God protected that little garden. I may try to get there again and plant some more beans.
I harvested a few beans a couple days ago.

We microwaved them yesterday and they were really good. Not the way I would normally fix green beans; but we made do.

And yes I know it's been a month. And yes there is still that much to clean up. It's only been the two boys to do it. With all the holes and root balls and such to watch out for, they get really upset if the husband or I try to get around and do stuff.

Party City reopened, so we are grateful that one son has picked up some part time hours. The supposed unemployment that was promised never showed up. I praise God it wasn't needed.

I want to thank everyone, again, for all your help. It has meant more than I can say. May God bless you all and keep you safe.

Hello friends. I need your help.

I need your help. I've run out of ideas to help the go fund me account.

An Anonymous donor has proposed a Memorial Day challenge to match any donations made on the Memorial Day weekend in honor of the combined service of the family that was in the house at the time of the tornado up to $3,000. That being:  Linda Gremillion 20 Years US Air Force, Ken Gremillion 16.5 Years US Air Force plus 18.5 Years as a Civil Service Employee of the US Navy supporting the USMCs war effort in Iraq, and Robert Gremillion 6 Years US Army with 2 tours of combat duty in Iraq. This is a total of 61 Years of service to the United States of America.

If you could help get this out, I would greatly appreciate it. thank you.

As a reminder.

Go fund me to help with recovery costs.

Thank you and God bless and protect you all.

Being blessed with more rain.

Middle son's room.

God watched over us that night.

More tiles falling from living room ceiling. Not sure how long the rest of the ceiling will last with half the roof gone.

Looking from the entry to our bedroom, down the hallway. We need to rescue the hot water heater; but there is half a chimney of bricks, ceiling and roof to move first.

We are still blessed though. God is watching over us and it could have been so much worse.

You all be safe, God bless and thank Him for your blessings.

My desktop picture from last June

What it more or less looks like today.

Not exact; but as close as I could get while not getting tangled in fallen branches.
Be a few years before it looks like that again.

The boys found some pictures that had almost no water damage.

This is how the house looked back when hubby was growing up in it.

Years of being empty after his mother passed, being rented remotely to people who had no investment in it left it much the worse for wear, but last Wednesday was meant to close the chapter on the old "plantation house", I guess.

I want to thank you all again for your prayers, they are the best!
And to those of you who may have donated money during these hard times for all, thank you, also.

Be safe and God bless. <3

Doesn't seem like a week

We contacted the local FEMA office today. Red Cross had been basically ignoring is. We hadn't heard from anyone.

Within maybe an hour of talking to FEMA we were contacted by 3 Red Cross people, and had a VISA card with $500 to help with expenses.

Don't know if we'll ever hear from them again; but it is something, anyway.

I stayed awake all night praying during the storm last night, and God protected us again.  So give Him the glory for that. :-)

Doesn't seem like a week, but sadly, it has been. 

The boys (our sons) have been working really hard to salvage what can be. 

Last night's thunderstorms didn't help, but who knows God's plans?

I prayed and listened to Gospel music and He kept us safe.

Thank you for your continued prayers. God bless.

Thunderstorms have started

Please keep us in your prayers. God kept us safe before, and I am certain He will do so again; but I have to admit I'm a little bit scared.

You all be safe and God bless.

I really can't believe it's been almost a week

Windy day. Need to stay out from under trees with roofing tin in them.

Let's see if blogger will post a couple of Saturday's videos.

Nope. It says they're too big. Oh well.

I should get something done. See you all later. Thanks for your prayers. Thank you all who have donated to the go fund me. It is greatly appreciated.

Please keep us in your prayers. More thunderstorms tonight with a slight chance they may be severe.

You all stay safe and God bless.❤️

Anyone need any pecan firewood?

You have to pick it up and dry it yourself.

The Lecompte Volunteer Fire department came out this morning. They brought one of their rescue vehicles in through the pasture gate and went to work with a handful of people.

A few hours later, our driveway is useable and we have firewood, but no fireplace to burn it.

I have prayed to God to please bless each person who came out and worked to clear our driveway for us.

So, anyone need some pecan firewood?

You all be safe and God bless. Thank you for your prayers. Prayers Do work. 🙂

Making myself take a break.

Doesn't feel like I should be sitting though.
I go from one thing to the next. Sometimes I'm starting something but then I see something that moves me on to another thing and another and then I remember 'wait, I'm supposed to be doing whatever it was".

Do you readers ever do that? I walked around the yard today and took a bunch of videos; but I may have to wait until I can get on my computer.

This find made middle son happy. He's slowly been collecting old computer games. Don't know if he was able to salvage any of them from his room yet. I thought we had donated all the games before we left North Carolina; but they found this bin, untouched, in youngest son's closet.

Any gamers out there that remember SSI-- Strategic Simulations Incorporated?

At one time I owned every gold box game. This is the only one we have left.

I grabbed every one as soon as they came out. Fun times and a nice memory when we found them.

You all be safe. Thank you for your prayers. God bless.

Hard to believe

First, I want to thank you all for your prayers and comments. I'm sorry I haven't replied l but I know you understand.

Right now we are still a bit shell-shocked and just going day to day.
Today's projects will be finding someone to clear the main entrance to the property.
I'm on my phone so no pictures here because blogger won't let me search my phone. If you have faceless book you can friend Linda Grem.

I'm sorry I'm behind with everything. I feel like I should be better organized somehow, but I'm still overwhelmed.

Praying to God daily. Hourly. Praising Him for keeping us safe.

I know I had more to add, but it is escaping me right now, so I will close and say thank you for your prayers.

Be safe and God bless.

Mom, we are okay.

Will try to call, but not sure when exactly.
What is important is WE ARE ALL SAFE.

God bless you all.