Hiking in to find our friends we hadn’t heard from (after Helene)

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  • @rvnut1133
    @rvnut1133 3 месяца назад +495

    A perfect example of what true friendship is all about. God bless you both.

  • @ellenclayton5955
    @ellenclayton5955 3 месяца назад +689

    Private helicopter pilots are the heroes in this disaster! And good on you for hiking in! It is up to us as Americans to take care of our fellow Americans! That's how we roll!

    • @lyfren1248
      @lyfren1248 3 месяца назад

      They (helicopter 17:59 pilots) said, threatened w/jail for trips to rescue stranded people. Some went anyway others had no place to leave people. Gov (blue) wants people dead. They are already trying to purchase homes for 3x amt worth. b/c these lands are where they want 15 min cities. Like they did Hawaii. Please be careful with our gov people.

    • @mllee2008
      @mllee2008 3 месяца назад +48

      Absolutely! We KNOW the government WON'T be helping! ♥️🙏🏻🇺🇲

    • @cindyjohns6222
      @cindyjohns6222 3 месяца назад +25

      It's a total 💩 show for sure. Ppl are needing serious help. It's only our regular citizens and ppl like the Cajun Navy, etc. out there to help these ppl. ❤😢
      Thank God, for our own ppl risking their lives to save these ppl.❤

    • @jim_secrist
      @jim_secrist 3 месяца назад +24

      @@mllee2008 but they are im here in Hendersonville THEY ARE HERE HELPING PPL. MEDIEA ISNT COVERING IT.

    • @11B30Inf
      @11B30Inf 3 месяца назад

      FEMA trying to stop private helicopters from helping out. WHY?

  • @paisleyjane9606
    @paisleyjane9606 3 месяца назад +141

    Watching this made me realize how critical knowledge of local terrain could potentially be in a situation. The arrival of the helicopter and the partial reopening of the road gives hope!

  • @maggidull1952
    @maggidull1952 3 месяца назад +103

    Bless you and Grace for hiking to your friend's isolated home to check on them. How ironic and coincidental that you and the helicopter arrived at the same time. It just goes to show what good friends the homeowners have, that people use whatever means they have to come check on them. Bless you all.

  • @hexhex7220
    @hexhex7220 3 месяца назад +237

    watching all these videos of friends, neighbours, family and strangers helping each other, is a true example of the resilience and heart, of the American people.

    • @Naturalworldlives
      @Naturalworldlives 3 месяца назад +5

      It's the same with people all over the world.

    • @dolliemaesone
      @dolliemaesone 3 месяца назад +3

      Amen 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙌🏻❤️😭

    • @AriaThereYet
      @AriaThereYet 3 месяца назад +2

      Amen! ❤ 🇺🇸 ✝️ 🙏

  • @normalivengood1197
    @normalivengood1197 3 месяца назад +193

    Thank you once again Art for being a decent and caring person and allowing us to tag along with you. The devastation is unimaginable. My heart goes out to all. Much love to you.

  • @KP29694
    @KP29694 3 месяца назад +166

    Regarding the road closure: you did the right thing. Everyone should have friends like you two. You were prepared for an arduous and dangerous hike. I'm really impressed. You two brightened my day. Thanks for the post.

    • @lisagaetano435
      @lisagaetano435 3 месяца назад +3

      Thank you for your wonderful friendship. They are blessed to have you. I'm sure you good deals will be returned somewhere with kindness in the long run as well. Good ppl like you are what makes life worth living. ❤❤

  • @bluejay3333
    @bluejay3333 3 месяца назад +451

    A big thanks to all those who are filming and posting this horrible event that devastated so many people. You’re doing a much better job than the news channels! God Bless you all.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️🇺🇸🙏🏻

    • @michelleturner8558
      @michelleturner8558 3 месяца назад +8

      Ditto, thank you.

    • @X3AmySarah
      @X3AmySarah 3 месяца назад +7

      Yes! I’ve seen so much more on tiktok, X and RUclips than any mainstream media outlet

    • @dolliemaesone
      @dolliemaesone 3 месяца назад +4

      They might get dirty 😞

    • @dolliemaesone
      @dolliemaesone 3 месяца назад +7

      Help in a disaster should not be political but it is .God Bless you all❤

    • @myparallaxview
      @myparallaxview 3 месяца назад

      MSM and govt trying to hide how bad it is and how unprepared they were by giving $1billion to another country.

  • @caroline9777
    @caroline9777 3 месяца назад +241

    As a Brit watching this devastation is heartbreaking knowing so much destruction exists. Only glimpses of this is reported on our news. Thankyou for having a big heart, for you and Grace willing to walk where you had no ideahow safe it would be but walked for hours til you found your friends safe

    • @katethielmann4244
      @katethielmann4244 3 месяца назад

      American Media controls the biased narrative.

    • @JelMain
      @JelMain 3 месяца назад +11

      The bigger the country, the bigger the problems. Even here in the UK, we're behind them on clearing flooding which happened at the same time. Thankfully, not so deadly, but. Maybe my attitude's coloured by a year's attachment to a Reserve Enginer Unit, but.

    • @ballantine58
      @ballantine58 3 месяца назад +13

      Yes, thank you. These videos are better than what's on the news, if any.

    • @devildog2328
      @devildog2328 3 месяца назад +13

      I heard private helicopter pilots were being threatened with arrest for helping survivor's 😮is that not the most demented thing you ever heard FJB and FKH

    • @oohyllab
      @oohyllab 3 месяца назад +8

      @@devildog2328Yeah, I’d seen that very same thing just today but don’t remember where as I’ve scoured so much regarding this & other things during the course of the day it gets overwhelming. Just unbelievable!! I’m flattened over the amount of evil.

  • @donnamartindale4121
    @donnamartindale4121 3 месяца назад +239

    If you hadn’t gone, you still wouldn’t have known, and you would have been worried still. Your family is amazing ❤

  • @annai3826
    @annai3826 3 месяца назад +434

    Man, I can’t imagine the feeling your friends felt of being so cherished that their brother got a helicopter and y’all hiked for hours to check on them.
    Also, the fact that you knew the mountains so well that you were able to get there without gps or s incredible!

    • @bonnieeigelberger2058
      @bonnieeigelberger2058 3 месяца назад +20

      It is amazing that you hiked through that wilderness. How is it that the brother did not text friends to the helicopter flight? You are a gem of a friend.

    • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
      @JoHarmon-hg7wz 3 месяца назад +17

      Happy your friends are ok. You're all doing the best you can to help❤

    • @lenlen8008
      @lenlen8008 3 месяца назад +8

      Art, you're a survivor. Thank you for your humility and inspiration over the years. God bless you and your family.

    • @Aprlmoore
      @Aprlmoore 3 месяца назад +7

      Some of us here still know how to do that. It's a skill most people can learn if they try to. Props to them for doing it to check on their friends.

    • @julieb7068
      @julieb7068 3 месяца назад +2

      @@lenlen8008yes! I pray he keeps posting.

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 3 месяца назад +66

    The amount of mudslide and vast amount of washing out is hard to comprehend. I grew up in Florida in the woods and Donna was the worst in regards to flooding our property. We literally had to use a raft for days to get around. I never witnessed this level of destruction. I'm glad your friends are ok, and sorry for all the loss and devastation.

  • @giancolabird
    @giancolabird 3 месяца назад +138

    We should all have such loving, caring friends!! Bless you!

  • @MichellesCraftsandMore
    @MichellesCraftsandMore 3 месяца назад +177

    I have been watching the helicopters fly back and forth over Morganton, NC taking supplies up to the mountains. So thankful for all those who are helping!

    • @sharlene19541
      @sharlene19541 3 месяца назад +13

      Not the government.

    • @Louloufandancer
      @Louloufandancer 3 месяца назад +8

      We are in Hickory and hearing so many come and go...they are using Hickory airport to load and take supplies and for rescue operations.

    • @Lvps
      @Lvps 3 месяца назад

      If you don’t think it’s the government, who is it you think can afford these helicopters? Come on. This is why we pay taxes, for helicopters and supplies to folks in need, for rebuilding. People running for office who try to tell you that the government isn’t responding to this are pathetic psychopathic liars using a tragedy to try and get your vote. It’s disgusting

    • @Lvps
      @Lvps 3 месяца назад +6

      My grandson is a Marine stationed at Camp Lejuene. If it isn’t the government responding to this, who the heck is it you think it is sending his fellow Marines into the mountains to help people?

    • @debbiekennedy6030
      @debbiekennedy6030 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@Lvps the government is responding.

  • @frid123
    @frid123 3 месяца назад +611

    You are the best kind of friends anyone can have! You care enough about others, not only to make a big effort to reach them, but also taking a big risk doing so, not knowing what you'll run into during your hike, with fallen trees, landslides and mud all around you. You have hearts of gold! ❤❤❤

    • @misspersnickety3674
      @misspersnickety3674 3 месяца назад +19

      That's what I was thinking😊

    • @karengerace7506
      @karengerace7506 3 месяца назад +19

      All neighborhoods respond the same way Doesn't matter the disaster, state
      People naturally look after one another

    • @lourdesdoty7765
      @lourdesdoty7765 3 месяца назад +11

      ​@@karengerace7506, all my life that is exactly how it had been till I moved to N GA in 2016. It was heartfelt to see neighbors being kind hearted humans!❤

    • @southerngrits
      @southerngrits 3 месяца назад +10

      This is what it's all about Glad your friends are ok .

    • @M--GT8223
      @M--GT8223 3 месяца назад +5

      I'm envious of friends like these

  • @andreaengland3070
    @andreaengland3070 3 месяца назад +173

    Man, Grace is a Rockstar! And, Art is next level human being!

  • @radmilamiljanic5977
    @radmilamiljanic5977 3 месяца назад +109

    Respect! Your way of appearing is far more dramatic, you devoted a part of your life and your strength to visit friends, and the supplies you had might have saved somebody's life had there been a need for it. That's God's way, sacrificing for others! May He pay you back:)))

  • @kimberges8169
    @kimberges8169 3 месяца назад +107

    What a precious gift to have friends like yourselves. One can only hope they have people in their lives like yourselves.

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 3 месяца назад +44

    I'd be honored to have you and Grace as my friend. It takes a friend to have a friend. Most young folks like Grace wouldn't dare go off thru woods like that. I'm so proud of her. Your family is amazing Art. You and Bri are doing it right. Be blessed.

  • @janana6786
    @janana6786 3 месяца назад +138

    Bless the volunteers. The pilots are the greatest.

    • @birgitelisabeth9661
      @birgitelisabeth9661 3 месяца назад +12

      It was nerve wrecking watching him land that close to powerlines. I wonder whether it just looked like that or whether they were really that close. Definitely very risky.

  • @ruthannsprenkle9526
    @ruthannsprenkle9526 3 месяца назад +60

    All communities need people like you incase of this kind of catastrophes. Thank you

  • @rafter8farm
    @rafter8farm 3 месяца назад +41

    This brought genuine tears to my eyes. We have been keeping so many of you specifically in our prayers as well as the area as a whole. But to have friends that will go to no ends to check on you…from hiking to flying in! That’s what love looks like.

  • @MirkwoodHomestead
    @MirkwoodHomestead 3 месяца назад +51

    It's horrific the devastation our communities have faced. Thank you for helping.

  • @MrsPink64
    @MrsPink64 3 месяца назад +71

    I think if anyone can make it through on foot, Art can. Bless you and Grace for the effort. Definitely a God moment that you were there when the helicopter came. Great memories with your daughter. Thank you for the raw footage.💕🙏🏻

    • @xjustslimx9803
      @xjustslimx9803 3 месяца назад +12

      Totally agree! Art is in his element! ❤

  • @Mel-vu9ss
    @Mel-vu9ss 3 месяца назад +55

    Oh, I think your level of style was far superior to a helicopter.
    You did the right thing finding a way to check on your friends family. I’m just blown away that we have Americans in our country that are still without contact. It just boils my blood. Yes, Art and Grace. You did the right thing. Continuous prayers for all those affected by the storms.

    • @SILSAL67
      @SILSAL67 3 месяца назад +4

      Boils your blood??? Do you have a quicker way to get in than LE and search and rescue? This isn't an instant snap your fingers disaster!!! It's beyond human comprehension. Instead of fuming, do what you can to help!!!

    • @Mel-vu9ss
      @Mel-vu9ss 3 месяца назад +3

      @@SILSAL67 apparently a helicopter or a friend hiking is quicker. And for your information. I wasn’t referring to local LE. I’m not close enough to be of physical help. Monetary giving is my way of helping.

  • @monnanugent8168
    @monnanugent8168 3 месяца назад +33

    My daddy always said friends are a dime a dozen but, true friends are extremely rare. You two are true friends indeed. I'm glad your friends are okay. Hopefully, more folks will be found safe. Thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this disaster.

  • @cathykillion6544
    @cathykillion6544 3 месяца назад +44

    Thank you for showing us the extent of the destruction. Thank you for making sure your friends were okay. Praying for everyone affected by the hurricane.

  • @onedogfarm6731
    @onedogfarm6731 3 месяца назад +57

    Your daughter is such a trooper! So wonderful you guys are doing this.

  • @laurie2715
    @laurie2715 3 месяца назад +50

    Such a great friend you are ! And a big praise to the skilled helicopter pilot !! These rescue workers are courageous and talented people , most of caring ! 👏🙏❤️

  • @SuGilstrap
    @SuGilstrap 3 месяца назад +142

    Everyone needs friends like you.

  • @LisaDeFrates-zf3rn
    @LisaDeFrates-zf3rn 3 месяца назад +25

    Hats off to you, Art and Grace!!! Job well done!!! That helicopter had nothing on you two!!! Thank you for being such a kind, compassionate human being ❤

  • @dragonflyranch323
    @dragonflyranch323 3 месяца назад +30

    Art. I know it’s been a rough yr. But look at God! Preparing you thru the hard stuff to be available and compassionate to serve those in need. I’m proud of y’all!

  • @christiebetts-fi7qj
    @christiebetts-fi7qj 3 месяца назад +307

    One time we had 13 inches of snow in Alabama, no power, couldn’t get out. We had a kerosene heater, but ran out of kerosene. A friend drove his 4 wheel drive truck as far as he could and then hiked several miles in to bring us kerosene

    • @alyxskyler
      @alyxskyler 3 месяца назад +17

      Great friend

    • @FloridaGirl-
      @FloridaGirl- 3 месяца назад +12

      🙏 God bless him

    • @sharoncochran8508
      @sharoncochran8508 3 месяца назад +13

      I was there. The same thing happened to my family. We were rescued by my brother and some of his friends.

    • @pegs1659
      @pegs1659 3 месяца назад +3

      Which year? I remember 1978, 1987, 1993, 1998. I bet it was the 1987 one. I remember the total was 13 inches.

    • @sharoncochran8508
      @sharoncochran8508 3 месяца назад +5

      @@pegs1659 it was 1993. Unforgettable!

  • @mariaemilianegron
    @mariaemilianegron 3 месяца назад +24

    I am from Florida no stranger to devastation 😢 but seen my beloved NC like this is heart wrenching. May God be with all of you.

  • @Heathergreymaulkin
    @Heathergreymaulkin 3 месяца назад +49

    I was already SO with you and then you said hello to that turtle. And then the heli came on scene. ❤ Y’all’re my kinda folks. Thanks for sharing this. Helps raise awareness.

  • @josephvalentjr7677
    @josephvalentjr7677 3 месяца назад +175

    This is What. Great Americans Do. Love thy Family. And Help Thy Neighbors God Bless. 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️

    • @Naturalworldlives
      @Naturalworldlives 3 месяца назад +4

      It's not exclusive to the USA.

    • @Matt-fl8uy
      @Matt-fl8uy 3 месяца назад +3

      Thank God Biden is sending so much supplies to the region.

    • @bethteer1509
      @bethteer1509 3 месяца назад

      ​@Matt-fl8uy.
      🤔🥴🤯🤣🤣🤣

    • @Liberty6010and9
      @Liberty6010and9 3 месяца назад

      ​@@Matt-fl8uy Uh he's not! They only sent 4 million$ in supplies. And Kamala said it will depend on ppl's race if they get any of it or not. See the interview she did yesterday. And open your not woke at all eyes!

  • @deborahlawing2728
    @deborahlawing2728 3 месяца назад +87

    I live just outside of asheville. I was 6 days without power but then got power and since I'm on a well that gave me water too. I work at a Ministry in Asheville call ABCCM where anyone can go now to get bottled water and even some food. There are hygiene items and feminine hygiene supplies that we give out for no no cost and we don't even ask questions you just sign your name and we give it to you. And yes you're right people are pulling together. We've had trailers and truckloads of water delivered from as far away as Virginia and Tennessee. Helps restore my faith in mankind. I'm afraid it will be months before Asheville gets running water again. The devastation is real. Please pray for us.

    • @johnkelly9451
      @johnkelly9451 3 месяца назад +1

      @@deborahlawing2728 🙏 everyday. -John's wife

    • @poppylove3673
      @poppylove3673 3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Debra! Good to know for people needing every bit of help they can get! God bless you and your whole church community! ❤

  • @tonimaya1554
    @tonimaya1554 3 месяца назад +35

    You are the kind of friends I want and try to be to others. God bless both you and Grace for your love and effort.

  • @marybk882
    @marybk882 3 месяца назад +24

    What a selfless thing to do. This is wonderful. I'm so happy this turned in to be an adventure instead of a sorrowful outcome, as far as your friends' safety is concerned. Continued prayers for your community coming your way.

    • @johnkelly9451
      @johnkelly9451 3 месяца назад

      Amen! Prayers to all during this time. -John's wife

  • @mwb9196
    @mwb9196 3 месяца назад +30

    Thank you for taking the time to video your trek to your friends and showing the destruction. I pray for everyone every time I watch these. Bless you all.

  • @evalinawarne1337
    @evalinawarne1337 3 месяца назад +67

    GOD BLESS YOU. The gas lines were like this 1974. Even/odd numbers on tour plate. Either $5.00 & $10. Limits. Waiting in 5 miles of traffic.
    Praying with you in JESUS'S NAME AMEN. Thank you ART & BRI FAMILY FOR TRULY HELPING.
    SE MICHIGAN 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏THANK YOU GRACE FOR WALKING WITH YOUR DAD FOR HOURS TO HELP FRIENDS.
    YOU ARE A AMAZING YOUNG LADY SERVING GOD.
    THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS FAMILY 🙏 ❤.
    SE MICHIGAN 🙏 THANK YOU FOR THE VLOGS. WEVE MISSED YOU. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @dharmaslife
      @dharmaslife 3 месяца назад

      Waiting for hours, only get to the pump to find out they were out of gas

  • @oldlifter530
    @oldlifter530 3 месяца назад +69

    To all the private helicopter pilots, GOD BLESS. To all the ordinary people opening roads, GOD BLESS.

  • @angelawebb6987
    @angelawebb6987 3 месяца назад +163

    Praise our HEAVENLY FATHER for friendship like you and your daughter just demonstrated.

    • @Naturalworldlives
      @Naturalworldlives 3 месяца назад +5

      People all over the world help each other and strangers in time of need.

    • @Liberty6010and9
      @Liberty6010and9 3 месяца назад

      ​@@NaturalworldlivesAbsolutely. But everybody does not do that. Especially here in America.

  • @BelindaTN
    @BelindaTN 3 месяца назад +548

    Better to show up and not be needed than to be needed and not show up. ❤

    • @johnkelly9451
      @johnkelly9451 3 месяца назад +18

      Praying for all. 🙏 ❤

    • @JudySnyder-dv5ld
      @JudySnyder-dv5ld 3 месяца назад +12

      Your friends will always remember you for checking on them.

    • @DavidStriker
      @DavidStriker 3 месяца назад +5

      Thats the best way to put it . Good friends are hard to find and these folks are really good friends wish we all had friends like that. I have family in North Carolina and in Kentucky I haven't heard anything yet 🤔🙏

    • @kookietherapy9398
      @kookietherapy9398 3 месяца назад +2

      Best when people are alive. ​@DaisyDay.-pm2cf

    • @Coetzeefamilystead
      @Coetzeefamilystead 3 месяца назад +1

      Exactly!!!❤❤❤❤ love this!

  • @helenmurphree3434
    @helenmurphree3434 3 месяца назад +67

    The devastation is unbelievable. So glad you found your friends safe

    • @BabsKaz
      @BabsKaz 3 месяца назад +3

      Weather warfare 😔☁️

  • @indecisivegardener
    @indecisivegardener 3 месяца назад +22

    That's amazing footage. Thanks for sharing. It's going to take the unity of the communities. God bless you all.

  • @AlpacaMade
    @AlpacaMade 3 месяца назад +14

    Crazy: I'm making the rounds of channels to see who is/was able to post their well-being. You & Grace pop up checking on _your_ friends. I can't think of too many homesteaders in your area, in whom I would have total confidence, hiking overland in those conditions. It certainly was an eye-opening adventure. Grace, this will be one of your legendary memories. Art, thanks so much for taking us along, discretely👍

  • @fruandersen702
    @fruandersen702 3 месяца назад +24

    Amazing deed to walk out there. It was horrible to see the state of those roads... 😥 But still God is good and takes care of us. We keep you all in prayer in the Mighty Name of Jesus! Stay strong in Him. Rom.8:28. Love in Christ to all family of Art and Bri, from up in Europe.

    • @fruandersen702
      @fruandersen702 3 месяца назад +2

      And God does care even if anyone other does not. (I am not sure anyone would come check on us here in Denmark). Jesus always got our backs! Hallelujah!

  • @cathynowak3991
    @cathynowak3991 3 месяца назад +15

    Young man you really a good friend. You and your wife are doing an amazing job. This is how friends should be. You are true blue friends❤.

  • @RebelCanners
    @RebelCanners 3 месяца назад +138

    I love it when your daughter says maybe now you’ll buy me a four wheeler 😂

    • @northernlassie2755
      @northernlassie2755 3 месяца назад +17

      Handy to have 👍 ....looks like the community has gone back to 1800's dirt roads again and Amish living

    • @TXplayneJayne
      @TXplayneJayne 3 месяца назад +10

      ​@@northernlassie2755
      May be the only way. Some day it may be for real.

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 3 месяца назад +1

      Yes and a inflatable boat 😊

    • @ulyssesmelendres504
      @ulyssesmelendres504 3 месяца назад +2

      Funny yet sad….lol

  • @velmad5dilbert344
    @velmad5dilbert344 3 месяца назад +18

    WOW!! ART you are amazing.
    To hike through all those woods just to know your friends are ok? Brother i give you AAA. This is what friends are about. God Bless you and your family❤❤❤❤

  • @juliewright1895
    @juliewright1895 3 месяца назад +15

    Your level of style was above and beyond!!! May we all have friends like you!! God bless you and I’m praying for all affected by the devastation. 😢🙏

  • @donnasmith9939
    @donnasmith9939 3 месяца назад +8

    I remember going home after Katrina and crying at seeing all the folks coming to help and yelling out the window, Thank You. I watch y’all and it brings back so many memories. Love y’all.

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina 3 месяца назад +9

    The fact that you knew the mountains so well that you were able to get there without gps is outstanding. Grace and you were very kind to go and see if your friends were ok and willing to hike so long in the woods. Thank goodness their brother could get to them with a chopper, he is quiet a skilled pilot. Glad you got back home safely.

  • @sheribristol2826
    @sheribristol2826 3 месяца назад +22

    My heart hurts for all in the wake of Helene. So many prayers are going out to you

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 3 месяца назад +12

    You guys are Amazing! That hike was Brutal and you did it not knowing what you would find on the other side. I saw a video yesterday, from a local realtor, who said a few of the sheriffs are advising people to go armed because looting and theft have become a very real thing. People are desperate.

  • @ElizabethRFincher
    @ElizabethRFincher 3 месяца назад +19

    Had to watch again. Unbelievable scenes. Thank God they're ok.

  • @marcyjo1972
    @marcyjo1972 3 месяца назад +37

    How beautiful to have friends like you.

  • @lrmps
    @lrmps 3 месяца назад +10

    Art and Grace, you are both so brave to venture out to check on friends not knowing what you would find. May God continue to protect your hearts,mind, and bodies for HIS glory. ❤

  • @teresamurray7839
    @teresamurray7839 3 месяца назад +11

    You are such a wonderful friend. People are blessed to have you and your family in their lives!

  • @debramurray5132
    @debramurray5132 3 месяца назад +9

    True friend to walk all that way to check on your friend, so glad your friends are ok❤ Thank you Art and Grace❤❤

  • @surferbob9419
    @surferbob9419 3 месяца назад +16

    I am glad your friends are ok. Good to hear happy outcomes since we know there are a lot of bad ones. That road is definitely trashed. Great that locals are working to get them at least usable.

  • @oldsusanna
    @oldsusanna 3 месяца назад +11

    Just WOW! This brought so many tears! Thank you Jesus

  • @dianestephenson7639
    @dianestephenson7639 3 месяца назад +43

    , am in the Asheville àrea if it wasn't for people like you doing what you did ,,so many people would be among the ones who may be left behind to have bad outcomes I'm sure your friends ate thankful for you just as I am thankful to my family friends & community I'm older live alone & on oxygen ,,,so very greatful for allllll the great people we have in this world 😊,,relieved to see a video from yall now I know yall are safe to ❤

    • @InSahnity
      @InSahnity 3 месяца назад +3

      There are so many Americans that are praying for those of you affected in all states, trying to volunteer donate and help how they can and we are OUTRAGED the military is refusing to help, our clown administration won't help and now the $750 'relief' fund just like Maui. Sick! We are on our own. Please tell your neighbors we are all wil you!

    • @Lvps
      @Lvps 3 месяца назад

      @@InSahnity The military and FEMA are NOT refusing to help. Whoever is leading you folks to believe that is dead wrong. Who do you think is flying the majority of those helicopters and bringing in water, fuel, man-power, critical repairs to infrastructure, restoration of services? There are entire caravans of trucks and flatbeds loaded with goods, supplies, machinery. CARAVANS! Led by vehicles with flashing lights, flashing lights on every vehicle, I have seen them in videos and probably so have you. They are getting there as fast as they can under difficult situations where interstates and bridges have been washed out and through-transportation is very difficult if not often impossible. Good grief. The malevolence of people spreading these rumors about our government not helping in this disaster is monstrous. This is not a Katrina situation where aid could be more concentrated over a finite area. This is a catastrophe spread over out a large area, many different states, a lot of it practically inaccessible by land now except by foot. This is one disaster that will take time and some patience overall, once the critical areas have been tended to and infrastructure and transportation has been restored.
      The major blessing of all of this is that the area is peopled with the strongest of people, Appalachia’s people, who know how to take care of themselves and look out for others, who are resilient and the ultimate survivors. I know all about the strong people of Appalachia. My family’s history (on both sides) in the mountains of Virginia, then North Carolina and Tennessee, and ultimately the hills of Kentucky goes back to the mid-1600’s. My heritage is as Scottish, Scotch-Irish, and Cherokee as it comes, and as my Granny used to say of her ten kids, “I didn’t raise no limbers.” My very souls is in these mountains and I know my family and mountain folk: Strong, hard-working, and willing and able to deal with adversity of all kinds. We knew how to be self sufficient if necessary. Mountain folk understand how hard it can be to get around up there. Granddad was a coal miner and a circuit rider on his mule, doing it the hard but necessary way. These are the strongest folks you ever want to meet. It will be slow, my family is contrary and slow as molasses in January, but they will make it all come right again.

  • @patriciacerwin6266
    @patriciacerwin6266 3 месяца назад +9

    Everyone should have friends like you two. Sending prayers.

  • @Vereynique
    @Vereynique 3 месяца назад +25

    You did what you needed to. You are a good Friend

  • @hemplandtx
    @hemplandtx 3 месяца назад +9

    Y’all are amazing and such a blessing. I think your arrival was just as exciting as the helicopter. Very thankful your friends are well. Sad for those lost in this terrible tragedy. Be safe!!!

  • @patriotmama
    @patriotmama 3 месяца назад +5

    So thankful your friends are safe and doing well. This is what the community of "homesteaders" do. We are all in this together. We are not in this area, but got a lot of rain and wind from Helene here in South Central IL. We are supporting Samaritans Purse and some others that we know the supplies and help are getting to all that need it. You are an awesome friend Art. You and your family are what most people in this community is all about. That is one reason we chose this lifestyle. The people we have so much in common with are the most caring, sharing, loving people. We all help one another in a number of situations. This is what a Godly community does. Praying for all that have been affected by this storm. God Bless you all.

  • @maryjanelemon2531
    @maryjanelemon2531 3 месяца назад +8

    So very glad your friends are fine. Blessings to you and Grace for hiking your way through that rough terrain. What a blessing you are. ❤🙏

  • @JB-pd4ni
    @JB-pd4ni 3 месяца назад +7

    My thanks for being a good neighbor and friend, and teaching that to your children.

  • @angelreder9064
    @angelreder9064 3 месяца назад +18

    Thank you for watching our for others, may your blessings be abundant

  • @camillegonzalez6875
    @camillegonzalez6875 3 месяца назад +12

    You went over and beyond. Good friend. ❤ Great job.

  • @Charon-w6h
    @Charon-w6h 3 месяца назад +2

    Arthur ... YOU :)) and Grace :)) are the epitome jewels of humanity; and to be within your scope of love is a treasure beyond measure. 🥰

  • @sunnydayssandytoes4337
    @sunnydayssandytoes4337 3 месяца назад +38

    Art, this is what you were made for. ❤

    • @esteeb42
      @esteeb42 3 месяца назад +4

      I can see why he chose to be a nurse.😊

  • @sharonhuelsman
    @sharonhuelsman 3 месяца назад +8

    Art, you are a good man. I pray that we all have a friends like you and Grace that will come and check on us.

  • @darenferrell6656
    @darenferrell6656 3 месяца назад +3

    Even though it seemed like a wasted trip, maybe it wasn’t. That is what America is all about. That’s what brotherly love is all about. If more people in America took that kind of responsibility for their friends, family and neighbors America would be unstoppable. I found your video just by accident and I just wanted to say well. Done for doing what you did for your friends. God bless you.

  • @dawnscott3015
    @dawnscott3015 3 месяца назад +4

    Thank you for telling us the most basic items needed in this type of crisis. And thank you and Grace for serving today.

  • @joybrewer2376
    @joybrewer2376 3 месяца назад +12

    Everybody needs a friend like you!❤

  • @robinsilvers362
    @robinsilvers362 3 месяца назад +6

    People need friends like you. You are a good person.

  • @kathrynphillis7112
    @kathrynphillis7112 3 месяца назад +4

    What an amazing experience for you and your daughter! God bless you for checking on them and using your survival skills! This is what we learn and prepare for!

  • @carmens5541
    @carmens5541 3 месяца назад +24

    Many, many prayers for everyone affected 🙏🙏🙏

  • @amypatton6730
    @amypatton6730 3 месяца назад +3

    UNBELIEVABLE... AWESOME HOW PEOPLE PULL TOGETHER. GOD PLEASE BLESS THEM ALL.

  • @cardboardcrawlersrc8805
    @cardboardcrawlersrc8805 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. This was an uplifting video. So happy to see the grassroots efforts to get this community reconnected. It truly takes a village.

  • @awyomingprairiewife.8385
    @awyomingprairiewife.8385 3 месяца назад +19

    What beautiful blessings you are❤️😇❤️😇❤️😇

  • @beckycollett917
    @beckycollett917 3 месяца назад +2

    You must know the area well in order to hike through the woods and ridges! Outstanding that your friends are okay! They are fortunate to have such great friends. The American people are resilient and determined! It is so refreshing to hear and see all of the people working together to help each other survive this devastating disaster!

  • @gingerdunn6590
    @gingerdunn6590 3 месяца назад +7

    That was nice that you were able to hike in to find out if your friends were ok . Glad they were ok .
    Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟 From Ginger

  • @lauracobb564
    @lauracobb564 3 месяца назад +1

    What a friend you are! You kids are the backbone of this country...a heart for your friends...fearless in possible danger...may blessings come to you always...you deserve that..

  • @debbeck6573
    @debbeck6573 3 месяца назад +5

    Thank God there are people who care!!! You are AWSOME!

  • @RichardChonak
    @RichardChonak 3 месяца назад +2

    It's great to see folks taking care for each other this way. A breakdown of roads like this reminds me how much a contribution ham radio operators make in emergencies.

  • @bridgetcornman4495
    @bridgetcornman4495 3 месяца назад +13

    Bless you all for doing this!!

  • @JudySnyder-dv5ld
    @JudySnyder-dv5ld 3 месяца назад +2

    It's so wonderful to see people helping each other! Thank you for taking us on your journey to find friends

  • @maryvigil5109
    @maryvigil5109 3 месяца назад +9

    This is where all your survival skills and knowledge are so important! I wish you could teach a survival skills course.

  • @rottnpack
    @rottnpack 3 месяца назад +1

    Me and other AMERICANS "celebrate " the safty of your friends. What and incredible display of friendship and "goodness" you two show. We continue to pray and help rebuild our nation. Shalom

  • @barbarabeer5170
    @barbarabeer5170 3 месяца назад +118

    Also the turtle 🐢 gave me hope of the wildlife survival

    • @samjubilee6593
      @samjubilee6593 3 месяца назад +8

      Was so precious to see the turtle - it seemed chill & relaxed !

  • @jenniferrush8231
    @jenniferrush8231 3 месяца назад +2

    Man this takes my breath away and brings tears to my eyes. The love and care you and there brother showed as well as everyone else showing up for others all over. Wow! This is what is so truly beautiful about humans kind. ❤️

  • @OurSmallTownLife
    @OurSmallTownLife 3 месяца назад +5

    I'm glad your friends are safe. They are blessed to have friends like you that will do what it takes to check on them.

  • @annenaylor2340
    @annenaylor2340 3 месяца назад +1

    🩵🤍💛 You have hearts of gold! What beautiful souls you are. The selflessness you showed in risking your own lives to go check on your dear friends - this was so heartwarming to see. You exemplify “a true friend shows love at all times and is a brother who is born for times of distress.” 📖 Proverbs 17:17. Thank you for showing how treacherous the terrain is, the mudslide looking up and down the mountain - my heart sank, worried for your safety. I cannot believe the condition of the “road”, seeing how it has buckled to such a degree and in some places completely gone. Yes girl, you get that 4 wheeler!! Your sense of humor literally had me 😂😂😂 I needed to see this positive success story & truly appreciate you giving us a look from “boots on the ground” 🥾 I continue to pray for all of you down south going through all of this - my family just moved to WNC last September, so this is new for all of us, and thankfully they all have their homes still & sharing what they have with others. Much love from Illinois to you all! 🙏 🌏 Question: did your friends have power & water??

  • @rachelfrees1268
    @rachelfrees1268 3 месяца назад +4

    Bless you, Grace and all responders. Prayers from Texas.

  • @maxcoldest7196
    @maxcoldest7196 3 месяца назад +2

    GREAT JOB!! Outstanding reporting!! Thanks for the news....REAL news! May GOD grant you mercy all the daze of your lives!! from OBX NC!

    • @maxcoldest7196
      @maxcoldest7196 3 месяца назад

      Btw..we are loading trucks ( even here) for your relief!! Stay safe...stay STRONG!

  • @MelissaMalzahn
    @MelissaMalzahn 3 месяца назад +5

    There were about 50 private helicopters that have been flying in w supplies and recovering people. Glad you decided to look in on your friends. ❤❤