Still Here- A hurricane Helene survivor story

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  • @GraceCook-g1l
    @GraceCook-g1l 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    Thank you for telling Don's story. More tears. More prayers. So many perished. Hope he gets his house rebuilt.

  • @MikeGradySmith
    @MikeGradySmith วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Thank you for all of the care you put into this video. I am Don’s neighbor and we are so grateful to God for saving him. There is still a long way forward for Don and the rest of our community, but we are doing it together. I’m happy to report that we got some good news earlier this week about plans for rebuilding Don a house!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That is wonderful news! Praise the Lord!

    • @MountainManPrep
      @MountainManPrep 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +5

      Can you please PM me? I want to help this fellow Marine. I am in NC and don’t have a lot of extra but I do know that God will find a way!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @ email me- info@jeremygouge.com

  • @kd2432
    @kd2432 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +13

    I'm grateful God saved you so that you can tell your story. So many people still over 3 months have gone by since Helene, and they refuse to believe how terrible things still are. If not for neighbor helping neighbor, good hearted people and Christian organizations continuing to help I'm not sure how some that survived are still living. The freezing cold has been the worst I can remember, some people are living in tents and without the necessities to survive. As you stated all the "hazardous materials" that were spilled into the raging waters are now making people extremely sick. I'm terribly sorry about your son as a nurse what is happening with Fentanyl and other drugs breaks my heart each time I hear of another case. God bless you and hold tight to your faith He strengthens us in times like this for a reason. You are a miracle to be here today to tell your story praise God.!

  • @ugotamber
    @ugotamber วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Bless his heart. Your East Tennessee family is here for you. Please reach out if anyone has needs. I'm in Kingsport and run supplies and donations all up east tn and wnc. So much love for everyone rn. ❤️🙏🏼

  • @onetuliptree
    @onetuliptree 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    I'm glad Don is here to tell his story. I've been following channels that help supply hurricane relief camps in TN and Western NC, I hope Don can find one and they can help with survival supplies, and offer help with recovery. It's still a dire situation in the mountains and people living in tents and campers.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Thank you for sharing that. I hope Don finds the help he needs but everyone else as well. It’s 4 degrees this morning here and that’s hard

  • @1Craftyone
    @1Craftyone วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Heartbreaking. Great videographer and editing work, and expressing the emotional road leading to hope

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I appreciate your kindness and we just hope we can use our talents to get help for those that need it still

  • @DeborahFlynn-d5e
    @DeborahFlynn-d5e 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +5

    My love and prayers to all the Helene survivors. ❤❤

  • @carolkraus2422
    @carolkraus2422 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Thank God he has something he still wants for you. Hang on keep looking up and reaching to your brothers next to you.

  • @angelgardener2748
    @angelgardener2748 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Bless your sweet heart. Amazing story. Yes, as you said, a new start.

  • @deneesastafford9746
    @deneesastafford9746 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    Awesome retelling of the horrors of Helene and this precious man's testimony. Still praying for all the survivors. Thank you for continuing to get the word out. We can not let these people - our people - my people - be forgotten. Keep telling their stories Jeremy....so many more to be shared....great video!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I hope we can keep their stories alive!

  • @Lulu-222
    @Lulu-222 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I wish I could give him and everyone who helped him a hug.❤

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know they can use them right now!

  • @normp.3657
    @normp.3657 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Great video and story of survival. I live a little higher off the river and was unaware of how bad it was until the following day when we tried to leave south central and found we were locked in as all the bridges were washed away. He is right about how the community stuck together and took care of one another. They did, long before the government even bothered to acknowledge the flood.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And they still are! I’m sorry you were affected as well and hope you have what you need.

  • @proverbs3-56
    @proverbs3-56 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for his story, I pray for him and for the other people that were affected by hurricane Helene they need our prayers so desperately

  • @gregblackmon2
    @gregblackmon2 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Whoa! Excellent work J! This piece had me in tears. Bravo.

  • @randyriggs5463
    @randyriggs5463 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    God bless you sir! North Carolina is still in prayer!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! They still very much need them

  • @KarenWilliford
    @KarenWilliford วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I am so glad God spared you that day. You have been a blessing to me today. Good still has a work for you to do Don.

  • @judybausch2845
    @judybausch2845 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, Don, for sharing your story. God bless you, Sir! Thank you so your service to our military. 🙏🏻💕

  • @Canikmanic2023
    @Canikmanic2023 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    That was a great video!! Just to hear Don say “it’s a new chapter in his life” just touched me. Thank you for sharing this story. *Chris*

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Chris, thanks for watching, glad you got to see it

  • @blainewood71
    @blainewood71 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wow dude! This is an amazing story and the way you shared/produced it is exceptional. Very well done. Impressive.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Blaine, thanks for being here and for the kind words. I am just trying to do my part.

  • @pt4218
    @pt4218 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It is a miracle Sir! Thank Jesus Christ! God bless you and the wonder people who helped you. Prayers that the first man made it through. Sending love, hugs and prayers for you and your dog.

  • @winmarfbd909
    @winmarfbd909 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for sharing this story with us. ❤️🙏 from Michigan

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for watching!

  • @jaredcollins-photo
    @jaredcollins-photo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Killer job, brother!
    What a powerful story you captured and told, here! We are still here!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Means a lot sir. I hope to keep telling these

    • @jaredcollins-photo
      @jaredcollins-photo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jeremygouge Let me know if I can help in anyway! These stories need to be captured, shared, and told!

  • @fayewilson1892
    @fayewilson1892 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    😢😢 Thankful you are ok❤Prayers for you 🙏🙏

  • @mdew57
    @mdew57 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    Such a testimony
    Please post a place to donate for his rebuild

  • @gqmydreamjourney409
    @gqmydreamjourney409 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I’m so sorry you went through this 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @jandtbauer
    @jandtbauer 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    May God's hand continue to be on you! Thank you for telling your story

  • @lorilynch9460
    @lorilynch9460 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful, hard story….

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's hard to talk about but it's important we do

  • @sheilabevins
    @sheilabevins 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Still praying 🙏 for you all! Thank God he had his hand on you Don! He didn't let go! I hope your dog is doing good also! And I pray the man who tried to help you first survived!

  • @schoolsforhope
    @schoolsforhope 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for making this.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s the least I can do for those affected in my area

  • @leannelane7004
    @leannelane7004 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    God bless you!

  • @vickeypierce293
    @vickeypierce293 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    God bless you!! You are truly amazing ❤❤

  • @Str8tBaked72
    @Str8tBaked72 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    God bless you Don ❤ we love you

  • @melaniemiller4567
    @melaniemiller4567 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    😢 everyone of these vids across YT just breaks my heart for these ppl....🙏🏻

  • @RubyW7944
    @RubyW7944 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I hadn't planned on tears when I watched this video. Amazing story and I will be praying for Donald. I will be praying for some Marines to show up to lend him a hand. Ya Gotta Love Our Marines. Donald is loved.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’m sorry it’s upsetting but also grateful it resonates. Thank you

    • @RubyW7944
      @RubyW7944 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jeremygouge No need to apologize. I have cried many, many times for these folks. I give when I can. I love Marines and Donalds' story and the fact he and his dog are still alive is powerful. God saved them.

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @ I agree completely. He has a purpose for Don!

  • @sandrapridmore6346
    @sandrapridmore6346 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Only because of our wonderful Jesus. My heart is so hearing all these stories.

  • @theresahopson4001
    @theresahopson4001 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Gods not done with Don! Hope he gets his home rebuilt!

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He def is not done! He has it all.

  • @Str8tBaked72
    @Str8tBaked72 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    We want more of these story’s ❤

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I hope I can tell more for sure

  • @crazydoglady5
    @crazydoglady5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    wow.... he said the dog popped up...did the dog make it?

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +4

      He did!! And is doing well

    • @crazydoglady5
      @crazydoglady5 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@jeremygouge fantastic

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ I agree completely

  • @Str8tBaked72
    @Str8tBaked72 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    This has been an awful it’s broke my soul I feel worse for these guys then LA I feel bad but my hearts with hurricane Helene victims ❤

  • @BeenDelivered
    @BeenDelivered วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @carmenbecktel849
    @carmenbecktel849 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Is anybody helping rebuilding his house?

    • @shelbymerryweather8785
      @shelbymerryweather8785 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes there’s quite a few churches / organizations. Do you need some resources? I’m trying to update people on current resources on my channel @UpdatesfromAppalachia

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes they heard today about plans to rebuild!

  • @MikeHallman
    @MikeHallman 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    WOW

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks man. It was a heavy project but in the best way

  • @loriflarson4236
    @loriflarson4236 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    God needs Don here, obviously.

  • @allisondangelo2372
    @allisondangelo2372 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    God Bless you ❤️ a true miracle🙏🏻 I pray out that you get the relief from President Trump, and he sees that the most rural areas are devastated. I pray every day for all of you may the light shine on you🙏🏻🇺🇸❤️

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you Allison. I know that they can use all the prayers, and support we can find for them. Thank you for watching, and commenting.

  • @RUTH_BaTH_SHaL_YaHUaH
    @RUTH_BaTH_SHaL_YaHUaH 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Did tha first fellar that try'd to rescue Don's dog make it ?? .. I heard Em speak that tha fellar was hang'n on to Don's Truck but tha truck start'd move'n with tha current .. did'nt know if any'thang othar was found'out ..
    Ev'ry story I hear plays bac' like a live seen in My head.. I can literally see & hear tha waters & Folks hollar'n out to each othar, try'n to rescue , feel'n tha fears , than tha e'mense shat'r of sorrow from watch'n a prea'shus person giv'n their own be'n warsh'd a'way..
    What a Darlin tha man was to try & rescue Don & his dog , but I wandar whare He is now , if He sur'vived ..
    I A'preciate Yu share'n this Story.. con'tinue to share mor'..
    SHaLUM ~
    HaLaLUYaHUaH

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Yes to my understanding the seasonal worker also made it out ok after trying to help Donald. Thanks for checking

  • @teresaadams825
    @teresaadams825 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Did the seasonal Hispanic worker live?

    • @jeremygouge
      @jeremygouge  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      To my knowledge yes!

  • @babyMule
    @babyMule วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Let's see how President Trump is on his word

  • @lindaharsch6412
    @lindaharsch6412 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    🙏✝️🙌🔥

  • @kristie_777
    @kristie_777 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ❤✨🙏🏽

  • @lorimarie112
    @lorimarie112 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    🙏🏽❤️🇺🇸

  • @katherineking3174
    @katherineking3174 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Jesus Holy God!!!

  • @Sparkles-u7e
    @Sparkles-u7e 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    EMERGENCY help Pray to JESUS for guidance,MIRACLES,PEACE,PEACE,PEACE USA World 🌎🌍🌎

  • @keithinaz9769
    @keithinaz9769 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Shame on our government.

  • @gqmydreamjourney409
    @gqmydreamjourney409 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Absolutely heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹 you made it thank you Jesus