Blessings of Grace Blog Post 5

As I sit at my desk this Thursday, September 25, 2025, Day 363 since Hurricane I just watched the WRAL documentary, “Helene: What We Lost, What We Found.”

(https://youtu.be/tdgAObyDd6I?si=WxtvaqxJCOPWDkMM) I prayerfully hope you will take

the time to watch it. This documentary provided a comprehensive overview of the aftermath of

Hurricane Helene, which struck the eastern coast of the United States and western North Carolina one year prior.

The documentary underscores the magnitude of the storm’s damage, with an estimated 60 billion dollars’ worth of losses and 189,000 homes severely affected. Notably, the majority of the

recovery efforts are being undertaken by organizations, churches, and ordinary citizens.

Furthermore, the documentary emphasizes that substantial work remains to be completed,

necessitating the continued involvement of people and resources.

Having had the privilege and honor of working with individuals who have lost everything since October 5, 2024, has been profoundly transformative. The individuals whose unwavering faith and resilience have been an inspiration have gifted me with experiences beyond measure.

Furthermore, I have witnessed the remarkable spirit of service exemplified by individuals who

dedicate themselves to serving others with a genuine desire to alleviate their suffering through

selfless acts of compassion.

Grace By Example is dedicated to providing support to the residents of Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. We express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support of our initiatives, which are designed to empower individuals through volunteerism and financial contributions. Please visit www.gracebyexample.org to discover ways you can contribute to our efforts.

Galatians 6:9 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a

harvest if we do not give up.

Take care.

The Grace By Example Team