The debris from Helene is still in our fields as it has been too wet to bring in heavy equipment to move it out. Our tractors have not yet been successfully repaired from the flood damage. Our irrigation system still must be rebuilt. We do not want to incorporate Helene mud into our gardens and plan to remove it. So much yet to do here and everywhere in our joint recovery. Robert is spending some time almost daily removing bits and pieces where he can in hopes of making the job easier and quicker for the heavy equipment operators. Drip irrigation tape and great lengths of fabric are twisted into what upon first look appear to be wires or cables.
Then, on December 8 Robert found this golden Christmas tree ornament stuck in a tree in the field! It is as if it were hung there by the Hand of God. His way of telling us that He is in control and all will be okay. Once a part of someone’s life, this perfect, fragile ornament was carried away in the raging waters and miraculously deposited on a branch in a tree in our field. Now it is hanging on our Christmas “memory tree” with a tag noting the date of September 27, 2024.
Helene took and Helene gave. Things taken for granted are now viewed from a different perspective. The community near and far has come together to offer comfort and render aid to complete strangers who become friends. I heard that only point .5% of people ever experience a map changing Geological Event such as Helene. WNC has experienced this and WNC will survive.
Wishing you tidings of peace and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Cane Creek Asparagus & Company CSA 