[Windflier]

...the total money collected was phenomenal. But also someone donated a newly renovated house and the community has furnished it. Someone gave 7cu ft freezer completely filled with food.

This not all these communities have done. They did this same thing for another family in Gallipolis who also lost their home to fire the next night. Do I live in a great place or what?

God bless these TRUE Americans. You're so blessed to live in a place where the real spirit of our people still lives strong.

I'm sitting here listening to the Top 40 Country hits right now, and it's a poignant soundtrack to your post.

Lord, I miss the country!

[WVNan]

Hi Cowboy. Sorry I'm long getting back to my own thread. It's Sunday, my busy day.

Yes, I know what you mean about the country. After spending so many years in different cities, Miami, Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Richmond, Montgomery, Jackson, etc., I was overjoyed to move to this community 20 years ago. Belonging to a rural community is the best possible way of living in America.

Noah Smith made a great speech didn't he. I was so moved by his message to the young people. And then he hugged every one of them on both teams. I have had so many people call and say, "What can I do to help the family?" In the midst of all the tragedy and snow storms, we are hanging together. God bless these communities.