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I have been quiet for the past week or so because our community has been devastated by Helena. I live 300 miles from the coast; however, the left eyewall destroyed homes, businesses, and lives in many counties in GA and SC. This is the worst storm damage the Central Savannah River Area (GA/SC state lines) has ever had!

Over 40 trees were downed by the storm on our acre-and-a-half lot. Praise God, not one tree hit our house! Many other friends and family are trying desperately to remove trees from their homes and tarp the roofs if possible. Most trees that were uprooted were very large, tall trees that required cranes to remove them.

It took us 4 days to get power back; however, we are unique. Many friends who live near me are being told it will be up to 5 weeks until their power is restored. Most power poles were snapped in half by over 12 tornados and 100 mph hurricane winds. The hurricane was a category 1, transitioning into a tropical storm over our communities.

The trees have finally been cleared enough that we can drive into town safely, and stores are starting to sell supplies again.

I finally got internet this morning, and I noticed my cell service has more than one bar now!

Please lift up our community in prayer. We have witnessed so many near-misses through this tragic event that God intervened and caused people to move to a new location for their protection. Why it had to happen, I do not understand, but I do know that God's Spirit is with us in times of morning, pain, and suffering. He loves us and has a purpose for all of this that I will probably never understand on this side of eternity.

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My Facebook Reel About Augusta Area Storm Damage

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What We Ate As Our Freezer Thawed

I was thankful that I had recently made several freezer meals from the leftovers of recent recipe posts on my site. As they thawed, I could reheat them on the gas stove in a pan. The comfort of a home-cooked meal in the wake of tragedy was so nice.

I had leftover Terimisue, but I have not written the post yet, so keep an eye out for that one, hopefully soon!

Here are the frozen soups:

Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals. I used thick noodles so they thawed well.
​Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup​

Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

If you want to serve thick Texas-style red chili, then you need to make the Best Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. It’s one of my reader’s favorite recipes on Intentional Hospitality. They have tested it, and declare it’s the best copycat Texas Roadhouse Chile you can make at home, hands down! I served this chili over tortilla chips and topped it with cheese for an easy meal. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe​

Southern Beer Chili

A southern classic beer chili recipe made with beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones. In Southern tradition, this chili has a unique twist. It’s made with grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, classic chili seasonings, white corn, black-eyed peas, and Calamity Jane beer from PGA Georgia Selection. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Southern Beer Chili​