VALDOSTA, GEORGIA – “Mom, I don’t think I’m going to make it.” Those were words no mother ever wants to hear, and they chilled Belinda Cribb to the bone as she heard them from her son over the phone.
Unfortunately, stories like this continue to pour in from hurricane-devastated North Carolina even now, and not all of them have such a good ending. That’s why our team is there on the ground searching out those in need to offer a helping hand.
In the video above, Belinda shares her terrifying experience with Hurricane Helene, which struck as a Category 4 storm in late September near her home of Valdosta, Georgia.
Thankfully, Belinda’s fears were unfounded. Though their home was surrounded by fallen trees, her son was thankfully unharmed. By God’s grace, Belinda was reunited with him the next morning.
But after returning home, Belinda faced the immense damage unleashed by the storm. “The last three days, I’ve cried all the way from where I’m coming from to here. I’ve cried all the way,” said the long-time Valdosta resident. “Because seeing what people are going through is just immense.”
Hope After Helene Through Your Kindness
But friends like you didn’t let Belinda suffer alone. You sent an Operation Blessing disaster relief team to her home, and they got to work tarping her roof and providing prayer and support. “You can’t put it into words when you’re going through this,” Belinda said through tears. “And, you know, all these nice boys come up to you and shake your hand.”
Thank you for providing tangible help and hope for survivors of Hurricane Helene. There are still countless families who need help, especially in North Carolina! Visit https://www.ob.org/disaster-relief/ to send aid to disaster victims today.
