Giving 5 kids their "Mommy" back!!!

MISUNDERSTOOD

2008-03-26T19:08:00.000-07:00

MISUNDERSTOOD that about sums me up, today I thought I would be brought back, I mean I thought I had the votes. Now I think that some people have made me out to be some kind of evil person, well I'm hardly that. I simply want to have the chance that I and ALOT of other people think that I deserve. Votes show that people agree bring me back, so why not? I don't have a bad attitude at all that is not me, I have not hated on anyone or ratted anyone out. I don't like people pointing their finger and blaming me. I just want to prove myself.....remember I didn't quit I'm someone who WANTS to come back to be tormented.

Straight from the mouth of Sonya......I love ya girl!!! Michella....I still believe you were voted off to early and I still believe you deserve a second chance. I loved our chats and love the fact that you still encouraged me even though you were no longer there. I know that was hard for you, but that just shows what type of person you are! I'll cherish our friendship and I think us MS outcast should start working out together! We can meet in the middle!! LOL!!!

THANK YOU

2008-03-21T05:32:00.001-07:00

I FEEL AS THOUGH A GREAT BIG THANK YOU IS DUE AT THIS TIME TO EVERYONE THAT HAS SUPPORTED ME AND EVEN AFTER HAVING A HIDEOUS "X" PUT ON MY PICTURE YOU CONTINUE TO WORK TO GET ME BACK INTO THE GAME.

To my family and friends from back home, just outside of Nashville, TN I love you all and your words of encouragement continue to make me drive to improve myself. From the phone calls to emails and all the in between you are the best and keep it coming.

To my wonderful co-workers and my parents from CCCA you are awesome!!!! Their were mornings that I would be in the hallway greeting each child that came in and you ALL had something positive to say to me and ALWAYS wanted to know how I was doing.........Encouragement from out of this world........you guys are the best......I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

To my wonderful husband, thank you thank you for all of your encouragement and support you continue to COACH me. Never once through any of this have you told me that I HAD to get this weight off or that I was FAT. Even though we both know it's not healthy. I love you and blessed to have found you in my life when I did..........

To Ms. Suzie, God love you!!!!!!!!! From watching you go through your journey to getting your continued support in more ways than one I love you!!!! Please know how grateful I am to have you in my life.

To the remaining Gutbusters, I am sorry if you have bitter feelings toward me right now, but know this.......I am thankful for your support when I was on the team you helped me through workouts when I thought I couldn't go on. I am sorry that some of you think I am being a "rat" but it isn't me. "Not my style" I hope that you can see past the drama and call me sometimes. To my girl Sonya and Tina thanks for the support when needed. Sonya my dear thanks for continuing to encourage me even after being voted off.........KEEP ON ROCKING IT SONYA give it all you got!!!!

I thank God for bringing you all into my life...

Still here!

2008-03-21T05:32:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I know and I am well aware that this a game, I wanted to stay in it as many weeks as possible. I thought that it was clear that I was in this for MYSELF and my family.....out of all of the gutbusters you never once heard me say anything about picturing myself on a beach in Cancun.
Lindsey, I hate rats too and if even for a minute you think it's me you are sadly mistaken. Whoever your rat is they are still with you daily and collecting more trash talk to slam against the team, but it isn't me.
Andy, I am glad that you believe in so many true things, but if you are directing any of those comments to me then you are sadly mistaken too. I believe I was eliminated last week for a reason, whether it be to re-motivate me or jump start me then so be it, but it was for a reason. I have told the other team nothing believe me or not. I just want back in the game I need this just as much as anyone else. You guys just need to realize I feel betrayed, we all spent alot of time talking to one another after and before training and I always felt that if I had a bad week against certain people I would be safe and you both know what I mean.
Angry I'm not, hurt I AM..........Seeking revenge against my team by trash talking to the other team...NOT MY STYLE! I hope that you believe me but I can't make you.

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-20T15:55:00.000-07:00

Yep yep it is Thursday and yes I'm still here......I try not to listen to the radio so much any more but ya know I am......I am hearing alot of talk about people and things going on!!!!! all I have to say is SNAP!!!!!
Bring back bring back oh bring back our Shellbean to us!!!
Bring back oh bring back oh bring back our Shellbean to us!!!
PLEASE

I'm on a mission to get it done........I want to kick butt!!!!!!!!
But in order for that to happen you got to bring back the SHELLBEAN!!!!!

By the way my new nickname is the PISSED OFF SHELLBEAN!!!!!!

Caution: Watch your head cause the pounds are still dropping here!!!

KEEP VOTING

Peace out!!!! C-YA

COMMENT

2008-03-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

Amanda, I said from day one if you read my blog that this was something I was doing for myself and MY CHILDREN, one of which you got to meet the day before I was voted off. I am pissed off and feel cheated and betrayed. I hope you can understand my feelings? I'M PISSED AND I PROMISE I WILL GET UR DONE !!!!

Threat? Me a THREAT??

2008-03-19T17:06:00.000-07:00

Wth, today I was eliminated and it was hard. I'm pissed, I mean I am pissed off. Excuse my language but I have never been so shocked and stabbed in the back. Then you want to say I am a threat? I am not done here by no means, I want to be brought back to finish what I started.......CRAP Odessa I am going to borrow you key word tonight and let off a little steam.
I want to be back now and if it means being on the other team then so be it!! I want it bad. I am sorry to everyone that has supported me thus far I feel like I have let people down that voted for me and I'm sorry for that. My most dreaded task today was having to face my 14 year old son and tell him that mom had given her best and still was eliminated. His words to me, "mom I'm still proud of you." He came to workout with me last night and stayed right by my side and encouraged me all the way. Therefore my journey is not over it has only begun remaining GUTBUSTERS!! You have not seen the last of me
I want to send a shout out to my friends, family, and co-workers.......go to the forum page and vote me back in, bring Shellbean back into the game. Thanks again for all the support and I love you all.

THE SHELLBEAN WILL RISE AGAIN!!!! IT AIN'T OVER TIL THE FAT LADY SINGS AND FROM WHERE I SEE IT THERE WON'T BE ANY FAT LADY AROUND TO SING............

THANKS KENNEDY THOSE WHERE THE FIRST CLEAN WORDS THAT CAME TO MIND WHEN ASKED ABOUT COMING BACK AND IF I WOULD KEEP UP THE WORK.............

Day before the big one!

2008-03-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

I am nervous as usual and uncertain, I just hope that no matter what happens tomorrow my team knows I am NOT ready to go home. Intense workout this morning and I'm sure that Kelly will stick it to us again tonight!!! Pray for me!!!

Intense

2008-03-17T18:54:00.000-07:00

This morning was a very intense workout, I puked for the first time so I know that means something right? I was pleasantly suprised to see a comment left from someone from Nashville, yep yep my old stomping ground. I miss home....even though I live here now my HOME will always be in Fairview, TN. It makes me feel good that people back home are following me, inspiring people, not me.....I'm just plain old country girl Shella......nothing special about me. I am struggling a bit though, my abs are still aching from that dang ball on Saturday and then of course I decided I needed one for home, WTH was I thinking......So I jumped on the ball and started torturing myself again....sick isn't it????
I know that I will have to step up my workouts and increase them to 3 or 4 a day in order to kick my weight loss back up, please pray for me. I have pushed myself alot lately when in doubt I just kick myself. Thanks to Lindsey for the encouragement today I needed and you had perfect timing.

GUTBUSTERS RULE!!!

Thank you Pat and Val for the comment and support it means more than I can say to look on my blog and see people following me and encouraging me....God Bless You All!

Harbor

2008-03-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

Today was a very intense workout, 2 hours of cardio. I was introduced to the ball and it was fun and boy oh boy can tell that it is working. My abdominal area is tight so I bought me a ball for home and I will continue to use it at home to get the stomach area as much help as I can. I got on the scale this afternoon and I am depressed but I guess we shall see what happens between now and weigh in time.

Thanks Kelly

2008-03-14T07:42:00.000-07:00

Well guys I just wanted to start out today by saying that yesterday's blog was not meant to be a angry sounding blog but I just wanted to let everyone know the vibe I felt yesterday morning. Today Kelly must have sensed something and talked to the team and I feel much better, so apparently I am not the only one feeling this way. I just want everyone to realize that each of our heads will at one time be on the chopping block and it may be us next time, so we need to continue to supportive to one another. I miss Gregg and the funny moments and encouragement he gave me. This in turn does not mean I am not happy Andy is still here, it just means I wish they both were still here. Andy is a sweetheart and I would be missing her the same as I do Gregg if she were gone! Let's stay strong, encourage, strengthen, and cheer for each other as a TEAM!!!!

Monkey Monday on Friday what a great accidental creation on a name for our workout today.......intense intense intense!!!!!!

Fresh week, fresh start, let's git r dun

2008-03-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

Well it has been spring break all this week and that means having all of the kids home with me to cook for. This means cooking anything from chicken nuggets to pizza and chips galore. You know I never really thought hotdogs were that great but today when my son had him one on a warm bun I sensed my mouth watering.....don't even get me started on the chips he had with that and the soda. I resisted all these things but boy was it tempting. It all comes down to how bad you want it, and I want it now more than ever.
Well, here goes my moment on the soap box, I have been quiet from day one and pretty much kept to myself but this week has been hard on alot of us not just physically but emotionally too. Keep in mind this could be my hormones "Aunt Flo" but some of the things circulating around are really getting under my skin. Gutbusters are a team and we knew from the moment we signed up for this competition that we would come to a point in the game where we would have to vote off our FRIENDS, but that is all in the game. I would hope that would mean we could all be adult enough to still encourage and get along with the remaining team mates until the end. Some things I heard today leads me to think otherwise. Come on Gutbusters we have gotten this far together let's keep being a team and encourage one another all the way........we are all winners here!!!!!!

Weigh in sucked!!!

2008-03-12T07:38:00.000-07:00

I hated today, I did not like having to choose one person to leave between 2 very special friends. I want Andy and Greg to know that I love them both and that I just picked..........I hope that this does not cause any type of friction between team members because our closeness is what has gotten us this far.....I'm sorry. On another note I did lose 4.5 pounds and I am okay with that considering what is going on with my FEMALE body right now.....

"You are soooo gonna kick my butt!"

2008-03-11T07:55:00.001-07:00

The famous last words of Shellbean to the Barbie doll who does step aerobics with us.......Does she run on energizer batteries or what? She never stops she just keeps going and going.........I thought at one time if I brought some duct tape I could tape her in place long enough to catch up with her.....hahaha just kidding we love you Michelle and you just give it to us like me need it.....I am scared tomorrow about weigh in I have issues this week with my body that God only inflicted on women if you know what I mean ;) wish me luck......it is 3.5 miles tonight....You can do it!!!!!! pray that my guardian angel stops by tonight and lifts me to the finish line of my walk.......GUTBUSTERS RULE!

"You are soooo gonna kick my butt!"

2008-03-11T07:55:00.000-07:00

Step aerobics were awful only because they kicked my butt, but that is what I needed.

Monday Night

2008-03-10T20:34:00.000-07:00

So yes I did waaalk 3 miles tonight and how suprised I was that I really had no problem maybe alittle cramp in the side but other than that I was fine and proud of myself, I have had tuna today and a salad, I hope weigh in goes well.......pray for me!!!!

"It's monday again"

2008-03-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

Okay so I must remind myself that spell check is an important feature that must be used.................Well this morning was rough in a sense of having to run around the parking lot and then go up and down a hill repeatedly right by 385s and not to mention the fear that one of those cars were going to come off the road and hit the gutbusters....haha just kidding. After the outside field trip we came back ina dn did some weights etc.......squating and ups and downs.....ugh!!!! I am going to go walk later I am aiming for 3 miles today we will see how it goes.......I am already dreading weigh in on Wednesday......

It's Saturday again!!!!

2008-03-08T06:41:00.000-08:00

Late workout today, we have over 5 inches of snow here in Hernando? I don't do snow traveling, I am sure that Sonya has more here way and she doesn't do the snow driving either. I know we hope for the best and will see when Oh Captain my Captain makes the call for a late workout......Stay warm and hello everyone, notice I have the 3rd highgest votes this week keep voting I promise I will not let you down.......

Stairs

2008-03-07T20:34:00.000-08:00

Late evening workout and the stairs where the object, I hate the stairs I really hate them. I can not stress how much I hate them. Snow fall was beautiful, did I mention I hate the stairs? I enjoyed finally getting the snow but did not like missing the gym. Did I mention I hate the stairs? More later, remmeber I hate the stairs.

"amputation could be an option?"

2008-03-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

Okay on the air in 90 seconds, that was the call I got this morning so I quickly ran down to my daughter's room and let them do an on the air shout out!!!! they were soooo happy...workout this morning was another one of Kelly's specialties, we soooo did an intense workout. i mean sometimes I totally surprise myself and push myself harder than I think I can go. I am so proud of myself for still being around and giving it my best!!!! Shout outs to my GUTBUSTERS my husband is now going to time my stair routine I'm sure he can handle the Drill Sergeant approach he has thus far.......Anyone reading this blog please give my husband Jeff a BIG shout out and thanks for doing all his does each morning so that I can participate in the wonderful gift I have been given....I love you Sweetheart!!!

BLISTERS

2008-03-06T19:00:00.000-08:00

Can everyone reading this right now say "GO AWAY BLISTERS" My word my feet are killing me and I toughed it out again on the the treadmill praise GOD! Kelly brought me some moleskin to put on them and it worked for aaaaaaaaaa minute!!!! Quick shout out to my family for supporting me by email and phone calls THANK YOU.... all my other friends thank you thank you thank you....your comments and votes mean everything to me, Heather I don't think I will be able to do the bikini unless Jeff allows me to get some lypo and a tuck here and there. When hunting season rolls back around I could be able to get away with it haha and you know what I mean by that. My students at work are awesome they all yelled and clapped and cheered for me when I told them how much I had lost.........signing off for now going to bed.....Goodnight and God Bless you all......keep the comments coming........Andy, Amanda, Tina, Greg, Sonya, Kim, Gene, and Lindsey you rock....Gutbusters "Can't touch this"

StEpS

2008-03-06T06:25:00.000-08:00

Geez what was going on this morning? My blisters were okay dealt with it and did the aerobics and then some. I am so darn unco-ordinated it is sad, does this go with old age? Overall good work out I am ready to step up the diet and make needed changes to give better numbers at weigh in...................Gutbusters

Rough night for me

2008-03-05T18:55:00.000-08:00

The blisters are making my life hard right now. I did 1 1/2 miles on the treadmill and had to stop and do the bike for 5 miles. I did work on the arms some tonight, my feet are killing me and I am dreading tomorrow's workout because of my feet. Well gotta cut this one short cause I have only averaged 3-4 hours sleep for the past few nights and it is catching up on me. See Sonya lives in Senatobia and I live in Hernando so 3:30 comes early for us!!!!!! GO GUTBUSTERS!!!!!!

"OUCH"

2008-03-05T09:24:00.000-08:00

Well after last night's visist from Kelly I have a blister on both feet, on the bottom that is.....this is what incline does for you when your socks are not tight fitting........they hurt but we made it through this mornings workout okay. T-Bone was there filming out crazy group oh what fun it was.....weigh in was nerve racking but I lost7 POUNDS YES YES YES!!!

G.I. Jane surprises us!!!!!

2008-03-04T19:20:00.000-08:00

So this evening Greg and I are on the treadmill minding our own business when all of the sudden we spot Kelly in the parking lot, what a surprise. Kelly came straight over to us and decided that Greg and I needed to kick up the workout a bit......yeah!!! With a smile on her face and granola in one hand and patting our backs with the other she shifts the incline to 8. Oh and I did not mention that the sun was setting in the front window of the gym? Greg and I smiled and the GIGGLED with delight.....sounds great huh? I did over 3 miles tonight wish me luck in the morning with weigh in pray for me please. I feel good about tomorrow......GUTBUSTERS RULE

Stairway to Heaven

2008-03-04T09:24:00.000-08:00

Nope not ain't no such thing. This mornings workout was a little tiring haha step aerobics, oh my goodness. So at one point I'm thinking my legs are going to disconnect from my body or better yet my feet are just gonna take off and leave the rest of my body who knows.......Overall I felt like I accomplished something and sweated like the dickins.......Gutbusters rule!!!!

Just another MaNiC Monday

2008-03-03T13:05:00.000-08:00

Today was a great workout but it did feel a little better, I mean I could walk today after doing the lunges.....yeah,,,,,,,I already have butterflies in my belly because you know Wednesday is the day..............gotta go for now....thanks for the support everyone....Especially my mom and Aunt B

"Incline hill"

2008-03-01T11:32:00.000-08:00

Help my knee feels like it is going to fall forward and I will roll into the river.....thankfully I did not.....today was intense and I pushed myself alot. I finished everything maybe not the first one to cross the finish line but I did finish. It feels good burn baby burn........the sunrise was excellent....thanks Kelly.......

"Tonight's the night"

2008-02-29T18:12:00.000-08:00

We all worked out hard tonight for about and hour and a half. Work today was tough they had choc. cake and it smelled so fresh but I resisted, I'm telling you that a teachers job is not easy when dieting. Monday they had pizza and doughnuts covered in icing and then Wednesday they had Honey Baked Ham........I resisted everything!!!!!!!Keep the prayers coming please I need them.......I took my kids to Sonic and YEP I resisted that too!!!!!! Yahooooo!!!! I really want the weight off......GO GUTBUSTERS!!!!

Can you say stations ugh!!

2008-02-29T10:08:00.000-08:00

THis morning was a great workout we were all pushed to the max and I know that I pushed my body as hard as I could. Treadmill is getting better and I am finally getting the hang of the other thinga ma gig..........hehehehe
I done some more running on the treadmill before starting workout!!! Our trainers ROCK!!!!

"A new running partner"

2008-02-28T18:57:00.001-08:00

That is right myself and Happy hands Greg rocked the treadmill.....we ran like our pants were on fire tonight........ It sure does help when you got a budd encouraging you right beside you.......Great workout tonight and tomorrow will rock I'm sure.........GUTBUSTERS ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!

"Rise and shine"

2008-02-28T12:25:00.000-08:00

Someone please tell me why today was the hardest to get out of bed? I'm soooo sleepy but up I go and once I'm there my team is quick to get it going. Today we did stations-10 and man that was tough but we did it encouraging each other all the way after all that is what a team is. We stick together and encourage one another all along the way......Andy don't sweat it................we love ya!!!!!!

"Yeah I made it"

2008-02-27T20:00:00.000-08:00

This afternoon's workout was good about an hour and a half. I'm still glowing from losing 7 pounds in 4 days..........I am very happy to see my comments increasing I need all of the encouragement I can get....God bless you all and thank you.....who you gonna call?????? GUTBUSTERS

"First WeIgH in "

2008-02-27T07:15:00.000-08:00

I'm so nervous and I don't know how I did . Can you say scared? I woke up this morning and I was so overwhelmed with anxiety......After a good earlier that usual workout we left like a convoy going to the radio station together. Upon arrival the 2 teams were divided in the lobby one side yellow and the other blue. It seems the game is on now and we all are eager to defend our awesome trainers......Kelly rocks!!!!! Oh Captain, my Captain is the bomb. Thank you both for being so encouraging no matter how slow Shellbean seems to be moving at the time ;)...............Go GUTBUSTERS we ROCK!!!!

As Kelly says..........."I like it"

"I am feeling the burn now!"

2008-02-26T15:31:00.000-08:00

Hey guys today was great yes, I felt it all and I still am....but at least I know that I am getting a good workout. I have had some yogurt and fiber one cereal today and a very plan chicken breast for lunch with vegies!!!!! I have watered myself to death and I continue to be thankful that the bathroom is right across the hall from my classroom.....Please pray for me tomorrow is another big day for us all!!! GUTBUSTERS are doing awesome. Our team is doing so well--------

"Let's RoLl with it!!"

2008-02-25T19:56:00.000-08:00

Rolling huh? That is what I had to do to get out of my vehicle after tonight's workout!!!! HaHa just kidding I am so sore but loving every given opportunity to workout!!! Brian and Kelly you rock, that you for all of the encouragement that you give us all!!! GUTBUSTERS you guys were awesome today and I love how we encourage each other. I had a protein shake this morning an apple for snack and a plain chicken breast for lunch. I have finally consumed enough water to be called a fish. Alrighty then guys gotta get back up and doing it again in a few hours........pray pray for me.....
God Bless you all

"Let me hear you say OUCH!!!!!"

2008-02-25T12:53:00.000-08:00

Burn baby burn.....yep that was the song playing as I moved parts of my body that had been asleep for years..........I really was surprised at how well things went this morning. Yes I wanted to cry, yes I asked myself what was I thinking but forward I moved on. I will continue to move on as long as I'm given......How awesome this opportunity is for me... I regained feeling in my legs about 11:30 today I texted all the Gutbusters this morning and asked if I was the only one whose legs felt like spaghetti. Happy hands Greg was the only to respond to me, thanks Greg :)..... I am not alone in the road to success we all want it, who wants it most? I DO!!!! I have stayed on track great and I have downed over half of my required water......yes I may turn into a fish before I'm done

"Got to get to church on time"

2008-02-24T05:25:00.000-08:00

Good morning and God Bless you all!!!!
Today is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it, and pray extra hard to survive all training---hahahaha. Nope I didn't sleep well last night the anxiety of what will come on day one and that first weigh in is weighing heavily on me. But Brian has promised in not so many words that I will be sleeping like a baby in between training!!! I think that is good?
My determination is as strong as it ever has been now to fully succeed at this and I WILL see it through!!!! I want this sooo BADD!!! I hope that everyone has a blessed day and tomorrow it begins.
Shall we call tomorrow dooms day, "I will survive" that is my new theme song!!!! Peace out-Shellbean

"EnCoUnTeR with the Trainers"

2008-02-23T18:33:00.000-08:00

CrAzzzzY!!!! Today was the first time that we all got together to meet the Trainers, has anyone mentioned the first time when seen the Trainers at the radio station on Wednesday????? Oh my talk about crack your face if you smile, they did not so much as speak or smile. So, today was a totally scary moment, I mean really. Kelly and Brian turn out to be human and not robotic and they can smile too!!!
Seriously though they we so cool and just to the point no BUTTS about it. Training will be hard and intense... just what the doctor ordered. We did our measurements and my boobs measured the same as my belly.....hope you all don't mind the brutal honesty but that is what I am here for. My journal page will be blunt and I will hold nothing back from you all, I want this to be rewarding and beneficial for me and I just feel that I need to get it off my chest (so to speak).
We all met for about 2 hours and did alot of planning and talked about food and how bad some things are.... I'm so excited I jumped on the treadmill for 16 minutes and burned over 100 calories while there, that felt great...... "I can do all things through Christ who strengthened me."-Peace and God Bless to all!!!!!!

"Where's Fairview?"

2008-02-22T07:13:00.000-08:00

Sorry got a little carried away on the tornado story, Fairview is between Dickson, Tn and Nashville, Tn. ........ My weight has always been an issue and I know by now at the young age of 36 that it will ALWAYS be. I am the sympathetic teacher who can relate with the child that is ridiculed for their flaws. I was told a many times I would never find someone special to spend my life with because I was fat. I am glad that I did not dwell of those depressing thoughts, I wouldn't be where I am now. My mother Lord love her would have to make alot of my clothes for me to wear and the other children knew that they were not store bought clothes but I thought they were awesome cause mom made them!!!!

So, tell me how many women in our groups do you think have heard the expression, "Oh BUT you have such a pretty face." Do you know what that really means? It means "Michella" don't worry about a boyfriend dear they will see past the blubber and see only your inner beauty and your face...........Man, when I am done with the biggest loser I will be ready for a Class Reunion..............now that is what I am talking about!!!!

"wHeRe I cOmE fRoM"

2008-02-21T06:56:00.000-08:00

CrAzY...........yep yep that would me in a nut shell. I must say that I have not been able to sleep since I got the phone call/email that I had been picked to do the "Biggest Loser" ....... Man I thought that getting up at 5 am for training was going to be hard, but instead I find sleeping until training to be harder........
I am a young 36 year old from FAIRVIEW, Tn yes it is true I am a born VOLUNTEER, I met my husband in 2002 in Tunica at Roxy's can you believe this? I never thought that I would move out of state for anyone but the "Love Bug" bit me and here I am. As a child I grew up in a house my dad built and I was surrounded by onlyfamily.....sadly February 6 my cousin lost her home and my Grandmother lost hers as well. The tornado took a path down the road I grew up on and damaged each of my family members homes and took two. My husband Jeff and I with help from our church Heartland Hands and donations from my school Cross Creek loaded down our truck and made the drive to deliver what we could to help. Jeff and I spent our time walking from house to rubble and visting my family. I can not begin to tell you the tears I shed, hardest was seeing the house I grew up in, that my dad built.......just gone forever...........