First, I would like to start by saying that I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. No one deserves to receive water damage or even worse, lose their entire home. Nature is beautiful yet can be very dangerous. My house was on a lake, yet we had so much land I never dreamed it would flood. But in March, my worst fear came true and it did. The water rose numerous feet each night and eventually crept in to our house, causing us to lose most of our belongings.

I never imagined such a horrible thing could happen to my Dad and I, but it did. Nothing pulls on your heart strings more than seeing a home you made so many memories in completely destroyed. The days after were filled with worry, sadness, and anxiety which I am sure is what you're experiencing also. We lived in fear of where we would go next and how we would manage to salvage all of the irreplaceable items that were destroyed by water.

Trust me when I say that the days ahead do get easier. Louisiana residents are super close knit and will do whatever they can to lend a hand. Even Taylor Swift is donating a million dollars towards flood relief which is truly amazing. FEMA can be very hard to deal with but as long as you don't give up they will always come through.

We were lucky enough to make it out safely with all of our animals and it breaks my heart to know that some others didn't. At the end of the day, nothing is more valuable than life. Be thankful for the family and friends that you have around you, and pray for those that lost theirs in this tragic time. I found myself asking what my Dad and I could have possibly done to deserve this and then I realized that God has a plan. Although I do not understand why this happened, I know something greater lies ahead. We all need to keep Louisiana in our thoughts as the past year has brought more destruction than hundreds before.