01/09/2024
Almost to the hour, 5 years ago today. These images of Hurricane Dorian were all taken during the eye of the storm. The water wasn't in the building yet. The second half of the storm was even worse. This was life changing for most, life ending for some.
I saw the absolute best of people during this storm....things that can only be described as heroic. And I saw the absolute worst in people. Things that would make anyone despise the human race.
I never thought I would be involved in such a historic tragedy. It certainly changes you.
And then people came and saved us. Some people I knew, some I didn't. But they came and selflessly gave their time and money to help me and all of us on Abaco and Grand Bahama.
We can never repay what they did for us. It was more than just how much or what they gave, but WHEN they gave it. We were at our absolute lowest. People were leaving the island with the intent of never returning. Many never did.
It was a major gut kick that many thought we could never come back from. And because of some incredible people, I was able to come back from the gut kick. I will never forget those who helped me. Many of you don't want me to mention your names, but you know who you are. Thank you again.
