On April 3, 2025, a devastating tornado tore through Middleton, TN, and left unimaginable destruction in its path. My dear childhood friend—someone I have loved and admired for years—lost nearly everything in that storm. Her home was badly damaged, her property torn apart, and the life she so lovingly built was left in ruins. The attached photos do not do it justice.

While she has insurance, it will only cover about a quarter of the cost to replace her home. The road ahead is long, and the help she needs is immediate and urgent.

This is not someone who ever asks for help—but someone who is always the first to give it. She’s the kind of person who once baked a birthday cake for my mother and drove an hour one way just to deliver it, simply because she cares. That’s just who she is—kind, generous, selfless, and always pouring her heart into everything she does. I had to convince her to let me do this fundraiser for her because she said other people have it way worse than her. THAT is who my friend is.

She is a wife and loving mother to four children, one of whom still lives at home. She also cares for three of her grandchildren during the week, filling their days with warmth and love. The tornado didn’t just destroy walls and roofs—it disrupted a safe and nurturing home for them all.

She is currently in desperate need of:

Temporary shelter

A new chicken coop and fencing

Storage for salvaged belongings

Clearing fallen trees and debris

❤️ Basic essentials to start again

My hope is to raise enough funds not only to meet these immediate needs, but to help them build a new home—a safe, loving place where they can begin again and heal from this traumatic loss.

I am asking on her behalf—because if anyone deserves help right now, it’s her. Every little bit will go toward helping her and her family find stability and peace in the aftermath of this disaster. Even if you can’t donate, please share this with others who might be able to help.

Thank you so much for your kindness, your prayers, and your support.