If you’ve ever driven through McCaysville, Georgia, chances are you’ve passed my Granny Donna’s store. And if you’ve ever stopped in, you’ve probably met her!!!

What many people may not realize is that this little store is SO much more than just a business to her. It’s her life’s work, her retirement, her pride and joy, and a place she has poured her heart into for years!!!

If you drive through town on just about any given day between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., you’ll find her there. Not because she has to be, but because she genuinely loves what she does. That store is her happy place!!! It’s where she’s spent countless hours working, visiting with customers, arranging flowers, and building something she can call her own.

Unfortunately, the recent devastating flooding in McCaysville and Copperhill has completely turned her world upside down…

The floodwaters swept through her store, destroying nearly EVERYTHING she has worked so hard for. What was once a place filled with flowers, merchandise, and years of memories has now been stripped down to almost nothing. The flooring, walls, inventory, and so much more have had to be torn out and thrown away. She is essentially having to start completely over…

And that’s the part that breaks my heart the most.

At a time in her life when she should be able to slow down and enjoy everything she’s worked for, she’s instead facing the overwhelming task of rebuilding it all.

This isn’t just about losing merchandise or repairing a building. It’s about watching someone you love lose something that means the absolute world to them. Something they’ve dedicated so much of their life to creating.

But if there’s one thing I know about my Granny, it’s that she’s not one to give up easily!!!

Over the past few days, we have witnessed an incredible outpouring of love from our community. Friends, family, neighboring businesses, churches, and even complete strangers have shown up to help us begin the cleanup. We have been brought to tears more than once by the kindness of people willing to lend a hand!!! It truly has been such a blessing in the middle of something so heartbreaking.

And I also want to acknowledge that my Granny is far from the only person facing this heartbreak. So many other small businesses throughout Copperhill and McCaysville have been devastated by this flood. Behind every one of those storefronts is a family, a dream, and years of hard work. My heart hurts for every single business owner who is having to pick up the pieces right now.

I truly hope and pray that EVERY one of them finds a way to rebuild and reopen!!! I can’t imagine driving through Copperhill one day and no longer seeing the hometown businesses that have been staples of this community for generations. Those little shops and the people behind them are what make these towns so special… and I would absolutely hate to see this flood take that away from us.

While we are beyond grateful for the help we’ve received, the reality is that the road to reopening is going to be long, and the financial burden of starting over is tremendous.

That’s why I’ve decided to start this GoFundMe for my Granny…

Every donation will go toward helping her rebuild her store, replace what was lost, and hopefully get her back to doing what she loves most!!! No amount is too small, and if you’re unable to give, sharing this fundraiser and keeping her in your prayers would mean just as much.

My biggest hope is that we can take some of this weight off her shoulders. She’s spent so many years showing up, working hard, and pouring herself into this little business. Now, I would love nothing more than to see our community come together and help her get back on her feet!!!

Because to everyone else, it may just be a little flower shop in a small mountain town… but to my Granny, it’s EVERYTHING.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for every prayer, every donation, every share, and every person who has already shown up for her!!! We will never forget the kindness we’ve been shown.

With love and gratitude,

Grans girl, Scout!