During the midst of the C*********s outbreak, it seems like events such as the tornado hitting West and Middle Tennessee on March 2nd and March 3rd aren’t being reported as much. But it’s certainly something that should be featured on more people’s social media feeds.
Several homes collapsed, both new and established businesses were destroyed (including mom-and-pop shops), over two dozen people died, and over 50,000 people are left without power. Hearing about natural disasters like these, no matter how big or small, makes my heart ache for the victims and those indirectly affected.
Rest assured that with tragedies like these, there is still good in the world. Communities come together near and far to assist those who are suffering, and it’s the most beautiful thing we could ever witness.
Even three-year-old Dax, along with Grandma Susan Dyer, joined hands to help the Prosperity Point neighborhood in Baxter, Tennessee on March 6th.
Dax got creative and decided to help in a way he knew he could: by riding his tricycle! But he didn’t just get to pedaling; he also made sure to place some of his tools in the little basket on the back of his trike.
“He wanted to take his tools and ride his [tricycle],” Susan Dyer explained. “He put his safety goggles on because that’s what you do when you use your tools. And we rode down to the neighborhood to see what we can help with.”
At first, Dyer wasn’t sure why the toddler came up with the idea. Then when she asked him, his explanation warmed her heart.
“He told me ‘he had to come work to help his neighbors with their broken houses’ because ‘that’s what God wants us to do. Everyone has absolutely loved it.”
Dax is such a sweet kid!
Although the Prosperity Point neighborhood is in ruins, both Dyer, her grandson, and several other volunteers are uniting as one to help one another in any way they can.
“It’s been beautiful to watch how the community has rallied around each other,” Dyer said. “It’s beautiful in all the tragedy.”
If you’re interested in helping the Tennessee victims but are unable to make a trip down there in person, donations are always appreciated.
Several non-profits are currently collecting funds, including the American Red Cross and the Community Foundation. Someone even started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money.
Click here for other ideas on how to help the Tennessee victims.
