You are at a very good age to weather any storm in life. That's a blessing. When I was a kid, we didn't even have a fan. We just suffered through it. I'm sure now you can relate. With the threat of an EMP attack, plan now what you must do to survive.

Its a blessing no one was hurt. Been through tornadoes and hurricanes but had never heard of a Derecho. I can not believe the power of those storms. My neighbor and his brother left last week from GA to go help their family that still live in Iowa. No injuries, but like yourselves, lots of damage. Praying your power gets back on soon and that your family gets everything sorted quickly.

@iowagreatgrammie1079

3 жыл бұрын

we hadn't heard of derecho here in Iowa either til Aug 10th

Been praying for you all since I heard the storm was headed your way! I continue to lift you all up!👩‍🦳🙏

Here in Arkansas back in april we had straight line winds that absolutely destroyed the powerlines. Being without power for a week was definitely a struggle. They kept telling us we would get it back so we didnt panic buy a generator and looking back at the amount of food we had to replace... we should have just bit it and bought one. Hundreds of dollars of food. Thankfully it was cooler outside and not mid summer. However having my babies wake up telling me they were cold was something else. It was definitely eye opening to not have electricity. Taking for granted being able to see when you walk through the house at night. Fans. Hot water. Being able to cook. Even local stores had to throw out food. Its crazy how much electricity impacts your life.

I was a surprised to see your first pile of “sticks” but when you said SECOND PILE my mouth , my mouth fell open ! Thanking God all your family and friends came thru safe and unhurt.

Our prayers are with you and your family as well as all the others affected by the storm. Glad no one was injured.

Here in Alabama we are no strangers to power outages or storm damage. We've been without power for 14 days in absolute deadly cold with ice being the culprit and just as many days during sweltering heat due to tornadoes. It's then that you can find the strength to recover and help others recover. Hope you get power soon and recovery won't last too long! Thanks for sharing your story with us!! S🌽⭐and J🌽🌽🤙🤙👋👋✝️✝️✝️❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@mississippiwoman5363

3 жыл бұрын

Ice Storm of 94' .... Our son was 4 months old and over a week without power. We had gas heat but most of our families didn't. Everyone began bringing mattress tops and board games along with frozen food that my Husband and Brother cooked as needed. Heck most of it stayed frozen in the cooler outside. 18 people (4 mth - 74 yrs) sometimes more inside our tiny 1000 sq ft double wide lol.

@FiveElements00

3 жыл бұрын

Same here in Illinois. For years we had power outages and it was always either in the bitter cold or burning hot weather. Never when you could get by just fine with no power. One extreme or the other.

@factsoverfiction7826

3 жыл бұрын

@@mississippiwoman5363 Love gas when the electricity goes. So good you could provide warmth & cooked food for so many.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your families glad to see everyone is safe sorry to see so much damage.😕 So amazing to see that you're raised bed in your garden did not get destroyed. So glad to see your new video today I have missed seeing all the projects you do around beautiful home... Your KZread channel is one of my favorites look forward to seeing more when you're all up and running 😊. Hang in there 🤗🌻 (You're kitty was so cute in the video helping you chasing the branches you were pulling across the yard LOL)😻😹

Thanks for update! Soooo glad you and families are OK!👍🏾

Great video Summer! I hope you recover fast from the storm and keep up the great work!

Aileen and I are so glad that all your families did not get hurt and everyone is safe with an unharmed house. Your dad is a genius when it comes to emergencies

I’m glad you and your family are all well, you all are in my prayers 🙏 ! It’s nice to see you and Jay together in the beginning.

Jays folks place, cold showers, your stick piles. My jaw dropped. Dear Lord continue to strengthen these good people.

Very glad you and your extended families are safe. Heard about the storms coming through your area here in GA and instantly thought and prayed for all of you. Crazy how you care for people you've never met except online. May your power come back on soon. Sending blessings to all I know how devastating it can be. Years ago we had server storms here and a 5ft around oak tree went through our home at 3am. God is good and my family was not hurt but the loss of power and displaced family and things can be hard to bear.

So glad you and all your families are safe. So sad to see the damage. Will say a prayer for y'all!!

I have never heard of a wind hurricane. I’m so glad that you and your family are okay. Prayers for a quick return to normal.

God Bless you guys and your families! I am so happy to hear everyone is OK. It is wonderful that you are able to depend on each other and family during a time like this. Sending prayers to you and families that got hit by this terrible natural disaster.

So glad you posted and glad you are ok. It sure did leave a mess a lot like a tornado. Growing up in So Dak so I know what you mean about that weather. Glad the family could assist and so glad you could help them as well. Boy what a shame and I feel so badly for all the farms that lost their buildings and crops and the big silo's mercy...........pretty frightening. Thank God no lives were lost. Blessings.........hope your power is on soon!

I have been watching the updates on Cole's channel but it is good to see you be able to put out a video. Glad to hear that your in-laws are ok as well as your family. Continued prayers for all of you that were in in the path of that storm. It was terrible and I am glad you were in a safe place. As I have said to Cole and Nava, you guys take care of yourselves. As much as we enjoy all of your videos you all need time to process this and do what needs to be done for you, your families, your homes and farms so if it take a while to get a video out we understand. The main thing is take care of what needs done first. We love all of you, stay safe

Glad to hear no one was hurt. As your dad has said so many times, things can be replaced. You guys are in our prayers.

Prayers for sure and keeping it positive is really going a long way to cleanup!

Wow! I’m so sorry this happened to Iowa residents. I’m so glad your family is ok.

@aspen1192

3 жыл бұрын

I was in it

@jdtractorboy1258

3 жыл бұрын

I was in it, and I live in Illinois

So sorry this happened to you. I thought of you and the rest of the cornstar family when I first heard of the storm in your state. I'm happy no one was hurt. Hopefully all your clean up will soon be done and Life can get back to normal. Prayers for you all !

I am thankful that you are both safe. I'm praying for you all. One good thing from all of this is to see how you all come together during trying times.

I understand and feel your pain from that strange storm, I live in Florida. (A few years ago one of those Derechos hit in Ohio) I went through Hurricane Charlie in my walk in closet of over 100 mph winds. It was devastation in the morning ,no power for a week. Cold showers and no air not fun. It makes you appreciate it even more. Humidity was through the roof, sleeping was near impossible. I should have slept in the shower lol. All that wood would have made great firewood for the winter time. Glad you and your home wasn't damaged, neither was mine then.

So sorry your families have been hit bad. Glad you all are safe! God bless you all!🙏

That storm was so crazy! Glad you are all okay, I was so glad to see your kitty was alright too😊

I'm sorry that it happened to you all. I hope you get your power back on soon and I'm glad no one was hurt. It reminds me of Harvey around here.

I'm so sorry y'all are having to go through this. As a Floridian who survived hurricane Andrew and countless others I understand your pain and frustration. Praying for all those impacted and for those assisting with the recovery.

Glad Jay and you are ok! Your yard was a mess. Hopefully your power came back on and you can get back to normal! Summer your hair looks good! God Bless the both of you 🙏🙏

I lived though this in Florida, had no idea Iowa could have this. Glad all got through ok. Bless you and your families.

Thank you for sharing your story. It give me a better ideal of how bad the storm damage is. I now know how and what to pray for. GOD bless you and Iowa.

So glad that you are all safe! When I heard the storm was happening, I was immediately worried about the "Cornstars"! I admire the way you and your family just jump in and start working to overcome your challenges. Sometimes the only way to go is forward.

So glad you guys and all your family are safe everything else can be replaced not lives thou ❤️ God bless you and your family you will get through this

I've been praying for ya'll. I knew you were okay from Cole and DC, but it's great to see ya'll in person. I had prayed for rain for your area but not a storm. I promise!! 😊 The power being out so long and no air, yikes. I love how your family helps each other and the neighbors. Your folks and in-laws, neighbors, town were hit really hard and sustained heavy loss, but no loss of life or anyone hurt was a blessing. Hope your power is on! Shows how much we need and love our internet and phone for sure!! Praise the Lord you were able to get a generator. Hope you have a blessed week.

Hey Summer, so glad you, Jay and both of your families made it through the storm safe. After seeing all those trees down you're so lucky you didn't have any damage your home. Hope you get your electric back soon!

Such a beautiful couple. Sad that you are going through this but so thankful no one was harmed. Keeping you close in thought and lifting you in prayer. Hugs from Indiana 💛

So very sorry that you have to go through this. Keep your positive attitude and Thank God everyone is safe.

That storm sure wreaked havoc to Iowa! I'm so happy that you and your family are all okay. I live in Northern California and we deal are dealing with lightening caused fires so I know how severe weather can wreak havoc. It is so unsettling! I hope you get your power back soon! Prayers to you, Jay and the rest of your family and friends as they rebuild.

Wow! Thank goodness nobody has been injured.Thinking and praying for you and your families. Best wishes from England xx

All the best hose the power goes on tomorrow love watching the videos on you tube just glad to see that you and your families are alright and thinking off all in Iowa

Glad you and your families are ok and safe. Our prayers are with you.

So glad you are safe. Thanks for sharing and still praying for all of you.

Hang in there Glad you both sound upbeat. You and your family will be in my prayers

*Thank you for the update! I had been wondering how you and your husband were getting along with the cleanup and such. I'm glad to hear that your house was ok!*

Thank God that you and your families are safe. Praying for the clean up process to go well

My heart goes out to you, your family and the rest of Iowa and other states, I did have to giggle when you mentioned trying to turn on lights forgetting the power is off , living in Kansas, I did that more times than I could count 🤗

Glad you guys are ok! Many prayers for you and your family.

Thank you for the update. I've wondered about you. Prayers ongoing. That the Lord for your safety. (Love the kitty cat helping with the debris pick up!)

Wow! It's been so disheartening to see all the damage you and other Iowans have had to deal with. I'm so glad you have a strong family and community and are helping each other, no one was hurt and your kitty and garden are ok. Love you guys! Glad to see you both in the video and that you have power (to stock up the fridge with ice cream for the hot days! :o)

So glad no one was hurt, what a Blessing. Sorry about the damage, what a bummer to have to be without electricity, especially that long. Makes me ever so grateful to be in an area of N.W. Iowa that was mostly unaffected.

I am very sorry for what you are going through. We experienced your tragedy in Puerto Rico 3 years ago when Hurricane Maria struck. We were without electricity for 4 months... others have to wait 1 year to received the service again. In the Caribbean it is common for these storms to pass annually. Thoughts and prayers for you and your families, and I hope you can recover soon...

Hey guys I hope you are doing okay and the electricity is back🤗 Im from slovenia and im also used to strong winds, we do get 90mph and more, but the houses are made from stone, so it feels safer. It must be so scary to just hide in the basement and hope the house stays.

Missed you. So glad you are safe. 🙏🏻❤️

WoW well one thing to be thankful for it didn't happen in the winter that would have been the worst. I'm thankful to God everyone is safe. We completely understand that you are in this situation. We love your video's and we're happy to wait.

Glad yall are safe. Great job on the cleanup.

I'm very sorry about the storm. Glad you and your family are all ok. Hope they have your electric fixed by now. It is aweful without it. Take care.

Wow I had no idea you had your own channel, didn't recognise you without your corn costume. So sorry you all got hit so hard but glad no one was hurt. It's great that you have such great families that support one another. Praying you all make it through this stronger than before.

Thank goodness your home was spared. But, the tree damage was great. I hope you didn't lose the cherry tree. I just went through the same experience of living with no power or internet down here in South Texas. Isaac was more of a hurricane than expected for us. We too got a generator but could not find a whole house adaptor for it. But we were able to use the power for the refrigerator and fan and lights for a few days. Those generators are so loud. Made it hard to sleep. Many days of no sleep made this girl very grumpy. Hope you replant some grand oak trees that will shade the house in years to come. You all were so lucky no one was hurt. Continue on.

@sumgoodstuff9995

3 жыл бұрын

I lost most of my cherry tree and all of my apple :(

@pattiwhite9575

3 жыл бұрын

@@sumgoodstuff9995 Oh man that is so sad

Praying for you and your family. Glad nobody was hurt. Hopefully power will come on quickly.

We had one of these type of storms roll through Virginia about 5 years ago. ripped barns and silos down power out for about a week. I was out on the road when it happened and came home just a day or so after and this area was a mess. Glad you and your family are ok and doing well.

You are quite fortunate with the damage you sustained - and your cleanup strategy is smart - good luck with your recovery

So sorry for everyone in Iowa. Happy that no one was physically hurt. Although it hurts in many other ways.

So sorry for your loss and all the inconvenience. Hang in there.

That no electricity thing is a real bear. Had a similar experience a number of years ago during the winter. We too were fortunate enough to be able to pick up a generator to run the furnace and out refrigerator. It certainly changes the way you live. Super glad you and Jay are alright and able to mostly go about your lives.

Sorry for your hardships due to the storm, hang in there! Our community was hit by a derecho in 2008 so I can totally relate. We had no electricity for 5 days, for some it was nearly two weeks. We drove a few hours to my parents house and borrowed their generator. The loss of trees was unreal, probably lost 25/30% of the trees in our town. Piles of limbs and branches lined the sides of the roads up to five feet high afterwards waiting for city crews to collect. Roof damage also widespread, it took a year or so for all the damage to be repaired.

Your safe and your families are safe . Happy to see your new video.

I've been praying for your whole family since I heard about the storm. I am so glad everyone is safe.

When we had a bad tornado in xenia, ohio, where we live, several years ago, we were without power for 8-10 days. Thankfully, my husband had prepared for outages and had a generator tied into our home electrical panel. We couldn't run everything, but we could take hot showers and have a few lights in the evening. We had a continuous fire going outside to burn debris, so we made it fun by roasting hot dogs and having Smores! A gas grill helps a lot in those times as well! Praying you get electric soon and your family is able to repair/rebuild quickly. Thanks to God for watching over you all.

So glad you’re all ok! 💛

Been through a derecho. No power for two weeks. That same winter lost power for a week due to snow storm. Finally bought a whole house generator that auto starts when we lose power. Runs on natural gas. Highly recommend if you have gas to your property!!!!!

I am glad that you two and your families survived such an unexpected weather phenomenon. Stay safe.

Thank God you all are safe. Wish you quick recovery.

I live in Cedar Rapids and some people still don’t have power!!!! It was really bad here

Iowa strong! 🌽💛🖤💛🖤 I’m from the Quad Cities area in Eastern Iowa and its been crazy without power but I am so thankful that my family is ok. Prayers to the Cedar Rapids area! So glad that your families are safe.

Our farm in northern Iowa just missed it! Hope everything gets better for you guys!

We have high winds predicted for my part of the UK over night ...but nothing like you all had ..glad the house and family are OK

Glad kitty was ok. & the garden👍❤

Prayers to you and your family Summer!!!

Glad everyone is okay Prayers headed your way. Also to all of Iowa

This thing was craaaaazy. I'm from CR, glad you're both safe.

I'm from south we have our share of storms, I know how difficult it is being w/o power. Hang in there, its great to have family n friends in times like these. I hope you all have power by now.

I live in SE Iowa where I got some wind, but nothing like what you, your families and the rest of central Iowa got - so very sad!!! But, there’s always something positive out of a negative - it looks like there is the reason for a ginormous wiener and s’mores roast! Prayers to all the farmers involved - this is so devastating to them!

I'm just happy you're you all alive and well!

Used to live and Cedar Rapids. I was sad to see all the damage. In Waco, there's no such thing as a cold shower in the summer time. It was 102° today. Hopefully y'all will get your electricity up and running soon.

Your husband's (Jay?) explanation of the storm itself at the beginning of the video was really good and unlike the major news networks, his explanation was easy to understand. Thank You.

Wow. Thank god everyones ok. Can't believe all the damage. That is just horrible. Glad you'all are ok.

Relieved that you are safe. Thank you for the video. BIG HUGS XO from Vancouver, Canada

@sharong8511

3 жыл бұрын

And from Vancouver Island, Canada 🇨🇦

Glad yall survived prayers for all have a day love from TEXAS

Wow what a mess. That happened to us in 2000. Macro burst winds over 100 mph. Took every tree down in yard. Just started over and now they are big. Great video 👍👍

🙏🙏🙏 prayers to you and your family as well as other Iowans affect by the storm.

Thankfully god protected you and your families. Praying for you all, your neighbors and for the harvest.

Bless yall! Glad everyone is safe!

I live in Northern Illinois, and that same storm came through here. We did not get the destruction that you did, because the winds were not quite as strong as they were in Iowa. I was driving home from a doctor's appointment with my son, and it was REALLY scary! Tree limbs were flying into the road in front of me. Mother Nature can be really terrifying, sometimes. I'm so sorry you're still without power. I cannot even IMAGINE how hard that must be. I hope it's restored really soon. Sending prayers to all of you in Iowa!

@factsoverfiction7826

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Florida and thought that day of people caught driving. We do not drive in weather like that! You are da#n good drivers in the Midwest. Glad you & your son came through safe.

@CindyJoAnn

3 жыл бұрын

@@factsoverfiction7826 Thank you.

You did a good job of showing us what happened to your location. Thank God no one was injured!

Thanks for sharing!!! Glad you guys are all 👌

Wow you guys clearly had much more to say. Guessing making this video was difficult. Glad no one got hurt

I am glad all of you all are ok and nobody got hurt

Thank goodness you are all Ok. That is really what matters the most. 💙

Glad you are safe. Be good to each other. Hold tight!