Michael Absher

28/04/2025

Seven Months and One Day Since Hurricane Helene: A Personal Reflection

Today marks seven months and one day since Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina.

It’s hard to put into words how much has changed. Homes were destroyed. Familiar roads and places were swept away. What once felt steady and sure suddenly became fragile. And yet, through it all, something even stronger began to take root—resilience.

These past months have been some of the hardest I’ve ever experienced. There were moments of heartbreak, of frustration, of wondering how we would move forward. But there were also moments of hope—small at first, but growing every day.

Hope in the hands that reached out to help.
Hope in the neighbors who showed up when it mattered most.
Hope in the quiet courage it takes to keep going when everything feels broken.

Recovery hasn’t been easy, and it’s not over yet. Some days it feels like we take two steps forward and one step back. But we are here. We are rebuilding—not just buildings and roads, but a deeper kind of strength within ourselves and our community.

If these past 7 months and 1 day have taught me anything, it’s that true strength isn’t about standing tall without falling. It’s about getting back up—again and again—with faith that tomorrow can be better.

We are stronger than any storm.
And we’re just getting started.

28/02/2025

28/10/2024

It may have been a month since the storm, a few random thoughts to remember

Be kind; many of us are still out there serving the community as much as possible; burn out is real, and we keep going.

Remember; Please remember all the groups, churches, and organizations helping. Many have had an influx of people requesting help, and many have had to cancel significant fundraisers. Every little bit helps.

Serve; keep serving; just because many places have stopped doesn't mean we all should stop. For at least the next few months to a year, keep serving, even if it is a day at a time.

Donate; granted, the best way to help the area recover is financial support, remember the little guys. Most of the significant funding is going to large organizations, but the little ones are working just as hard with so little. Donations of items are significant, just call places beforehand, and if that group can't use, we will send you somewhere that can.

Thanks for listening

14/02/2024

Well, early voting starts tomorrow for the NC primary. This year, there will be a primary for the school board 🎓 ✏️ 🍎; if you registered as a Republican or Independent, consider voting for me.

Be a part of shaping the future by casting your vote for me in the NC primary! As a proven community advocate with over 15 years of experience, I am committed to making Henderson County thrive.

Michael Absher

13/12/2023

Today starts, final exams start for students in Henderson County. Let's pray for them to be successful and pray for the staff during this time as well.

08/12/2023

So, I did a thing this week.

I am running for a seat on the Henderson County Board of Education 2024. This year is partisan and could have a primary.

It's time to bring a proven community advocate back. Since I left after not winning the election in 2020, I have been able to further my education and have succeeded with a Degree in Public Admin/Leadership and, after next week, a Bachelor of Business Admin and Law.

Please consider supporting me in this adventure again, and please pray for guidance and wisdom during this process.

14/06/2022

Watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke! 💧

16/03/2022

Another encouraging word for this rainy and spring break day.

Remember, no one is perfect, but first, realize yourself is not perfect. Do we strive to be perfect? Yes, but some steps may be harmful to yourself or others around you.

Work to help others when you can, take time for yourself, and forgive even when you don't want to.

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas 🎄