This is a miracle.
A young mother from Tennessee, Sydney Moore, faced the harrowing wrath of a massive tornado that swept her family from their home. The heart-wrenching ordeal nearly separated her from her two children, but amidst the chaos, a miraculous intervention saved her 4-month-old son, Lord.
Recalling the terrifying events to WZTV, Sydney shared the surreal moment when her partner, Aramis Youngblood, discovered their son nestled in a tree after the tornado violently separated them. “He found him laying in a tree, like somebody placed him there. All he had was a gash on the side of his face,” Sydney recounted, a mix of awe and gratitude in her voice.
The unexpected tempest descended upon them without warning while they were gathered in their mobile home. Sydney vividly remembers the ominous sound, akin to an approaching airplane, just before their world turned upside down. The tornado’s force tore through their home, propelling her and her family into the tumultuous air.
Amid the chaos, Sydney grappled to protect her children. Princeton, her 1-year-old son, was closest to her, held tightly as the catastrophe unfolded. But in the frenzy, Aramis struggled to secure Lord in his bassinet, the tornado wrenching them both away.
Trapped momentarily under debris, Sydney clutched Princeton, her anguish palpable as she cried out for her missing baby. In the aftermath, amidst the wreckage of their shattered home, they found Aramis with injuries but no sign of their infant.
The family’s anguish turned to hope when, in a stroke of what they consider divine intervention, they discovered Lord nestled in a tree nearby. Despite losing their possessions and home, their relief was immeasurable upon finding their child alive.
Sydney’s sister, Caitlyn, detailed the overwhelming losses suffered by the family and the community’s outpouring of support through a GoFundMe campaign. Their home, belongings, and even their car were ravaged by the tornado. Yet, amid the devastation, they find solace in the safety of their loved ones and express gratitude for the immense support received.
The resilience and unwavering gratitude exhibited by the family serve as a testament to the human spirit, rallying together even in the face of such adversity. Their story of survival and the miraculous recovery of Lord resonates beyond their family, touching the hearts of many affected by the disaster.