Deadly tornadoes swept through parts of Tennessee over a week ago, causing massive amounts of destruction across the state. One family is sharing the story of their infant son being picked up by the storm and still managing to survive the horrific ordeal.
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The family went through a traumatic experience
Moore's boyfriend was also taken up in the tornado
"He was just holding on to the bassinet the whole time, and they went into circles, he said, and then they got thrown," Moore said of her boyfriend. The force of being picked up and thrown by the tornado dislocated his shoulder, but that didn't stop them from searching for their son, Lord.
Moore explained, "I was pretty sure he was dead and we weren’t going to find him. But he’s here, and that’s by the grace of God."
"It was like a scene in a movie," Moore told CNN. "I remember seeing Aramis walking up in the pouring-down rain, clothes ripped, with Lord in his arms."
The family lost everything and now has to rebuild
Thankfully, the family suffered only some cuts and bruises but no permanent or dangerous injuries. Their home was completely destroyed in the tornado, so now they are looking for a new one.
"I will die for my kids. That’s not even a question. And my boyfriend would do the same thing," Moore said.
Moore's sister set up a GoFundMe to help the family get back on their feet. It has now exceeded its $100,000 goal.
