09/17/2026
Waking up this morning to hear about the early morning fire in Walhalla really breaks my heart.
My heart and prayers go out to the owners, employees, families, and everyone connected to the business that was lost. I can only imagine the heartbreak of watching something you have worked so hard to build disappear in a matter of hours.
As a small business owner myself, I know that these businesses are so much more than a building with a sign out front. They are our lives. They are our time, our money, our dreams, our sacrifices, and countless hours of hard work. We pour everything we have into them because they mean so much to us.
Behind every small business are real people, real families, and real stories. When a business is lost, it is not just a building that burns. It is years of memories, hard work, and dreams that are suddenly left behind.
Please keep these owners and employees in your prayers today. Pray for them as they face the days ahead, and pray that their community surrounds them with the support they need.
From one small business owner to another, my heart is with you.
