AMERICAN MADE
Bella Woods is an upcoming business created and owned by David Gentry of White House, Tn. David was in the marine infantry from 1997 – 2001 and then joined the army after the September 11, 2001 attacks until 2003.
After leaving the military, David tried to form back into reality by getting a job and starting his life again. With frustrations and unable to fight through his mental battles, David jumped from job to job, eventually landing him in Tennessee.
One of his biggest struggles was showing compassion to anyone and everyone. David describes his past self as an angry, rude and hateful person, that is, until he found Bella in 2019. Bella is not a human, but a Jack Russell, with white fur and pops of brown coming through. Bella and David soon became inseparable and spent all of their time together.
Once David began to show compassion and love he downloaded a dating site and created a profile. Not so long after this, Sara his now wife, was hooked after seeing his profile picture of him and Bella.
“If it weren’t for her (Bella) I wouldn’t have found my current wife (Sara). She gave me purpose and showed me that I could love.”
- David Gentry
HELPING HAND
The Hilltoppers For Christ based out of Bowling Green, Ky. spend their spring break in Fort Worth, Tx. at Siempre Familia Iglesio de Cristo. While the Hilltoppers were busy tearing down some land to build a playground, COVID-19 was shutting down the rest of the country.
BETTER LIFE
Potter Children's Home in Bowling Green, Ky. helps many single parents get back on their feet like Hannah. Hannah has been a part of Potter Children's Home for nearly two years. She is a full-time student at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College and has a part-time job. Her busy life, however, does not get in the way of time with her two children.
"I'm here because I want to get on my feet again. My kids need me and I need to do this on my own" Hannah said.
STARTING OVER
Bremen, Ky. was one of the many rural communities affected by the December 10/11, 2021 tornadoes. Beth Ellis lost all of her personal items that were swept away along with her home. Ellis' father lost several of his barns and livestock that surrounded her land. Ellis' aunt and uncle were two of the thirteen casualties in Bremen.
"That hole is where my basement was. We were all down there during the storm, there were ten of us. I didn't even know it was coming so when we ran, I was in volleyball shorts and a t-shirt, no shoes" Ellis said.